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 Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:06 am
2 Peter 2:9
So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.
This is just one of many Scriptures that prove that the Rapture will happen. It is a promise from God, and God would be a liar if He didn't keep His promises. And since God isn't a liar, we don't have to worry about that.
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:57 am
Isaiah 65:1-2
The Lord says, "I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me. I said, 'Here I am, here I am!' to a nation that did not call my name.* All day long I opened my arms to a rebellious people.* But they follow their own evil paths and their own crooked schemes."
1st * also written: to a nation that did not bear my name
2nd * also written (Greek): I was found by people who were not looking for me. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me. All day long I opened my arms to them but they were disobedient and rebellious.
Everyone is asking, "Why is the Economy so bad? Why are we in so much trouble?" I tell you it is more than just about worthless money. It was the Lord that gave us this nation and now we have turned from Him, just as Israel did. And what happened to Israel? They fell and were given to their enemies. And that will happen to us if we do not relinquish our evil ways and come back to the Lord, our God. He loves us and does not wish for us to fall, but we shall if we do not rest in Him.
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:39 am
Galatians 5:19-21
Deeds of the Flesh
When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, vision, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these.
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Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:43 am
Galatians 5:22-23
Fruit of the Spirit
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
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Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:53 am
Scarlet_Teardrops Isaiah 65:1-2
The Lord says, "I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me. I said, 'Here I am, here I am!' to a nation that did not call my name.* All day long I opened my arms to a rebellious people.* But they follow their own evil paths and their own crooked schemes."
1st * also written: to a nation that did not bear my name
2nd * also written (Greek): I was found by people who were not looking for me. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me. All day long I opened my arms to them but they were disobedient and rebellious.
Everyone is asking, "Why is the Economy so bad? Why are we in so much trouble?" I tell you it is more than just about worthless money. It was the Lord that gave us this nation and now we have turned from Him, just as Israel did. And what happened to Israel? They fell and were given to their enemies. And that will happen to us if we do not relinquish our evil ways and come back to the Lord, our God. He loves us and does not wish for us to fall, but we shall if we do not rest in Him.
The new dollar coin does NOT have "In God We Trust" on them - I refuse to use them and will continue to pass along that they should be boycotted!!
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Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:58 am
Isaiah 11:1-4
Out of the stump of David's family* will grow a shoot--yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him--the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
He will delight in obeying the Lord. He will not judge by appearance nor make a decision based on hearsay. He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of his word, and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.
Sound familiar, anybody? And I will boycott those coins as well.
Note: * is also written (in Hebrew): the stump of the line of Jesse.
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:56 am
Matthew 5:14-16
"You are the light of the world--like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:33 am
Romans 2:1
You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things.
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:01 am
Hosea 2:17-20
O Israel, I will wipe the many names of Baal from your lips, and you will never mention them again. On that day I will make a covenant with all the wild animals and the birds of the sky and the animals that scurry along the ground so they will not harm you. I will remove all weapons of war from the land, all swords and bows, so you can live unafraid in peace and safety.
I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as the Lord.
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:06 pm
Scarlet_Teardrops 1 Kings 18:27 About noontime Elijah began mocking them, "You'll have to shout louder," he scoffed, "for surely he is a god! Perhaps he is daydreaming, or is relieving himself. Or maybe he is away on a trip, or is asleep and needs to be wakened."
This text just shows how great God truly is. Unlike the other "gods" so many people cling to, our Lord is All-Powerful and Almighty. He hears our very thoughts and knows our very hearts.
It has always been a great comfort to me that my life is directed by God. Cling to nothing earthly because you can't take it with you 3nodding
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:54 am
Revelation 1:5-6
He is the faithful witness to these things, the first to rise from the dead, and the ruler of all kings of the world. All glory to Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by shedding His blood for us. He has made us a Kingdom of priests for God His Father. All glory and power to Him forever and ever! Amen.
Amen to that! Cling to nothing earthly!
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:01 am
Luke 8:47-48
When the woman realized that she could not stay hidden, she began to tremble and fell to her knees before Him. The whole crowd heard her explain why she had touched him and that she had been immediately healed.
"Daughter," He said to her, "your faith has made you well. Go in peace."
Sometimes, God's compassion and love for us makes me cry, because it is so wonderful.
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 3:03 pm
Romans 3:21-22
But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
No matter who we are.
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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:19 pm
Psalm 27:14 Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
So many people pray and then expect an answer right then. God always answers, but it isn't always right away. Giving us instant gratification is basically saying "you don't need patience".
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:01 am
Psalm 18:1-3
I love you, Lord; you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and He saved me from my enemies.
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