For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son so that whoever believed in Him, would never perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:16
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Commentary: Jeremiah
ScriptureCommentaryJeremiahverse 11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. To give you hope and a future” God created you. He brought you to this earth to be born, and he wants you to have a good life...
Commentary: John
ScriptureCommentaryGospel of John19. Jesus spoke to them (the Pharisees questioning him). Jesus is telling them the truth that he, Jesus-the Son, is unable to do anything by himself. He is only able to do what he sees his Father doing. Jesus follows specifically and...
Commentary: 1 Peter
ScriptureCommentary1 Peterv1-2. Peter is writing to other Christians who are living throughout the region as exiles from Jerusalem. His brothers and sisters in Christ are known by Peter to be obedient to Christ and protected by Him. The exiles are Christians living in...
Notes: Colossians
For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.Colossians | 1:13-14Colossians 1:1-2Scripture... Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and...
Thoughts: October 2024
My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?John 14:210/1/2024 Whenever I get freaked out about life, all of it... especially the yucky thoughts, sadness, worry, and things that make me...
Thoughts: My Understanding of the Bible.
Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.Luke 24:459/8/24 These are just my thoughts, nothing else. But I want to get them out of my head and written down so I can organize them in my brain so they will hopefully make more sense. I know the premise is...
Books: Brother Lawrence. The Practice of the Presence of God.
In the past God spoke to our ancesters through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom also He made the universe.Hebrews 1:1-2 We should establish...
Thoughts: Voice Memos
From this time forth I make you hear new things, hidden things which you have not known.Isaiah 48:6 (RSV)9/8/24... I decided a few moments ago to break out the laptop and work in this journal which is dedicated to Jesus and my love for Him. Figured I'd go through my...
Notes: Hebrews
In the past God spoke to our ancesters through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom also He made the universe.Hebrews | 1:1-2 When God speaks of a...
Thoughts: I Have Questions….
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God...and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith. James 1:5-6 8/30/24... As I'm going through putting all of my notes into this journal I've come across a few places where I wrote down questions I have, and things I...
Podcast: Bible Brief
When this tent we live in, our body here on earth, is torn down, God will have a house in heaven for us to live in. A home He has built which will last forever.2 Corinthians 5:1Season 1 | Episodes 1-4 We find God in the bible. He uses humans as His instruments here on...
Notes: Romans
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us.Romans | 5:8 Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome about 20 years after he starts his ministry. Paul's on his way to Rome as he makes a trip to Spain, and he's looking...
Books: Lazarus Awakening. Joanna Weaver.
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.John 5:11-12Lazarus AwakeningJoanna WeaverChapter 3+ Joanna describes the indescribable joy and...
Notes: Jeremiah
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.Jeremiah 29:11Jeremiah 627-586 BC Through God, Jeremiah predicts a disaster on a scale with the Holocaust. He lives to see it, and...
Notes: Isaiah
When the time is right I, the LORD, will make it happen.Isaiah 60:22Isaiah A Jerusalem prophet God is patient, but He eventually punishes people and nations for their persistent sin. The punishment isn't vindictive, it's intended as a remedy to turn people away from...
Notes: Proverbs
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.Proverbs 16:3Proverbs A collection of practical advice about Godly living, and it comes from elderly men. Also called wisdom literature Shouldn't be taken as promises from God. Full of practical...
Notes: Psalms
When I was in deep trouble I searched for the LORD. Psalms 77:2Psalms A collection of 150 songs, prayers and sacred readings Jews used in worship. Many praise God, but nearly 1/2 are complaints or songs or prayers of grief, disappointment or urgent pleas for help. God...
Notes: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
The hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek Him.Ezra 8:22Ezra God gives the Jewish people a fresh start, a chance to rebuild their nation on godly principles. After spending 50 years in exile because they didn't follow God's laws, the Jews are highly...
Notes: 1 & 2 Chronicles
The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him He will forsake you.2 Chronicles 15:2b1 Chronicles Damage control. Turning the sad history of the books of Samuel and Kings, into glad history. God had taken...
Notes: 1 & 2 Kings
And observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go.1 Kings 2:31 Kings When David grows...
Random Thoughts. Parent & Child.
Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom all things are and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are and through whom we exist.1 Corinthians 8:6Our Father Ok... let's think of God in human terms so I can understand better....
Songs: Rescue
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.Acts 2:21Rescue •Lauren DaigleYour content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even...
Notes: 1 & 2 Samuel
God guards the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked die in darkness because no one succeeds by strength alone.1 Samuel 2:91 Samuel Last of the judges. God is Israel's king Sometimes God uses human leaders to rally the people. Samuel represents the people before...
Notes: Judges
When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon he said, "The Lord is with you, mighty warrior."Judges 6:12 Joshua dies, but tasks Israel with conquering Canaan and honoring the agreement they made with God to obey His laws in return for His continued protection and...
Notes: Old Testament
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress. My God, in Him I will trust.Proverbs 91:1-2Abraham through Moses Abraham & Sarah - Isaac & Rebekah -...
Notes: John
Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.John 1:12 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world (1:9) God, who gives everything life, was coming to earth/the world. Even though...
Notes: Herod
The thief does not come except to steal, and kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.John 10:10The HerodsNotes The Herods were a family dynasty similar to any royal family dynasty. 3 different rulers go by the...
Notes: Matthew 5:1-12, The Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.Matthew 5:3Matthew 5:1-12 The BeatitudesNotes Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Spirit here refers not to the Spirit of God, but to our human spirit... the deepest...
Notes: Matthew
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.Matthew 7:7MatthewNotesMatthew 1 & 2 Matthew aka Levi, was a Jew working as a tax collector for the Romans. The Jews hated him, and the Romans disdained him. Written...
Who I am. And how I got here.
Who I am. And how I got here. August 26, 2022: That's when this picture was taken. Before everything blew up and life was turned upside down. Before John got sick. Before we went through hell. Before I found Jesus. I had to go back to then to find any sort of photo of...
Books: You are Never Alone. Max Lucado
I am with you always, to the end of the age.Matthew 28:20You are Never AloneMax Lucado Life happens when we believe. We find strength beyond our strength We accomplish tasks beyond our wisdom. Belief is not some respectful salute to a divine being. Belief happens when...
Life as a Journey
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.Proverbs 3:5-65.16.2024: I’m thinking of life as a journey, where reuniting with Jesus in the Kingdom of Heaven...
Oblivious & Blind
Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.John 14:6I feel like like I'm in the preschool of the School of Life under the majestic leadership of God. Weird to even say that. Happened last year, 2023, but...
Books: Purpose Driven Life
Everything got started in Him and finds it's purpose in Him.Colossians 1:16bPurpose Driven LifeRick WarrenDay 1... It all starts with God You were born by God's purpose and for His purpose. You won't discover your life's purpose by looking within yourself. Life is...
Books: Anxious for Nothing – Max Lucado
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God.Phillipians 4:6Anxious for NothingBooks God can bring good results out of bad circumstances. Our bleakest days are often His way of preparing us...
Commentary: Jeremiah
ScriptureCommentaryJeremiahverse 11: “For I know the plans I have for you,”...
Commentary: John
ScriptureCommentaryGospel of John19. Jesus spoke to them (the Pharisees...
Commentary: 1 Peter
ScriptureCommentary1 Peterv1-2. Peter is writing to other Christians who are...
Notes: Colossians
For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the...
Thoughts: October 2024
My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so would I have told you...
Thoughts: My Understanding of the Bible.
Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.Luke 24:459/8/24 These...
Books: Brother Lawrence. The Practice of the Presence of God.
In the past God spoke to our ancesters through the prophets at many times and...
Thoughts: Voice Memos
From this time forth I make you hear new things, hidden things which you have...
Notes: Hebrews
In the past God spoke to our ancesters through the prophets at many times and...
Thoughts: I Have Questions….
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God...and it shall be given him. But...