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August 2009 Blog Posts (172)

READING THE HOLY SCRIPTURE

The Fifth Chapter

READING THE HOLY SCRIPTURE

TRUTH, not eloquence, is to be sought in reading the Holy Scriptures; and every

part must be read in the spirit in which it was written. For in the Scriptures we ought to

seek profit rather than polished diction.

Likewise we ought to read simple and devout books as willingly as learned and

profound ones. We ought not to be swayed by the authority of the writer, whether he be

a… Continue

Added by Andre on August 28, 2009 at 12:49pm — No Comments

Entertain Me

Corinthians 10: 31, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”

“If any occupation or association is found to hinder our communion with God or our enjoyment of spiritual things, then it must be abandoned. Beware of ‘leprosy’ in the garment. (Lev. 13:47) Anything in my habits or ways which mars happy fellowship with the brethren or robs me of power in service, is to be unsparingly judged and made an end of— ‘burned.’ (Lev.13:52) Whatever I… Continue

Added by Anna Wood on August 28, 2009 at 7:12am — No Comments

God Opens Door Or Greater......Can you relate?Share your blessings with your brethren in Christ....

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ARE YOU WILLING TO WAIT FOR GOD TO EXALT YOU?

Job 36:22 tells us - "Behold, God exalteth by His power..." 1 Peter 5:6 informs us that God has a proper time - a "due time" - when He exalts the humble.

So many are running ahead of God's "best" time and exalting themselves. Hence, they are not properly prepared and oftentimes end up falling flat on their faces.

What will it be for you? Are you in a hurry to be in the "limelight" ? Or will you wait for God's fit time to promote you?

In Job 7:17, Job inquired -… Continue

Added by Connie Giordano on August 27, 2009 at 8:33pm — No Comments

Bad Dreams / Nightmares

can anyone tell me if bad dreams mean anything? I dont recall having so many up until recently. I cant recall exactly what happened in my dreams, but in some in running because people are chasing me, in others its people i know having affairs of some sort with my husband. I just dont get it.

Added by Forevablessed Lopez on August 27, 2009 at 3:09pm — 3 Comments

21 MEMOS FROM YOUR CHILD!

PLEASE

DON'T.......

1..... spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all that I ask for. I'm only testing you.

2..... be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it, it makes me feel more secure.

3..... let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages.

4..... make me feel smaller than I am. It only makes me behave stupidly "big."

5..... correct me in front of people if you can help it. I'll take much more notice if you talk… Continue

Added by Brenda Hughes on August 27, 2009 at 12:39pm — No Comments

Religion kills

God is not in a bad mood.

He not only loves you-He likes you. He is in a good mood because of you. Religious teaching tells many people that God tolerates born-again believers because He’s required to, because He wouldn’t be a good God if He didn’t have mercy on you. That is retarded. God gives you rest. Religion gives you work. Religion is only following a bunch of rules to make yourself right. Ask yourself whose standard you’re trying to attain. Are you soothing your own… Continue

Added by MartyCPE on August 27, 2009 at 9:51am — No Comments

HOW?

NOTE: The following article from J.C. Brumfield is a continuation from the previous post WHAT IS HAPPINESS? Edward

HOW?

J.C. Brumfield

There is only one possible solution , only one way to be happy and content. That is to have everything your heart desires. Let me repeat, it is possible. God says,"He shall bring it to pass."

You see, the secret is in what you desire - "He shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Now… Continue

Added by Edward Klassen (skypilot) on August 27, 2009 at 9:42am — No Comments

OUTSIDE THE GATE WITH JESUS

OUTSIDE THE GATE WITH JESUS

“The Lord says, "Get away (GK; escape, come out, come forth, depart ) from unbelievers. Separate ( GK; divide, separate, sever ) yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with anything unclean. Then I will welcome you." ( 2 Corinthians 6:17 GWT )

“We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat.

For the bodies of those animals whose… Continue

Added by Pastor Bob B on August 27, 2009 at 9:20am — No Comments

We are the World-inspirational

Enjoy the video.

Find more videos like this on All About… Continue

Added by Ginnybee on August 27, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

A Bridge To Nowhere

From My Perspective - - -

Feeling abandoned to the inevitable is the plight of many. People find themselves in impossible situations and feel they are both trapped and helpless in their circumstance. All motivation to go on seems lost; hopes have faded; the will to be and to do has dissipated; the personal spirit has been broken or crushed; one seems suspended in time and space – uncared for and abandoned to unwanted and harsh realities. One tries to smile in spite of adversity… Continue

Added by peripheral on August 27, 2009 at 6:07am — No Comments

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