Can you imagine what it was like the night Jesus was born? How the shepherds felt when the angel told them about The birth of the Savior? How the wise men felt when the finally reached the baby Jesus? How Mary felt knowing she had given birth to the Son Of God? The responsibility that Joseph must have felt knowing that it was his duty to protect Jesus till he grew up? I wish I could have been one of the people in Bethlehem that night!

As we Celebrate Christmas, please don't forget it's true meaning! The birth Of Jesus, God's Son and the Savior of the World! To me, his gift of forgiveness and eternal life are more precious then anything else!

As the song goes, "I can only Imagine"

It overwhelms me when I try to imagine what it's going to be like to be in the presence of Jesus. What will it be like? I know that everyone will bow before him, both saved and unsaved. What's it going to be for the saved? Will some of us just run up to Him and embrace Him after he says "Enter, my good and Faithful servant"? Will some of us just be so over whelmed that they will jump for joy and shout? For the unsaved, It will be a lot different...

Bible Reading for last week of Oct. and Nov.


10-26: Isiaiah 12-13
10-27 " 14-15
10-28 " 16-17
10-29 " 18-19
10-30 " 20-21
10-31 " 22-23
11-1 " 24-25
11-2 " 26-27
11-3 " 28-29
11-4 " 30-31
11-5 " 32-33
11-6 " 34-35
11-7 " 36-37
11-8 " 38-39
11-9 " 40-41
11-10 " 42-43
11-11 " 44-45
11-12 " 46-47
11-13 " 48-49
11-14 " 50-51
11-15 " 52-53
11-16 " 54-55
11-17 " 56-57
11-18 " 58-59
11-20 " 60-61
11-20 " 62-63
11-21 " 64-65
11-22 " 66 Jeremiah 1
11-23 Jeremiah 2-3
11-24 " 4-5
11-25 " 6-7
11-26 " 8-9
11-27 " 10-11
11-28 " 12-13
11-29 " 14-15
11-30 " 16-17

WHY I CHOOSE TO BE A CHRISTIAN

I have been a Christian for 11 years. Why do I choose to be one? There are a lot of reasons why I follow Jesus. Here are some of them:


1: Jesus died for EVERYONE, we are all sinners.
2: By trusting in Him, my sins are forgiven.
3: Because my sins are forgiven , I will have eternal life and be in Heaven.
4: Without Jesus, I would be on the way to Hell.
5: He loves me more than any human could.
6: His plan for my life is a lot better then what I could design.
7: When you pray, he hears you, and listens without any preconcieved notions.

I was not forced into Christianity. God spoke to my heart and said “come to me.”

When I was a kid, I did not believe in God. I figured “If there is a God, why isn't he helping me when
I'm being tortured and picked on in school? If he does exist, he must not think much of me.” When I became a believer, it became clear to me that He allowed it to happen so that I would trust in Him. It took me a long time for that to sink in, but it was for the best, and has made me a stronger person.

I've had a lot of things going on with me the past couple of weeks. I've told you all about my problems, but God seems to be tellin me something.  A couple weeks ago, I found a magazine at Church, with 2 articles that could have been written about me.  The first one was about a   guy that was dealing with a weight problem, and he was turning to God for help with that. The one thing that really gave me hope was that he was married, even though he checked in at over 400 lbs.  I'm not that big, but it gives me hope that there's gotta be some woman out there that can look past stuff like that.  Second article was about a guy who got picked on in school like I did and it took him a while to get over it and forgive.  Ok..Saturday, while at the store, I ran into the lady that got my Mom hurt.  I walked away so that I wouldn't cause a scene.  Then on Sunday, wouldn't you know it, the sermon was on forgivness?  Funny how God lines things up to happen, isn't it? Well, after all this stuff, I feel a LOT better, letting all that crap go. 

God hears our prayers, but it's a 2 way street, we have to listen to what HE has to say!

Today in Sunday School, the topic was forgivness. I've posted about this before, because it's a bit difficult for me to forgive, when it comes to all the things I've been through. But, I'm trying with everything I have to come to terms with what happened to my Mom and what happened to me in school , and hopefully soon I'll be able to put it all behind me and forgive the people involved.

Lord, after hearing about how some of the people who live in a trailer court near where I live are in really bad straights, please help me not dwell and complain about my problems!

Some Prayer Requests for today:

For My Mom, who has to have some medical tests in October
For me to lose more weight
For everyone who needs help anywhere in the world.

I really am starting to admire Dan, my pastor. How he does all of his pastoral duties and takes care of his big family I will never know! But he is a great guy, and an excellent preacher. You can tell God is working through him!

I'm getting ready to read Revelation again. I've tried to read it before, but some of the things in it are way over my head. The only thing I know is that Jesus' return is sooner then most of us think!

Lord, I pray that you would help me get over my shyness so that I can be a more effective witness for you!

This Week

This week, we have Vacation Bible School at my church, and my Mom and I helped out.  It's amazing how quick some kids can pick up knowledge!  Most of them were eager to learn about God, and did a good job!

Things You Never Hear In Church

Things You Never Hear in Church

- Hey! It's my turn to sit in the front pew.

- I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time.

- Personally I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf.

- I've decided to give our church the $500 a month I used to send to TV evangelists.

- I volunteer to be the permanent teacher for the Junior High Sunday School class.

- Forget the denominational minimum salary, let's pay our pastor so he can live like we do.

- I love it when we sing hymns I've never heard before!

- Since we're all here, let's start the service early.

- Pastor, we'd like to send you to this Bible seminar in the Bahamas.

- Nothing inspires me and strengthens my commitment like our annual stewardship campaign!

Christian One Liners

Christian One Liners Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes come close. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* People are funny; they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you? *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Some minds are like concrete thoroughly mixed up and permanently set. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Peace starts with a smile. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from? *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* A lot of church members who are singing "Standing on the Promises" are just sitting on the premises. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Be ye fishers of men. You catch them - He'll clean them. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Don't put a question mark where God put a period. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Forbidden fruits create many jams. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* God grades on the cross, not the curve. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts!" *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* He who angers you, controls you! *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* If God is your Co-pilot - swap seats! *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* Prayer: Don't give God instructions -- just report for duty! *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not protect you. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* We don't change the message, the message changes us. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given. *+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*

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Bible Reading Plan for June

6-1: 2 Corinthians 10-11
 6-2              "        12-13
6-3: Galatians    1-2
6-4:   "               3-4
6-5    "               5-6

6-6: Ephesians 1-2
6-7:    "             3-4
6-8:    "             5-6
6-9:  Phillipians 1-2
6-10:  "             3-4
6-11: Colossians 1-2
6-12:    "               3-4
6-13: 1 Thess. 1-2
6-14:   "            3-4
6-15:   "            5  2 Thess. 1
6-16:                        "         2-3
6-17:   1 Timothy 1-2
6-18        "            3-4
6-19:       "            5-6
6-20:   2 Timothy 1-2
6-21:        "           3-4
6-22:    Titus 1-2
6-23:       "     3  Philemon
6-24: Hebrews 1-2
6-25:  "              3-4
6-26:  "              5-6
6-27:  "              7-8
6-28:  "              9-10
6-29:  "               11-12
6-30:  "                13, James 1
     

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Prayer for the day

Lord, I pray that justice will be done for this kid in Florida who was treated in such a cruel manner by his classmates and teacher.  No person should have to put up with that!

Lets see:

We have wars going on, earthquakes, people starving, crazy weather, and all sorts of stuff going on. Does Matthew 24 ring a bell? We were warned! Don't call me a nutcase, but it's my firm belief that Jesus will be here SOON!

Today, let's all pray for those killed, injured, or left homeless in that typhoon in Burma.

This week, we had Revival at my Church. The Guest Speaker had powerful messages every night. From it, I got a lot. I now realize that there are still some things in my Life that I need to let God handle. So That's exactly What I'm gonna do!

Christian

By Maya Angelou


When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin."
I'm whispering "I was lost,"
Now I'm found and forgiven.

When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need CHRIST to be my guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
and need HIS strength to carry on.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
but, God believes I am worth it.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain,
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.

When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
who received God's good grace, somehow.

A common misconception is that once you become a Christian, your life will be nothing but smooth sailing. That is wrong! How can we grow if we had no difficulties in life? After a fairly difficult week this week, I've come to learn that the hard way. I am going to try my hardest from now on to give my troubles to God and let him lead the way!

We are born broken , but the Grace of God is the Glue that repairs us!

April 1: Mark 10-11
2: " 12-13
3: " 14-15
4: " Mark 16-Luke1
5: Luke 2-3
6: " 4-5
7: " 6-7
8: " 8-9
9: " 10-11
10: " 12-13
11: " 14-15
12: " 16-17
13: " 18-19
14: " 20-21
15: " 22-23
16: luke 24-John1
17: John 2-3
18: " 4-5
19: " 6-7
20: " 8-9
21: " 10-11
22: " 12-13
23: " 14-15
24: " 16-17
25: " 18-19
26: " 20-21
27: Acts 1-2
28: " 3-4
29: " 5-6
30: " 7-8

Happy Easter Everyone! Let's not forget what this day is about, the Resurrection of the Lord! If not for that, what would we have to believe in?

Forgiveness can be so hard sometimes. I've been there, when it comes to what they did to me in school, and what happened to my Mom. Somedays, I feel like I'm over it and have forgiven all the people involved, but then there are days when I just want to kill them! Forgiving needs to be done, and God is the only one who can give you the strength to do it!

To the Artist JESUS CHRIST is the
one altogether lovely.

To the architect He is the chief
cornerstone.

To the baker He is the living bread.

To the biologist He is life.

To the doctor He is the
great physician.

To the educator He is the
master teacher.

To the farmer He is the sower and
the LORD of the harvest.

To the florist He is the rose of Sharon
and the lily of the valley.

To the geologist He is the rock
of ages.

To the horticulturist He is the
true vine.

To the judge He is the righteous
judge of all mankind.

To the juror He is the faithful
true witness.

To the jeweler He is the pearl of
great price.

To the lawyer He is the counselor
and the lawgiver.

To the newspaper reporter He is
the Good News.

To the philanthropist He is the
unspeakable gift.

To the philosopher He is the
wisdom of GOD.

To the preacher He is the Word
of GOD.

To the sculptor He is the living stone.

To the servant He is the good master.

To the statesman He is the Lord
of all nations.

To the student He is the living truth.

To the theologian He is the author
and finisher of our faith.

To the sinner He is the Lamb of
GOD that takes away the sin of
this world.

To the Christian He is the Son of
the Living GOD, the Savior,
Redeemer and LORD.

Here's Something my Pastor gave me that I thought you all might find
useful:

March 10: Read John 15&16
11: " " 17&18
12: " 19&20
13: John 21& Matt. 1
14: Matt. 2&3
15: " 4&5
16: " 6&7
17: " 8&9
18: " 10&11
19 " 12&13
20 " 14&15
21 " 16&17
22 " 18&19
23 " 20&21
24 " 22&23
25 " 24&25
26 " 26&27
27 28& Mark 1
28: " 2&3
29 " 4&5
30 " 6&7
31 " 8&9

Lord, please give me the vision to tell if these so called "Poor" African, Indian ect., people are telling me the truth about their problems, and if they really are, please help them out. And if the ones who say they are preachers are real, help their churches out too.

Remember

Remember that your presence is a present to the world.

Remember that you are a unique and unrepeatable creation.

Remember that your life can be what you want it to be.

Remember to count your blessings, not your troubles.

Remember that you'll make it through whatever comes along.

Remember that most of the answers you need are within you.

Remember those dreams waiting to be realized.

Remember that decisions are too important to leave to chance.

Remember to always reach for the best that is within you.

Remember that nothing wastes more energy than worry.

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful
stroke of luck.

Remember that the longer you carry a grudge, the heavier it gets.

Remember not to take things too seriously.

Remember to laugh.

Remember that a little love goes a long way.

Remember that a lot goes forever.

Remember that happiness is more often found in giving than getting.

Remember that life's treasures are people, not things.

Remember that miracles still happen.

Church Feud

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There was a feud between the Pastor and the Choir Director of
the Hicksville Southern Baptist Church..

It seems the first hint of trouble came when the Pastor preached on
"Dedicating Yourselves to Service" and the Choir Director chose to
sing: "I Shall Not Be Moved". Trying to believe it was a coincidence,
the Pastor put the incident behind him.

The next Sunday he preached on "Giving." Afterwards, the choir
squirmed as the director led them in the hymn: "Jesus Paid It All".
By this time, t he Pastor was losing his temper.

Sunday morning attendance swelled as the tension between the two
built. A large crowd showed up the next week to hear his sermon
on "The Sin of Gossiping." Would you believe the Choir
Director selected the song: "I Love T o Tell The Story".

Ther e was no turning back. The following Sunday the Pastor told the
congregation that unless something changed, he was considering
resignation. The entire church gasped when the Choir Director led
them in: "Why Not Tonight"?

Truthfully, no one was surprised when t he Pastor resigned a week later,
explaining that Jesus had led him there and Jesus was leading him
away. The Choir Director could not resist: "What A Friend We Have In
Jesus."

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Bible Word Search Puzzle > Parables of Jesus Christ

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Hid Treasure - Pearl - Drag Net - Two Sons - Ten Virgins - Talents - Sower

In my Yahoo Christian Group, we have been having a spirited discussion about the Rapture. We have members that think it will happen before the Tribualation,(My View), some during the middle, and some after. My opin is, if you're saved, it doesn't matter when it happens, cause you'll be going!

Here's a quick question to you, Readers: What kind of Bible do you use? Personally, I mainly use the good ole KJV, but recently I've acquired a version called God's Word, it's pretty much in plain English.

Lord, Once again I come before you to tell you how much I love you, and how thankful I am for you!

Isn't it great to know that no matter who you are or what you've done in your life, Jesus accepts you just as you are! All you have to do is accept him into your heart and let him take control!

I KNOW WHO I AM
I am God's child (John 1:12)
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 )
I am united with the Lord(1 Cor. 6:17 )
I am bought with a price(1 Cor.. 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth ( Matt.5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ(1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant ( Phil.3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God(2 Cor.5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God( Rom.8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28)
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 )
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16 ).I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God's co-worker (1 Cor.. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship(Eph. 2:10 )
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven(Col.1:14).I have been adopted as God's child(Eph 1:5)
I belong to God

Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished. If you're alive it isn't.

Here are some prayer requests for today

1: Keep prayin for my friend Nicie and her son Cameron, they are still having problems with school.

2: Please pray for my friend Elisabeth. Her Boyfriend did her wrong and she's really
heartbroken.

Thanks!

Remember, God will give you what you need, though it might not be what you want!

Dear Lord, I thank you for putting Nicie in my life. She is such a wonderful person! She's helped me get back on the right track, and get myself closer to you again. I pray that our friendship will last forever! Once again, THANK YOU LORD!!!