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Posted By slowman on September 3, 2010

On September 1, 2010 the combined ministries of the National Religious Broadcasters are calling Christians across America to 40 days of prayer using 2 Chronicles 7:14 as our guide.
http://ifmypeopleprayusa.org/

II Chronicles 7:14
Then if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and forgive their sins and heal their land.

A – Adoration Begin your prayer with worship and praise to our Lord and God
C – Confession The next step is confession of our sins, personally and nationally
T – Thanksgiving Thanking God that He hears, and forgives, and welcomes us into His presence
S – Supplication Requesting, asking, God for those specific things we want Him to do, to change, or to provide

40 Days: A Journey in Prayer
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Day 3 Oh how He loves you!

Jeremiah 31:3 “The Lord of old has appeared. The Lord has appeared of old unto me saying Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, with loving kindness have I drawn you.”

Today as you read these words, consider this; God loves you. And because He loves you, He has drawn you to Himself. Think of the many circumstances of life; the good times, the hard times, the places you have been, the things you have done. Today, this day, the Sovereign God, the Almighty God, the God we know as Jesus, has brought you to this place for one purpose; so that you will think about His love for you. His love is without end, everlasting. His love is unconditional, you can do nothing to qualify for His love or to cause Him to stop loving you. Through all the events of your life, day by day, moment by moment, His loving kindness, His mercy, and His grace, have been drawing you to Himself. Drawing you, with one motive, that He may lavish His love on you.

There are many things in life that are important. You may have very important plans scheduled for today. But consider this before you move on. There is nothing more important than knowing with absolute rock solid assurance that God loves you. Every event or issue of life will ultimately fall away and you have only one event left, death. At that moment knowing the love of God will mean literally everything. Ponder the great love this wonderful God has for you.

You are blessed because God loves you.

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Posted By slowman on August 31, 2010

Sunday School Lesson
Lesson for Sept. 5, 2010: God Calls Moses (Exodus 3:1-6, 13-15)
Earl Winfrey

This week’s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for September 5) is written by Earl Winfrey, senior minister with Calvary Christian Church in Paris, Kentucky.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
Aug. 30: Luke 20:34-40
Aug. 31: Numbers 23:18-26
Sept. 1: Psalm 62:5-12
Sept. 2: John 3:31-36
Sept. 3: Exodus 3:7-12
Sept. 4: Exodus 3:16-22
Sept. 5: Exodus 3:1-6, 13-15

See Lesson here:
Christian Standard – Sunday School Lesson

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Posted By slowman on August 31, 2010

Just for Today …
.. smile at a stranger
.. listen to someone’s heart
.. drop a coin where a child can find it
.. learn something new, then teach it to someone
.. tell someone you’re thinking of them
.. hug a loved one
.. don’t hold a grudge
.. don’t be afraid to say “I’m sorry”
.. look a child in the eye and tell them how great they are
.. don’t kill that spider in your house, he’s just lost so show him the way out
.. look beyond the face of a person into their heart
.. make a promise, and keep it
.. call someone, for no other reason than to just say “Hi”
.. show kindness to an animal
.. stand up for what you believe in
.. smell the rain, feel the breeze, listen to the wind
.. use all your senses to their fullest
.. cherish all your TODAYS

~ Author Unknown

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Posted By slowman on August 24, 2010

And Then There Were None

10 little Christians standing in line, 1 disliked the preacher, then there were 9.
9 little Christians stayed up very late, 1 overslept Sunday, then there were 8.
8 little Christians on their way to Heaven, 1 took the low road and then there were 7.
7 little Christians chirping like chicks, 1 disliked music, then there were 6.
6 little Christians seemed very much alive, but one lost his interest then there was 5.
5 little Christians pulling for Heaven’s Shore, but one stopped to rest, then there were 4.
4 little Christians each busy as a bee, 1 got his feelings hurt, then there were 3.
3 little Christians knew not what to do, 1 joined the sporty crowd, then there were 2.
2 little Christians, our rhyme is nearly done, differed with each other, then there was 1.

1 little Christian can’t do much ’tis true, brought his friend to bible study, then there were 2.
2 earnest Christians, each won one more. That doubled the number, then there were 4.
4 sincere Christians worked early and late. Each won another then there were 8.
8 splendid Christians if they doubled as before. In just so many Sundays, we’d have 1,024.

In this little jingle, there is a lesson true, you belong either to the building or to the wrecking crew!

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Posted By slowman on August 16, 2010

National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)

Starting September 1, NRB is hosting a national prayer campaign—40 days of prayer for revival in America.
For more information on this prayer effort, see NRB’s website.

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Posted By slowman on July 25, 2010

The Bible starts with four very profound words:
In the beginning God … Genesis 1:1
There are no opening arguments for the existence of God—it is assumed he exists. God is just there.

God has been there all along.
God existed before plants, animals and people, before the earth and the universe.
He had no beginning and he will have no end.
God has always been and will always be.
The Bible says that God has existed from everlasting past to everlasting future.
God is eternal.

Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth … from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
Psalm 90:2 NIV

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Posted By slowman on July 13, 2010

All Scripture is God-Breathed – 2 Timothy 3:16
God gave us his word through the profits and apostles and teachers he chose. It is his word. You can accept this or reject this but it does not make it less true.

You must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along - 2 Peter 1:20-21

In the beginning God … Genesis 1:1
God exist, God is there, God Created all things

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made John 1:1-3

Jesus is God, Creation was through Him!

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Posted By slowman on June 29, 2010

So can you take time to read through the book of Mark in one week?

Day 1 – Mark 1-3
Day 2 – Mark 4-5
Day 3 – Mark 6-8
Day 4 – Mark 9-11
Day 5 – Mark 12-14
Day 6 – Mark 15-16

John came to prepare the way for whom?
What two amazing things happened when Jesus was baptized?
How did Jesus prove He has the power to forgive sins?
What did Jesus call Himself?
Is it possible for a person who has received the word to fall away (see also Galatians 5:4)?
What part did the farmer play in the growth of the seed?
How did Jesus calm the storm?
What had been Jesus’ profession before He began His ministry?
Why had Herod arrested John the Baptist?
What causes a person to be defiled?
How did Peter react to Jesus’ announcement of His coming suffering?
What did Peter want to do on the mountain when he saw Jesus together with two other men?
If a man or woman divorces his/her spouse (not for fornication) and remarries, what did Jesus say about the remarriage?
How many things in our lives that we refuse to repent of does it take to keep us from pleasing God?
Why did Jesus refuse to answer the Jewish leaders’ question?
What did Jesus say are the greatest commands?
What did the woman pour over Jesus’ head?
How many times did Peter deny Jesus during the Jewish trial?
Why did Pilate sentence Jesus’ execution despite believing He was innocent?
On what day did Jesus arise from the dead?
According to Mark what is the our mission and how are we saved (Mark 16:15-16)?

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Posted By slowman on June 23, 2010

“Be true to yourself.  Make each day a masterpiece.  Help others.
Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible.
Make friendship a fine art.   Build a shelter against a rainy day.
Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings every day.”
John Wooden, UCLA basketball coach
Died June 4th, 2010

Pyramid of Success

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Posted By slowman on June 18, 2010

Try this 31 day reading schedule and let us know what you thought of it, comments please.

Bible Reading for New Christians By Dr. Richard J. Krejcir

A Bible Reading Plan for those New to the Christian Faith

31 Days to Know God’s Plan for Us

This Bible reading plan is a general overview of God’s encounter with humanity, our responses to Him and how He gives us Hope, Salvation and an Eternal Future.

Day Theme Passage
1. The Fall of Humanity: Genesis 3:1–19
2. A People set for God: Genesis 12:1-3; 28:10–15; 32:22–28
3. The Ten Commandments: Exodus 20:1–17
4. Sacrifices and the Law: Leviticus 5:14–19
5. Dealing with Sin Under the Law: Leviticus 20:7–27
6. Obedience from Love: Deuteronomy 6:1-9; 11:13–21
7. Humanities Disobedience: Judges 2:10–19
8. The People Demand a King: 1 Samuel 8
9. Saul Fails and is Rejected: 1 Samuel 15:17–23
10. Many Kings Fail to Heed God: Jeremiah 1–7
11. The Sins of the People hurt God: Ezekiel 20:5–26
12. An Eternal King Promised: Jeremiah 23:1–6; Isaiah 9:6–7; Zechariah 9:9–10
13. The Promised Christ is Born: Luke 2:1–20
14. The Word Became Flesh: John 1:1–18
15. Signs and Wonders of Jesus: Matthew 9:1–8; Luke 13:10–17
16. Jesus Fulfills the Law: Matthew 5:17–20; Romans 8:1–4
17. Jesus Teaches About our New Life: John 3
18. Jesus Taken: John 18:1–11
19. Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: Luke 23:44—24:12
20. Christ a Sacrifice for All: Hebrews 10:1-18; 11:1-3: 12:1-3
21. God’s Righteous Wrath Explained: Romans 1:18–32
22. God’s Judgment is Explained: Romans 2:5–11
23. Saved By Grace Alone: Ephesians 2
24. Righteousness by Faith: Romans 3:9–26
25. Life Through Christ: Romans 5:12–21
26. Life by the Spirit: Romans 8:1–17; Galatians 5:16–26
27. Living Sacrifices: Romans 12
28. Walking in the Light: 1 John 1–2
29. Living for God: 1 Peter 1–11
30. Love for one Another: 1 John 3:11–24
31. Promise of Eternity: 2 Corinthians 5:1–10; Revelation 21:1–4

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