simpsod2010

  • Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans

    2012-02-23

  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2011-07-30

  • Mary worships, Martha served

    Interesting to compare this passage with Luke 10. Martha is diligent -- a great hostess. She preforms her duties with excellence & strives to honor Jesus by what she does. Mary, on the other hand, simply…

    Created 10 months ago

    John 12:2 (NIV)

  • Being Rather than Doing

    Jesus praised Mary for making the most of being with Him & being His disciple. Hospitality (Mary) & giving to the poor (?Judas) are important things to do, but they should not take priority over being…

    Created 11 months ago

    John 12:8 (NIV84)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-04-16

  • Seeking advice

    Esther sought out advice from those around her. More impressively, she followed the advice & God blessed her for it. Who's wisdom & experience can I rely on? What situations do I need help with? Am I…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Esther 2:15 (NIV84)

  • Abigail the Diplomate

    Abigail was a peacemaker. She was willing to humble herself, to take responsibility for her household & make amends for the arrogance & folly of her husband. She was decisive & extremely tactful. She…

    Created about 1 year ago

    1 Samuel 25:33 (NIV84)

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2011-04-03

  • Blessed to Believe

    Mary's response to the angel's news was humble, but faithful. She didn't agonize over the "what if's". She didn't question God for choosing her. She simply accepted the assignment God gave her. Do I trust…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Luke 1:45 (NIV84)

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-04-02

  • Complete Joy

    Joy is made complete in the safety of unconditional love. Nothing steals joy like feeling unloved & unlovable.

    Created over 1 year ago

    John 15:9 (NIV), John 15:10 (NIV), John 15:11 (NIV), John 15:12 (NIV), John 15:13 (NIV)

  • Unconditional Faith

    Their faith was in God, not in what He could/ would do for them. They trusted Him to know & do what was best - no matter what effect it had on them. What incredible faith!

    Created over 1 year ago

    Daniel 3:18 (NIV)

  • Charleston Church Solemn Assembly

    What an amazing time of faith & fellowship. Satan controls with fear & hides in secrets. What great joy to come clean & let His light shine in the dark corners of my heart. What an incredible gift to…

    Created over 1 year ago

    1 John 1:5 (NIV), 1 John 1:6 (NIV), 1 John 1:7 (NIV), 1 John 1:8 (NIV), 1 John 1:9 (NIV), 1 John 1:10 (NIV)

  • Untitled Note

    NIV 2010 made politically correct. Blech!

    Created over 1 year ago

    Isaiah 2:9 (NIV)

  • Judging in Silence

    Interesting that those who were watching Jesus so intently & critically were unwilling to subject themselves to scrutiny by answering His question. They weren't willing to allow their ignorance to be…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Luke 14:4 (NIV)

  • Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

    When deciding what is forgivable, I must remember what I have been forgiven. When tempted to judge or criticize, I must remember that I will be judged by the One who knows not only my actions, but the…

    Created over 1 year ago

    James 2:12 (NIV84), James 2:13 (NIV84)

  • All are Equally in Need of God

    Those with a high opinion of themselves need to realize they can't make it w/o God. Those who feel like walking disasters need to realize that God is enough to make it anywhere.

    Created over 1 year ago

    James 1:9 (NIV84), James 1:10 (NIV84)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-01-09

  • Burdens

    Bear one another's burdens & carry your own load. Setting boundaries is Biblical. So is being outward focused on the true needs of others.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Galatians 6:2 (NIV84), Galatians 6:5 (NIV84)