Lk 9:62 But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."

Albert Barnes-
He that is not willing to sacrifice "everything" for the cause of God, is really willing to sacrifice nothing.

The Biggest Decision of All
*PVTD - Deliverance from the problem statements in life.
*NVTD - Bondage to the problems statements in life.-EBC

He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Prov 17:27

A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool. Prov 17:10

He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished. Pro 17:5

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver. Pro 16:16

Ps 119:72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver

Ps 119:69 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart

Your grace is enough for me!

Allow the negative to strengthen your faith, don't react but simply respond

Never forget that it is GOD who ordained your life -Pastor Ed Collins

Ps 103:12

Phi 2:3
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;

Forgiveness- Holding a grudge is the antithesis of forgiveness and destroys relationships.~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

There is no idleness in the spiritual life; you are either moving forward or backwards at all times!

We must move on and let the past be the past. What's done is done. God has a plan lets get moving. Kick it in high gear.

Ps 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments

Are u living in the now? Or are you living in the past?

Your plans become His plans through doctrinal orientation. You will blow up your old plans once u see the truth.

What is the sense in taking notes if we don't review them? Decompress those lessons which are packed full of truths.

Amos 5:24 "But let justice roll down like waters And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."

Ecc 10:1 Dead flies make a perfumer's oil stink, so a little foolishness is weightier than wisdom and honor.

Matthew 10:8b Freely you have received, freely give.

God is amazing!

Often the negative only strengthens my Faith

Last time I checked, God created the doctor

The woman is a natural teacher but since she's under the authority of man she can't be a preacher-Thieme

The boy learns from the father's example as well as the mother's teaching

The boy learns respect for women from his mother- Thieme

God simply wants to release the chains from you; to set u FREE!

There are many religions but only ONE Savior!

People are not carried by good times. -GBC

Commitment Breeds Contentment-
Commit to Him. Trust in Him. There you shall find peace, happiness, and contentment. -Pastor Ed Collins

Faith-True faith relaxes you, settles you, orients you to life in a manner reminiscent of our Lord. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia

Faith-
True faith relaxes you, settles you, orients you to life in a manner reminiscent of our Lord. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Without capacity for life from doctrine in the soul no blessing is worth having. -Col. Thieme

It's not that we fail, it's that we must move on. Name and cite those sins and stay inside the divine plan of God.

Psa 55:22 ¶ Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

Lam 3:40 Let us examine and probe our ways, And let us return to the Lord.

Nothing beats positive volition towards bible doctrine, nothing. Haha, I love it!

I still can't get over the fact that my all time favorite player has the same, rare middle name as me. John Albert Elway, God is too Good!

Awesome church lesson today, Pats kick butt and our brother in Christ, Tebow gets his first win....priceless eh? ;)

Step #1 To Deliverance-
The point is that we all fail - the idea is to take responsibility for our failures! ~ Pastor Ed Collins

The Pre-Counsel of Wisdom-
Wisdom guides us BEFORE we have to bear negative results!~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. -Ps 119:11

Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading -Chambers

2 Cor 2:15 For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing;

2 Cor 2:11 so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.

Since He has done all the work, he deserves our gratitude!

He didn't have to do it folks!

1 Cor 2:5 so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.

Can you walk? What a grace gift that is!

John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

John 17:13 "But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves."

You may bathe in the pool all u want, however I prefer bathing in the doctrine. <3, blessed out!

Blessed out baby!

John 15:5"I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing."

Only grace can exalt God, therefore only grace can exalt you! <3 Eusebeia

Through grace orientation, you realize that it's not your problem to transform yourself- it's His! Learning by Doctrine is the key to this.

The joy set before you is the reason you continue to learn doctrine. Pressing on, growing in His grace and knowledge. What could be better?

There is always a bright side when you live by grace ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Good decisions come about from the input of good doctrine in the soul

God's mercy is superior to man's

Grace solves our problems, not us! We must learn how to receive His grace

Confidence does not come from arrogance, that is pseudo confidence. -Col Thieme

Commitment breeds contentment.

Ps 16:11 You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.

Ps 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." NIV

The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.
Shakespeare

We waste a lot of time running after people we could have caught by just standing still. (Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960)

Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday and all's well ~unknown

A man with one watch knows what time it is; a man with two watches is never quite sure. ~Lee Segall

Prov 3:33

Rom 14:8

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Pro 16:24

Mt 13:12

Continue to observe all that He shows you by grace- EBC

There is a single cause for a relaxed mental attitude and it is Bible Doctrine -EBC

Grace works from the inside-out, just like the Christian who is grace-oriented examines themselves from the inside-out. ~ Pastor Ed Collins

God is so amazing! Everything seems to be falling into place. I am truly BLOWN AWAY!

Ecc 7:5

Dt 25:13-16, what kind of weights are in your bag?

Stress occurs from failing to trust in God, ref. EX 16:2

Luke 2:40

Mental attitude sins are like mental murder

He gives snow like wool: He scatters the frost like ashes. Ps 147:16

Eph 3:16

2 Cor 4:7

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Grace-Orientation-Humility means you accept HIS form of deliverance, regardless of whether or not it suits your “taste”.~ Pastor Ed Collins

Are you ready for some...SURVIVOR? Not football as the popular question asks. :)

Pro 14:11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, But the tent of the upright will flourish.

Pro 14:6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none, But knowledge is easy to one who has understanding.

Pro 14:3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.

Proverbs 14:30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.

Rejoice, again I say, Rejoice! <3 it! Ty for the reminder Kay.

The Word of God is thee Ultimate Refresher and Power in this life!

Quote of the day, "If D.Howard fouls out MAGIC will get blown out" -Frederick Quick..This after the major trade by the Magic.

James 5:8 You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.

James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Galatians 5:24-25

Matt 6:34 ¶ "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

..Put no confidence in the flesh, Phil 3:3

Holding fast the word of life...Phil 2:16

Biblical humility is aggressive -EBC

Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.

Nature of God's Plan -constant emphasis on forward momentum w/self examination on the way- EBC

Blessed out, Unos has a gluten free pizza special instead of 13 I pay 8 and get a side salad!

Baffles me how so many study hard for a good job, but neglect the study on how to live life aka BD

Never marry a man you don't respect -Thieme

The trouble is in the soul but most try to satisfy it with their bodies

Focus on the Savior, not the storm

Its always what transpires in the soul that counts the most

Be a vessel of mercy

Faith or nothing!

Don't forget that it's a privilege to drive and also a privilege to live life; Both can be taken away in an instant!

Enjoy everlasting freedom found only in our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

Forgiver or hater, Healing or hurting, choose wisely

Forgiver or hater, Healing or hurting, choose wisely

Away with the seduction, I only want Truth and abundantly will do!

God is using me and He can use you too, in fact He's patiently awaiting for your willingness

I discovered what I have been searching for all my life, TRUTH and I hope u find it too.

Take it from God, Doctrine is Truth w/o it we are misguided just like the sheep led to the slaughter

Everything is accelerated now, with technology you can drown in nothingness or flourish with Truth

As much as bible doctrine is despised among many, its fascinating to see how IT has withstood all these yrs wo blemish

God only wants to make your life better here and now as well as for all of eternity, why reject that offer?

What people are really saying is that there is no purpose in life, this is all pointless. I beg to differ as well as God

Nothingness vs Truth, astounds me how many choose the former

Some sit and complain about life while others take in doctrine and learn about the truth of the privilege of life

Misery loves company, who do you hang around with?

Interesting how it seems the majority of the miserable lack truth, while the majority of the content love truth

Your volition holds the key to either highways to freedom, or dead ends to bondage. You choose, no one else.

Most say they don't have the time but in reality all we do is have time!

The instant gratification complex is consuming us all. Patience is a lost virtue.

No walls, only open doors

Bald men with no jobs and no money, who live with their parents, don't approach strange women. ~George

Bible Doctrine, does the body good! Ref. Prov 3:8~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Psalms 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

It's always easier to cope with the difficulty when we understand it by means of bible doctrine

Edy's Take The Cake Ice Creme is the absolute BOMB!

Wow, incredible victory by the Celtics tonight, Doc is the man with that exceptional play call!

The Solution to Dysfunction -If you want greater relationships in life, then focus on your relationship with Christ first. ~ EBC

Our Best Friend-The Person we share our most important, most critical relationship with is also the most tolerant by an infinite degree! EBC

Relating To Christ First
* The “Responder” has prioritized a relationship with TLJC.
* The “Reactor” has not. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, EBC

There’s a Difference
* “Reacting”: refers to emotionalism
* “Responding”: refers to spending BD
~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

LIFE IS GOOD! So awesome to catch up with old friends. <3 Blessed out!

Every opportunity is a chance to witness in some way, shape, or form. Be creative. ;)

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The Hot Stove just exploded, and the Sox came out looking prettier than a Ray Allen jumper. ~The Drop

John 14:6

2 Tim 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Gal 5:15 But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.

The Sox are blessed out now with Gonzo and Crawford!

Ya, Marriage Ref will be back baby! Sunday March 6th at 8pm!

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For our Military, we are blessed because of them

Others-Living for others is a state of mind, not a list of “things to do.” ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Gal 5:15 But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.

Functional Relationships-Those with the greatest understanding of grace are the possessors of the most virtuous relationships! ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Potential Good_-God’s omniscience foreordained all of your personal relationships to exist, knowing the potential good that PVTD could produce along the way. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

The Solution to Dysfunction-If you want greater relationships in life, then focus on your relationship with Christ first. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Relating To Christ First- Our top priority should be our relationship with our Lord - without that one, none of the others will ever function properly. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Red Sox got Carl too, wow they are out to dominate this year! :)

MC Hammer had it right back in the day, that's why we pray!

We should always buckle into the doctrine and avoid the emotional pitfalls

We should always buckle into the doctrine and avoid the emotional pitfalls

There is always some good in EVERY situation. Look into how the situation can bring glory to God.

There is always some good in EVERY situation. Look into how the situation can bring glory to God.

We should always buckle into the doctrine and avoid the emotional pitfalls

When you spend the doctrine, you benefit as well as all the others. They will take notice.

We must use, spend, consume the doctrine if we truly want to grow.

Rom 12:9-21 -true picture of what it means to live for others

Christianity is about relationships

Why is it a hamburger and not a beefburger?

Its all about humility and not self esteem

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Capacity for life is related to application of doctrine. If you cannot apply doctrine it is because of roadblocks in the soul. ~Thieme

Love of the blessor causes the blessee to continually enjoy his blessings. ~Thieme

Without capacity for life from doctrine in the soul no blessing is worth having. ~Thieme

Right Man/Right Woman is determined in the soul and spirit, but identification is helped along by bone structure. ~Thieme

Most things are so laughable and a waste of time. I choose to keep my eyes on doctrine, aka the mind of Christ. <3 in Him, Praying for those in need.

Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6

Grace Shines Light-
There’s always a bright side of things if you learn to live by means of grace. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Potential Goodness- There is potential goodness designed into every relationship we forge in life. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

God Decreed Our Calling-
Being called to a purpose that involves interactions with others means that same purpose is decreed to include our responses to such interactions for the potential of spiritual growth. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

The real decision to solve your problems is your daily attitude toward doctrine. -Thieme

Who do u love by The Doors, love it!

A friendly church is a grace oriented church -Thieme

Without grace in the soul, you can't help but be truly miserable

I say the Broncos hire John Elway as their coach.

"That's what happens when you get behind a zillion points" -Rex Ryan after getting smoked by the Pats...haha he is too funny

God always speaks to us through the Bible as His spoken Word, which is called logos. God loves to be personal with us and He speaks to us in a very special way through the logos, the Word of God, a word of encouragement sometimes referred to as a rhema. -GBC

ROM 9:19-20 You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will? On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, “Why did you make me like this,” will it?

Dear Gruden, I know you are a big fan of Tebow and you can also be the GM, we need you to help bail us out in Denver. :)

Rom 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good

Mt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Grace excludes human merit

When you put a foot in the door, there is no salvation. Its faith alone in Christ alone. -Thieme

Don't forget, the Lord Jesus Christ is the ONLY one true celebrity in life.

Romans 5:5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

The Voice of Our Shepherd
* The Rod ensures we’re paying attention to the right “voice”. (ref: John 10:27)
* The Staff ensures we continue to focus on the directives of that “voice”. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

IMPORTANT: the whole changing your profile picture to your favorite cartoon is really a scam that will be shown on tv, we are advised to change em back

Manufacturing Conflict-There are people in this world that simply aren’t comfortable unless they can somehow position themselves on a so-called “winning team”. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Phil 2:14 ¶ Do all things without grumbling or disputing;

1 Cor 11:7 For a man ought not to have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man.

Physical bonding though enjoyable for some, will not carry the couple. Their bond must be based on a soul fusion. Just as our bond with the Lord Jesus Christ must be based on a soul structure. ~GBC

Ecc 9:9 Enjoy life with the woman whom you love all the days of your fleeting life which He has given to you under the sun; for this is your reward in life and in your toil in which you have labored under the sun.

Ecc 7:9 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger resides in the bosom of fools.

Patience, kindness, and joy are the beauty treatments that help us become truly lovely-on the inside. ~NAS Study Bible

Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

1 Peter 5:6 ¶ Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time

The Spiritual Life is not about being cold and rigid towards others. We must learn from how the Pharisees, Scribes and Sadducees acted in such a way.

2 Pet 1:20-21 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

The word of God is alive and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of the soul and the spirit, and of the joints and the marrow, and is a critic of thoughts and intents of the heart. (Heb. 4:12)

Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel

Matthew 11:30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Anyone else see the Phil Simms dummy they had on Inside the NFL? lol

The Divine Masterpiece-
Categories of Bible Doctrine are all simply brush strokes meant to paint a greater image of our Lord in our souls. ~ Pastor Ed Collins, Eusebeia Bible Church

Believers who have PVTD, escape from the doubt and darkness of this lost and dying world.

Let's not forget that its a privilege to live out the lives God has given us

There is doctrine for every situation in life, why reject it?

Happiness in life cannot be divorced from virtue in life -Thieme

Romans 8:28 ¶ And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Genesis 3:12 lesson- we must take responsibility for our own actions.

Christian activism distracts the believer from the divine plan of God.

The Satanic message for this age will be reformation and self-development, while the message of God is regeneration by the power of the Spirit. Lewis S Chafer

True salvation is wholly a work of God, and provides a standing in Christ which is the very righteousness of God -Lewis Sperry Chafer

I just can't understand why any christian would be so against studying the Word of God, it baffles me.

1Cor 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God

Its not until we discover who and what we really are until we can appreciate the glory of God

It's a whole new ballgame once u see the Truth

If we wander, we will grow hungry and thirsty -Pastor Ed Collins

We should be careful of how we treat others because we are all created in God's image

Fabio from Survivor said the best quote. It's always cold and rainy out there and he said he doesn't care if its SNOWING he is not quitting. lol <3 it!

Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people -Lewis Sperry Chafer

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