Steve Patton

  • stevep59
  • Vacaville
  • Why was Solomon able to take control of his kingdom?

    Solomon was able to take control of his kingdom because.... The LORD, his GOD, was with him and made him very powerful. The simpler and more concise the verse, sometimes, the better.

    Created 2 days ago

    2 Chronicles 1:1 (NLT)

  • King Solomon was a naturalist.

    Such a cool verse. I have never noticed this before. When I go hiking with someone who knows about the specific foliage in the forest, or hang out with someone who knows the names and habits of animals,…

    Created 3 days ago

    1 Kings 4:33 (NLT)

  • Injustice is NOT GOD's PLAN

    Oppression, injustice, slavery are NOT the LORD's PLAN! HE IS justice! HE LOVES justice. Can unjust leaders claim that God is on their side—leaders whose decrees permit injustice? Make sure you're on…

    Created 5 days ago

    Psalm 94:20 (NLT)

  • To the NEXT generation

    Really, all that matters is the NEXT generation! Our lives are short and we cannot live forever! Let me proclaim YOUR ROWER to this new generation, YOUR MIGHTY MIRACLES to all who come after me. There…

    Created 5 days ago

    Psalm 71:18 (NLT)

  • To the NEXT generation

    Really, all that matters is the NEXT generation! Our lives are short and we cannot live forever! Let me proclaim YOUR ROWER to this new generation, YOUR MIGHTY MIRACLES to all who come after me. There…

    Created 5 days ago

    Psalm 71:18 (NLT)

  • Make GOD's LAW your own.

    The LORD GIVES wisdom. He WILL MAKE it possible for me to apply HIS LAW in my life. And HIS LAW is not limited to the Ten Commandments: They have made God’s law their own, so they will never slip from…

    Created 5 days ago

    Psalm 37:31 (NLT)

  • Good Advice about patience

    Patience is NOT my area of strength. But I will wait patiently for the LORD to ACT: Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act.

    Created 5 days ago

    Psalm 37:7 (NLT)

  • The Authority of the LORD

    No matter how enemies attack... I destroyed them all with the authority of the LORD. We walk (We live) (We exist) (We thrive) (We rest) in the authority of the LORD.

    Created 6 days ago

    Psalm 118:10 (NLT), Psalm 118:11 (NLT), Psalm 118:12 (NLT)

  • The Authority of the LORD

    No matter how enemies attack... I destroyed them all with the authority of the LORD. We walk (We live) (We exist) (We thrive) (We rest) in the authority of the LORD.

    Created 6 days ago

    Psalm 118:10 (NLT), Psalm 118:11 (NLT), Psalm 118:12 (NLT)

  • <div>What an interesting psalm!</div><div>

    What an interesting psalm! Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob. He turned the rock into a pool of water; yes, a spring of water flowed from solid rock.…

    Created 6 days ago

    Psalm 114:7 (NLT), Psalm 114:8 (NLT)

  • The LORD DOES the Work in our Lives

    It's ALL about the LORD! Unless the LORD builds a house,the work of the builders is wasted.Unless the LORD protects a city,guarding it with sentries will do no good.

    Created 7 days ago

    Psalm 127:1 (NLT)

  • Our Ultimate Purpose on Earth...

    This is what mission trips are ultimately about: They feasted and drank in the LORD’s presence with great joy that day. LORD, MAKE me lead with this goal im mind!!!!!

    Created 7 days ago

    1 Chronicles 29:22 (NLT)

  • Personalize Biblical Prayers

    Wow, King Dave nailed this prayer.So I personalized it: MakeMEalways want to obey you. See to it thatMYlove for you never changes.

    Created 7 days ago

    1 Chronicles 29:18 (NLT)

  • King Dave's Advice for Living...

    King David gives sound advice...maybe that why he was the king:Learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately.Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind.If you seek him, you will…

    Created 7 days ago

    1 Chronicles 28:9 (NLT)

  • A Missional Psalm

    "Missional living" is a Christian term that describes a missionary lifestyle. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missional_living) When I read Psalm 145, King David was focused on Everyoneand Anyoneand All.So:…

    Created 8 days ago

    Psalm 145:21 (NLT)

  • What are the components of a joyful life?

    When you breakdown Psalm 144:14-15, you get four components of a joyful life:May our oxen be loaded down with produce. May there be no enemy breaking through our walls, No going into captivity No cries…

    Created 8 days ago

    Psalm 144:14 (NLT), Psalm 144:15 (NLT)

  • Our LORD PROVIDES Firm Footing

    For someone who has done a lot of hiking, firm footing is a MUST have! There is nothing more disconcerting than taking a step and have a rock tilt or slip under your hiking boot. May YOUR gracious SPIRIT…

    Created 8 days ago

    Psalm 143:10 (NLT)

  • Are You Weaned Yet?

    As a baby, we are never content outside of the times we are nursing. But as we learn to "quiet ourselves" (trust the LORD) when we are weaned, we can live out our destiny to worship HIM.

    Created 9 days ago

    Psalm 131:2 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes

    2012-05-23

  • YOU HAVE

    The LORD WORKS in our lives! YOU HAVE TURNEDmy mourning into joyful dancing. YOU HAVE TAKENaway my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. As HE WORKS, we can respond to HIM and HIS WORK. For example,…

    Created 11 days ago

    Psalm 30:11 (NLT)

  • MISSION Leaders: Pay Attention!

    The LORD HAS REVEALED His Righteousness to every nation.This is us! Let's reach deep down into every people group.

    Created 12 days ago

    Psalm 98:2 (NLT)

  • Sadness

    Sad that Uriah (who David had killed) was a mighty man. The LORD REDEEMED the situation; Solomon was Bathsheba's son. And in the lineage of JESUS, but sadness for Uriah. He was just a servant of David,…

    Created 13 days ago

    2 Samuel 23:39 (NLT)

  • In HIS STRENGTH...

    I can crush an armyDeclare over our lives... Like the Avengers! When "an army" comes, in HIS STRENGTH! With my GOD, I can scale a wallAll of us come against a wall. We can crush it down, go around it,…

    Created 13 days ago

    2 Samuel 22:30 (NLT)

  • Discouraged ---> Praise HIM again!

    Sadness and discouragement overwhelm so many in our culture.Prozac, Valium, illegal drugs, alcohol are things so many of us depend on to deal with "our stuff". King David gives his solution: Why am…

    Created 14 days ago

    Psalm 42:11 (NLT)

  • Strategy For Dealing With Negativity

    King David chose to hear nothing and make no reply. He declared that he was waiting for the LORD. The LORD MUST answer for David. When the LORD SPEAKS, people listen.

    Created 14 days ago

    Psalm 38:13 (NLT), Psalm 38:14 (NLT), Psalm 38:15 (NLT)

  • When is it Time to Retire?

    King David was out fighting, but "became weak and exhausted". Then David's men declared, "You're NOT going out to battle with us again". So when is it time to retire? NOTE: I am glad David was out fighting.…

    Created 15 days ago

    2 Samuel 21:17 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge

    2012-02-24

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2012-02-23

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2012-02-13

  • Started Following rayidukes

    5 months

  • Started Following ohlin

    5 months

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2012-01-07

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2012-01-02