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I had to think about it for a moment, but most of all, I am thankful for God's grace. My whole life is hinged on His forgiveness and saving grace. When I am feeling like I'm not good enough and I don…

I had to think about it for a moment, but most of all, I am thankful for God's grace. My whole life is hinged on His forgiveness and saving grace.

When I am feeling like I'm not good enough and I don't feel like I'm behaving like a "Perfect Christian", if there were such a thing, then the Father in a still small voice says to me, "My Grace is Sufficient for you".

I believe that we all have a tendancy to get caught up in the "I'm not good enough or the I don't deserve", syndrome.… Continue

Added by Starla Newton on September 20, 2009 at 10:13pm — No Comments

When the waters are deep

Hello, Dear Friends.

I want to pause where we are, here in Acts 25. . .

my heart and mind are full with concern for some loved ones who are in the throes of tremendous struggle. . . creditors are closing in, family members seem lost, jobs are needed, the "c" word has come from the doctor. . . and the list goes on. Yesterday, I commented on Paul in verses 1-21, and wrote about "the blameless being blamed," and how God would have us respond when wrongly accused. Today, I should… Continue

Added by Christine on September 20, 2009 at 9:54pm — No Comments

Gossip

thank you for opening my eyes once more, i too have been caught up in the gossip circle,,, and there is nothing good about it, you right what goes around comes around.

Added by gloria on September 19, 2009 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Praise Report

How good is our God?...

Some of you know that I have applied for social security disability, and in the mean time ( social security takes a long time) I applied for unemployment insurance to tide me over. I had been without any income for 8 weeks and things were getting stressed! Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment and I needed $20 for it. Just in timeI was finally approved for unemployment and received a $980 check! I knew...God would take care of me, perfectly, and just in… Continue

Added by Chuck S. on September 19, 2009 at 2:59pm — 8 Comments

the " said "unbeliever trying to decide what the lord really wants

Thanks again to all who have written or added as a friend. I have prayed much that the Lord could reach my wife. I have read the whole New Testament. I have asked jesus in his name to help. Nothing has changed but I can say I have a greater understanding of God's ways and what the bible says about marriage and separation and adultery.

We are as it says like a morning mist in the great scheme of things. As time slips away I can see the deadline moving closer. I expect as the law… Continue

Added by seperated Pat on September 19, 2009 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment

PRAY

When we Pray, it changes the unchangeable and moves the immovable. Believing is trusting GOD in every situation. "Life is fragile" handle it with PRAYER.'

Added by Vanessa D. Sugan on September 19, 2009 at 5:06am — 4 Comments

YOU CHART THE PATH AHEAD OF ME...

... AND TELL ME WHERE TO STOP AND REST.

Yesterday, I thinking how perfectly God fits things together, and I remembered a phrase that I'd read in the Living Bible years ago...

"You chart the path ahead of me..."

I managed to find a Living Bible on my shelf and looked it up. In Psalm 139:1-7 it says:

"O Lord, you have examined my heart

and know everything about me.

You… Continue

Added by Jeanette B on September 19, 2009 at 4:00am — 1 Comment

The Blameless Blamed

Acts 25.1-21 ~ Three days after arriving in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, where the chief priests and Jewish leaders appeared before him and presented the charges against Paul. They urgently requested Festus, as a favor to them, to have Paul transferred to Jerusalem, for they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Festus answered, "Paul is being held at Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon. Let some of your leaders come with me and press charges… Continue

Added by Christine on September 18, 2009 at 6:16pm — No Comments

Easy Way?

I see people who claim to be Christians making a pretense of their own goodness, this usually leads to

existance in a small community of the same. I suppose it seems easier to pretend righteousness than to Love

those around us in our communities. Community includes those who are destitute, hungry, poor, violent, criminals,

addicts, homeless, different from you and me. Jesus commanded we love others, I know that means all others.

Have a nice day and love your neighbors… Continue

Added by John E. Gerken on September 18, 2009 at 9:53am — No Comments

A FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE

A FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE

2 PETER 1: 1-9

In 2 Peter chapter two Peter shares a some remarkable things about how to live out the Christian life. In verse three he says that Jesus has the power of God, by which He has given us everything we need to live for, and serve God. He goes on to say that we have these provisions because we know Him because Jesus called us by his glorious goodness.

In… Continue

Added by Pastor Bob B on September 18, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

STOP TELLING ME THAT LIE!

"Sin makes men cowards." - Matthew Henry

"Fear argues a degenerate soul." - Virgil

"The consciousness of atrocious crimes astonishes and confounds." - Juvenal

The devil and the world want us - as Christians - to believe that we are really missing out in life by serving Jesus. Everywhere we turn, we are confronted with the images that seem to portray the fact that the Lifestyle of Sin is the Best way - the "cool" Life - the place of fun, happiness, great… Continue

Added by Connie Giordano on September 17, 2009 at 3:18pm — No Comments

Same Old Same Old

In the modern world, there is a tendency to get bored with things very quickly, especially anything stale or old. It is more tempting than ever before to give up on anything traditional or "tried and true" because we have access to so many new things all the time.

In the business world, there is a constant trend toward innovation and change. There is a whole field of work to manage that concept - called "Change Management", which helps ease a company through all of the impact of any… Continue

Added by ScribeD on September 17, 2009 at 3:41am — 1 Comment

He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver

Malachi 3:3 says: ‘He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver ‘

This verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God.

One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their Bible study.

That week, the womon called a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work. She didn’t mention anything about the reason for her interest beyond… Continue

Added by Natasha Mayes on September 16, 2009 at 3:52am — 1 Comment

You are a Special Person...

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Added by kathleen aldea on September 15, 2009 at 11:30pm — 14 Comments

Need people to pray

Please pray for my friend Darla. She has been sick with acute bronchitis and the medicines don't seem to be helping her. She's been to the doctor several times and even the emergency room. They did swine flu tests and they came back negative. She has been running a fever of 102.

Added by Debbiedoo on September 15, 2009 at 11:18pm — 2 Comments

Later, Dude

Acts 24.22-27 - Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. ☗ "When Lysias the commander comes," he said, "I will decide your case."☗ He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs. Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and… Continue

Added by Christine on September 15, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

A TEMPLE OF GOD FILLED WITH IDOLS?????

"Every Christian is a living temple of the living God. God dwelt in the Jewish temple, took possession of it, and resided in it, by that glorious cloud that was the token of His presence with that people. So Christ by His Spirit dwells in all true believers. The temple was devoted and consecrated to God, and set apart from every common to a holy use, to the immediate service of God. So all Christians are separated from common uses, and set apart for God and his service." - Matthew… Continue

Added by Connie Giordano on September 15, 2009 at 6:58pm — No Comments

My King

MY KING!

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The Bible says my King is a seven way King. He's the King of the Jews, that’s a racial King. He's the King of Israel, that’s a national King. He's the King of Righteousness. He's the King of the ages. He's the King of the Heavens. He's the King of Glory. He's the King of Kings, and He's the Lord of lords. That’s My King! I wonder do you know Him?

David said the Heavens declare the Glory of God and the firmament shows of His handiwork. My King is a… Continue

Added by Lahry Sibley on September 15, 2009 at 10:03am — No Comments

The Greatest Commandments

A real Christian Loves God and Loves people in Jesus name. I do not debate what sin is, the book of Revelation, or

what the devil is up to. There are things I know and things I believe. Jesus said Love God with all your heart, mind, soul,

and strength, and love others as yourself. There are other commandments in the Bible and those all fulfill Love.

I can watch the Simpsons as long as I love God and love people.

I heard a man at my church the other day say, "How can… Continue

Added by John E. Gerken on September 15, 2009 at 8:49am — No Comments

" The Word of God is like a Lion" -- Charles Spurgeon

The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and the lion will defend itself.” – Charles Spurgeon

Study The Scripture Like The Bereans

Anyone can make a claim about God or the Bible, but that does not mean they spoke the truth! As Christians, we need to learn how to study the Bible from the Bereans and become students of the Bible, searching and investigating the various claims that are spoken of… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on September 15, 2009 at 8:22am — 1 Comment