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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Some Days Life Is A Struggle

Sounds like a negative title, doesn't it? The good thing is even when we are having days that are less than what we would like, Jesus Christ is the same. He never changes. Today has been a day of struggles for me physically. I have had to make myself do what little I have done. I have been so weak... Sign in to see full entry.

Isn't It Time?

"Jesus said to Peter, “Simon, satan has desired to sift you as wheat, to shake you up and control you. But I have prayed for you,” Jesus said, “that your faith fail not. And when you are converted, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31 -32, NIV) These scriptures paint a picture of not only what it... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Spring Is In The Air

It is an absolutely beautiful Spring day, and I am loving it. This is my favorite season of the year. I enjoy the smell of fresh-mowed grass, beautiful flowers, and budding trees. I also like to watch the birds stop at one of the many feeders in our yard that my wife has made available to these... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Lean and Glean

"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in ME." John 15:4 This was explicit instructions that Jesus shared with His beloved disciples the night of Passover. He told them to abide in Me. The Greek word... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

I Refuse To...

The author of this writing is unknown. It is a great piece that I thought you might enjoy. It blessed me and I trust it will bless you: I refuse to be discouraged, To be sad or to cry; I refuse to be downhearted, and here's the reason why: I have a God who's mighty, Who's sovereign and supreme; I... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Dare To Compare!

"Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." Philippians 3:8 NLT Dare to compare! There is nothing or no one that compares with knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Jesus makes our relationship personal. He is not mine ONLY, but He is mine. I love Him because He... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 17, 2009

What Can I Offer Him?

"What can I offer the L ord for all he has done for me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and praise the L ord ’s name for saving me. I will keep my promises to the LOR D in the presence of all his people." (Psalm 116:12-14) This scripture exploded in me like a Roman Candle. The Psalmist asks,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Without Christ??

The scripture teaches us that without HIM we can doing nothing. As Christians, none of us want to even consider a moment without Christ. The following gives a pretty good description of life without Christ. Read on... Without Christ our week would be: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday, Wasteday, Thirstday,... Sign in to see full entry.

"I know the plans I have for you says the Lord...." Jeremiah 29:11 God is in control of your life. NEVER doubt it for a minute. He has a bright future for you. If the curtain was pulled back today so that you could look into God's plans and desires for your life, you would see Him opening doors to... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Love, Love, Love

"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength: this is the first commandment." Mark 12:30 This is the response that Jesus gave when asked by the scribes as to what was the greatest commandment. Loving God is... Sign in to see full entry.

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