Posts Tagged ‘christian’
November 28, 2007
Posted on: November 28, 2007
“Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”
1 Chronicles 16:8
November 19, 2007
Posted on: November 19, 2007
“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.”
Psalm 1:1-2
November 15, 2007
Posted on: November 15, 2007
“Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.”
Psalm 119:143
‘Tis the Season
Posted on: November 13, 2007
To give! As we’re all focusing on what to get our loved ones for Christmas, families all over the world are focusing on how they will eat tomorrow or how they will get clean water for their family. You know, as a mom, my children are my first priority. I am also struck by the need to help another mother provide for her families basic needs. Worldvison.com is a wonderful website that allows YOU as a family or individual provide much needed help for a family or child in need. You can provide an alpaca or a share of an alapaca for an Peruvian or Ecuadorian family or you could help to build a well for many impoverished communities. What a great gift to give! When you purchase a gift through The Hunger Site store, every item you purchase sends at least 25 cups of food to the hungry! This site offers beautiful jewelry, clothing, pottery, and many other gifts.
Do you know someone how has everything? Like your father in law? or that aunt who seems to have too much of everything? Why not provide $325 worth of necessities to an impoverished child in New York City in their name? I hope that this year we are able to touch someone’s life in a positive manner rather than only padding the pockets of credit card companies.
While you’re at it take a few minutes and scan these websites for other great gifts that go along way to helping others.
The Hunger Site –With this site, Starting on November 12, 2007, and for a limited time, every completed Hunger Site order will provide eight meals through America’s Second Harvest — at no additional cost to you!
Edited to add: For a limited time only The Hunger Site will feed a family of four with every order placed in The Hunger Site store through the work of America’s Second Harvest-The Nation’s Food Bank Network. Offer Good until Monday, November 19, 2007.
Just one click here and you can donate 1 cup of food. Adult Missions Group
Posted on: October 29, 2007
God has recently been speaking to my heart about missions. I have always felt a strong draw to missions, but recently God has been pushing me to take a more active role in my community. The first step God pressed on my heart was to start our Adult Missions Group back up in church. We had a interested parties meeting yesterday right after church…I had about 8 people interested! I thought that was GREAT! I have asked that they go home and spend the next week or so praying about their role in the group and what God is telling them this group should be focusing on. My top priority is glorifying God in all we do and I want us to work together as a single unit.
I’ll be honest, I’m scared to death. When I asked the last leader of the group for any suggestions all she said was “Its hard.” So thats a little nerve shaking. I want to make my God smile…I want to make His name glorified! I want to expand His kingdom beyond all human imagination! Glory to the God on Highest! There are a lot of wonderful Christ-filled people interesting in being a part of the group.
Please be in prayer with me as I pray for direction. I know God has called me to this and I only have to trust Him and He will lead us. Any positive ideas for how our group can impact our community would be great! I was thinking about visiting the elderly in the nursing homes and volunteering at homeless shelters…My God is driving and pulling me to impact our community positively! Our time is short! We should feel a pull for not only our personal lost but those we don’t know…because God tells us we are ALL His children. Join with me in impacting our community! everyday.
Father God,
Thank you for the opportunity to serve Your people and Your name! Father, truly You are the Most High God! I praise Your might and grace! Lord, please be with me in the time to come as I strive to bring new glory to Your name! Direct me O’ God in the paths you want this group to take! Show me the path to follow…Be clear with me God! I am an ignorant and sinful creature. Forgive my shortcomings and us me for Your Will! Thank You again Father for this wonderful opportunity!
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
October 29, 2007
Posted on: October 29, 2007
“Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. “
1 Thessalonians 5:6
Pastor Appreciation Month
Posted on: October 26, 2007
I, regrettably, nearly forgot to mention this important part of the month. October is Pastor Appreciation Month!! If you are blessed as we, Providence Baptist Church, are….then you not only have a wonderful pastor, but also a wonderful pastoral family. Do something nice for your pastor and their family in the next few days, if you haven’t already. Pastors are people who love, teach, and lead you and your family. So to all those wonderful pastor and their families I say: Thank You, you work vigorously, often neglecting personal needs to give us comfort and direction. You do so much, yet you receive so little in return. May God bless you as you continue to guide us into a deeper relationship with Him.
To find some great ideas on how to say “Thank You” to your pastor through out the year check out 8 Ways to Encourage Your Pastor. I plan to start implementing many of these ideas, the ones I am not doing already, this month. I LOVE the idea of having a testimony time during your church service as is suggested at Ideas to Honor Your Pastor. Whatever you choose to do this month…make sure you tell your Pastor (& family) how much you appreciate and love them.
Hebrews 13:7 (MSG)
Appreciate your pastoral leaders who gave you the Word of God. Take a good look at the way they live, and let their faithfulness instruct you, as well as their truthfulness.
Salt of the Earth
Posted on: October 17, 2007
The Gospel of Matthew 5:13 tells us to be “salt of the
earth.” It also tells us that if we are not going to be
the “salt of the earth” then we are “…no longer good
for anything but to be thrown out”. Jesus said that in
the ways that salt seasons and preserves food, we should
be godly influences through our attitudes, words, and
actions. If we neglect opportunities to exercise our
influence as believers, then we become useless to God’s
work in our communities and might as well be “thrown
out.”
We are to guard against being a couple of things when we
ponder being “salty” believers. We need to be sure not
to be like impure salt, never making the godly qualities
that Jesus taught about an intregal part of our lives. If
we are impure, we run the risk of “turning people off” to
Christ and thus damning them to an eternity without
salvation. You know the type I am talking about, the
Christians that are rude to others, pushy, unkind, who
like the salt leave a bad taste in your mouth. These
type of believers do nothing to further the Kingdom and
only hinder the Good Work.
What about believers who choose remain in the “salt
shaker”? What good are they? They also do nothing to
further God’s kingdom. Believers that never use what they
know and believe are wasted. In order for salt to change
the flavor of food it must be touch the food. In the
same way, believers must “touch” their community to
change it.
Think about the place you will be this week–in your
home, community, or workplace–how can YOU be “the salt
of the earth” in those places? What can YOU do to change
the flavor of the world around you?
Matthew 5:13—“You are the salt of the earth. But if the
salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?
It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown
out and trampled by men.”
New International Version —www.crosswalk.com
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October 17, 2007
Posted on: October 17, 2007
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. “
Hebrews 4:12
NIV
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