Posted by anointedplace on December 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Matthew 13 24 He presented another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while people were sleeping, his enemy came, sowed weeds[a] among the wheat, and left. 26 When the plants sprouted and produced grain, then the weeds also appeared. 27 The landowner’s slaves came to him and said, ‘Master, … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on January 30, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Genesis 22 1-2,8,10-12,15-17 22 Now it came about after these things, that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on October 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Matthew 5:11-12 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. We normally don’t feel blessed when certain people … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on August 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Commentary on Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore – In view of what has been … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on January 13, 2012 · 1 Comment
Matthew 5:14-16 14 l“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 mNor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so nthat1 they may see your … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on August 10, 2011 · 3 Comments
1 Peter 1:3-7 Born Again to a Living Hope 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on May 25, 2011 · 3 Comments
There are some who demand priority over God’s will and seek to be the center of our hearts. They deny it but it is revealed when a deeper love of God is shown. The Holy Spirit reveals truth. If our family shares in our convictions then its not a problem. But if not, Christ promised division in families for his name sake. It should never be a requirement to love someone that you put Jesus to the back for their egos or comfort.
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Posted by anointedplace on May 1, 2011 · 1 Comment
1 Corinthians 5:9-13 (English Standard Version) 9I wrote to you in my letter(A) not to associate with sexually immoral people— 10(B) not at all meaning(C) the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters,(D) since then you would need to go out of the world.11But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone(E) who bears … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on April 16, 2011 · 5 Comments
I guess people wonder why I do what I do. I guess they wonder why I post so much on facebook or why I post blogs so often. I guess they wonder why I have some many twitter posts too. It wouldn’t be an issue if it wasn’t for the content of my posts, … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on April 9, 2011 · 5 Comments
During our lifetime we perform many jobs. As children we dream of having a job that we will enjoy doing for rest of lives. We run off to the universities and various institutions of higher learning in order to follow our dreams. We spend whatever it takes so that duty will be our pleasure. We … Continue reading →
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Weight of It All
Posted by anointedplace on August 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Commentary on Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore – In view of what has been … Continue reading →
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