I have been reading a neat little book called, "The Shack" by Wm. Paul Young. This book is different to say the very least. The main character has a HUGE loss and goes to 'the shack' from an invitation from 'Papa'(God). There he meets the trinity and what a unique way this author has presented them.
Just thought I'd share if anyone likes different 'out-takes' on or Lord. :)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Do You EVER Have Doubts?
THAT is the question for the day and lemme tell ya, I DO and alot of times. Something I'm NOT very proud of either. When I/we have doubts, then that shows our lack of faith and/or trust in God and HIS love, power, grace and many others.
How does God feel when we doubt Him?
Think about it. How do WE feel when someone doubts us about ANYthing?
Do ya think God feels much differently than we do? I seriously 'doubt' it(pun intended).
I was listening to the radio last night on the way to bowl and heard something so neat. The pastor(and his name escapes me...sorry) was talking about our faith in God and he stated the verse that says...."if we had the faith of a grain of mustard seed....we could move a mountain." He said that it ISN't really a matter of OUR faith so much as our putting God's will above all else. He said that SIZE of faith isn't an issue because look how small a tiny mustard seed is BUT look at what it grows into...a GIANT Oak.
If we were to ALWAYS put God first no matter what the issue may or may not be and NOT rely on US....we could also 'move a mountain' or grow into a mighty oaktree. We tend to have faith(or know/accept) that God CAN do all things....even through US....what we tend to forget or slack on is the totally turning it over to HIS WILL and KNOWING within ourselves that HE is in control and it's gonna be just fine(even without OUR help).
Trust and Faith work together...I personally don't feel you can have one without the other.
My goal beginning this week is to start TRUSTING God with all things involving me to the point that before long when things happen, I will automatically have FAITH that HE will take care of me and(Praise God!!) He IS in control!
God bless you and let's ALL work on our Faith!!
How does God feel when we doubt Him?
Think about it. How do WE feel when someone doubts us about ANYthing?
Do ya think God feels much differently than we do? I seriously 'doubt' it(pun intended).
I was listening to the radio last night on the way to bowl and heard something so neat. The pastor(and his name escapes me...sorry) was talking about our faith in God and he stated the verse that says...."if we had the faith of a grain of mustard seed....we could move a mountain." He said that it ISN't really a matter of OUR faith so much as our putting God's will above all else. He said that SIZE of faith isn't an issue because look how small a tiny mustard seed is BUT look at what it grows into...a GIANT Oak.
If we were to ALWAYS put God first no matter what the issue may or may not be and NOT rely on US....we could also 'move a mountain' or grow into a mighty oaktree. We tend to have faith(or know/accept) that God CAN do all things....even through US....what we tend to forget or slack on is the totally turning it over to HIS WILL and KNOWING within ourselves that HE is in control and it's gonna be just fine(even without OUR help).
Trust and Faith work together...I personally don't feel you can have one without the other.
My goal beginning this week is to start TRUSTING God with all things involving me to the point that before long when things happen, I will automatically have FAITH that HE will take care of me and(Praise God!!) He IS in control!
God bless you and let's ALL work on our Faith!!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Deflection; It's All YOU, God
We had TWO marvelous and so inspiring msgs. today from our pastor, Brother Stan. This morning's msg. had soooo many wonderful points but I want to keep your attention here so you'll continue reading and even onto tonight's awesome msg. as well. I will try to be brief :)
QUESTION FOR YOU:
Is Christ your most treasured possession?
GET IT RIGHT and TODAY---RIGHT NOW!
Trust God as your Savior!
If you ARE a believer, then you know that being a Christian, does NOT guarantee a "trouble-free" life, tho there are those who may think along these lines(possibly non-believers).
What keeps Christians strong(or should anyways) is that GOD IS GREATER. Our salvation has very little to do with US and is all about God.
IF we strive to the best of our ability(we 'do it' God's way in other words), we can and WILL succeed in ALL we endevor. We NEED to realize and FAST that the cross(meaning Christ's sacrifice) is sufficient--Christ IS enough.
Verses I STRONGLY encourage you to study/read: Romans 8:3-4 and Ephesians 2:1-10
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Our p.m. msg. had a totally different 'flavor' if you will than this morning's msg. but was no less powerful nor meaningful.
Brother Stan read the entire passage written by David in Psalm 27. He also quoted from Psalm 73:26(read all of these for some 'enlightening' news and wonderfully inspiring reading!
TO OVERCOME FEAR WHILE HERE ON EARTH...we should:
1) Gain CONFIDENCE(in God)
2) PRAISE(God)
3) Have OBEDIENCE(to God)
4) Get CLOSE TO HIS WORD/TEACHING(Bible)
If we can do the above 4 mentioned, we will gain an INNER PEACE beyond all recognition.
Remember the verse that states, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall NOT WANT"?
God IS our LIGHT and SALVATION.
ALWAYS strive to seek God's presence ALWAYS----We should ALL make that our life's goal!
Can the God we know and love take care of us?
You bet He can AND will however He needs to!!
The TIGHTER we cling to God, the less worries/strife/hopelessness we have in this old world and our worldly flesh ties.
Joshua 1 states for us to ...'be strong and corageous'.
God IS good AND all the time.....IF we keep our faith, honor, praise to HIM, then HE in turn, will keep HIS promises to us!
Thank-You, Lord for sending Jesus to die on that old tree(cross) for me as I was a sinner so NOT worthy of YOUR Love and Grace!
QUESTION FOR YOU:
Is Christ your most treasured possession?
GET IT RIGHT and TODAY---RIGHT NOW!
Trust God as your Savior!
If you ARE a believer, then you know that being a Christian, does NOT guarantee a "trouble-free" life, tho there are those who may think along these lines(possibly non-believers).
What keeps Christians strong(or should anyways) is that GOD IS GREATER. Our salvation has very little to do with US and is all about God.
IF we strive to the best of our ability(we 'do it' God's way in other words), we can and WILL succeed in ALL we endevor. We NEED to realize and FAST that the cross(meaning Christ's sacrifice) is sufficient--Christ IS enough.
Verses I STRONGLY encourage you to study/read: Romans 8:3-4 and Ephesians 2:1-10
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Our p.m. msg. had a totally different 'flavor' if you will than this morning's msg. but was no less powerful nor meaningful.
Brother Stan read the entire passage written by David in Psalm 27. He also quoted from Psalm 73:26(read all of these for some 'enlightening' news and wonderfully inspiring reading!
TO OVERCOME FEAR WHILE HERE ON EARTH...we should:
1) Gain CONFIDENCE(in God)
2) PRAISE(God)
3) Have OBEDIENCE(to God)
4) Get CLOSE TO HIS WORD/TEACHING(Bible)
If we can do the above 4 mentioned, we will gain an INNER PEACE beyond all recognition.
Remember the verse that states, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall NOT WANT"?
God IS our LIGHT and SALVATION.
ALWAYS strive to seek God's presence ALWAYS----We should ALL make that our life's goal!
Can the God we know and love take care of us?
You bet He can AND will however He needs to!!
The TIGHTER we cling to God, the less worries/strife/hopelessness we have in this old world and our worldly flesh ties.
Joshua 1 states for us to ...'be strong and corageous'.
God IS good AND all the time.....IF we keep our faith, honor, praise to HIM, then HE in turn, will keep HIS promises to us!
Thank-You, Lord for sending Jesus to die on that old tree(cross) for me as I was a sinner so NOT worthy of YOUR Love and Grace!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Exerts...
I've been reading(yet again--makes my 2nd time!) the "Left Behind" series of books by two GREAT authors, Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins and the following are some wonderful exerts from Book #5 called, "Apollyon, The Destroyer is Unleashed". I hope you enjoy them AND will consider getting this marvelous set of books describing End Times along with MANY Bible quotes to back up what the authors say.
1) page 275
"...a picture of the sad fact that sin and rebellion have their consequences. There are scars. ...the effects of sin linger. "
It also states that if we receive Christ, God has redeemed US! AND we stand perfect in heaven's sight.
2) page 276
"...we see that evil is on the rise. Much as the world system tries to downplay it, our society has seen catastrophic rises in drug abuse, sexual immorality, murder, theft, demon worship, and idolatry."
This IS definitely true in our society RIGHT NOW!
and 3) page 276
"..with the apostle Paul I urge you to 'be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the sheild of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one(devil)."
Leaving you now with MUCH to contemplate and think about :)
Don't forget about the HUGE and FUN Easter Egg hunt tomorrow at Kemp City Park beginning at 10 a.m.!! Hope to see ya'll there!!
1) page 275
"...a picture of the sad fact that sin and rebellion have their consequences. There are scars. ...the effects of sin linger. "
It also states that if we receive Christ, God has redeemed US! AND we stand perfect in heaven's sight.
2) page 276
"...we see that evil is on the rise. Much as the world system tries to downplay it, our society has seen catastrophic rises in drug abuse, sexual immorality, murder, theft, demon worship, and idolatry."
This IS definitely true in our society RIGHT NOW!
and 3) page 276
"..with the apostle Paul I urge you to 'be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the sheild of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one(devil)."
Leaving you now with MUCH to contemplate and think about :)
Don't forget about the HUGE and FUN Easter Egg hunt tomorrow at Kemp City Park beginning at 10 a.m.!! Hope to see ya'll there!!
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