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tonysteward bookmarked 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESVAnd if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.View in reader -
tonysteward added a note Love - Compassion - EmpathyLove is everything. This verse sums it up. I like to think having enough knowledge, understanding and even faith could balance my lack of natural empathy or love for people. But it simply doesn't. No… Read more
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tonysteward added a note no condemnationRead this verse over and over - think of how "religion" can be full of condemnation. Think of how once condemned we like to pass it along to others. Then take a breath, still taller in grace, and share… Read more
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tonysteward added a note as ifI love Peter's last line here. The people are looking at them amazed, in awe of them - not God, and Peter almost seems to laugh. That they are thinking it's some sort of religious fever or piety that… Read more
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tonysteward bookmarked Romans 3:30 NASBsince indeed God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith is one.View in reader -
tonysteward added a note "Oh, you think you are better then everyone else!"I've heard this several times before. It is usually when new friends ask me a question about my beliefs on any level of moral or spiritual questions. And it's a question I take seriously because as soon… Read more
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tonysteward bookmarked Romans 2:4 NASBOr do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?View in reader
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tonysteward bookmarked 1 Timothy 2:7 NASBFor this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.View in reader
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tonysteward added a note Waiting takes CourageThese verses are a real source of hope and encouragement. That we can be confident to see God's goodness, not just "one day" in heaven, but "while I am here in the land of the living." Even then, though,… Read more
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tonysteward added a note spiritually bold versus religiously aggressiveReading this verse, and seeing how Peter ad other believers were bold through the power of the Holy Spirit. And that the religious leaders were aggressive towards any other beliefs, especially ones that… Read more
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tonysteward added a note discounting the proofThis verse is significant, but often dismissed or skipped in my own reading. The fact that the writing of these scriptures are from eye witnesses of the life of Jesus and the early days of those following… Read more
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tonysteward added a note Luke 16: Wisdom, Stewardship and having a Heart to ListenUsing what we have to benefit others, and not ourselves seems simple enough. But even in church we often create a culture that is self-gratifying and not focused on being a blessing to others. When we… Read more