All About GOD - Growing Relationships with Jesus and Others

All Blog Posts (11,262)

"Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?"

"Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?"

Answer: As Christians, we are commanded against following teachers blindly, but are told rather to “Test everything; hold on to the good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). The apostle Peter warns us in 2 Peter 2:1-3 that there will be false teachers in our day just as there were false teachers in his day. Among their false teachings is a denial of the sufficiency of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross to take away sin, which is a… Continue

Added by LINDA Swanson on September 4, 2009 at 4:15pm — 1 Comment

The Voice of Eliab

Dear saints,

I know I'm not the only one that "Eliab" has tried to destroy. Oh I could write a book on this.

My wife and I visited a dear sister and brother for a day and a night. They encouraged us so. What God spoke into my heart while there, was a clear message in my spirit, but I had difficulty in putting it into words. Since February, God has been telling me things, then directly sending someone to me with a message of confirmation and then confirming it also in His… Continue

Added by Lahry Sibley on September 4, 2009 at 10:27am — 1 Comment

Realizing God's Love For Us

I just came in from feeding and watering my animals. It often dawns on me that I am to them what God my Father is to me. The animals depend on me for shelter, food, water and love. In the same fashion, I depend on Father for the same things. He feeds me, He walks with me, He shelters me and more. I know that I must be the "alpha" to them. Especially, with my dogs. They have a pack mentality. I am the leader of their pack. They follow me and know my voice, just I know the voice of God and follow… Continue

Added by Jeffrey on September 4, 2009 at 8:21am — 1 Comment

Following Sin Can Bring Defeat In Christian Life

Following sin can bring defeat in Christian life........

.

1. Sin of lie......................Example........Ananias and Sapphira..........Act. 5:4

2. Sin of anger....................Example.................Moses.......................Number 20:11

3 Sin of adultery..................Example.................David........................2 Samuel 11:2

4. Sin of discouragement.......Example...............Elijah..........................1 King… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on September 4, 2009 at 3:30am — No Comments

DO YOU HAVE A BIBLE?

Do you have a Bible?

Many of us will say, "Yes, I have a number of Bibles on my bookshelf."

And some will say, "No, but I want one so much."

But I have another question....

DO YOU HAVE GOD'S WORD?

The Bible is a wonderful possession, and full of wonderful truths,

but what good would all that be to us if it remained on the shelf?

And even a Bible in our hand will not help us win against… Continue

Added by Jeanette B on September 3, 2009 at 11:35pm — 2 Comments

Courage to do God's will

Well, Good Day. . .

It took extreme courage on Paul's part to do what he believed was God's will for him. Perhaps all of the groundwork I have laid about surrender, trust, and wanting to know God's will for your life. . . all sounds good. . . intellectually. The problem comes in the doing, and sometimes in the 'not doing'. . . but the waiting for God's direction--waiting for God to come and rescue you. Perhaps this inspirational story will paint a picture in your mind, and give you… Continue

Added by Christine on September 3, 2009 at 9:49pm — No Comments

OVERCOMING EVERYTHING CONTRARY TO GOD & HIS WORD

There is a company of people who long to overcome everything that is contrary to God and His Word. Are you a part of that group? Read this message to find out if you fit its description.

"When the ancient Spartans marched into battle, they advanced with cheerful songs, willing to fight. But when the Persians entered the conflict, you could hear, as the regiments came on, the crack of whips by which the officers drove the cowards to the fray. No wonder that a few Spartans were more… Continue

Added by Connie Giordano on September 3, 2009 at 7:32pm — No Comments

YOUR BEAUTIFUL!!

Psalm 19

1 The heavens declare the glory of God;

And the firmament shows His handiwork.

2 Day unto day utters speech,

And night unto night reveals knowledge.

3 There is no speech nor language

Where their voice is not heard.

4 Their line has gone out through all the earth,

And their… Continue

Added by INTERNET MISSIONARY on September 3, 2009 at 4:37pm — No Comments

an aag member sent this to me, but i don't remember. so who sent this piece of gem to me? please let me know. thanks, it's a nice read!

The man who does things, makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all — doing nothing.

As Christians we are so often full of criticism and comment. This brother should not have gone out to evangelise, for he has no training at all, and that sister thinks that she can lead her neighbours to the Lord. Who do they think they are? Don’t they realise how stupid they are and how many mistakes they make?

It is so easy to see all the mistakes others are… Continue

Added by felixpadua on September 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — 7 Comments

Life Is Not Fair

Life Is Not Fair

"Love your neighbor as you love yourself." - Galatians 5:14

As long as you hate your enemy, a jail door is closed and a prisoner is taken. But when you try to understand and release your foe from your hatred, then the prisoner is released and that prison is you.

Perhaps you don't like that idea. Perhaps the thought of forgiveness is unrealistic. Perhaps the idea of trying to understand the Judases in our world… Continue

Added by LINDA Swanson on September 3, 2009 at 3:52pm — 8 Comments

Total Depravity By Extent But Not Degree

Calvinism uses the acronym TULIP to represent it’s said “five points.” T: Total Depravity; U: Unconditional Election; L: Limited Atonement; I: Irresistible Grace; P: Perseverance of the Saints. It was not Calvin himself who so organized his teachings but, rather, his followers who, in answering five objections to Calvin’s teachings from Arminians (followers of Dutch Reformer Jacobus Arminius were originally called Remonstrants), arranged the TULIP acronym in order to make their answer… Continue

Added by Anna Wood on September 3, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments

God does answer prayer~AMAZING TESTIMONY (TRUE STORY)

A Little Girl's Prayer

"Before they call, I will answer!" Isaiah 65:24

A Little Girl's Prayer

(As told by Helen Roseveare, a doctor missionary from England to Zaire, Africa)

One night I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward; but in spite of all we could do she died leaving us with a tiny premature baby and a crying two-year-old daughter.

We would have difficulty keeping the baby alive, as we had no incubator(we had no electricity to… Continue

Added by Becky on September 3, 2009 at 10:51am — 1 Comment

OBEDIENCE AND SUBJECTION

The Ninth Chapter

OBEDIENCE AND SUBJECTION

IT IS a very great thing to obey, to live under a superior and not to be one's own master, for it is much safer to be subject than it is to command. Many live in obedience more from necessity than from love. Such become discontented and dejected on the slightest pretext; they will never gain peace of mind unless they subject themselves wholeheartedly for the love of…

Continue

Added by Andre on September 3, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Taberah Fire

TABERAH FIRE

In the book of Numbers 11:1-3 a situation arose when the people of Israel began complaining out loud to the Lord about all the troubles they were facing living in the wilderness. The Lord became angry and the fire of the Lord began to burn among them. The burning was so awful that some people on the outskirts of the camp died. The people cried out for Moses to talk to God, and when he did the fire died down.… Continue

Added by Pastor Bob B on September 3, 2009 at 8:00am — 3 Comments

DON'T LET THE DEVIL MESS WITH GOD'S TREASURE!!

God is GOOD..................... the Devil is BAD!!

God is LOVE ................. the Devil is HATRED!

God is TRUTH ................ the Devil is a LIER!!

It's the age old battle and yet some people will deny that it is there.

And what is the battle over? The PRIZE POSSESSION, which is US!!

Both God and the Devil are seeking our devotion.

The old song is true when it says....

"YOU'VE GOTTA SERVE SOMEBODY!!"

So the choice is… Continue

Added by Jeanette B on September 3, 2009 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

How do you know God's will for you?

Hello!

About ten years ago, I was at a crossroads in my personal life, and wanted to know God's will for me--particularly as it related to serving Him in ministry. I had been told about a book, Experiencing God, and so I carefully read it, its Scriptural support, and interviewed myself with its questions. I return to it as my solid resource on ascertaining the will of God in my life. Here is what the author says about knowing the will of God;

The testimony of the Bible from… Continue

Added by Christine on September 2, 2009 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Thanking the Lord for His Powers

Hi Everyone and God Bless!!!

Just wanted to share with you how God has blessed me and continues to bless me...through family, friends, situations, financially, love, etc. God is truly AWESOME!!!! and Trusting HIM is the way to go! Forever and ever. Amen! God Bless you all I'm happy to be a part of such a great site...continue blessing each other with God's love and word!

Added by Mayra Vasquez on September 2, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Needing encouragement and Prayer

I have come to a point in my life that I know more than anything that I need God my savior in my life. I have had many trials in my marraige to my husband Michael. We have been through alot,most I think today would have walked away and filed for a divorce if they were me. I have never loved another like I love this man. That doesn't mean I have always acted like I wanted to be married to him. I have had people tell me that I am crazy,but when I sit and truely think of my marriage I just can not… Continue

Added by Melanie Christine Brooks on September 2, 2009 at 7:34am — 25 Comments

THE INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP OF JESUS

The Eighth Chapter

THE INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP OF JESUS

WHEN Jesus is near, all is well and nothing seems difficult. When He is absent, all is hard. When Jesus does not speak within, all other comfort is empty, but if He says only a word, it brings great consolation.

Did not Mary Magdalen rise at once from her weeping when Martha said to her: "The Master is come, and calleth for thee"? Happy is the…

Continue

Added by Andre on September 2, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

"Breaking the Chains" Skit

This is a skit we performed as a practice session to our Easter Sunday performance. It begins with a blacksmith and an assistant working with an unknowing Satan in the backround. Satan has one of his demons to order some chains and places certains sins as a symbolic link in the chains. Watch as Jesus comes to lift the burdens of the sin bound chains. It ends with an Easter spin that reminds us of the glorious act that our Lord sacrificed for us.

Skit was… Continue

Added by Youth on the Rock on September 2, 2009 at 5:13am — No Comments