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Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I love this passage from Psalm 28.Psalm 28:7 The LORD is […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:12:10 -0400

I love this passage from Psalm 28.

Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. 8 The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed. 9 Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; shepherd them and…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Here is a link to link to our latest Church […]

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:08 -0400

Here is a link to link to our latest Church ENcourager Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hufVI20YlI0

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think this is such a powerful verse from Psalm 27. […]

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:11:47 -0400

I think this is such a powerful verse from Psalm 27.

Psalm 27:4 One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

That seems like a good ask.

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I am going to spend some time having a think on this […]

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:36:31 -0400

I am going to spend some time having a think on this verse today:

Psalm 26:11 But I will walk with integrity; redeem me and be merciful to me.

I think maybe integrity is walked out by choosing His way over my way throughout the day.

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Psalm 25 , like several other Psalms, is one of […]

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:38:51 -0400

Psalm 25 , like several other Psalms, is one of those reminders that when life gets hard and all seems out of hand, God is our only hope and refuge.

1Of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul;
2in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.

I think running to God, is a natural response to…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I love this from Psalm 24Psalm 24:7 Lift up your heads, […]

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:15:26 -0400

I love this from Psalm 24

Psalm 24:7 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
8 Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! 10 Who is He, this King of Glory?…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: It always amazes me how much comfort I find in Psalm 23!

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:02:25 -0400

It always amazes me how much comfort I find in Psalm 23!

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: In Psalm 22, I saw a wonderful presentation of prayer, […]

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:10:53 -0400

In Psalm 22, I saw a wonderful presentation of prayer, and looking a little deeper, I found that it ties in quite much with the pattern Jesus gave in the Lord’s prayer. He begins with a lament, but uses that a transition to establish relationship and a common ground with God. I could say quite a lot about my discoveries in this Psalm, but there…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Psalm 22 is so powerful. When Jesus cried, "My God, my […]

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:55:17 -0400

Psalm 22 is so powerful. When Jesus cried, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” He was doing more than expressing the depth of His suffering. He was pointing those who were listening to Psalm 22. This Psalm was written nearly 1,000 years before the crucifixion, yet it describes His crucifixion in remarkable detail. In Jesus’ day,…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Check out our latest […]

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:10:33 -0400

Check out our latest OBIN podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWLs2hvebsw

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think this verse in Jeremiah has a very Revelation 21 […]

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:59:05 -0400

I think this verse in Jeremiah has a very Revelation 21 ring to it:

Jeremiah 31:1 “At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”

And this passage is so important:

Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Check out the latest Church […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:32 -0400

Check out the latest Church Encourager podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jzKgwH08ZE

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think it is really interesting that God wanted His […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:07:43 -0400

I think it is really interesting that God wanted His people to still have Kingdom Impact even while they were in exile.

Jeremiah 29:4 This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says to all the exiles who were carried away from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce. 6 Take wives and have…

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Reading Psalm 19 again was quite interesting. One thing […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:44:41 -0400

Reading Psalm 19 again was quite interesting.

One thing that got me thinking was the fact that the Law of the Lord brings joy to the heart. Just reading it, this sounds like the opposite of the reality most of the time. We often see God’s instructions as a burden. This may be true for many, but also for many, it is even more true that joy…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I like this:Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:39:42 -0400

I like this:

Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Come, Lord Jesus!

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: The video on Justice was particularly significant for […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:56:44 -0400

The video on Justice was particularly significant for me today.

The call to justice and righteousness is one that the world has almost deliberately chosen to ignore. We see this everywhere. In governments, churches, families, everywhere, even right here, deep in our hearts. We either celebrate, encourage, or participate in various forms…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: This Psalm is so filled with praise. I love the […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:48:24 -0400

This Psalm is so filled with praise. I love the opening verses:

Psalm 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I will be pondering this verse today from Psalm […]

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:48:47 -0400

I will be pondering this verse today from Psalm 16

Psalm 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

It reminds me of this Proverb

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think you might enjoy exploring the connection […]

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:03:03 -0400

I think you might enjoy exploring the connection between Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon in Jeremiah Chapter 7 and Jesus cleansing of the Temple in Matthew 21.

Jeremiah 7:11 Has this house, which bears My Name, become a den of robbers in your sight? Yes, I too have seen it, declares the LORD.

Matthew 21:13 And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Check our our latest […]

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:42:02 -0400

Check our our latest OBIN podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI-cCS8anas

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: This verse from Jeremiah 5 really caught my […]

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:06:57 -0400

This verse from Jeremiah 5 really caught my attention today.

Jeremiah 5:19 And when the people ask, ‘For what offense has the LORD our God done all these things to us?’ You are to tell them, ‘Just as you have forsaken Me and served foreign gods in your land, so will you serve foreigners in a land that is not your own.’”

I think it gives the…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Check out our latest Church […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:23:31 -0400

Check out our latest Church Encourager podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2htqVd6CO-o

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Be sure to check out the Jeremiah guide. It will go a […]

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:21:34 -0400

Be sure to check out the Jeremiah guide. It will go a long way in helping you understand what is going on in Jeremiah.

https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-jeremiah/

bibleproject.com

Book of Jeremiah: Guide with Key Information and Resources

Unpack the themes of judgment and hope in the book of Jeremiah in the Bible. Discover the structure of the book and explore related videos, podcasts, and more from BibleProject™.

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Reading Psalm 12, I see a generation that is not […]

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:52:36 -0400

Reading Psalm 12, I see a generation that is not so different from ours, but I also see a book (The Bible), that speaks to our common reality in a way that feels really personal across time and cultures.

A generation’s wickedness is a direct motivation for God’s justice. While I may not pray the prayer of the Psalmist today (and I might…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: At our church last weekend we sang a song from Jesus […]

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:39:30 -0400

At our church last weekend we sang a song from Jesus Culture called ‘You Won’t Relent’. The song contains these verse from Song of Songs:

Song of Songs 8:6 Set me as a seal over your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as unrelenting as Sheol. Its sparks are fiery flames, the fiercest blaze of all. 7…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I would recommend that you take a few minutes to read […]

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:11:19 -0400

I would recommend that you take a few minutes to read this article and watch this video on the Song of Songs:

https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-song-of-songs/

bibleproject.com

Song of Songs | Guide with Key Information and Resources

Understand the ancient Hebrew love poetry found in Song of Songs in the Bible. Explore its themes, style, and meaning through videos, podcasts, and more.

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think this verse from Ecclesiastes really gets to […]

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:09:36 -0400

I think this verse from Ecclesiastes really gets to the heart of the matter:

Ecclesiastes 12:13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

His way or our way?

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: This verse from Ecclesiastes 5 caught […]

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:53:54 -0400

This verse from Ecclesiastes 5 caught my attention:

Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.

This struck me because I think sometimes we try to justify the choices we make because they are what we want, rather…

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think that the Ecclesiastes reading today relates […]

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:03:21 -0400

I think that the Ecclesiastes reading today relates well with the discussion on Psalm 8. Our labor is meaningless, because in the end, it is our relationship with God that really matters.

Life is so full of endless toiling that we may be tempted to make life all about working hard and making a living. But there is a huge difference between…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Great video on Psalm 8 today. I would encourage you to […]

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:56:11 -0400

Great video on Psalm 8 today. I would encourage you to watch it.

Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

Quote from the video: “How the creator God rules the world through babbling babies…”

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: The idea of which tree we choose from runs throughout […]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:45 -0400

The idea of which tree we choose from runs throughout the Bible. Will we choose His way or our way? This is the decision we must make over and over and over.

Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Here is a link to our latest Church […]

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:26:08 -0400

Here is a link to our latest Church Encourager podcast:

https://youtu.be/j5RpN13sbo4?si=Ktyk–aF-azhPRPw

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think this verse is quite significant:Proverbs 22:1 A […]

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:10:35 -0400

I think this verse is quite significant:

Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.

Have you ever considered that there may be some connection in this verse about the importance of a good name, and this verse:

Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the…

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Reading Proverbs 19, I was particularly drawn to think […]

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:40:33 -0400

Reading Proverbs 19, I was particularly drawn to think a little deeper on verses 4, 6 & 7. where it talks about how the rich are loved but the poor are despised.

This past weekend, the sermon at KVC in the Kingdom Alignment series was about Generosity. Our culture tends to be more selfish than generous. We find it easy to associate with people…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I will spend some time today having a think on […]

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:35:02 -0400

I will spend some time today having a think on this verse:

Psalm 4:4a Be angry, yet do not sin;…

There are some things worth being angry over. However, we need to make sure that our anger does not lead us to do things that might be driven by anger rather than seeking the Lord’s wisdom.

Pieter van der Merwe posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Thank you for this group, although I have not posted […]

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:16:09 -0400

Thank you for this group, although I have not posted here before, I have been encouraged with what has been posted. Today, I read a verse that reaffirms the truth of Scripture. I have read this verse many times before, but I think it is the first time that it called me to see it in this way. It is part of Jesus’ High Priestly prayer – John…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I have been thinking about the two trees a lot recently. […]

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:54:37 -0400

I have been thinking about the two trees a lot recently. I think this verse from Proverbs is in that category.

Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I loved the video on Poetry.The idea of slowing down […]

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:41:21 -0400

I loved the video on Poetry.

The idea of slowing down and digging deep into biblical poems, but the Bible in general, seems to be something we don’t see much among ordinary believers. But when we make it a habit to stay with the Bible a little longer, we find that even our quality of life increases. There are patterns, layers, repetitions,…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think this is a verse that is worth spending some […]

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:31:36 -0400

I think this is a verse that is worth spending some time thinking about:

Psalm 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

What do you think it means to rejoice with trembling? How does that balance with serving the Lord with fear?

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I loved this statement from the Bible Project video on […]

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:25:41 -0400

I loved this statement from the Bible Project video on the Psalms today:

The Psalms are poems for exiles who are learning to live by God’s wisdom…

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Psalm 150 has always been a reminder to me that praising […]

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:18:11 -0400

Psalm 150 has always been a reminder to me that praising God is not something we do when everything is going according to our plan. The call is for everything that has breath to praise the Lord, not for everything that has bread.

In most church settings today, people are encouraged to praise God when something great happens, to share a…

Andrew posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I just read day one and I am so happy that God's mercy […]

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:54:20 -0400

I just read day one and I am so happy that God’s mercy and grace is a gift. Jesus already paid it all. I have to do nothing but receive it. We serve a great and mighty God. All we have to do is show up and God will handle the rest amen.

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I am going to spend some time today thinking about these […]

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:50:53 -0400

I am going to spend some time today thinking about these two verses.

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Psalms 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!

The video from Bible Project on Proverbs 8 was thought-provoking. Wisdom or folly? Which will…

Dr. Michael posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord,and not […]

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:01:42 -0400

Whatever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord,and not to men. Colossians 3:23. This verse helps us to serve God as the Lord Jesus did whilst on earth and it shields us from the stardom attitude.

Candice Gentry posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: We demolish arguments in every pretension that sets […]

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:54:26 -0400

We demolish arguments in every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. For me I haven’t always been obedient nor am I completely fluent in the bible to be able to hold captive every though that Contradicts the knowledge of God. However, as I read and study…

Tammie Human Burgin posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Hi, everyone! Looking forward to being a part of this community.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:03:17 -0400

Hi, everyone! Looking forward to being a part of this community.

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Really enjoyed the Bible Project video on Proverbs […]

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:02:19 -0400

Really enjoyed the Bible Project video on Proverbs today. What does it look like to live well in this world?

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: The videos from Bible Project about Proverbs and about […]

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:21:14 -0400

The videos from Bible Project about Proverbs and about the Books of Solomon provide some excellent insight. I would encourage you to take time for them and the article, along with the readings today.

Carolyñea posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Wow!!! we are growing...very thankful for this community group!

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:29:09 -0400

Wow!!! we are growing…very thankful for this community group!

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for […]

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:36 -0400

Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Alignment Part 1:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-alignment-part-1-devotionals/