Church Consultant | Dan C | Activity https://churchconsultant.org/members/danconnell/activity/ Activity feed for Dan C. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:03:19 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 3e17529e893fd08b81da18c63006bf45 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/926/#acomment-927 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:02:14 -0400 Wish I was there. The loving touch of Jesus at VBS makes lasting memories for our little ones. My the Lord open the eyes and hearts of all the children and the volunteers.

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This verse really spoke to me this morning, as this is the first day of VBS. I don’t know how many of our volunteers are aware of the battle they are entering this morning, we are […]

]]> 7411a9c9fe461b19b32b99f5551ddf9c Dan C posted an update: This morning my thoughts are on Joshua, not asking for […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/900/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:19:02 -0400 This morning my thoughts are on Joshua, not asking for Gods direction in 9:14. Yet God blessed them when He destroyed the five tribes that were the enemies of the Gibeonites.

I did not seek Gods counsel in a major decision that I made without seeking Gods direction, yet how He still has blessed me. Dear Lord how majestic is your name. Thank…

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]]> 1 1b7d9810a6c744bcae7f92297daa77f8 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/887/#acomment-891 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:15:38 -0400 The meaning of usury is different between the Old and New Testament. The OT was just a term for interest, the NT is excess interest.

In reply to - Ralph posted an update 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

Im stumbling a bit on this verse. Anyone care to clarify.

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]]> 799de10d8fc9cc039557204fcd305fac Dan C posted an update: I enjoyed the Lady Wisdom video today. Clear paths to […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/852/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:19:11 -0400 I enjoyed the Lady Wisdom video today. Clear paths to take. Dear Lord grant me the wisdom to see clearly the path to take.

]]> 1 1237e6fb3a867a4151f0156c9b5c9a10 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/829/#acomment-830 Fri, 29 May 2026 10:14:01 -0400 In good times and in not so good times having my Savior at my side (or carrying me) is my joy.

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I thought this verse from Psalms 144 was worth spending some time with today

Psalm 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

In some ways, […]

]]> 43a9487e0b5f6b7f9005305e9102805f Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/819/#acomment-822 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:10:41 -0400 Welcome

In reply to - Carolyñea became a registered member ]]> 81586ae22966e5894b909f6b66e06638 Dan C posted an update: The minor prophets are eye opening. I wonder what […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/791/ Tue, 19 May 2026 09:58:14 -0400 The minor prophets are eye opening. I wonder what their names would be if they were here today and would we accept them. Dear Lord you bring light to your love and and desire that we draw near to you. Help me to see clearly that I am following the path you have laid out before me. Amen.

]]> 0 11927a9eca83f09f2865c61e52b642ff Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/787/#acomment-788 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:39:04 -0400 Yes. … “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. ”

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This passage is Habakkuk…

Habakkuk 3:13 You went forth for the salvation of Your people, to save Your anointed. You crushed the head of the house of the wicked and stripped him from head […]

]]> bb2cc5ad3e4f9239f9923766346e01e5 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/775/#acomment-776 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:59:26 -0400 I Love the ending…”11Shouldn’t I be concerned for Nineveh…” I have been like Jonah, thinking I know better and its all about me. Thank you Lord for your patience and your Love. Amen

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Jonah hates God for loving His enemies. Wow!

]]> dac6123bb944535a3f13259a4ab9c18e Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/763/#acomment-765 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:25:26 -0400 Great suggestion and recommendation.

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One of the points the Kingdom Encouragers series made was that we should pay attention to what’s shaping us. As AI is so prevalent, I thought this post would be helpful.

After Sunday’s […]

]]> d00aed99d0c7298a52fdbb882540649f Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/747/#acomment-749 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:29:28 -0400 I enjoyed reading about the diligence of the Holy Spirit for our souls. Thank you for sharing this again.

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I spoke but you did not listen.
You did evil in my sight
and chose what displeases me.”

This verse is very personal for me. The only audible words Ive ever heard are “ Listen and […]

]]> 3d51f2b852564b14df24dfab88ccccad Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/737/#acomment-742 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:03:44 -0400 I like the Quote today “Good deeds aren’t the goal, they’re the overflow. They’re what’s supposed to be happening in us as we continue to yield to what Jesus is doing in us and lives shaped by him.”

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Here is a link to the 5 Day Devotionals for Kingdom Influence, Part 18:

https://keysvineyard.org/kingdom-influence-part-18-devotionals/

]]> 1cb30e7ddf9ccb33c6da329b101c40d6 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/736/#acomment-738 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:45:25 -0400 “your moon will wane no more”. Oh Lord may I reflect the fullness of your light.

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This is so full of hope:

Isaiah 60:18 No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls Salvation and your gates […]

]]> 194e5e2a1745277d7aef4866a33c4821 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/724/#acomment-726 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:19:23 -0400 The article sent me to the New Testament with all the ways I have been told clearly He will come again. Great read. Dear Lord help me to trust in the truth of your word and live confident it Your promise.

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Psalm 119 is a great reminder of the importance of spending time in the Word!

Psalm 119:33 Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end. 34 Give me […]

]]> 2e04804edcd874e6aa1894c4f7044872 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/699/#acomment-700 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:03:55 -0400 No subtleness here. I think this is the obvious expectation of Jesus in the Old Testament. Thank you Lord for the crimson thread of Jesus.

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There are so many amazing scriptural nuggets in the book of Isaiah. How about this one:

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on […]

]]> 719de2f9d419bfb24e96851972dbf023 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/692/#acomment-694 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:44:17 -0400 Woe to me meant oh poor me But what I found is a meaning of divine wrath, severe threat of punishment and condemnation.

How often do I read the word without understanding the significance of the words. Thank you Steve for shinning this light.

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This is a verse that will allow for a think:

Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and […]

]]> 05e5634e1fcef0d088d3d84f4e9bd4d0 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/678/#acomment-679 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:32:47 -0400 Interesting. Hezekiah made a good choice. The story of how Nehushtan started with Moses made sense, but the people began using it as a source of other healing. They turned it into a little god.

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If you have some time today, do a little research on the Nehushtan in 2 Kings 18:4:

He broke into pieces the bronze snake Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had been […]

]]> d01e6bea312ecd88a66c4b2692298a2f Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/661/#acomment-662 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:53:43 -0400 Seven loafs and a few fish along the Sea of Galilee when Jesus was concerned that the people that came out to hear him did not have any food. Thank you Lord for your concern and compassion.

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What does this remind you of?

2 Kings 4:42 A man came from Baal Shalishah, bringing the man of God twenty loaves of barley bread baked from the first ripe grain, along with some heads of […]

]]> 81606fba7bcb558cb359c65bdbd6f43e Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/645/#acomment-646 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:16:37 -0400 40 days and nights. The Lord provides.

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As I was reading 1 Kings Chapter 19, I was reminded again about how a snack and a nap can sometimes completely change your perspective.

]]> 0256210e1fe0f28a768c3b45ada34592 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/640/#acomment-641 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:12:55 -0400 When double minded there is usually one that is the right path and the other is our selfish personal desire. Dear Lord help me to follow clearing on my path to You.

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I think this passage from 1 Kings 13 makes it fairly clear that we all need to be cooperating with Holy Spirit and developing discernment.

1 Kings 13:15 So the prophet said to him, “Come […]

]]> 88aa7ea0bd6d2a9be7a85e6cd9e512bd Dan C posted an update: He is Risen, He is Risen indeed!!! https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/635/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:06:55 -0400 He is Risen, He is Risen indeed!!!

]]> 1 1fb2d113e4160ffeb39bb7701bba8987 Dan C posted an update: What would it have been like to be present on this day. […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/629/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:41:32 -0400 What would it have been like to be present on this day. If I were there, what would I be thinking? The confusion of seeing who I thought was my savior willfully going to the cross. I, like the others, was probably looking from the back of the crowd, not saying a word in protest. After he was taken away; would I have gone to be alone, or would…

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]]> 1 46078e576cee240b6f4d30268988b377 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/608/#acomment-609 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:17:16 -0400 I like the part of the video with the New Jerusalem with the river of life “flowing” through the city. Flowing not spilling. Lord, may my life be flowing with your peace and not the spilling of my wrong response.

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As I read Psalm 88, it looks like Heman the Ezrahite, was having a really bad day.

2 Samuel 7:12 is, in my opinion, one of the most important verses in the Bible.

2 Samuel 7:12 When your […]

]]> fe626187120cd55d073a744c2f302973 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/592/#acomment-595 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:39:22 -0400 Saul’s disobedience to God resulted in God allowing the evil spirit into Saul, resulting in David being aware that he needed to leave. David, however did not turn and try to kill Saul in obedience to God.

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This is a verse that you should take some time to research:

1 Samuel 19:9 9 But an evil spirit from the Lord came on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. […]

]]> 2b14e74b502fe04cf184c54ae2b41ee7 Dan C posted an update: "What's the Big Deal." The last paragraph makes […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/587/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:51:11 -0400 “What’s the Big Deal.” The last paragraph makes it clear. Lord you provide the clarity that helps me see you more clearly. Thank you.

]]> 1 199eb28f645749c0461b33b46a0e2fee Dan C posted an update: Psalm 78 is a great read. failures and God grace. Lord […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/577/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:15:01 -0400 Psalm 78 is a great read. failures and God grace. Lord thank you for your grace and forgiveness.

]]> 0 6c995c0e2896420f8b7b48ed9072078f Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/572/#acomment-574 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:04:28 -0400 I agree

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Ruth is such a welcome read after the mess in the book of Judges. While the story of Ruth takes place during the period of the Judges, it powerfully shows how God works through the […]

]]> 9922e6fc0ad13e0bc8aef87803713dc7 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/563/#acomment-565 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:14:03 -0400 Do not make vows that could have dire implications.

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Judges Chapter 11 has a very difficult ending. It is really worth taking the time to research what happened to Jephthah the Gileadite and his daughter. There are many different thoughts […]

]]> 6543bf1aa7da3ace6a8f5ce75acecfea Dan C posted an update: Det 28 provide a clear contrast of what to expect from […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/531/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:55:35 -0500 Det 28 provide a clear contrast of what to expect from our choice. Your way dear Lord, not my own. Amen.

]]> 0 ee33f83412172daeb2e0f678d5aaa869 Dan C posted an update: The article today on the Shema is a good read. […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/499/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:43:22 -0500 The article today on the Shema is a good read. Deuteronomy 6:4-5

NASB

4 “Hear, Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! 5 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

]]> 2 4582339949b98beaeca4e70270b0bd81 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/487/#acomment-489 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:23:19 -0500 Dan C
Thank you for the map. Seeing the journey brings context to the magnitude of what they did. We are told about the setting up and the taking down of the tabernacle when they moved, but they also had to do the same with their own possessions. This needs a think. What if it was me on this journey?

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Here is a link to map of the journey in today’s readings.

https://www.free-bible.com/maps/images/exodus_route.jpg

Psalm 51:10 really seems to capture the heart of true repentance for […]

]]> 7d546220a8d54c9b83b9bef29d75a34f Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/461/#acomment-467 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:30:07 -0500 Where the King is mentioned it is speaking of Jesus.

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I love reading Psalm 45. It is a messianic psalm. What verses of the Psalm stick out to you as pointing to Jesus?

]]> d52cf3c9e65a52c0555d3d28b597dfb4 Dan C posted an update: Numbers 9 spoke clearly to me this morning. The […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/449/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:15:01 -0500 Numbers 9 spoke clearly to me this morning. The Israelites waited on the Lord for the direction they would take every day. They would look to the cloud and follow it as the sign from God where to go. I have always been a goal setter and planner. For a long time, it made me feel good when I professed that God was my co-pilot. I struggle to let…

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]]> 1 bc4ea89107f8ec668db037b35df33a19 Dan C posted an update: The video today gives a special look at baptsim […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/428/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:56:12 -0500 The video today gives a special look at baptsim and communion. It is wonderful that we live in a country that while not perfect, honors prayers. I wonder what it would’ve been like to be in that room yesterday. Dear Lord your love for us is so abundant and fills me every day!

]]> 2 0e0c212fa89cb1b2dfef31e9a408befd Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/402/#acomment-404 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:15:25 -0500 Did Nadab and Abihu think that their way was better?

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I have been spending some time this morning thinking about what this must have been like for Aaron:

Leviticus 10:1 Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and […]

]]> 022491b6c7f0b9d067ca9d9a0b287263 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/398/#acomment-403 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:02:50 -0500 Thank yo for the research Ralph.

In reply to - Ralph posted an update 32 You are to give the right thigh of your fellowship offerings to the priest as a contribution.

Why the right thigh? I Had to do a little research:

Conclusion; The right thigh, as […]

]]> d5509409eec7072958315fbdf13297da Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/394/#acomment-399 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:10:57 -0500 Sunday Steve gave me/us do you label to dismiss? Wow

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Anyone who’s needed morphine can love this Psalm…if we cry out to Jesus as Lord. Tatoos have always pushed my buttons to label others, but a heartfelt prayer from this Psalm quickly […]

]]> 511da10b4b83d345f58067079c2ab842 Dan C posted an update: Wonderful video this moring. Lord, your grace […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/391/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:37:52 -0500 Wonderful video this moring. Lord, your grace is overwhelming. Please let me show even just a touch of such grace in my life.

]]> 0 4d40cc39b173e6fa7edbf9818569dea4 Dan C posted an update: I enjoyed the video this morning. Thnak you Lord for […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/388/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:29:58 -0500 I enjoyed the video this morning. Thnak you Lord for the compassion you have for your people.

]]> 0 ea8605235b8cb6c88b5b0f722570a360 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/383/#acomment-384 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:21:00 -0500 Thank you dear God for sending your Son. Foregiveness by Grace.

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There is a great video from Bible Project today that is very helpful in understanding this verse:

Exodus 34:6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the […]

]]> 09745df0512d7e7c36dbfda5c4a89aa5 Dan C posted an update: The ending of Exodus with Moses not having access to […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/352/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:09:28 -0500 The ending of Exodus with Moses not having access to the Tabernacle causes a pause.

Hebrews 8:12
“For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Psalm 103:12

as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

I have heard many times to forgive but that doesn’t mean forget.

This needs a…

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]]> 4 300c66e20252b16ffb4619a6bcb74b49 Dan C posted an update: Years ago we were invited and participated in a […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/332/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:45:25 -0500 Years ago we were invited and participated in a Passover meal with one of our Jewish friends. It was a moving experieice. This morning reading Exodus12:43-45 included ““No foreigner may eat it. 44 Any slave you have bought may eat it after you have circumcised him, 45 but a temporary resident or a hired worker may not eat it.” I have to think…

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]]> 0 89a4f10695b88562238034c1eaef7062 Dan C posted a new activity comment https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/303/#acomment-304 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:36:39 -0500 A time to have them reflect. Jonah had three days. I wonder how many times the Holy Spirit gave me three days so I would contemplate a decision?

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I get a kick out of this verse:

Genesis 42:17 And he put them all in custody for three days.

Any thoughts?

Also, really good video today, ‘Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature’ about […]

]]> 4296ab938f6beb7746cd970adec5fb5d Dan C posted an update: What a great morning. Genesis 1 and Psalms 1. What […] https://churchconsultant.org/kingdom-encouragers/p/195/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:11:18 -0500 What a great morning. Genesis 1 and Psalms 1. What a wonderful beginning for the year. Psalms 1 speaks clearly to the pattern for my life. Lord God, how majestic is your name!!!

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