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August 2008 Blog Posts (51)

Discipline & Love

Proverbs 3:11-12

My son, do not despise the LORD’S discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. NIV

Discipline is a mark of love. Many have gone astray in our contemporary culture and misunderstood that. Unfortunately there has been a philosophy of bringing up children which omits discipline. You are to allow the child to do whatever he wishes, to indulge himself in every… Continue

Added by Johnny on August 30, 2008 at 2:17pm — No Comments

Something Old - Something New

From My Perspective - - -

It’s an old tradition that is quoted by many when a Bride is about to be married: “Something Old, Something New; Something Borrowed, Something Blue, And a silver sixpence in her shoe.” The idea is that this combination as part of the Bride’s attire will assure happiness, success, and good luck in her marriage.

The History of this tradition states: “Each item in this poem represents a good-luck token for the bride. If she carries all of them on… Continue

Added by peripheral on August 30, 2008 at 9:22am — No Comments

MARTYRED FOR CHRIST IN JHARKHAND, INDIA

Martyred for Christ in Jharkhand

Letare Horo (55), a native of Village Ganayor, Murhu Block, Khunti District of Jhadkhand State was a very sincere, dedicated hard working soul winning Evangelist of the JEL Church, Burju, for 5 years. The church was founded by foreign missionaries in the year 1874, with the motto "God is Love" written in Hindi on their foundation stones. The present Pastor of the church is Rev. Anand Mashiah Aind (44) who is also in charge of the other 36 JEL Churches in… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on August 30, 2008 at 8:29am — 3 Comments

Just had to share- why to pray

As I was reading my bible I came across Philippians 4:6-7 is reads as follows :

6) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with

thanksgiving, let your request's be made known to God.

7) and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will gaurd

your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

I was angry at something my husband didn't do today. And I just was going crazy over

it. Usually, I tend to let my attitude show, but instead… Continue

Added by stillntherace on August 30, 2008 at 3:04am — No Comments

Is there a reason for my being here?

Here i am starting something new and wondering where it will take me.

Added by HEART on August 29, 2008 at 10:35pm — No Comments

Facade

From My Perspective - - -

People love to coin phrases that don’t always hold up under scrutiny. It is common-place to hear the expression: “Perception Is Reality”! Wikipedia indicates: “In psychology and the cognitive sciences, perception is the process of attaining awareness or understanding of sensory information.” Objects and Ideas can mean different things to different people. A test that is often employed is the use of objects or ink blots (The Rorschach Test). The person… Continue

Added by peripheral on August 29, 2008 at 5:41am — No Comments

LYNNE EVANS'S BLOG

Ive been saved for six years but only got serious with God in march this year. I spent the rest of the time trying to find out how i could be a "normal" drinker, but of course this didnt happen because i was an alcoholic and God doesnt want it in my life, so after almost going insane, and feeling suicidal, i finally surrendered to Him and accepted i will never be able to drink again. its now nearly six months since i last touched the stuff and God is moving mightily in my life, i wish id have… Continue

Added by lynne on August 28, 2008 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Gift...

I want to share with u a very nice story...

A married lady was expecting a birthday gift from her husband.

For many months she had admired a beautiful diamond ring in a showroom,

and knowing her husband could afford it, she told him that was all she

wanted.

As her birthday approached, this lady awaited signs that her husband

had purchased the diamond ring.

Finally, on the morning of her birthday, her husband called her into his study.

Her… Continue

Added by Arina on August 28, 2008 at 9:43am — 1 Comment

Prognosticators

From My Perspective - - -

It becomes a wearying process to listen to “News Programs” and to have Prognosticators and Pundits express what the Newsmaker meant to say and means to say. It becomes somewhat disingenuous, especially when there are those in Punditry who are (a) predictable in terms of what they will utter again and again, and (b) who keep speaking until they can think of something to say. Whatever happened to the Biblical instruction in Ecclesiastes 5:2-3, “Do not be… Continue

Added by peripheral on August 28, 2008 at 4:06am — No Comments

Praise The Lord.

Psalm 115:117-118

The dead do not praise the LORD, nor do any who go down into silence; but as for us, we will bless the LORD from this time forth and forever. Praise the Lord!

The Bible exhorts every area of creation and every kind of creature to praise the Lord. The Bible exhorts the heavens, the earth, the sea, the forests, the rocks—there is nothing that should not praise the Lord.

It speaks about all kinds of creatures: flying creatures, creatures in the sea, crawling… Continue

Added by Johnny on August 26, 2008 at 10:44am — No Comments

Prayer Request

Probably a common one, but I'm in a place where life is a tornado of busyness at home and at work. There seems to be no time for God at all and I know that this is when I need to be clinging to him most. I'd appreciate prayer that God would just create in me a strong desire to know him more to be wrapped in his arms of peace amidst the chaos of life. That he'd enable me to make time for him.

Added by Nellie on August 25, 2008 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Things are getting better...

We are dealing with the lice. God gets us through and beyond a situation once again. Thanks to God for all the support of new Christian friends on the 'net and here in Bloomington. Love, Kathy

Added by JamieandKelsey'smom on August 25, 2008 at 8:20pm — No Comments

Presumptuous Prognosticators and Pundits

From My Perspective - - -

It is all too easy to become confused by the Mass Media these days. We have several types of people who give their various viewpoints – Analysts; Commentators; Strategists; Prognosticators; and Pundits. We also have several organizations who are conducting Daily Tracking Polls to indicate what they believe is the most up-to-the-minute opinion of the nation as a whole. With the 24/7 Cable and Satellite coverage, we have many others who are merely… Continue

Added by peripheral on August 25, 2008 at 4:16am — No Comments

Folly (the state or quality of being foolish; lacking understanding)

Proverbs 9:13-18

The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge. She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way. “Let all who are simple come in here!” she says to those who lack judgment. “Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!” But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave [or of Sheol,… Continue

Added by Johnny on August 24, 2008 at 6:37am — No Comments

New directions new decisions new prayers to pray

Ok so here is the down low on life as of today.....i am thinking and praying about going back to school to become a physical therapist, my son informs me that he is thinking about going to LAW SCHOOL yes law school and he wants to be a prosecuter to help the good guys, this is jsut so incredible. Especially after the scripture i feel as though the Lord gave me after my son's accident Ezekiel 18:31 which basically says get a new heart and a new spirit. My husband is also going back to school is… Continue

Added by Belle on August 23, 2008 at 4:35pm — 1 Comment

A real day in the life...

I wish I could juggle everything better. I wish I had a better memory/attention span. The school-age daycare program sent me a letter saying I was cut off because of late payment. I am having trouble working full-time, raising a happy, healthy daughter (my son lives with my mom) and paying bills with money orders or a load yourself credit card, cleaning and cooking and being tired! My daughter wants me to work part-time again and I am tempted. She'll be entering 4th grade and we don't really… Continue

Added by JamieandKelsey'smom on August 23, 2008 at 2:06pm — No Comments

Why bad things happen to good people?

Killer cyclones. Plane crash. Road accident. Murder. Hijacking. Embezzlement. Divorce. Result: loss of a loved one, permanent physical disability, paralysis, financial ruin, trauma, neurosis, death. "Why? Why me?" sob the victims or the bereaved. "What have I done to deserve this?" During the second world war, a German soldier wrenched away a baby suckling at its mother's breast and before her very eyes threw it into the air, laughed and shot its brains out with his revolver. The screaming… Continue

Added by Arina on August 23, 2008 at 9:47am — 1 Comment

"We" and/or "Me"

From My Perspective - - -

I was just reading a Review about the book: “Knocking Over the Leadership Ladder” by Paul R. Ford. The Reviewer observed from Chapter 2: "It is difficult to find the communion of the Holy Spirit when the spotlight is on the self…Narcissism, exaggerated self-concern says, 'It's all about “Me”… Entitlement says "I deserve it." We feel “We” deserve what we have, what we want and what we need. “We” look and act much like our unhappy culture… God's design…is for… Continue

Added by peripheral on August 22, 2008 at 3:55am — 1 Comment

HOW GOOD IS GOD

YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS

AND BEEN BAPTISED FOR ALL TO SEE

NOW LIVE THE LIFE SET OUT FOR YOU

IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR FREE.

THE LORD IS EVER LOVING

AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOUR SIDE

HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE TO GUIDE YOU

SO SHOUT OUT HIS NAME WITH PRIDE.

IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN TROUBLE

DON'T TRY TO SORT IT ON YOUR OWN

YOU HAVE THE LORD AND FRIENDS AROUND YOU

SO YOU WILL NEVER BE ALONE.

THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL TIME… Continue

Added by dave on August 21, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

My son is healing wonderfully and miraclously

I just got home from California and it was soooooo great to wrap my arms around my son! He is getting stronger and better literally with every passing day so thanks again to everyone for all your prayers, now i just need to continue to pray for his spiritual healing and a new walk with the LORD.