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Just Say No to Sin!
The spiritual warfare that I face causes me to be weak in my ability to resist sin. I could say Yes to temptation, because God's grace offers forgiveness. That doesn't give me license to sin. A powerful…
Created 5 days ago
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When righteousness turns to sin
I'm finding myself in a situation for the first time, that brings to mind this verse. I have developed a friendship with a man from church, and there would seem on the surface, to be nothing wrong with…
Created 6 days ago
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The Mind of an Unbeliever
I recently tried to tell an unbeliever that God would help him with his drug abuse. He told me that "he's fine and doesn't need God's help". While he clearly told me that hebdoesn't follow His guidance,…
Created 30 days ago
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Surrendering to Jesus
The Holy Spirit really convicted me today! I couldn't contain myself, and I got down on me knees worshipiping the mighty King! He is a consuming fire in my life, that I need more than anything. My family,…
Created 30 days ago
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Technology as a False Gospel
Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. Galatians 1:7 It's hard to escape the impact of technology, unless you live in a remote place in…
Created about 1 month ago
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Galatians 1:7
Galatians 1:7 (NIV)
which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.Created about 1 month ago
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Need Prayers Please!!
I know this shouldn't be a bad thing. Maybe? But I'm obsessed with sharing the Gospel and actually bringing someone to Christ. I feel it's pridefull to be the REASON changed. I want to joy of seeing someone's…
Created about 1 month ago
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If this is your first time reading the Bible....
......welcome to a journey that will change your life eternally! If you chose to read God's Word from Genesis to Revelation, in chronological order, I would personally advise against it. There are great…
Created about 1 month ago
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Proverbs 21:17
Proverbs 21:17 (NIV)
Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.Created about 1 month ago
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Ecclesiastes 3:13
Ecclesiastes 3:13 (NIV)
That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.Created about 1 month ago
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Micah 7:19
Micah 7:19 (MSG)
And compassion is on its way to us. You'll stamp out our wrongdoing. You'll sink our sins to the bottom of the ocean.Created about 1 month ago
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Acts 4:12
Acts 4:12 (NLT)
There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.”Created 2 months ago
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Ecclesiastes 9:10
Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NIV)
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.Created 2 months ago
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Matthew 6:31
Matthew 6:31 (GNT)
“So do not start worrying: ‘Where will my food come from? or my drink? or my clothes?’Created 4 months ago
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Psalm 23:1
Psalm 23:1 (AMP)
THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.Created 4 months ago
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Faith Plus Works
Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. Proverbs 13:14 Lately, I've become more lazy in accomplishing my goals. I use the excuse that if I pray more, then God will…
Created 4 months ago
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Proverbs 13:4
Proverbs 13:4 (NLT)
Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.Created 4 months ago
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Proverbs 18:9
Proverbs 18:9 (MSG)
Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism.Created 4 months ago
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Proverbs 12:24
Proverbs 12:24 (GNT)
Hard work will give you power; being lazy will make you a slave.Created 4 months ago
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Proverbs 20:4
Proverbs 20:4 (GNT)
A farmer too lazy to plow his fields at the right time will have nothing to harvest.Created 4 months ago
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Proverbs 10:5
Proverbs 10:5 (NLT)
A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.Created 4 months ago
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Sleep is Overrated
He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. Proverbs 10:5 We need sleep to be healthy and alert, but lately I've consumed too much of good…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2012-02-03
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Morning Star
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star." Rev 22:16 What a glorious image! To be in the presence…
Created 4 months ago
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Doubt equals Non Belief
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6 It' seems like common sense. If you doubt, you don't believe.…
Created 4 months ago
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James 1:6
James 1:6 (NIV)
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.Created 4 months ago
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Judgement Day
You look forward to the day when the lord comes to judge. But you are in for trouble! It won’t be a time of sunshine; all will be darkness. Amos 5:18 Amos predicts the return of Christ. My faith is…
Created 5 months ago
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Repayment
Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Luke 6:30 When I was young, and not yet a Christian, I loaned a large amount of money to a roomate. She…
Created 5 months ago
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The Gates
I've heard the expression by even non-belivers "pearly gates". I thought that to mean white in color, and not much more.. In my first time reading through Revelation, I see that the gates of Heaven are…
Created 5 months ago
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Heaven vs. Sky
Do not make idols that look like anything in the sky or on earth or in the ocean under the earth. Exodus 20:4 I've heard it often mentioned that Catholics are unbiblical for placing images of Jesus…
Created 5 months ago
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John 4:26
John 4:26 (NIV)
Then Jesus declared, "I, the one speaking to you—I am he."Created 5 months ago
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Jesus declares He is the Messiah
Then Jesus declared, "I, the one speaking to you—I am he." John 4:26 In the verse before this, the Samaritan woman is looking to a coming Messiah for answers. I can't even imagine what it would have…
Created 5 months ago
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Confused!!
And the sea delivered up the dead who were in it, death and Hades (the state of death or disembodied existence) surrendered the dead in them, and all were tried and their cases determined by what they…
Created 5 months ago
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Greater than yet equal
The Word of God certainly isn't a math question, yet I struggle with this concept. The following, written by a You Version member helps to clarify this: "Jesus' mentioning of God being greater than Him…
Created 5 months ago
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Galatians 6:4
Galatians 6:4 (NIV)
Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else,Created 5 months ago
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Hosea 14:4
Hosea 14:4 (CEV)
Israel, you have rejected me, but my anger is gone; I will heal you and love you without limit.Created 5 months ago
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The Ultimate Forgivesness
Israel, you have rejected me, but my anger is gone; I will heal you and love you without limit. (CEV) Upon looking at much of the Old Testament, people might see God more as one that punishes rather…
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2012-01-06
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Not of This World
Why is everyone hungry for more? "More, more," they say. "More, more." I have God's more-than-enough. Psalm 4:6 The Message More than just a clothing brand, or something on the back of cars, this world…
Created 5 months ago
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Creation
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. Col.1.16…
Created 5 months ago
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God's view on work
Do your own work well, and then you will have something to be proud of. But don’t compare yourself with others. Galatians 6:4 (Contemporary English Version) I constantly beat myself up, and think I…
Created 5 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2012-01-04
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Love of God and His Creation
But if we say we love God and don’t love each other, we are liars. We cannot see God. So how can we love God, if we don’t love the people we can see? 1 John 4:20 This verse brings to mind, the times…
Created 6 months ago
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Jesus is my B.F.F !!
Don’t work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so.” John 6:27 Sometimes when my…
Created 6 months ago
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The True Messiah
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Sums…
Created 6 months ago
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Matthew 5:3
Matthew 5:3 (NIV)
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Created 6 months ago
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Matthew 4:10
Matthew 4:10 (NIV)
Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'"Created 6 months ago
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Mark 9:1
Mark 9:1 (NIV)
And he said to them, "Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power."Created 6 months ago
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Psalm 85:10
Psalm 85:10 (NIV)
Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.Created 6 months ago
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Proverbs 5:19
Proverbs 5:19 (NIV)
A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love.Created 6 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-12-02
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Isaiah 1:17
Isaiah 1:17 (CEV)
and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help the oppressed.”Created 7 months ago
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Psalm 25:4
Psalm 25:4 (NLT)
Show me the right path, OLORD; point out the road for me to follow.Created 7 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-11-07
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Ephesians 5:22
Ephesians 5:22 (MSG)
Wives, understand and support your husbands in ways that show your support for Christ. The husband provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church, not by domineering but by cherishing. So just as the church submits to Christ as he exercises such leadership, wives should likewise submit to their husbands.Created 7 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-11-06
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-11-06
