tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-172069818315036892011-11-27T18:57:56.159-06:00Many people are conflicted about their spirituality. Spiritual Truths From a Layman's Point of View offers insight about Christian Living, prayer, the Holy Spirit and other spiritual truths from a Pentecostal perspective.Smireleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16595800531405741792noreply@blogger.comBlogger1021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17206981831503689.post-36708368483242833192011-06-30T07:39:00.000-05:002011-06-30T07:39:35.454-05:00

God has a way of making impossible things happen. I know this sounds trite but there is just no way to make clear the impressive power of the Most High God when you have no one to turn to for help. The ability to trust God in the face of impossible odds; to continue believing when no one thinks you can win is a rare gift. It should not be rare among believers, but it is. Approximately one

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This is Spiritual War. Here I make my stand and retreat no farther. In times of pain and trouble we MUST stand on the word and refuse to entertain any thought that brings doubt, fear, or distress. In Ancient Warfare men rode to war with their standard (banner or flag) flying in the breeze. Before the battle started they thrust the flag pole into the ground to let everyone know where they were

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Deuteronomy 6:2That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I commandthee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. Proverbs 9:10 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. I recently heard a sermon about the Fear of the Lord

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The Holy Ghost is here today just like it was in the beginning.  1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy

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Fear has a way of taking hold of your heart in spite of your best efforts to ignore it. Even those of you who KNOW perfectly well that your God is there for you find yourself shaken by fear at times. I thought I had put fear behind me but recently it reared its UGLY head again. I remembered where I go in times of anxiety and fear and the Lord did not let me down. Here is my favorite verse. I

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John 21: 15-17 15So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.  16He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.  

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Habakkuk 3: 17-19 17Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:  18Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.  19The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like

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Acts 3 1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then

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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9: 6 While we share our Christmas Dinners and enjoy the gifts, please take a moment to remember the King of Kings whose birth we commemorate on December 25. Some of us spend too much time worrying if

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2 Timothy 1:12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I havebelieved, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.  38For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,  39Nor height, nor depth, nor any

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When you pray without doubting, a miracle will come. If you have wholehearted faith your miracle will come. Six montha ago God gave me a vision of this longed for child. My vision was so clear I knew the color of his hair, his sex, the color of his skin, the time of the year he would come and the little standup curls on the top of his head. I asked God to bless this child, keep him safe until

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Psalm 100  1Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.  2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.  3Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.  4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.  

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Thanksgiving is the time for family and friends to come together to remember the blessings and triumphs of the year. November is a month when most are thinking about traveling to visit family, turkey dinners, and pumpkin pie. God has answered several prayers for me this week and I am supremely grateful. Take a moment this month to give thanks to the Most High God. It is a good thing to give

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Romans 12: 1-2 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. We live in a world that is constantly changing

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Psalms 27: 1 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation;         Whom shall I fear?         The LORD is the strength of my life;         Of whom shall I be afraid? No matter what comes into my life, The Lord is my light and salvation. He is my strength and I will look to Him to bring me out. 

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James 1: 5-8 5If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord;  8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. Mark

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Ephesians 6: 10-18 (NIV) 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on

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John 14 New Living Translation Jesus, the Way to the Father    “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home.[a] If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?[b] 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. 4 And you

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Proverbs 3:6 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Today I was cleaning my cupboard and organizing the cans together when I happened to read the back of this can of jalapeno peppers. Written very small in the lower left corner in italics was Prov. 3:6. Of course I had to look it up and lo and behold it was one of my favorite verses of all time that I had not

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 PUSH PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS  Do you ever get upset when you pray and pray about something and it seems to be thrown back in your face? Don't kill the messenger. Sometimes we get messages from the Lord that we do not like. They take us out of our comfort zone and make us generally unhappy. Make sure the Lord sent you the message and try your best to accept it. God will never have you

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  Veteran Voices Keep On The Firing Line! If you're in the battle for the lord and rightJust keep on the firing lineIf you win the battle surely you must fight Keep on the firing line God can only use the soldier he can trust To keep on the firing line If you wear the crown bear the cross you must So keep on the firing line  There are many dangers that we all must faceIf

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   If you live by the first two verses in this chapter then these promises are yours. Praise God. Psalm 91  1Whoever lives under the shelter of the Most High   will remain in the shadow of the Almighty.2I will say to the Lord,   “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.”  3He is the one who will rescue you from hunters’ traps   and from deadly plagues.4He will cover

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Tiffany, I love you with all my heart. I am giving this to you because it is my favorite chapter in the whole Bible. I thought you would appreciate this version "The Message". It says it all! Psalm 27 A David Psalm  1 Light, space, zest— that's God!    So, with him on my side I'm fearless,       afraid of no one and nothing.  2 When vandal hordes ride down       ready to eat me alive,    

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Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16: 17-18 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall

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  We pray for miracles. We wonder why they do not happen. It is true that we tend to overlook the small miracles every day but as Believers the Bible is clear that you will know the believers by the signs that follow them. There are many believers in the world. All love Jesus Christ without a doubt, but somewhere along the way we forgot that there are signs that are

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Travail was great upon us, We bound together in prayer.For deliverance from my Adversary...Who brought pain and much despair.Work of years stood leaning, O’er the chasm of defeat. Dark as Night the burden, and pain awaiting there. My Adversary was joyful, He danced upon my soul. He laughed and cried, “You are finished.” Then the Master took control. Prayer Warriors joined in purpose, In One

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 Matthew 28: 1-6  1In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4And

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Luke 22 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus  1Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. 3Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and

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                                                  Singing in a Brush Arbor During the Early 1940s  A recent discussion with someone close to me shook me to the very core of my being. I am an old fashioned believer. I have never doubted my salvation. I do not doubt now. The very thought that this person expressed the kind of doubts I heard distressed and disturbed me even in my

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Ancient Israel was called the land that flowed with milk and honey.  The Israelites left Egypt looking for this land and as a result the first Passover celebration was born. From the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, forests of date palms grew and were cultivated, bringing fame to Jericho for the abundant lush growth of the date palms.  Judean dates were famous for their curative properties and

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How to Have a Quiet Easter Celebration | eHow.com

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How to Become an Intercessor | eHow.comPrayer is a great gift! Through prayer you find your place in the universe. Your wounds are healed. Your soul is comforted. You find unity with God. Blessings!

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Bible Gateway is a scripture search site where you can find any verse you are looking for. It is a favorite site I use often. The most searched verses in 2009 are interesting but the number 1 search was: 1 Corinthians 13 The Greatest Gift  1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift

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Religion is for people who are afraid to go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already been there.Running Hawk,of The Lakota Nation Many people in the world believe that all Christians serve God out of fear of Hell.  While that may be true for some people, it is not true for everyone. The above quote is true in that people who have suffered deeply many times turn to God for solace they

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Spiritual Truths From A Layman's Point of View: The Sanctuary

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 Bishop Bourne and Brother Billy Edwards at a special service in the fall of 2009 We just finished a week of prayer and sacrifice that ended 21 days of prayer and fasting. God hears us and answers our prayers. This chapter just speaks to my heart tonight after the wonderful interlude with the Bishops Bourne and Neyland! Psalm 20  1The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the

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The image you are looking at is not a great cathedral. It is not an ancient Sanctuary where people found safety. This is a modern Sanctuary that has been dedicated to the Most High God. It is a place where people come to get away from the world and all their troubles. It is a place where God lives. In this holy place we come to meet with the Lord and bring our requests to him. This

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For most of the world Santa Claus came and went last week and Christmas is over. Many of us in the church world have spent so much time celebrating, eating, and spending that we have forgotten the true meaning of the Holy Days. Yes, I said Holy Days.  The denominational world goes to church to mark the glorious event of our savior's birth. However, our people scorn tradition so we throw one

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"Life's not about waiting for the storms to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain." ~Vivian Greene We spend a lot of time worrying about how to get out of trials and tribulation that comes into our lives. Sometimes our storms get the better of us and we want to crawl into our shell and disappear!  We pray for God to deliver us from our afflictions. No one wants to suffer

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Thoughts About Thanksgiving Another year has come and gone, Fleetingly it has passed. Our joys...our heartaches...our triumphs...Are fading into the past.This moment in time is important!This moment is all you have.For family and friends soon leave you...Without warning... in an instant... they’re gone!Only memories linger...Your choices in the maddening throng!Every second and microsecond

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I got up this morning and I began reading my email. I get alerts from some conservative blogs and was reading about the affects of terrorism on the military written by Colonel Oliver North. His evalution of the situation was pretty grim. He was talking about our president and the upcoming trials for the World Trade Center terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other terrorists in New York

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This week we are taking time to Give Thanks to God. Here are some thoughts about this celebration.Thanksgiving...More Than A Tradition

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Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.(

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Spiritual Truths From A Layman's Point of View: I'm In The covenant By Lee Stoneking

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God and Family

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Lod and Joppa on the Plain of Sharon

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Our world is in trouble. Danger presents on every side. As a people we are commanded by Jesus to be observant of the signs of the time. When we see the Day approaching we are to pray without ceasing and prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord.Last week the United Nations met in New York City and leaders from around the world came together to make speeches and discuss the future of the world

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A Call To Prayer and FastingBehold! Let it be known through all the land. Cry aloud with the voice of triumph! A fast has been proclaimed. A fast shall be performed by all the people. Prayer and fasting to seek favor with our God. Humble yourselves before the Lord. Seek the face of the Lord while He may be found! A festival has been appointed for the third week of the ninth month when all shall

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Monday Night Prayer August 10, 2009We are fighting a battle with unseen foes. These foes seek out our weak spots and use them against us. For those of you in our prayer group at TCH, you have signed on to the battle that is raging around us. We have purposed in our hearts that we will reach God for the healing of our people! God will provide our needs! We will have revival within our selves, and

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Our governmentOur world is in transition. Many of us fear the changes we see happening every day. The Bible warned us of these things two thousand years ago. It has been a long time coming and many times people thought that the end had come. If we are truly living in Bible prophecy then nothing we do will change the inevitable outcome. Do not fear the future. Now is the time to make your

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Read: Matthew 17: 1-21 20And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 21Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.I hope every one of you will take the time to read the entire

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Proverbs 18:24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.We treasure our friendships and work to maintain good relationships. What about God? Is God your friend? Do you work on keeping your relationship on sound footing? Most of us are so euphoric when we first make the acquaintance of the Lord that we overlook the basic rules of

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Image Credit: www.flickr.com/photos/heart_windows_art/2330771133/Hebrews 11: 1-21Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. (NIV)The Reverend J.J. Bourne is a great man of faith. He

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CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!Our president talkes a lot about CHANGE you can believe in. The changes he has brought about have inspired a great deal of fear and consternation in some circles.Image Credit: www.whitehouse.govNewt Gingrich wrote a book called, REAL CHANGE! Newt's changes have nothing in common with the changes undertaken by our new president!Credit: jeffreyricker.files.wordpress.com/

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James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Confess your

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Last week I began thinking about being a prayer warrior. So I ask myself...what is a prayer warrior? Who is a prayer warrior? What does a prayer warrior do?A prayer warrior is ANYONE who believes that interceding with God on behalf of others will achieve measurable results! The youngest child can be a prayer warrior if there is faith. The business world is outcome oriented with fancy metrics to

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Faith is at the core of the belief system for every follower of Jesus Christ. So what is faith? Hebrews 11: 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the elders obtained a good report.The New International Version makes this even more plain: 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the

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There are times in our life when something, sickness or death, or both stops us in our tracks and grabs our attention in the worst way. Sometimes fear comes upon us unexpectedly. At times like these it is important to stop the panic and distress. Step back and take a moment to review our situation in the light of the word of God. God's promises are true and faithful. We do not know why we must go

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Do you feel sometimes that your prayers get no higher than the ceiling and that God is a million miles away? Do you wonder if God is listening or if he has turned his attention away from you?These feelings are natural and part of the human condition. God is always listening. He does not always answer when WE feel that he should. Of course we need to remember that we are serving God and not the

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Can Sin Be Disregarded?We live in a world where sin is no longer part of our reality. Some people believe that there is no real right and wrong, it is all relative. Fads and fashions in the world come and go. As children of God it is important that we know what God hates and detests. Here is something for you to consider.Proverbs 616 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are

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1 Timothy 6:12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.1 Timothy 6:19Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.I have been thinking a lot about laying hold on eternal life. I have lived for the Lord by choice almost

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2 Corinthians 12:9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.Some of us have physical infirmities, some have spiritual or emotional infirmities. No matter what your problem, if God says to keep going you have few options! You just keep

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Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb 57 Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. 58 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him. 59 When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out

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Get to Know Rahab of JerichoGod can use anyone. When you start to think that you are nothing and have no special talents and skills take the time to remember Rahab of Jericho. This was a woman who was a prostitute. Everyone looked down on her and she had no power, money or fame before her path crossed the spies of Israel who came to Jericho to check it out! God wants you to be ready to make the

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Prayer is a great gift. Through prayer we are lifted up above our problems, distractions, and wounds. Life has a way of wounding the soul and spirit. Having the ability to touch God in prayer gives us hope, comfort, and a sense of our place in the universe. Psalm 46: 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Take a moment today to indulge yourself with the gift of prayer.

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God moved into The Church of Humble in a deep and powerful move that took our people to a new level in prayer. Our people are united in seeking spiritual renewal first within ourselves and then within others who are in need.To everyone who experienced this outpouring I would remind you that your Adversary is watching and is not pleased. Today if you have not already faced unexplained tensions or

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Yesterday was Ash Wednesday which is the first day of the forty day fast called LENT. Because I am a member of a church that does not observe Lent I decided to do a bit of research on the topic. What I found surprised me. According to the church fathers the traditin of observing a period of reflection, and mourning the death of Jesus Christ began in the first century in Jerusalem. This period

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Are you a seeker of truth? Do you want to experience it now, or get your self realization from seeking truth? What truth are you seeking? Many people view truth as an abstract concept that even apart from the human experience has nothing to do with the divine. In worldly terms truth may be relative to the perceived reality of an individual.As Christians our point of reference always goes back to

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When I was young I heard my elders say, "You know, that just does not look right." In business we say, "That does not pass the smell test." Both of these statements mean the same thing. Something is not right about the situation. Many times we listen to the words of those around us and somehow manage to get the message confused. We do not hear what the person is trying to say, but hear what we

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This morning President Obama signed the first bill of his administration. Lilly Ledbetter worked at her job for twenty years and then found out that the men with whom she worked in the same position had earned more money than she had earned during those years. Her financial losses were more than $200,000.00 dollars not including pension and retirement funds. Ms. Ledbetter took her law suit to the

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This week our country inaugerated the 44th president of the United States of America. This is an historic occasion. Supporters of this president are still celebrating the beginning of a new era…a new world. As the first African-American president in this country, President Obama will have a special place in the history books that no other can claim. We congratulate the new president and his

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Hello fellow servants of the Lord, A page has been turned and a new year has begun.  Resolutions were made and some have already been forgotten. My year began with introspection and prayer. Our church devotes the month of January to"Seasons of Prayer". This month we fast three days per week and meet once a week for a two hour prayer meeting. This kicks off our year and offers an opportunity to

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Hello All,  This year has been so fast moving that I lost track of the days since Hurricane Ike disrupted our lives. Finding a new place to live after the damage to the house and becoming accustomed to not working when I was displaced in September has kept my life interesting. I spent a month and a half coughing due to the mold in the house where I lived until recently. Now that the end of the

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Hello All,Hurricane Ike has interferred in our existence in a big way. I hope everyone is well and safe. I also hope your power has been restored. While this has been a trying experience, it is worthy of note that we are all in good health and very little loss of life incurred. Galveston is devastated and our prayers are with everyone who lost everything in this disaster.Sam and I still do not

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Acts 1: 4-5 NKJV4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”Acts 1: 88 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be

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Take a good look at the earth. See the earth from the perspective of God. It can be hard to understand how God looks at those of us who walk on His creation! Our God lives in a world that we can only imagine. And He loves every person living on this planet! Take comfort in knowing that no matter what comes your way, God will guide your steps. He will lead you into the uncertain future with a

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Psalms 5:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.Matthew 11:28 (NIV)28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."I have always taken

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Proverbs 18:24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.We treasure our friendships and work to maintain good relationships. What about God? Is God your friend? Do you work on keeping your relationship on sound footing? Most of us are so euphoric when we first make the acquaintance of the Lord that we overlook the basic rules of

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Worry is a plague. We try not to worry, but the more we try not to think about something the more we think about it. God wants you to cast your cares on Him. He loves you and will shine a light in the deepest darkness that surrounds your life. 1 Peter 5:6-8 (King James Version)King James Version (KJV)Public Domain 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in

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Some of us think a lot about our purpose in life, others think very little about it. I ask you...does your life and actions fulfill your purpose? Do you even know what your purpose is? Our world has become a fast paced environment where time zips by without hindrance. I personally feel like the world has become a revolving door that passes before my eyes so fast that years have disappeared into

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Isaiah 59 (KJV)1Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:2But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. 16And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness,

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Today I read a blog that I thought was about the mind. It turns out that I wandered into the playground of a group of Atheists who feel absolutely certain they can reason with us and lead us into the path of unbelief. One of the reasons this person gave for not believing in God or Christianity is the so called...fact...that God never answers prayers. Now, you and I know that God does answer

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The Grand Canyon in Arizona The rugged beauty of the Grand Canyon speaks to my soul. It calls to rememberance a favorite passage in Psalms that I turn to when my life is distressed. I turn to the word of God to bring me out of my difficulties. Psalm 121 (New Life Version)

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Image retrieved May 30,2008 from bhmtx.org/hopeforamerica.aspxII Timothy 3:1-71 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty,

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Life has a way of reaching out to grab you when you least expect it. Your world rocks along on its axis and life is good. Maybe there are issues, but nothing life threatening...and then it happens! A life altering event rocks you back on your heels and makes you sit up and take notice. This event may come in the form of life-threatening illness for you or a loved one. Change can take the form of

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This image makes a serious statement. How do you feel about your prayer life? Do you come to God in prayer when you have a need or do you prayer regularly? What about your life? Is it dedicated to God or do you ever think about what you owe to the Lord?God loves every one of you! He wants to have an active part in your life! His love and mercy knows no boundaries and are from everlasting. Only

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What do you think about prayer? Do you receive answers to your prayers? Do you know how to pray? What does the Bible say about prayer?These are valid questions and may be difficult for some of you to answer. Prayer is a serious issue in my life. I want to pray and receive answers to my prayers. I want to know that God is listening to me. I have no intention of merely going through the motions.

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Feelings are funny things. People are always saying...I feel that...! Or I feel this way...! Unfortunately, feelings do not guarantee clarity in our thoughts. When we are hurting or distressed our emotions and feelings can get the best of us. Sometimes we view God through our feelings. This is particularly noticeable when we have expectations that God for whatever reason has not met. Many people

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What is spiritual warfare? We hear a lot of talk about it, but what is it? How is it done. Spiritual warfare, to put it simply is doing battle with spiritual forces in prayer and fasting.Ephesians 6:10-1810 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not

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God loves you. He understands the difficulties your life holds.Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. KJVHebrews 4:15 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society 15For we do not have a

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I have been thinking a lot about my Adversary today. It seems that just when you get a breathing space, he comes at you from another direction. Satan and his fallen angels are busy stirring up trouble for the human race. He has been in my path lately!1 Peter 5:7-9 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society 7Cast

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I usually read the King James Version of the Bible, but I thought you might like to read Psalms 27 in a new version I discovered called (The Message) on www.biblegateway.com. It is in plain English and seems like someone you might know is talking. God loves you and is steadfast. He will never leave you alone. No matter what heart break you are suffering, God will be right by your side if you let

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We spend a lot of money and time restoring things we have. Some of you would spend everything you have to restore that classic car in your garage. Others restore antiques and re-upholster furniture. Recently I have given a lot of thought to having my soul restored. I have read the 23rd Psalm hundreds of times. Psalm 23A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He

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Psalm 146 1 Praise the LORD. [a] Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. 3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. 4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. 5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,

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Psalm 121 1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. 3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. 5The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. 6The sun shall not smite thee by day,

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After spending time surfing through the blog list on Christianity I discovered that many of you are truly disillusioned with churches. This disillusionment seems to be across the board and no particular denomination has made much of an impression on some of you. I have lived for God for all of my life from the time I was saved when I was ten years old. That does not mean I never made a mistake.

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I grew up in the days when it was an insult to be called a Holy Roller. Most people could not understand what freedom of worship was all about. Today much of the world has embraced the notion of worshiping God in a more visible and active manner but there are those who cannot understand the concept. Having worshiped in this way all my life, I cannot imagine worshiping in any other way.Psalms 150:

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