Queen Esther of the Old Testament chose to come to the aid of her people. Her uncle said that she may have been "born for such a time as this".
Jesus went out early before Sunrise and prayed. They found Him, saying "Everyone is looking for you." They may have supposed that their ministry would be in that city. Jesus said; no, let's move on and preach in other towns, "For this reason I have come."
You and I have reasons and callings for our lives and to the lives of others, He sends us. Jesus said: "Go into all the world." Sharing the good news of His life, death for the world, and resurrection!I believe He desires us to go across the street and across the globe.
We have been reconciled, and given the ministry of reconciliation. Are we being and doing His will?
My new mission statement is: "To connect people; with Christ, His Church and the Community."
Amen.
Encouragements from Tim to travel life's journey together guided by the light of God's Word!
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
From the book "Thirty one Days to Becoming a Blessing" by Tim Flener
two pages from forty page help and devotional. Amazon.com
DAY SIX
The Apostle Paul prayed for
open doors and the boldness, to go through them. He could have been satisfied with the way his
life was going; at home in his recliner getting his education under Gamaliel,
online. But he had a holy desire to be a
blessing and come what may, he was just
that.
“And why? Because I do not love you-do not have a
preference for you, wish you well and regard your welfare? God perceives and knows that I do!” -Paul/ 2 Cor. 11:11. (Amplified)
You can read that tenth and
eleventh chapter of 2 Corinthians, to investigate what lengths he would go to
be a blessing to the people and cities he came in contact with.
Stop again and begin to
talk with God. Praise Him then ask for
an open door and the love and power, and
resources, to enter and speak and act as
you are guided to.
DAY SEVEN
Time and again the first four
gospels tell us that Jesus had compassion.
He saw people as, sheep without a shepherd. They might have been, but we who believe, can
say; “The Lord is my shepherd.”
There are those that wander
aimlessly. Many are following the devil and his followers to their destruction.
What is worse they do not desire that the Lord, be their shepherd. The Bible says we are sheep that have gone
astray and going our own way.
That breaks the heart of God
and it should ours as well. If we do
have the Holy Spirit of God in ourselves, we should also have compassion on
those that appear to be going places.
They are heading to the cliff and soon will need rescuing!
Do you and I love enough to
Share the truth, show the truth, so help us God?
“For Christ's love compels
us...”
(Either in a dictionary or
on line look for a good definition on the word; Compelled.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Praying for one another.
Today so far, people from the Ukraine, Thailand, Germany, and the U.S. have read this blog and I'm sure, looked into others,. I pray for you all. I ask you pray for me!
Nothing is so wide or deep, that it can stop our intercessory prayer from being heard by God. Be praying and watching!
Nothing is so wide or deep, that it can stop our intercessory prayer from being heard by God. Be praying and watching!
We salute You!
Red and yellow back and white, Recruit, Veteran, Private, General, Presidents George Washington to Obama. From battles fought in Boston to Afghanistan. A Salute is more than ceremonial !
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Who is my Neighbor?
Depending on where you live, your neighbors can be in the next apartment, the house twelve feet away, or three miles down the road.
It might be the whole city attitude, but those with far away neighbors seem to know names and addresses, and if needed, will go out of their way to help the other.
There are those neighbors that sit and stare out the window all day, but it's "I didn't see anything. " When asked about the violence today, at the street curb.
Church buildings may be sitting on a beautiful campus, or in the middle of the block. The large steeple rising above the rows and rows of houses.
Some Church groups send money to Africa, but don't acknowledge the African-American families down the street. They had testimonies last Sunday from the young kids that went on a mission trip to Mexico. That morning, on the way to worship, they drove by the Hispanic kids, sitting on the steps of their apartment building.
Try to enter a few churches, of a different race, or style of worship and dress. If looks could kill, you'd be dead at the greeters post. In these places the only church, is the building!
Good news! There are those, that know no racial, economic (rich or poor), or educational barriers. Many followers of Christ that be of like doctrine, but different appearance and needs, worship together and welcome "Whosoever Will!" I personally have attended churches, that celebrate; unity of Biblical principles with a diverse congregation. We used to say the U.S. is the melting pot of the world. If that's true, the local body of Christ, can be the melting pot of the community. That being said, to me it is alright to attend the worship service of whatever like affinity group you wish, yet ministering to those outside the four walls or rodeo grounds you might worship at. "Yee Haww!" I mean; "Praise the Lord!"
2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.”[a] 4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. 5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15: 2-6
Monday, September 22, 2014
Pages from the book: "Back to School"
From the book, Back to school -the chapter: "Project Nehemiah."
Soon the project
began looking for volunteers to sweep and clean park areas. Car
washes at a local store with kids wearing the tee shirts, were done
in a few areas.
“Mothers
for Development,” began to have bake sales, sending their little
cute children door to door. “Who can turn down these little kids.”
On
Monday through Thursday, students were able to fill a coffee can that
had the names of there favorite player on the football team., The
amount of money would be your vote. The player with the most money
wins. The money would be donated to the project. It all was seen as
a win, win.
It
seemed like to Paul, there was a test every Tuesday in one of his
classes. He was getting to busy with the friends and back packs. He
was finding it more difficult to get an "A" these days, but he managed
to do it.When
he arrived home his cell phone's ring tone blasted the “Batman”
TV theme song. It was the owner of J.T. 's grocery store.
“Hello
Mr. Thompson.”
“Remember,
you can call me Jack. Anyway, I was wondering where you wanted the
backpacks delivered. My son usually takes care of these things. But I
said I wanted this one personally.”
“You
can have them delivered to Franklin elementary school over on Walnut
St. School's started, I imagine they need those as soon as possible.
Mr. eh, Jack, you have been a great help to us and the people that
are in need.”
“When I hear the
name Paul Anderson or Project: Nehemiah I want to be a part of it.”
“Thank
you sir. It's been God doing this just like in the book of Nehemiah.
I'll let people down but God is there in everyone's mess. I pray that
He will let us be a part of what He is doing.”
“That's
right. Tell that youth pastor of yours, the ice cream will be there
for the Back to school rally.”
“Okay,
thanks again and keep praying.”
In
case he forgot, Paul sent a text to pastor Will, right then about the
ice cream. He was thinking there was so much to be involved in and
a large list of items to coordinate. Why God had given it to him was
a mystery. He knew from the Bible and the youth group Bible study of
the Book of Acts, that God uses normal people and empowers them to do
the tasks and mission. He went over to his Bible and opened it to;
Acts and wrote: “Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
through the Holy Spirit!”
Another
Monday at school rolled around and there were fliers everywhere
about the need of back packs and ski caps. Mr. Johnson had added
that they would be giving caps and gloves away even to their own
students, made available through the community club and project:
Nehemiah.
Paul
went to look for his coffee can, but he was not winning for Mr.
Football, but there was a large amount of money; change and dollars in
each can.
Paul
joked within himself thinking: “I guess you have to be the
quarterback to win anything around here.”
“Paul Anderson
.Please report to the office. Paul Anderson, report to the office.”
He
didn't like to have much attention drawn to himself. The school loud
speaker was not helping.
“What
you do now Anderson? Cheat on a test?” some one yelled. Shrugging
his shoulders, Paul headed to the office.
“Who
wrote this?”
“One
of the teachers, Paul. He is against the school participating with
your Project: Nehemiah.”
“But
it's helping so many people. Kids for that matter. Isn't that what we
are supposed to do, love other people? He is against that?!”
“Well,
not so much the help, as it is the school and The Bible, Nehemiah and
everything.
He
told me that he might be getting a lawyer, if we don't stop this
immediately.”
Paul
and the Principal both felt like crying. It was frustrating that
someone and so far only one person could stop so much good. What could you do? Do you feel angry or throw up your hands and quit.
“That's it.” Paul thought. “It's over, there is no use trying
to help people if people are going to slap you right in the face. Why
is there so much hatred in the world? After practice, I'll just go
home today, watch TV and live my own life. What's the use."
“I
suppose that's it then." He said aloud.
"I know these things drag out and win or lose,
we are the ones that look like the haters. I'll let the others know
and......”
Sunday, September 21, 2014
WORLDVIEW
looking at this blog so far today from: U.S. China, Italy, Slovenia, Ukraine, France, Germany, Russia!
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Prayer?
We like the verse in the Bible that says, we can come boldly or confidently to the throne of grace. I tend to rub my Bible like a genie's lamp and forget the Awesome Holiness of prayer to "Our Father which art in heaven."
We are told to pray specifically for the little red corvette. James says you ask amiss for your own lusts. You have not because you ask not is yes, for our daily bread, it is also the things we pray for that His will might be done.
What a great avenue of the relationship of the Holy Spirit that is within us, to praise and communicate with and listen to,God, the creator of everything. Keep praying!
We are told to pray specifically for the little red corvette. James says you ask amiss for your own lusts. You have not because you ask not is yes, for our daily bread, it is also the things we pray for that His will might be done.
What a great avenue of the relationship of the Holy Spirit that is within us, to praise and communicate with and listen to,God, the creator of everything. Keep praying!
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Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife, Making the sorrowing glad. |
Make me a blessing, make me a blessing, Out of my life may Jesus shine; Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray, Make me a blessing to someone today. |
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Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love, Tell of His pow’r to forgive; Others will trust Him if only you prove True, every moment you live. |
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Give as ’twas given to you in your need, Love as the Master loved you; Be to the helpless a helper indeed, Unto your mission be true. |
Friday, September 19, 2014
Even more from "Back to School" by Tim Flener
A portion of a chapter titled The Call From the book: "Back to School" by Tim Flener available at Amazon.com.
The Call
Paul, Mike, JoJo and John picked up Tom Jackson and went
to the mall. They were going to walk around, then eat at the
Chinese restaurant there.
When
they arrived Tom discovered he had left his money at home. “I have
money.” “Don't worry Tom, I've got you covered. This time.”
“Thanks
Paul.”
“I
hate going to the mall with JoJo” said John.
“Why?”
“Look".
As
they were riding the escalator to the second floor, JoJo was running
up the down escalator, running around the older ladies who were
giving him mean looks, while girls screamed, surprised someone was
going up the wrong way.
“That's
a teacher of the future.” Mike said.
Paul
added: “Education is in trouble. I hope he doesn't teach around
here.”
Though
they were laughing, they pretended not to know him when they reached
the top. When he arrived to the top. He acted as if nothing
happened.
They
all chose their food from the buffet and sat down at a long table.
“Did
you hear Robin Williams passed away?”
“Yeah,
he was funny.”
“He was hilarious”
“It
seemed like he was always on, you know?”
“He'll
be missed.”
“Yep.”
There
was a time of silence as they pondered in their minds, important
issues of life being short. A deep conversation followed of the
importance of living for others. Mike said it seemed important to
spend quiet time alone with God, letting it overflow to the rest of
the circle of life, God had placed you in. Nodding their heads, they
all agreed.
“John.”
Paul said “How can you eat all that. You had it piled a mile high.”
“I
pile it on so I don't have to go right up for seconds, like you guys.
I already have it.”
“That
seems wrong in so many ways. Besides, you finished your plate of
first and seconds the same time we finished our first.”
“I
didn't say it was a perfect plan, Whose going back with me? I don't
want to look “piggish” you know, in case someone saw my first
plate when I walked by them.”
“To
late for that, oinker. I don't know how he stays so thin.”
JoJo
said”I don't know how either of John or Paul did so well much less
made the football team.”
“Coach
Brown had the same question.” Paul answered. “I believe he told
me: “Anderson you made the team. just lucky, I guess.” .. I'm
like yeah, thanks coach.”
Paul
looked over to JoJo seriously; “You still going To Indiana
University?”
“Yeah.
It will be weird being away from here but I'm hoping once things get
rolling, I'll be to busy to get home sick. What about you?”
“I
haven't talked it over with anyone in the family, but I sense a
calling to go into the ministry.”Mike's
eyes widened. “You mean like Pastor Will?”
“Have
you talked with Jasmine? Is the question.”
“No
and John, don't say anything. I thought Friday night, I might discuss
it with her. Then I'll talk with Will.”
“Yeah,
you'll have to talk with him.” JoJo said, nodding his head. “Well
praise the Lord and keep praying about it. Things and direction from
God sometimes become clearer when you do. You've always told me, we
walk by faith.”
“I
know you'd do great if you did.” Tom said, shaking Paul's hand.
You ministered to me and dad in many times and ways.”
“Now
with football and losing sectionals we can concentrate on school.”
Paul said.
“And
girlfriends.”
“Project:
Nehemiah”
“Don't
forget to concentrate on gas money for my car, you know.”
Laughing,
they each threw five dollars in front of him on the table.
“Let's
get out of here before John goes back for fourth's.”
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
From the book "Prayer of Nehemiah" by Tim Flener
"The Prayer of Nehemiah" book by Tim Flener. From the chapter: "Casting the vision" pg. 34 Also read; Nehemiah 1 and 2.
Nehemiah type
leader may have been given direction about:
-A new system for
church growth.
-Kick off a new
Bible study.
-outreach to
homeless.
-missions
overseas.
-prayer group.
-plant a new
church.
-church prayer.
The list could go
on forever, with some items having not even being thought of yet.
This is all divine in nature and is not to be limited by my finite
mind!
God through
Jeremiah the prophet, said there were false prophets with false
dreams and visions. These visions were giving false hope and false
direction. Of course their message was just what the people of the
nation wanted to hear. The message and instruction of Jeremiah only
brought ridicule from the phony preacher and their congregation. God
took notice and voiced His displeasure and the consequences for these
“prophets.” God had said; "They might have a had a dream but it
wasn't from Me!"
One must be in a place ready to pray and share God's
vision. Like I said earlier Divine appointments maybe a surprise (to
you anyway, God sat it up). God wants to use you. There is a good
chance, you can't accomplish it on your own. God never intended for
you to.
You may need to prepare a 30 minute presentation
adequate for your personal church, or one on one, that is interested
in supporting your ministry etc.
You can often receive a request to give an impromptu
speech as part of a class or business meeting,
There is the elevator ride, where someone asks “What
are you up to these days” Aren't you glad "Nehemiah," that you're
ready to share what direction God has instructed you to build? Miraculously a person
asks, as an answer to your prayer. But what if you hadn't prepared,
or had never prayed?
What if Nehemiah was apathetic, unperceptive, even not
enough to pray. All the while complaining about God. Hating the
Empires that had him and his countrymen in captivity away from home. Do your part and watch God; coordinate, orchestrate and
facilitate.
I personally have witnessed the hardest of hearts; that
even I had given up on, melt and follow Christ, and have a heart
transformation and a life transformation. This resulting from a;
spouse, class/group or Church, praying specifically on their behalf!
Time after time, a modest praying small group of
believers, that started with prayer, develops into a thriving praying
Church, that is now making a difference; mentally, physically and most
important spiritually. Because they had a burdened heart for those
around them. They were armed with the mind of Christ. God gave
them direction and vision for their community and they prayed and
planned all the while casting and recasting that vision to those that
joined or merely wanted to help with resources of any kind. We often
consider it advertising, and because of charlatans, we withdraw from
talking or asking for financial help.
We sit on the bedside or kneeling by the pulpit and
expect God to do it all. We pray for money to fall from the sky or
beam into the mailbox (I believe that can happen as well)... As a result there are many leaders and pastors
who are speaking on Sunday morning only to a congregation consisting
of their wife and kids. The rest are driving a truck from Newark to
San Diego, wondering where God was. As we pray we can intentionally, make the “big ask”
and constantly casting that vision and recasting that vision.
We would be amazed how many others have been given the
same God given vision and heart cry. We are not only individuals as
the body of Christ, but parts of community that need one another.
There will be those that will pray big time, those that will help
with office work or children and some Christians are ready to supply
financially in a huge way. It is that persons opportunity again as
well as yours, to be part of what God is doing!
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Monday, September 15, 2014
From the Book: "Friend or Foe." by Tim Flener
A book by Tim Flener - "Friend Or Foe." Small chapters for each day or when needed.
NOT WORTH THE EFFORT pg16
“WHATEVER”
IS THE ANTHEM OF THE DAY. WE CAN AND DO, “TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.”
MANY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT FRIENDS, WHETHER IT'S HAVING ONE OR BEING
ONE. “IT'S JUST NOT WORTH THE EFFORT.” I CONFESS I'VE BEEN LIKE
OUR NEIGHBORS. WE PULL UP TO THE GARAGE, OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE
REMOTE, DRIVE IN, SHUT THE DOOR. NEVER TO BE SEEN UNTIL MORNING, AS
WE LEAVE.
I
READ THE OTHER DAY OF A WOMAN WHO HAD BEEN DEAD FOR YEARS, IN HER
KITCHEN! HER NEIGHBORS, EVEN HER DISTANT FAMILY THOUGHT SHE HAD BEEN
ELSEWHERE. WHEN THE NEIGHBORS NEXT DOOR FOUND OUT, THEY SAID: “SHE
DIDN'T WANT TO BE BOTHERED ANYWAY.”
DOES
THAT DESCRIBE YOU AND I? NO ONE WOULD MISS ME OR NOTICE I WAS GONE..
FOR YEARS?
YOU
THOUGHT THIS BOOK WAS A WASTE OF TIME. I'VE CROSSED YOUR PATH TO
ENCOURAGE AND CHALLENGE, YOU BELIEVERS ESPECIALLY, TO BE CHRISTLIKE.
MAKING AN EFFORT IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS!
“HEY
JESUS. WHAT'S THE GREATEST pg 17
COMMANDMENT?”
WE
ARE TO LOVE GOD AND LOVE OTHERS.
GOD
IS A RELATIONAL GOD. WHEN ADAM SINNED AND REALIZED WHAT HAD
HAPPENED, HE HID FROM GOD. GOD CAME LOOKING .
“ADAM.
WHERE ARE YOU ADAM?” WE KNOW GOD KNEW WHERE ADAM WAS. HE WANTED
ADAM TO KNOW WHERE ADAM WAS. THERE WAS A DISCONNECT THEN, AND NOW,
IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. BUT GOD IS STILL LOOKING TODAY, AND HE
COMMANDS HIS FOLLOWERS, TO GO LOOKING, COMPELLED BY THE LOVE OF
CHRIST.
ABOUT
JESUS HE SAID HE CAME TO SEEK! AND SAVE THAT WHICH WAS LOST.
GOD
IS A GOD OF RELATIONSHIP AND COMMUNITY.
MAN
BEING MADE IN HIS IMAGE, REALIZES THE DISCOMFORT AND DISCONNECT, AND
IS MISERABLE, LEFT ALONE FOR TO LONG.
SO,
WE ARE TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR AS WE LOVE OURSELVES.
THEY NEVER CROSS MY MINE pg18
HAVE
YOU EVER TALKED TO SOMEONE THAT HAS MOVED AWAY FROM THEIR IMMEDIATE
FAMILY, SAYING, THEY'VE MOVED ON AND THEY HAVE ANOTHER LIFE NOW.
OF
COURSE THERE ARE THOSE THAT NEVER LEAVE THE NEST. “ABSENCE MAKES
THE HEART GROW FONDER”, NEVER COMES INTO PLAY BECAUSE THEY ARE
NEVER ABSENT!
YET CHRISTIANS,
CAN LOVE PEOPLE THEY HAVE NEVER KNOWN, OR SEEN BEFORE.
WHETHER
IT IS; A STRANGER, FAMILY, FRIEND, OR FOE, WE ARE ABLE AND SHOULD
SAY: “THEY NEVER CROSS MY MIND, BECAUSE THEY'RE ALWAYS THERE!”
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More from the book: "Back to school" by Tim Flener
Tim Flener pg.30
The score was still tied in the fourth quarter. The players on both teams, could now see the reasoning for the conditioning during the two a day practices, before the season began. Uniforms were dirty and their minds were clear.
“Okay, play action with Miller faking up the middle. Johnson you go down and out. Anderson, run a post. We'll see who's open.”
Paul's heart started beating fast. Until this time in all the games, he had been used as a blocking tight end. They were looking for something different, sending him out on a post pattern.
“Ready. Set! Hut Hut! The players leaped into action colliding on the line. The plan for play action worked as he pretended to carry the ball and ran into a wall of defense, including the fooled linebackers. leaving Paul with a one on one with the opposing safety. Paul acted as if he was going on a fly route and cut into an angled path towards middle field. The safety had continued a step or two down field realizing to late he had been duped!
When Paul looked up as he cut, The ball was already in the air. It was the prettiest spiral he had ever seen. He felt no negativity. The play was working perfectly. The ball landed in his cradled arms as if the quarterback had handed it to him. Catching in stride he ran untouched running into the end zone.
The fans had already been standing while the ball was in the air. When Paul crossed the goal line you could hear the cheers and shouts, all the way back to Paul's neighborhood. But most of them were at the game
.
Tim Flener pg.31
“TOUCHDOWN!” Shouted the referee as he raised his hands in the air. The band played the school song and confetti flew in the air covering the students and family in the bleachers. The team met Paul and the quarterback as they ran to the sideline. John ran out and gave Paul a high five. “Way to go man! Pretty good for a straight A student!”
To the relief of their team the score remained the same and they had won again.
John, Jojo, Rachael, Jasmine and Paul headed to Paul's house to meet Mike and his girlfriend, Becky. The Anderson's, who invited some other players and their parents, were getting pizza. They were all arriving about the same time. Jasmine and Paul were the last ones to walk up to the door, when she jerked his hand he turned and she kissed him.
JoJo yelled to them through the screen door “C'mon sausage and mushroom. There's nothing better then sausage and mushroom. Pastor Will's going to pray for the food!”
Paul turned to Jasmine and said: “Your kiss was better than sausage and mushroom."
“I bet you say that, to all the girls.”
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from the quick and easy read meant to help in a Jr.Sr. high school student's spiritual maturity and the glory of God. Amazon.com
The score was still tied in the fourth quarter. The players on both teams, could now see the reasoning for the conditioning during the two a day practices, before the season began. Uniforms were dirty and their minds were clear.
“Okay, play action with Miller faking up the middle. Johnson you go down and out. Anderson, run a post. We'll see who's open.”
Paul's heart started beating fast. Until this time in all the games, he had been used as a blocking tight end. They were looking for something different, sending him out on a post pattern.
“Ready. Set! Hut Hut! The players leaped into action colliding on the line. The plan for play action worked as he pretended to carry the ball and ran into a wall of defense, including the fooled linebackers. leaving Paul with a one on one with the opposing safety. Paul acted as if he was going on a fly route and cut into an angled path towards middle field. The safety had continued a step or two down field realizing to late he had been duped!
When Paul looked up as he cut, The ball was already in the air. It was the prettiest spiral he had ever seen. He felt no negativity. The play was working perfectly. The ball landed in his cradled arms as if the quarterback had handed it to him. Catching in stride he ran untouched running into the end zone.
The fans had already been standing while the ball was in the air. When Paul crossed the goal line you could hear the cheers and shouts, all the way back to Paul's neighborhood. But most of them were at the game
.
Tim Flener pg.31
“TOUCHDOWN!” Shouted the referee as he raised his hands in the air. The band played the school song and confetti flew in the air covering the students and family in the bleachers. The team met Paul and the quarterback as they ran to the sideline. John ran out and gave Paul a high five. “Way to go man! Pretty good for a straight A student!”
To the relief of their team the score remained the same and they had won again.
John, Jojo, Rachael, Jasmine and Paul headed to Paul's house to meet Mike and his girlfriend, Becky. The Anderson's, who invited some other players and their parents, were getting pizza. They were all arriving about the same time. Jasmine and Paul were the last ones to walk up to the door, when she jerked his hand he turned and she kissed him.
JoJo yelled to them through the screen door “C'mon sausage and mushroom. There's nothing better then sausage and mushroom. Pastor Will's going to pray for the food!”
Paul turned to Jasmine and said: “Your kiss was better than sausage and mushroom."
“I bet you say that, to all the girls.”
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from the quick and easy read meant to help in a Jr.Sr. high school student's spiritual maturity and the glory of God. Amazon.com
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Love God Love Others
I f we love God we will love others. The Apostle Paul said he was compelled by the love of Christ.
Hudson Taylor the missionary to China, was asked "Should loving people be the prerequisite for being a missionary?" "No" he said. "The main prerequisite to being a missionary is to love God, then the loving of people will come. If you love God, whether the people hate you and throw tomatoes, or sing your praises, the missionary will better remain faithful."
"Hey Jesus. What's the greatest commandment?"
"That you love God with all of your heart, mind and soul. The second, is to love your neighbor like you love yourself."
Jesus challenges us to step up our game and said one time ; "Love your enemies! Do good to them! and don't worry if they can't repay you."
For God so loved the word that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
They were told and I believe we were to; "When you have done it to the least of these you have done it to me."
Hudson Taylor the missionary to China, was asked "Should loving people be the prerequisite for being a missionary?" "No" he said. "The main prerequisite to being a missionary is to love God, then the loving of people will come. If you love God, whether the people hate you and throw tomatoes, or sing your praises, the missionary will better remain faithful."
"Hey Jesus. What's the greatest commandment?"
"That you love God with all of your heart, mind and soul. The second, is to love your neighbor like you love yourself."
Jesus challenges us to step up our game and said one time ; "Love your enemies! Do good to them! and don't worry if they can't repay you."
For God so loved the word that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
They were told and I believe we were to; "When you have done it to the least of these you have done it to me."
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