Monthly Archives: August 2013

Risking life for others

Posted on 08/30/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

In Romans 16, the Apostle Paul thanks Priscilla and Aquila for risking their lives for him. Romans 16:3-4 (NIV) 3 Greet Priscilla[a] and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. 4 They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the … Continue reading →

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Changing bad habits

Posted on 08/29/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Here are some verses about changing bad habits. Our first step to change is “repenting and believing the good news.” We know there are consequences if we don’t change – there will be “a day when he will judge the … Continue reading →

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Comforting bible verses

Posted on 08/29/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Today I read many bible verses from a blog called “God Cares” by Quality of Life Ministries. I found several verses noted on the page comforting – giving me reason not to be anxious or full of worry. It’s my plan … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 46:4 Tweet

Posted on 08/28/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

This morning, I saw a tweet of Isaiah 46:4 Isaiah 46:4  (NIV) 4 Even to your old age and gray hairs    I am he, I am he who will sustain you.I have made you and I will carry you;    I will sustain you … Continue reading →

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Being Careful

Posted on 08/27/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Saturday morning, on the way to a meeting, a taxi driver lost control of his car and spun in a circle. If I would have been there 10 seconds earlier I would have crashed in to him. If i would … Continue reading →

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Being thankful / have gratitude

Posted on 08/26/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Last weekend, I had a nice discussion with friends about being thankful.  We talked about how we needed to be thankful for both the good and the bad. I found some verses to help support me this week. 1 Thessalonians … Continue reading →

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The gift of light

Posted on 08/23/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

For many weeks various people have been suggesting i use the “Our Daily Bread” devotional.  The devotion today was about Sir Christopher Wren, the designer of more than 50 London church’s  during the late 1600s.  It discusses why he did not use … Continue reading →

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Purpose in life

Posted on 08/22/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Today during lunch and actually a common theme of my week was a discussion about working to do what God calls us to do, not what I want to do. That’s my prayer today. Found some nice verses in a … Continue reading →

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Purpose of the bible

Posted on 08/21/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Just read a page of Tim Keller quotes.  Here is a link to the quotes.  One of the quotes in particular spoke to me about the purpose of the bible.   “The Bible’s purpose is not so much to show … Continue reading →

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A time for everything

Posted on 08/20/2013 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Ecclesiates 3 is a great reminder that everything is in God’s hands, God has taken care of every detail, all the more reason to keep our trust in God. My prayer today is that I put Ecclesiates 3 to practice. … Continue reading →

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