While Praying One Day A Woman Asked, Who Are You, Lord?”
He Answered, “I Am” “But Who Is I Am?” She Said.
And He Replied…
"I Am Love, I Am Peace, I Am Grace, I Am Joy,
I Am The Way, Truth And The Light… I Am The Comforter,
I Am Strength, I Am Safety, I Am Shelter, I Am Power,
I Am The Creator, I Am The Beginning And The End,
I Am The Most High.”
The Girl With Tears In Her Eyes Looked Toward Heaven And Said,
"Now I Understand, But Lord, Who Am I?”
Then God Tenderly Wiped The Tears From Her Eyes
And Whispered, “You Are Mine.”
Isaiah 45:5
I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God…
Isaiah 49:16
See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.
Have a wonderful week in the Lord!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
God's Love
God's love knows no boundries, He is gracious and full of mercy and His love for us endures forever. May you be blessed with the following scriptures.
Psalm 17:7-8 (NIV)
7 Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
Have a wonderful week in the Lord!
Psalm 136:1 (NIV)
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Psalm 145:8,9 & 11 (NRSV)
8The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.
11They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your power,
Psalm 17:7-8 (NIV)
7 Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings
Have a wonderful week in the Lord!
Psalm 136:1 (NIV)
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Psalm 145:8,9 & 11 (NRSV)
8The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.
11They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your power,
Friday, April 9, 2010
Verbal Poison
I read the following and afterward I couldn't help but think just how relevant it was. Especially in today's world. What are we teaching our children and grandchildren when all we do is complain, grumble and criticize?
Written by Joanie Yoder and taken from The Daily Bread Devotional booklet.
What a frustrating problem pollution is! Everybody suffers with it, yet everybody contributes to it. Pollution takes many forms, but one type is often overlooked. Charles Swindoll calls it “verbal pollution,” passed around by grumblers, complainers, and criticizers. “The poison of pessimism,” Swindoll writes, “creates an atmosphere of wholesale negativism where nothing but the bad side of everything is emphasized.” A group of Christian friends became concerned about this form of pollution and their personal part in it. So they made a pact to avoid critical words for a whole week. They were surprised to find how little they spoke! As they continued the experiment, they actually had to relearn conversation skills.
In Ephesians 4, Paul called believers to that sort of decisive action. He said we are to “put off” the old self and its conduct that grieves the Holy Spirit (vv.22,30) and “put on” the new self that builds up others (v.24). As we rely on the help of the Spirit (Gal. 5:16), we can make those changes in our conduct, our thinking, and our speaking.
If we want to be rid of verbal pollution, we must choose to change and ask for God’s help. It’s a great way to start cleaning up our spiritual environment. —
Help stamp out pollution—clean up your speech!
29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Eph. 4:29 (NIV)
Have a wonderful week in the Lord!
Written by Joanie Yoder and taken from The Daily Bread Devotional booklet.
What a frustrating problem pollution is! Everybody suffers with it, yet everybody contributes to it. Pollution takes many forms, but one type is often overlooked. Charles Swindoll calls it “verbal pollution,” passed around by grumblers, complainers, and criticizers. “The poison of pessimism,” Swindoll writes, “creates an atmosphere of wholesale negativism where nothing but the bad side of everything is emphasized.” A group of Christian friends became concerned about this form of pollution and their personal part in it. So they made a pact to avoid critical words for a whole week. They were surprised to find how little they spoke! As they continued the experiment, they actually had to relearn conversation skills.
In Ephesians 4, Paul called believers to that sort of decisive action. He said we are to “put off” the old self and its conduct that grieves the Holy Spirit (vv.22,30) and “put on” the new self that builds up others (v.24). As we rely on the help of the Spirit (Gal. 5:16), we can make those changes in our conduct, our thinking, and our speaking.
If we want to be rid of verbal pollution, we must choose to change and ask for God’s help. It’s a great way to start cleaning up our spiritual environment. —
Help stamp out pollution—clean up your speech!
29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Eph. 4:29 (NIV)
Have a wonderful week in the Lord!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Easter and U
It's Easter and I can't believe it's been so long since I last posted. The following was sent as an email to me and I have no idea where it came from. I hope you enjoy it.
THE U IN JESUS
Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God stuck U in the name of His Son.
And each time U pray, you'll see it's true,
You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.
You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U, He was born; that's why He came.
And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell crUcified.
Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand
He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?
The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew,
and this word resUrrection is spelled with a U.
When JesUs left earth at His Upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.
"Go into the world and tell them it's true
That I love them all - Just like I love U."
So many great people are spelled with a U,
Don't they have a right to know JesUs too?
It all depends now on what U will do,
He'd like them to know, But it all starts with U.
Happy Easter and have a wonderful week in the Lord!
THE U IN JESUS
Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God stuck U in the name of His Son.
And each time U pray, you'll see it's true,
You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.
You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U, He was born; that's why He came.
And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell crUcified.
Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand
He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?
The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew,
and this word resUrrection is spelled with a U.
When JesUs left earth at His Upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.
"Go into the world and tell them it's true
That I love them all - Just like I love U."
So many great people are spelled with a U,
Don't they have a right to know JesUs too?
It all depends now on what U will do,
He'd like them to know, But it all starts with U.
Happy Easter and have a wonderful week in the Lord!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Special Alone Time
It's been a whole month since I posted last, why has it only felt like 2 weeks?
As most of you know I have been burning the candle at both ends and although I am trying to have that special alone time with God it has been very difficult. I seem to be waking up and before I know it, it’s 10:00 PM. I have been feeling guilty about not spending the time I want to spend with the Lord, but I know He is orchestrating some rest for me and I am looking forward to it. He has given me the following passage which I trust is the beginning of the rest that I see forthcoming.. By rest I mean to rest in Him and His love for me.
It’s Ephesians 1:4-14 (NIV)
4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace 8that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. 9And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
11In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession—to the praise of his glory.
As most of you know I have been burning the candle at both ends and although I am trying to have that special alone time with God it has been very difficult. I seem to be waking up and before I know it, it’s 10:00 PM. I have been feeling guilty about not spending the time I want to spend with the Lord, but I know He is orchestrating some rest for me and I am looking forward to it. He has given me the following passage which I trust is the beginning of the rest that I see forthcoming.. By rest I mean to rest in Him and His love for me.
It’s Ephesians 1:4-14 (NIV)
4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace 8that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. 9And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
11In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession—to the praise of his glory.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
God is Good!
God is so good! Romans 8:28 says, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. We have seen this promise first hand as God worked through all the details of the sale of the church property. We saw it as God orchestrated a much needed rest for Pastor Frank and Kathi. We saw it as God brought forth the perfect rental for the young family that rented the church house. And we continue to see God’s hand as He brings forth the visiting pastors who have blessed us so much with encouraging words that God has placed on their hearts. I would like to encourage each of you to soak in the goodness of God’s blessings-Yes; God is good!
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Phil.4:4 (NIV)
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Phil.4:4 (NIV)
Friday, July 31, 2009
Seasons
A few weeks back I spoke about feeling melancholy and sad as I packed up the office. I have to say that up until a few days ago I was still feeling that way; but something is changing. Something exciting is happening. Growing up in Texas I saw the different seasons change. I not only saw the trees drop their leaves I felt it. It’s kinda hard to describe if you have never gone through a season change. That’s what I feel is happening now-with A New Harvest. It’s a change; it’s a God change.
I can hardly wait to turn the corner and have that AH-HA moment. You know the one where God opens your eyes and all you can say is ah-ha!!
My hearts a-pounding…..
Ecclesiastes 3 tells us, There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven:
Verse 4 says, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,…
I personally am putting on that smile and gathering my dancing shoes; I can almost hear Jesus ask; “will you dance with me? Take my hand and I will lead!”
Have a wonderful week in the Lord!
I can hardly wait to turn the corner and have that AH-HA moment. You know the one where God opens your eyes and all you can say is ah-ha!!
My hearts a-pounding…..
Ecclesiastes 3 tells us, There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven:
Verse 4 says, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,…
I personally am putting on that smile and gathering my dancing shoes; I can almost hear Jesus ask; “will you dance with me? Take my hand and I will lead!”
Have a wonderful week in the Lord!
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