Spirit Sushi

Are you in that point in your life when it's time to stop being a baby Christian? Then put down that baby bottle, and grab some sushi. This blog shares my thoughts on God's Word. His Word is real, His Word is raw, and His Word will give your spirit what it craves.

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Here’s a cool #Bible study @dresswithpurpose is doing. #1Corinthians #Word

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1 Corinthians 1:5 AMP So that in Him in every respect you were enriched, in full power and readiness of speech to speak of your faith and complete knowledge and illumination to give you full insight into its meaning. ......................... One thing I have worried about is not knowing what to say to people who ask me about my faith. This verse in the Bible tells us that God has "enriched" us. Does that mean the entire Bible downloaded into my brain the moment I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart? No, but I have been amazed at how a passage or verse I may have read or studied months ago can be brought to my mind anew when I need it. That is God's direction through the Holy Soirit.

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Jeremiah 29:11-14 ESV

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord , plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord , and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord , and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.

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This is one of my favorite passages.

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If you haven't listened to 20 Years Brand New, then you should! There are plenty of covers by great artists of some old school songs. Well done, Gotee Records!

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Remember why you are worshipping. Don't go through the motions.

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Dagon Meets God

I have been studying the book 1 Samuel. The following is a haiku I wrote after reading 1 Samuel 5:1-5. ............................................................................ Dagon Meets God Dagon made of stone Crumbled before the living God of Israel. ................................................................................

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"Word of God Speak" Mercy Me

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Why Should We Read the Bible?

1 Samuel 3:21 NIV The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word. ................................................... There are Christians who do not study the Bible. We know we should, but we make excuses. We tell ourselves we do not have time in our hectic schedule, but the truth is people make time for the things that are important. I am not saying we have to study The Word for eight hours a day. I am talking about reading a chapter, a section, a few verses, or maybe only one verse, and writing, discussing, meditating, or praying about it. Why should we study the Bible? 1. I believe 1 Samuel 3:21 says it best. If you study God's Word, He will reveal himself to you. That is pretty awesome! 2. Put on the armor of God. Satan does all he can to tear us down, discourage, and destroy us. Every time he tries to whisper those lies to you, combat them with God's Word. 3. Do you want to know God's will for your life? Study the Bible. God will show you things as you get closer to Him through The Word. I enjoy writing, but it was not until I spent time in the Bible that I realized that was something God wanted me to do. I find I am most productive after spending time in studying scripture. His Word inspires me. Challenge: Make an appointment with God. Do it now. Take out your planner or smartphone, and schedule some time everyday to spend time with Him through the Bible. Start small. If you make it quality time, God will take five minutes. I set aside an hour. Sometimes I do not use the whole hour, but other times I use every single minute or more. After your first day, week, or month, reflect on how God has revealed himself to you. What has he been doing in your life? Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:21 Ephesians 6:10-18 Jeremiah 29:11-13 Psalm 1:2 Joshua 1:8 Song: "Word of God Speak" Mercy Me

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I found this gem today.

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Peak 313 Fitness's "Dream it. Do it." series begins tomorrow.  Are you ready?  I used a corkboard instead of posterboard, so I can reuse it for next year. 

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YouTuber kandeejohnson has some positive advice and some encouraging words.  I will be watching this a few more times for sure!

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The year 2014 is here, and that means many of you have made, or will be making, some New Year's resolutions. This blog is starting a series this January about making those resolutions into a reality via vision board. Being a visual person myself, a vision board looks better than just a plain list of things I want to do. I am going to read the series and make a vision board myself. If you are having problems making your resolutions become a reality, check out my blog from last year, or join Peak313 Fitness for their series and create your own vision board. Happy New Year! May 2014 be your best year yet!

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I just finished day 2 of The Songs Of Christmas Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

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I just finished day 1 of The Songs Of Christmas Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

I wish I was there with the shepherds when the angels appeared in the sky.  I bet the whole experience was terrifying and amazing at the same time!

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"God's Not Dead" Newsboys

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I just finished day 1 of Newsboys - The Overflow Devo Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com ...................................... John 14:16-21 NIV And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—  the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be  in you.  I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.  Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.  On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.  Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” ................................................... I used to direct my prayers skyward when I was a child.  I did not know, or understand, that Jesus was with me, inside me, all along.  What a comfort that is!  Know that your prayers are not sound waves bouncing off the walls and disappearing into silence.  You have a captive audience inside you who knows what you are going to say even before you say it!  Challenge: Try not to talk at God; speak with Him. Converse with Him all the time, not only when you need something. Scripture: John 14 Ephesians 6:18 Music: "God's Not Dead" Newsboys