Monthly Archives: August 2015

goTandem is a Blessing

Posted on 08/28/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

In 2013, I met a man in Hong Kong named Arnie.  He told me about a free phone app goTandem. Arnie explained to me how research shows that daily bible engagement keeps us closer to Jesus. I’ve been using goTandem ever since. … Continue reading →

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Famous Verse: John 3:16, Not So Famous: Luke 9:23, a book by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan

Posted on 08/15/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Two Bible Verses Famous… John  3:16 (NIV) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (Written by John the Evangelist) Not so famous – at least to me…Luke 9:23 … Continue reading →

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The Pure Way – Psalm 119:9-16

Posted on 08/11/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Words to remember After reading Psalm 119:9-16, I found a blog referencing the verses (Delight by Remembering) and also an explanation of the verses (The Pure Way). These are powerful verses. Psalm 119:9-16 (NIV) ב Beth 9 How can a young person … Continue reading →

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The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life

Posted on 08/09/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

by Os Guinness Click to buy on Amazon.com “The Call” continues to stand as a classic, reflective work on life’s purpose. Best-selling author Os Guinness goes beyond our surface understanding of God’s call and addresses the fact that God has a … Continue reading →

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MARGINALIZED! How the Bible has been sidelined in our search for spirituality.

Posted on 08/09/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Woodrow Michael Kroll Book Summary (to Buy) QUESTIONS . . . SEARCHING . . . FRUSTRATIONWe’re all on a personal quest for spirituality. You know you’re a spiritual being living in a scientific and secular world, but how do you find … Continue reading →

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You’re Blessed – Matthew 5-7 (Sermon on the Mount)

Posted on 08/08/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

This weekend, I finished reading Russell Stendal’s book “Rescue the Captors.”   A friend had recently sent me this book after reading it himself and being spiritually encouraged by it.  I now see why. Stendal; being in dangerous circumstances, learned to rely … Continue reading →

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