Hi, Sweet Friends, Today I have been listing to a podcast from Rosemont Baptist Church, Pastor Rolland Kennison, speaks on God's Gift of Money. "Seeing Money Spiritually" 1 Chronicles 29:10-18 The podcast is dated October 29, 2017, the link 42.19mins. The information given is life changing. God's blessings are there for us. Listen to the story about the man who buys donuts for a stranger. This lesson is how we are to think of the money God gives us and how we are to give back. It's God's Money. We are stewards of this Money. Our money is really not our money, it is God's who gave it to us. Dave Ramsey talks about holding money in an open hand. Ownership of our money should be in an open hand because God takes, but he also gives money. God tests our heart. We need to be serious about how we give back to God. Afterall, it is God's money and not ours. "I can't wait to see what God is going to do when I relinquish my money to God", Rolland Kennison http://www.rosemontbaptist.org/sermons/ I hope you enjoyed this podcast as much as I have. God Bless you today and every day. Don't miss out on what God wants to do in your life. Blessings, CJ
The subject of gratitude is so important. First, it is important that we be greatful for the big and little things in our lives! Second, it is such a good feeling to start the day with a grateful heart! This week has been a challenge physically, mentally, and spiritually. I learned some shocking news, learned of a loved one dying, and my pain level is almost unbearable at times. It is hard to be grateful at the hard things in life and it is hard to be grateful when things are seeming to all go wrong. The beautiful thing about it all is that God never leaves us or forsakes us.
Hebrews 13:5Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsakeyou,"
Hebrews 13:6so that we confidently say,
"theLord is my helper, I will not be afraid.
what will man do to me?"
So, today, when all this life seems to be crashing down around me, I pick up my cross and follow him. I am grateful for all I have.
For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," isthe One who has shone in our hearts to give theLight of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
When all seems terrifying, remember, what God said:
He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,
If you don't know Jesus as your LORD and Savior, won't you pray this prayer with me...
Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank you for dying on the
cross for my sins. I open the door of my life to you and ask you to come
in as my Savior and Lord. Take control of my life. Thank you for
forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Make me the kind of person
you want me to be. Amen.
Hi, Sweet Friends, Sometimes, we have difficulty in life together. Here is a beautiful song that gives us hope for the future. Casting Crowns, Broken Together, is a beautiful video and song. God can mend our lives...
Lyrics:
What do you think about when you look at me
I know we’re not the fairytale you dreamed we’d be
You wore the veil, you walked the aisle, you took my hand
And we dove into a mystery
How I wish we could go back to simpler times
Before all our scars and all our secrets were in the light
Now on this hallowed ground, we’ve drawn the battle lines
Will we make it through the night
It’s going to take much more than promises this time
Only God can change our minds
CHORUS:
Maybe you and I were never meant to be complete
Could we just be broken together
If you can bring your shattered dreams and I’ll bring mine
Could healing still be spoken and save us
The only way we’ll last forever is broken together
How it must have been so lonely by my side
We were building kingdoms and chasing dreams and left love behind
I’m praying God will help our broken hearts align
And we won’t give up the fight
It’s going to take much more than promises this time
Only God can change our minds
CHORUS:
Maybe you and I were never meant to be complete
Could we just be broken together
If you can bring your shattered dreams and I’ll bring mine
Could healing still be spoken and save us
The only way we’ll last forever is broken together [x2]
Here is a study that has really helped me in my marriage,
Hi, Sweet Friends, This New Year of 2018, I am embarking on a new Bible Study. This study is called, Listening To God, by Carolyn Nystrom, Life Guide Bible Studies. You can find this study and more at this LINK
While you are visiting the site listen to this beautiful song from Casting Crowns. Here's My Heart. Here are the words of this amazing song!
Why not take some time out for God today. Study His WORD. The Bible is our open window to learning what God is, how He wants us to live, and how we should treat those around us.
A little history of my favorite hymn.
The history of the hymn How Great Thou Art begins with Mr. Carl Gustaf
Boberg (1859-1940). He was a Swedish pastor, editor, and member of the
Swedish parliament. Mr. Boberg was enjoying a nice walk when a
thunderstorm suddenly appeared out of no where. A severe wind began to
blow. After the storm was over, Mr. Boberg looked out over the clear
bay. He then heard a church bell in the distance. And the words to How
Great Thou Art begin to form in his heart -- O Lord, my God, When I in
awesome wonder, consider all the worlds Thy hands hath made. . . Can you
imagine what Boberg felt as he formed these words? There was such
calmness after the fierce storm he could only utter those words of
peace.
This poem, titled O Store Gud (O Great God) was published
in 1891 in Witness of the Truth, the weekly newspaper that Boberg
edited. It was later translated in German. In 1927, it was published in a
Russian version of the German text.
How Great Thou Art -- Translated by Stuart K. Hine
How
Great Thou Art was translated by Stuart K. Hine, the English missionary
to Ukraine. He found some version of the Russian text and sang it at an
evangelistic meeting with his wife. He then translated the first three
stanzas into English, which was sung at an evangelistic meeting in
England during World War One. He published the first three verses (in
both English and Russian) in 1949 in Grace and Peace, a Russian
evangelistic paper which Hine edited. He later wrote the fourth verse as
a triumphant message of life eternal.
Of the hymn's importance
he said: "When we reach that heavenly home, we will fully understand the
greatness of God, and will bow in humble adoration, saying to Him, O
Lord my God, how great thou art." May we all live in such a way that we
will be ready when Jesus Christ appears to receive the saints. Our
heavenly home awaits us, all of those who have received Christ in
obedience.
Dr. J. Edwin Orr of Fuller Theological Seminary, is
said to have brought the hymn to America. After hearing it sung in
India, he introduced it to various Christian groups in America. In 1954,
Dr. Cyrus Nelson of Gospel Light Publications copyrighted and published
the song.
How Great Thou Art -- Sung by George Beverly Shea
How
Great Thou Art was sung by George Beverly Shea at the London Crusade of
the Billy Graham evangelistic team in 1954. He later sang this song
over 100 times during a revival in New York at a Billy Graham Crusade.
This caused the hymn to receive new attention in Sweden and America and
be published in several songbooks.
Today millions across the
world continue to sing this beautiful song. Giving God all praise,
glory, and honor for who He is -- the Creator of this universe.
God be with you as you go about your day.
May your life be a testimony of your love of Jesus Christ.
Enjoy!
CJD.Sign
