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The Imitation of Christ

The Third Chapter

THE

DOCTRINE OF TRUTH

HAPPY is he to whom truth manifests itself, not in signs and words that fade,but as it actually is. Our opinions, our senses often deceive us and we discern very little.

What good is much discussion of involved and obscure matters when ourignorance of them will not be held against us on Judgment Day? Neglect of thingswhich are profitable and necessary and undue concern with those which are irrelevantand… Continue

Added by Andre on August 27, 2009 at 2:09am — No Comments

Holiness

HOLINESS is defined in the dictionary as being cut off, separate or set apart. Holiness is God’s standard for His people although few professing Christians aspire to live holy lives. It is God’s chief desire to create holiness or likeness of His Son in us.

I John 2: 6 “Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.”

God didn’t say that it would be nice if we would think about being like His holy Son and He didn’t say it was a nice standard to reach for. No, God said… Continue

Added by Anna Wood on August 26, 2009 at 5:04pm — No Comments

God's Mighty Work

What if God said, it's time for the small God fearing churches, to come together as one body, different members but functioning in love together. What if God said, I want my churches to come together in prayer, then I want them to go into the hospitals in there areas, and everyone they come in contact with, will be healed immediately and take up their beds and walk out. What if healthcare became a matter of the person(s) through the hand of God and the green god idol of doctors and… Continue

Added by Pastor Jeff Carr on August 26, 2009 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

God's good plan

I got this commentary out of my bible that I was reading this morning and I wanted to share it with anyone who, like myself, need a word of encouragment. As I read over it this morning it really touched me and made me think about my own life and my own situation. I am sure that there are so many people who like myself need to read and think about what the author of this commentary is saying. It's so touching and it's so true.... It's called God's good plan

God's plan for our lives… Continue

Added by deedee310 on August 26, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

STOP ASKING WHY AND POSITION YOURSELF FOR GOD

Sometimes in June this year i lost my job as a personal assistant/ secretary in one of the cosmetic firms in Nairobi. i was devastated. i felt that this was the end of the road for me and i cannot remember the many times i went to the altar to cry out my heart.

i kept on asking God why me especially knowing that im a single mother and my daughter depends on me and what about the rent, electricity and all. i went to the altar every day until one day God spoke to me and told me that it… Continue

Added by Grace Ngina Nthakyo on August 26, 2009 at 5:51am — 2 Comments

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

John 15:16-17

NIV You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit-fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. This is my command: Love each other.

KJV Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one… Continue

Added by ALCEDES JONES on August 26, 2009 at 4:50am — No Comments

WHO WILL SHOW US ANY GOOD?

What is the one cry of mankind today? Is it not for good to come their way? Is there not a "mad" search for happiness in things like wealth, honor, achievement, pleasure, sensuality, etc.?

Yes, man is looking for good in anything and everything but God. But, wait a minute, there is a group who are yearning for the chief good in life. They will go to whatever measures necessary in order to get it. These people are the godly, and what they are desiring is the Favor of… Continue

Added by Connie Giordano on August 25, 2009 at 6:52pm — No Comments

Following All The Way

“There are plenty to follow our Lord half-way but not the other half. They will give up possessions, friends and honors but it touches them too closely to disown themselves.”~~Meister Eckhart

Are you following God’s faintest whisper? Can He trust you to obey no matter how much He asks of you? Does He know that here is one, who, though others may falter and fall, will stand secure?

A person like that only comes along once in a while. Having looked at the world and all it… Continue

Added by Anna Wood on August 25, 2009 at 4:38pm — 1 Comment

THE EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE AND THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis

Book 4

The Seventh Chapter

THE EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE AND THE RESOLUTION TO AMEND

THE VOICE OF CHRIST

ABOVE all, God's priest should approach the celebration and reception of thisSacrament with the deepest humility of heart and suppliant reverence, with completefaith and the pious intention of giving honor to God.

Carefully examine your conscience, then. Cleanse and… Continue

Added by Andre on August 25, 2009 at 9:31am — No Comments

Thomas a Kempis

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Added by Andre on August 25, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

THE MIRACLES OF OUR LIVES…

According to Answers.com a miracle is: An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of God: “Miracles are spontaneous; they cannot be summoned, but come of themselves”

Having pondered over my bygone years and relating to the lives of my friends, neighbors, and such others, I am of the opinion that time and again there was an invisible hand working, joining, weaving, fabricating the little sinews, pieces, bits, threads… Continue

Added by Sylvia Peter on August 25, 2009 at 12:41am — No Comments

RE:"GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL OUR NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY..."

Hello Friends
I have been blessed through my out-reach ministry and I believe it is more blessed to give than to receive so am inviting you all to stand with me in prayer as God uses me as His instrument to Glorify His name.
Please visit www.aunitedworld.webs.com and pass it forward!
May God richly bless you!

Added by ayegate on August 24, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

I would like to thank everbody for such a nice welcome.

I am trying to reach god and I pray numerous times throughout each day. I am separated for 3 months. In a strange turn of events my Christian wife left me, and so Far I am as they say a semi type believer. Let me first say I did not commit adultery which the bible describes as a reason for divorce. I have no real evidence that my wife has commited adultery either. The only fact I can go on is after 6 weeks I decided I better try and find her. I found her at another mans house which was exactly… Continue

Added by seperated Pat on August 24, 2009 at 7:55pm — 1 Comment

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A PEOPLE GO TO CHURCH AS A LIVING SACRIFICE?

"God, Who is the best, must be served with the best we have." - Matthew Henry

"The good man will give his best things to God."

"Of all we have we should give the Lord His portion, and that should be the choicest we can select."

"Reader, never attempt to come before God without Jesus, the divinely promised, given, and accepted burnt offering." - All three quotes from Charles Spurgeon

Proverbs 15:8 says - "The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the… Continue

Added by Connie Giordano on August 24, 2009 at 5:48pm — 1 Comment

thank you for your prayers....

Pray for healing for Tom J. G. & that God brings Tom out from under ALL the LIES, circumstances and situations Tom keeps PLACING & BINDING himself under. Pray God restores & increases daily communication from Tom to Kathylou M.and brings their relationship to a full time relationship with their love 10 folds stronger every day. Pray God continues to watch over and provide for Kathylou and all those God made Kathylou a steward over.

OUR PRAYERS ARE WORKING...BUT THE DEVIL… Continue

Added by kathylou meehan on August 24, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Don't call them "The Unborn"

Don't call them unborn babies.

Don't call them unborn children.

Don't call them "The Unborn."

Just call them babies.

Just call them children.

Place of residence should not determine their status as human beings.

Place of residence should not determine their status as persons.

When your children are inside your house do you call them "my in-home children?"

When they are outside your house do you call them "my… Continue

Added by Ken on August 24, 2009 at 1:22pm — No Comments

Blogiversary Giveaway

I hope your weekend was great!

Stopped by to tell you about my 2nd Blogiversary celebration going on today. I'm giving away 2 gifts to 2 commenters on the giveaway post. Ends midnight tonight. Come on over and enter. Looking forward to seeing your entry.

Have a wonderful day!

Click here to enter - Blogiversary Giveaway.

Added by Jennifer Valerie on August 24, 2009 at 11:02am — No Comments

FOOD FOR OUR SOUL

THIS IS SOMETHING THAT GOD PUT ON MY HEART IN 2008 N I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE IT. There is a bible verse that I love and would like you to ponder in the coming year,"why do you look at the speck in your brother eye,but do not notice the log that is in your own eye (the words of Jesus Christ according to Matt.7:3 NASB).YES I would like for all GOD children to ponder those words in a higher look this year,and let us all live a "WHAT" and "IF "year of purpose in 2009.The "WHATS"are what will happen… Continue

Added by ALCEDES JONES on August 23, 2009 at 9:27pm — 2 Comments

A Powerful Testimony, THIS WILL BLESS YOU

Everyone,

I don't even know how to begin this email because my eyes are still teary and my heart is still ecstatic from the glorious things God can do in people's lives. I just read an email from an woman who watched our latest video we made. I believe beyond the shadow of a doubt that our video was inspired by God himself. Since we uploaded this video, I have been getting emails and feedback about how the story has effected people on a deep, emotional level. I received this email… Continue

Added by Youth on the Rock on August 23, 2009 at 8:01pm — 2 Comments

Christians and TV

THE CHRISTIAN, THE TELEVSION SET, AND THE WORD OF GOD

THE STRANGER

Author Unknown

A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to

our town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting

newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger

was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a

few months later.

As I grew up I never questioned his place in our family. Mom… Continue

Added by Lahry Sibley on August 23, 2009 at 5:40pm — 2 Comments