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What Does It Take To STAND For God?

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:44 PST

blessings2you posted:

Why do we have available to us the armor of God? Why are all elements of this armor DEFENSIVE in nature except the sword of the spirit? These are very good questions anyone seeking the truth needs to ask and find answers to within the Word of God.Most of us know the verses in Ephesians 6:1018 where the armor is outlined. What many people fail to notice in this section are the repeated exhortations to “stand”, “withstand”, “be strong in” and “stand against”. In each of these cases, the whole reason for putting on the armor of God is to not be moved, pushed around, beaten down or ambushed by the enemy. The enemy is plainly identified in verse 12 where it says:“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...

Never Letting Our Guard Down

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:36 PST

blessings2you posted:

When something or someone who is called by God turns away from Him unto error, selfishness or anything contrary to the truth; very bad things start to happen. Life alienated from the truth leads to deception, delusion, misconceptions, illusions, fantasies and ultimately apostasy. Most of the time this horrible road to spiritual oblivion starts with a misstep here and a misinterpretation there; over time these mistakes build up and error usurps the truth.Anyone who ministers to God’s people, whether one at a time or in a congregation, must do everything within their power to make sure their words are seasoned with salt and the focus of their heart remains fixed on God and His Word. If lies are allowed to enter, deceit will surely follow. If distractions are allowed to fester, defeat will surely be the final outcome. Honesty, integrity and truth absolutely must be at the heart of a...

The Truth, The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:33 PST

blessings2you posted:

“You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.”Abraham Lincoln, (attributed)“I’m not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you”Friedrich NietzscheAnyone who makes a living through illusion, fabrications or twisting of the truth into lies is doomed to failure for at some point in their life; their lie will unravel and fall apart. From Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the present, men and women have mistakenly thought their cleverly devised lies would cover their transgressions in the sight of God and man.Anyone who is a notorious liar cannot be trusted to ever tell the truth. Anyone who cannot be trusted to tell the truth should never be listened to, let alone believed. Anyone who is...

Hanging On Through The Storm

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:30 PST

blessings2you posted:

Do we only trust God in the good times or every time? Do we only give praise to God when things are going great or all the time? Do we only love God when He blesses us or every day regardless of whether we are blessed or not?These are tough questions that we must ask of ourselves daily. It is so easy to get into ruts where we operate on spiritual cruise control and forget that all elements of our fellowship with God take effort and at times GREAT effort. The true test of where any of us are at spiritually is how we handle the unexpected or undesired. How we deal with these situations shows how strong or weak we are in the faith.Most of us have gone through seasons of intense pressure in our lives. Whether physical, financial, marital, mental or spiritual; pressure shows where the cracks are...

Are You For Sale?

Sun, 12 May 2013 06:30 PST

blessings2you posted:

I recently read a story about a famous NFL player who is now my age. He has had 14 operations on his right knee. His right leg is 3 inches shorter than his left leg. To make matters worse, he is uninsured and his former team who he played with for 12 years refuses to help pay his bills. He has paid $500,000 in medical bills out of his own pocket.I mention this secular story only because it serves to illustrate the futility of earthly fame and the fleeting nature of worldly wealth. When a person sells his body, heart or mind to anyone or anything other than God, they may reap the temporal benefits promised to them but in the end, they will languish in pain, anger and regret when they finally realize it was all for naught.Anyone who plays professional sports has sold their body to the entertainment...

What Was And Is And Is To Come On This Earth

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:40 PST

blessings2you posted:

I have a map on my computer that never ceases to fascinate me. This map shows all the earthquakes around the world since 1898 by magnitude. What captures my attention is the incredible arc that circles the Pacific Ocean from south of New Zealand all the way to the tip of Chile. From a volcanic standpoint, this is known as the “ring of fire”. Obviously it is also the ring of shaking.I have always been a firm believer that when God created the earth, there was land and there was water. There was one continent and there was one ocean. I believe that when God created all the plants, animals and man; everyone and everything lived on one land mass. Of course so called science says this might have been the case umpteen billion years ago, but I believe with all my heart that it was the way things were...

Does A Stiff Neck Mean I Am Stiffnecked?

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:56 PST

blessings2you posted:

Yesterday morning as I was drying my hair, I felt something “pop” in neck and ever since I have had one of those notorious “cricks” in my neck. For anyone unfamiliar with that funny word “crick” (which is NOT short for “cricket”), it simply means a painful stiffness or muscle spasm in the neck or back. I have not had one of these in many years and forgot what a hassle they are.I am not sure what the Biblical meaning of the term “stiff necked” as used by Moses to describe the Children of Israel is, but if is anything like having a “crick”, I can understand why it was a very graphic description of their disobedience. I have a feeling the word has a different meaning in the Bible, but it is interesting nonetheless.Does my current “stiff neck” mean I have been a bad boy and God is punishing...

Two Great Role Models For Us All; Aquila And Pricilla

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:36 PST

blessings2you posted:

Each one of us has a life to live, a calling to fulfill, a reason for living and a gift to share. These things vary from person to person and from one time in a person’s life to another. One of the things I have noticed over the years is how some branches of Christianity try to negate the individuality within the Body of Christ by preaching a “one size fits all” message, or as I call it; “cookie cutter Christianity”.We are all different because God made us that way. Some of us are outgoing, enthusiastic, friendly and driven in life. Others of us are laid back, relaxed, reserved and content to live what many would call a mundane existence. All of these are just fine with God and no one should feel inferior, out of place or worthless because they are “different”.We can’t all be like Paul, Peter or...

Only God Can Mend Broken Hearts And Relationships

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:57 PST

blessings2you posted:

I was an “only child” from the time my brother left home in 1963 and I graduated from high school in 1971. During those years, I witnessed the two people I loved and utterly depended on literally fall apart. My mom and dad came to the brink of divorce (or worse) over and over again during those 8 years. Usually their fighting was either about money or my dad’s addiction to alcohol. I remember countless suppers where my dad was drunk and my mom was so exasperated that she burned the meal up. Of course that set my dad off and they would yell and scream the whole meal. Time and again my mom would storm off to her room in tears and my dad would storm down to the basement to drown his sorrows in more alcohol.Neither of my parents ever thought of what their ongoing war was doing...

Slamming The Door On Unwanted Visitors

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:05 PST

blessings2you posted:

Persistent, obnoxious, troubling and aggravating; these are just a few of the words which describe one of the biggest enemies we face as Christians. They seemingly come out of nowhere and flash through our thoughts as a meteorite. Many times we are only vaguely aware of their presence while other times we know full well what they are up to. At times we want to swat them as we would a fly and at other times we shriek when they appear as if a mouse ran through the house.Of all the things that cross our minds, one of the most dangerous is doubts. Doubt is what caused Peter to cease walking on the water. Doubt is what gave Thomas quite a dubious reputation among the disciples. Doubt caused Saul and his army to quiver in the sight of Goliath. Doubt plagued Moses as he tried to live up to God’s...

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