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Worship of the Will
Richard Foster says in his book Celebration of Discipline (http://amzn.to/KQSH7Y) , "In Colosians Paul lists some of the outward forms that people use to control sin: "touch not, taste not, and handle…
Created 11 days ago
Colossians 2:20 (KJV), Colossians 2:21 (KJV), Colossians 2:22 (KJV), Colossians 2:23 (KJV)
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Do you need encouragement?
My Grandfather told me to read a Proverb a day when I was young. This has been a mainstay in my life since then. I should have them memorized by now. After reading a great book from a mentor of mine…
Created 3 months ago
Proverbs 12:3 (NASB), Proverbs 12:11 (NASB), Proverbs 12:15 (NASB), Proverbs 12:18 (NASB), Proverbs 12:25 (NASB)
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Well.. because God told me to.
Have you ever heard God audibly speak to you? If not have you felt his presence in such a strong way that you could never deny that it was him? I was listening to a sermon on this text while getting someexercise.The…
Created 3 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-12-17
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Are you the Good Soil?
Jesus spoke in parables at this time not to purposefully confuse those obstinate to his message but because they weren’t ready to hear it. The hearing of the person of Jesus demands a response from all…
Created 6 months ago
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2 Timothy 3:15-17
2 Timothy 3:15-17 (ESV)
and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.Created 6 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-12-01
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Hebrews 4:14-16
Hebrews 4:14-16 (ESV)
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.Created 6 months ago
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The Trinity and Baptism
Jesus is seen giving the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19 where he is telling the disciples to make disciples and baptize them “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (ESV).…
Created 7 months ago
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The Trinity and Human Dignity
Many people believe that the Trinity is only somewhat mentioned and explained in the New Testament while not being found in the Old Testament. The trinity is implied throughout ALL Scripture as we see…
Created 7 months ago
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Leaving it all to follow him
Jesus called Levi (Matthew) as he passed by his toll booth along the shores. Publicans would buy or license taxing toll booths like this one that is seen here. The taxes collected would go to Herod Antipas…
Created 7 months ago
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A Friend Worth Praying For
"It is a spiritual instinct to seek the fellowship of those who know and love the Word of God. But how often do we ask the Lord to lead those who fear God across our pathway?" (Believers Bible Commentary)…
Created 7 months ago
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Bowels of Mercy
Matthew 12:20 quotes Isaiah 42:3 saying about Jesus that "A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench," Mark 1 tells of the leper Jesus cleansed because he was moved with…
Created 7 months ago
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Off to the Races
Psalm 119 can seem like a long boring stretch of highway. It is repetitious, plainspoken wisdom that can cause most readers to grow weary without uncovering some hidden gems within. There are a couple…
Created 9 months ago
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Paying it forward
I'm reading D.A. Carson's: The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God. He says, "God's yearning, inviting, commanding love, supremely displayed on the cross 'compels us, because we are convinced that one…
Created 9 months ago
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Striking the Rock
Moses and Aaron were the main go-between's for Israel and God. When Moses struck the rock God punished Moses and Aaron both by decreeing that they would not be allowed to lead the children of Israel into…
Created 9 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-05-22
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Intimacy vs. Brotherhood
I had one of those moments today after spending some time in a book about prayer. It was a God moment and you know one when it happens. If you're anything like the rest of us than prayer doesn't happen…
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-05-01
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-05
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Exodus 8:1
Exodus 8:1 (NLT)
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go back to Pharaoh and announce to him, ‘This is what the LORD says: Let my people go, so they can worship me.Created over 1 year ago
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