Sunday Sermon
When we look at the Sun, we are awaken by the Sun.
We could say the same about God. When I look at the Son, I am awaken by the Son.
Right thoughts about God should evoke a right response.
Revelation 4:10 "Elders will fall before Him, who sits on the throne and will worship HIm who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Worthy are Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou didst create all things , and because of Thy will they existed and were created."
Book-Cost of Discipleship
Dietrich Bonhoffer- "Jesus said, 'ye are the salt of the World'...It is not for the disciples to decide whether they will be salt of the earth, for they are so whether they like it or not, they have been made salt by the call they have received."
Monday, January 18, 2010
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
Listening to David Barton speak on Focus on the Family
Thanksgiving started because of the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth, Ma. It was a very cold winter and they lost about half of their colony. The Indians gave them food and supplies. They wanted to always remember a Day of Thanksgiving to God specifically because of providing and bringing them this far. They refer to multiple scripture passages on how they want to be like the Israelites before entering the land of Canaan. Moses warned them to always remember what God has done for them so that they would not live unfruitful lives.
Listening to the story of the Pilgrims settling, the forming of our Nation, Congress, Letters that John Adams wrote to his Abigail, and the careful thought of establishing Independence from Britain. America started with leaders revering and crediting God for His protection and blessing on America.
We are the most blessed nation in the World (I am truly convinced) and I believe that our Founding Fathers are the reason for all that God has given us today.
I am Thankful for:
1.Free country: worship and learn of God where i choose, have a job in the career path I choose, Go to the doctor and dentist I choose
2. Family
3. Church
4. My Salvation: Christ died for me to have a relationship with me, saved me, loves me. (I realize I did not list this first but I will leave it in this sequence to remind me that I take Him for granted and that I don't know enough what Christ saved me from and did for me and that I more than likely I need to spend time reminding myself about that in comparison of owning anything else in life or its treasures)
Thanksgiving started because of the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth, Ma. It was a very cold winter and they lost about half of their colony. The Indians gave them food and supplies. They wanted to always remember a Day of Thanksgiving to God specifically because of providing and bringing them this far. They refer to multiple scripture passages on how they want to be like the Israelites before entering the land of Canaan. Moses warned them to always remember what God has done for them so that they would not live unfruitful lives.
Listening to the story of the Pilgrims settling, the forming of our Nation, Congress, Letters that John Adams wrote to his Abigail, and the careful thought of establishing Independence from Britain. America started with leaders revering and crediting God for His protection and blessing on America.
We are the most blessed nation in the World (I am truly convinced) and I believe that our Founding Fathers are the reason for all that God has given us today.
I am Thankful for:
1.Free country: worship and learn of God where i choose, have a job in the career path I choose, Go to the doctor and dentist I choose
2. Family
3. Church
4. My Salvation: Christ died for me to have a relationship with me, saved me, loves me. (I realize I did not list this first but I will leave it in this sequence to remind me that I take Him for granted and that I don't know enough what Christ saved me from and did for me and that I more than likely I need to spend time reminding myself about that in comparison of owning anything else in life or its treasures)
Monday, September 28, 2009
A white porch swing
There is something wonderful about a white porch swing. You never know what memories may be built with your friend on a bench that swings back and forth.
I have looked high and low for a great bargain on a swing. I found a man selling swings on Craig's list. So I went to Spartenburg to pick it up for $75.00. I painted it white and hired my friend to hang the swing.
I swung on it tonight and thought about all the friends I will get to spend time sharing thoughts, talking, laughing, and spend quality time fellow shipping. I thought about how wonderful to be outside on a summer night talking to a friend, I thought about maybe one day I will sit beside my husband sharing hours of thoughts dreams, and enjoying the hours of life together. I thought about the crickets at night that will chime as I sit and unwind on my swing.
I am thankful for my white porch swing. :)
I have looked high and low for a great bargain on a swing. I found a man selling swings on Craig's list. So I went to Spartenburg to pick it up for $75.00. I painted it white and hired my friend to hang the swing.
I swung on it tonight and thought about all the friends I will get to spend time sharing thoughts, talking, laughing, and spend quality time fellow shipping. I thought about how wonderful to be outside on a summer night talking to a friend, I thought about maybe one day I will sit beside my husband sharing hours of thoughts dreams, and enjoying the hours of life together. I thought about the crickets at night that will chime as I sit and unwind on my swing.
I am thankful for my white porch swing. :)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Philippians 3
It is 1049 at night.
I am thirsting for HIM, the all sufficient loving Father and Saviour of the world, can ONLY satisfy my life. It is the unending, deepest ocean of Christ's love that is a depth without bottom and without shores(thought from a J.Piper quote).
I think about Paul in prison. He did not lose vision of the Truth of Christ and promised future. He was tenacious in mind (by his yielding to the Spirits work in his life) keeping his mind on Christ. One goal, strain, bend. He wanted "to KNOW Christ and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death." Christ took hold of him and he reminds me, Christ took hold of me. There is a call for all believers. Leave ALL BEHIND: reputation, anxieties, worldliness, in morality, unforgiveness, dark pasts, anything the "weighs" us down. Leave it all behind and say to Satan what God promises. It is true..."may I be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ,...that I may know Him, and the power of His Resurrection from the dead."
Paul was in a cold prison, dirt layered on his body, prison guards surrounding him, and never stops to "fume" or have a "pity party" or complain to anyone. He is more focused on the church. He calls himself the "bond servant of Jesus Christ to all the saints of Christ Jesus".
I want my love "to abound more and more in real knowledge and all discernment and approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ Jesus."
Prayer to you Father:
Will you help me to be all surrendered to you my Father-passionate on this earth for you? I realize now that I may have some radical breaking ties to rid sin in my life (knowing sin comes in the shape of more than just one). Lord I ask you will search my heart. I want to yield in every area. Not just what I choose.
I am your child and I can be confident and bold because I am in You: My Rock, Saviour of the World, Emmanuel, Stronghold, Lover of my soul, my Abba Father. There is nothing more truer than you. There is no exchange in life better than YOU.
So father instruct my heart to be conformed to the image of your Son Jesus Christ. I want to leave the opinions of man behind every minute of my day and be of one mind and focus on You. I need your discernment in speech and actions, will you help me with your Power. I want to point this lost world to you. Father I feel like I don't do well representing you in my life now. Will you help me to be genuine, focused as I "run this race".
I am thirsting for HIM, the all sufficient loving Father and Saviour of the world, can ONLY satisfy my life. It is the unending, deepest ocean of Christ's love that is a depth without bottom and without shores(thought from a J.Piper quote).
I think about Paul in prison. He did not lose vision of the Truth of Christ and promised future. He was tenacious in mind (by his yielding to the Spirits work in his life) keeping his mind on Christ. One goal, strain, bend. He wanted "to KNOW Christ and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death." Christ took hold of him and he reminds me, Christ took hold of me. There is a call for all believers. Leave ALL BEHIND: reputation, anxieties, worldliness, in morality, unforgiveness, dark pasts, anything the "weighs" us down. Leave it all behind and say to Satan what God promises. It is true..."may I be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ,...that I may know Him, and the power of His Resurrection from the dead."
Paul was in a cold prison, dirt layered on his body, prison guards surrounding him, and never stops to "fume" or have a "pity party" or complain to anyone. He is more focused on the church. He calls himself the "bond servant of Jesus Christ to all the saints of Christ Jesus".
I want my love "to abound more and more in real knowledge and all discernment and approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ Jesus."
Prayer to you Father:
Will you help me to be all surrendered to you my Father-passionate on this earth for you? I realize now that I may have some radical breaking ties to rid sin in my life (knowing sin comes in the shape of more than just one). Lord I ask you will search my heart. I want to yield in every area. Not just what I choose.
I am your child and I can be confident and bold because I am in You: My Rock, Saviour of the World, Emmanuel, Stronghold, Lover of my soul, my Abba Father. There is nothing more truer than you. There is no exchange in life better than YOU.
So father instruct my heart to be conformed to the image of your Son Jesus Christ. I want to leave the opinions of man behind every minute of my day and be of one mind and focus on You. I need your discernment in speech and actions, will you help me with your Power. I want to point this lost world to you. Father I feel like I don't do well representing you in my life now. Will you help me to be genuine, focused as I "run this race".
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The sky is so Blue
....it is morning and I wake to think about what my caregroup talked about last night. I made it at the end. What are joy robbers in our life? being selfish, letting our minds wander into ungodly thinking, letting our emotions rule our thinking,....
We talked about heaven and keeping the eternal perspective...
I wake up today with the fight for joy and pondering what heaven will be like....
the sky is so blue, reminding me to look up...what this life will not offer and what Christ gives is greater....
We talked about heaven and keeping the eternal perspective...
I wake up today with the fight for joy and pondering what heaven will be like....
the sky is so blue, reminding me to look up...what this life will not offer and what Christ gives is greater....
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Shelter in the Storm
Words and Music by Steve & Vikki Cook and Bob Kauflin
Verse 1 I have a shelter in the storm
When troubles pour upon me
Though fears are rising like a flood
My soul can rest securely
O Jesus, I will hide in You
My place of peace and solace
No trial is deeper than Your love
That comforts all my sorrows
Verse 2 I have a shelter in the storm
When all my sins accuse me
Though justice charges me with guilt
Your grace will not refuse me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
Who bore my condemnation
I find my refuge in Your wounds
For there I find salvation
Verse 3 I have a shelter in the storm
When constant winds would break me
For in my weakness, I have learned
Your strength will not forsake me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
The One who bears my burdens
With faithful hands that cannot fail
You’ll bring me home to heaven
Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries.
From Come Weary Saints. All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
North American administration by Integrity Music. International administration by CopyCare International.
Follow the Come Weary Saints link it will take you to a page where you can download this song for free.
Verse 1 I have a shelter in the storm
When troubles pour upon me
Though fears are rising like a flood
My soul can rest securely
O Jesus, I will hide in You
My place of peace and solace
No trial is deeper than Your love
That comforts all my sorrows
Verse 2 I have a shelter in the storm
When all my sins accuse me
Though justice charges me with guilt
Your grace will not refuse me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
Who bore my condemnation
I find my refuge in Your wounds
For there I find salvation
Verse 3 I have a shelter in the storm
When constant winds would break me
For in my weakness, I have learned
Your strength will not forsake me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
The One who bears my burdens
With faithful hands that cannot fail
You’ll bring me home to heaven
Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries.
From Come Weary Saints. All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
North American administration by Integrity Music. International administration by CopyCare International.
Follow the Come Weary Saints link it will take you to a page where you can download this song for free.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
for the cause of Christ-true sacrifice
This is from Adoniram Judson's letter to his proposed father-in-law.
"I have now to ask, whether you can consent to part with your daughter early next spring, to see her no more in this world; whether you can consent to her departure, and her subjection to the hardships and sufferings of missionary life; whether you can consent to her exposure to the dangers of the ocean, to the fatal influence of the southern climate of India; to every kind of want and distress; to degradation, insult, persecution, and perhaps a violent death? Can you consent to all of this, for the sake of him who left his heavenly home, and died for her and for you; for the sake of perishing immortal souls; for the sake of Zion, and the glory of God? Can you consent to all this, in hope of soon meeting your daughter in the world of glory, with the crown of righeousness, brightened with the acclamations of praise which shall redound to here Savior from heathens saved, through her means, from eternal woe and despair?"
"I have now to ask, whether you can consent to part with your daughter early next spring, to see her no more in this world; whether you can consent to her departure, and her subjection to the hardships and sufferings of missionary life; whether you can consent to her exposure to the dangers of the ocean, to the fatal influence of the southern climate of India; to every kind of want and distress; to degradation, insult, persecution, and perhaps a violent death? Can you consent to all of this, for the sake of him who left his heavenly home, and died for her and for you; for the sake of perishing immortal souls; for the sake of Zion, and the glory of God? Can you consent to all this, in hope of soon meeting your daughter in the world of glory, with the crown of righeousness, brightened with the acclamations of praise which shall redound to here Savior from heathens saved, through her means, from eternal woe and despair?"
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