This was my daily devotional today and I thought it was great to use today since we are all in football season. Whether you are at the stadium or in a home with the TV going, are you prepared to see Jesus when he returns, like we prepare for our favorite teams and games?
Wow - After just reading this today I am ready and excited. I think of Rich Mullins song, "Our God is an Awesome God"....Ready to stand with you preparing to see our Lord walk on that field !!.....Do you really get this excited for Jesus as you do for your game ???
October 4, 2007
A View from Heaven
By Van Walton
“I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one…” John 17: 21 (NLT)
Devotion:
Fall has arrived, meaning football season reigns, All across the U.S. family rooms, sports bars, and stadiums rock and roar with victory chants, loyal cheers, and triumphant shouts. Nothing is quite like a sports stadium full of excited fans where everyone comes together to cheer the home team to victory.
Most Saturdays my husband and I can be found right in the middle of the spectator storm! Recently, while sitting in the stands, God invited me to witness the game from His point of view. That’s right…. at a football game God showed me a glimpse of His desire for humanity.
For two consecutive seasons our tickets have been located in the end zone – not a bad place if you are high and lifted up, sitting inside! From that vantage point I watched as over-the-top pomp and circumstance ushered in our team. Thirty minutes before kickoff, the caged and snorting mascot arrived, led by a high-stepping band and adoring cheerleaders. The drums and trumpets might as well have announced the arrival of a supreme world leader the way the fans went crazy while a mere pig rolled around the track! When the entire band marched onto the field, the crowd roared, stood, and, all in one accord, sang the national anthem and our school song. Then, in no time, a perfect human A-shaped runway took shape complete with flying flags, banners, pom poms, glitz and glitter. Just when I thought the noise had climaxed, the entire stadium began to rock and thump. The frenzy gone wild has to be experienced in order to understand how out-of-control 75,000 men, women and children behave seconds before their team runs out on the field.
For the next two hours scores of people worked together to win a game. From ushers to vendors, water boys to coaches and every fan - all united for one common cause – to win. And win we did!
While I sat in my comfy seat God turned my thoughts heavenward. In the midst of fan frenzy I began to reflect on His position – high and lifted up, sitting in His throne watching the game of life we all play. From my position in The Hog Heaven Club– yup that is the name of the club house in the Razorback Stadium - I understood how He delights in His children when they unite for one cause.
I left the game that Saturday with a new goal – work at all costs to unite with my fellow Christian brothers and sisters to delight my Father. I am without excuse because He has given me a clear illustration as to how I am to live. He has called me to cheer on those who fight life’s battles. He has called me to march beside those whose goal is godly victory. He has called me to encourage those who struggle. Above all else, He has called me, and you, to experience such perfect unity that the world would know that God sent Jesus to show His love for all.
All together now – Go! Fight! Win!
Galatians 5:14-15, “For the whole law can be summed up in this one command, ‘Love you neighbor as yourself.’ But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another.” (NLT)
Colossians 3:1-2, “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set you sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven…” (NLT)
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Where is your heart located ?
What are your plans today and how do you plan on doing it?
Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed or just forget to say Thank you Lord for this day?
Sometimes, I find myself getting in such a hurry. I also find myself being flat out lazy thinking it is all about me.
Then reality sets in and I wonder what Jesus would have done if he just stopped and allowed His heart to harden or become lazy. Knowing that Jesus is faithful and would not allow this to happen, I praise Him. His heart was in everything He spoke, everything He touched and everywhere He went.
Since we are to be imitators of Christ, should your heart be in every thing you say, every thing you do and everywhere you go?
The greatest of all things we can ever do with our heart is - LOVE !!
Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.” (NLT)Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” (NIV)2 Chronicles 31:21, “He did it with all his heart, and prospered.” (KJV)
Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” (NIV)2 Chronicles 31:21, “He did it with all his heart, and prospered.” (KJV)
Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed or just forget to say Thank you Lord for this day?
Sometimes, I find myself getting in such a hurry. I also find myself being flat out lazy thinking it is all about me.
Then reality sets in and I wonder what Jesus would have done if he just stopped and allowed His heart to harden or become lazy. Knowing that Jesus is faithful and would not allow this to happen, I praise Him. His heart was in everything He spoke, everything He touched and everywhere He went.
Since we are to be imitators of Christ, should your heart be in every thing you say, every thing you do and everywhere you go?
The greatest of all things we can ever do with our heart is - LOVE !!
Romans 12:2, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.” (NLT)Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” (NIV)2 Chronicles 31:21, “He did it with all his heart, and prospered.” (KJV)
Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” (NIV)2 Chronicles 31:21, “He did it with all his heart, and prospered.” (KJV)
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
We need to DRUG our children
I received this chain email yesterday and thought it was quite fitting. I can remember being "drugged" by my mom...I even had to wear panty-hose. The Lord knew how much I hated panty-hose, and I am pretty sure He has blessed me for doing so. Well, here is the email for your own enjoyment followed by scripture of God's faithfulness when you raise your children in His name.
GOD BLESS THE PARENTS WHO DRUGGED US..
The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a Methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhetorical question.
"Why didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?
"I replied, I had a drug problem when I was young:
I was drug to church on Sunday morning. I was drug to church for weddings and funerals. I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather. I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults.
I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher, or if I didn't put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me.
I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profanity.I was drug out to pull weeds in mom's garden and flowerbeds and cocklebur's out of dad's fields.I was drug to the homes of family, friends and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clothesline, or chop some firewood; and, if my mother had ever known that I took a single dime as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the woodshed.
Those drugs are still in my veins and they affect my behavior in everything I do, say, or think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack, or heroin; and, if today's children had this kind of drug problem, America would be a better place. God bless those parents who drugged us.
Deuteronomy 11:19
Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Mark 9:37
Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me, receives not Me but Him who sent Me.”
Mark 10:14
But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God
1 John 2:28
The Children of God ] And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming
1 John 3:18
My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
1 John 4:4
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
GOD BLESS THE PARENTS WHO DRUGGED US..
The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a Methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhetorical question.
"Why didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?
"I replied, I had a drug problem when I was young:
I was drug to church on Sunday morning. I was drug to church for weddings and funerals. I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather. I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults.
I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher, or if I didn't put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me.
I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profanity.I was drug out to pull weeds in mom's garden and flowerbeds and cocklebur's out of dad's fields.I was drug to the homes of family, friends and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clothesline, or chop some firewood; and, if my mother had ever known that I took a single dime as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the woodshed.
Those drugs are still in my veins and they affect my behavior in everything I do, say, or think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack, or heroin; and, if today's children had this kind of drug problem, America would be a better place. God bless those parents who drugged us.
Deuteronomy 11:19
Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Mark 9:37
Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me, receives not Me but Him who sent Me.”
Mark 10:14
But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God
1 John 2:28
The Children of God ] And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming
1 John 3:18
My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
1 John 4:4
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
We're Putting Jesus back into School
Have you heard about Beach Clubs?
Kids are learning about Jesus Christ in our schools. They meet once a week, for an hour or so after school. My son went for the first time yesterday. He came home telling me all about King David, Saul and quoting scriptures from Hebrew and how were are to respect and love the brotherhood.....He loved watching " Facing the Giants" and eating the snacks. We talked about his Christian duty to further God's Kingdom and how he could get more of his friends to come to Beach Club..... What kid would not want to come have some fun with other friends....They greatest thing is that our kids' lives will be impacted by God's neverending love.
Please visit the website......
www.kidsbeachclub.org.....
Kids are learning about Jesus Christ in our schools. They meet once a week, for an hour or so after school. My son went for the first time yesterday. He came home telling me all about King David, Saul and quoting scriptures from Hebrew and how were are to respect and love the brotherhood.....He loved watching " Facing the Giants" and eating the snacks. We talked about his Christian duty to further God's Kingdom and how he could get more of his friends to come to Beach Club..... What kid would not want to come have some fun with other friends....They greatest thing is that our kids' lives will be impacted by God's neverending love.
Please visit the website......
www.kidsbeachclub.org.....
Neverending, Pure LOVE
What if I told you there is only ONE who can love you from the East to the West. Determing where those places meet has boggled my mind for years. What about from the North to the South? Where do those meet? I have a very vivid picture in my mind of the Cross.
From the East to the West are the Nail Scarred Hands
From the North to the South are the Crown of Thorns to the Nail Scarred Feet
When I think of my Jesus hanging on the cross in complete agony and selfless obedience, I think of His never-ending love for me, for my family, for my friends and for you. Through all the selfish acts I have done in my lifetime, I see Jesus walking right beside me faithfully showing me His never-ending love for me.
Power Verses:
I Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (NIV)
Psalm 136,
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
Who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
Who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
Who made the great lights-- His love endures forever.
The sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
The moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.”
From the East to the West are the Nail Scarred Hands
From the North to the South are the Crown of Thorns to the Nail Scarred Feet
When I think of my Jesus hanging on the cross in complete agony and selfless obedience, I think of His never-ending love for me, for my family, for my friends and for you. Through all the selfish acts I have done in my lifetime, I see Jesus walking right beside me faithfully showing me His never-ending love for me.
Power Verses:
I Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (NIV)
Psalm 136,
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
Who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
Who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
Who made the great lights-- His love endures forever.
The sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
The moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.”
Monday, September 17, 2007
Confidence
Today, I read that I will never, ever be abandoned during my journey here on earth. I also know I am not to fear and it is for this very reason....Jesus loves me so much, that He will walk right beside me in truth...He will guide my ways in wisdom, He will love me un-conditionally; however, He will discipline me as needed. Why, because He really loves me.
Guess what, He loves you, too. When you think or feel you are lonely, desperate and longing to be romanced or loved, focus your beautiful eyes upon Jesus.
Will He abandon us? Can He, if He promises not to?
We have Hope.
With that Hope, we are to rejoice !!
ACTS 2
22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men,[d] put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
25David said about him: " 'I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 26Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope, 27because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. 28You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.'[e] 29"Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ,[f] that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay. 32God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, " 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand 3 5until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." '
Guess what, He loves you, too. When you think or feel you are lonely, desperate and longing to be romanced or loved, focus your beautiful eyes upon Jesus.
Will He abandon us? Can He, if He promises not to?
We have Hope.
With that Hope, we are to rejoice !!
ACTS 2
22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men,[d] put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
25David said about him: " 'I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 26Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope, 27because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. 28You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.'[e] 29"Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ,[f] that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay. 32God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, " 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand 3 5until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." '
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Got Knee Pads
Today, as I was driving into work, I was needing some refreshing for my hurried morning, getting the kids to school, fight traffic and a long drive in...And, yadda, yadda, yadda......One thing that really gets my spirit going is Praise and Worship music....i called our local Christian radio station, KCBI (90.9) and begged them to play Anthem Avenue's " When Angels Come"...WOW, what an amazing song. After it was over, my busy day just got busier in my mind...Not enough time in the day, hurry here and hurry there, get that stack of papers done on the desk, take all those phone calls, go home to clean the house, pay the bills and yadda, yadda yadda.
Then a really great thought came crashing into my little, finite mind of mine...What if we continually stayed on our bended knees giving praise to the One who allows the trials and busy days in our life....Thus, the need for knee pads....What if we said "Thank you Jesus" after everything we do...What if we said "You are wonderful, mighty and kind"...What if we bowed and gave Him all the praise throughout our days !! My guess is that He would be honored and would be faithful to bless our busy day.
We face small trials and HUGE trials every day, from a small thought to a large re-occurring situation in our lives. Every day, Satan tries to make it even more difficult for us to overcome these trials, but God is faithful to deliver. He sees and knows your heart, He hears and answers your prayers----In His timing !! Stay in Him and He will stay in you.
1 Peter 1:7 (Whole Chapter) These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.
Romans 5:3 (Whole Chapter) We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.
Acts 20:19 (Whole Chapter) I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears. I have endured the trials that came to me from the plots of the Jews.
1 Peter 1:6 (Whole Chapter) So be truly glad. [ Or So you are truly glad.] There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while.
1 Peter 4:12 (Whole Chapter) [ Suffering for Being a Christian ] Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.
John 16:33 (Whole Chapter) I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
2 Peter 2:9 (Whole Chapter) So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.
1 Peter 4:13 (Whole Chapter) Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world.
Daniel 12:10 (Whole Chapter) Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.
Then a really great thought came crashing into my little, finite mind of mine...What if we continually stayed on our bended knees giving praise to the One who allows the trials and busy days in our life....Thus, the need for knee pads....What if we said "Thank you Jesus" after everything we do...What if we said "You are wonderful, mighty and kind"...What if we bowed and gave Him all the praise throughout our days !! My guess is that He would be honored and would be faithful to bless our busy day.
We face small trials and HUGE trials every day, from a small thought to a large re-occurring situation in our lives. Every day, Satan tries to make it even more difficult for us to overcome these trials, but God is faithful to deliver. He sees and knows your heart, He hears and answers your prayers----In His timing !! Stay in Him and He will stay in you.
1 Peter 1:7 (Whole Chapter) These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.
Romans 5:3 (Whole Chapter) We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.
Acts 20:19 (Whole Chapter) I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears. I have endured the trials that came to me from the plots of the Jews.
1 Peter 1:6 (Whole Chapter) So be truly glad. [ Or So you are truly glad.] There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while.
1 Peter 4:12 (Whole Chapter) [ Suffering for Being a Christian ] Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.
John 16:33 (Whole Chapter) I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
2 Peter 2:9 (Whole Chapter) So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.
1 Peter 4:13 (Whole Chapter) Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world.
Daniel 12:10 (Whole Chapter) Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
How Bold Are We
Last night was very interesting at our dinner table....I was lead to have our 4 children complete a questionaire abour their friends. My questions were these:
1. List three of your dearest friends?
2. On a scale of 1-5, 5 being the dearest, rank these friends.
3. Do you know if they believe in Jesus Christ?
4. What was your ranking again?
I was a bit surprised with the answers, but then I had to realize, they, too are babes in Christ.
Now, we adults, I wonder what our list would look like and how many ? marks we would place by those names.
What would happen if we had peace of their salvation and we gave each listed friend the same questionaire.
I took this idea from the movie " Pay It Foward", but plan to use it to further His Kingdom.
What if every youth pastor had his/her students complete these questions? What if the Pastor of every church had his congregation complete these questions? What if all parents had their children complete these questions?
Mark 9:50
Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man
1. List three of your dearest friends?
2. On a scale of 1-5, 5 being the dearest, rank these friends.
3. Do you know if they believe in Jesus Christ?
4. What was your ranking again?
I was a bit surprised with the answers, but then I had to realize, they, too are babes in Christ.
Now, we adults, I wonder what our list would look like and how many ? marks we would place by those names.
What would happen if we had peace of their salvation and we gave each listed friend the same questionaire.
I took this idea from the movie " Pay It Foward", but plan to use it to further His Kingdom.
What if every youth pastor had his/her students complete these questions? What if the Pastor of every church had his congregation complete these questions? What if all parents had their children complete these questions?
Mark 9:50
Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man
Monday, September 10, 2007
What are we called to do?
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me
James 2:18
But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
"Knowledge is horizontal - Wisdom is Vertical.....it comes down from Above"....Billy Graham
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost
Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me
James 2:18
But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
"Knowledge is horizontal - Wisdom is Vertical.....it comes down from Above"....Billy Graham
September 10, 2007
I created this site to share my faith in Jesus Christ.
I was saved at the age of 7 years old....I was a little girl running to her "daddy", as we know Him, our Heavenly Father. But did I really know who He really is....No. I just knew I wanted Him in my heart.
I am 35 now, married to the best husband on this earth, Wesley. I have been blessed with 4 children, Lauryn, Keaton, Amie and Jacob. We attend First Baptist Church Euless, where God is doing great things..(firsteuless.com).
There was a time in my life, that I just did not want to really know God or have much to do with Him. But He never moved and never stopped calling me. He was right where I left him, waiting on me to return. Guess what, I am HOME....Safe, secure and blessed in so many ways. I am learning each day to be more dependent on Him. I am blessed with Wesley in my life walking along side of me encouraging me to walk closer with God and through him, God teaches me to walk closer to my husband. Through all 4 of our children, I see God's light shining (ok, sometimes they can act like typical rebellious children--- 3 teenagers and an 8 year old )...But all the sudden out of the mouthes of babes, can I see God in them. Our entire family will be called up one day. I have also been blessed with so many wonderful lady friends who have come along side of me extending God's love. They teach, they hold me accountable and they are there at the exact time I need them....Mary, Chrisy, Destiny, Barbara, Susan and Adela.....There are many, many more.
I owe so much to my mother, who was a single mom raising 4 children on her own. She lead our family by faith in God's promise...He promised her that if she would just raise us in His ways, he would never let us go....Guess what, He was faithful. She prayed, she lead, she disciplined....But most of all she was the Proverbs 31 mother.....She prayed !!
It is today that I know who God is .....
Yesterday, God revealed Himself through 1 Corinthians 13:4-13;
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is LOVE.
I have read this scripture over and over, just as many of us have done --weddings, church, bible and through devotionals. But I read this yesterday, September 9, 2007. It was a whole new beginning in my life.
For the past few months, God has been chasing me and I have been chasing Him. I have been praying for what He wants from me and I still do not know the answer, but here I am God is what I will stand on..
When I read the LOVE chapter, if you will, it gave me an entire new meaning of the Cross, of Calvary, of His blood and of His never ending love He has for you and me.
Last night, I saw the most precious baptism ever. It was done in sign language, a father baptized two of his children in sign language. It was so beautiful. And, I am so attracted to signing, that I want to learn to do it.
Also, we heard the testimony of Ridley Barron...www.ridleybarron.com. It was humbling to know that we can endure pain on this earth with God's love from above. We will fall, we will struggle, we will question Him, we will get so mad at him, we will be fearful and not know God's perfect plan.....But God will not forsake us ....He is always right where we left Him, standing there waiting for us to call His name ....He is love !!
Today, I was asked to join in leading a Women's Retreat, to help women who are either "lost" or struggling with their faith. Is this what God wants from me? This is a compassion of mine is to encourage others, but is this what God wants from me?
I don't know, but I am willing.
I have also started a women's devotional here at my work place. We meet every Thursday. It is amazing. The Lord has brought several new women into my life who are just amazing...Some weak, some strong. There are so many here at my workplace who need the Lord and it is my desire to bring it to them.
Today I am absolutely convinced of this scripture, are you?
John 3:16-21 (New King James Version)
16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
Therefore, I am stand on THE solid foundation of Jesus Christ ....
Romans 8:38-39 (New King James Version)
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I was saved at the age of 7 years old....I was a little girl running to her "daddy", as we know Him, our Heavenly Father. But did I really know who He really is....No. I just knew I wanted Him in my heart.
I am 35 now, married to the best husband on this earth, Wesley. I have been blessed with 4 children, Lauryn, Keaton, Amie and Jacob. We attend First Baptist Church Euless, where God is doing great things..(firsteuless.com).
There was a time in my life, that I just did not want to really know God or have much to do with Him. But He never moved and never stopped calling me. He was right where I left him, waiting on me to return. Guess what, I am HOME....Safe, secure and blessed in so many ways. I am learning each day to be more dependent on Him. I am blessed with Wesley in my life walking along side of me encouraging me to walk closer with God and through him, God teaches me to walk closer to my husband. Through all 4 of our children, I see God's light shining (ok, sometimes they can act like typical rebellious children--- 3 teenagers and an 8 year old )...But all the sudden out of the mouthes of babes, can I see God in them. Our entire family will be called up one day. I have also been blessed with so many wonderful lady friends who have come along side of me extending God's love. They teach, they hold me accountable and they are there at the exact time I need them....Mary, Chrisy, Destiny, Barbara, Susan and Adela.....There are many, many more.
I owe so much to my mother, who was a single mom raising 4 children on her own. She lead our family by faith in God's promise...He promised her that if she would just raise us in His ways, he would never let us go....Guess what, He was faithful. She prayed, she lead, she disciplined....But most of all she was the Proverbs 31 mother.....She prayed !!
It is today that I know who God is .....
Yesterday, God revealed Himself through 1 Corinthians 13:4-13;
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is LOVE.
I have read this scripture over and over, just as many of us have done --weddings, church, bible and through devotionals. But I read this yesterday, September 9, 2007. It was a whole new beginning in my life.
For the past few months, God has been chasing me and I have been chasing Him. I have been praying for what He wants from me and I still do not know the answer, but here I am God is what I will stand on..
When I read the LOVE chapter, if you will, it gave me an entire new meaning of the Cross, of Calvary, of His blood and of His never ending love He has for you and me.
Last night, I saw the most precious baptism ever. It was done in sign language, a father baptized two of his children in sign language. It was so beautiful. And, I am so attracted to signing, that I want to learn to do it.
Also, we heard the testimony of Ridley Barron...www.ridleybarron.com. It was humbling to know that we can endure pain on this earth with God's love from above. We will fall, we will struggle, we will question Him, we will get so mad at him, we will be fearful and not know God's perfect plan.....But God will not forsake us ....He is always right where we left Him, standing there waiting for us to call His name ....He is love !!
Today, I was asked to join in leading a Women's Retreat, to help women who are either "lost" or struggling with their faith. Is this what God wants from me? This is a compassion of mine is to encourage others, but is this what God wants from me?
I don't know, but I am willing.
I have also started a women's devotional here at my work place. We meet every Thursday. It is amazing. The Lord has brought several new women into my life who are just amazing...Some weak, some strong. There are so many here at my workplace who need the Lord and it is my desire to bring it to them.
Today I am absolutely convinced of this scripture, are you?
John 3:16-21 (New King James Version)
16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
Therefore, I am stand on THE solid foundation of Jesus Christ ....
Romans 8:38-39 (New King James Version)
38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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