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April 2009 Blog Posts (147)

DEFINED AND REFINED

From My Perspective - - -

What defines who or what you are? In many instances, the things that define a person can be Family; Heritage; Region (Farm versus City; Rural versus Urban); Education; Religious Values; Political Orientation; Mindset; Motivation (or lack of same); Marriage; Sense of Responsibility/Duty; Ambition; etc. The list could easily be much longer – but these are some of the things that define one. On the other hand, there are those who are all too willing to… Continue

Added by peripheral on April 28, 2009 at 5:28am — No Comments

CHRISTIAN CLEAN JOKES

Christian Jokes

Which Way to Heaven?

Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, "If you'll come to the Baptist Church this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to heaven."

The boy replied, "I don't think I'll be there... You don't even know your way to the… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on April 28, 2009 at 3:22am — 1 Comment

I'm talking about the power, baby -

Good Morning.

So once again, they press Jesus to know if this would be the time He would set things straight in Israel--topple Rome's tyranny of the Jews, and set up His kingdom. Jesus replies, "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1.8 (in bold) I suppose this verse… Continue

Added by Christine on April 27, 2009 at 8:28pm — No Comments

Women's Retreat

I went to a women's retreat this weekend on Titus 2. What an awesome event. I learned so much.Also, I am going to a class on Beatitudes tonight. Looking forward to learning about that. There is so much to learn and I am loving it!

Added by Linda on April 27, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Ask yourself this--regarding worship

Do you worship your God or your ministering role model?

I often see articles that intend to discredit everything about individual ministers. Why? Are we at times so self righteous and shallow that we expect our ministers to have all the right answers? Do we esteem them as though they should represent the fullness of our Lord, Jesus Christ? We should be careful not to. Why? Because the bible says so. We are told to not worship idols. It is a direct command. Do we tend to idolize our… Continue

Added by Ginnybee on April 27, 2009 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

An Adventure Story

What entices you to read a book? The title? The author? Subject matter? Someone's recommendation? Personal growth? Because it is the sequel to a book you loved? All of these and more are reasons why you are going to love the book of Acts. Fully named, "The Acts of the Apostles," the work takes up where the Gospel of Luke leaves off, and has even been referred to as the fifth gospel. I invite you to join me as we witness what came next for the band of men and women who followed Jesus once He… Continue

Added by Christine on April 27, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

HOW TO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

What does Jesus mean when he says,

Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away (Luke 8:18)?

He is applying the parable of the four soils (Luke 8:12-15). Notice the connection between “take care how you hear,” and the focus in hearing in the parable.

“The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on April 27, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

BARNABAS

WHO IS BARNABAS?

I would like for us to take some time to examine the life of an extraordinary Christian, Barnabas. What makes him so extraordinary (to me) is that in the relatively short time span of his recorded life in scripture, he has such a great impact upon the church and those around him.

He enters the scene in the book of…

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Added by Pastor Bob B on April 27, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

E-mail Ministry

I invite you to visit my website at www.emailministry.webs.com and sign up to receive my emails. Every two weeks I send out a cartoon Gospel tract with the salvation message of Jesus Christ attached, all you do is read and forward thus spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Thank you and God Bless.

David

Added by David Thompson on April 26, 2009 at 9:16pm — No Comments

Another Sad & Beautiful Day To Grow & Learn

Ok, everybody. I didn't go to church this morning. I was kinda burnt out after going to the study the other nite and just needed a break from ritual. I don't want my going to church to become a habit, or worse yet, a rut. I want it to feel new and fresh, and I actually want to go because I feel the urge to be there with the Lord and all my brothers and sister, and not because I am expected to be there.

I was glad when Todd finally made it home yesterday. It was awful without him and… Continue

Added by Susan Mathews on April 26, 2009 at 6:58pm — No Comments

Is God real?

What i write here is my opinion. It not mean for debate or influence others. Also not biblical cause i'm not a pastor or priest. I also not study theology. All i write just my personal experience.

I believe in God, In my life, there is so many miracle happend:) I believe in miracle some small miracles that happend daily. And also big miracles that happend once in a while. But thru all my life i can say God is always protect me. The facts that i'm still alive now and can write this… Continue

Added by Anggie on April 26, 2009 at 6:25am — No Comments

evangelism-knowing the heartbeat of God

God bless everyone. i just want to thank you for the words of encouragement. for the beautiful people that are on this site.... the last couple of months GOD has been opening doors. this past week ive been involved in ministry oportunities that i never been involved before.GOD is opening up doors.and when this happens we need to be open to his leading.. we need to remember that we were not called to be a club. where members only get together.but we are the church. the called out saints of… Continue

Added by jose on April 25, 2009 at 8:07pm — 1 Comment

african and carribean witchcraft

lets read this and pray nothing is to great for God to deal with he is King of Kings and Lord of Lords

GHANA WITCHCRAFT

Table Of Contents

1. Preface

2. Significance of Festivals in Ghana

3. Fetish Priests

4. Black Stool

5. Paul Isert's Letters (1776)

6. Festivals Held In The Akupem Traditional Area

7. The Art and Culture of Ohum and Odwira

8. Celebrations Event Day By Day

9. Deliverance

10.Female genital Mutilation… Continue

Added by mike service on April 25, 2009 at 3:29pm — No Comments

The End Days Signs.

The End Days Sign.

There are many that are curious about what the signs of the end of days are. In this lesson I shall bring forth some of the signs and explaining them and how they appear in todays world.

1.

"The Unjust Knoweth no Shame."

A Sign.

"The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame."

As we look at the prophecies, we see… Continue

Added by Rev.Anthony Ray Smith Sr. on April 25, 2009 at 2:03pm — 2 Comments

Special Occasion

A friend of mine opened his wife's underwear drawer and picked up a silk paper wrapped package:

'This, - he said - isn't any ordinary package.'

He unwrapped the box and stared at both the silk paper and the box. 'She got this the first time we went to New York , 8 or 9 years ago. She has never put it on , was saving it for a special occasion.

Well, I guess this is it.

He got near the bed and placed the gift box next to the other clothing he was taking… Continue

Added by Anggie on April 25, 2009 at 7:42am — 2 Comments

My journey with God - sat,25-04-2009

This is my journal walking with God in my life. It's all the facts that happened in my life. Some i can feels God with me other time i feel alone. But i understand that God never leave me. Some prayers get answered and some not or still on progress.

Let me introduce my self, my name is Anggie and i've been christians since i was child. I went to a christian school but it doesn't make me christians (Jesus diciples). My family background is Buddhis. My dad, he is a strong faith man. He… Continue

Added by Anggie on April 25, 2009 at 2:19am — No Comments

Need your prayer...

I am here in UAE with my husband were both of us working here and my 2 kids left in the Philippines. Everyday in my life seems to be not normal and wanting my self to go back in the Philippines to be with my kids.I always cry and counting days passing by. What will i do then if i will back to the Philippines and leave my husband here alone also makes my heart brocken..Hope the LOrd will speak to me and make my heart and mind at peace.

Added by Malou F. Cuasay on April 24, 2009 at 11:25pm — 3 Comments

i am in need of prayer

Pray for mental, spiritual & physical healing for Tom J. G. Pray God brings Tom out of the lies and situations Tom has bound himself under. Pray God brings Tom and Kathylou M. into a full time relationship with their love 10 folds stronger than before and God restores daily communication from Tom to Kathylou. Pray God continues to watch over and provide for Kathylou and all those God made Kathylou a steward over.

Added by kathylou meehan on April 24, 2009 at 2:17pm — 2 Comments

Feeling Down

I heard from Todd yesterday that he wouldn't be home until the early morning hours of Saturday. I was bummed. I went to bed exhausted, from only God knows what, because I can't remember doing a single thing of use the whole day. When I awoke this morning I was still exhausted. I hit the snooze three times before getting up to take the girls to school. I woke my son up when I got back. He had an interview for a job this morning @ 10 and needed time to get ready. I wandered back to the living… Continue

Added by Susan Mathews on April 24, 2009 at 1:57pm — 2 Comments

SHARING OUR PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

SHARING OUR PERSONAL TESTIMONIES

One of the most exciting and interesting ways to share Jesus is to give a personal testimony.

Your testimony is the basis of your witness. It is your story, your firsthand account of what God through Christ has done in your life.

Your testimony has authority. There may be many questions about the Bible that you may not be able to answer, but you are the authority on your… Continue

Added by Pastor Bob B on April 24, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments