Gail Sanders
Gail Sanders has been selling books online through her business, Gail's Books, for over 12 years, recently taught Algebra part-time through a homeschool academy, and enjoys teaching adult Sunday School classes through her church.
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10 Tips for Organizing the Sickroom for the CaregiverHaving a clutter free, well organized sickroom can help both the caregiver and the patient. Here are ten tips to help you succeed in this area.
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How Google Books is Helping to Destroy My Used Book BusinessI know its nothing personal, but Google Books decision to offer free and easily accessible eBooks is damaging to the used book market. Their techonlogy is helping to destroy my small business.
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Ten Thought Provoking Quotes from "The Life You Always Wanted" by John OrtbergFor easy reference I've provided ten quotes from John Ortberg's book "The Life You Always Wanted." Not only are these quotes thought provoking, they also give a fair overview of what this book is about.
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And Even Twelve More Inspirational Sayings and Quotes About Success and FailureThis is my third and final listing of inspirational sayings and quotes taken from success guru John C. Maxwell's book "Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success." Enjoy!
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Fifteen More Inspirational Sayings and Quotes About Success and FailureSuccess guru John C. Maxwell has collected a wealth of inspirational sayings and quotes about success and failure for his book "Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success." Here is a list of fifteen of them for easy reference.
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Ten Inspirational Sayings and Quotes About Success and FailureHere is a collection of inspirational sayings and quotes from a variety of authors, collected by success guru John C. Maxwell for his book "Failing Foward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success."
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Seven Things Failure is Not According to Success Guru John C. MaxwellWe all struggle with misconceptions about failure. Success guru John C. Maxwell does an excellent job out outlining the seven things failure is not in his book "Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success."
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Algebra, Geometry, and Precalculus Help: Finding the Equation of the Perpendicular Bisector of a Line SegmentHere I walk through what the math student must do in order to find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of a line segment. All the necessary formulas are included, as well as a sample problem solved.
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Geometry and Precalculus Help: Finding the Equation, Center, and Radius of a CircleIn a wide range of math classes (from geometry, to algebra, to precalculus and trigonometry) you will be expected to know the standard equation of a circle and how to find the center and radius of a circle from an equation.
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Precalculus Help: Operations on Functions (f+g, F-g, Fg, F/g)Here we learn how to find Sum, Difference, Product, and Quotient Functions. Precalculus math problems of this type are often defined as "for the indicated function f and g, find the functions f+g, f-g, fg, and f/g, and find their domains."
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Algebra Help: How to Tell If Two Lines Are Parallel, Perpendicular or Neither from CoordinatesA common Algebra question is how to tell whether two lines are parallel, perpendicular or neither from the coordinates. You may also be asked whether the two lines ever intersect.
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The Top Ten Reasons Why People Fail According to Success Guru John C. MaxwellIn this economy I've been struggling with trying to make my small business a success. In search of advice, I've been skim reading John C. Maxwell's book "Failing Forward" to see what I can learn about why some people (and businesses) fail.
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20 English Proverbs About MoneyHere is a selection of English proverbs on the topic of money. In the current economy I thought the topic appropriate.
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Bible Study Notes for Numbers 12Miriam is famous for being Moses' sister and for saving his life as a baby. Yet the most significant event recorded in the Bible (in Numbers 12) about her life is when God metaphorically "spits in her face" and she is struck with leprosy.
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Succeeding at the Christian Walk: Running the Race to WinThe Christian walk is often compared to a race. We want to run to win, but so many people choose to leave the path. In this article we look at the Apostle Paul in Acts 20 and Philippians 3 to see what it takes to win the race.
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Advice for Your Christian Walk: and There Will Be StormsFor an adult Sunday School class I taught about the storms I believe are coming to the earth as we move into the End Times. I discussed two images I believe the Lord gave me about this, as well as Bible passages about storms.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for 2 Kings 5: Naaman the Syrian is Healed from LeprosyHere are my notes and hand-out for teaching an Adult Sunday School class on 2 Kings 5. This tells the story of Naaman the Aramean (Syrian), the prophet Elisha, and how Naaman was healed from leprosy. This study is designed to be interactive.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 21:13-17: Arabia is JudgedHere are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 21:13-17. These prophetic verses describe a coming judgment against some of the northern Arab tribes that share a border with Edom. Most historians believe this is describing invasion by Assyria.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 21:11-12: Edom is JudgedHere are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 21:11-12. To set the stage, I first give an overview of what we know about the kingdom of Edom, then look at the prophecy regarding her judgment.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 21:1-10: Babylon Falls to the Medes and the PersiansHere are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 21:1-10. The prophet predicts Babylon's fall to the Medes and the Persians, during the reign of Cyrus the Great.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 9:8-21: Brother Against BrotherHere are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 9:8-21. After the promise of the Messiah in the previous verses, we now look at coming judgment on the Northern Kingdom of Israel. There is going to be a civil war.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 9:1-7: Prophecy of the Coming MessiahHere are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 9:1-7. These verses contains some of the most well known Messianic prophecies. In this study I discuss how Jesus fulfilled these prophecies.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 8:16-22Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 8:16-22. Verse 19 warns the Jews against consulting mediums and spiritists; this is against God's law.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 8:9-15Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 8:9-15. Judah is warned against depending upon political alliances, instead of God, to get herself out of difficulty.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 8:5-8Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 8:5-8. We see the image of the small gentle stream of the Pool of Shiloah (Siloam) contrasted with the raging river that is the Euphrates. (Judah vs. Assyria)
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 8:1-4Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 8:1-4. This introduces this chapter, as well as explains why God told Isaiah to name his son Maher-Shalal-Hash-Bay.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 6:8-13Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 6:8-13. This chapter is sometimes called "Isaiah's Commission."
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 6:2-7Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 6:2-7. This chapter in Isaiah has the only mention of the special kind of angel called a "seraph."
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 6:1Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 6:1. This provides the historical context for the rest of this chapter.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 5:21-30Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 5:21-30. This is the end of the list of Woes and Judgments.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 5:15-20Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 5:15-20. This section is part of the Judgments and Woes.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 5:8-14Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 5:8-14. This is the beginning of the woes and judgments.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 5:1-7: the Song of the VineyardHere are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 5:1-7. These verses are called the Song of the Vineyard.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 4:2-6These are my Bible study notes for Isaiah 4:2-6. The notes for isaiah 4:1 were included in an earlier article. This is a chapter filled with God's grace and mercy, after the judgment of the previous chapter.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 3:12-4:1Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 3:12-4:1. Judah is coming under judgment because of her wickedness.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 3:8-11Here are my indepth Bible study notes and commentary on Isaiah 3:8-11. Judah and Jerusalem are coming under judgment. I also discuss some of the differences between the righteous and the wicked.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 3:1-7Here are my indepth Bible study notes for Isaiah 3:1-7. Isaiah speaks here of a future judgment coming against Judah.
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Bible Study Notes for Ephesians 2:1-10: Salvation by GraceSeveral years ago I did a Bible study on Ephesians 2:1-10. Here are my notes. One of the main themes of this chapter is that salvation comes by grace, not by works.
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Bible Study Notes for Ephesians 1:1-14Here are my Bible study notes on Ephesians 1:1-14 in the form of a series of questions and answers. This passage of Scripture tells us about the blessings of being in Christ Jesus and how we can be sealed with the Holy Spirit.
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Bible Study Notes on 1 Samuel 15: God Rejects Saul as KingIn 1 Samuel 15 we see King Saul confronted by the prophet Samuel because of his disobedience to God. Saul admits he's sinned, but it still costs him his throne. Why? Isn't asking for forgiveness always good enough?
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Bible Study Notes on the Acts of the Apostles: Examples of Disappointment and MissionsWe can sometimes forget that the most famous of all Christians, the apostles, suffered great disapointment as missionaries. The Acts of the Apostles gives us four examples of the disappointment these men in regards to missions.
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Bible Study Notes on 2 Kings 9:1-13: The Anointing of King Jehu of IsraelIn 2 Kings 9:1-13 we have an interesting tale about the famous prophet Elisha, an unknown young prophet, the anointing of king Jehu of Israel, and a example of when God quite clearly tells someone to RUN!
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Six Female Authors of the BibleGod chose to immortalize the words of women in His Word. Here I list six female authors of the Bible with brief examples of their songs, prayers, and passionate speeches.
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Removing Negative Amazon Feedback: Dealing with the Unreasonable CustomerI'm an Amazon marketplace bookseller. I recently received a childish and unreasonable negative feedback on Amazon. Here I share my experience and list the 4 situations where you can ask Amazon to intervene and remove the feedback for you.
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What Does the Phrase "The Grapes of Wrath" Mean in Biblical Terms?The phrase "the grapes of wrath" has become part of American culture mainly because of the song Battle Hymn of the Republic. In this article I give three Bible verses that refer to this graphic image and explain what it means in biblical terms.
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American Presidents Depicted on Coins and Paper CurrencyThis is a handy reference if you need to know which American presidents are depicted on which American currency.
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Bible Study Notes on the Life of Samuel the Prophet, Part IIHannah, Samuel's mother, was more than just a woman of faith: she was a woman of integrity. As we continue our study in 1 Samuel we see how she not only kept her vow to present her son to the Lord, she does so as quickly as physically possible.
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Bible Study Notes on the Life of Samuel the Prophet, Part ISamuel was a great prophet of the Old Testament. In 1 Samuel 1:1-20 we learn how his birth was not only a miracle, it was also an answer to a humble woman's prayer. Hannah, Samuel's mother, was a woman of faith and God honored her for it.
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15 Latin Quotes with Their English TranslationsHere are fifteen Latin quotes (proverbs) with their English translations.
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Racism Revealed: American Negro ProverbsWhile browsing my anthology of proverbs (published in 1946) I noticed that some were marked as from the "American Negro." I decided to compile a list of these proverbs as a research tool for students researching African American literature and history.
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25 Proverbs by Geoffrey ChaucerAs a reference tool for the literature and history student, I'm providing a list of 25 of Geoffrey Chaucer's proverbs.
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Some Musings on Genesis 1:1: In the BeginningAs a writing exercise, I let my mind wander and ponder what is might be implied in the simple statement of Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Here I share my musings.
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Eight Quotes from The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence"The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence is considered a Christian classic. Here I give a brief overview of this work and provide eight quotes.
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Seven Quotes by George MacDonald on the Topic of MaterialismC.S. Lewis, the author of the Narnia series, saw George MacDonald as his spiritual master. Here are seven quotes by MacDonald on the topic of materialism that Lewis felt important enough to include in an anthology.
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Six Quotes by George MacDonald on the Topic of GoodnessC.S. Lewis called George MacDonald his "master." Here are six quotes on the topic of goodness by George MacDonald that C.S. Lewis thought important enough to include in an anthology.
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Narcissism and the BibleNarcissism is on the rise. The sin of pathological selfishness, however, is nothing new. Read what the Bible says about narcissism. I believe the woman who was willing to let Solomon cut a child in half (see 1 Kings 3:16-27) was a narcissist.
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Algebra Help: How to Solve the Dreaded "Two Trains" Word ProblemThe dreaded "two trains" word problem in Algebra is actually a form of uniform motion word problem. I give the solutions for two examples, one in which the trains travel in the same direction, the other where the trains travel is opposite directions.
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Algebra Help: Three More Boat-in-the-River Word ProblemsAs a follow-up to an earlier article, here I present three more solved examples of the "boat-in-the-river" word problems so dreaded by the Algebra student.
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Algebra Help: How to Solve Airplane-With-A-Tail-Wind Word ProblemsHere I walk through how to solve the dreaded Algebra math word problem involving an airplane flying with and against the wind. I carefully go step-by-step how to solve two examples.
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Algebra Help: More Age Word ProblemsIn this article I solve three age word problems using Algebra. These word problems are different from those described and solved in an earlier article.
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Chronological List of Major Battles and Engagements of the American Civil WarAs a convenient reference, here I list in chronological order all the major battles and engagements of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865.
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Lyrics for Yankee DoodleHere are the lyrics for that famous American song, Yankee Doodle.
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Beware These Seven Non-Apology StrategiesHas someone "apologized" to you, but you now feel worse rather than better? It is possible you've been on the receiving end of one of these seven "non-apology" strategies.
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Lyrics for the Battle Hymn of the RepublicThe lyrics for this famous American song, written in 1861.
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"Hell is a Real Place: I've Seen It"In this article I provide excerpts from three different contemporary books written by people that have seen or experienced Hell. It is a real place and you most certainly do not want to spend eternity there.
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Seven Quotes from Mere Christianity by C.S. LewisHere is just a taste of C.S. Lewis' spiritual wisdom, as given in his classic book "Mere Christianity." I've picked up a handful of some of my favorite quotes from this book.
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How to Create Contrast in Your Nontraditional Quilt DesignsUsing contrast in your nontraditional quilt design can add visual interest. In this article I list different ways you can add contrast using basic principles such as light & dark, large & small, hard & soft, etc.
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The Basics of Color Theory for the Quilt DesignerIf you want to design your own quilts, it is important to have at least a basic understanding of color theory. In this article I give some vocabulary and basic points on the subject.
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What Did the Traditional Irish Cooper Do?Your basic dictionary will say that a cooper is one that makes or repairs wooden tubs and casks. But these incredible craftsman were so much more. In this article I discuss this vanishing woodcraft, using traditional Irish coopers as the focus.
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Interesting Trivia About Traditional Irish Textile CraftsI discovered a fascinating book to review, "Ireland's Traditional Crafts." It has a extensive section on textile crafts. In this article I summarize some of its highlights, including explaining the history behind the term "spinster."
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 19:18-25: Egypt RepentsIsaiah 19 describes how Egypt comes under judgment, but it also describes how she later repents. We see this fulfilled in the strong Jewish communities that settled in Alexandria during Greek times, and later with the Egyptian Christian Coptic Church.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 19:1-10: Egypt Judged (Part I)The prophet Isaiah spoke regularly about judgment coming on other nations, other than Israel. Isaiah 19:1-10 describes how Egypt will be attacked by Assyria, and will suffer from the Nile drying up.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 19:11-17: Egypt Judged (Part II)Isaiah 19 describes Egypt coming under judgment. In Isaiah 19:11-17 the prophet does not describe the Egyptians' response to the Assyrian attack in very flattering terms.
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Modern Day Multiplication Miracles:In the Bible we have stories of how Jesus, Elijah, and Elisha all preformed multiplication miracles of bread, fish, and oil. But these stories are not unique to the Bible; multiplication miracles happen in modern times, too.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 42:9-14: like a Mighty Man, like a Woman in ChildbirthIn our study of Isaiah 42, we've moved into the section that describes Israel's (Judah's) deliverance from captivity. Verses 13 and 14 use anthropomorphisms in which the Lord describes himself as "a mighty man" and then like "a woman in childbirth."
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 42:15-17: Rivers into IslandsIn our study of Isaiah 42 we are looking at the Lord's promise to deliver Israel from Babylon. Verse 15's nature imagery appears to relate to Babylon, while verses 16 & 17 speaks of Israel's spiritual blindness and idolatry.
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Bible Study Lesson/Notes for Isaiah 42:18-25: Israel, the Blind and Deaf ServantIn this article we finish our study of Isaiah 42. Verses 18-25 describe Israel as a rebellious servant who is both deaf and blind. These verses also make it clear that Israel was sent into captivity by the Lord, because of her sins.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 42:1-4: the Messiah, the Servant of the LordIn this Bible study we introduce Isaiah 42, with an in depth look at verses 1-4. In these verses we learn about the Messiah in his role as "The Servant of the Lord" and compare them to New Testament passages about Jesus.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 42:5-6: The Messiah, a Covenant for the PeopleIn this Bible study we look at how Jehovah (God the Father) makes the Messiah to be a covenant for the people, by his very existence. In this article I also look at earlier examples of covenants between God and man.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 42:7-8: Spiritual Blindness and CaptivityThese two verses in Isaiah talk about the Messiah rescuing people from blindness and captivity, as well as reminding us that there is only One True God. Here I talk about what it means to be spiritually blind and captive.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 11:6-16: the Peaceable Kingdom and MoreThis article finishes our Bible study of Isaiah chapter 11. Verses 6-9 gives us a description of the Peaceable (or Millennium) Kingdom, while the remaining verses speak somewhat cryptically of different nations, battles, and the return of Jewish exiles.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 11:1-3: the Messiah, the Branch from JesseIn this Bible study article I given an overview of Isaiah chapter 11, then discuss Isaiah 11:1-3 more in depth. Most Christians agree that the "Branch of Jesse" mentioned here is Jesus, the Messiah.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 11:4-5: Isaiah Speaks About Jesus' Second ComingIn Isaiah 11:4-5 we can read about Jesus' (the Messiah's) Second Coming: his return as judge, warrior, and king. In this article I compare Isaiah's writings to Revelation 19:11-16.
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An Overview of Babylon's Role in the Bible: Part 1Babylon, Babylonia, and the Babylonian Empire are mentioned numerous times in the Bible. As a kingdom and a spiritual symbol she played an important part in scripture. In these 2 part article I give an overview of her place in Biblical history.
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An Overview of Babylon's Role in the Bible: Part 2Babylon, Babylonia, and the Babylonian Empire are mentioned numerous times in the Bible. As a kingdom and a spiritual symbol she played an important part in scripture. In these 2 part article I give an overview of her place in Biblical history.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 20: When Isaiah Dressed as a SlaveIsaiah 20 describes a strange interlude in the prophet Isaiah's life where God calls on him to walk around dressed as a slave for 3 years. The purpose? To be a symbol of Egypt and Cush's prophesied fall to Assyria in 701 BC.
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Why I Cut the Cable CordWhy I cut the cable cord and dumped cable television for good. I can get all the media entertainment I need from Netflix, my local libraries, and online.
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Some Deathbed Quotes and Last Words of Famous Men and WomenWhat is most important to a person often comes out on their deathbed or when they know they will die soon. Here are some famous deathbed quotes and last words of some famous men and women.
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God's Provision During Hard TimesToday's news is so full of doom and gloom. Does God care about our physical needs? Where is He during hard times? Here I share my personal beliefs on the matter, as well as some true stories of God's provision in hard times.
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Three Legal Ways to Make Money on the Web Without Storing InventoryLooking for ways to make money online that don't require you to ship a product? If you like to write or are a gifted information organizer, these three ways of making money on the web might just be for you.
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Library Books Returned 50 Years Later Only Worth $10 Each: the Abebooks Search Engine in ActionReading the Yahoo! News article about the overdue library books returned over a half century with a $1000 money order made me curious. Here's how I used the Abebooks book search engine to estimate they were worth $10 each.
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Christmas Shopping Guide: Where to Purchase Book Related Gift Certificates or Gift Cards OnlineNot sure what to get that book lover for Christmas? Consider giving a gift certificate or gift card to book selling site so they can pick out their own new or used book of choice. And yes, there's more options out there than just Amazon.
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Where to Shop for Used Books Online: The Three Major Book Marketplaces You Should Know and Probably Don'tWondering where to look for that hard to find used book online? Nine out of ten people reading this article have probably never even heard of these three major book marketplaces, and yet in the bookselling world they are the premium book sites.
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"Ranger's Apprentice #9: Halt's Peril" by John Flanagan Available Now from Australian Book ShopsHere's a list of Australian websites where Americans can order Australian editions of the book "Ranger's Apprentice #9: Halt's Peril" months before the American edition becomes available.
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Online Searching Tips: How to Find Online Used Book Stores and Booksellers in Your AreaDon't know how to find a used book seller in your area that might be interested in purchasing your book collection? These simple search tips will help you identify the legitimate used book stores and booksellers in your area that sell online.
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The Bookworm in Richland, Washington: Book Store ReviewI've been shopping at the Bookworm in Richland, Washington since I was a little girl. Here is my book store review.
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Book Review: 5 Books Written by Authors Claiming to Have Seen Heaven or HellI am very interested in books written by people claiming to have seen heaven or hell. Here I review five of my favorites, giving the date of the author's experience as well as summarizing whether the experience was heavenly, hellish or both.
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Algebra Help: How to Find the Equation of a Line that is Parallel or Perpendicular to a Given LineA common skill the Algebra student should have is being able to find the equation of a line that is parallel or perpendicular to a given line. In this article I explain how parallel & perpendicular lines are related and give four sample problems.
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Algebra and Precalculus Help: Introduction to LogarithmsIn algebra or precalculus and not sure what a logarithm is? In this article I define what a logarithm is and work several math problems of increasing difficulty that requires the math student to work with basic logarithm facts.
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Math Lesson: 5 Aviation-Based Word Problems for Teaching Area and Unit ConversionsHere I give (and solve) five word problems taken from an aviation math book published in 1943. These word problems would be useful in teaching the concepts of rectangle area (length * width) and unit conversion (from inches to feet, etc.)
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How to Tell If Your Hamster is Above Average: Two Simple Intelligence Tests for HamstersHow smart is your hamster? Here are two fun and easy training exercises you can use to test your hamster's level of intelligence. -
For the Algebra Teacher: Six Algebra Problems Based on World War II Naval and Military ApplicationsFinding interesting word problems for teaching Algebra can be challenging. Here I provide six Algebra problems based on naval and military applications taken from a math book published in 1942.
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Two Fun Word Games for Children: "Word Work" and "Painful Poetry"Here are two fun word games to play with children. "Word Work" players must make words that begin and end with assigned letters. "Painful Poetry" is a hilarious game for generating cooperative poems a line at a time from multiple players.
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Two Ice Breaker Games for Groups: "Make a Word" and "Name Crosswords"Finding ways to get people to interact can be difficult. Here I describe two easy ice breaker games, "Make a Word" and "Name Crosswords." Both would work well with large groups of people and require only minimal supplies.
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Six Questions About Proper Flag Etiquette for Displaying the American Flag AnsweredIn this article I talk about some common questions people have about how the American flag should be displayed. For example, proper flag etiquette says the blue field of stars should always be displayed at the top.
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6 Reasons Why Selling Books Online is Harder in 2009If you are considering becoming an online bookseller, read this first. Find out why it is so much harder to sell books online in 2009, as opposed to when the author started, in 1996.
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All 50 State Mottos for the United StatesHere I give the state mottos for all fifty states in the union. While most mottos are in English, the United States also has state mottos in Latin, Spanish, Greek, French, Italian, Hawaiian, and even Native American Chinook.
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Elementary Math Fun: Wow Your Friends with This Numbers TrickHere is a fun math numbers trick to teach children in elementary math. It requires a friend to pick a number from 1 to 10 and to be able to do basic math calculations (addition and multiplication).
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Homemade Greeting Card Ideas from 1960: Birthday Cards for Gifts of MoneyIn this article I describe four homemade birthday card ideas (from a 1960 craft book) that can be used to give money: a pot of gold birthday card, a bird's nest birthday card, a piggy bank birthday card, and a coin bouquet.
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Homemade Greeting Card Ideas from 1960: Christmas Tree CardsAs a crafter it can be fun and rewarding to look for inspiration in the past. In this article I give four homemade greeting card ideas centered around a Christmas tree theme, inspired by a 1960 craft book.
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Geometry Help: Conditions of Congruence with TrianglesTwo triangles are considered congruent (geometrically equal) if any of four conditions are met. In this article I describe this four conditions for the geometry student, as well as give some information about working with triangles in geometric proofs. -
Homemade Greeting Card Ideas from 1960: Feather and Postage Stamp Picture CardsRunning out of ideas for your homemade greeting cards? Perhaps it is time to look to past. In this article I discuss two kinds of homemade greeting card ideas - using feathers and postage stamps - taken from a craft book published in 1960.
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Algebra Help: Expressing a Number as a Product of Prime FactorsConfused about what a prime number or product is? You've come to the right place. Here I define these terms as well as give examples of expressing counting numbers as a product of prime factors.
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Geometry Help: QuadrilateralsNot sure what a quadrilateral is? In this article I introduce and define these four-sided geometric math figures and terms for the geometry student.
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The Chemist's Holiday: Celebrate National Mole Day, October 23As a way to encourage an interest in Chemistry, the National Mole Day Foundation was founded in 1991. Since then October 23rd (specifically from 6:02 am to 6:02 pm) has been declared as National Mole Day.
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List of Imperial Roman Mints for the Historian and Coin CollectorHere is a list of the cities where Imperial Rome had mints for producing their coins, along with their corresponding mint marks. If you are interested in Ancient Rome or simply an avid collector of ancient Roman coins, you may find this list handy.
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Classic Christmas PoetryAre you looking for some classical poetry to teach your children for Christmas? Here I give a list of author, titles, and first few lines of poems recommended in the 1926 "Book of Knowledge" encyclopedia.
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Homemade Greeting Card Ideas from 1960: Fabric CardsIf you enjoy making your own greeting cards but are struggling for ideas, perhaps it is time to look to the past. Here I describe some techniques from 1960 for making greeting cards from fabric scraps, including a doll fabric card.
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Silver Crowns of Great Britain - for Historians, Coin CollectorsI came across an interesting pamphlet for the collector of silver crowns (a type of silver coin) of Great Britain. I was intrigued by how much interesting trivia and history of England and Scotland is packed into such a small coin collecting volume.
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Homemade Greeting Card Ideas from 1960: Simple Picture CardsHere I discuss the simplest and easiest way to make greeting cards as described in a 1960 craft book: by folding paper and cutting and pasting pictures. One specialty card discussed is the window greeting card.
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Some Musing on Clutter and DeclutteringWhy do we collect clutter? Is there anything we can do to help break the clutter cycle? Here I share some ponderings on what I've learned on my own decluttering journey.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 28:17-31: Paul Preaches at RomeAfter over two years of trials, and many months of traveling (including a shipwreck), Paul has arrived in Rome. In Acts 28:17-31 we find him under house arrest, but also preaching & writing more letters to the churches.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 28:11-16: Paul Arrives in RomePaul is on his way to stand trial before Caesar in Rome. He and his companions have been shipwrecked on the island of Malta. In Acts 28:11-16 we see that they spend several months on Malta before continuing on their journey, finally arriving in Rome.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 28:1-10: Paul on the Island of MaltaPaul is on his way to Rome to stand trial before Caesar. In the previous chapter his ship has been destroyed in a storm, but everyone is saved. In Acts 28:1-10 we find him and his companions shipwrecked on the island of Malta.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 27:27-44: Paul and the ShipwreckPaul is on a ship on his way to Rome. In the previous verses the promised storm arrived. Acts 27:27-44 describes the shipwreck and how God saves Paul and everyone else on the ship, as God promised through His angel.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 27:13-26: Paul in the StormPaul has been arrested and is on a voyage to Rome. In the previous verses God warns him of a mighty storm. Acts 27:13-26 describes this storm and how God promises Paul no one on the ship will die.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 27:1-12: Paul Sails for RomeExercising his right as a Roman citizen, Paul has appealed to Caesar. In Acts 27:1-12 he and his companions set sail for Rome. During the voyage God warns Paul that a great storm is coming, but the Roman centurion and sailors ignore his warning.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 26:24-32: King Agrippa and Governor Festus Respond to PaulPaul has just shared his testimony with King Herod Agrippa and the Roman Governor Festus. In Acts 26:24-32 we see how these two ancient leaders and rulers responded to the gospel message.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 26:12-23: Paul's Damascus ExperiencePaul is on trial before King Herod Agrippa. In Acts 16:12-23 we read of his Damascus experience for the third time, and how he came to Christ as a result.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 26:1-11: Paul's TestimonyPaul has been arrested and brought before two Roman governors, first Felix, then Festus. In Acts 26:1-11 he now speaks before King Herod Agrippa and his wife Bernice. In these verses Paul describes what his life was like before he accepted Christ.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 25:13-27: Paul, Festus, and King AgrippaIn previous verses Paul was arrested and has stood trial before two Roman governors, Felix and Festus. In Acts 25:13-27 Festus consults King Herod Agrippa to see what to do with Paul after Paul appeals to Caesar (as was his right was a Roman citizen).
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 25:1-12: Paul Stands Trial Before FestusIn previous chapters Paul has been arrested in Jerusalem and sent to Caesarea to stand trial before Felix. In Acts 25, After 2 years in prison there, he is brought to trial before the new Roman governor Festus. After the trail Paul appeals to Caesar.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 24: Paul Stands Trial Before Roman Governor FelixPaul has been arrested in Jerusalem. In Acts 24 he's has been sent to stand trial before the Roman governor Felix in Caesarea. This chapter gives the details of his trial and what happens to Paul as a result.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 23:12-35: the Plot to Kill PaulPaul has been arrested in Jerusalem and brought before the Sanhedrin. In the rrevious verses he starts yet another riot. Acts 23:12-35 describes a plot to kill Paul and describes how the Roman commander has Paul transferred to Caesarea to keep him safe.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 23:1-11: Paul Before the SanhedrinPaul has been arrested in Jerusalem and taken into custody by the Romans. In Acts 23:1-11 he is taken before the Jewish priests and Sanhedrin. In the interrogation that follows he greatly angers the high priest Ananias.
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Review: Half Price Books of Everett, WashingtonThough I don't live in Everett, when I come up to visit family in Everett a must stop if always Half Price Books on SE Everett Mall Way. I find it a profitable place to visit as a bookseller and a fun and thrifty place to browse as a book buyer.
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Sister of History Channel's Ax Men's Jimmy Smith Speaks OutI've never seen History Channel's Ax Men, but I'm fortunate enough to have a chance to interview Jimmy Smith Aqua Logger's sister. She would like to give some insight on what Jimmy is really like.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 22:22-30: Paul the Roman CitizenPaul has started in riot before the temple and been arrested. In Acts 22:22-30 Paul is about to be flogged, but points out he is a Roman citizen. The Roman commander is horrified because flogging or even putting chains on a Roman citizen was illegal.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 22:1-21: Paul Speaks to the Jewish CrowdPaul has returned to Jerusalem. In Acts 21 Paul was arrested for causing a riot in front of the temple. In Acts 22:1-21 Paul speaks before the Jewish crowd, giving his testimony and describing his conversion on the road to Damascus
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 21:27-40: Paul ArrestedPaul has returned to Jerusalem. In Acts 21:27-40 Paul starts a riot before the temple and is arrested by the Romans. He asks for, and gets permission, to speak to the Jewish crowd.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 21:17-26: Paul's Arrival at JerusalemPaul has returned to Jerusalem, even though he has been warned multipled times through the Holy Spirit that he will be arrested there. Acts 21:17-26 describes his first few days in Jerusalem and his time spent with the Jerusalem church.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 21:1-16: Paul Warned by the Prophet AgabusPaul has finished his third missionary journey and is now on his way to Jerusalem. Acts 21:1-16 describes his journey to Jerusalem and the prophetic warnings he is given by Agabus, the prophet. We also meet Philip again, and his prophetess daughters.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 20:13-38: Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian EldersPaul is on his third missionary journey. In Acts 20:13-38 we find him saying goodbye to the church of Ephesus where he lived and served there for over 2 years. The Holy Spirit has told Paul that many trials are to come, including imprisonment.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 20:7-12: Eutychus Raised from the DeadIn Acts 20 Paul is on his third missionary journey. In Acts 20:7-12 we read the fascinating story of how God uses Paul to raise a boy, Eutychus, from the dead after falling from a window. Eutychus fell asleep while listening to Paul preach.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 20:1-6: Through Macedonia and GreeceIn Acts 20 Paul is on his third missionary journey. Acts 20:1-6 describes his travels in Macedonia and Greece. During part of this journey he travels with Christian delegates carrying a large offering of money.
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Asparagus Hunting in and Around Richland, WashingtonI was born and raised in Richland, Washington. When I was little my mother taught me how and where to hunt for asparagus in the wild areas along the Columbia River. I continue to asparagus hunt in some of the same places today. -
Algebra Help: More Exponential Word ProblemsIn this article I discuss two more variations of exponential word problems the math student should know. -
Algebra Help: Exponential Equations, Exponential Functions, and Exponential Word ProblemsIn this article I discuss how to work with basic exponential equations, introduce the student to exponential functions, then show how to use this knowledge to solve 3 exponential word problems. This materials is covered in Saxon Algebra 2, Lesson 115.
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"Your Checkbook is Your Autobiography"How you spend your money says alot about your character and what you value. Truly: "Your Checkbook is Your Autobiography"
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 19:23-41: the Riot in EphesusPaul preached against idol worship. In Acts 19:23-41 we find that Ephesus' economy was dependent on the worship of the goddess Artemis (Diana). Angry at his loss of income, a silversmith in Ephesus starts a riot centered on stopping Paul.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 19:1-22: Paul in EphesusIn Acts 19:1-22 we find Paul back in Ephesus. The seven sons of Sceva attempt to cast out demons in the name of Jesus without knowing Jesus. Many believed in Ephesus and burned their magical scrolls and repented of their sorcery.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 18:24-28: ApollosPaul's finished his second missionary journey and starts on his third missionary journey. Here in Acts 18:24-28 we take a break from reading about Paul and meet Apollos, a new believer, who arrives in Ephesus after Paul leaves.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 18:18-23: Priscilla and AquilaActs 18:18-23 describes Paul's first visit to Ephesus, the conclusion of his second missionary journey, and the beginning of his third missionary journey. Paul meets Priscilla and Aquila.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 18:1-17: Paul in CorinthIn Acts 18 Paul is on his second missionary journey. In Acts 18:1-17 we find him in Corinth being brought before the proconsul Gallio. Gallio was the brother of the philosopher Seneca.
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Try This Weeding Strategy and Weed Less, Not More: Get Rid of WeedsI hate weeding, but like most homeowners I want a nice looking yard. In this article I share a simple weeding strategy that requires no weed killers or expensive mulches -- only a little discipline and some simple planning.
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Ancient Greek Literature Quotes in the New TestamentThe apostle Paul quoted Greek poets at least four times in the Book of Acts, 1 Corinthians, and Titus. In this article I give the verses, the Greek poet sources, and a little of the context of how the quotes were used.
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Algebra Help: How to Solve Age Word ProblemsA common word problem in Algebra is the age word problem that discusses the age of two people and their ages at some given time in the part and/or in the future. This is covered in Saxon Algebra 2, Lesson 120. In this article I work through 3 examples. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 17:16-34: Paul Visits AthensIn Acts 17:16-34 Paul visits Athens on his second missionary journey. Here we get a glimpse of the intellectual life that classical scholars have studied for centuries and how these Greek intellectuals responded to the gospel of the risen Christ.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 17:11-15: Paul Visits BereaIn Acts 17:11-5 Paul visits Berea in Macedonia, while on his second missionary journey. Down through the centuries the Bereans have been commended for their eagerness to search the scriptures, to see if what Paul taught was true.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 17:1-9: Paul Visits ThessalonicaIn Acts 17:1-9 Paul visits Thessalonica in Macedonia for the first time, as part of his second missionary journey. As had happened in the past, his preaching causes a riot.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 16:16-40: Paul and Silas in PrisonActs 16:16-40 tells one of the more famous stories of the Book of Acts, when God uses Paul and Silas to cast out a fortune-telling demonic spirit in a slave girl in Philippi. They are cast in prison as a result, and then lead the jailer to Christ.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 16:11-15: Lydia's Conversion in PhilippiHere in Acts 16 Paul is on his second missionary journey. In Acts 16:11-15 he visits Philippi and leads a prominent businesswoman, Lydia, to the Lord. These verses gives us hints about how Paul felt about and interacted with women.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 16:6-10: Paul's Vision of the Man of MacedoniaHere is Acts 16 Paul is on his second missionary journey; traveling with him are Silas and young Timothy. In Acts 16:6-10 we read how the Holy Spirit directs them in which cities and provinces to visit. Paul has a vision of a man from Macedonia.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 16:1-5: Paul's Second Missionary Journey BeginsPaul has set out on his second missionary journey with Silas. Here in Acts 16:1-5 we meet the teenager Timothy and learn how he comes to travel with Paul.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 15:36-41: Paul and Barnabas DisagreeHere in Acts 15:36-41 we have a documented case of how there were quarrels and disagreements in the early church, just like we have today. Paul and Barnabas fight over whether or not John Mark should travel with them and Paul and Barnabas part company.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 15:22-35: Church Council's Letter to Gentile BelieversThe first church council in Jerusalem is in session. The question? Should Gentile Christians be required to follow Jewish traditions. Acts 15:22-35 describs the letter they decide to send to the Gentile Christians as a result.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 15:1-21: First Church CouncilMore and more Gentiles are coming to Christ. In Acts 15:1-21 we read about the first church council held in Jerusalem to discuss whether or not Gentile Christians should be required to conform to Jewish traditions in order to be Christians.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 14: Paul's First Missionary Journey EndsIn Acts 14 Paul and Barnabas complete Paul's first missionary journey. In Lystra they heal a crippled man and are mistaken for Zeus (Jupiter) and Hermes (Mercury). After being hailed as gods, Paul is stoned and left for dead.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 13:13-52: Paul and Barnabas in Pisidian AntiochIn Acts 13 Paul, Barnabas and John Mark set out on the first of Paul's missionary journeys. In Acts 13:13-52 John Mark leaves while Paul and Barnabas move on to Pisidian Antioch where Paul preaches the gospel in the Jewish synagogue.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 13:4-12: Barnabas and Paul on CyprusIn Acts 13 Paul (Saul) and Barnabas set out on their first missionary journey. In Acts 13:4-12 the Holy Spirit tells them to go to Cyprus. Here they preach the gospel to the Roman proconsul Sergius Paulus; his pet sorcerer Bar-Jesus is struck blind.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 13:1-3: Paul's First Missionary Journey BeingsThe early Church is beginning to reach out to the Gentiles (non-Jews). In Acts 13:1-3 we read of Saul (Paul) and Barnabas being called out as missionaries. Here Paul's first missionary journey begins.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 12:20-25: Death of King Herod AgrippaActs 12:20-25 describes the dramatic death of King Herod Agrippa, a known persecutor and murderer of Christians. In this article I briefly compare the Bible description of his death to the Jewish historian Josephus' account.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 12:2-19: Peter's Miraculous Escape from PrisonIn Acts 12:2-19 we read about the death of Saint James, and the arrest and miraculous escape of Saint Peter from King Herod Agrippa I's prison. This is a famous story, immortalized by such famous painters as Raphael.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 12:1: All the Herods of the BibleActs 12 describes Saint Peter's miraculous escape from prison during the reign of King Herod. In this article I talk about all the Herods of the Bible so we can understand which Herod is persecuting the Christians at this time.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 11:19-30: the Church in AntiochActs 11:19-30 describes the birth and growth of the early Christian church in Antioch. In the end of the chapter we learn of how the prophet Agabus predicts the coming of a great famine in the Roman Empire during the reign of Claudius. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 11:1-18: Peter Explains His ActionsIn Acts 11:1-18 Peter is criticized by Jewish Christians for accepting Gentiles into the church. Here he retells the story of Acts 10 of how the Roman centurion Cornelius and his family came to Christ. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 10:24-48: Peter Goes to Cornelius' HouseThis chapter tells the story of the conversion of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and his friends and family. Acts 10:24-48 describes how Saint Peter breaks Jewish tradition and goes to a Gentile's home to lead this family to Christ.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 10:9-23: Peter's Vision of a Sheet Filled with Unclean AnimalsThis chapter in Acts tells the story of the conversion of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and his friends and family to Christianity. Acts 10:9-23 describes how God prepares Peter by giving him a vision of a sheet filled with unclean animals. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 10:1-8: Cornelius Calls for PeterThis chapter in Acts tells the story of the conversion of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and his friends and family to Christianity. Acts 10:1-8 describes the vision Cornelius has of an angel telling him to send for Saint Peter.
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Save Money by Being Your Own General ContractorMy brother recently finished installing his master bathroom. When I interviewed him about what advice he could give to other homeowners, he said being your own general contractor was an obvious way to save money. In this article I expand on why.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 9:32-43: Aeneas and DorcasIn the first part of Acts 9 we discussed Saul's conversion to Christianity. Here in Acts 9:32-43 we shift back to Peter and how God uses him to heal a man named Aeneas and to raise a woman named Dorcas/Tabitha from the dead. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 9:20-31: Saul in Damascus and JerusalemIn the first part of Acts 9 we read about Saul's conversion to Christianity on the road to Damascus. In Acts 9:20-31 we learn about Saul's first attempts at evangelism and how people reacted to this dramatically changed man. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 9:1-19: Saul's ConversionIn Acts 8 the persecution of the early church began. In Acts 9:1-19 we read of the dramatic conversion of one of those persecutors, the Pharisee Saul of Tarsus. This section of scripture is often called Saul's "Road to Damascus" experience.
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Tips on Installing Your Own Master BathroomMy brother recently finished installing his own master bathroom. In this interview he gives some practical advice about how you can save money on what can be an frustrating and expensive construction project.
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How Bible Study and Sunday School Teachers Can Make Money on Associated ContentMy primary success at Associated Content has been through posting my Bible study notes. In this article I would like to encourage other Bible Study and Sunday School teachers to do the same: share your faith and make a little extra cash! -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 8:26-40: Philip and the EthiopianThe persecution of the early church has begun and the good news is being preached to non-Jews. Here in Acts 8:26-40 we have one of my favorite stories, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 8:9-25: Simon the SorcererThe persecution of the early Christian church has begun and the apostles begin to preach the good news outside of Jerusalem, going first to Samaria. Here in Acts 8:9-25 we have the story of Peter and Simon the Sorcerer. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 8:1-8: Philip in SamariaIn Acts 7 Stephen was martyred and the persecution of the early church began, led by Saul. Christians fled Jerusalem and the gospel begins to spread into Palestine and Syria. In Acts 8:1-8, Philip preaches the gospel in Samaria. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 7:44-60: the Stoning of StephenIn Acts 6, Stephen has been arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin to stand trial. In these final verses in Acts 7 Stephen finishes his speech in his defense; his words enrage the Jewish leaders so greatly they have him stoned to death. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 7:9-43: Stephen's Speech to the Sanhedrin ContinuesIn Acts 6, Stephen, one of the first deacons of the early Christian church has been arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin to stand trial. In these verses Stephen continues his speech in his defense by describing the history of the Jewish people. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 7:1-8: Stephen's Speech to the SanhedrinIn Acts 6, Stephen, one of the first deacons of the early Christian church, has been arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin to stand trial. In Acts 7 Stephen gives his defense; much of his speech is a retelling of the history of the Jewish people. -
Bible Study Lesson for Acts 6:8-15: Stephen SeizedHere are my Bible study notes for Acts 6:8-15. This section of scripture describes the ministry and arrest of the first Christian martyr, Stephen. Stephen was one of the original seven deacons chosen in the previous verses.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 6:1-7: the Choosing of the SevenHere are my Bible study notes for Acts 6:1-7. These verses describe how seven men were chosen during the time of the Early Church to help with the distribution of food to widows. These men would later be called deacons.
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 5:12-42: the Apostles Heal and Are PersecutedHere are my Bible study notes for Acts 5:12-42. After the dramatic deaths of Ananias and Sapphira the apostles continue to heal and speak in the name of Jesus and are persecuted by the Sanhedrin (Jewish leaders).
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Bible Study Lesson for Acts 5:1-11: Ananias and SapphiraI recently taught a Bible study on the book of Acts. Here are my notes for Acts 5:1-11. This section describes the sad story of how God struck Ananias and Sapphira dead because of their lying and deceit.
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 2:11-22: the Proud Will Be HumbledI recently taught a Bible study of the book of Isaiah. Here are my notes for Isaiah 2:11-22. These verses talks about how God hates pride and arrogance and how there is coming a time of judgment for those refusing to acknowledge the One True God. -
Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 2:8-10: the Sin of Idol WorshipI recently taught a two year long Bible study on the book of Isaiah. Here are my notes for Isaiah 2:8-10. These three verses describe how Judah has fallen back into the sin of idol worship. We can trace this back to Rachel, Jacob's wife. -
Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 2:5-7: God's Protection RemovedI recently taught a Bible study on the book of Isaiah. Here are my notes for Isaiah 2:5-7. God warns that He will remove His protection from Judah if they continue to imitate the Philistines by practicing magic and engaging in other occult practices. -
Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 2:1-4: This Old Testament Prophet Speaks of the Last DaysI recently taught a two year long Bible study on the book of Isaiah. Here are my notes for Isaiah 2:1-4. This passage is almost identical to Micah 4:1-3; both Micah and Isaiah spoke of what is going to happen "in the last days."
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Bible Study Lesson for Isaiah 1:23-31: The Righteous Suffering with the WickedI recently taught a two year long Bible study on the book of Isaiah. Here are my notes for Isaiah 1:23-31. In this section of scripture we look at how sometimes the righteous suffer along side the wicked when unGodly nations come under judgment.











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