I grew up with a false view of God. I ended up drawing all over the page in my quest to understand Who God is and what He demands before I found my straight line. As a teenager, I pursued the “God” that I had grown up with. I was desperately afraid of this “God”. He was big and scary and seemed to be ready to “whap” me at the first misstep. I found it easier to hide myself away in music or books rather than learn about him. As a result, although I knew a lot of Scripture, I was spiritually a…
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Added by Anna Wood on August 29, 2009 at 11:22am —
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John 13: 34,35
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another"
"By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
Kingdom Dynamics : Love the testing of dicipleship:(Spirit filled life Bible p1601)
That Christ would command us to love indicates that love in not just a feeling or a preference. It is what one does and how he relates to others: a decision, a commitment, or a way…
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Added by Maggi Johnson on August 29, 2009 at 3:44am —
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The Fourth Chapter
PRUDENCE IN ACTION
DO NOT yield to every impulse and suggestion but consider things carefully and patiently in the light of God's will. For very often, sad to say, we are so weak that we believe and speak evil of others rather than good. Perfect men, however, do not readily believe every talebearer, because they know that human frailty is prone to evil and is likely to appear in speech.…
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Added by Andre on August 29, 2009 at 2:30am —
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God will never direct His wrath at you.
That statement may shock you. You may be thinking, “Then why do I hear preachers harping about judgment and God’s wrath on America’s sin?” Well, they’re wrong. The Word of God says that Jesus Christ took God’s wrath for all sins for all people who have ever lived or will live upon Himself. Specifically, the Bible says, But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now…
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Added by MartyCPE on August 28, 2009 at 11:23pm —
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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…
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Added by Andre on August 28, 2009 at 12:49pm —
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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…
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Added by Anna Wood on August 28, 2009 at 7:12am —
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Added by kathleen aldea on August 28, 2009 at 12:00am —
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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 -…
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Added by Connie Giordano on August 27, 2009 at 8:33pm —
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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 —
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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…
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Added by Brenda Hughes on August 27, 2009 at 12:39pm —
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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…
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Added by MartyCPE on August 27, 2009 at 9:51am —
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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…
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Added by Edward Klassen (skypilot) on August 27, 2009 at 9:42am —
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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 —
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Added by Ginnybee on August 27, 2009 at 9:00am —
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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 —
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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…
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Added by Andre on August 27, 2009 at 2:09am —
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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…
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Added by Anna Wood on August 26, 2009 at 5:04pm —
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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 —
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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 —
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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…
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Added by Grace Ngina Nthakyo on August 26, 2009 at 5:51am —
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