Hope: To desire something with some confidence of fulfillment. A desire supported by some confidence in its fulfillment. A ground for expectation. To look forward. Expectation. Confidence. Anticipation. "Be joyful in hope..." Romans 12:12 "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 "..my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:5b
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
20 Qualities Of A Godly Leader
1. Respectful
2. Faithful
3. Steadfast
4. Disciplined
5. Friendly
6. Approachable
7. Knowledgeable
8. Patient
9. Amiable
10. Gracious
11. Attentive
12. Integrity
13. Focused
14. Wise
15. Fair
16. Committed
17. Dynamic
18. Thoughtful
19. Encouraging
20. Intentional
2. Faithful
3. Steadfast
4. Disciplined
5. Friendly
6. Approachable
7. Knowledgeable
8. Patient
9. Amiable
10. Gracious
11. Attentive
12. Integrity
13. Focused
14. Wise
15. Fair
16. Committed
17. Dynamic
18. Thoughtful
19. Encouraging
20. Intentional
Monday, June 17, 2013
Resurrection Living - All From God
Once we get this through our heads and assimilated into our imaginations, we are out of the driver's seat forever. The practice of the resurrection is not a do-it-yourself self-help project. It is God's project and he is engaged full-time in carrying it out.
This rescues us from small-mindedness, from thinking too small about our lives. This salvation-resurrection world is large. Anything we can come up with for ourselves in terms of goal or purpose is puny alongside of what is already in motion in the cosmos "to the praise of his glory."
Practice Resurrection, Eugene Peterson
This rescues us from small-mindedness, from thinking too small about our lives. This salvation-resurrection world is large. Anything we can come up with for ourselves in terms of goal or purpose is puny alongside of what is already in motion in the cosmos "to the praise of his glory."
Practice Resurrection, Eugene Peterson
BOLD ACTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Bold actions we can take to help our children walk with God.
Listen to them.
Apologize to them when needed.
Admit parenting mistakes to them.
Relate to them on their level when in conversation.
Love and be committed to your spouse.
Teach them the Bible.
Have fun with them.
Be active with them.
Have supper together at the table.
Shut off cell phones and go "old school".
Worship regularly.
Raise them in Christ and not in the church.
Discipline as needed - spare the rod, spoil the child.
Teach then to not fear the world they live in - Show them.
Pray with them after "time out".
Live in forgiveness.
Teach consequences, but live in forgiveness.
Demonstrate tough love when needed.
Remember - kids are people too.
Tell them you love them.
Show them you love them.
Honor their decisions.
Have dinner together and have them pray.
Teach them to find comfort in the Holy Spirit.
Represent Christ everywhere you go.
Help then discern right from wrong.
Teach them to obey God.
Help them grasp that not all that society teaches is right.
Be involved even if it is long distance.
No absentee parenting - No excuses.
Give advice on how to treat young boys and young girls as they develop relationships.
Teach them equally yoked.
Let them see you reading Scripture and praying.
Learn their love language and practice it.
Lead them to accept Christ.
Teach them Bible verses and talk about the Bible in everyday life.
As a church - AIM YOUNG. Reach out to the young in everything.
Do not exhaust your children.
Follow God.
Send them to Weekend Retreats and Summer Camps for Christ.
Bless them. Learn about Biblical Blessings.
Be in a relationship with God.
Serve them.
Argue, discuss, sharpen, learn together.
Pray specifically for them.
Be in and with Christ daily.
Be a parent, friend, co-Christ follower.
Know that what you/we do as adults matters to children.
Step out in faith and be an example.
Serve in the church.
Lead your children to serve in the church.
Involve children in ministry.
Be completely God's.
Listen to them.
Apologize to them when needed.
Admit parenting mistakes to them.
Relate to them on their level when in conversation.
Love and be committed to your spouse.
Teach them the Bible.
Have fun with them.
Be active with them.
Have supper together at the table.
Shut off cell phones and go "old school".
Worship regularly.
Raise them in Christ and not in the church.
Discipline as needed - spare the rod, spoil the child.
Teach then to not fear the world they live in - Show them.
Pray with them after "time out".
Live in forgiveness.
Teach consequences, but live in forgiveness.
Demonstrate tough love when needed.
Remember - kids are people too.
Tell them you love them.
Show them you love them.
Honor their decisions.
Have dinner together and have them pray.
Teach them to find comfort in the Holy Spirit.
Represent Christ everywhere you go.
Help then discern right from wrong.
Teach them to obey God.
Help them grasp that not all that society teaches is right.
Be involved even if it is long distance.
No absentee parenting - No excuses.
Give advice on how to treat young boys and young girls as they develop relationships.
Teach them equally yoked.
Let them see you reading Scripture and praying.
Learn their love language and practice it.
Lead them to accept Christ.
Teach them Bible verses and talk about the Bible in everyday life.
As a church - AIM YOUNG. Reach out to the young in everything.
Do not exhaust your children.
Follow God.
Send them to Weekend Retreats and Summer Camps for Christ.
Bless them. Learn about Biblical Blessings.
Be in a relationship with God.
Serve them.
Argue, discuss, sharpen, learn together.
Pray specifically for them.
Be in and with Christ daily.
Be a parent, friend, co-Christ follower.
Know that what you/we do as adults matters to children.
Step out in faith and be an example.
Serve in the church.
Lead your children to serve in the church.
Involve children in ministry.
Be completely God's.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Free and Forgiven
One of the greatest barriers to the cleansed life of joy and fellowship with God is our ingrained unwillingness to accept the work of our advocate and with thanksgiving step out as persons who are free and forgiven.
The Secret Of A Spirit Filled Life, Charles L. Chaney
The Secret Of A Spirit Filled Life, Charles L. Chaney
Friday, June 14, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Ask
And whatever you ask in my name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name I will do it. John 14:13-14
When The Holy Spirit Fills Us
1. We realize and recognize the presence of Jesus Christ in our daily life.
2. He creates the Holiness of God in our daily life..
3. He produces the mighty work of Christ in and through us in our daily life.
The Secret Of A Spirit Filled Life, Charles L. Chaney
2. He creates the Holiness of God in our daily life..
3. He produces the mighty work of Christ in and through us in our daily life.
The Secret Of A Spirit Filled Life, Charles L. Chaney
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
The Living Christ
Christianity without the living Christ is inevitably Christianity without discipleship, and Christianity with discipleship is always Christianity without Christ. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Important Reminder For a Follower of Jesus Christ
Reminding ourselves of the gospel is the most important daily habit we can possess. - C.J. Mahaney
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Sow A Thought...
Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Holy Huddles Are Helpful
Sin demands to have a man by himself. It withdrwas him from the community. The more isolated a person is, the more destructive will be he power of sin over him. - Dietrich Bonheoffer, Life Together
STP
S - Stop: During your day pause in between activities, appointments, responsibilities and take a few seconds to...
T - Think: When you pause for a few seconds and calm your mind and heart give thought to your day, your tasks, your life, your family, your ____________ , and then ...
P - Pray: Offer up a quick prayer, listen to what God is whispering, look for the answer to what you have requested, thank God, praise God and move on into your day and keep STP'ing during the day.
T - Think: When you pause for a few seconds and calm your mind and heart give thought to your day, your tasks, your life, your family, your ____________ , and then ...
P - Pray: Offer up a quick prayer, listen to what God is whispering, look for the answer to what you have requested, thank God, praise God and move on into your day and keep STP'ing during the day.
10 Ways TO Apply Scripture To Your LIfe
1. Realize that all Scripture is God's Word.
2. Develop a personal time with God.
3. Read Scripture regularly.
4. Ask God for insight into His truth.
5. Listen to teachings on God's Word.
6. Become involved in a group that studies the Bible.
7. Memorize Scripture verses and passages.
8. Claim promises.
9. Act on Scriptural truths.
10. Align your prayers, your thoughts and your life with God and His Word.
2. Develop a personal time with God.
3. Read Scripture regularly.
4. Ask God for insight into His truth.
5. Listen to teachings on God's Word.
6. Become involved in a group that studies the Bible.
7. Memorize Scripture verses and passages.
8. Claim promises.
9. Act on Scriptural truths.
10. Align your prayers, your thoughts and your life with God and His Word.
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