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January 2010 Blog Posts (225)

Walking In The Spirit (Holy Spirit) Part 2

The Bible says that God created man in His image. But what does that mean exactly? Did Adam and Eve look like God? The answer is yes - but not in their physical characteristics, such as hair, eye colour, nose shape. Adam and Eve were created as spiritual beings with characteristics like their Father, God. After they were created, God breathed into them and they became living beings.

The Hebrew word for 'breath' is the same word for 'Spirit.' God is spirit. So God brought them to life with… Continue

Added by Nora on January 25, 2010 at 1:30am — No Comments

THE POWER OF "NOTHING" PART 3 ____ NOTHING TO HIDE

In our lives, work and relationships with others, even in ministry, we often find ourselves having personal agendas. When we are in that situation, then what happens is conflict, discord, hurt, anger eventually leading to separation (from God and others), just like Judas. He had a hidden agenda for being a disciple. Jesus trusted to Judas with the money bag, although he was a thief. But rather than change his agenda, he remained the same. His heart did not change. He continued to live the life… Continue

Added by Ruth on January 25, 2010 at 12:14am — No Comments

Doorway to wisdom is humility ~ 1 Corinthians 1.26-31

Doorway to wisdom is humility

Brothers, just look at the way in which you have been called. You can see at once that not many wise men—by human standards—not many powerful men, not many high-born men have been called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise men; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the strong things; and God has chosen the ignoble and the despised things of the world, yes, and the things which are not, to bring… Continue

Added by Christine on January 24, 2010 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments

UPDATE ON DEE

UPDATE ON OUR SISTER DEE, IN HOSPITAL IN CALIF...SHE JUST CALLED, SHE IS DOING BETTER. HAS PEUMONIA, THEY ARE GOING TO DO SOMEKIND OF TEST TODAY...SHE HAS LOST A LOT OF WEIGHT, BUT NOW IS ABLE TO EAT. SHE SENDS HER LOVE AND APPRECIATION TO ALL OF YOU, AND ASK THAT YOU KEEP PRAYING FOR HER HEALTH. THIS HAS BEEN SUCH A SCARE FOR HER. WHEN SHE GOES HOME SHE WILL BE ALONE, SO PLEASE PRAY FOR HER COURAGE, AND STRENGTH. IT IS SUCH A COMFORT TO BE ABLE TO COME TO YOU ALL FOR PRAY. GOD BLESS EACH ONE… Continue

Added by Sherry Wiesner on January 24, 2010 at 3:41pm — No Comments

The Gift of Grace

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.’” 16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has seen God at any time. The… Continue

Added by Open Hands Ministries on January 24, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The bait of satan

I just wanted to mention this Briefly..
satan is always finding ways to bait us to walk out of Love,wether it be offense,unforgiveness,bitterness,diagreements,
anger,saying things to other's that are not edifying.

The Bait of satan by John Bevere is a good book explaining how satan baits.
My Brother blessed me! with giving it to me.

Added by neeseM on January 24, 2010 at 12:44pm — 1 Comment

Acts 17:21

Act 17:21 (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)

All the Athenians and strangers which were there - As Athens was renowned for its wisdom and learning, it became a place of public resort for philosophers and students from different parts of the then civilized world. The flux of students was in consequence great; and these, having much leisure time, would necessarily be curious to know… Continue

Added by Lahry Sibley on January 24, 2010 at 9:20am — No Comments

Walking In The Spirit (Holy Spirit) Part 1

Definition:

Walk to move with:

Purpose -- our conduct pleasing to the Lord.

Observation -- watching for distractions, obstacles, assaults.

Balance -- going forward with discernment, determination.

Action -- step-by-step, decision-by-decision, choice-by-choice.

Explanation

Distractions

Example

Things that pull you away Cares of this life: bills, rebellious

from walking in the Spirit. children,… Continue

Added by Nora on January 24, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

What you mean to me.

My dear friends. I believe that God has placed this message on my heart. As I look at all the "friends" I have in my list I realized just how much you all truly mean to me. I have many friends here who I have become very close to. Many friends who I have only spoken to a few times. But,I felt it most important to tell you all just how much your friendship has meant to me.

God chose each of us to become friends. God places people in our lives as part of his plan for each of us. Some of you… Continue

Added by journeyman on January 23, 2010 at 7:01pm — 4 Comments

Healing Prayer for Angel...

I have received this prayer request for my friend Angel for physical healing. I have enclosed details below. Please, join me in prayer, for Our Father's Healing Grace to be upon Angel, starting now. Thank you all, and God Bless YOU.

"Hi Daughter of God. I find it refreshing that you love 2 do our beautiful God's work! I admire that...

Daughter of God, I reach out 2u for prayer because I don't know if what I have… Continue

Added by DaughterOfGod on January 23, 2010 at 2:46pm — No Comments

HELP ME PRAY FOR GREATNIECE CHELSEA 18. ALWAYS IN TROUBLE.....SORRY NING WON'T LET ME POST IN ANY GROUPS. DON'T UNDERSTAND

Father God, Praise Your Holy name. Lord, I lift Chelsea up to You today. Only You Lord know how to turn her life around, and Only You know what will open her eyes to the truth. You have a perfect plan for her life, it will bring her peace, and great joy. Reveal that truth to her Lord, this world is hard, and it tricks all especially the young. Heal any pain inside her, I plead the Precious Blood of Jesus over her body, soul, and spirit. Surround her with Godly friends to encourage her in her… Continue

Added by Sherry Wiesner on January 23, 2010 at 2:12pm — 9 Comments

The Empowering Emotion of Joy

The Empowering Emotion of Joy

JOHN 15:9-11

“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love”.

Do our lives exciting? Or do we, like so many people, find most days routine and tedious? Have dreams become disappointments? If so, we might feel tempted to give up hope. But God promises fulfillment that can't be found anywhere… Continue

Added by Pastor JOhn on January 23, 2010 at 10:40am — No Comments

Staying Young All Your Life

12 The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

13 Those who are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.

14 They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing,

15 To declare that the LORD is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

Psalm 92:12-15

Some people are old before their 40th birthday; others reach 90 and still… Continue

Added by Open Hands Ministries on January 23, 2010 at 10:15am — No Comments

Love and Natural Order

Gods' love for mankind is revealed throughout the universe through the natural order of His creation, as well as in His own Word (the Bible). The natural laws everywhere around us exist because the universe has a Creator who is logical and has (since the beginning) imposed order on His universe. Even after the fall of man, in Genesis and up through today, God still makes order out of much of the disruption, chaos, and disorder as a result from sin. We not only have… Continue

Added by preston on January 23, 2010 at 9:53am — 2 Comments

Christian Persecution Info. News Alert

NEWS ALERT: Over 40 Killed After Attack On Nigeria Church

Over 40 people have been killed in the Nigerian city of Jos in the country's Plateau State, after around 200 Muslim youths attacked Christians near a Catholic Church sparking retaliatory violence, Christian rights investigators said Monday, January 18.

Islamists Burn, Loot Algerian Church

Islamists burned and looted a Protestant church in northern Algeria in an attack that was fueled by violence against Christians… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on January 23, 2010 at 9:42am — No Comments

Kneel Down & Pray

KNEEL DOWN & PRAY

“He Kneeled Down And Prayed” Luke 22 : 41

1. Kneel Reverently. Example— SOLOMON- 2 Chron. 5 : 13

2. Kneel Continually. Example- DANIEL- Dan . 6 : 10

3. Kneel Worshippingly. Example- PSALMIST- Psalm 95 :6

4. Kneel Submissively. Example- JESUS- Luke 22:41

5. Kneel Earnestly. Example- LEPER- Mark 1 : 40

6. Kneel Forgivingly. Example- STEPHEN- Acts 7 :60

7. Kneel Intercedingly. Example- PETER-… Continue

Added by Yoel charan on January 23, 2010 at 7:26am — 1 Comment

Sermon for 24 January 2010 entitled The Power of the Holy Spirit

Good Morning! I trust that you had a wonderful week this past week spending time with Jesus Christ. And, Didn’t We have some awesome weather? Some very unusual weather for this time of the year. But, none the less, A Wonderful, Beautiful Week.

We have a very powerful Text to examine this morning, so, I will ask that you pay very close attention. But, First, Our Old Testament reading which comes from the Book of Psalms Chapter 19. I am going to read the entire Psalm. Psalm… Continue

Added by Rev. Dr. Michael Dickson on January 23, 2010 at 2:35am — No Comments

We want God to change our circumstances, but God wants to use our circumstances to change us...

It can be easy to think that God is obligated to make life easy for us and to remove all of our difficult circumstances. But, the truth is that during hard times God is preparing us for greater things. If He removed the difficult circumstances in our lives, we would probably never mature.

James 1:2-4 says, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,…

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Added by kathleen aldea on January 23, 2010 at 1:30am — 22 Comments

Controlling the Tongue...

Learning to control the tongue is an important step in self-control.

The tongue--what a study in contrasts! To the physician it's merely a two-ounce slab of mucous membrane enclosing a complex array of muscles and nerves that enable our bodies to chew, taste, and swallow. How helpful! Equally significant, it is the major organ of communication that enables us to articulate distinct sounds so we can understand each other. How essential!

...But the tongue is as volatile as… Continue

Added by Nora on January 23, 2010 at 1:30am — No Comments

Desperate need of prayer.....

Little Shaylah is in need of surgery in both ears.
She has 50% hearing loss in right ear, and 20%
in the left ear.
This little girls has a smile that would warm ice.
And a heart of Gold.
Please join us in prayer for a complete recovery.
God Bless You, and thanks in advance.

Added by Debra Carol Wooten on January 22, 2010 at 7:46pm — 12 Comments