Bible: John 1:14; not what you thought

Most people point to this to "prove" that Jesus (Yashua) was together with our God (YHWH) before the world was created, but if you really read it properly, that's not what it says, is it? It says that the Word was embodied in flesh, but that does not necessarily mean that said flesh and the Word are literally the same. Think of Jesus as an avatar for the Word, and that, I believe, is a more accurate description of what's going on here. Not only does that make sense, but it also works properly with the concept of a SINGLE God, not a "triune" god. There are numerous references of our God saying that there is no other god than Him, as well as other references about His son specifically not being equal to Him. To believe in a "trinity" you have to disregard far too many verses.

Link:http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201:14;&version=31;

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Bible: Psalm 19:14 (Keeping centered on God)

A great prayer, to ask that one's thoughts and words are pleasing to God. Your actions will follow what you say and do. Like Solomon asking for wisdom, God is definitely pleased when we ask to be as He wants us to be.

Link:http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=31&search=Psalm%2019:14

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Bible: Romans 12:2, the pattern of this world

Think about this; "the pattern of this world" means "what everyone else does." So usually, whatever people think is right, when it's thought as such in popular opinion... it's probably wrong. This also parallels the story of the wide gate vs. the narrow gate. Popular opinion is usually wrong! I also like this verse because it shows that you CAN align yourself with our God's plan and know what it is. That is, although you can't possibly know what His overall plan is, you can certainly be guided by His spirit and feel that a certain course of action is right or wrong. Thanks, YHWH.

Link:http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=31&search=Romans%2012:2

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World: G7 pledge %u2018no more Lehmans%u2019

Wow. How great would it be to have someone backing you so that it's IMPOSSIBLE for you to fail? Next thought after that: How great would it be to sit on your duff and do NOTHING because someone's guaranteeing to back you up? Match that together with "power corrupts" and you've got something eerily similar to what's really going on...

Link:http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5a4ab6f2-988a-11dd-ace3-000077b07658.html?nclick_check=1

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Bible: Jeremiah 29:11(I gots PLANS)

This is a "classic" verse in the sense that many people have heard it. For good reason; it's a very reassuring verse and as it is from God, one can gain real hope from it even when times are down. Which, coincidentally, they are right now for many, many people. I go to sleep at night, able to relax, because I know enough to give my worries to God. I know that even if the "world should end," that is, the economy goes to poop or should I lose my house, job, whatever - life will still go on, it will get better, and I can look forward to some really great times that will make it all worth it. Yeah, our God is pretty cool.

Link:http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?version=31&search=Jeremiah%2029:11

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Bible: Always be ready

I like this one. It does remind me of a speech given by, I believe, Sheldon Emry, where he described a practical modern application of this, but it also brings to mind another verse in (again, I believe) 1Timothy where it says to rejoice when being questioned. The thing to remember is that God is with you especially when, trusting in Him, you are placed in a position to answer according to His word. This verse also contains instruction to read and consider His word, the Bible, on a regular basis. This is what will HELP you be ready at any time. Even reviewing things that you already know is important because it just strengthens your resolve - and it might shed light on areas that you may have previously misunderstood.

Link:http://bible.christiansunite.com/search.cgi?version=all&search=blessing&passage=1Pe 3:15&from=gadget

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Bible: Wives and beauty

1 Peter 3:3-4 talks about a woman's beauty. As I read this the thought occurred to me of how much my daughter, now four years old, loves to dress up and make herself beautiful. She can change clothes a million times a day and never tire of it. Each dress is more beautiful than the last, even if it's going back to one she had on earlier. Is it coincidence that while the Bible tells women to not concern themselves with outer beauty, little girls are obsessed with it? It is a sign of maturity for girls to grow past the outer beauty and focus on the spirit, becoming good in the eyes of God.

Link:http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=67&chapter=3&version=31

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