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Nehemiah, 15 of 66

Joe — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:51 +0000

Nehemiah, 15 of 66

I’ve had the joy or preaching parts or all of the book of Nehemiah on a number of occasions. Presently God has put into my heart a book from this great story that evolved from some Tenth Dot work I had the privilege of doing back in January. Every time I open to this book, I can’t read it without fixating on eight words (in the NIV anyway. Your translation may have a few more or less). They come in the middle of a verse in the middle of a passage moments before Nehemiah speaks to the world’s most powerful man. [warning, your participation in today’s Tenth Dot is coming...]

Ezra, 14 of 66

Joe — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:53 +0000

Ezra, 14 of 66:

If you’re like me, when you heard that today’s TD was in the book of Ezra, you had to start in Genesis and figure out where in the heck this book was in the Bible. I don’t have many memorable sermons in my brain from this book — not too many coffee table books written about Ezra and his ministry.

But maybe there should be! Enjoy today’s Tenth Dot and when you get to the last page, I hope you’ll be ready to respond as God leads through His Word!

Built up in Prayer

Joe — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:00:53 +0000

Every once in a while it seems like God makes the Christian life pretty simple. I’m not making matters easy, believe me, just sometimes it’s simple: Simple and easy ARE NOT the same thing.

Growing in Silence

Danny — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:00:21 +0000

Growth happens in silence. It’s in the stillness that God can remind us of who He is. Somehow when we slow down enough to feel the wind in our face, it’s then that we realize that God has been trying to speak to us for so long. It’s when we are quiet enough to hear God’s creation that He whispers the secrets of eternity. It’s in the stillness that we embrace the wonder and majesty of the Holy One. Take time today to be still.

Wonder

Danny — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:00:04 +0000

Luke 23:46

⁴⁶Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.

Prayers

Danny — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:00:37 +0000

The critical question for our generation—and for every generation—

is this: If you could have heaven, with no sickness, and with all the

friends you ever had on earth, and all the food you ever liked, and

all the leisure activities you ever enjoyed, and all the natural beau-

ties you ever saw, all the physical pleasures you ever tasted, and no

human conflict or any natural disasters, could you be satisfied with

heaven, if Christ were not there?

-John Piper, God is the Gospel

Wrestling

Joe — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:00:38 +0000

“If I wished to humble anyone, I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self-confessions." Dean C.J. Vaughan quoted in Spiritual Maturity by J. Oswald Sanders

Ehud changed history

Danny — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:00:59 +0000

It’s crazy to me how much like the Israelites I am. There are moments where my life is so focused on God that I literally can’t get enough of Him. I want to be in His presence, in His Word, in fellowship, serving wherever I can, living and moving in Him. Then all of the sudden I notice I am more concerned about Jack Bauer and the next American Idol then I am about hearing the voice of God. Continually in the book of Judges it says, "they forgot about their God". What a sad statement. How can we forget about God? How can we forget about His love? How can we forget about His love that crossed through the universe to be with us? Yet we do. We forget about His passion, His love, His mercy, His provision, His gift, His Word, and His story. Then by His grace He sends us a reminder. In the book of Judges after the Israelites had forgotten about their God and lived their own way. They cry out to God for help and God raises up a man to rescue them. I want you to think about this phrase:

God’s plan for worry: 3/6

Joe — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:00:57 +0000

This is part 3 of a 6 part series on worry from Philippians 4:4-9. Today as we examine verse six of this passage, we will take a hard look at the two clear commands given in this passage. The problem with today’s study is this: When we see clear commands in Scripture the onus of obedience is placed on us. In other words, when you know the truth, God expects you to live it. James said it like this,

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

The great news is, as you and I learn to apply these commands from Scripture, we will learn to replace our fear, worry and anxiety with joy, gentleness and the peace of God. So be readers AND doers today!

Prayer

Danny — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:40 +0000

As busy as Jesus was, as consumed as He was by His mission, as overwhelmed as He must have felt at times, He withdrew often to pray. Even when it meant leaving the physical and spiritual needs of the crowds unmet, He withdrew to lonely places. In those quiet and intimate times, Jesus drew strength for what He knew lay ahead. . .By escaping the noise of His day, Jesus established a discipline all believers should follow. After all, if it was necessary for Jesus, it is vital for those who profess to follow Him.

Tenth Dot Ministries » prayer

Nehemiah, 15 of 66

Nehemiah, 15 of 66

Ezra, 14 of 66

Ezra, 14 of 66:

Built up in Prayer

Growing in Silence

Wonder

Luke 23:46

⁴⁶Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.

Prayers

The critical question for our generation—and for every generation—

is this: If you could have heaven, with no sickness, and with all the

friends you ever had on earth, and all the food you ever liked, and

all the leisure activities you ever enjoyed, and all the natural beau-

ties you ever saw, all the physical pleasures you ever tasted, and no

human conflict or any natural disasters, could you be satisfied with

heaven, if Christ were not there?

-John Piper, God is the Gospel

Wrestling

“If I wished to humble anyone, I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self-confessions." Dean C.J. Vaughan quoted in Spiritual Maturity by J. Oswald Sanders

Ehud changed history

God’s plan for worry: 3/6

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Prayer

-Charles Stanley,

The Glorious Journey

Tenth Dot Ministries » prayer

Nehemiah, 15 of 66

Nehemiah, 15 of 66

Ezra, 14 of 66

Ezra, 14 of 66:

Built up in Prayer

Growing in Silence

Wonder

Luke 23:46

46Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.

Prayers

The critical question for our generation—and for every generation—

is this: If you could have heaven, with no sickness, and with all the

friends you ever had on earth, and all the food you ever liked, and

all the leisure activities you ever enjoyed, and all the natural beau-

ties you ever saw, all the physical pleasures you ever tasted, and no

human conflict or any natural disasters, could you be satisfied with

heaven, if Christ were not there?

-John Piper, God is the Gospel

Wrestling

“If I wished to humble anyone, I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self-confessions." Dean C.J. Vaughan quoted in Spiritual Maturity by J. Oswald Sanders

Ehud changed history

God’s plan for worry: 3/6

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Prayer

-Charles Stanley,

The Glorious Journey

⁴⁶Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.