Chicago Student Beat To Death

I just read a news story about students beating another student to death and the acts were caught on video. It seems that a cell phone shows footage of a group of teens viciously kicking, beating and striking a 16 year old honor student with splintered railroad ties in Chicago. Over the years we hear more and more about violence on campus's by students against both students and faculty.
 
As Christian's we need to cover our children, our teens, our schools and our college campus's with prayer. Please also pray for the family of the victim.

The Wonderful Throne Of Grace

Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.

The power of prayer. As members of the body of Christ, we have a powerful arsenal within the promises of God. Prayer! The reality that we can come boldly before the Throne of Grace, and make our requests known unto God. Not a throne of judgement or condemnation. But the wonderful Throne of Grace. Be passionate about and within your prayers.
 
Prayer Changes Things!
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They Need Our Love

Children are so special. They look up to us as parents and look to us for protection, guidance and love. I have always been amazed at life. It's like here we are. We are born, come into this world and life and have no knowledge of anything. We look to our parents for every need when we are first born and the years to follow.
 
As parents we have the joy and responsibility of caring for our children as they grow through life. Sometimes that comes with challenges, however when love is applied, love prevails. For love is the greatest of all gifts and a gift that brings joy, happiness, and security to the life of a child.
 
Be a blessings to your children through extra measures of love. It will make all the difference in the world to them.
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Online Bible & Word Search

I love using Blue Letter Bible to study the Bible and perform word searches. It sure beats going from page to page using the Bible and other reading materials. Blue Letter is simple, fast and offers powerful scriptural word searches and even has great commentaries. If you haven't used Blue Letter Bible, give it a try at www.blueletterbible.com
 
Blessings and have fun!
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Looking For A Custom Blog Banner

Looking for a custom blog banner? A custom blog banner can really add some life to a blog. Just imagine the colors that can be incorporated to match your overall blog design and layout. You might even have noticed the blog banner at the top of this blog. A simple design put together in Photoshop SC3.
 
If your looking to breath some life into your blog with a custom designed blog banner, contact Custom Blog Banners at:  http://custom-blog-banners.blogspot.com/ . All they need is your blog address so they can see your layout and color scheme and they can design you a colorful banner that will complement your blog.
 
From the simple to the intense, Custom Blog Banners can assist you.

Sharing Fellowship With Others

Many times we apply the word fellowship only to church, church gatherings and things that have to do with church. However, the simplicity of sharing lunch with a friend or even a co worker is sharing fellowship. Just imagine all the opportunities that arise daily where we can share fellowship with others. To simply be a friend to someone else and allow the love of Christ to shine through us.
 
Friends are important. Companionship is important. We all need others in our life to hang around with, to share with and yes even to communicate our problems with. Sometimes a listening ear can make all the difference in the world. Take some time and be a friend to someone in need. Share fellowship with them and be a blessing to them.
 
There are eternal rewards awaiting those who bless others.
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Turning Sour Days Into Days Of Blessings

So maybe yesterday wasn't a perfect day. I've been there. We all have bad days and sometimes weeks that we'd just soon forget. Let me encourage you in this. Yesterday is gone and today is here. It's a new day. Smile and be happy. Don't let the yesterdays of life ruin your todays. Enjoy today and make the best of it and look forward to tomorrow being an even better day.
 
Blessings and smile.
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Winter, Midwest, Buurrrrr

The winter months will soon be here. Buurrrrrr ...... it's going to be cold and wet. Some of you living in the Midwest are going to experience lots of cold, wet, snow and ice. Well, that's actually a understantment. Don't wait until winter is here to prepare for severe weather conditions. Make provisions in advance. Make sure that you have everything in order before that time comes. To include all the necessities just in case you find yourself snowed and iced in. As for the waters that will rise, make provisions, be safe and safeguard your families. Make provisions to help others, your neighbors and those in need.
 
There are blessings to be found in making provisions for dramatic weather conditions.
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Movies That Entertain, Yet Sow Character Flaws

We all love a good movie. Over the years movies have changed. It seems that most of the popular movies are filled with violence, murder, hate, death and lots of explosive destruction. That's entertainment. However, what seeds do these movies sow into the hearts and minds of humanity? Why is it that people love to watch movies about murder, violence and scenes that are so life like a real that show human beings being killed? People literally feed on the violence and violent ways. What are the affects upon young boys and girls when they are exposed to such things? What are the affects upon late teens?
 
We should all be careful what we allow our children to watch, the seeds just might produce fruit, rotten fruit.
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A World Of Light And Darkness

Ouch! Life is not always filled with joy. Sometimes life is filled with pain, loss and very difficult times. Just look around our world, or the community that you live in. Just watch the evening news or listen to the local radio station. Life can just seem hard and unfair at times.
 
What a world we live in. There is beauty and there is heartache. There is light and there is darkness. There is love and there is hatred. For everything pure and lovely, there is almost a complete opposite. Yet this is our world.
 
Together, we can all make a difference, one day, and one life at a time.
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When Things Shift Beneath Us

Jesus spoke of the man who built his house on solid foundation vs. the man that built his house on sand. One was built on rock solid foundation, while the other was not. Jesus went on to say that the house built on the solid foundation could withstand difficult times, that the winds could blew and the house would remain, but that the house built on sand would not stand and great would be the fall of it. Just imagine the endless situations and circumstances that this application could apply to.
 
Sometimes it's possible to start out on solid foundation and slowly be moved to unstable foundation. One way for this to happen is through compromise. We all occasionally compromise, however if we continue to walk in compromise it can cause a shift and that shift can lead to unstable grounds.
 
When this happens, we must examine situations, ourselves, and the path that we have taken. For it's easy to get off course in today's world.
 
There are blessings found in the straight and narrow.
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Guard Your Heart, Mind & Ears

As Christian's and especially babes in Christ. We must always be careful of what we are chewing on. If it doesn't line up with God's Word, we might just find that we are chewing on meat that is not from God. That's why it's so important to read and study God's Word. Otherwise we might find ourselves receiving another gospel, and following the teachings of men that are not scriptural.
 
There are blessings in reading, studying and understanding God's Word.
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Examining Our Heart Through The Words We Speak

It is written that out of the mouth comes forth the abundance of the heart. So, what does that say about the heart? In such cases when angers are present, uncontrollable angers, bitterness, and words that are the fruit of such. What is in the heart? In the heart filled with peace, grace, mercy, compassion, love and the fruits of the Spirit. Is the heart overflowing with the love of Christ?
 
Just fuel for thought.
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The Dangers Of Jealousy

Jealousy burns like fire devouring our character. When the flames of jealousy burn hot, rage is born. When rage is born, murder comes forth from the heart. Evil and wicked thoughts come forth and the end of jealousy can be very destructive to the soul and the lives of others.
 
For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
 
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Fruit That Is Not Healthy

We all occasionally encounter anger. Anger is one of the ways we express many different emotions. That is to say that under the anger can be a variety of feelings and emotions. Yet when anger becomes rage and enters into those uncontrollable stages, that anger is dangerous and can bring destruction to all that experience it. Un controllable anger can destroy a home, a family, a marriage and even close friendships. It is like a flood that overtakes people and their lives.
 
Here are some proverbs on anger: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
 
To learn more about anger, simply perform a word search at blueletterbible.com
 
Blessings, in the peace of God
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The Business Of The Kingdom

Have you ever asked yourself what is the business of the Kingdom. Jesus said that He was about His Father's business. Jesus also called the money changers and those selling merchandise out side of the Temple, some pretty harsh things.
 
When you read the Bible and the accounts of Jesus and the Apostles, what do you find? Do you find a huge marketing concept? Do you find a huge merchandising concept? Did Jesus and the Apostles set up store fronts, open business and market God's Word, Salvation, Redemption and charge admission on the Day Of Pentecost.
 
Yet today, church's are big business. I've been pondering that a lot lately, wondering if such things are being about the Father's business.
 
Blessings, in Christ

Cleansing The Atmosphere Around You

Have you ever seen a swarm of snakes. Maybe as a child out exploring or in a movie on television. Most people dislike snakes and the thought of having 100's of snakes around them could send their blood pressure through the sky. Now picture the unseen, the spiritual realm and just imagine 100's of spiritual snakes running around your home creating problems with the ability to inflict frustrations, irritations, anger, divisions, rage, emotional, mental and physical problems. Just imagine if the very forces of darkness and spiritual wickedness were unleashed against you and your family. What would be you defense against these unseen spiritual forces?
 
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.
 
The Lord's prayer:
 
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
 
Read Matthew 6:9 -13
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Finding Peace Daily

Over the years in my walk with God I've come to a place where I daily find peace raining in my life. I've come to love the peace of God and love experiencing it. Thinking back I wonder how I even functioned when my life was ruled by irritations, frustrations, bitterness, fear and every other thing that comes with life and that life throws at us.
 
So what's the formula? Well my formula is Jesus, prayer, worship, reading the word of God and the fact that God simply brought me out of darkness and a life of walking in darkness. Jesus is the Prince of Peace and God does give us a peace that surpasses all understanding.
 
However to truly find peace, one must pursue peace. Seek the Prince of Peace and peace will find you.
Blessings, in the peace of God
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Quick, Powerful, Sharp

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
 
Blessings in the Word of God
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Faith That Is Solid Like A Rock

There are many things that one can place their faith in. Even in church, there are many things. You can place your faith in the pastor, in the elder ship, in leaders, in people, in friends, and even in prophetic words. Now that's not to say that having faith in others is a bad thing. Even so, if you place your faith in God and in the word of God, your faith will be built on solid ground.
 
It is written that faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Build the foundations of your faith on rock solid ground. Read the word of God.
 
Blessings and may your faith be increase as you read God's Word.
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Just Imagine If You Had The Formula To Living A Successful Life

Just imagine if your house was not built on concrete, but rather sand. Things could become very unstable at any given time. A earthquake could occur, or a winter storm. There could be a flood, or even a mudslide. The results could be very bad. Just imagine all the potential possibilities for disaster if your house was built on sand. Now imagine your life being built on sand.
 
Here are the words of Jesus on the matter. Life changing words that are over 2,000 years old, yet eternal.
 
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
 
They key is reading, knowing and understanding the sayings of Jesus.

Blessings, in Christ and His Words.
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Make That Call, Send That Letter

Is there someone that you've lost contact with? Maybe a old high school friend, maybe a old co worker, maybe a relative or close close family member? We all get busy and the freeway of life just seems to consume our time. Grandparents, uncles, aunts, best friends and people that we've spent time with just seem to fall onto the back burners of our life. Many times we are reminded of those people in thought. We make plans to contact them, but life's freeway once again consumes us. Maybe the Holy Spirit is putting someone on your heart right now. Take time and make that call. You just might put a smile on some one's face.
 
Blessings, in Christ.
 

We All, Can Make A Difference

Remember, we all can make a difference. In our homes, in our communities, with our families, on the job and at every corner. Each one of us has something to add to our world to make it a better place. Take time and make time to make a difference, a positive difference in the lives of others. Be a blessing to others and encourage them with your love and friendship.

The Cold Wet Upcoming Winter

They say that we are in for a cold wet winter this year. No doubt that we could use some rain here in California. It's been a hot summer and last year we didn't see a lot of rain fall. El Nino they say is the season to come with lots of rain. After all the recent fires over the last two years, that means potential mud slides and all sorts of problems. But then again, the weather man has been known to prophesy some false weather reports. Even so, be prepared for a wonderful wet rainy winter. Keep your eye's and prayers on the midwest and the east coast. Especially where the tornado's hit and the hurricanes come sliding in. Yes, times are changing, the seasons are changing and nature is calling out.

Remember, regardless of the seasons and what they bring. God's loves you and His love is eternal and never changing.
Blessings, in the love of God.
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