Our culture tends to be one of retaliation. Someone hurts us, we envision a way to get them back. There is no thought of taking one for Jesus."No more tit-for-tat stuff." ~~Jesus (Matthew 5 The Message)
The way of the world is to want to hang out with the cool people. They can help us for sure. We all understand that.Everyone I meet—it matters little whether they're mannered or rude, smart or simple—deepens my sense of interdependence and obligation. And that's why I can't wait to get to you in Rome, preaching this wonderful good news of God. Romans 1:13-15
You give me power and might. O God, you are so amazing, so awesome. You are terribly beautiful. It just streams forth from your presence. You are such a strong and powerful God.You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary;
the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.
Praise be to God! Psalm 68:35
"The Golden Rule" mosaic (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]
My enemy enjoys mocking me. He gets so much pleasure from it. It is fun and funny to him. So, what should I think about that?God! Look! Enemies past counting! Enemies sprouting like mushrooms, Mobs of them all around me, roaring their mockery: "Hah! No help for him from God!"
But you, God, shield me on all sides; You ground my feet, you lift my head high; With all my might I shout up to God, His answers thunder from the holy mountain. Psalm 3:1-4
Faith Happens (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]Now that the worst is over, we're pleased we can report that we've come out of this with conscience and faith intact, and can face the world—and even more importantly, face you with our heads held high. 2 Corinthians 1:12
John has a focus for his message to us. It is one we ought to all make the most of. God has a goal for our life. Without Jesus, we miss it. We shouldn't. We don't have to."I write this, dear children, to guide you out of missing God's goal for your life (sin)." ~~Apostle John (1 John 2:1 The Message)
amazing immaturity. It is interesting how our culture assaults us everyday. So very subtle that it is hard to even recognize it. What I need to recognize is what He wants from me and to respond to it with blazing fast speed. 
Our Father had a new plan for us. It wasn't based on the old plan where sacrificing could cover up for us missing the goal that God has for us. Nope. No more "things to do" to be in right standing. Now that is good news.
King David had real enemies and he was a warrior for GOD. He knew GOD was the only one who could win the battle. He had a heart for GOD. He called on GOD to strike down his enemies."Up, God! My God, help me! Slap their faces, First this cheek, then the other, Your fist hard in their teeth!" ~~King David (Psalm 3:7 The Message)
I really meant to but I just got overwhelmed with everything else on my to do list and all the crisis that came my way. Too many meetings and too many emails. It would have taken a lot (sacrifice) to have made time. I didn't. Is that what God wants from me?And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:15-17
Saint Paul with a Scroll and a Sword. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]"But it wasn't by any fancy footwork on our part" ~~Apostle Paul (2 Corinthians 1:12 The Message)
We all know GOD exists. Sure, there are some atheist but they are really kidding themselves. So lets not think about that. We know there is a GOD. Here is the big question. Do we treat Him like GOD? Think about it. GOD is GOD. GOD is great. GOD is good. We "know it". Do we believe Him?"What happened was this: People knew God perfectly well, but when they didn't treat him like God...." ~~Apostle Paul (Romans 1:18 The Message)
1 Corinthians 13 (Photo credit: Daniel Y. Go)[/caption]Some days it is like trying to see in the fog. I just don’t see things clearly. There is a heavy mist out. I am trying to see but it is just blurry no matter what I do. When I see Him face to face it is all clear. He clears up everything. He fully knows me and everything. It is His knowledge that I seek.
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12
An apricot and its cross section (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]"A good life is a fruit-bearing tree; a violent life destroys souls." ~~King Solomon (Proverbs 11:30)
Česky: Kříže - symbol utrpení Ježíše Krista a jeho ukřižování (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory." "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
"Has it ever dawned on you that you are responsible spiritually to God for other people?" ~~Oswald Chambers
English: Sacred heart of Jesus Español: Sagrado corazon de Jesus (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption]"Listen now, all of you— take this to heart. It's not what you swallow that pollutes your life; it's what you vomit—that's the real pollution." ~~Jesus (Mark 7:15 The Message)
Do I have a burning passion for Jesus? Is He my all in All? Do I love Him more than life?“I slept not all night, because Thy love, O my God, flowed in me like delicious oil, and burned as a fire . . . I love God far more than the most affectionate lover among men loves his earthly attachment.”
-----Madame Guyon, a French mystic (1648-1717)
"The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life." ~~Jesus (John 4:14 The Message)
