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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…

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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

God bless you the Lords eyes looks after you, His eyes is fully of love to you.

For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.2.ch.16.9 roverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. Jeremiah 16:17 "For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their iniquity concealed from My eyes. Zechariah 4:10 "For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven… Continue

Added by Apostle prophet Per Einar Jensen on September 2, 2009 at 4:30am — No Comments

We have all sinned and deserve God’s judgment. God, the Father, sent His only Son to satisfy that judgment for those who believe in Him. Jesus, the creator and eternal Son of God, who lived a sinless…

We have all sinned and deserve God’s judgment. God, the Father, sent His only Son to satisfy that judgment for those who believe in Him. Jesus, the creator and eternal Son of God, who lived a sinless life, loves us so much that He died for our sins, taking the punishment that we deserve, was buried, and rose from the dead according to the Bible. If you truly believe and trust this in your heart, receiving Jesus alone as your Savior, declaring, "Jesus is Lord," you will be saved from judgement… Continue

Added by Ashley Shelton on September 1, 2009 at 11:53pm — No Comments

God's Plan of Salvation

The Bible says there is only one way to Heaven

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me." (John 14:6)

Good works cannot save you.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Trust Jesus Christ today! Here's what you must do:

Admit you are a sinner.

"For all have sinned, and come short of… Continue

Added by Ashley Shelton on September 1, 2009 at 11:51pm — No Comments

Paul, Jesus, and Freedom

Happy Independence Day! Congratulations on your freedom. . .

Acts chapter 20 begins Paul's movement toward Jerusalem. . .

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/index.php?search=Acts%2020&version=31&interface=print

In verses 1 - 7 We see Paul's ministry team travel from Ephesus to Troas. Once in Troas, the believers gathered to break bread together, and then Paul preached to the people. . . going late into the night. Luke mentions that there were many torches in the… Continue

Added by Christine on September 1, 2009 at 9:44pm — No Comments

AVOIDING FALSE HOPE AND PRIDE

The Seventh Chapter

AVOIDING FALSE HOPE AND PRIDE

VAIN is the man who puts his trust in men, in created things. Do not be ashamed to serve others for the love of Jesus Christ and to seem poor in this world. Do not be self-sufficient but place your trust in God. Do what lies in your power and God will aid your good will. Put no trust in your own learning nor in the cunning of any man, but rather in the grace of God Who…

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Added by Andre on September 1, 2009 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Here's how you can fall in love with the God Jesus knows:

Here's how you can fall in love with the God Jesus knows:

Seek true change in your life. God has great purposes for your life and wants to help you grow as a person. Invite God to lead you toward the best life possible and transform you into the person He wants you to become. Understand that real change comes only by changing the way you think, since your thoughts lead to your actions. So commit to examining the stories you have in your mind about God and evaluating whether they're… Continue

Added by LINDA Swanson on September 1, 2009 at 6:52pm — No Comments

HOW PEOPLE OF GOD CAN DEAL WITH STRESS

Here is a powerful message from my 27 year old son John. This is a timely word for many in the Body of Christ. You are going to be extremely blessed by this one.

I encourage you to sit back and receive the comfort and strength of the Holy Spirit through His Word. Whatever trial or test you are facing, know this - God is going to bring you through it victoriously - in His might and power. He is fighting your battle - even at this very hour!

Be blessed of the Lord - the… Continue

Added by Connie Giordano on September 1, 2009 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Busy, Busy, Busy.....

Busy, busy, busy…..

By Lahry Sibley

Rev 2:1 TO THE angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him Who holds the seven stars [which are the messengers of the seven churches] in His right hand, Who goes about among the seven golden lampstands [which are the seven churches]:

Rev 2:2 I know your industry and activities, laborious toil and trouble, and your patient endurance, and how you cannot tolerate wicked [men] and have tested… Continue

Added by Lahry Sibley on September 1, 2009 at 8:56am — 8 Comments

Lord, Is It I?

(If we are deeply concerned about the state of the church; if we shudder to see God’s holy Name abused and misused, not only by the world but also by His own people; if we are determined to obey God and be used by God no matter what it costs us–if we are not careful, we can become harsh and judgmental and so very, very blind to our own sins. We must always carefully examine ourselves and invite God to do so also. We must see our sins as He sees our sins: vile, disgusting and what caused Him… Continue

Added by Anna Wood on September 1, 2009 at 8:19am — 1 Comment

L.A. Lakers and Mob Mentality

Acts 19.21-41 Afterward Paul felt compelled by the Spirit to go over to Macedonia and Achaia before going to Jerusalem. “And after that,” he said, “I must go on to Rome!” He sent his two assistants, Timothy and Erastus, ahead to Macedonia while he stayed awhile longer in the province of Asia. About that time, serious trouble developed in Ephesus concerning the Way. It began with Demetrius, a silversmith who had a large business manufacturing silver shrines of the Greek goddess Artemis. He kept… Continue

Added by Christine on August 31, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

"Face of Love" Skit

Here is a inspirational artistic video from Youth on the Rock at the Bucyrus Free Will Baptist Church. No matter what we excel in, if we can use our talents for the goodness of the Lord Jesus Christ, than our blessings will be many. Painting by Youth on the Rock Leader Juan Camacho Jr.

Song Performed by Sanctus Real. Feel Free to comment on this video. Please check out our other video posts. God… Continue

Added by Youth on the Rock on August 31, 2009 at 9:29pm — No Comments

My NEW MORNING!!

Praise the Lord for this new day!! His mercies are new every morning. Ahhhh!! We can start again, leaving yesterday's hassles behind, and tackle the things that bothered us then with a new vigour and a fresh mind. Thank the Lord for a refreshing sleep.

And as I sit with Lord on our front verandah, enjoying my morning cuppa, I marvel in this day. For us it is the first of spring. As I soak up the warmth of the morning sun, I also soak… Continue

Added by Jeanette B on August 31, 2009 at 7:04pm — 3 Comments

Be Mine

Be Mine

Half-way through the day

With so much left undone;

I’m tired and I’m tempted

To quit what I’ve begun.

Bowed ‘neath expectations

Of what I ought to be..

Falling short again, I feel

Like I’ve run out of me.

Oh, Lord, please be my strength

When I cannot go on.

Battles I cannot fight

You have already won.

My legs are too weary

Another hill to climb..

At the end of my strength

Almighty Lord, be… Continue

Added by Sandra Boyte on August 31, 2009 at 6:54pm — No Comments

Down But Not Out!

I have been going through a period of depression and despair, especially this past weekend. I wasn't sure what the problem was. I took some antidepressants but that didn't seem to work. I have been really tired but unable to get a full night's sleep.

I am scheduled for a complete physical on Thursday. At almost 56 years of age I am sure some of my parts aren't working as well as they used to. I can certainly feel the difference. And I have gained weight like never before. So, I guess… Continue

Added by Ken on August 31, 2009 at 6:18pm — 1 Comment

WHOSE HEART HAVE YOU BROKEN BY YOUR WORDS?

"Hard words indeed break no bones, but many a heart has been broken by them." - Matthew Henry

We live in a world filled with reckless words - cutting, killing, careless, and irresponsible words which are spoken rashly, quickly, hastily, inadvisably, or indiscreetly. The result? There are many broken people who are seeking desperately to function in everyday life and yet cannot seem to move ahead. They look around at others and wonder - What makes me so different? What is holding me… Continue

Added by Connie Giordano on August 31, 2009 at 5:36pm — No Comments