I use to get up in the morning and I was a crazed mess a lot of the time. I was tired and I did not feel good. I was confused,sometimes angry too. I knew most days I had many things facing me and the weight of the world seemed to be on my mere shoulders. Sound familiar? Yea, I can imagine it does. We all are trying to be a God, God-like, or the real living GOD- it just does not work! Why? We need to respect and expect God- which means we let Him take care of the earth and all the things,creatures, and people He placed here. Everyday we can wake up and turn to our Lord and reach out to Him. He will be, and is, there! While we are working for His kingdom each day, we can truly live as free people; having more peace and pleasure. Life can be enjoyed instead of every waking moment feeling like an annoying, nagging, chore to resent and lament. I have 10 scriptures from the book of Psalms that I read (and meditate on) every single morning upon rising, that I want to share with all of you. It is followed by a daily prayer, that is the conclusion of this post. I know in my heart that this will help to clear your inner vessel,for God will uplift you. Arise each day with gladness, God bless your soul.
1. I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me Psalm 3:5
2. O Lord my God,in you do I take refuge Psam 7:1
3. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name,O Most High Psalm 9:2
4. I say to the Lord, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you." Psalm 16:2
5. May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans! Psalm 20:4
6. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust Psalm 25:1,2
7. "Great is the Lord, who delights in the welfare of his servant!" Psalm 35:27
8. When You said "Seek my face," My heart said to you, "Your face, Lord I will seek." Psalm 27:8
9. Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us Psalm 90:17
10. I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart. On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased Psalm 138:1,3
Father,
I am heavenly blessed that you are my everything and the reason that I have all that I truly need. I am grateful to have Your face to seek at all times. This new day I shall spend with You and for You in Jesus' name, Amen
Monday, January 11, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
CUT THE ROPE
There once was this young woman named Lisa. Her life was a dream, or so she thought. In her youth she was beautiful,smart, strong and courageous. Sought after by employers,friends and men- her hand could touch nothing but gold. It was her privilege,duty,and burden to care for her terminally ill father. He was good to her,although demanding. Her mother on the other hand,was cruel,deceptive,and full of anger and resentment toward Lisa.
Lisa unbeknown to her at the time, was loved deeply by God and blessed through His Grace. She loved pleasure rather than Him. Seeking instead after drugs,drinking,pre-martial sex,witchcraft,lying,jealousy and ungodly relationships of all kinds. God now meant nothing to her,despite growing up going to church faithfully. Lisa was sure that her looks,youth, skills,contacts and manipulation (works of Satan) was the ANSWER and the only one she needed to get through her life.
Her childhood was filled with some joy,and many material possessions. Her family spent alot of there time fighting and was trapped by unforgiveness, mistrust,and fears. Her parents' marriage broke up one day and her older siblings ran away- grownups eager to start their own lives, they were certain would be filled with happiness and true love. All which undoubtedly was lacking in the family household.
When Lisa moved into her father's home to care for him as he fell very ill, her mother's disapproval was always hovering over her. Her mother's goal was to destroy her ex-husband and Lisa by temper tantrums, meddling,criticism and hatred. Lisa fell deeper and deeper into sin, experimenting with sex acts with any man she could find. Witchcraft of all sorts (spells,card reading,and calling upon evil spirits). She found out she loved alcohol and that increased slowly but surely. Lisa fought with her family more and more, she had drama on her now numerous jobs, she went from boyfriend and one night stand lover to the next. She had revolving door friendships and she never looked back on anyone who crossed her. Lisa was addicted to several drugs that was growing a stronger hold on her than she realized or cared to admit. Like all addicts she was in denial. Not only was she wrong- she was ruining her life and all that God had in store for her.
Lisa kept on this path although a near collapsed lung, memory loss, and rapid fire mood swings plagued her. Her life and all that was in it disgusted her and made her unhappy. Lisa often contemplated running away from it all or suicide. She no longer cared as she had one battle too many and her father's health was turning for the worst. He was removed from her care and placed in a facility after a double leg amputation. Lisa was fired from her job as a office assistant,and she was evicted from the home she once shared with her father. Lisa had to sell her car and furniture to pay off bills that were swallowing her savings. She was broke, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and her boyfriend no longer wanted her around. Her friends had long deserted her. No one wanted to take her in or help her get on her feet. One of the last nights in her home she went into her walk in closet and sat down.
Lisa had had enough and this night was the night to end all the pain. Her first thought was to off herself and go into the hereafter. Lisa felt that she had nothing else to lose, all was lost in her beautiful brown eyes. With tears streaming down her young face, her father's .38 in her hand, a solution was within reach. Hours seem to have gone by and she was just sitting there in a daze, unable to pull the trigger.
Nostalgia, fear, depression ruled her brain but she began to do something completely out of character. Lisa suddenly remembered her upbringing of worshipping God in church! She decided although scared and numb maybe reluctant a bit, to reach out to the Almighty's unconditional love. Lisa boldly raised her self up onto her knees and whispered "Father I need you, help me Lord I am so sad and scared. Please help me to make it for I am weak. I need you now,right now!" God in heaven heard Lisa's fervent prayer and spoke back to her. Whatever was spoken renewed Lisa's soul and spirit, for within minutes she left that closet and threw the handgun away. Lisa smiled as she washed her face and took a long look in her bathroom mirror for one of the last times.
Her mother called the next day to say the family would help her move some belongings into her mother's home. She could live with her mom and stepfather. Lisa accepted and she quit drinking and taking drugs. Withdrawal was hard but constant prayer and God's word worked like a charm. Lisa felt so good in God's light and grace she even stopped smoking cigarettes too! Lisa's mother gave her time to get clean and free from her demons. They worked on their relationship for the first time in years- with God's leadership and lots of patience. It was not easy or perfect,but Christ filled and blessed tremendously. Lisa was thrilled at the opening and offer of employment at her stepfather's company. Her past clerical skills led to an executive administrative position with a decent,kind boss. Lisa was so happy to have a straight path to finally walk on. One thing was still missing in her life and deep down she knew it. One day she had to use a bathroom on a different floor at work due to remodeling going on at the time. Lisa was coming out of the stall when a woman she had never seen before asked her for a breath mint. Lisa happened to have some and of course shared them,as they struck up a conversation. Friendly and positive, the conversation led to God. Lisa was impressed to find someone of the same Christian faith (before she had not found one person who went to church or liked to talk about God at work). Lisa was even more impressed by the church this woman went to and all the great things this community of faith was dedicated to. The woman and Lisa exchanged numbers which came with an invite to the woman's church on the following Sunday.
Lisa decided to go after convincing her mother to tag along with her. Lisa felt at home right away as the presence of the Lord filled the church. Lisa was overjoyed and she could not get over the feeling of being with other sincere,proud believers. Soon after Lisa was a member of one the best churches in town and was determined to become an active believer. Her new friend from work led prayer and bible study sessions from her home twice a week. Lisa went several times before her friend decided to have Lisa share her story of struggle and redemption with the group. Afterwards fellow members came up to Lisa hugging her and offering kind words. Lisa was so amazed that people were so kind and not turned off by such a wild tale of shameful sin.
Lisa was on cloud nine and was even more joyous when her mother and stepfather decided to join her church. To this day Lisa, her husband (a youth leader for their church), and their children talk about her past mistakes. Lisa tells them that the things she engaged in can happen to anyone. For sin crouches at the door, but you must rule over it (Gen. 4:7). She also told them how God's love saves us from our afflictions (Psalm 116:8), and that he is always willing to seek and welcome us back into His open arms whenever we stray (Luke 15:6-7,20). Lisa was so happy to constantly tell her children about being baptized in Christ and granted eternal life and peace for she believed in Jesus as the son of the Living God. Also,how it all began because she took the first step to being saved, by calling upon the name of the Lord (Romans 10:13).
Lisa unbeknown to her at the time, was loved deeply by God and blessed through His Grace. She loved pleasure rather than Him. Seeking instead after drugs,drinking,pre-martial sex,witchcraft,lying,jealousy and ungodly relationships of all kinds. God now meant nothing to her,despite growing up going to church faithfully. Lisa was sure that her looks,youth, skills,contacts and manipulation (works of Satan) was the ANSWER and the only one she needed to get through her life.
Her childhood was filled with some joy,and many material possessions. Her family spent alot of there time fighting and was trapped by unforgiveness, mistrust,and fears. Her parents' marriage broke up one day and her older siblings ran away- grownups eager to start their own lives, they were certain would be filled with happiness and true love. All which undoubtedly was lacking in the family household.
When Lisa moved into her father's home to care for him as he fell very ill, her mother's disapproval was always hovering over her. Her mother's goal was to destroy her ex-husband and Lisa by temper tantrums, meddling,criticism and hatred. Lisa fell deeper and deeper into sin, experimenting with sex acts with any man she could find. Witchcraft of all sorts (spells,card reading,and calling upon evil spirits). She found out she loved alcohol and that increased slowly but surely. Lisa fought with her family more and more, she had drama on her now numerous jobs, she went from boyfriend and one night stand lover to the next. She had revolving door friendships and she never looked back on anyone who crossed her. Lisa was addicted to several drugs that was growing a stronger hold on her than she realized or cared to admit. Like all addicts she was in denial. Not only was she wrong- she was ruining her life and all that God had in store for her.
Lisa kept on this path although a near collapsed lung, memory loss, and rapid fire mood swings plagued her. Her life and all that was in it disgusted her and made her unhappy. Lisa often contemplated running away from it all or suicide. She no longer cared as she had one battle too many and her father's health was turning for the worst. He was removed from her care and placed in a facility after a double leg amputation. Lisa was fired from her job as a office assistant,and she was evicted from the home she once shared with her father. Lisa had to sell her car and furniture to pay off bills that were swallowing her savings. She was broke, addicted to drugs and alcohol, and her boyfriend no longer wanted her around. Her friends had long deserted her. No one wanted to take her in or help her get on her feet. One of the last nights in her home she went into her walk in closet and sat down.
Lisa had had enough and this night was the night to end all the pain. Her first thought was to off herself and go into the hereafter. Lisa felt that she had nothing else to lose, all was lost in her beautiful brown eyes. With tears streaming down her young face, her father's .38 in her hand, a solution was within reach. Hours seem to have gone by and she was just sitting there in a daze, unable to pull the trigger.
Nostalgia, fear, depression ruled her brain but she began to do something completely out of character. Lisa suddenly remembered her upbringing of worshipping God in church! She decided although scared and numb maybe reluctant a bit, to reach out to the Almighty's unconditional love. Lisa boldly raised her self up onto her knees and whispered "Father I need you, help me Lord I am so sad and scared. Please help me to make it for I am weak. I need you now,right now!" God in heaven heard Lisa's fervent prayer and spoke back to her. Whatever was spoken renewed Lisa's soul and spirit, for within minutes she left that closet and threw the handgun away. Lisa smiled as she washed her face and took a long look in her bathroom mirror for one of the last times.
Her mother called the next day to say the family would help her move some belongings into her mother's home. She could live with her mom and stepfather. Lisa accepted and she quit drinking and taking drugs. Withdrawal was hard but constant prayer and God's word worked like a charm. Lisa felt so good in God's light and grace she even stopped smoking cigarettes too! Lisa's mother gave her time to get clean and free from her demons. They worked on their relationship for the first time in years- with God's leadership and lots of patience. It was not easy or perfect,but Christ filled and blessed tremendously. Lisa was thrilled at the opening and offer of employment at her stepfather's company. Her past clerical skills led to an executive administrative position with a decent,kind boss. Lisa was so happy to have a straight path to finally walk on. One thing was still missing in her life and deep down she knew it. One day she had to use a bathroom on a different floor at work due to remodeling going on at the time. Lisa was coming out of the stall when a woman she had never seen before asked her for a breath mint. Lisa happened to have some and of course shared them,as they struck up a conversation. Friendly and positive, the conversation led to God. Lisa was impressed to find someone of the same Christian faith (before she had not found one person who went to church or liked to talk about God at work). Lisa was even more impressed by the church this woman went to and all the great things this community of faith was dedicated to. The woman and Lisa exchanged numbers which came with an invite to the woman's church on the following Sunday.
Lisa decided to go after convincing her mother to tag along with her. Lisa felt at home right away as the presence of the Lord filled the church. Lisa was overjoyed and she could not get over the feeling of being with other sincere,proud believers. Soon after Lisa was a member of one the best churches in town and was determined to become an active believer. Her new friend from work led prayer and bible study sessions from her home twice a week. Lisa went several times before her friend decided to have Lisa share her story of struggle and redemption with the group. Afterwards fellow members came up to Lisa hugging her and offering kind words. Lisa was so amazed that people were so kind and not turned off by such a wild tale of shameful sin.
Lisa was on cloud nine and was even more joyous when her mother and stepfather decided to join her church. To this day Lisa, her husband (a youth leader for their church), and their children talk about her past mistakes. Lisa tells them that the things she engaged in can happen to anyone. For sin crouches at the door, but you must rule over it (Gen. 4:7). She also told them how God's love saves us from our afflictions (Psalm 116:8), and that he is always willing to seek and welcome us back into His open arms whenever we stray (Luke 15:6-7,20). Lisa was so happy to constantly tell her children about being baptized in Christ and granted eternal life and peace for she believed in Jesus as the son of the Living God. Also,how it all began because she took the first step to being saved, by calling upon the name of the Lord (Romans 10:13).
Monday, September 28, 2009
Daily Affirmations For The Soul
Say the following 5 times EACH,one to two times per day. For awakening,feeding, harmony,connection and inner alignment- Good luck and God bless!
1. God constantly blesses my open vessel
2. There is no doubt that through God, all things work out
3. I desire to live in Christ the King's palace eternally
4. Christ is my King, whom I diligently seek
5. I am led by God and his will, not by the world
6. Satan has no control over me,for I am a child of the most High God
7. I have been delivered from darkness,into God's glorious light
8. God's holy word lights my path
9. I am a happy humble servant of Christ Jesus
10. The Precious Lamb's blood has released me into liberty
** For you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! (Psalm 143:10)
1. God constantly blesses my open vessel
2. There is no doubt that through God, all things work out
3. I desire to live in Christ the King's palace eternally
4. Christ is my King, whom I diligently seek
5. I am led by God and his will, not by the world
6. Satan has no control over me,for I am a child of the most High God
7. I have been delivered from darkness,into God's glorious light
8. God's holy word lights my path
9. I am a happy humble servant of Christ Jesus
10. The Precious Lamb's blood has released me into liberty
** For you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! (Psalm 143:10)
Monday, July 20, 2009
Biblical Competition
NATIONAL BIBLE BEE
In November, Students from Across America Will Gather for the First National Bible Bee. The Top Winner Will Go Home with a $100,000 Prize!
I am so happy to share this information on such a wonderful competition that enhances and challenges today's youth. The filling and feeding of today's youth in the mind and spirit is pertinent for everyday life- preparing them for a great future. I have some of the information and of course a link about the Bee, so that you can get your child signed up.
There never has been a national competition with a world class prize designed to encourage the careful study and memorization of the Word of God- until now! The Shelby Kennedy Foundation has announced its intention to hold The Bible Bee, a national competition held in Washington, D.C., November 5-6, 2009, for students ages 7-18 dedicated to promoting Bible study and memorization. First prize for Primary Group(7-10) is $25,000: Junior Group (11-14) is $50,000: and for Senior Group (15-18) is $100,000. For more information, visit: http://www.biblebee.org
Good luck to all the students, God bless!
* Psalm 119:97,130
* Proverbs 29:18
* Philippians 4:13
In November, Students from Across America Will Gather for the First National Bible Bee. The Top Winner Will Go Home with a $100,000 Prize!
I am so happy to share this information on such a wonderful competition that enhances and challenges today's youth. The filling and feeding of today's youth in the mind and spirit is pertinent for everyday life- preparing them for a great future. I have some of the information and of course a link about the Bee, so that you can get your child signed up.
There never has been a national competition with a world class prize designed to encourage the careful study and memorization of the Word of God- until now! The Shelby Kennedy Foundation has announced its intention to hold The Bible Bee, a national competition held in Washington, D.C., November 5-6, 2009, for students ages 7-18 dedicated to promoting Bible study and memorization. First prize for Primary Group(7-10) is $25,000: Junior Group (11-14) is $50,000: and for Senior Group (15-18) is $100,000. For more information, visit: http://www.biblebee.org
Good luck to all the students, God bless!
* Psalm 119:97,130
* Proverbs 29:18
* Philippians 4:13
Thursday, June 4, 2009
ABIDING IN GOD'S JOY
HOW TO ABIDE IN GOD'S JOY
The followng steps assures God's joy as it fills our hearts and lives
1. Surrender (1 Samuel 1:15,2:1-10 Job 42:2,5 Acts 9:18,20)
2. Dependence (Psalm 33:20-22, John 16:24,1 Peter 5:7,Romans 9:16)
3. Rest (Psalm 4:8, John 14:1,27 1 Kings 5:4, Hebrews 4:10)
4. Obedience (John 14:15,John 15:10, Galatians 5:16,19-21)
5. Rejoicing (Psalm 5:11, John 15:11,Philippians 4:4,Romans 12:12, Joel 2:21)
Surrendering to God can be done in just 2 actions. First like Hannah and Job you have to recognize who and what God is(loving almighty life giving spirit). Second you have to be willing to give up your sorrows,troubles,thinking and ways like Hannah,Job and Paul. This is how God can help,bless,uplift,change and work through,with and for you.
Dependence like the scriptures say in Psalm and John is asking,trusting,waiting,knowing God for what you need. Placing your desires and needs on God because of His mercy, and that He cares for all of us is the right and only thing to do. Like in 1 Samuel when Hannah said "There is no rock like our God" He is our everything who else and what can we truly depend upon in good times and bad?
Rest is what we need from our jobs,families, thoughts, stress,problems, and all sorts of daily activities. Assurance of God's love,help and peace equals rest. Lets go farther: rest like in 1 Kings and Psalm is God taking care of our entire lives. No need like it states,in John 14 to be afraid or worried because belief and peace is our 'rest' assurance. We are taught why to rest and that we should like God did in Hebrews 4
Obedience is a life long opportunity to receive God's best for our lives. Why ask God for His help and advice to only forget and refuse to follow and obey it? That is a waste and it is a dangerous trap. In John 14 and 15 we are told to obey God if we love Him and want to abide in His love. There is no love for God and no good for our lives if we disrespect,and disregard all that He commands us to do. We are told in Galatians 5 about the things God despises of and what happens if we engage in such behavior. Why then should we not follow God's advice and commands- oh yea,so we can be trapped always in misery and fear- lack for things and never experience God's great blessing of working through us, reject eternal life with the King (wow,a privilege and gift for no true believer to throw away)
Rejoicing is the end result from following the other 4 steps. It is a celebration of our best life ever! Be happy and secure always like in Psalm 5 and Phil. 4 Remember why and how you can rejoice like it says in John 15 and Romans 12. Know to rejoice like in Joel 2 because He has and always will do great things for us - we just have to let God reign supreme and be first in our lives- Best reason ever to rejoice,Hallelujah!
The followng steps assures God's joy as it fills our hearts and lives
1. Surrender (1 Samuel 1:15,2:1-10 Job 42:2,5 Acts 9:18,20)
2. Dependence (Psalm 33:20-22, John 16:24,1 Peter 5:7,Romans 9:16)
3. Rest (Psalm 4:8, John 14:1,27 1 Kings 5:4, Hebrews 4:10)
4. Obedience (John 14:15,John 15:10, Galatians 5:16,19-21)
5. Rejoicing (Psalm 5:11, John 15:11,Philippians 4:4,Romans 12:12, Joel 2:21)
Surrendering to God can be done in just 2 actions. First like Hannah and Job you have to recognize who and what God is(loving almighty life giving spirit). Second you have to be willing to give up your sorrows,troubles,thinking and ways like Hannah,Job and Paul. This is how God can help,bless,uplift,change and work through,with and for you.
Dependence like the scriptures say in Psalm and John is asking,trusting,waiting,knowing God for what you need. Placing your desires and needs on God because of His mercy, and that He cares for all of us is the right and only thing to do. Like in 1 Samuel when Hannah said "There is no rock like our God" He is our everything who else and what can we truly depend upon in good times and bad?
Rest is what we need from our jobs,families, thoughts, stress,problems, and all sorts of daily activities. Assurance of God's love,help and peace equals rest. Lets go farther: rest like in 1 Kings and Psalm is God taking care of our entire lives. No need like it states,in John 14 to be afraid or worried because belief and peace is our 'rest' assurance. We are taught why to rest and that we should like God did in Hebrews 4
Obedience is a life long opportunity to receive God's best for our lives. Why ask God for His help and advice to only forget and refuse to follow and obey it? That is a waste and it is a dangerous trap. In John 14 and 15 we are told to obey God if we love Him and want to abide in His love. There is no love for God and no good for our lives if we disrespect,and disregard all that He commands us to do. We are told in Galatians 5 about the things God despises of and what happens if we engage in such behavior. Why then should we not follow God's advice and commands- oh yea,so we can be trapped always in misery and fear- lack for things and never experience God's great blessing of working through us, reject eternal life with the King (wow,a privilege and gift for no true believer to throw away)
Rejoicing is the end result from following the other 4 steps. It is a celebration of our best life ever! Be happy and secure always like in Psalm 5 and Phil. 4 Remember why and how you can rejoice like it says in John 15 and Romans 12. Know to rejoice like in Joel 2 because He has and always will do great things for us - we just have to let God reign supreme and be first in our lives- Best reason ever to rejoice,Hallelujah!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
The Easter Gift
The best gifts to give
At Easter…
To your friend ...
LOYALTY
To your enemy ...
FORGIVENESS
To your boss ...
SERVICE
To a child ...
A GOOD EXAMPLE
To your parents ...
GRATITUDE & DEVOTION
To your mate ...
LOVE & FAITHFULNESS
To all men and women ...
LOVE
To God ...
YOUR LIFE
Wishing you & your loved ones a wonderful and blessed Easter holidays, Take care always!!!!!!!!!!
God bless you and your family
At Easter…
To your friend ...
LOYALTY
To your enemy ...
FORGIVENESS
To your boss ...
SERVICE
To a child ...
A GOOD EXAMPLE
To your parents ...
GRATITUDE & DEVOTION
To your mate ...
LOVE & FAITHFULNESS
To all men and women ...
LOVE
To God ...
YOUR LIFE
Wishing you & your loved ones a wonderful and blessed Easter holidays, Take care always!!!!!!!!!!
God bless you and your family
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Healing Through Scripture (Pt.4)
There is a healing for every problem,affliction,heartache and pain....
I have many issues in my life that I have to and have,healed from. I talk to many people that seem so unhealthy and unhappy as they battle everything from satan to grave illnesses. I want to feel good and be enriched through the grace of God- I know you do to! Here are a few issuses many of us,or loved ones might be dealing with. I encourage you to take these scriptures and 'pray-read' them-(using the scriptures as you pray to the Lord). This is a powerful form of healing that connects us to the Father and heaven. We all need healing and no one is better at granting it unto you,than God!
1. Bleeding (Ezekiel 16:6,Mark 5:25-29)
2. Fatigue (Isaiah 40:29)
3. Headaches (Psalm 25:18,Psalm 119:25)
4. Heart (Psalm 31:24,Psalm 51:10)
5. Learning Disabilities (Cor. 2:16,Job 2:8,Dan. 1:17,Exodus 31:3&6,Neh. 9:20,Prov. 4:13)
God bless you and your loved ones on the journey of health,peace and well being!
I have many issues in my life that I have to and have,healed from. I talk to many people that seem so unhealthy and unhappy as they battle everything from satan to grave illnesses. I want to feel good and be enriched through the grace of God- I know you do to! Here are a few issuses many of us,or loved ones might be dealing with. I encourage you to take these scriptures and 'pray-read' them-(using the scriptures as you pray to the Lord). This is a powerful form of healing that connects us to the Father and heaven. We all need healing and no one is better at granting it unto you,than God!
1. Bleeding (Ezekiel 16:6,Mark 5:25-29)
2. Fatigue (Isaiah 40:29)
3. Headaches (Psalm 25:18,Psalm 119:25)
4. Heart (Psalm 31:24,Psalm 51:10)
5. Learning Disabilities (Cor. 2:16,Job 2:8,Dan. 1:17,Exodus 31:3&6,Neh. 9:20,Prov. 4:13)
God bless you and your loved ones on the journey of health,peace and well being!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Faith Foundations
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
1. God is eternal.
God said, "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:14). Moses wrote:
"Before the mountains were born or you brought forth
the earth and the world, from everlasting to
everlasting you are God" (Psalm 90:2).
God does not live in the past or in the future, actually. He lives in the now.
"For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that
has just gone by, or like a watch in the night" (Psalm
90:4).
2. God is all-powerful. He said to Abram,
"I am God Almighty" (Genesis 17:1).
God's power is shown by His speaking the earth into existence. God said,
"'Let there be light,' and there was light" (Genesis
1:3).
Something of God's might, His genius, His complete ability to set all things in total harmony is seen throughout our universe. Our flights into space are possible because men can depend on the accuracy of God to direct the stars in the heavens.
3. God is good.
"He himself gives all men life and breath and everything
else" (Acts 17:25).
Our English words "God" and "good" are related.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down
from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not
change like shifting shadows" (James 1:17).
4. God is near.
"For in him we live and move and have our being" (Acts
17:28).
"He is not far from each one of us" (Acts 17:27).
God's children call Him "Father." He is the
"God, who richly provides us with everything for our
enjoyment" (1 Timothy 6:17).
5. "God is love" (1 John 4:8).
He sent His only begotten Son down to our world to live among us and to die for us on the cross. Love gives, and
"God so loved the world that he gave his one and only
Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but
have eternal life" (John 3:16).
"He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for
us all -- how will he not also, along with him,
graciously give us all things?" (Romans 8:32).
6. God is holy.
He will of necessity correct those who are not holy. This chastening is for our good, and to lead us to Himself. God does this because He loves us. God warns us in His word of the dangers of not living right, and this He does because He does not want us to be destroyed by our own stubborn wills.
God has
"set a day when he will judge the world with justice by
the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to
all men by raising him from the dead" (Acts 17:31).
How can we escape the judgment of the holy God? We can come to Him in faith, for
"without faith it is impossible to please God, because
anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and
that he rewards those who earnestly seek him" (Hebrews
11:6).
Our holy God desires holy people, so believers in God accept Christ as Lord, and they repent of their sins and they are baptized into Christ for the remission of their sins (Acts 2:38).
1. God is eternal.
God said, "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:14). Moses wrote:
"Before the mountains were born or you brought forth
the earth and the world, from everlasting to
everlasting you are God" (Psalm 90:2).
God does not live in the past or in the future, actually. He lives in the now.
"For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that
has just gone by, or like a watch in the night" (Psalm
90:4).
2. God is all-powerful. He said to Abram,
"I am God Almighty" (Genesis 17:1).
God's power is shown by His speaking the earth into existence. God said,
"'Let there be light,' and there was light" (Genesis
1:3).
Something of God's might, His genius, His complete ability to set all things in total harmony is seen throughout our universe. Our flights into space are possible because men can depend on the accuracy of God to direct the stars in the heavens.
3. God is good.
"He himself gives all men life and breath and everything
else" (Acts 17:25).
Our English words "God" and "good" are related.
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down
from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not
change like shifting shadows" (James 1:17).
4. God is near.
"For in him we live and move and have our being" (Acts
17:28).
"He is not far from each one of us" (Acts 17:27).
God's children call Him "Father." He is the
"God, who richly provides us with everything for our
enjoyment" (1 Timothy 6:17).
5. "God is love" (1 John 4:8).
He sent His only begotten Son down to our world to live among us and to die for us on the cross. Love gives, and
"God so loved the world that he gave his one and only
Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but
have eternal life" (John 3:16).
"He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for
us all -- how will he not also, along with him,
graciously give us all things?" (Romans 8:32).
6. God is holy.
He will of necessity correct those who are not holy. This chastening is for our good, and to lead us to Himself. God does this because He loves us. God warns us in His word of the dangers of not living right, and this He does because He does not want us to be destroyed by our own stubborn wills.
God has
"set a day when he will judge the world with justice by
the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to
all men by raising him from the dead" (Acts 17:31).
How can we escape the judgment of the holy God? We can come to Him in faith, for
"without faith it is impossible to please God, because
anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and
that he rewards those who earnestly seek him" (Hebrews
11:6).
Our holy God desires holy people, so believers in God accept Christ as Lord, and they repent of their sins and they are baptized into Christ for the remission of their sins (Acts 2:38).
The Devil Shall Flee
Repeat the following 4 chants 2 times a day,everyday- keep Satan out of your life and from everywhere God leads you and your loved ones (2-4 can also be used as prayers)
1. The devil is a destroyer and a liar (repeat 15 times in a row)
2. Father God, In the name of the Jesus and the Holy Spirit rebuke Satan from me, my family and our home(s) (repeat 15 times in a row)
3. Thank you God, for rebuking Satan from me,my loved and our home(s)
(repeat 15 times in a row)
4. For your steadfast love and all your blessings Father God, I thank you
(repeat 10 times in a row)
*Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the Lord: "Stand by the roads, and look for the ancient paths, where the good way is and walk in it, and find rest for your souls."
* Psalm 97:11,12 Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,and give thanks to his holy name!
* Matthew 4:10,11 Then Jesus said to him "Be gone Satan!" Then the devil left him
1. The devil is a destroyer and a liar (repeat 15 times in a row)
2. Father God, In the name of the Jesus and the Holy Spirit rebuke Satan from me, my family and our home(s) (repeat 15 times in a row)
3. Thank you God, for rebuking Satan from me,my loved and our home(s)
(repeat 15 times in a row)
4. For your steadfast love and all your blessings Father God, I thank you
(repeat 10 times in a row)
*Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the Lord: "Stand by the roads, and look for the ancient paths, where the good way is and walk in it, and find rest for your souls."
* Psalm 97:11,12 Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,and give thanks to his holy name!
* Matthew 4:10,11 Then Jesus said to him "Be gone Satan!" Then the devil left him
Saturday, February 14, 2009
I'll Be There
It is easy to shout praises and declare our faith when things are going well. This is the time to believe on the Name of the Son of God, declare our faith in God and love one another and our prayers will be answered. (Read I John 3:19-24). This is an opportunity to strengthen our faith in God’s Word. There is much to learn as we enforce the triumphant victory that Jesus won at Calvary.
There are Old Testament examples of people who maintained their faith during adverse situations. When Job suffered a reversal of fortune, lost his health, his wife and children, he searched for the meaning of faith. His three friends who came to see him insisted that he was being punished for his sins and the only solution was repentance. A fourth friend assured him that God was trying to teach him something.
When you sincerely seek answers God is faithful to answer. He revealed His power and wisdom to Job. No longer was Job’s faith in his righteousness or unrighteousness, but in an omniscient and omnipotent God. Job says to the Lord God Almighty: I had heard of You [only] by the hearing of the ear, but now my [spiritual] eye sees You. Therefore I loathe [my words] and abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes. (Job 42:5-6)
The Lord then reprimanded Job’s friends for they had not spoken right things about Him. At God’s instruction they offered up for themselves a burnt offering; and Job, the servant of God prayed for them. After Job had interceded for his friends, God restored his fortune—and then doubled it! All his brothers and sisters and friends came to his house and celebrated. They told him how sorry they were, and consoled him for all the trouble God had brought him. Each of them brought generous housewarming gifts. God blessed Job's later life even more than his earlier life. (The Message Bible)
During this time of crisis let’s pray to the God who is our exceeding great Hope, praying for one another with joy. Begin praying for the needs of others and see what God will do. Remember, God began to move in Job’s life when he prayed for the needs of his friends. Let us develop an overcoming mindset, resting our faith in the God who knows and the God who sees. He hears and answers prayer.
Please join me as we pray together – united in prayer we stand and we shall see the salvation of the Lord.
Father in the name of Jesus, I ask that everyone who needs healing in their life be touched continually by your love,light and grace. I ask Father that by your loving-kindness and grace that you enable the merciful to fulfill your will in their lives - by sowing seeds of faith, love,hope,health,peace,prosperity and safety. Thank you Father God for shining your light of divine love in everyone's hearts, minds and spirits- In Jesus' name Amen
There are Old Testament examples of people who maintained their faith during adverse situations. When Job suffered a reversal of fortune, lost his health, his wife and children, he searched for the meaning of faith. His three friends who came to see him insisted that he was being punished for his sins and the only solution was repentance. A fourth friend assured him that God was trying to teach him something.
When you sincerely seek answers God is faithful to answer. He revealed His power and wisdom to Job. No longer was Job’s faith in his righteousness or unrighteousness, but in an omniscient and omnipotent God. Job says to the Lord God Almighty: I had heard of You [only] by the hearing of the ear, but now my [spiritual] eye sees You. Therefore I loathe [my words] and abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes. (Job 42:5-6)
The Lord then reprimanded Job’s friends for they had not spoken right things about Him. At God’s instruction they offered up for themselves a burnt offering; and Job, the servant of God prayed for them. After Job had interceded for his friends, God restored his fortune—and then doubled it! All his brothers and sisters and friends came to his house and celebrated. They told him how sorry they were, and consoled him for all the trouble God had brought him. Each of them brought generous housewarming gifts. God blessed Job's later life even more than his earlier life. (The Message Bible)
During this time of crisis let’s pray to the God who is our exceeding great Hope, praying for one another with joy. Begin praying for the needs of others and see what God will do. Remember, God began to move in Job’s life when he prayed for the needs of his friends. Let us develop an overcoming mindset, resting our faith in the God who knows and the God who sees. He hears and answers prayer.
Please join me as we pray together – united in prayer we stand and we shall see the salvation of the Lord.
Father in the name of Jesus, I ask that everyone who needs healing in their life be touched continually by your love,light and grace. I ask Father that by your loving-kindness and grace that you enable the merciful to fulfill your will in their lives - by sowing seeds of faith, love,hope,health,peace,prosperity and safety. Thank you Father God for shining your light of divine love in everyone's hearts, minds and spirits- In Jesus' name Amen
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Troop Support
Ways To Help Support Our Men & Women Serving Overseas
Pen Pals for Soldiers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, funded by private donations and staffed only by volunteers. All donations are tax deductible.
Donations to Pen Pals for Soldiers are used to pay for postage for the care packages or to purchase special items requested directly from our deployed troops.
Adopt -A -Service Person "Care Package"
For a $20.00 donation, we will mail a care package to a service person in your name. The care package includes postage, snacks, cross word puzzles, books, candy, kool-aide, hygene items, socks and other items. You may choose to send to a service man or woman serving overseas in the service branch of your choice.
Are you looking for a unique gift idea? We will mail a Adopt-a-Service Person care package to a service person with the name and address of the person you are donating this wonderful gift on behalf of yourself to a service person serving overseas. We will send the donator a confirmation with the name and address of the service person who will be receiving the care package.
How To Donate
1. PayPal or Credit Card - You can make a secure donation here: http://www.penpalsforsoldiers.org/wayshelp.php
Your donation will go directly to U.S. Postage cost for shipping care packages to all the troops overseas, and/or for purchasing care packages (toiletry, personal hygiene items, breakfast/power bars, magazines, beef jerky, nuts, and more) for the troops.
. Checks/Money Orders: We also accept checks and money orders payable to:
Pen Pals for Soldiers, Inc.
Please send checks or money orders to:
Pen Pals for Soldiers, Inc.
3885-J Cochran St. #103
Simi Valley , CA 93063
Pen Pals for Soldiers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, funded by private donations and staffed only by volunteers. All donations are tax deductible.
Donations to Pen Pals for Soldiers are used to pay for postage for the care packages or to purchase special items requested directly from our deployed troops.
Adopt -A -Service Person "Care Package"
For a $20.00 donation, we will mail a care package to a service person in your name. The care package includes postage, snacks, cross word puzzles, books, candy, kool-aide, hygene items, socks and other items. You may choose to send to a service man or woman serving overseas in the service branch of your choice.
Are you looking for a unique gift idea? We will mail a Adopt-a-Service Person care package to a service person with the name and address of the person you are donating this wonderful gift on behalf of yourself to a service person serving overseas. We will send the donator a confirmation with the name and address of the service person who will be receiving the care package.
How To Donate
1. PayPal or Credit Card - You can make a secure donation here: http://www.penpalsforsoldiers.org/wayshelp.php
Your donation will go directly to U.S. Postage cost for shipping care packages to all the troops overseas, and/or for purchasing care packages (toiletry, personal hygiene items, breakfast/power bars, magazines, beef jerky, nuts, and more) for the troops.
. Checks/Money Orders: We also accept checks and money orders payable to:
Pen Pals for Soldiers, Inc.
Please send checks or money orders to:
Pen Pals for Soldiers, Inc.
3885-J Cochran St. #103
Simi Valley , CA 93063
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Write To Our Troops
Below are current military addresses of both men and women who are interested in receiving mail from a PEN PAL. Your cards, letters and postcards mean a lot to our SOLDIERS serving overseas. The single most requested items from our SOLDIERS are cards, letters and postcards.
It’s easy to write to the troops.
Write your letter or postcard as you would to a friend, family member.
If you would like a like a response back, include your address at the bottom of your letter or postcard.
Place your letter in and envelope and address it with the SOLDIERS name exactly as written (below). Include your return address on the outside of the envelope.
Place a postage stamp on your letter or postcard and place it in the mail.
Note:
It generally takes 4-8 weeks from the time you mail your letter or postcard until you get a response back. Write as many SOLDIERS as you like.
We live in the land of the free, because of the brave…..
Brian Meinert
MNC-I / PMO / K-9
APO AE 09342
Army Iraq - Military Working Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/2/09
6 males - 1 female - 7 dogs
Cpl David C. Olszak
K-9 Kennel Master
Unit 44505
FPO AP 96426-4505
Marine Iraq - Military Working Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/30/09
20 males - 6 dogs
Cpl Jakub Holmes
2D MP BN K-9 DET
UNIT 73795
FPO AE 09509-3795
Marine Iraq - Military Working Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/15/09
8 males - 8 dogs
Andrew M. Limes
447 AEG/ESFS/K9
APO AE 09321
Air Force K 9 Iraq Military Dog handler
Deployed til 4/15/09
8 males
SSgt Erik Ellingson
HHT 1-32 CAV / K9 101ABN (AASLT)
LSA Anaconda
APO AE 09391
Airman Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 1/31/09
2 males - 2 dogs
SrA Wayne W. Stickels
Law and Order Det (k9)
APO AE 09366
Air Force Kuwait Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 2/20/09
2 males
Sgt Matthew J. Favinger
Camp Korean Village MP/K9
FPO AE 09371
Marine Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/9/09
6 males
SSgt John J. Grice
379 ESFS/K-9
APO AE 09309 Airman Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 2/1/09
10 males - 1 female - several dogs
LCpl Brett Yamashita
Camp Korean Village
MP/K9
APO AE 09371
Marine Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/1/09
5 males
SSgt Eric S. Magnuson
Law & Order DET (K-9)
APO AE 09366
Airman Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 2/15/09
5 males - 2 females
Clayton W. Glover
TF Guardian ATTN: K-9
APO AE 09354
Army Afghanistan Kennel Master
Deployed til 8/14/09
17 males - 5 females
Sgt Thomas Williams
1/2 WPNS CO EOD
UNIT 73035
FPO AE 09509-3045
Marine Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 3/15/09
10 males - 1 dog "Eve"
Johnny W. Kyte
TF GUARDIAN
ATTN: K9
APO AE 09354
Army Afghanistan Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 2/15/09
11 males - 1 females
Army - Iraq
Deployed til 9/15/09
FEMALE SOLDIERS
CPT Ramona Toussaint
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Lori August
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Linda Welsh
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Tryon
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
2LT White
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
2LT Kwan
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
2LT Stump
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
MAJ Alexanian
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Darst
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Shaw
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Olivares
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SFC Rainford
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SSG Saint
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Savoy
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Anderson
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SFC Kym B. Ricketts
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPL Kermetris Hill
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
MALE SOLDIERS
SFC Stephens
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
PFC Torres
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SGT Nanai
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SGT Hunter
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Harrison
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
PV2 Worthington
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Hunter
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Curry
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Johnson
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Bhatta
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Roberts
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Bender
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SSG Smallwood
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
It’s easy to write to the troops.
Write your letter or postcard as you would to a friend, family member.
If you would like a like a response back, include your address at the bottom of your letter or postcard.
Place your letter in and envelope and address it with the SOLDIERS name exactly as written (below). Include your return address on the outside of the envelope.
Place a postage stamp on your letter or postcard and place it in the mail.
Note:
It generally takes 4-8 weeks from the time you mail your letter or postcard until you get a response back. Write as many SOLDIERS as you like.
We live in the land of the free, because of the brave…..
Brian Meinert
MNC-I / PMO / K-9
APO AE 09342
Army Iraq - Military Working Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/2/09
6 males - 1 female - 7 dogs
Cpl David C. Olszak
K-9 Kennel Master
Unit 44505
FPO AP 96426-4505
Marine Iraq - Military Working Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/30/09
20 males - 6 dogs
Cpl Jakub Holmes
2D MP BN K-9 DET
UNIT 73795
FPO AE 09509-3795
Marine Iraq - Military Working Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/15/09
8 males - 8 dogs
Andrew M. Limes
447 AEG/ESFS/K9
APO AE 09321
Air Force K 9 Iraq Military Dog handler
Deployed til 4/15/09
8 males
SSgt Erik Ellingson
HHT 1-32 CAV / K9 101ABN (AASLT)
LSA Anaconda
APO AE 09391
Airman Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 1/31/09
2 males - 2 dogs
SrA Wayne W. Stickels
Law and Order Det (k9)
APO AE 09366
Air Force Kuwait Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 2/20/09
2 males
Sgt Matthew J. Favinger
Camp Korean Village MP/K9
FPO AE 09371
Marine Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/9/09
6 males
SSgt John J. Grice
379 ESFS/K-9
APO AE 09309 Airman Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 2/1/09
10 males - 1 female - several dogs
LCpl Brett Yamashita
Camp Korean Village
MP/K9
APO AE 09371
Marine Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 4/1/09
5 males
SSgt Eric S. Magnuson
Law & Order DET (K-9)
APO AE 09366
Airman Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 2/15/09
5 males - 2 females
Clayton W. Glover
TF Guardian ATTN: K-9
APO AE 09354
Army Afghanistan Kennel Master
Deployed til 8/14/09
17 males - 5 females
Sgt Thomas Williams
1/2 WPNS CO EOD
UNIT 73035
FPO AE 09509-3045
Marine Iraq Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 3/15/09
10 males - 1 dog "Eve"
Johnny W. Kyte
TF GUARDIAN
ATTN: K9
APO AE 09354
Army Afghanistan Military Dog Handler
Deployed til 2/15/09
11 males - 1 females
Army - Iraq
Deployed til 9/15/09
FEMALE SOLDIERS
CPT Ramona Toussaint
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Lori August
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Linda Welsh
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Tryon
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
2LT White
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
2LT Kwan
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
2LT Stump
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
MAJ Alexanian
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Darst
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Shaw
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Olivares
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SFC Rainford
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SSG Saint
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Savoy
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Anderson
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SFC Kym B. Ricketts
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPL Kermetris Hill
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
MALE SOLDIERS
SFC Stephens
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
PFC Torres
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SGT Nanai
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SGT Hunter
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Harrison
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
PV2 Worthington
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Hunter
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SPC Curry
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Johnson
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Bhatta
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Roberts
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
CPT Bender
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
SSG Smallwood
C CO 27th BSB
1st Cavalry Division
APO AE 09331
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Read The Bible In A Year (PT.1)
I have put together a chart that will help you on a spiritual journey of reading the word of God. Each and every month, I will post this chart that has morning and evening reading assignments-that if followed,in 365 days you will have read the entire Holy Bible! I am so excited and will be doing this at home as well- Are we ready? Here is the month of January- covered are the books of: Genesis, Matthew, and Exodus (Partially)
DATE MORNING EVENING
Jan. MATT. GEN.
1 1 1,2,3
2 2 4,5,6
3 3 7,8,9
4 4 10,11,12
5 5:1-26 13,14,15
6 5:27-48 16,17
7 6:1-18 18,19
8 6:19-34 20,21,22
9 7 23,24
10 8:1-17 25,26
11 8:18-34 27,28
12 9:1-17 29,30
13 9:18-38 31,32
14 10:1-20 33,34,35
15 10:21-42 36,37,38
16 11 39,40
17 12:1-23 41,42
18 12:24-50 43,44,45
19 13:1-30 46,47,48
20 13:31-58 49,50
EX.
21 14:1-21 1,2,3
22 14:22-36 4,5,6
23 15:1-20 7,8
24 15:21-39 9,10,11
25 16 12,13
26 17 14,15
27 18:1-20 16,17,18
28 18:21-35 19,20
29 19 21,22
30 20:1-16 23,24
31 20:17-34 25,26
DATE MORNING EVENING
Jan. MATT. GEN.
1 1 1,2,3
2 2 4,5,6
3 3 7,8,9
4 4 10,11,12
5 5:1-26 13,14,15
6 5:27-48 16,17
7 6:1-18 18,19
8 6:19-34 20,21,22
9 7 23,24
10 8:1-17 25,26
11 8:18-34 27,28
12 9:1-17 29,30
13 9:18-38 31,32
14 10:1-20 33,34,35
15 10:21-42 36,37,38
16 11 39,40
17 12:1-23 41,42
18 12:24-50 43,44,45
19 13:1-30 46,47,48
20 13:31-58 49,50
EX.
21 14:1-21 1,2,3
22 14:22-36 4,5,6
23 15:1-20 7,8
24 15:21-39 9,10,11
25 16 12,13
26 17 14,15
27 18:1-20 16,17,18
28 18:21-35 19,20
29 19 21,22
30 20:1-16 23,24
31 20:17-34 25,26
The Christ Bell
I KNOW WHO I AM
I am God's child (John 1:12)
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 )
I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17)
I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt 5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven.. I am significant (Phil 3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom.. 8:31 -34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor 5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor 1:21-22 )
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28 )
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 )
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil.. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ ( Col .. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10)
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven ( Col 1:14). I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)
I belong to God
Do you know
Who you are!?
Keep this bell ringing...pass it on
'The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you;
The LORD turn His face toward you
And give you peace..'
Numbers 6:24-26
"Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is.!*
I am God's child (John 1:12)
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 )
I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17)
I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt 5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven.. I am significant (Phil 3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom.. 8:31 -34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor 5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor 1:21-22 )
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28 )
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 )
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil.. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ ( Col .. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10)
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven ( Col 1:14). I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)
I belong to God
Do you know
Who you are!?
Keep this bell ringing...pass it on
'The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you
And be gracious to you;
The LORD turn His face toward you
And give you peace..'
Numbers 6:24-26
"Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is.!*
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Merry Christmas To All!
MERRY CHRISTMAS- HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Well I just love to give and receive hoilday greetings,its sweet and makes me feel good. I try to read my bible and reflect on a daily basis if possible, and I have been reminded of the best gift we all have gotten. What does it mean to truly give, to whom,why,how? Take a look at the following- 'Tis the season!
1. John 3:16 (God's ultimate gift to us)
2. Matthew 19:20-21 (Never be at a loss to surrender 'material things' for the kingdom)
3. Luke 6:30 (Give to all who ask)
4. Malachi 3:10 (Give back to God what He already has given to you)
5. Matthew 22:21 (Give to God what he owns- our very selves)
6. Joel 2:13 (Our hearts are the best gifts to give)
7. Exodus 35:29 (Give of a free will what God commands)
8. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (Be a cheerful giver)
9. James 1:17 (Every gift is from God)
10. Ezekiel 16:49 (A mistake not to give to the needy)
11. Esther 4:4 (Give even when it is rejected)
12. Genesis 27:28 (May you receive all that you truly need)
** Isaiah 9:6
Jesus is the best,true and only reason for the season- Love to the King!
Well I just love to give and receive hoilday greetings,its sweet and makes me feel good. I try to read my bible and reflect on a daily basis if possible, and I have been reminded of the best gift we all have gotten. What does it mean to truly give, to whom,why,how? Take a look at the following- 'Tis the season!
1. John 3:16 (God's ultimate gift to us)
2. Matthew 19:20-21 (Never be at a loss to surrender 'material things' for the kingdom)
3. Luke 6:30 (Give to all who ask)
4. Malachi 3:10 (Give back to God what He already has given to you)
5. Matthew 22:21 (Give to God what he owns- our very selves)
6. Joel 2:13 (Our hearts are the best gifts to give)
7. Exodus 35:29 (Give of a free will what God commands)
8. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (Be a cheerful giver)
9. James 1:17 (Every gift is from God)
10. Ezekiel 16:49 (A mistake not to give to the needy)
11. Esther 4:4 (Give even when it is rejected)
12. Genesis 27:28 (May you receive all that you truly need)
** Isaiah 9:6
Jesus is the best,true and only reason for the season- Love to the King!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Twelve This Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving is nearing I have become reflective on what the term means and what this special day stands for. I was reading my bible, flipping through scriptures and truly started to understand.... GOD is the reason we are to be thankful and much thanks and praise realy goes to Him! I have gathered some scriptures that really put God, His kingdom, His son,His will & ways - into light. Insight we are never to forget, be joyous in, look forward too & be full of gratitude for. Read,reflect and enjoy... HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
1. 1 Corinthians 1:4
2. Psalm 97:12
3. Luke 17:18
4. 2 Samuel 22:50
5. 2 Corinthians 9:11,15
6. 2 Chronicles 6:12-14
7. 1 Corinthians 10:31
8. 1 Timothy 1:17
9. Nehemiah 9:5-6
10. Jonah 2:9
11. Mark 8:6
12. Haggai 1:4-6,9
** O God, help me to live the life of gratitude that you invite me to live. Amen.
1. 1 Corinthians 1:4
2. Psalm 97:12
3. Luke 17:18
4. 2 Samuel 22:50
5. 2 Corinthians 9:11,15
6. 2 Chronicles 6:12-14
7. 1 Corinthians 10:31
8. 1 Timothy 1:17
9. Nehemiah 9:5-6
10. Jonah 2:9
11. Mark 8:6
12. Haggai 1:4-6,9
** O God, help me to live the life of gratitude that you invite me to live. Amen.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Does God Really Care?
Sometimes we humans feel very small - and with good reason!
We are microscopic on our planet. The total human population could stand within a surface area of 200 square miles, whereas earth's volume is 260,000,000,000 cubic miles. Yet "our" Earth is a mere pinhead beside its sun. The sun is but one star among millions across space so vast as to defy comprehension. At jet travel speed, reaching the nearest star would take us about a million years.
In the grand scale of time and space we seem utterly insignificant. When we feel lost and lonely, who feels with us? Who sees our few, fleeting moments? Who cares about our troubles?
Sometimes, beneath the night sky, David also feels small and vulnerable. David hears the Creator's importance loudly announced by the power and order in the universe.
O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens! (Psalm 8:1)
David recognizes that the sheer scale of the universe seems to rule out any "importance" for humans. He asks,
When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him, the son of man that You care for him? (Psalm 8:3-4)
How incredible - that the Creator of all this cares for me! Yet the very proof for God's majesty also shows our place of responsibility. God expects us to read and honor that evidence. Even little children know awe and wonder: "From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise" (Psalm 8:2). David recognizes how much God invests in each human:
You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You made him ruler over the works of Your hands (Psalm 8:5-6)
Try an experiment: Let the magic of your favorite music play along the edges of your mind. Wonder at your ability to enjoy such ethereal beauty. Picture, in any attractive setting, the meal you find most delicious. Savor it. Appreciate the aesthetic qualities of taste, aroma, color, form and texture. Feel the warmth of embrace, the joy of eyes that meet and understand. Let the gift of "love" fill you with awe.
We are microscopic on our planet. The total human population could stand within a surface area of 200 square miles, whereas earth's volume is 260,000,000,000 cubic miles. Yet "our" Earth is a mere pinhead beside its sun. The sun is but one star among millions across space so vast as to defy comprehension. At jet travel speed, reaching the nearest star would take us about a million years.
In the grand scale of time and space we seem utterly insignificant. When we feel lost and lonely, who feels with us? Who sees our few, fleeting moments? Who cares about our troubles?
Sometimes, beneath the night sky, David also feels small and vulnerable. David hears the Creator's importance loudly announced by the power and order in the universe.
O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens! (Psalm 8:1)
David recognizes that the sheer scale of the universe seems to rule out any "importance" for humans. He asks,
When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him, the son of man that You care for him? (Psalm 8:3-4)
How incredible - that the Creator of all this cares for me! Yet the very proof for God's majesty also shows our place of responsibility. God expects us to read and honor that evidence. Even little children know awe and wonder: "From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise" (Psalm 8:2). David recognizes how much God invests in each human:
You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You made him ruler over the works of Your hands (Psalm 8:5-6)
Try an experiment: Let the magic of your favorite music play along the edges of your mind. Wonder at your ability to enjoy such ethereal beauty. Picture, in any attractive setting, the meal you find most delicious. Savor it. Appreciate the aesthetic qualities of taste, aroma, color, form and texture. Feel the warmth of embrace, the joy of eyes that meet and understand. Let the gift of "love" fill you with awe.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Can This Be God's Will?
Your success in life's race depends on your reason for running. One of Aesop's fables tells of a dog that stumbled upon a hare. Swift and determined, the hound chased the hare over many miles. Finally, the hound gave up in exhaustion. Seeing the race, a by-stander praised the hero-hare. He mocked the loser. Indignantly the hound replied, "You forget that it is one thing to run for your dinner and another to run for your life."
Many people are "running for their dinner." They are smart and driven. Yet they are pursuing just one more job to pay the bills. Their highest goal is to provide for the body's needs and pleasures. "'Let us eat and drink,' you say, 'for tomorrow we die!'" While this quote sounds like a beer commercial, it actually comes from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah (22:13). He is describing a pervasive view of life in both his day and our own. As many discover the hard way, this worn out view of life is empty and meaningless.
Our bodies will fail and fail far too soon. "You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14). What business person would invest in a market he knows to be rapidly and finally declining? Yet that same shrewd investor forgets the greatest truth about profit and loss. "What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?" (Matthew 16:26).
Jesus encourages you in your search when he advises, "Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life" (John 6:27). Don't run for your dinner, run for your life!
While on earth, food was about the last thing on the mind of Jesus. He begins His special work by fasting for forty days (Luke 4:2). Later, He turns down the offer of a much-needed meal. Why? "My food," He answers, "is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work" (John 4:34).
The will of God! This alone fills and satisfies Jesus. He craves soul satisfaction as a starving man craves food. He calls us to have this same priority in our lives: "So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:31-33).
Many people are "running for their dinner." They are smart and driven. Yet they are pursuing just one more job to pay the bills. Their highest goal is to provide for the body's needs and pleasures. "'Let us eat and drink,' you say, 'for tomorrow we die!'" While this quote sounds like a beer commercial, it actually comes from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah (22:13). He is describing a pervasive view of life in both his day and our own. As many discover the hard way, this worn out view of life is empty and meaningless.
Our bodies will fail and fail far too soon. "You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14). What business person would invest in a market he knows to be rapidly and finally declining? Yet that same shrewd investor forgets the greatest truth about profit and loss. "What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?" (Matthew 16:26).
Jesus encourages you in your search when he advises, "Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life" (John 6:27). Don't run for your dinner, run for your life!
While on earth, food was about the last thing on the mind of Jesus. He begins His special work by fasting for forty days (Luke 4:2). Later, He turns down the offer of a much-needed meal. Why? "My food," He answers, "is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work" (John 4:34).
The will of God! This alone fills and satisfies Jesus. He craves soul satisfaction as a starving man craves food. He calls us to have this same priority in our lives: "So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:31-33).
Monday, October 13, 2008
Healing Through Scripture (Pt. 3)
There is a healing for every problem,affliction, heartache and pain....
I have many issues in my life that I have to and have,healed from. I talk to many people that seem so unhealthy and unhappy as they battle everything from satan to grave illnesses. I want to feel good and be enriched through the grace of God- I know you do to! Here are a few issuses many of us,or loved ones might be dealing with. I encourage you to take these scriptures and 'pray-read' them-(using the scriptures as you pray to the Lord). This is a powerful form of healing that connects us to the Father and heaven. We all need healing and no one is better at granting it unto you,than God!
1. Back Problems Luke 13:11-12
2. Diabetes Psalm 107:20, Jeremiah 33:6
3. Eyes Isaiah 35:5,42:16& Mark 8:23,Deut 34:7
4. Feet 1 Samuel 2:9, Psalm 116:8,Proverb 3:23
5. Fire/Flood Isaiah 43:2
** Make a liar out of the devil who has tried to trap you and/or loved ones into thinking there is no way out to your problems,conflicts and suffering- God bless you all!
I have many issues in my life that I have to and have,healed from. I talk to many people that seem so unhealthy and unhappy as they battle everything from satan to grave illnesses. I want to feel good and be enriched through the grace of God- I know you do to! Here are a few issuses many of us,or loved ones might be dealing with. I encourage you to take these scriptures and 'pray-read' them-(using the scriptures as you pray to the Lord). This is a powerful form of healing that connects us to the Father and heaven. We all need healing and no one is better at granting it unto you,than God!
1. Back Problems Luke 13:11-12
2. Diabetes Psalm 107:20, Jeremiah 33:6
3. Eyes Isaiah 35:5,42:16& Mark 8:23,Deut 34:7
4. Feet 1 Samuel 2:9, Psalm 116:8,Proverb 3:23
5. Fire/Flood Isaiah 43:2
** Make a liar out of the devil who has tried to trap you and/or loved ones into thinking there is no way out to your problems,conflicts and suffering- God bless you all!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Scribes,Pharisees, & Sadducees
Read the following to figure out who the scribes,pharisees, and sadducees
Scribes where, their purpose and what role they played in the life of Jesus his apostles
In the days of the Hebrews monarchy this was the title of a court official, a secretary of state (2 Sam. 8: 17; 2 Kgs. 12: 10; 2 Kgs. 18: 18). After the captivity we find the title given to Ezra (Ezra 7: 6, 21) and to others who acted as teachers of the law. Scribes are frequently mentioned in the N.T., being sometimes called lawyers. It was their business to develop the law in detail and apply it to the circumstances of their time; hence grew up the oral or traditional law side by side with the written law. Their method of teaching was catechetical. Their aim was to reproduce and teach others to reproduce accurately the words of the wise (hence the office is a symbol of fidelity in instruction, Matt. 13: 52). The scribes never taught on their own authority (contrast with this the Lord’s method, Matt. 7: 29).
Pharisees
A religious party among the Jews. The name denotes separatists. They prided themselves on their strict observance of the law, and on the care with which they avoided contact with things gentile. Their belief included the doctrine of immortality and resurrection of the body and the existence of angels and spirits. They upheld the authority of oral tradition as of equal value with the written law. The tendency of their teaching was to reduce religion to the observance of a multiplicity of ceremonial rules, and to encourage self-sufficiency and spiritual pride
Sadducees
A party or caste among the Jews. The name is probably derived from Zadok, the high priest in Solomon’s time. The party consisted of old high-priestly families who came to the front during the Maccabean war. They formed the Jewish aristocracy, and were powerful though quite small in numbers. In their treatment of religious questions they held to the letter of the Mosaic revelation and denied the authority of ancient tradition; they taught complete freedom of the will in moral action; they were opposed to the Pharisees as to the belief in angels and spirits; they refused also to accept the doctrine of immortality as a necessary part of the Jewish faith. It was through their influence that Greek culture spread in Israel. Their opposition to our Lord was the result of his action in cleansing the temple, which they regarded as an infringement of their rights. They opposed the work of the apostles because they preached the resurrection (Acts 4: 1-3; cf. Mark 12: 18-27; Acts 23: 7-8).
Scribes where, their purpose and what role they played in the life of Jesus his apostles
In the days of the Hebrews monarchy this was the title of a court official, a secretary of state (2 Sam. 8: 17; 2 Kgs. 12: 10; 2 Kgs. 18: 18). After the captivity we find the title given to Ezra (Ezra 7: 6, 21) and to others who acted as teachers of the law. Scribes are frequently mentioned in the N.T., being sometimes called lawyers. It was their business to develop the law in detail and apply it to the circumstances of their time; hence grew up the oral or traditional law side by side with the written law. Their method of teaching was catechetical. Their aim was to reproduce and teach others to reproduce accurately the words of the wise (hence the office is a symbol of fidelity in instruction, Matt. 13: 52). The scribes never taught on their own authority (contrast with this the Lord’s method, Matt. 7: 29).
Pharisees
A religious party among the Jews. The name denotes separatists. They prided themselves on their strict observance of the law, and on the care with which they avoided contact with things gentile. Their belief included the doctrine of immortality and resurrection of the body and the existence of angels and spirits. They upheld the authority of oral tradition as of equal value with the written law. The tendency of their teaching was to reduce religion to the observance of a multiplicity of ceremonial rules, and to encourage self-sufficiency and spiritual pride
Sadducees
A party or caste among the Jews. The name is probably derived from Zadok, the high priest in Solomon’s time. The party consisted of old high-priestly families who came to the front during the Maccabean war. They formed the Jewish aristocracy, and were powerful though quite small in numbers. In their treatment of religious questions they held to the letter of the Mosaic revelation and denied the authority of ancient tradition; they taught complete freedom of the will in moral action; they were opposed to the Pharisees as to the belief in angels and spirits; they refused also to accept the doctrine of immortality as a necessary part of the Jewish faith. It was through their influence that Greek culture spread in Israel. Their opposition to our Lord was the result of his action in cleansing the temple, which they regarded as an infringement of their rights. They opposed the work of the apostles because they preached the resurrection (Acts 4: 1-3; cf. Mark 12: 18-27; Acts 23: 7-8).
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