Welcome - Week of August 25, 2014 True Stories Party

Tell Me a True Story

 

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I though you might enjoy these few words by R.T. Kendall as they really spoke to me.

 Little Foxes

Deal With the Foxes in Your Life  By R.T. Kendall 

Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom. —Song of Solomon 2:15

When these things are present in my life, I have discovered that God's special presence is absent:

* Self-pity. Feeling sorry for myself always seems right at first, but I should never give in to it if I cherish the presence of the Dove.

* Self-righteousness. This is the identical twin of self-pity. I reflect on my obedience and imagine that God is giving me a little pat on the back.

* Defensiveness. This is not merely being "touchy"; it is the natural instinct to resist any criticisms. It is the opposite of turning the other cheek (Matt. 5:39).

* Seeking a compliment. "Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips" (Prov. 27:2).

* Listening to gossip.  I am not sure which is worse—telling another "the latest" or listening to it. It is hard not to listen, especially if it is delicious, bad news about someone I find threatening.

* Talking too much. "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise" (Prov. 10:19). John Wesley often said that for every hour we spend talking, we should spend two hours in prayer!

* Rushing. Getting in a hurry almost always moves me ahead of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not in a hurry.

* Pointing the finger. "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matt. 7:1). Pointing the finger in judgment invariably includes keeping a record of wrongs—which the Bible advises us not to do (1 Cor. 13:5). Doing so will result in the departure of the Spirit's special presence.

When I come to terms honestly with the absence of God's special presence, I am more likely to be in a position to find Him.  

Excerpted from The Sensitivity of the Spirit (Charisma House, 2002).

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 Twelve Things God is for Me ( guest post)

Confession is Good for the Soul (digested Sermon)

 

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Welcome - Week of August 18, 2014 True Stories Party



Time for a True Story

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Enjoy these few words by Pastor Jeff Jones
 

 

LIVE  A  CAREFREE  LIFE

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God: and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7, NKJV

Did you know that it's possible, and even biblical, to live a carefree life...a life devoid of worry and anxiety, a life of absolute peace and joy in every situation you face. It is possible, but only by faith. You have to believe these two verses, and put them into practice, and that's where faith comes in.

The Amplified Bible translates that verse this way: "Do not fret or have anxiety about anything….” 

God wouldn't tell us not to worry or fret unless it was possible. First He tells us it's possible, and then He gives us the four things necessary to live this carefree life. 
 

Do you see them? They are right there in the verse—prayer, supplication, thanksgiving, and requests. 
 

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

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Scriptural Meditation

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Welcome - Week of August 11, 2014 True Stories Party

TELL  ME  A  TRUE  STORY

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Scriptural Meditation

(Excerpt from Gloria Coleman’s book

“Daily Scripture Reading and Meditation"

 

What Is Scripture Meditation? The Bible tells us in Psalm 1: 2-3 that the person who delights in God’s Word and meditates on that word day and night will be ever green all year round and whatever that person does will prosper.

You may be asking the question I asked for years – What is scriptural meditation?

One of the Hebrew words used in the bible for meditate is “hagah” and it means to murmur (in pleasure or anger); to ponder, mutter, roar, speak, study, talk, utter. Scripture meditation therefore is when you speak God’s Word to yourself over and over again, think on it, pray it and mutter it.

Allow God’s Word to fill your heart and mind. Think on the scripture you have chosen to meditate on and ponder it in your heart. Soon the Holy Spirit will bring you revelation on that Word and make that Word effectual in your life.

As you continue to meditate, faith will rise up in your heart because you will keep on hearing (yourself murmur) the Word. Suddenly the Word will become life to you and health to all your flesh.

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Cheese Pie Royal

Missionaries in Iraq

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Welcome - Week of August 04, 2014 True Stories Party

Lady Reading a True Story to Her Hubby

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 Sharing with you a few words by Rod Parsley
"Shielded With Favor"

 
For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou compass him as with a shield. —Psalm 5:12

Our own righteousness is as filthy rags. Right standing with God comes only through the blood of Christ and has nothing to do with our works; it is nothing we can earn. We are made the righteousness of God, and we will never be more righteous than we are right now.

Being in right standing with God, positions us for blessing.  His promises are "yes" and amen" to those who believe.  His desire is for every believer to walk in those promises (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Because God wants to bless you, He will give you supernatural favor with all men. He will even cause your enemies to bless you.

Because God rejoices as you come into His presence, you are wrapped in His blessing and favor—an impenetrable covering and shield of His loving grace and mercy.

God, release Your favor upon my life.
Cover me with Your blessing as I go out
and come in. Thank you, Jesus, for being
my righteousness. Amen.

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Should I Take That Aspirin?

A Miracle at Every Meal (Digested Sunday Sermon)

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