Justified by God

I hear the words of love,
I gaze upon the Blood;
I see the mighty sacrifice,
And I have peace with God.

[Horatius Bonar 1861]

Justified by God.
Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Romans 8:30

Justified by grace.
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Romans 3:24

Justified by blood.
Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Romans 5:9

Justified by faith.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 5:1

Justified by the Spirit.
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11 ♥

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The Top Ten Signs You May Not Be Reading Your Bible Enough

10. The preacher announces the sermon is from Genesis and you check the table of contents.

9. You think Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob may have had a few hit songs during the ‘60s.

8. You open to Psalms and a WWII savings bond falls out.

7. When asked, you say that your favorite Old Testament patriarch is Hercules.

6. Your favorite Bible verse is, Cleanliness is next to godliness.

5. You become frustrated because Charlton Heston isn't listed in either the concordance or the table of contents.

4. Catching the kids reading the Song of Solomon, you demand: Who gave you this stuff?

3. You think the Minor Prophets worked in the quarries.

2. You keep falling for it every time when the preacher tells you to turn to First Hezekiah.

And the number one sign you may not be reading your Bible enough:

1. The kids keep asking too many questions about your usual bedtime story: Jonah the Shepherd Boy and His Ark of Many Colors.

[message from the Internet]

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth . 2 Timothy 2:15 ♥

Dear Master...

Dear Master for this coming year
Just one request I bring:
I do not pray for happiness,
Or any earthly thing—
I do not ask to understand
The way Thou leadest me,
But this I ask: Teach me to do
The thing that pleaseth Thee.
I want to know Thy guiding voice,
To walk with Thee each day.

Dear Master make me swift to hear
And ready to obey.
And thus the year I now begin
A happy year will be—
If I am seeking just to do
The thing that pleaseth Thee.

[Author Unknown]

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Proverbs 14:15

A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. Proverbs 16:9

Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? Proverbs 20:24 ♥

The Table is Set, Come and Be Filled

At the King’s table there is peace.
At the King’s table there is joy.
At the King’s table there is contentment.
At the King’s table there is protection.
At the King’s table there is forgiveness.
At the King’s table there is healing.
At the King’s table there is a future for me.
At the King’s table there is hope.
At the King’s table there is eternal life.

[Author Unknown]

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6


But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14


And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35 ♥

Mighty Women of God

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shapebut a woman of strength looks deep inside to keep her soul in shape

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future but a woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be blessings and capitalizes on them

A strong woman walks sure footedly but a woman of strength knows when to ask for help

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face but a woman of strength wears grace

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong

[Author Unknown]


"The joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10 ♥

Some Mighty Women of God ~

* Anna used her strength in prayer and fasting ~ Luke 2:37

* Hannah prayed fervently ~ 1 Samuel 1:10

* Junia was a missionary ~ Romans 16:7

* Rahab the harlot gathered her family to safety ~ Joshua 6:23-25

* Philip's daughters did prophesy ~ Acts 21:8-9

* Tabitha was a disciple and had a ministry of good works ~ Acts 9:36-39

* Phoebe was a helper in the Lord ~ Romans 16:1-2

* Women ministered unto Christ of their substance ~ Luke 8:3

* Mary anointed the feet of Jesus ~ John 12:3

* The widow gave of her want ~ Luke 21:2

* Another Mary gave support for the man of God for the Lord ~ Romans 16:6

* Mary the anointer sat at the feet of Jesus and heard His word ~ Luke 10:39

* Priscilla ministered for the Lord with her husband Aquila ~ Romans 16:3-4

* Tryphena and Tryphosa labored in the Lord ~ Romans 16:12

Our Greatest Need

If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator;

If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist;

If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist;

If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer;

But our greatest need was forgiveness, so God sent us a Savior.

[Max Lucado]

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 2 Timothy 1:9-10

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:5-7 ♥

A Pebble

Drop a pebble in the water: just a splash, and it is gone; But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on, Spreading, spreading from the center, flowing on out to the sea. And there is no way of telling where the end is going to be.

Drop a pebble in the water: in a minute you forget, But there’s little waves a-flowing, and there’s ripples circling yet, And those little waves a-flowing to a great big wave have grown; You’ve disturbed a mighty river just by dropping in a stone.

Drop an unkind word, or careless: in a minute it is gone; But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on. They keep spreading, spreading, spreading from the center as they go, And there is no way to stop them, once you’ve started them to flow.

Drop an unkind word, or careless: in a minute you forget; But there’s little waves a-flowing, and there’s ripples circling yet, And perhaps in some sad heart a mighty wave of tears you’ve stirred, And disturbed a life was happy ere you dropped that unkind word.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness: just a flash and it is gone; But there’s half-a-hundred ripples circling on and on and on, Bearing hope and joy and comfort on each splashing, dashing wave Till you wouldn’t believe the volume of the one kind word you gave.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness: in a minute you forget; But there’s gladness still a-swelling, and there’s joy circling yet, And you’ve rolled a wave of comfort whose sweet music can be heard Over miles and miles of water just by dropping one kind word.

[James W. Foley]

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Romans 14:19

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:19 ♥

Saved by Grace

One day God was looking down to earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to earth to check it out so He called on an angel and sent her to earth for a time.

When she returned she told God, "yes it is bad on earth, 95% is bad and 5% is good." Well, He thought for a moment and said, “maybe I had... better send down another angel, just to get both points of view.”

So God called another angel and sent him to earth for a time. When the male angel returned he went to God and told him, “yes the earth was in decline, 95% was bad and 5% was good.”

God said, “this was not good,” He would send a letter to the 5% that were good and encourage them, something to help them keep going.

Do you know what that letter said?

Oh......, you didn't get one either?!

[Author Unknown]

For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Ecclesiastes 7:20


For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23


For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Romans 12:3


For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ♥

Three Basic Ingredients for Christians

FAITH + HOPE + LOVE = Completeness

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:2

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16 ♥

Becoming Like Christ

There is nothing more important to learn about Christian growth than this: Growing in grace means becoming like Christ.

[Sinclair B. Ferguson]

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18


That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Philippians 3:10-11


I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:5 ♥

JOY ~ Jesus first Others second Yourself last

A young man was at the end of his rope, seeing no way out, dropped to his knees in prayer. "Lord, I can't go on," he said. "I have too heavy of a cross to bear."

The Lord replied, "My son, if you can't bear its weight, just place your cross inside this room. Then, open that other door and pick out any cross you wish."

The man was filled with relief and said, "Thank you, Lord," and he did as he was told. Upon opening the door, he saw many crosses, some so large the tops were not visible.

Then, he spotted a tiny cross leaning against a far wall. "I'd like that one, Lord," he whispered. And the Lord replied, " My son, that is the cross you just brought in."

When life's problems seem overwhelming, it helps to look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself far more fortunate than you imagined.

YOUR CROSS , Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine after the rain. Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall, But God's always there to help you through it all.

[Author Unknown]

For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Isaiah 41:13

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. James 1:2-3

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 ♥

Choose Jesus = Eternal Life

God hath given to man a short time here upon earth, and yet upon this short time eternity depends.

[Jeremy Taylor]

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Deuteronomy 30:19

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. Jeremiah 6:16

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13-14 ♥

The Bible

B asic
I nstructions
B efore
L eaving
E arth

W A R N I N G !!!
Bible Usage Can Be Habit Forming.
Regular reading can cause
Loss of ANXIETY and FEAR,
Decreased appetite for LYING, CHEATING,
STEALING, HATING, ANGER and ENVYING.
Symptoms Include:
Increased sensation of LOVE, JOY, PEACE, COMPASSION and CONTENTMENT.
If Symptoms Persist, Just PRAISE THE LORD. :)

[Author Unknown]

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. Matthew 7:24-25 ♥

Yom Teruah and The Rapture

God Has a Plan

The power of God will take you out of your own plans and put you into the plan of God.

[Smith Wigglesworth]

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3

The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Psalm 33:11

The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. Psalm 138:8 ♥

"Remember The Duck"

There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with in the woods. He practiced and practiced but could never hit the target. Becoming somewhat discouraged; he headed back to dinner.

As he was returning, he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let fly, hit the duck square in t...he head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved.

In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the woodpile, only to see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but said nothing.

After lunch that day, Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes."

But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, didn't you, Johnny?" And then she whispered to him, "Remember, the duck?"

So Johnny did the dishes.

Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, and Grandma said, "I'm sorry, but I need Sally to help make supper."

But Sally smiled and said, "Well, that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help." And she whispered again, "Remember, the duck?"

So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed.

After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's, he finally couldn't stand it any longer. He went to Grandma and confessed that he had killed her pet duck and asked her forgiveness.

She knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window, and I saw the whole thing. And because I love you, I forgive you. But I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you."

I don't know what's in your past. I don't know what one sin the enemy keeps throwing up in your face. But whatever it is, I want you to know something…

God is also standing at the window. And He sees everything. And because He loves you, He will forgive you if you will but ask. Perhaps He's wondering how long you will let the enemy make a slave out of you.

The great thing about Jesus is that He not only forgives, but He forgets.

[Author Unknown]

Psalm 32:1-2 ... Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.

1 John 1:9 ... If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.♥

Live For Jesus!

Just walk it.
Just talk it.

Just preach it.

Just teach it.

Just tell it.

Just live it.

Just give it.

Just wear it.

Just share it.

Just shout it.

Just sing it.

Just proclaim it.

Just prove it.

JUST DO IT.

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Colossians 1:10

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1

Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. John 15:8 ♥

The Five Finger Prayer

1) Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a “sweet duty.”

2) The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3) The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God’s guidance.

4) The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5) And lastly comes our little finger – the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, “The least shall be the greatest among you.” Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

[Author Unknown]

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 ♥

God's Cake

A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.

Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, 'Absolutely Mom, I love your cake.'

'Here, have some cooking oil,' her Mother offers.

'Yuck' says her daughter.

'How about a couple raw eggs?' 'Gross, Mom!'

'Would you like some flour then?

Or maybe baking soda?'

'Mom, those are all yucky!'

To which the mother replies: 'Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves.

But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake! '

God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!

[Author Unknown]

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13 ♥

Faith ~ Love ~ Hope

Faith goes up the stairs that Love has built, and looks out the window of Hope.

[Charles Haddon Spurgeon]

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 ♥

One Faith

Got Jesus ?

One Lord, one faith, one baptism Ephesians 4:5

Follow Yeshua Jesus

To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men.

[A.W. Tozer]

Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Mark 8:34


But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Galatians 6:14


If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. John 15:18 ♥

Where God Ain't

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He was just a little boy,
On a week’s first day.
Wandering home from Bible school,
And dawdling on the way.

He scuffed his shoes into the grass;
He even found a caterpillar.
He found a fluffy milkweed pod,
And blew out all the ‘filler.’

A bird’s nest in a tree overhead,
So wisely placed up so high.
Was just another wonder,
That caught his eager eye.

A neighbor watched his zig zag course,
And hailed him from the lawn;
Asked him where he’d been that day
And what was going on.

“I’ve been to Bible School,”
He said and turned a piece of sod.
He picked up a wiggly worm replying,
“I’ve learned a lot ’bout God.”

“M’mm, very fine way,” the neighbor said,
“for a boy to spend his time.
If you’ll tell me where God is,
I’ll give you a brand new dime.”

Quick as a flash the answer came!
Nor were his accents faint.
“I’ll give you a dollar, Mister,
If you can tell me where God ain’t.”

[Author Unknown]

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Quit Worrying!

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.

[Corrie Ten Boom]

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be ...troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. Psalm 46:1-3


Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:34


Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6 ♥

{{{ Jesus Hug }}}

Have you ever had a "Jesus hug"  Do you know what one feels like?
If you've never had a "Jesus hug"
I pray one day you might.

A "Jesus hug" is different
As far as hugging goes,
It's a little taste of Heaven
Here on earth below.

Only those who love the Lord
Can give a "Jesus hug",
It conveys God's grace and mercy
And unconditional love.

Those who give out "Jesus hugs"
Always seem to somehow know,
Just when you're in need of one
To make your spirit glow.

And if you ever need one
I hope that I will see,
So I can give you a "Jesus hug"
Just like someone did for me.

[Jan McIntosh]

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34-35 ♥

On My Knees

The saint who advances on his knees never retreats.
[Jim Elliot]

Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees.
[Victor Hugo, 1802-1855]

A - Adoration: Praising God for who He is
(Psalm 145-150)

C - Confession: Cleansing your heart to present a pure heart to the Lord
(Psalm 51)

T - Thanksgiving: Appreciating all that God has done for you
(1 Thessalonians 5:18)

S - Supplication: Making specific requests of the Lord
(Philippians 4:6-7)

A New Creature

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.

[Richard Bach]

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Galatians 6:15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.♥

What I have learned from Noah's Ark ♥

One- Don't miss the boat.

Two- Remember that we are all in the same boat.

Three- Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.

Four- Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

Five- Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

Six- Build your future on high ground.

Seven- For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

Eight- Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

Nine- When you're stressed, float a while.

Ten- Remember, the Ark was built by amateur; the Titanic by professionals.

Eleven- No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting. ❤

[message from the Internet]

It All Starts With U

Before U were thought of or time had begun, God even 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  orn; 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.

[Author Unknown]

Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. ♥

Count It All Joy

Fiery trials make golden Christians.

[William Dyer]

James 1:2-3 ... My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

1 Peter 1:6-7 ... Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. ♥

Poll Results ~ Salvation

Jesus Christ is God's only plan of eternal salvation for the entire world. Have you received Jesus as your Lord and Savior?

Yes 13 (81%)
No 0 (0%)
I am saved! 10 (62%)
I am not sure 0 (0%)

Ears to Hear

An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart.

[ David Augsburger ]

Proverbs 2:2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding.

Isaiah 28:23 Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.

Proverbs 23:12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

Matthew 13:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. ♥

Guidance

When I meditated on the word GUIDANCE, I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.

When one person realizes and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

My eyes drew back to the word GUIDANCE. When I saw "G," I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i." "God, "u" and "i" "dance." God, you, and I dance! This statement is what guidance means to me.

As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

My prayer for you today is that God's blessings and mercies be upon you and your family on this day and everyday. May you abide in Him as He abides in you. Dance together with God, trusting Him to lead and to guide you through each season of your life.

I hope you dance!!!

[Author Unknown]

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. Psalm 30:11-12 ♥

♥ The Top Ten Predictions

1.The Bible will still have the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost.

[Author Unknown]