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Daily Bible Reading 2006-12-31 05:52:00 Double click on the verses to read the verses online. In the new window, click on the speaker icon to listen to the verses.Old Testament: Nehemiah 13:1-31 New Testament Revelation 22:1-21Psalms/Proverbs Pslam 150-1:6 Based on NIV Seasons of Reflections Messages referring to the Bible Reading: LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MENTHE CITY OF GLORYThe Instruments of Worship Play Silent NightHow to Read the Bible Book by Book Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart; Price: $11.04(35% off)Customer Review: This book provides specific guidance for reading each book of the Bible by providing an introduction and summary of each book. This title also tries to tie together the big picture and how each book fits ... [Buy from Amazon]Categories: Daily Bible Nehemiah Revelation Psalms sermon ...

A FEW THOUGHT ABOUT "RESOLUTIONS" 2006-12-31 03:02:00 "For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again" - Proverbs 24:16If you make a New Year's Resolution chances are the resolution will fall by the wayside in a few weeks. We tend to have the attitude that once we fail at our "resolution" it's all over. One strike, then you're out.One problem is our definition for resolution. The root word for "resolution" is not resolute (firmly determined in purpose or staunch) but rather the definition is to resolve (the act or process of resolving, or solving by breaking up into small parts to analyze).I'm not saying never make resolutions, they can be a good thing. Just make them wisely, understanding that your goal is a life change attitude that comes from inside; not seeing how long you can carry out a new activity.Spend some time in quiet meditation and ask yourself if you are satisfied with where you are in the Lord. Are you comfortable with how often you pray or read The Word? I hope not. I believe every one of us has room to i ...

Daily Bible Reading 2006-12-30 05:00:00 Double click on the verses to read the verses online. In the new window, click on the speaker icon to listen to the verses.Old Testament: Nehemiah 9:38 - 11:21 New Testament Revelation 20:1-15Psalms/Proverbs Psalm 149:1-9 Based on NIV Seasons of Reflections Messages referring to the Bible Reading: THE NEW RESOLVETHE WAYS GOD WORKSONE THOUSAND YEARS OF PEACENEW SONGS OF JOY Play Silent NightHow to Read the Bible Book by Book Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart; Price: $11.04(35% off)Customer Review: This book provides specific guidance for reading each book of the Bible by providing an introduction and summary of each book. This title also tries to tie together the big picture and how each book fits ... [Buy from Amazon]Categories: Daily Bible Nehemiah Revelation Psalms sermon ...

THANK YOU, FATHER 2006-12-30 03:31:00 Thank you, Father, for all You have given me, much more than I could even count. For sunlight that streams into my window and warms my weary heart. For moonlight on the nights I called out to You and let You wash away my tears. For people who love me when I seem most unlovable but when I need their love the most. For giving them the grace. For holding my heart when it is trembling. For being that guiding Light when I am lost in the dark, with nowhere to go. For caring enough to send the very best. For the peace that my prayers are answered. For the power you give to such a weak soul as mine when I reach out and touch you. When I say "Dear God..." and You flow through me and suddenly everything makes sense again. For taking away the confusion when my heart is aching and when I do not understand. For soothing the fears that plague me so I can hardly move. For putting a smile on my face and laughter in my heart at the strangest times. For music which causes my very soul to sing and soar o ...

Just Pedal ... 2006-12-29 17:17:00 At first I saw God as my observer, my judge, keeping track of thethings I did wrong, so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell whenI die. He was out there sort of like a president. I recognized hispicture when I saw it, but I really didn't know Him. But later on, when I met God, it seemed as though life were rather likea bike ride, but it was a tandem bike, and I noticed that God was atthe back, helping me pedal. I don't know when it was that he suggested that we change places, butlife has not been the same since. When I had control I knew the way. Itwas rather boring, but predictable. It was the shortest distance betweentwo points. But when he took the lead, He knew delightful long cuts, upmountains, and through rocky places at breakneck speeds. It was all Icould do to hang on! Even though it looked like madness, He said, "Pedal!" I worried and wasanxious and asked, "Where are you taking me?" He laughed and didn'tanswer! and I started to learn to trust. I forgot my boring life ...

Daily Bible Reading 2006-12-28 18:04:00 Double click on the verses to read the verses online. In the new window, click on the speaker icon to listen to the verses.Old Testament: Nehemiah 9:1-37 New Testament Revelation 19:11-21Psalms/Proverbs Psalm 148:7-14 Based on NIV Seasons of Reflections Messages referring to the Bible Reading: LET US BOW BEFORE OUR MAKERTHE RIDER ON THE WHITE HORSEUNIVERSAL PRAISE Play Silent NightHow to Read the Bible Book by Book Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart; Price: $11.04(35% off)Customer Review: This book provides specific guidance for reading each book of the Bible by providing an introduction and summary of each book. This title also tries to tie together the big picture and how each book fits ... [Buy from Amazon]Categories: Daily Bible Nehemiah Revelation Psalms sermon ...

Remember the Duck? 2006-12-28 18:01:00 There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm.He was given a slingshot to play with,but only in the woods.He practiced in the woods,but he could never hit the target.Getting a little discouraged, he headed back to dinner.As he was walking back, he saw grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let it fly, and hit the duck square in the head and killed it.He was shocked and grieved.In a panic, he hid the dead duck in a woodpileonly to see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but said nothing. After lunch that day Grandma said,"Sally, let's wash the dishes." But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to helpin the kitchen today didn't you Johnny?" And then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes. Later, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing,and Grandma said, "I'm sorry, but I need Sally to help make supper." But Sally smiled and said, "Well, that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help."And she wh ...

Daily Bible Reading 2006-12-27 17:59:00 Double click on the verses to read the verses online. In the new window, click on the speaker icon to listen to the verses.Old Testament: Nehemiah 7:4 - 8:18 New Testament Revelation 18:17b - 19:10Psalms/Proverbs Psalm 148:1-6 Based on NIV Seasons of Reflections Messages referring to the Bible Reading: THE SHINING LIGHTTHE DRAGON LADYTHE RIDER ON THE WHITE HORSEUNIVERSAL PRAISE Play Silent NightHow to Read the Bible Book by Book Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart; Price: $11.04(35% off)Customer Review: This book provides specific guidance for reading each book of the Bible by providing an introduction and summary of each book. This title also tries to tie together the big picture and how each book fits ... [Buy from Amazon]Categories: Daily Bible Nehemiah Revelation Psalms sermon ...

Food For Thought 2006-12-27 17:50:00 God didn't promise days without pain,laughter without sorrow, sun without rain,but He did promise strength for the day,comfort for the tears, and light for the way.Disappointments are like road humps,they slow you down a bit but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards.Don't stay on the humps too long. Move on!When you feel down because you didn't get what you want, just sit tight and be happy,because God is thinking of something better to give you. When something happens to you, good or bad, consider what it means.There's a purpose to life's events, to teach you how to laugh more or not to cry too hard.You can't make someone love you, all you can do is be someone who can be loved,the rest is up to the person to realize your worth.What the heart gives away is never gone... It is kept in the hearts of others.Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risks.Secure a special place in your heart. A certain place only you can enter.For there will come a time when you ne ...

Daily Bible Reading 2006-12-26 21:14:00 Double click on the verses to read the verses online. In the new window, click on the speaker icon to listen to the verses.Old Testament: Nehemiah 5:1 - 7:3 New Testament Revelation 18:1-17Psalms/Proverbs Proverbs 31:10-20 Based on NIV Seasons of Reflections Based on NIV Seasons of Reflection 365-Day Bible Messages referring to the Bible Reading: DON'T BACK DOWN -- BUILD UPDON'T VACILLATE -- PERPETUATE!THE DRAGON LADYTHE NOBLE WOMANPlay Silent NightHow to Read the Bible Book by Book Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart; Price: $11.04(35% off)Customer Review: This book provides specific guidance for reading each book of the Bible by providing an introduction and summary of each book. This title also tries to tie together the big picture and how each book fits ... [Buy from Amazon]Categories: Daily Bible Nehemiah Revelation Proverbs sermon ...

The Auction 2006-12-26 20:59:00 A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection imaginable, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Viet Nam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son. About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands. He said, “Sir, you don’t know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art.” The young man held out his package. “I know this isn’t much. I’m not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.” The father opened the pac ...

Daily Bible Reading 2006-12-25 19:14:00 Double click on the verses to read the verses online. In the new window, click on the speaker icon to listen to the verses.Old Testament: Nehemiah 3:1 - 4:23 New Testament Revelation 17:1 - 18Psalms/Proverbs Psalm 147:12-20Based on NIV Seasons of Reflection 365-Day Bible Messages referring to the Bible Reading: DON'T BE PARALYZED -- GET ORGANIZED!DON'T BACK DOWN -- BUILD UPTHE DRAGON LADYTHE AFFLICTED WILL BECOME THE AFFLUENTPlay Silent NightHow to Read the Bible Book by Book Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart; Price: $11.04(35% off)Customer Review: This book provides specific guidance for reading each book of the Bible by providing an introduction and summary of each book. This title also tries to tie together the big picture and how each book fits ... [Buy from Amazon]Categories: Daily Bible Nehemiah Revelation Psalms sermon ...

Sometimes 2006-12-25 19:13:00 Somtimes when all life's lessons have been learned And sun and stars forever more have setThe things which our weak judgements here have spurned The things o'er which we grieved with lashes wet Will flash before us out of life's dark night As stars shine most in deeper tints of blue, And we shall see how all God's plans were right And how what seemed reproof was love most true. Then be content, poor heart God's plans, like lilies pure and white unfold We must not tear the close-shut leaves apart Time will reveal the chalices of Gold And if, through patient toil we reach the land Where tired feet with sandals loose may rest Where we shall clearly see and understand I think that we will say "God knew the best" By May Riley Smith Wishing you a joyful Christmas celebrating Jesus, our Saviour's birth, and a blessed New Year.Play MusicPraying with the Psalmsby Eugene H. Peterson; Price: $10.01 (-23%)Customer Review: If you're familiar with "The Message" by Eugene Peterson, you will e ...

A Franciscan Benediction 2006-12-25 19:09:00 May God bless you with discomfort…At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships,So that you may live deep within your heart.May God bless you with anger…At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,So that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.May God bless you with tears…To shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection,starvation and war,So that you may reach out your hand to comfort themAnd turn their pain into joy. And may God bless you with enough foolishness…To believe that you can make a difference in this world.So that you can do What others claim cannot be done.Amen(A Benediction – origin uncertain, described bysome as Franciscan)Play MusicPraying with the Psalmsby Eugene H. Peterson; Price: $10.01 (-23%)Customer Review: If you're familiar with "The Message" by Eugene Peterson, you will enjoy this daily devotional. I love what he says in his introduction, "We are most ourselves when we pray" and "When that deep, deep center of our lives ...