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this is a poem my pastor's wife emailed me yesterday

I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven's door, Not by the beauty of it all, Nor the lights or its decor. But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp-- The thieves, the liars, the sinners, The alcoholics and the trash. There stood the kid from seventh grade Who swiped my lunch money twice. Next to him was my old neighbor Who never said anything nice. Bob, who I always thought Was rotting away in hell, Was sitting pretty on cloud nine, Looking incredibly well. I… Continue

Added by Curt A. Ensley on March 13, 2010 at 6:41am — 1 Comment

THE LOVE OF GOD (AUTHOR UNKNOWN)

HI EVERYONE!!! FOR SOME REASON THE LORD IS LEADING ME AND DRAWING ME TO THESE STORIES LATELY SO IN OBEDIENCE TO HIM I JUST POST THEM.MAYBE THIS WILL SPEAK TO MANY THIS DAY AS IT HAS INDEED SPOKEN TO ME. GLORY TO GOD OUR HEAVENLY FATHER!!!

AMEN!!!!

The story starts out where she, Beth, is sitting at an airport terminal, waiting to board a plane. She was sitting there with several other people who were also waiting, whom she did not know.

As she waited,…

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Added by Grace by the Lake on March 12, 2010 at 5:16pm — 10 Comments

"Come Away With Me"

Good Morning~…

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Added by Christine on March 11, 2010 at 10:51pm — 1 Comment

The myth of separation of Church and State

Separation of Church and State. It’s an expression often used in the press. This phrase is trotted out each time some atheistic theophobe complains that a Christian prays in a publicly owned place or a nativity scene is placed in front of a fire house. Read more>>

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Added by Craig Portwood on March 11, 2010 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Why study the Bible? This is a question that a lot of people have asked; and I think it’s safe to say that they’re asking this question because they just simply don’t see the value in reading it. Of …

Why study the Bible? This is a question that a lot of people have asked; and I think it’s safe to say that they’re asking this question because they just simply don’t see the value in reading it. Of course, this is why it is often left on the shelf to collect dust. And as a result of not reading the Bible many people miss out on something wonderful…

You see, Bible study isn’t merely an activity to be carried out at… Continue

Added by Earl Adams on March 11, 2010 at 1:44pm — No Comments

Right Thinking About Self

Right thinking about self

Good Morning~…

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Added by Christine on March 10, 2010 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Expressions Of Love - Introduction

With this series, we are now going to move outward... from the inner-most expression of Gods' love, into the other subsequent expressions of this "same" agape love we've been studying. For those of you whom have studied this subject of love with me since the beginning, I can't express how much I appreciate you so much. Your prayers and encouragement have inspired me to treat the Word of God with great respect and careful examination. I think, it is because of you,… Continue

Added by preston on March 10, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

A Prayer Request....

Today, please let us pray for Ashley Lee’lette Woods,21 years old, daughter of my close friend Al. She has four compressed disks in her back, pinched nerve and rotated pelvic that she got from work injury…she’ll be having a steroid shot and doing everything before under going to a surgery…

As Ashley Lee’lette tell to his dad Al:

“I just want to stop hurting Daddy”

I know how it is so painful in her situation…

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Added by kathleen aldea on March 10, 2010 at 2:00am — 14 Comments

No Longer Strangers . . .

No Longer Strangers.pdf

Added by Peter TAN on March 9, 2010 at 11:16pm — No Comments

PAIN

When we are experiencing great pain, there are strong medicines available.. But if there are no significant persons around us, that pain will be the greatest experience. We find relief when we are surrounded by family and friends. Now I understand why Jesus did not complain during His Holy Passion because He knows that He's not alone. He is surrounded by people who loves Him. He may take the pain ALONE but pain is shared with those who love Him.… Continue

Added by Melissa Deiparine on March 9, 2010 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Let's Think About Me!

“Let’s Think About Me”

Yes, Paul was being…

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Added by Christine on March 9, 2010 at 10:04pm — No Comments

MEEKNESS: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Quite a while back,someone asked me what my thoughts were on the meaning of the word "meek". There are many who are under the misconception that it means "to make a doormat of oneself" or to allow oneself to be dominated. Huh!! It is a word that in some human minds has taken on a meaning that is quite distorted. We cannot even take a stand for our Lord if those meanings were true. To me ,meekness just means applying self control when we stand in an assertive yet gentle manner in our beliefs… Continue

Added by Grace by the Lake on March 9, 2010 at 7:00pm — 3 Comments

A Little Prayer goes a long way,,,,,

Micheal & Dana Johnson is a loving couple residing in the state of Va. USA
They lost their eldest son. Grieving has took on a whole new meaning with
these parents. It is their belief that his spirit is roaming their home, to the
point of moving items. They are very angry toward God, and so tormented.
Please, Please remember this family in prayer. They are desperate for a
touch from God.
Thank you, and May God Bless you each

Added by Debra Carol Wooten on March 9, 2010 at 6:49am — No Comments

Why should we study the Bible? He must become greater; I must become less (John 3:30) Do you realize that if you are a Christian, and have read the entire Bible, you are in the minority? Does this s…

Why should we study the Bible?

He must become greater; I must become less (John 3:30)

Do you realize that if you are a Christian, and have read the entire Bible, you are in the minority? Does this scare you? Well, it should! If you study the Bible yourself, you are in an even greater minority that even most pastors do not fall into! Yet, all of them would have an opinion of the Bible, teach, and make decisions based on their understanding of the Bible. If you were not scared… Continue

Added by Earl Adams on March 9, 2010 at 6:33am — No Comments

Under His wing

¹He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. while reading this tonight God really gave me an understing of His love and grace. He was showing me. He wants me to think on this verse as kind of God hiding us under his wing. Like an eagles wing nestling her babies from the storms of life until one day they are able to bare up the storms of life by flying into the wind so their wings can spread to its full… Continue

Added by Laura Griffith on March 8, 2010 at 10:25pm — No Comments

Who do you say Jesus is?

I love discussing theology with people. When discussing Christianity with people from other denominations there has to be some place to begin, some starting point, where we can agree. That starting point is this: "Who do you say Jesus is?"

I can talk with Baptists, Methodists, Assembly of God because those denominations believe the same thing about Jesus. We may disagree about other doctrinal issues. But there is agreement about who Jesus is.

When I talk with people who…

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Added by Ken on March 8, 2010 at 5:54pm — No Comments

GOD IS LOVE, BUT REMEMBER THIS

GOD IS INDEED LOVE!!!! HE LOVES US SO MUCH THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON.!!

PERSONALLY I HAVE ALWAYS CONCENTRATED MOST ON GOD'S LOVE FOR US IN A LOT OF THE BLOGS HE HAS PUT ON MY HEART TO WRITE FOR HIS GLORY.

I AM NOW CLOSE TO TWO YEARS IN MY PERSONAL WALK IN THE PATH HE HAS CHOSEN FOR ME IN MY LIFE.

HE HAS SHOWN ME NOW, WHAT I WAS JUST NOT UNDERSTANDING UNTIL JUST RECENTLY.

I DID NOT EVEN WANT TO THINK OF THE… Continue

Added by Grace by the Lake on March 8, 2010 at 12:13pm — 4 Comments

STILL GROWING AND STANDING STRONG IN CHRIST'S RIGHTEOUSNESS

FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO THANK OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN FOR HIS HEALING AND EQUIPPING THIS DAUGHTER OF GOD TO BECOME A BETTER WARRIOR FOR TRUTH.

I JUST WANT TO THANKYOU LORD!!…

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Added by Grace by the Lake on March 8, 2010 at 12:11pm — No Comments

PRAISE REPORT AND VICTORY SCRIPTURE

THIS BLOG IS DEDICATED TO ALL OF THIS FAMILY IN CHRIST AND FOR ALL THOSE WHO KEPT ME IN PRAYER IN MY MOST RECENT SPIRITUAL BATTLE.WE ARE ALL IN NEED OF THE SCRIPTURES I HAVE FOUND TO HELP ME THROUGH SOME TRYING TIMES THE LAST FEW WEEKS AND SO I LEAVE THEM NOW WITH YOU.YOUR PRAYERS AND THESE…

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Added by Grace by the Lake on March 8, 2010 at 12:07pm — 1 Comment

REJOICING THROUGH TRIAL

1St PETER 4:12-13

BELOVED,DO NOT THINK IT STRANGE CONCERNING THE FIERY TRIAL WHICH IS TO TRY YOU, AS THOUGH SOME STRANGE THING HAPPENED TO YOU; BUT REJOICE TO THE EXTENT THAT YOU PARTAKE OF CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS, THAT WHEN HIS GLORY IS REVEALED,YOU MAY ALSO BE GLAD WITH EXCEEDING JOY.

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Added by Grace by the Lake on March 8, 2010 at 12:04pm — 6 Comments