September 2010
47 posts
run
Therefore I do not run like a woman running aimlessly; I do not fight like a woman beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
1 corinthians 9:26-27
“How foolish it is to throw away eternity for a momentary worldly pleasure.”
“It is the highest privilege on earth to be an ambassador of Christ to the...”
“Live as though Christ died yesterday, rose from the grave today, and is coming...”
Before you Quit your Church →
An article that is brief and straight to the point about what to think about before leaving a church to attend another one.
I choose
I choose His lifestyle over mine.
I choose to love Him more than my flesh.
I choose to be merciful, compassionate, and giving for He is.
I choose holiness over worldliness.
I choose freedom over bondage.
I choose truth over comfort.
I choose Christ.
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WatchFOLLOW JESUS
What does Jesus mean when He tells us to follow Him? Are we supposed to just agree with what He says, or does He really mean we’re supposed to do the things He did and live the life He lived? Once we understand how to follow Jesus, we see the hard life that might be in store for us, and then the real question becomes not how, but why we would want to follow Him in the...
WatchFEAR GOD
What does the Bible mean when it tells us to fear God? Is it a kind of respect or reverence as many in the church seem to see it today, or is it really more of a paralyzing fear that can drive you to your knees in trembling? A clear understanding of what the Bible teaches can lead to a true fear of God, which can ultimately lead to the life we were intended to...
“Let us never doubt for a moment, that the preaching of Christ crucified – the old story of His blood, righteousness, and substitution – is enough for all the spiritual necessities of all mankind. It is not worn out. It is not obsolete. It has not lost its power. We need nothing new – nothing more broad and kind – nothing more intellectual – nothing more effectual. We need nothing but the true...
“Complacency is unworthy of the church’s calling.”
– John Stott
“The people we immediately like are the people who give us the respect we...”
– John Stott
“Fight your battles on your knees.”
– Charles Stanley
He told us that we are the light...
wchung:
“Sometimes I would like to ask God why He allows poverty, suffering, and injustice when He could do something about it.”
“Well, why don’t you ask Him?”
“Because I’m afraid He’d ask me the same question.” -Anonymous
Magnificent Obsession
Lord, I don’t want to be offended when it all comes down.
I pledge my allegiance to Jesus.. to the son of David, the Jewish Messiah, Prince of Peace, the Slain lamb born to be a King, the humble Savior, the Lion of Judah, Lover of my soul, the greatest servant, Avenger of the Wicked, The Righteous Judge of the Nations,and the Beautiful Bridegroom.
When the nations rage against Him I...
Rendings of the Heart
In ref to Malachi 1:6-15
Christians are coming to the church but half their heart is for something else. He doesn’t want it. It’s all or nothing.
Sons of Aaron: Nadub and Abihu lit a useless fire. They showed contempt to God’s name.
When King David has fallen in sin the enemies of God showed contempt to God. Why did God rebuke David instead of the enemies? It’s because...
Malachi 1:6-15
Malachi 1:6-15
6 ”A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?” says the LORD Almighty. “It is you, O priests, who show contempt for my name. “But you ask, ‘How have we shown contempt for your name?’ 7 “You place defiled food on my altar.
“By saying...
perfume
I want to take my passion and put it in a bottle, just to break it on your feet.
I want to take my affections and put them in a bottle, just to waste them at your feet.
I just want to thank you, thank you Jesus.
Holiness
2 Peter 3:9-14
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be...
“Note to self: DIE jen. DIE. DDDIIIIEEEEEE.”
– Lose yourself so that you can gain it in the end.
Break
Break me of my self-sufficiency.
Break me of self-reliance.
Break me of standing up for self.
Break me of self-pity
Break me of self-preservation.
Just rid me of myself for I belong to you Jesus.
1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you...
4 Marks of a Hell-Bound Man
John 8:21-30
As I have been traveling across America this past week and ministering in a number of cities and encountering a number of people, I have been reminded again of the tragic reality that there is a world dying in sin. And as I was thinking about our brief meditation time this morning in preparation for the Lord’s table, my heart was drawn to John chapter 8. Would you open your...
Jesus, come quickly!
I have been actually for the last couple of days, researching on Dr. Owuor.
If you have never heard of this man, many are saying that he’s a prophet and that he is speaking “Repentance and to make straight paths for the Lord’s return.”
I cannot say that he’s false for all his prophecies have come true… according to youtube and
...
awaken us
5 Then the word of the LORD came to me: 6 ”O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter does?” declares the LORD. “Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. 7 If at any time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down and destroyed, 8 and if that nation I warned repents of its evil, then I will relent and not...
luke 10:27
Conform me to the likeness of your son. Whatever it takes, I will obey. Help me to love you Lord more than my flesh.
Hebrews 11:28
“The cross does not give us a minor shift or two with regard to a few of our...”
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Albert Martin
Standing in the gap
Dream 07/19/09
I was standing on the top floor of a very tall building. This building was the social center where people were partying, drinking, having orgies, listening to death metal, making out, etc. As I walked up the stairs toward that scene, I looked up into the sky. The sky formed a building made out of billions of stars that looked like the whitehouse/pantheon/an architecture that was...
Renew me.
Father, I desire to search you out. I want to follow you as you lead me into the depth of your heart where there is great anguish and pain but also security and love. More than a woman who has spurts of great passion and moments of hungering for your word, make me to walk steadily with a whole heart abandoned. Help me by your overwhelming grace to not be distracted by the momentay bliss and...
“So much work is being hindered when we are not living lives that are completely...”
– p4cm
WatchMisty Edwards: Always on His Mind
Lord, I will seek You On my bed, think upon You In the day, I’ll dream of You You’re always on my mind With my whole heart I’ll love You With my mind and my strength too Waste my life searching for You You’re always on my mind Though I’m poor and needy, the Lord thinks upon me Though His name is Holy, I’m always on His mind -...
WatchMatt Chandler on Suffering
"A Christian, he believes God had a plan for him... →
