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Wow! This video made me cry. It’s a reminder of how grateful we should be for what we have. God Bless You to the man who did this. ‘Nuff said.
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July 07 2010 | Christian News | 3 Comments »
Verse of the Day
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:1-4, ESV)
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I have read a lot of Joel Osteen, as well as Creflo Dollar. How they helped me is that they showed me just how loving God really is and how much he loves me.
It comes with a price though because I am on both of the mailing lists, and they are constantly sending me requests these days. I’m a little tired of it, especially since Joel Osteen gave the dedication for the new Houston mayor, who is gay. Instead of blessing her, why isn’t he trying to minister to her and tell her the truth?
Since I found Joel Osteen long after I got saved, and I had already read the Bible several times, then I understood how his message fit in. Although I found it helpful, it is incomplete.
That’s why I read “Our Daily Bread” every day now. I am a more mature Christian. I need meat, not milk.
In the July 3rd devotional, they talk about the snail and how slow it is. The snail though, perseveres. That’s how he gets to where he needs to go.
As Christians, we need to persevere too. Jesus never promsed us that it would be easy after we got saved. What he told us that he would be there for us to help us.
Tough times are actually a good thing because they make us stronger. It’s too bad that these days in our society we are being told that the government will fix everything for us, and we don’t have to do anything. This is why so many in the world fail and never experience everything God has in store for us.
We can live the successful life, and a life of peace and happiness if we are willing to go through the trials.
Romans 5:1-5Romans 5:1-5
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1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
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1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Jesus is the answer. Plain and simple.
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July 05 2010 | Real Christianity | 1 Comment »
Verse of the Day
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:1-4, ESV)
What Price Freedom?
If you are one of these people who is a parasite on society, like Senator Robert Byrd’s constituents, you probably won’t get what today is all about. If some of you ever had to give up a meal or be homeless, you would whine about how tough you had it.
Our Founding Fathers knew what it meant to suffer, to really suffer. They did it because they believed in something that was far more important than having a roof over their heads or making sure they ate every meal: FREEDOM.
I am proud and honored to say that I am the descendent of a Revolutionary War Hero. I pay tribute to him today, as well as for his sacrifice in making us free. Our family paid the price in blood because Robert Jarrett IV was willing to give his life for our freedom.
Someone once said that you can’t have freedom AND equality. You have to pick one. I personally believe that you can be equal under the law and equal before God although God does hold those who are saved above those who aren’t. After that, there really isn’t anything such as equality. We don’t all have the same homes, incomes, looks, or anything else. Each of us is unique with unique circumstances.
I personally prefer freedom. Although I do believe that those things outlined in the Bible as sins are sins, I also believe that we’re all adults and responsible and accountable for our behavior. Whether you believe in God or not, or believe what the Bible says, or not, it doesn’t mean that these things aren’t true. Some things simply are true no matter the message or the messenger. That’s just the way it is. Trying to defy the law of gravity because you’ve decided you don’t want it to exist doesn’t mean that it goes away.
There are consequences for everything we do and every decision we make. That’s just life. If you want to be free, you’ll have to stand up. That’s just the way it is. I will stand up because I want to be free, and freedom is worth any price.
Today is a day to be grateful. If you are an American citizen, then be grateful today because you enjoy a freedom few in the world will ever experience. Don’t take it for granted.
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July 04 2010 | Christian News | Comments Off
Verse of the Day
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:1-4, ESV)
