Spiritual Thoughts

  T his day and in the coming year,  may the light of Jesus shine brightly in your life, filling your home with love, joy and peace. Wishing you and your family a coming year filled with faith, hope and the joy of the Lord. May His peace and love be with you today and always. ~ Anonymous N ow to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless, with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority,  before all time and now and forever. Amen ~ Jude 24:-25

W e ought to be living as if  Jesus died yesterday, rose this morning, and is coming back this afternoon. ~ Adrian Rogers   N ow to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. ~ Jude 24-25

W hen we speak about wisdom, we are speaking about Christ. W hen we speak about virtue, we are speaking about Christ. W hen we speak about justice, we are speaking about Christ. W hen we speak about peace, we are speaking about Christ. W hen we speak about   truth and life and redemption, we are speaking about Christ.  ~ Ambrose   J esus said, "For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did for you." ~ John 13:15

  Friday Tale - To be like Jesus   O ur aim as believers in Christ is to become like Jesus. Even though we live in different cultures, have different life paths and careers, we should still be doing the sort of things that Jesus did. Two chapters in Matthew give us a good snapshot of the sort of things Jesus did in his day to day life that are possible for us to follow and do the same. After all, we do want to be like him.   Matthew chapters 8 and 9 tell us how Jesus...  - Was willing to help those in desperate need (Matthew 8 v 3). - Used every-day life lessons to teach and encourage others (8 v 10 - 12). - Used his abilities to help others (v 16). - Turned cursing into blessing (v 28 - 32). - Forgave sins (Matthew 9 v 2 - 6). - Spent time with those who needed his help (v 10 - 13). - Showed mercy (v 13). - Came to bring joy (v 15). - Had time for others even when he was busy with other things (v 19-23). - Grew faith in others (v 29). - Pra...

Call Jesus Lord:   H is footsteps are your guidance, call Him The Way . His presence is your delight, call Him Wonderful . His truth is your foundation, call Him Rock . His will is your purpose, call Him Lord . His kindness is your comfort, call Him Shepherd . His promises are your hope, call Him Faithful . His fellowship is your reward, call Him Life . His authority is your confidence, call Him King . His return is your hope, call Him Omega . His heart is your home, call Him Love . ~ Unknown   G od also has highly exalted him and given him the name which is able every name. ~ Philippians 2:9

T he greatest gift of all is free. Jesus is God's gift to all who will accept him. ~ Unknown   F or the wages of sin is death, BUT, the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 6:23

Friday Tale - Christmas:             On December 25th, the birth of Jesus Christ will once again be celebrated around the world. The gospels mention no actual birthdate—or even season of the year—so the precise date remains a mystery. For many scholars, though, the presence of shepherds and sheep at the familiar manger scene suggest that he was born in the fall of the year, and not the winter.           The exact date is unknown, but by the 4th century, December 25th was the accepted date throughout Europe. Scholars believe early Christians chose the date to coincide with pagan festivals celebrating the winter solstice.           Throughout the Roman Empire, the solstice was called "the birthday of the unconquered Sun," and publi...

D on't allow what has been done TO you to  become bigger than what Jesus did FOR you. -TobyMac BUT God shows His love for us in that while we  were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Romans 5:8

J esus, Son of God Eternal E verlasting Lord is He, S avior of a world of sinners, U niversal King to be, S ought us, brought us victory. C hrist is due all adoration, H umbly born to save our race, R uler now of all creation; I ntercedes to give us grace, S aves us from sin's condemnation, T ruly worthy of all praise! So that you may be…. pure and blameless     for the day of Christ,         filled with the fruit of righteousness           that comes through Jesus Christ,               to the glory and praise of God.  Philippians 1:10-11

One starlit night      One couple in distress           One shabby stable                Only one place to rest One group of shepherds      One night long ago           One angel's message                Only one place to go One wiseman's journey      One king did they seek           One Son of David                Only one child so meek One reason for coming      One goal on earth's sod           One death that redeems     ...

H is Name is Jesus In Genesis - the seed of the woman,    Exodus - the Passover Lamb,        Leviticus - atoning sacrifice,            Numbers - the smitten rock,                Deuteronomy - the prophet,                         Joshua - the captain,                              Judges - the deliverer, Ruth - the redeeming kinsman,      Kings - the ruler,         Nehemiah - the restorer,             Esther - the advocate,    ...