Bob Ellis

  • Counting Sheep

    Though you don't see God at work it doesn't mean that he is sleeping and I guess neither was the king in this story. If he can take advantage of one man's insomnia to bring about victory, is there any…

    Created 24 days ago

    Esther 6:1 (NLT)

  • What Can I Add

    I don't think that there is any comment to add to this portion of Scripture. It is pretty self explanatory, other than to inquire of God "in such a time as this" what should I be doing?

    Created 25 days ago

    Esther 4:14 (NLT)

  • A little too far

    Unresolved and unfounded anger toward one person can get out of hand. In this case it wasn't enough for Haman to be mad at Mordecai, he got mad at a whole race of people. Sometimes we can go a little…

    Created 25 days ago

    Esther 3:6 (NLT)

  • Upkeep

    Back in January, three generations were tossing baseballs in the back yard. It was a moment that I'll treasure forever. The day wasn't however without incident. While showing grandpa how fast he could…

    Created 25 days ago

    2 Chronicles 34:11 (NLT)

  • Right Under Our Noses

    Have you ever been at the dinner table, belly full and then your mom or aunt brings out a freshly baked apple pie. The smell just about drives you crazy and you can't wait to tear into it. That's what…

    Created 26 days ago

    Nehemiah 9:36 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2012-05-09

  • More to Come: Breaking Through

    Nehemiah says the first chapter, when I heard the news, "for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. Mourning means breaking our heart Fasting means breaking our routine Praying has got to mean breaking through…

    Created about 1 month ago

  • More to Come: Breaking Through

    Nehemiah says the first chapter, when I heard the news, "for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. Mourning means breaking our heart Fasting means breaking our routine Praying has got to mean breaking through…

    Created about 1 month ago

  • More to Come: Breaking Through

    Nehemiah says the first chapter, when I heard the news, "for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. Mourning means breaking our heart Fasting means breaking our routine Praying has got to mean breaking through…

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Submit to his voice

    1 Samuel 15:22-23 (NLT)
    But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Cling

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    Created 3 months ago

  • shut up

    The people walked behind the the armed warriors in armed silence.

    Created 3 months ago

    Joshua 6:10 (NLT)

  • Let Down

    Ok, I know my title is a little tricky, but so many people have written and preached on the significance and symmetry of the scarlet thread and the blood of Christ. Salvation for them was that they were…

    Created 3 months ago

    Joshua 2:18 (KJV)

  • Face to Face

    That's what I want. But my actions call me a liar.

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 34:10 (NASB)

  • A Glimpse

    At times God seems so harsh. I think we've heard the grace card played so much in the last 35 years that we've forgotten just what God expects. Moses forgot and lost out. God didn't owe Him anything…

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 32:48 (KJV), Deuteronomy 32:49 (KJV), Deuteronomy 32:50 (KJV), Deuteronomy 32:51 (KJV), Deuteronomy 32:52 (KJV)

  • The Rock

    Jesus later would say the same about Peter when referring to his faith. I can think of no greater bond than to be linked by faith to God.

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 32:4 (KJV)

  • Distinctly Near

    Many times people get sucked into a way of thinking that says the dream or promise is out of reach. God says I'm near you. My words are within your grasp. You could taste them if you so choose. So, choose!

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 30:11 (KJV), Deuteronomy 30:12 (KJV), Deuteronomy 30:13 (KJV), Deuteronomy 30:14 (KJV)

  • I don't know

    This idea is repeated in various places in Scripture. Jesus refers to it as well. If there was a greater need than that reflected in this verse I don't know. Lord, Give me a heart to know you and eyes…

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 29:4 (KJV)

  • Tail Gate

    I've lived in San Antonio for almost 11 years pastoring a small congregation. But over the years I've bumped into several parishioners of Pastor Haggee who have quoted him quoting this verse. How cool…

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 28:13 (KJV)

  • 7 Ways

    Sorry I couldn't get more creative with the title. But I love the concept of what God will do with our enemies. Remember you battle not against flesh and blood. Their just the pawns in this whole thing.…

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 28:7 (KJV)

  • How Simple Is That!

    Simple never sounded so easy but man oh man is it hard. We trade away these blessings much like a school boy trades away pencil grips. God said that He would lift us up if we would just be diligent…

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 28:1 (NASB), Deuteronomy 28:2 (NASB)

  • Success

    He gives it. He can take it away.

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 8:18 (NLT)

  • Mas Manna

    I married into a Hispanic family. I lived as a missionary in Latin America. Consequently, my children will combine their languages from time to time. Last night my son said, "Mas Chips". My favorite…

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 8:3 (KJV)

  • Teacher's Work Day

    Teacher's work day was always a mixed bag for me. I loved the fact that I was out of school but part of me was a little nervous about my grades that the teacher was sure to be calculating. Don't misunderstand…

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 8:2 (KJV)

  • I Never Get Tired

    I get sick and tired of a lot of things and people. But I never get tired of hearing that I'm God's special treasure. How about you?

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 7:6 (NLT)

  • 3 Musts

    Jesus repeats these later and so this passage has a direct tie in to the N.T. Three Musts (love God with all) Heart-the emotional and passionate part of you Soul -the eternal part of you; this where…

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 6:5 (KJV), Deuteronomy 6:6 (KJV), Deuteronomy 6:7 (KJV), Deuteronomy 6:8 (KJV), Deuteronomy 6:9 (KJV), Deuteronomy 6:10 (KJV), Deuteronomy 6:11 (KJV), Deuteronomy 6:12 (KJV), Deuteronomy 6:16 (KJV), Deuteronomy 6:18 (KJV)

  • Sabbath

    I am not a scholar not and expert on Old Testament Law nor do I know how to resolve all that present day life does to distract from this verse. But something inside of me says we've got to recover this…

    Created 3 months ago

    Deuteronomy 5:14 (NLT)

  • Numbers 13:30, Numbers 13:32-33

    Numbers 13:30 (NLT)
    But Caleb tried to quiet the people as they stood before Moses. “Let’s go at once to take the land,” he said. “We can certainly conquer it!”

    Numbers 13:32-33 (NLT)
    So they spread this bad report about the land among the Israelites: “The land we traveled through and explored will devour anyone who goes to live there. All the people we saw were huge.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Numbers 13:30, Numbers 13:32

    Numbers 13:30 (NLT)
    But Caleb tried to quiet the people as they stood before Moses. “Let’s go at once to take the land,” he said. “We can certainly conquer it!”

    Numbers 13:32 (NLT)
    So they spread this bad report about the land among the Israelites: “The land we traveled through and explored will devour anyone who goes to live there. All the people we saw were huge.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Numbers 13:30

    Numbers 13:30 (NLT)
    But Caleb tried to quiet the people as they stood before Moses. “Let’s go at once to take the land,” he said. “We can certainly conquer it!”

    Created 4 months ago

  • Exodus 7:11-12

    Exodus 7:11-12 (NLT)
    Then Pharaoh called in his own wise men and sorcerers, and these Egyptian magicians did the same thing with their magic.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Exodus 6:2-3

    Exodus 6:2-3 (NLT)
    And God said to Moses, “I am Yahweh—‘the LORD.’

    Created 4 months ago

  • Exodus 1:17

    Exodus 1:17 (NLT)
    But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king’s orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Exodus 1:17

    Exodus 1:17 (NLT)
    But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king’s orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Exodus 1:17

    Exodus 1:17 (NLT)
    But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king’s orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Exodus 1:17

    Exodus 1:17 (NLT)
    But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king’s orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Exodus 1:17

    Exodus 1:17 (NLT)
    But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king’s orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Exodus 1:17

    Exodus 1:17 (NLT)
    But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king’s orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.

    Created 4 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2012-02-02

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2012-01-26

  • Genesis 27:38

    Genesis 27:38 (NLT)
    Esau pleaded, “But do you have only one blessing? Ohmy father, bless me, too!” Then Esau broke down and wept.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Genesis 24:45

    Genesis 24:45 (NLT)
    “Before I had finished praying in my heart, I saw Rebekah coming out with her water jug on her shoulder. She went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’

    Created 5 months ago

  • Genesis 18:19

    Genesis 18:19 (NLT)
    I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just. Then I will do for Abraham all that I have promised.”

    Created 5 months ago

  • Genesis 15:1-2

    Genesis 15:1-2 (NLT)
    Some time later, the LORD spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, “Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great.”

    Created 5 months ago

  • Genesis 12:4

    Genesis 12:4 (NLT)
    So Abram departed as the LORD had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Genesis 12:4

    Genesis 12:4 (NLT)
    So Abram departed as the LORD had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Genesis 6:8

    Genesis 6:8 (NLT)
    But Noah found favor with the LORD.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-12-30

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-12-30

  • Revelation 21:14

    Revelation 21:14 (NLT)
    The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-11-08

  • 2 Samuel 11:14

    2 Samuel 11:14 (NLT)
    So the next morning David wrote a letter to Joab and gave it to Uriah to deliver.

    Created 7 months ago