This story describes a journey. The beginning of following Jesus Christ, and putting it into the terms of “shoes”. My prayer is that you will find yourself somewhere on this path, and that you will seek out His friendship and get…… NEW SHOES I have an old pair of shoes. I have [...]
God has high ideals for each one of us and he is concerned how high priority we place our houses, families and relationships with him. Whoever is committed to work more and more and very least committed to be around God and their families such person is called being workaholic and such people are addicted [...]
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture (the revelation of God in the Bible) came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:20-21 Your [...]
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect (believers) and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness—in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, Titus 1:1-2 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the [...]
(Paul writes) … I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness—the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches [...]
And so, dear brothers; I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living sacrifice, holy— the kind he can accept. When you think of what He has done for you, is this too much to ask? Romans 12:1 TLB Matthew Henry said, “Take heed of forming plans for [...]
As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? Psalm 18:30-31 (Paul writes) But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that [...]
Posted by Tom Rogers | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 15-02-2011 | 
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A friend of mine had a real issue. He had built his new office on a beautiful piece of land, and with the lawn in the front well kept; the appearance was one of order. However a problem had arisen. Molehills began to appear in the yard, and not just one or two. As he [...]
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified (made right with God) freely [...]
(Paul writes) We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people—the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you [...]
1b. Violating the Law concerning Morality Immorality is another contributing factor to the crisis the world faces today. The root cause of immorality is because people do not like to retain God in their knowledge. Again, forsaking the Lord, the fountain of living waters, and building for themselves cisterns…broken cisterns which cannot hold water. Professing [...]
(Paul writes) Brothers and sisters, (believers) we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, (who died) so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus [...]
(Isaiah writes) A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God [...]
People who want to live in sinful ungodly life will have lots of excuses, some even may claim as their personality , and some may say God made me that way, some may even say split personality, or bipolar etc , some even may use the Bible to justify their unholy lifestyles. Men throughout the [...]
(Paul writes) Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they [...]
Posted by Tony Edson | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 01-02-2011 |
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REACHING YOUR DESTINY 1 kings 3; 16-22 “‘Now two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. One of them said, ‘Pardon me, my lord. This woman and I live in the same house, and I had a baby while she was there with me. The third day after my child was born; this [...]
Posted by Tony Edson | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 01-02-2011 |
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ENLARGED TERRITORY BY TONY FAVORED EDSON I must admit that I was tempted yet again to call this article “Abundant life” but then I realized I’ve written so many with a similar title. Out of pain, Jabez prayed that God would enlarge his territory. This is what the bible says, “Jabez cried out to the [...]
Posted by Tony Edson | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 01-02-2011 |
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THE UNIQUENESS OF THE NAME OF JESUS. Part one. T he name of Jesus is no ordinary name. It’s a name that possesses anything and everything that man needs. When I say ‘the name of Jesus’ I beg not to be involved in the on-going debate on whether it’s the name literally or the position [...]
Posted by Scottie Moore | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 31-01-2011 |
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BLISS Believing Love Includes Spiritual Seasons The institution of marriage has been compared to many things. Unfortunately, we tend to hear more negative terms than positive ones. Spouses have been called “the old ball and chain.” While others express the relationship of marriage as being “tied down” too soon after “tying the knot.” H. Norman [...]
Shining Perspective I opened the door and my son yells from upstairs, “Hi Momma! Come up here!” Intrigued by the excitement, I drop my bags and head up the stairs. He continues, “I got on BLUE today! And look, I got this!” (Let me take a moment to explain that since school resumed from the [...]
“As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strengthand keeps my way secure. 2 Samuel 22:31-33 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the [...]
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) was hovering over the waters. And God (the Father) said, “Let there be light,” (the Word) and there was light. Genesis 1:1-3 In the [...]
Posted by Scottie Moore | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 23-01-2011 |
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Risen Omnipotent Crucified King A rock is something is steady, solid, and secure. I can attribute these same characteristics to Christ. I look at my Rock as my Risen Omnipotent Crucified King. Christ can make all the difference in one’s life. If you know Jesus as your Risen Omnipotent Crucified King, be not dismayed. We [...]
Faith is believing and trusting God and hoping for the evidence of things not seen. Faith in God gives us confidence, hope, peace and joy. God wants us to put our faith in action. Many people believe God, but they do not trust enough to believe in Gods promises .They are often filled with worry, [...]
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed (chosen) one. Psalm 28:7-8 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this [...]
(A psalm written by King David who lived about 1,000 years before Jesus was born) … O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. (God uses praise [...]
The world is in crisis because men have forsaken and held in contempt, the law which the Lord has ordained, and which if obeyed would guarantee the safety of its inhabitants, and all would be well with them. Law Concerning Violence One of the laws which was given to the children of Israel, and should [...]
(Jesus said) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. (because Jesus is God – the Word) My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare [...]
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 First Step to Peace Peacemaker. According to the dictionary this word means “a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, esp. by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.” The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. Shalom is [...]
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings? In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more [...]
Posted by Tony Edson | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 16-01-2011 |
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THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF INTERCESSORY BY TONY “FAVORED” EDSON Have you ever heard of people talking about intercessory? This powerful asset has been misused and misunderstood by many in the body of Christ today. Let’s start by defining what intercessory is; intercessory is a prayer in which a request is made on behalf of [...]
Posted by Tony Edson | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 16-01-2011 |
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DOING EXPLOITS Daniel 11:32b – Those who know their God shall be strong and do mighty exploits According to Webster, the word “Exploits” means an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness I have always asked myself- and I know am not alone- why we, Christians, cannot do the things that the apostles and other [...]
Posted by Scottie Moore | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 15-01-2011 |
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Daily Awakening With Newness The beginning of a new year is often a time when people make an effort to leave behind bad decisions of the past and forge ahead toward better times. Some of us are likely to put off some needed changes waiting for the beginning of a year. While January 1st marks [...]
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.” A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. Psalm [...]
Posted by gahomegirl | Posted in Bible Study, Christian Success | Posted on 13-01-2011 |
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Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.
Posted by Lucius Joseph | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 11-01-2011 |
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One common notion expressed by most people is, “If God was really powerful and good, He would not allow so much evil and suffering to go on.” On the other hand, there are those who believe that, the victims of calamities are worse sinners than others hence the reason why they suffered. But according the [...]
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” He said, “Go and tell this people: “‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their [...]
Being a parent I find myself repeating things over and over, seems sometimes my children don’t listen, don’t remember, or just don’t get it. about the third time I find myself rolling my eyes. I Have been reading the book of John and wonder if Jesus ever rolled his eyes. He was fully man, right? [...]
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith [...]
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect (believers) and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness—in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, Titus 1:1-2 (Jesus said) “Very truly I tell you, [...]
Posted by David Kimball | Posted in Christian Success, jesus | Posted on 31-12-2010 |
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I have a question for you. When was the last time that you into a birthday party in all of the guests opened up gifts that was given to them by everybody else while the person whose birthday is being celebrated sat there and watched, receiving nothing?
Many people celebrate the New Year, and see it as a time of starting over. While anytime can bring a new beginning, the new year seems best for such resolutions because there is a logical change over to a new number. Lots of people try to shake bad habits or start good habits during the [...]
Posted by Lucius Joseph | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 30-12-2010 |
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The Gospel of Christ The gospel of Christ is the good news of salvation which has to be proclaimed to all those who live on the earth, to every nation, tribe, language and people. It has to be proclaimed everywhere, at all times, with great urgency with boldness, and as a testimony to all. Those [...]
A while back I gave a guy something he needed in his home. I think I was as blown away by his reaction as he was by getting it. He tried to pay me what he could and kept saying said he owed me. I assured him he owed me nothing and need not pay [...]
Posted by dkkev | Posted in Christian Success, jesus | Posted on 25-12-2010 |
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Jesus came for this purpose: to save His people, which implies that His people were in danger.
In the beginning (before time began) was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him (the Word) all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in [...]
The reason for which Jesus came the first time is simple: to save His people from their sins.
1. Celebration of Jesus’ birth on the 25th of December is not idolatry: There are many Christians who do not celebrate Christmas even opposed to such celebrations just like those religious crowd during Jesus days. When Jesus was born, Babylonian wise men came from the East to worship the Savior. You would have thought that [...]
(Jesus said) I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day (the day you die) you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and [...]
Remember the reason for the season
The world has so changed Christmas. They have it as just a day of celebration. Sure, some might know generally what it means. But, they don’t realize the true meaning. And, it’s not just what the song say, “The giving of love every day.” Although that is a start.
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… the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. Psalm 147:11
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:5-6
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s [...]
Posted by joannes | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 07-12-2010 |
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Ladies, What Kind of “Cookie” Are You?
A wonderful thing happens at my house each October. The plastic containers that have been sitting empty in my cupboard all summer now get filled with homemade cookies and stored in the freezer. You see, this is the time of the year I like to do my holiday baking. [...]
In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality. Proverbs 12:28
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father (God) except through me. John 14:6
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the [...]
FEAST OF TABERNACLES IS THE FEAST OF THE LORD
In the book of Leviticus chapter twenty three, verse thirty nine states the following; “On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered in the produce of the land, you shall keep [not just a feast unto the Lord] but the feast of the [...]
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Hebrews 11:1-2
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? If, in fact, Abraham was justified (made right with God) by works, (human [...]
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17-18a
He (God) causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:45b
He chose to give us birth through [...]
Posted by Lucius Joseph | Posted in Christian Success | Posted on 29-11-2010 |
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THE DATE OF JESUS CHRIST’S BIRTH
According to the World Book encyclopedia, “No one knows the exact date of Christ’s birth, but most Christians observe Christmas on December 25th. On this day, many go to church, where they take part in special religious services.”
The encyclopedia also states that, “The first mention of the celebration of Christmas [...]
In the midst of a forgettable season, the Buffalo Bills almost beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their receiver, Steve Johnson, dropped an almost sure touchdown pass and blamed God for it. It was apparently done via Twitter. This brings to mind an interesting discussion I had with a youth – he plays football and 1-2 other [...]
Posted by johnpriselly | Posted in Christian Success, jesus | Posted on 29-11-2010 |
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Have you ever observed what happens when you are in a dark place and the light suddenly comes up? There is a psychological response we have inside us which suggests clarity, peace, understanding and a strange sense of security. This is because in darkness, we don’t see what goes on around us, neither do we [...]
Posted by joannes | Posted in Christian Success, Santa Claus | Posted on 29-11-2010 |
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Visiting the Holiday Open House, at the small center near my home, is a tradition I enjoy each year. This event, held one evening each November, ushers in the Christmas season. Visitors are offered a cup of hot cider and encouraged to take their time browsing in the lovely shops. Everything is festive and beautiful [...]
