Many 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.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
How to Become an Intercessor | eHow.com
How to Become an Intercessor | eHow.com
Prayer 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!
Prayer 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!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Most Viewed Search on Bible Gateway-1 Corinthians 13
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 of
prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I
have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I
am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, it profits me nothing.
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.
13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.
13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Here is the complete list compiled by Andy on Biblegateway.com.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Becoming Spiritual
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 find nowhere else. This type of spirituality has nothing to do with the fear of hell.
No one wants to go to hell but it is possible to have a relationship with God that is not based on the fear of punishment. When you rise above the fear of punishment in your walk with God you have taken a step toward knowing God in spirit and truth! That is the first step on your journey to understanding.
When you rise from the ashes of life's failure to start over in the presence of the Almighty, you will find comfort, joy, and love, as well as enlightenment!
Just a little point to ponder! Blessings!
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 find nowhere else. This type of spirituality has nothing to do with the fear of hell.
No one wants to go to hell but it is possible to have a relationship with God that is not based on the fear of punishment. When you rise above the fear of punishment in your walk with God you have taken a step toward knowing God in spirit and truth! That is the first step on your journey to understanding.
When you rise from the ashes of life's failure to start over in the presence of the Almighty, you will find comfort, joy, and love, as well as enlightenment!
Just a little point to ponder! Blessings!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
We Will Remember the Name of the Lord
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 God of Jacob defend thee;2Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
3Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
9Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
Marvelous promises. I feel like singing!
When I think about the Lord...and what He's done for me...........
It makes me wa..nt to shout Hallelujah!, Lord, you're worthy, of all the honor, all the glory, all.....the....prai.....se! It make me want to shout, Hallelujah!, Lord, You're worthy, of all the honor, all the glory, all....the....prai.....se!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Sanctuary
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 Sanctuary is where we find the answers God is sending our way.
The official definition of a sanctuary is this: 1. a place of refuge or safety (immunity from arrest) 2. a holy place, a temple or church
While there is no sanctuary in modern times where there is immunity from arrest, it is important to remember that God offers immunity for your sins when you seek Him in the sanctuary and repent of your wrong doing. When you enter the sanctuary you enter God's home.
There is no building or cathedral more important than this small sanctuary where we meet with God. Reverence this place. Be respectful. This is where God lives. This is where you will find peace, comfort, shelter, deliverance, redemption, salvation, blessings, hope, and so much more.
Psalm 91
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Psalms 27
4 One thing have I
desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the
house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the
LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
5 For
in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret
of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
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