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TEACHERS - THE "WANNABIES"

Okay, back to James 3...

"My brethren, let not many of you become teachers..." (v1)

Why does James say that? What was he referring to? What does he mean?

Well, if we go back to chapter 2, we find he was addressing the problem of partiality. It would seem that those was a real problem with snobbiness. Those who had looked down on those who didn't have.

And seeing that they thought themselves better, they presumed they should teach those who were "less… Continue

Added by Jeanette B on January 21, 2009 at 4:54pm — 1 Comment

BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN BUNYAN

JOHN BUNYAN (1628 - 1688)

Obstinate Preacher

John Bunyan was born in Bedforsdhire, England in 1628. Like Andrew Fuller, Bunyan came from the working class and understood poverty early in life. His early life included a good deal of degradation as well as a stint in the army. Even after he had married, Bunyan was what we would call today a wayward Christian. He later realized he was no Christian at all. The story is oft told of how Bunyan heard a sermon one Sunday morning… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on January 21, 2009 at 9:21am — No Comments

TULIPOMANIA AND HOOPLA

From My Perspective - - -

TULIPOMANIA = “A violent passion for the acquisition or cultivation of tulips” -- In Holland, in the first half of the 17th century, the cultivation of tulips became a mania. It began about the year 1634, and, like a violent epidemic, seized upon all classes of the community, leading to disasters and misery such as the records of commerce or of bankruptcies can scarcely parallel. In 1636, tulip marts had been established in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Haarlem,… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 21, 2009 at 4:28am — No Comments

Struggling

This is going to be a really tough semester. I'm trying to find a job, but I can't. My grandpa is probably going to be put into a nursing home soon. It's hard to watch others suffer and so many have been hit hard by the economy. Still, I am trying to see God in all this and trust his plan.

Superchick Crawl (Carry Me Through) Lyrics:

How long will this take?

How much can I go through?

My heart, my soul aches

I don't know what to do

I bend, but don't… Continue

Added by Childlikefaith on January 20, 2009 at 11:12pm — 2 Comments

Can't believe everything ya hear!

Just a little interlude...

I promise I will get back to the discussion about teachers ... as James says that not many of us should be teachers. So the question is who does qualify and what is the criteria for a teacher in the church? But hey, I haven't had time to get my thoughts on paper yet.

So for now, sit back and enjoy this old story!! Ya gotta love it! I used to read it to the kids, but only remembered the bit about the sky falling. I think there's some lessons in… Continue

Added by Jeanette B on January 20, 2009 at 7:36pm — 1 Comment

January 19 - From Messes to Miracles

January 19 - From Messes to Miracles

Body: "A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

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(Proverbs 18:7)

We have what we say. As believers, we know that's a vital biblical truth. We can see it in Mark 11:23, Matthew 21:21, James 3:2, and many other verses. Yet we often let it slip.

We allow ourselves to begin talking like the world instead of talking the Word. And eventually we get what we've been asking for--a big… Continue

Added by Charlene on January 20, 2009 at 3:35pm — 1 Comment

ARE WE LIVING IN THE END TIME JUST BEFORE JESUS COMES BACK

PLEASE COMMENT TO THIS QUESTION FOR EVERY ONE
THANK YOU
BOB

Added by Bob Gould on January 20, 2009 at 2:13pm — 2 Comments

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Added by Pastor Humberto on January 20, 2009 at 5:44am — No Comments

ARMOR OF GOD

ARMOR OF GOD

To face the worldly cares every day,

Start the day off on your knees and pray.

Pray that God's Spirit will give you protection

To guide your thoughts and guide your action.

Be ready, with Truth

As a belt around your waist;

Righteousness -- your breastplate --

Remember it… Continue

Added by Daughter of Grace on January 20, 2009 at 3:51am — 1 Comment

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA U ARE IN MY PRAYER

President Barack Obama the most powerful man on the earth God bless u. May Almighty God lead and guide u to do His will according to His purpose because God has given u the responsibility to lead the most powerful country on this earth.

President Obama u are in my prayer because The Bible says :-"Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on January 20, 2009 at 1:40am — 2 Comments

Why the White Dress? (SMILE!!!)

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?''

The mother replied, "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life."

The child thought about this for a moment then said, "So why is the groom wearing black?"

Added by Jeanette B on January 19, 2009 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments

Celebrate the Outcome of the Audacity of Hope against Social Prejudice: Barack Obama's Inauguration!

Yes, I believe Barack Obama's historical election to the US Presidency and his celebrated inauguration on January 20, 2008 as an African American indicates clearly that the Lord rules in the kingdoms of men. In a country where discrimination against African Americans was formally insitutionalized in the society as recently as just about four decades ago and which has a congress of only one African American senator among a hundred senators, it is an acclaimed astonishment that Barack Obama, an… Continue

Added by PoiemaDei on January 19, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Jan 19 - Our Only Hope is Jesus

Jan 19 - Our Only Hope is Jesus

Body: "Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

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(Acts 2:26-27)

Twenty-one years ago, God said something to me that will mark my ministry forever. The only hope that any man has anywhere in the world is faith in Jesus Christ.

In light of what's happening… Continue

Added by Charlene on January 19, 2009 at 1:23pm — No Comments

Challenges For Growth.

*Just One More Time* by Jesse James

Luke 5:4-6 (New International Version)

4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down[a] the nets for a catch." 5Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets." 6When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and… Continue

Added by Jesse James on January 19, 2009 at 11:30am — 11 Comments

Married and SCARED

My husband and I have been married for only 2 years and I feel his distance. We (I'm 51 and he's 47) started over late in life I know, but we are still newlyweds and there is no romance or intimacy of any kind. I'm afraid of the gut feelings I have with only past experience to go by and I have no idea on how to be married. I was divorced for 20 years prior to marrying again. I love my husband with all my heart, but I don't feel any closeness from him.

Added by gigi on January 19, 2009 at 10:41am — 2 Comments

Out with the old. In with the new!

Out with the Old, In with the New

Brent Barnett

Luke 5:36-39 says, "And He was also telling them a parable: 'No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and puts it on an old garment; otherwise he will both tear the new, and the piece from the new will not match the old. And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the new wine will burst the skins and it will be spilled out, and the skins will be ruined. But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins. And no one, after… Continue

Added by Kariema on January 19, 2009 at 8:44am — No Comments

Stricter Judgment for Teachers?

Continuing on from the last blog, and looking at James 3:1, where it says: "My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment."

What does James mean about that stricker judgment? And why is it more severe for teachers? Could seem a bit unfair!?

Anyhow, I've been doing a bit of study, but I'm not finished yet. But here are the bare bones of what I've found. I thought you might like to look at it for your study. So, here it… Continue

Added by Jeanette B on January 19, 2009 at 4:00am — 2 Comments

POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE

From My Perspective - - -

The Feature Headline in the Drudge Report for Monday, January 19th is: “Anything Possible”! In a Pre-Inaugural speech, The MY-WAY Report states: “Two days from the White House, President-elect Barack Obama joined a vast throng Sunday at a joyous pre-inauguration celebration staged among marble monuments to past heroes. Anything is possible in America, declared the man who will confront economic crisis and two wars when he takes office. Despite the… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 19, 2009 at 3:56am — No Comments

History on Israel

Also so much more of God's word from the bible...scroll down to Israel and listen...the man preaching is a born again Jew. Also dont stop there...there is so much good stuff from the Bibles teaching on a wide range of topics.
I hope everyone enjoys and God bless.
In Christ,
Jeff Hollaway

http://www.sagemontchurch.org/learn/wednesday/index.htm

Added by Jeff Hollaway on January 18, 2009 at 11:46pm — No Comments

January 18 - Get Yourself Together

January 18 - Get Yourself Together

Body: "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?"

(Amos 3:3)

When it comes to faith, a lot of believers feel like they have one foot nailed to the ground. No matter how hard they try, they just can't seem to make any progress.

If you'll watch them, you can see why. They literally haven't "gotten themselves together." One minute they'll be telling you, "Oh yes, amen, I believe the Word," and the next minute they'll be… Continue

Added by Charlene on January 18, 2009 at 7:57pm — No Comments