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You Thought You Had A Hard Day
Holy Smokes! In one day Jesus learned his cousin, John the Baptist, was beheaded, he taught and fed 5,000+ people with 5 loaves & 2 fish, then He miraculously walked on water, and performed multiple miracles.…
Created 17 days ago
Matthew 14:1 (NIV84), Matthew 14:2 (NIV84), Matthew 14:3 (NIV84), Matthew 14:4 (NIV84), Matthew 14:5 (NIV84), Matthew 14:6 (NIV84), Matthew 14:7 (NIV84), Matthew 14:8 (NIV84), Matthew 14:9 (NIV84), Matthew 14:10 (NIV84), Matthew 14:11 (NIV84), Matthew 14:12 (NIV84), Matthew 14:13 (NIV84), Matthew 14:14 (NIV84), Matthew 14:15 (NIV84), Matthew 14:16 (NIV84), Matthew 14:17 (NIV84), Matthew 14:18 (NIV84), Matthew 14:19 (NIV84), Matthew 14:20 (NIV84), Matthew 14:21 (NIV84), Matthew 14:22 (NIV84), Matthew 14:23 (NIV84), Matthew 14:24 (NIV84), Matthew 14:25 (NIV84), Matthew 14:26 (NIV84), Matthew 14:27 (NIV84), Matthew 14:28 (NIV84), Matthew 14:29 (NIV84), Matthew 14:30 (NIV84), Matthew 14:31 (NIV84), Matthew 14:32 (NIV84), Matthew 14:33 (NIV84), Matthew 14:34 (NIV84), Matthew 14:35 (NIV84), Matthew 14:36 (NIV84)
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Be more generous
Yet another example of God's passion for us to be generous. We don't need excess we need to help others. No matter how you slice it this verse makes it obvious. Don't hoard! And one more than I need is…
Created about 1 month ago
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God intervenes...when we pray
Daniel and his boys were in the pressure cooker. The king had just killed his not so wise wise guys and now was looking to Daniel to interpret his dream. His life was on the line. Interesting to see Daniel…
Created about 1 month ago
Daniel 2:17 (NIV84), Daniel 2:18 (NIV84), Daniel 2:19 (NIV84)
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Hollywood has nothing on Ezekiel
Holy smokes! Wouldn't want to be a prophet of Israel--let alone Ezekiel. Talk about a crazy display of God's power--skeletons coming to life in front of you. What a reminder of God's gracious promise…
Created about 1 month ago
Ezekiel 37:1 (NIV84), Ezekiel 37:2 (NIV84), Ezekiel 37:3 (NIV84), Ezekiel 37:4 (NIV84), Ezekiel 37:5 (NIV84), Ezekiel 37:6 (NIV84), Ezekiel 37:7 (NIV84), Ezekiel 37:8 (NIV84)
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God's In Charge! I am not
Powerful reminder from the Psalmist. God is control of everything and He does what He pleases. I like this if it's to my benefit but what about when it's not? Ouch. I don't like that so much. I find it…
Created 3 months ago
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Poverty: A Leaders Responsibility
Solomon, the wisest leader to ever live, speaks to the responsibility leaders have to address and care for those who are afflicted, orphaned, and those who can't speak for themselves. It's amazing how…
Created 5 months ago
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A Show of Surrender
David vividly communicates his desire to be led by God. He asks God to show him His ways & to teach him. This is a a resolute acknowledgement that God is large and in charge! I hope my life can demonstrate…
Created 6 months ago
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Do the Right Thing
This simple truth from this verse sounds so simple, but is easier said than done. God honors us when we do the right thing. We must embrace justice, treat people as more important than ourselves, and…
Created 6 months ago
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Unity Requires Community
The richness of unity can never be experienced if there is no community. This Psalm of ascent beautiful describes the magnificence of people having a shared single purpose. As Christ followers God calls…
Created 6 months ago
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All In
This is the cry of our hearts--a desire to be all in for God. The principle of an undivided heart is pivotal to a life of faithfulness and effectiveness for God! A focused heart requires a listening ear…
Created 7 months ago
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Our Success Is From God!
The victories and successes in life our only from God. I'm not as Great as I think I am!!! Never forget this.
Created 7 months ago
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Our Success Is From God!
The victories and successes in life our only from God. I'm not as Great as I think I am!!! Never forget this.
Created 7 months ago
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Parched Without God?
After listening to the Psalmist I find myself asking if my body, soul and Spirit feel thirsty and parched when I don't spend time with God? I sure notice the difference when I'm absent from Him. I hope…
Created 7 months ago
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God's heart transformation
From the beginning God has supernaturally changed the hearts of men. When Saul was made King by God there was an obvious difference in countenance, wisdom and spiritual understanding. So marked was the…
Created 7 months ago
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Live Generously Towards the Poor
It is powerful that God told his people to be generous towards the poor. Do I live through this lens or do I hold back by rationalizing how the poor should take more responsibility for their situation?
Created 8 months ago
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God is Patient
The story of Balaam and his talking donkey communicates the long reach of God's patience. God gave Balaam all kinds of warnings and cautions, yet Balaam continued to walk to close to the line. Don't test…
Created 8 months ago
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Do What You Say
Keeping my word seems so simple but seemingly difficult to carry out in both the small & big things. In a world where we desire to tell friends, family and co-workers what they want to hear we many times…
Created 8 months ago
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Faith & Vision Collide with Naysayers
Whew, waded thru Leviticus & Numbers. Now God's promised people are on the move. Amazing how Caleb saw the impossible being possible with God, yet so many others saw obstacles & problems. Give me faith…
Created 8 months ago
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The Egotistical Leader
Pharaoh was so proud, head strong and full of himself that he didn't surrender to the fact that God was bigger than him. Even his own people were favoring Moses and the Israelites. Pharaoh's extreme arrogance…
Created 9 months ago
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Super Powers Prevail
God can, does and will intervene and accomplish the impossible from a human perspective. God then works through people of faith to make it happen. So herein is the question, Is our individual faith strong…
Created 9 months ago
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Moses: The Enforcer
Moses was obviously physically strong and an intimidator. Many times Moses is presented as a meek person because of he was not a man of eloquent words. He obviously had a big presence about himself and…
Created 9 months ago
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Pure Integrity
Joseph not only had principle before God, he also demonstrated great honor and respect towards his employer. This is integrity at it's best!
Created 9 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-08-27
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Honoring those who serve
In the story of Jacob and Rebekah it strikes me that when Deborah, the one who raised Rebekah dies, there is a poignant pause by the family. Deborah's death was a huge loss. Her service and love were…
Created 9 months ago
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Underdog...or NOT
There are many cases in Genesis (Abimelech v Abraham, Abimelech v Isaac, Laban v Jacob) were God's people were out gunned, out numbered and very vulnerable, yet for some reason God protected His promised…
Created 10 months ago
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Abraham's test of faith
I can only imagine the anguish, perceived betrayal and the extreme emotional scene between Abraham & Isaac as Isaac is bound and placed on the altar. As a father I can't imagine drama and conundrum of…
Created 10 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan
2011-08-04
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-08-02
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-08-01