tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-286310262024-02-28T10:27:35.554-06:00All Things CreatedAll things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:3 (ESV)Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comBlogger300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-30102083247901675662014-02-19T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-19T07:00:04.686-06:00Enslaved<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-86020021764868234352014-02-18T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-18T07:00:09.296-06:00Complement<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-75953529058142835602014-02-17T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-17T07:00:01.449-06:00Faith & Works<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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There are some who would argue that this verse suggests that in order to prove one is faithful that they must DO "works". Which would then imply that we must do something (ie: acts of service) in order to earn our way into heaven.<br />
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But there is nothing we could ever do to earn our way into heaven. That's the beauty of Jesus' sacrifice. He gave his life for us freely, and there is nothing we could ever do or give that could repay that kind of gift. I interpret this verse as saying that our faith causes us to live lives of service, not because we have to but because we want to.<br />
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I can also interpret this verse to be saying that if someone says they have faith, but does not show it through their acts (the way they live), that their faith is non-existent or, at the very least, questionable.<br />
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This verse reminds me of another verse (John 13:35) which inspired the song "They'll Know We Are Christians".<br />
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Please understand that this is a very simplified version of what I believe/feel about this verse. Please feel free to share your own thoughts.<br />
<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-65977584785912719562014-02-16T20:53:00.003-06:002014-02-16T21:18:29.568-06:00Laboring<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-55462714321472037352014-02-15T20:32:00.003-06:002014-02-15T20:32:40.543-06:00Do Not Love the World<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-74076915883526176062014-02-14T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-14T07:00:10.783-06:00Peace<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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My wish to all who see this post, on this day when many people focus on romantic love, is that each and everyone of you has peace. Peace in your heart, in your life, and in your world.<br />
<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-42807711567985143752014-02-13T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-13T07:00:02.129-06:00His Good Purpose<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-17230522384651605032014-02-12T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-12T07:00:18.795-06:00Forgiven<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-62294208445735434132014-02-11T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-11T07:00:10.225-06:00Dying and Living<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-12698181228545764082014-02-10T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-10T07:00:04.274-06:00His Creation<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-74572232166091516702014-02-09T21:02:00.000-06:002014-02-09T21:02:09.201-06:00Prepared For Us<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-40479289705443722362014-02-08T20:32:00.003-06:002014-02-08T20:32:55.613-06:00By Grace<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-8912174130219424042014-02-07T07:00:00.000-06:002014-02-07T07:00:13.458-06:00Breath of Life<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-16360191661382421972014-02-06T20:27:00.002-06:002014-02-06T20:27:42.816-06:00A Shepherd<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-8097945088975199812014-02-05T20:08:00.002-06:002014-02-05T20:08:24.804-06:00Spiritual Stones<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-54074232183606034682014-02-04T20:26:00.001-06:002014-02-17T20:30:53.659-06:00The Interest of Others<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-84390489490918742482014-02-03T19:58:00.003-06:002014-02-03T19:58:47.670-06:00Stay Humble<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-59653503830963655652014-02-02T21:02:00.004-06:002014-02-02T21:02:49.944-06:00Our Rock<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-936429581038787232014-02-01T20:52:00.004-06:002014-02-02T21:03:12.075-06:00Pray for Everyone<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds this difficult to do. On my good days I am able to remind myself that the Lord who loves me, loves EVERYONE. And then I pray for those who I find it difficult to pray for, because those who are difficult to pray for may need our prayers the most.<br />
<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-14287097220285566662014-01-31T07:00:00.000-06:002014-01-31T07:00:03.847-06:00Burning Faith<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-60586891824170430392014-01-30T07:00:00.000-06:002014-01-30T07:00:06.149-06:00You are in Him<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-51132626353518844622014-01-29T07:00:00.000-06:002014-01-29T07:00:00.312-06:00In and For<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-62207621954795676682014-01-28T07:00:00.000-06:002014-01-28T07:00:08.040-06:00Rejoice!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-53533789627919624142014-01-27T07:00:00.000-06:002014-01-27T07:00:06.845-06:00Live Your Life<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Dorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12945293807891021871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28631026.post-86900766037678151802014-01-26T07:00:00.000-06:002014-01-26T07:00:04.583-06:00Control<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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