Be Thankful to God
The third priority in putting God first in one’s life is to show appreciation and be thankful to God, because it is of his fullness of grace we have all received grace upon grace, and since we are receiving what we were destined to receive, which is a kingdom that cannot be [...]
An Introduction to our FREE 15 lesson course on “How To Find Happiness“.
Webster Definition For Happiness: A state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable satisfaction.
Wikipedia Definition For Happiness:
Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, love, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy.
A variety of biological, psychological, religious, and philosophical approaches have striven to define happiness and identify [...]
The Gulf Oil Spill, which may become the largest man-made disaster in human history, is getting worse, as the news shows it’s now full of methane.
Pictures show things which appear to be out of the Book of Revelation, as the oily mess appears blood-like in color and texture. (It looks close enough to blood, [...]
Step out on faith and let God do a "New Thing" in your life!
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" Isaiah 43:18-19a (NIV)
The incredible oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to draw attention, as people struggle to find fixes . Warnings of a massive hurricane season, even if they prove to be wrong, make it seem even worse. Pollution now is bad enough that some fear that the whole planet – the oceans, air, land, [...]
What comes to mind when you think about worship? Do you think of a particular place or time, or way to do it?
Two thoughts come to mind when I think about worship. First of all, God’s Word tells us to do it, so I should be obedient, but secondly, I admit I need to do [...]
Shining Perspective
Success! We’re moved. We are now living each day sifting through a sea of boxes. My daily motto has become: “adopt a spirit of adventure and go on a treasure hunt!” Seven years is long enough to collect more stuff than I ever imagined I would own. I’ve been surprised to discover the things [...]
I hadn’t thought about my grammar school days for a long time, but one day they boldly invaded my thoughts. I remembered the friends I played with and even recalled the names of my favorite teachers. My classroom, with the big clock on the wall and the old-fashioned desk I sat in, were as visible [...]
Jesus once said that we are to “render unto Caesar what is due Caesar and render unto God what is due God.” The meaning behind this parable is easy to understand. We must pay our taxes and follow the laws the government lays out for us, while at the same time tithing and obeying God's word in our lives. It was the ideal way to live then, and it is the way we are called as Christians to live today.
Posted by gahomegirl | Posted in Bible Study, Christian Success | Posted on 12-05-2010 | 
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Those of us who grew up in the 60's and 70's may remember the "What, Me Worry?" catch phrase from Alfred E. Newman, the posterboy for Mad Magazine, with his ragedy smile and his boyish-looking face. However, Alfred E. Newman did make a valid point. Anxiety and worry distracts us from worshipping and serving God. Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? (Matthew 6:27)
As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s also time to honor not only biological mothers, but everyone who performs the duties of a mother – grandmothers, aunts, older sisters, and others. It’s also a good time to consider a very important woman in the Bible – Mary.
Mary is shown to be a woman of great faith – [...]
Posted by rmortimer | Posted in Bible Study, Christian Success | Posted on 30-04-2010 |
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A quick lesson on how to continue to be joyful even in the midst of your greatest trials…
HEBREWS 12
Hebrews 12:3 “For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.”
This verse says it all to me. Consider Him [Jesus]….. lest I be weary [worn and [...]
AS a Man Thinketh in His Heart, so is He.
From Proverbs: 23:7
We are composed of a body soul and Spirit.
Body = anything physical about you.
Soul = emotion, ego, id, will, logic mind, subconscious mind….all that is not body.
Spirit – anything of you that is not of body and/or soul.
The subconscious mind is the way or [...]
Who gets into Heaven? Do you know your Bible? Get the answer here!
Do you really know what it means to be a Christian and what the bible takes to get into heaven?
Person A…
…has a heart for serving. She even goes to India and all her life serves the poor. She heard about Jesus and believes [...]
Whatever happened in the Ben Roethlisberger case, it shows the importance of having friends who will help, and also the need for that Firend who sticks closer than a brother
Christianity isn't just about a man on a cross; it's about God coming to earth in the flesh, and suffering and dying for the sins of all mankind, the rising fromt he dead.
This morning, as my husband and I were heading to the car we heard the beautiful music of a song bird. The sun was not yet on the horizon and the morning was still cloaked in darkness. The moon, still mostly full, was shining as brightly as it could fully prepared to give way to [...]
“If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down.”
Aliens, SETI, and search for extraterrestrial life: Is there life on other planets, and what should we say to them?
Lots of people talk about aliens from other planets. Popular movies from E.T. down to Avatar, numerous TV shows, and of course, the major program called SETI - where there is an active search for extra-terrestrial [...]
Importunity is a new word to my vocabulary. I learned that this word means wearisome persistence or of persistent demand. The word itself sounds like two words combined and I will probably remember it this way. It sounds like the word important and word opportunity combined. To me and through God the word importunity means [...]
Running a race requires never giving up no matter how hard the going gets. The following scriptures describe our Christian lives as a race to be run and completed. And as Longfellow reminds us we need to have perseverance
Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough [...]
Posted by gahomegirl | Posted in Bible Study, Christian Success | Posted on 06-03-2010 |
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Don't let anyone convince you that you can't do what God expects of you. A steward has authentic responsiblility and carries it out faithfully. By God's grace, you can do what He has planned for you.
How to Have Your Debt Paid in Full
The current national debt of the Untied States is an amount so staggering, few can grasp it. It’s one of the big reasons why national help with health care is so hotly debated, and people worry so much about Social Security.
There is an even bigger debt, though, than [...]
The earthquake in chile is one of many "earthquakes in diverse placs" in recent years, a sign we may be near the end times.
Posted by serenity | Posted in Bible Study, serenity | Posted on 26-02-2010 |
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How do we love others when we do not like them or respect them. Loving your enemy is the hardest thing to do.
So it is up to us as Christians to act on what we already possess. We should believe, live and act as though we are blessed, because we really already are!
Considering the difference between forgiveness and trust in asking whether Tiger Woods can rebuild his legacy and whether he can be forgiven
Posted by serenity | Posted in Bible Study, god, serenity | Posted on 14-02-2010 |
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A day for God - resting in His presence. When do you celebrate your Sabbath?
The Apostle Paul seems to have been a sports fan. He likely followed the ancient Olympics, just as we follow the modern Games. In several places, he compares the Christian life to sports. He speaks of people who strive for mastery of various things, as one would strive to excel at Olympic events. He speaks [...]
"Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit."
Brett Favre, Conan O'Brien, and others have had great jobs, but as each is at a career crossroads, it should be noted that the only rewards they - or anyone - can earn which last are heavenly ones.
Have you noticed how much we hear about our hearts these days? We’re frequently reminded we should reduce the stress in our lives, eat properly, exercise regularly and have yearly check ups. Doctors believe if we do these things we will keep healthy.
Of course, if problems arise, we can choose to ignore their advice and [...]
1 Timothy 1:15-16 (Paul writes) ……. Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would [...]
there is a world more awesome than Avatar's Pandora - it is Heaven. And, you can know you're giong there.
Which religion is correct? Where do we worship? Better yet, whom do we worship? One could make an argument for any religion, and all points of views will seem to be the correct one.
Why does God allow disasters? They are a natural result of the fact sin was brought into the world.
How to Save Our Country – Taking America Back
No matter where you are on the political spectrum, you know this country has problems. Violence, unemployment, poverty, and many other things are causing many to wonder what’s wrong, and how our country can be saved.
Before I answer that, let me ask a question. Could imperfect man [...]
WHAT’S YOUR ANSWER TO THE CHRISTMAS EVE QUESTION?
How quickly Christmas has come and gone. Decorations are once again hibernating on their shelf in the garage. Two potted poinsettias, like silent sentinels, still “stand guard” by the front door, the only visible reminder Christmas has ever been here.
Swirling in my head is one last reminder of [...]
He was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His [...]
I get this question all the time, especially when disasters happen like Hurricane Katrina or someone we love gets seriously ill… or worse…if someone dies. “Why do bad things happen to good people?”
When troubling things do happen, what exactly does this mean? Does it prove that God does not exist? If He does exist – [...]
