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Have you really tried this?
God asks us to test Him with our giving, that if we give in this manner that He will bless us in amazing ways. Do I really believe this? My actions tell me what the answer is.
Created 2 months ago
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We think that because we say the right words that we are right with God
God makes clear what pleases Him, and there are many that know how to do that, and as is stated here many folks around the world know how, and so should we. It is not a matter of knowing the words, or…
Created 2 months ago
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We can speak of God and not know Him
This happens When we memorize words, speak from tradition, from our own self-made ideas. What we should do instead is to read and ask for understanding, for the words to come to life because of trust…
Created 5 months ago
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This is the God who loves us
He is showing us how different He is from us. Draw closer to Him and a whole new world will open up to you, whether you are a spiritual person or not, new life, extravagant life, full life will be yours,…
Created 5 months ago
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This is the God that loves us
He gave Himself up for me, for you. Our anguish, our weakness, anything that could bind us, He took up, to set us free, all we have to do now is to believe that He really did this. Sounds beyond belief,…
Created 5 months ago
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Trust in God
There is nothing like trusting God, it brings peace, it fills us with love, gives us wisdom, and empowers us to be who we are intended to be. Try it, you will not be disappointed, I do so daily and am…
Created 5 months ago
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I need to be reminded...
... That God is my refuge, He is my protector, and that I need to put my trust in Him. So often I wander and see refuge and answers in other places, but none really work, the only true life-giving answers,…
Created 6 months ago
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...and if you don't trust Him, there are consequences
It is easy to see why king Asa lost something terribly important as is shown in this passage. But I need to be honest with myself and try to see where I tend to compromise what I believe in, which causes…
Created 7 months ago
2 Chronicles 16:7 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 16:8 (NLT), 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NLT)
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We need to follow God
We need to fully trust Him, when we do the immediate rewards are peace and resulting clear mind. We are also empowered by His Spirit which results in us being capable of living as we were meant to be,…
Created 7 months ago
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How to win something better than the lottery
It is a guaranteed win and is better than the lottery, and is available to us right now.
Created 7 months ago
Proverbs 8:1 (NLT), Proverbs 8:2 (NLT), Proverbs 8:3 (NLT), Proverbs 8:4 (NLT), Proverbs 8:5 (NLT), Proverbs 8:6 (NLT), Proverbs 8:7 (NLT), Proverbs 8:8 (NLT), Proverbs 8:9 (NLT), Proverbs 8:10 (NLT), Proverbs 8:11 (NLT)
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Commit all you do to God....
...and He will make your paths straight. I have experienced and continue to experience that, as I exercise faith in Him. You can too.
Created 7 months ago
Psalm 37:5 (NLT), Psalm 37:6 (NLT), Psalm 37:7 (NLT), Psalm 37:8 (NLT), Psalm 37:9 (NLT)
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My God is wonderful
I know, really, I can trust in Him
Created 8 months ago
Psalm 57:7 (NLT), Psalm 57:8 (NLT), Psalm 57:9 (NLT), Psalm 57:10 (NLT), Psalm 57:11 (NLT)
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it is simple, it is essential, it strikes at my pride
I need to trust in God, for Him to be my place of refuge and protection. It is that simple There is no better protection, so it is essential.I want to do it myself, and maybe with the help of others,…
Created 8 months ago
Psalm 61:1 (NLT), Psalm 61:2 (NLT), Psalm 61:3 (NLT), Psalm 61:4 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-10-13
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This is the cry of my heart
Your Spirit dwelling in me is more precious than anything else, He restores me, brings me to green pastures, cool waters, fountains of joy, nourishing wisdom, there is nothing that compares, even slightly,…
Created 8 months ago
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I have to choose to do right
If or when I compromise on what I know is right, I quickly need to change and choose again to do the right thing, so that the best, the right choices are clear to me again. The wrong path may seem more…
Created 8 months ago
2 Samuel 11:12 (NLT), 2 Samuel 11:13 (NLT), Psalm 32:1 (NLT), Psalm 32:5 (NLT), Psalm 32:6 (NLT), Psalm 32:7 (NLT)
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God does listen, I am blessed regularly by His words
I personally experience great blessings, if I do trust in Him and live in an honorable way, important if by the way; because if I do not, I miss on all those blessings, and I do thank Him for Him being…
Created 8 months ago
Psalm 66:16 (NLT), Psalm 66:17 (NLT), Psalm 66:18 (NLT), Psalm 66:19 (NLT), Psalm 66:20 (NLT)
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Rejoice in the Lord's power
For you know that it is given to you as well, in the same measure as your trust in Him
Created 8 months ago
Psalm 29:3 (NLT), Psalm 29:4 (NLT), Psalm 29:5 (NLT), Psalm 29:6 (NLT), Psalm 29:7 (NLT), Psalm 29:8 (NLT), Psalm 29:9 (NLT), Psalm 29:10 (NLT), Psalm 29:11 (NLT)
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we need to obey and be conquerors, but...
...we cannot do this on our own. It is clear that being strong and courageous is a good thing for anyone to do, as is obeying what God told us to do. My problem is that on my own I don't even know where…
Created 10 months ago
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God does rescue
Read the entire Psalm, and check your level of trust, be confident that He does rescue, even if all around you seems bleak, peace and joy will be ours when we fully trust in Him. Learn to trust Him in…
Created 10 months ago
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how (real) life happens
We allow God to empower us to love him, and then life abounds. This order and level of trust is very important for real life to happen.
Created 10 months ago
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God does not hate us, but he does not enable our bad choices
I have mistakenly thought that God hates me, now I know He does not, but he also does not say I am doing well by enabling my bad choices, He gives me the freedom to choose. He makes it very clear, as…
Created 10 months ago
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Where to find life
John 5:39-40 (CEV)
You search the Scriptures, because you think you will find eternal life in them. The Scriptures tell about me,Created 11 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-05-16
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-05-15
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes
2011-05-09
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John 5:39
John 5:39 (CEV)
You search the Scriptures, because you think you will find eternal life in them. The Scriptures tell about me,Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-02-04
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Joel 2:13
Joel 2:13 (CEV)
Don't rip your clothes to show your sorrow. Instead, turn back to me with broken hearts. I am merciful, kind, and caring. I don't easily lose my temper, and I don't like to punish.Created over 1 year ago
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Ezekiel 16:22
Ezekiel 16:22 (CEV)
You were so busy sinning and being a prostitute that you refused to think about the days when you were young and were rolling around naked in your own blood.Created over 1 year ago
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Ezekiel 16:19
Ezekiel 16:19 (CEV)
I supplied you with fine flour, olive oil, and honey, but you sacrificed it all as offerings to please those idols. I, the [Lord] God, watched this happen.Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-01-08
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Lamentations 3:26
Lamentations 3:26 (NLT)
So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.Created over 1 year ago
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Lamentations 3:27
Lamentations 3:27 (NLT)
And it is good for people to submit at an early age to the yoke of his discipline:Created over 1 year ago
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Lamentations 3:28
Lamentations 3:28 (NLT)
Let them sit alone in silence beneath the LORD’s demands.Created over 1 year ago
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Lamentations 3:29
Lamentations 3:29 (NLT)
Let them lie face down in the dust, for there may be hope at last.Created over 1 year ago
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Lamentations 3:30
Lamentations 3:30 (NLT)
Let them turn the other cheek to those who strike them and accept the insults of their enemies.Created over 1 year ago
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Lamentations 3:31
Lamentations 3:31 (NLT)
For no one is abandoned by the Lord forever.Created over 1 year ago
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Lamentations 3:32
Lamentations 3:32 (NLT)
Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love.Created over 1 year ago
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Lamentations 3:33
Lamentations 3:33 (NLT)
For he does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow.Created over 1 year ago
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Lamentations 3:44
Lamentations 3:44 (NLT)
You have hidden yourself in a cloud so our prayers cannot reach you.Created over 1 year ago
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Lamentations 3:23
Lamentations 3:23 (CEV)
The [Lord] can always be trusted to show mercy each morning.Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-01-02
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Habakkuk 2:4
Habakkuk 2:4 (CEV)
“I, the [Lord], refuse to accept anyone who is proud. Only those who live by faith are acceptable to me.”Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-01