Tag Archives: Jesus

Don’t Waste Your Pain by @RickWarren

Posted on 06/11/2017 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Yesterday, I was challenge when a friend explained how he talks with people in the deli line that he doesn’t know, sometimes sharing about the pain in his life. The chat reminded me of a podcast “Don’t Waste Your Pain” by … Continue reading →

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Paul’s story is told in Acts 7:58-28:31 & throughout New Testament @TyndaleHouse #LifeApplicationStudyBible #PrHrnr

Posted on 01/14/2017 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Just read Acts 9, I am reading through Acts now for the third time using Professor Grant Horner’s Bible Reading System. This is a great story. Acts 9 start’s with Saul threatening Christians, his goal to have them put in prison … Continue reading →

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How to: “Praying in God’s Word” by @Don95Merritt

Posted on 10/16/2016 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Below are links to a couple blog posts by Don Merritt. I am thankful I stumbled upon them. The first post “Humility Exemplified” followed by a post answering someone’s “how to” question about the first post. How to: “Praying in … Continue reading →

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Rejecting the Real Jesus, Excellent sermon by @timkellernyc

Posted on 08/21/2016 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Great sermon by Timothy Keller, its worth a listen, “The Real Jesus.” Rejecting the Real Jesus Why do so many people disbelieve Christianity and reject the message of Jesus Christ? The underlying problem is that we do not want to … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses

Posted on 05/04/2016 by GettingCloserToOurGod

A friend mentioned to me this morning how he had been encouraged by someones vigilance in being accountable to others. He said Hebrews 12 is being worked out in that persons life. What great verses these are. I am so thankful! … Continue reading →

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“Jesus ‘opens the door to a new life,'” The Archbishop of Canterbury

Posted on 04/10/2016 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Here is a poem by W.H. Auden followed by an exert from a sermon by The Archbishop of Canterbury. It’s great poem and sermon. A good reminder about how we are isolated from others and God and how autonomy does this. The … Continue reading →

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Restoring Broken Fellowship: Getting Along with One Another by @RickWarren

Posted on 03/05/2016 by GettingCloserToOurGod

God has given us this ministry of restoring relationships. — 2 Corinthians 5:18.  This Devotional Daily was timely delivered to my inbox. Very helpful, thank you FaithGateway and Rick Warren!   Restoring Broken Fellowship: Getting Along with One Another by Rick Warren, from Daily … Continue reading →

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Getting along with One Another by Rick Warren

Posted on 02/22/2016 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Good devotional here from Rich Warren, packed with great verses to help map all day to day circumstances to following Christ and loving others, period. Thanks Rick!   Restoring Broken Fellowship: Getting Along with One Another by Rick Warren, from Daily Inspiration … Continue reading →

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Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? – Matthew 11:28-30

Posted on 12/28/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Matthew 11:28-30 is the bible verse of the day on BibleGateway.com today. The Message and NIV verses of these verses are posted below. What great verses to start out the day.  Found Jim Shaddix’s sermon on these verses helpful.  Here’s … Continue reading →

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God is Love – 1 John 4:7-10

Posted on 12/26/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

A friend replied to me with the following note and bible verse.  What a blessing to receive. “We wish & hope that you and your family have a Blessed Christmas & a Healthy, Joyful & Peaceful New Year as you … Continue reading →

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