Over the past few weeks there has been so much happening in the world, and in our lives. People dieing, children growing up whether we like it or not. Friends that we had are no longer friends for what ever reason. And then there is the weather...So I started thinking about finite.
We will always have problems, and when we think that the worst is over then there is a new problem, which seems worse than the last. A week ago last Tuesday I was home alone when we had the tornado warnings, let's talk about scared, what do you do where do you go? Me I went to my neighbors house, they have a down stairs. But then it passed and so did the days and now it is Thursday of the following week, I am fine and the past week is but a memory.
Then there is infinite...infinity and I AM, who never changes, who is always there whether there is a tornado, death, or just a bad hair day. The one that I can always call on no matter what. The one that hears through the storms, screams, tears, fears and the joy.
So if I have to choose between an phone in white that is sooo finite for two hundred dollars, and the one that will give me love forever...gee ... I choose infinite
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
True Love
Recently I had a piano dropped on my head when I had to realize that God was on the cross. I know that for some of you this may sound stupid, but getting it in my mind that God and Jesus are one....there at the same time.,that He is, was and will always be here. For me it makes the whole thing about loving Him so much more basic, complete and true. And it makes the whole idea that He loves me so much...so much more real.
God Bless you
God Bless you
Friday, March 11, 2011
Putting things in perspective
Please pray for the people in Japan and the surrounding areas. If you are reading this then you are at home and safe, so please take some time today to look at the blessings that God is giving you.
May God be magnified this day,
God Bless you
May God be magnified this day,
God Bless you
Friday, March 4, 2011
Not Forsaken
I have learned that my family is not my birth parents, but the ones that truly love me. I went through a rough patch this week. Constantly tested, tried, and attacked. During this time I was amazed at the love and support that God gave me through my family in Christ. It brought home the feeling that I had when Jesus said that His family was the people that He had surrounding Him, not His mother and brothers that were out side the door wanting an audience with Him.
When you feel overwhelmed, over taken, or ran over seek His face and see the ones that He has sent to show you that your family will never leave you nor forsake you through Jesus Christ.
Psalm 27:10 When my mother and father forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.
This is His promise and I am proof that He keeps His word.
God Bless you
When you feel overwhelmed, over taken, or ran over seek His face and see the ones that He has sent to show you that your family will never leave you nor forsake you through Jesus Christ.
Psalm 27:10 When my mother and father forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.
This is His promise and I am proof that He keeps His word.
God Bless you
Friday, February 25, 2011
I had to share this
THE SILENT SERMON
A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the preacher decided to visit him.
It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his preacher's visit, the man welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace...and waited.
The preacher made himself at home but said nothing. In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After some minutes, the preacher took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone, then he sat back in his chair, still silent.
The host watched all this in quiet contemplation. As the one lone ember's flame flickered and diminished, there was a momentary glow and then its fire was no more. Soon it was cold and dead.
Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting. The preacher glanced at his watch and realized it was time to leave. He slowly stood up, picked up the cold, dead ember and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately it began to glow, once more with the light and warmth of the burning coals around it.
As the preacher reached the door to leave, his host said with a tear running down his cheek, 'Thank you so much for your visit and especially for the firey sermon. I will be back in church next Sunday.'
A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the preacher decided to visit him.
It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his preacher's visit, the man welcomed him, led him to a comfortable chair near the fireplace...and waited.
The preacher made himself at home but said nothing. In the grave silence, he contemplated the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After some minutes, the preacher took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone, then he sat back in his chair, still silent.
The host watched all this in quiet contemplation. As the one lone ember's flame flickered and diminished, there was a momentary glow and then its fire was no more. Soon it was cold and dead.
Not a word had been spoken since the initial greeting. The preacher glanced at his watch and realized it was time to leave. He slowly stood up, picked up the cold, dead ember and placed it back in the middle of the fire. Immediately it began to glow, once more with the light and warmth of the burning coals around it.
As the preacher reached the door to leave, his host said with a tear running down his cheek, 'Thank you so much for your visit and especially for the firey sermon. I will be back in church next Sunday.'
We live in a world today, which tries to say too much with too little. Consequently, few listen. Sometimes the best sermons are the ones left unspoken.
The Lord is my Shepherd ----- that's a Relationship!
I shall not want ----- that's Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures ----that's Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters -----that's Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul -- that's Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness -- that's Guidance!
For His name's sake ----- that's Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death --that's Testing!
I will fear no evil ----- that's Protection!
For Thou art with me ----- that's Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me -----that's Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies ---that's Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil -----that's Consecration!
My cup runneth over ----- that's Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life ---that's Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord ----- that's Security!
Forever ----- that's Eternity!
The Lord is my Shepherd ----- that's a Relationship!
I shall not want ----- that's Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures ----that's Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters -----that's Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul -- that's Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness -- that's Guidance!
For His name's sake ----- that's Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death --that's Testing!
I will fear no evil ----- that's Protection!
For Thou art with me ----- that's Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me -----that's Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies ---that's Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil -----that's Consecration!
My cup runneth over ----- that's Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life ---that's Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord ----- that's Security!
Forever ----- that's Eternity!
Face it, God is crazy about you!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Time for Prayer
Please pray for the families of the victims killed yesterday by pirates. Their cargo...Bibles!
Please pray for the victims, survivors, families and the country of New Zealand.
John 16:22-"Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you".
It may look like snow outside, but it is confetti from heaven. The angles and the saints are celebrating the home coming of God's children.
God Be with you
Please pray for the victims, survivors, families and the country of New Zealand.
John 16:22-"Therefore you now have sorrow, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you".
It may look like snow outside, but it is confetti from heaven. The angles and the saints are celebrating the home coming of God's children.
God Be with you
Monday, February 21, 2011
Stormy Weather
It only takes watching one of those quiz shows to remind me that I still have allot to learn. And I have no idea what they are teaching these 5th graders these days, but I wonder if I ever went to school or to University for that matter. But there is one thing that I do know, that stormy rainy wet weather outside, plus stormy weather inside your heart does not add up to a picnic in the park. That is how I started my day, rain outside and clouds inside of me. It took me half the day to hear God say "Yes but the Son always shines"!
So I would like for you to join me today and stop to see the "Son" and the shining He is doing in our lives.
Maybe if we do this together the sun will actually come out too!
God Bless you
So I would like for you to join me today and stop to see the "Son" and the shining He is doing in our lives.
Maybe if we do this together the sun will actually come out too!
God Bless you
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