Walk in the Spirit

The Marshmallow Test

MercyMe - Even If (Official Lyric Video)

Step Up to the Plate

Bud hillerich wanted to help a player in a slump and made a bat for him. He came out of the slump and players including the Babe came to have one made. Soon Bud had a thriving business. Bud Hillerich took over his father's company in 1894, and the name "Louisville Slugger" was registered with the U.S. Patent Office. It all started because one person wanted to help one person. Now millions are helped to be better.  Be A PART of a great team!

Romans 12:9-12.
Philippians 2:1-4.
2 Corinthians 1: 3,4

The heart of Nehemiah.

Just a note:
Did you make those New Year resolutions, or goals?  New years or not; We've a few months left...It's always a good idea to stand back,  regroup, plan, then go for it.

That may include a plan for your vocation.  It could also mean a plan for the vacation!  Let's plan and go! With that said, it might be time to be still and discover the plan of God. 

See what's needed, get the vision, pray, plan, then catapult into God's action.  Now you're lookin' like Nehemiah of the bible!

Fruit Without The Root?

 It is a great thing when people of all ages desire to volunteer for a cause.  We all ooh and ahh over young love.  There is nothing like a new career or job we love, following a long (to long) period of unemployment.

 The sad thing is when the "Love" wears off and they ought to be glad to have me! or "What have you done for me lately?"  Even the Church goers that volunteer, soon join the rest of the culture and QUIT!

 Christians are to walk (live) in the Spirit.  The fruit of the Spirit here is: "Love."
We will soon grow weak, even selfishness will rise to the top.  Sadly pride takes over and in our selfie culture it becomes all about us.

We are told by the apostle Paul to look out, not only for our own interests, but also for the interests of others.  The way this is accomplished, is to have that true love of God.  Relationships are complicated, even messy and will take more than physical attraction.

 "Hey Jesus! What's the greatest commandment?"
 "That you shall Love the Lord your God, with all you heart, all of your mind and all your soul. The second is like it. You shall love your neighbor as you love yourself."

 Jesus even stepped up the game, saying to love our enemies.  Sadly church folk can't get along with one another in the Church house.

 It is easy to love the lovable ones we know, but what about those not so lovable. Those that don't look like us, vote like us, or act like us.

Let me share a portion of the Bible I used in a sermon a couple of weeks ago;

 Romans 12: 9-15.

"9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient[a] in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given[b] to hospitality.14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep."

I have to discontinue working from emotion or my own power. We need the root of Jesus Christ to have the fruit of enduring LOVE.


GOD IS LOVE!
                                     Tim

Cochren & Co. - Church (Take Me Back) [Official Lyric Video]

for KING & COUNTRY - God Only Knows (Official Music Video)

Isaiah 61: 10,11

It's Spring and following a cold difficult Winter it is time to start over. When we see the daffodils and tulips rise and then bud, hope and joy also returns to a level of peace and calm.

Forest and gardens that once were dreary and dead now begin to sprout green beginnings on the way to a bright and colorful show of God's force and love.

God paints a spectacular mural from sunrise until evening shadows cast by rose bushes and cherry trees on green garden grass.

New life in Spring also demonstrates the new life in belief and faithfulness in Christ.  Jesus said; "You must be born again."  The Apostle Paul wrote that we were called to a lively hope.

Christian we can celebrate that we have been changed from death to life.  Isaiah 61 says that praise will spring forth like the earth has the buds shoot up and for all to enjoy!

Have a blessed Spring.

It is Finished-B. R. Lakin

Reconciled for a reason

             First Century Truths - 2 Corinthians - Pt 8 - Tim Flener         

The Whole Armor of God

Be Strong....The Apostle Paul is not saying to stop crying, or big boys/girls don't cry.  He is encouraging us to "Be strong, but in the Lord and in the power of His might."  You can look around and see we are not and cannot build utopia, Some are trying hard, but how's that working for you?  It all seems to be getting worse.

The Christian must not go into hiding or quit, in order to live in a comfort zone.  Yes, we will spend eternity with God, all the while hiding in the safety of our homes, computer or an undemanding church life,  full of self. That is living in defeat, not the victory, we are called to.

Therefore put on the whole armor of God! This is a Spiritual warfare and He said it was not by our power or might, but by His Spirit.
                                                         A Spiritual Combat Zone

Who is attacking us?  It is not flesh and blood but the ruler, authorities, powers and wicked Spiritual forces.
They fire the rockets and darts of; worry, doubt, fear, the list goes on. We must spend much time with the Sword of the Spirit (God's Word), in order to have true enemy recognition and stop wounding friendly forces!

Let's move forward in our circle of life that God has placed us in, sharing and showing the Gospel, armed with the mind of Christ.

1John 2:15-17,  James 1:12-17,  John 8:32-37,  2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Romans 10:9-15, 1 John 5:1-5.

                                       ****WE ARE TO PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD****

TRUTH
RIGHTEOUSNESS
GOSPEL OF PEACE
FAITH
SALVATION
WORD OF GOD
PRAYER

Be alert, watching as if we are on guard duty. Watching also for what God is going to do.  Then having done all to stand, stand.

Remember we are the Church/Army of God we need His relationship and also the unity of others. Remember the idea;  NO SOLDIER LEFT BEHIND.

Let us be a one another body of believers! Standing fast, strong in the power of His night.

EPHESIAN 6: 10-20.

 

MLK Chapel 2019 - Trip Lee