November 2013 Blog Posts (55)

Why does it seem like I'm just a burden to the world?

I can't wait to see Jesus,to be in His arms and get a hug. I know I'm not a burden to Him.

I can't help but cry. I'm tired that I cause so much pain. Why can't I stop being such a burden? Why do I cause so much pain?

I wish I could see Jesus. Only He can truly understand the pain my heart feels right now.

Banners and flags have an important place in both the Old and New Testaments. There are three words in Hebrew which represent the concept of a banner or flag:

• degal (daw-gal) - to flaunt, i.e. raise up a flag; to be conspicuous
• nec (nace) - a flag; also a sail; a signal; a token-banner, pole, sail, ensign, standard
• nacac (naw-sas) - to gleam from afar, i.e., to be conspicuous as a signal…

Jesus and Love.  1 Timothy 1.15-17

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The believing hope and prospect of eternal life, should make us steady and constant in our Christian course. There is difference of gifts and graces, yet, being renewed by the same Spirit, we are brethren. To stand fast in the Lord, is to stand fast in his strength, and by his grace.

Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellow-labourers to have the help of…

In context:  First Timothy, Chapter One

Ya know, at different times, I have read the Bible because I knew I should—because well, it was the right thing for a Christian to…

James 1:1-11

Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God's love; and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last. Let us take care, in times of trial, that patience, and not passion, is set to work in us: whatever is said or done, let patience have the saying and doing of it. When the work of patience is complete, it will furnish all that is necessary for our Christian race and warfare. We…

Things present are not the best things; no man knows the love or hatred by having them or wanting them. Jacob lived by faith, and he died by faith, and in faith. Though the grace of faith is of use always through our whole lives, it is especially so when we come to die. Faith has a great work to do at last, to help the believer to die to the Lord, so as to honour him, by patience, hope, and joy. Joseph was tried by temptations to sin, by persecution for keeping his integrity; and he was…

Which Bible is the Best??

So, Mark decides to go to a men’s group that meets at the golf course before work on Friday mornings.  It is an inspirational meeting that encourages men to…

I was famous in China once. Well, not famous. But I was respected and admired.

When I was in college, I went with a mission team to China. We served hard during the day, but at night we would occasionally go to Chinese dance clubs just to experience the culture.

For some reason, everyone there thought we were amazing dancers. Mainly because we were American and the music was so old. In reality, we were horrible. And we knew it. We were performing old school dance moves that…

I have been under such massive stresses all at once and for years...job, finances, housing, transportation, rejection and hurts, turmoil, illness, and depression.  The last two being caused perhaps by all the former. 

I've always been emotional.  I would see doom and gloom in the simplest of things.  Flat tire?  I'd put my head on the steering wheel and cry.  Anxiety would set in not knowing what I was going to do, thinking this will have me here for an hour, I'll be late to…