Tony Melvin

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  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2012-05-24

  • John 1:12

    John 1:12 (KJV)
    But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

    Created 4 months ago

  • Started Following TimBarker

    4 months

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2012-01-31

  • The Ultimate Powertool

    It's hard enough to do battle against Satan and his army when I'm fully connected to a group of local christians, fully devoted to prayer, and serving using the gifts God has given me. It's crazy to think…

    Created 5 months ago

    Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)

  • Romans 12:2

    Romans 12:2 (NIV)
    Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Hebrews 2:17-18

    Hebrews 2:17-18 (NIV)
    For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Hebrews 2-Spiritual Drift

    The stuff and details of life make me wander.  Much like our physical and mental skills, our spiritual skills need to be exercised.  Must draw near to God in His Word and prayer daily and connect with…

    Created 7 months ago

    Hebrews 2:1 (NIV)

  • The Ultimate Weapon

    When I find myself struggling against temptation its usually as a result of dropping my sword. Christ's example of using His scripture knowledge to battle Satan when He was tired, dirty, and hungry in…

    Created 8 months ago

    2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)

  • 2 Timothy 3:16

    2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)
    All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

    Created 8 months ago

  • 2 Timothy 2:22

    2 Timothy 2:22 (NIV)
    Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

    Created 8 months ago

    Labels: memory verse-holy life

  • Is Paul Bitter?

    Paul is passing on his final thoughts and advice to Timothy. He's giving him instructions on whom he should trust and whom he should distrust. He mentions a couple of people specifically who were enemies…

    Created 9 months ago

    2 Timothy 4:1 (NIV84)

  • 2 Timothy 3:16

    2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV84)
    All Scripture is God‑breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

    Created 9 months ago

  • 2 Timothy 3:17

    2 Timothy 3:17 (NIV84)
    so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

    Created 9 months ago

  • Cant wait to see you!

    This verse struck me. Who do I long to see? My kids, my wife? My parents?...Paul connected with the Thessalonians so deeply that he tried to get to them any way that he could. I need to make the same…

    Created 12 months ago

    1 Thessalonians 2:17 (NIV)

  • I Dare You!

    The persistance example of Paul is convicting and humbling. He didnt quit the mission in the face of opposition. He drew upon the resevoirs of faith and courage that were filled by God's merciful rain…

    Created 12 months ago

    1 Thessalonians 2:2 (NIV)

  • The Chosen

    The mystery of the Gospel is that not only did he chose Israel to be a light to the world but that He chose each of us to be that same light. My problem is that I dont live like I'm chosen consistently…

    Created 12 months ago

    1 Thessalonians 1:4 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-06-06

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:2

    1 Thessalonians 1:2 (NIV)
    We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.

    Created 12 months ago

  • Seize the Day

    This one gets me. I am so far away from living in the moment as it comes to my relating to people outside of my immediate family. Even my conversations in the halls of church are fairly trivial and meaningless…

    Created almost 1 year ago

    Colossians 4:5 (NIV), Colossians 4:6 (NIV)

  • Open Doors

    It's warm here now and I'm constantly reminding everyone to shut the doors leading outside to keep the expensive cool air in and the hot air out.  My dad did it to me and my sister as we grew up. However,…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Colossians 4:3 (NIV)

  • Heart Work

    Great summation of my life's purpose. I cant work my way to heaven but I'm to work all out with the heart focus on Christ, as a Thank You to Him.

    Created about 1 year ago

    Colossians 3:23 (NIV), Colossians 3:24 (NIV)

  • Hearts True North

    In the age of interactive maps over the internet, gps devices, smart phones and onstar giving turn by turn directions, all of it possible by setting a reference point from the north pole, or True North.…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Colossians 3:1 (NIV), Colossians 3:2 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-05-29

  • Christ's Renewable Energy

    Paul poured all his energy into developing mature Christians. He did it with through Christ's power grid. Thank you, Lord for his example for me now.

    Created about 1 year ago

    Colossians 1:28 (NIV), Colossians 1:29 (NIV)

  • Horizontal Love

    My wife's grandmother passed away at the age of 98 just recently. Her memorial service was small but impactful. We as a family got to see her 'horizontal love' for God. She served in the Salvation Army…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Colossians 1:3 (NIV), Colossians 1:4 (NIV)

  • Colossians 1:4

    Colossians 1:4 (NIV)
    because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God's people—

    Created about 1 year ago

    Labels: horizontal-love

  • Colossians 1:3

    Colossians 1:3 (NIV)
    We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

    Created about 1 year ago

    Labels: horizontal-love

  • Positive Thinking with a Purpose

    I let so much junk into my daily life. This verse is a mind cleanser for me. Paul is encouraging the church in Philippi in the past and our church now to focus on the Upside of life. Whatever is true,…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

  • I C UR Confidence and Raise it!

    Got to love, Paul. He doesnt pull in any punches. He knows that all that he's accomplished in the past, what's he's working on now and his work in the future is worthless. It could be a backwards pat…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Philippians 3:3 (NIV)

  • Talk about Recommendation!

    How 'bout Timothy!  Wouldn't it be cool that if someday my spiritual mentor could say the same thing about me!  Paul bragged about the work and love that Tim faithfully showed in living out the 'Full…

    Created about 1 year ago

    Philippians 2:19 (NIV), Philippians 2:20 (NIV), Philippians 2:21 (NIV), Philippians 2:22 (NIV)

  • Stop Whining

    This passage is convicting. Complaining, griping, and whining is almost a right of passage. It's so ingrained in me and I love to blame my american culture for it. It's interesting that what was true…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Philippians 2:14 (NIV), Philippians 2:15 (NIV), Philippians 2:16 (NIV)

  • Unselfish Living

    This whole chapter should be one of my life goals to memorize. Paul talks about using Christ as our example to live a life dedicated to others. If anyone had the right to be self-absorbed it was Christ.…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Philippians 2:1 (NIV)

  • Ephesians 2:10

    Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
    For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Labels: mem-versez-life-saving-faith

  • Ephesians 2:9

    Ephesians 2:9 (NIV)
    not by works, so that no one can boast.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Labels: mem-versez-life-saving-faith

  • Ephesians 2:8

    Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
    For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

    Created over 1 year ago

    Labels: mem-versez-life-saving-faith

  • Philippians 1:21

    Philippians 1:21 (NIV)
    For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Labels: mem-verse-live-in-christ

  • Makin' Lemonade

    God blessed Paul with a creative perspective and purpose on his life. He didn't see being in prison as the end of his mission trip. God gave him the vision to exploit it to move the gospel forward and…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Philippians 1:12 (NIV)

  • Philippians 1:7

    Philippians 1:7 (NIV)
    It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Philippians 1:8

    Philippians 1:8 (NIV)
    God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Philippians 1:10

    Philippians 1:10 (NIV)
    so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Philippians 1:11

    Philippians 1:11 (NIV)
    filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Philippians 1:12

    Philippians 1:12 (NIV)
    Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

    Created over 1 year ago

  • Paul's Powerful Prayer

    What a great prayer by Paul.  This is a summation of the Christian life.  That I would continue to draw closer and closer to the God of the Universe.  To gain in practice, wisdom and experience a deeper…

    Created over 1 year ago

    Philippians 1:9 (NIV), Philippians 1:10 (NIV), Philippians 1:11 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-02-10

  • The Fragrance of God's Children

    God has adobted us into His Royal family. I am to live like a prince not as a beggar eating from a trough of swine. What a challenge to pass on the benevolent King's love to his deceived and lost subjects.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Ephesians 5:1 (NIV), Ephesians 5:2 (NIV)

  • Ephesians 4:29

    Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Labels: memory-verse-our-words

  • Ephesians 2:10

    Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
    For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Labels: memory-verse-devine-purpose

  • Ephesians 2:10

    Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
    For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-01-31

  • Ephesians 2:8

    Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
    For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Ephesians 2:9

    Ephesians 2:9 (NIV)
    not by works, so that no one can boast.

    Created over 1 year ago

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  • Ephesians 2:9

    Ephesians 2:9 (NIV)
    not by works, so that no one can boast.

    Created over 1 year ago

    Labels: memory-verse-saving-grace