HATE

Look around and see all the hate and pain. Blacks killing whites, whites killing blacks, Democrats hating Republicans, Republicans hating Democrats, gays hating strait, strait hating gays, murder, looting, rape, hate, hate, hate. WHY? In the last days the LOVE of many will wax COLD!

8-31-2015      Luke 10:17

S.       17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

O.      The report is given.

A.      There is power, from God, to overcome evil in every disciple. I must never fear satan or his devils. I must learn my authority and exercise that authority under the Holy Ghost direction.

P.       Father; fill me with the Holy Ghost as I surrender my will completely. Use me to set the captive free. Amen.

Learn.....Apply

Learning is of no advantage until it is applied. I will keep on learning for learning must never stop. I will keep applying what I learn......applying always leads to more learning. Quite a beautiful cycle, don't you think. So many people "learn"about Jesus but never apply their learning.....and the learning is wasted. Come to church tomorrow and let's learn together AND apply what we learn.......we can practice on each other before we take it to the world.

8-29-2015      Luke 10:7

S.       7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

O.      Simple instructions for day to day living for the disciples while laboring in the field.

A.      A simple straight forward life is the best for the Christian. Our supply may come as a gift or by our labor. Our goal is to learn to be satisfied.

P.       Father; help me to keep my eyes on you instead of the “things” of this world. Teach me how to be satisfied with what I have. Amen.

JESUS.....The only true HERO

As we honor our heroes and show them their do respect let's not forget the greatest Hero of them all...........JESUS!

8-28-2015      Luke 10:1-6

S.       1After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. 2Therefore said he unto them, the harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest. 3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. 4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. 5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. 6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

O.      Jesus sends out the seventy to minister.

A.      Being sent by God to minister is an honor. I must represent the Lord in all I do.

P.       Father; remind me that I represent you as I surrender my flesh and my soul to your service. Amen.

The Law

There is a LAW of God called "sowing and reaping". This law is very simple: plant wheat and wheat will grow, plant corn and corn will grow, plant hate and hate will grow, plant love and love will grow. This law is the same for every person and every household and every nation. Evil and wickedness have been planted far too long in America and these are the days of harvest. God offers a comfort to endure the harvest but we can't avoid our consequences of folly. We need a "year of Jubilee"to start over. This must start in our heart, my heart and yours, one person at a time, then we can stand together and become the Americans our forefathers envisioned. Plant the crop you desire to harvest..........because you will harvest!

8-27-2015      Luke 9:57-62

S.       57And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 58And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. 59And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 60Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. 61And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. 62And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

O.      Following Jesus requires a total commitment.

A.      I am glad that God has patience with me as I unhook from my worldly ways. My attitudes and attachments are my battle field. There is hope and faith to win in these most difficult areas.

P.       Father; give me divine guidance as I move closer and closer into your desired will for my 

        life. Increase my wisdom as I renew my commitment to you. Amen.

Christian POWER!

God gave Jesus power when he walked on this earth as a man. Jesus used this power to heal and set people free. Jesus gave power to his disciples and they used this power to heal and set people free. I am a disciple.....so I have power, you are a disciple......so you have power. Healing and freedom are ours to give.

8-25-2015      Luke 9:49-50

S.       49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. 50And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.

O.      Jesus includes all who live in faith.

A.      I was not there to see the miracles of Jesus or hear his words firsthand. I am his disciple and he is my brother. I will fight the works of evil in his power and authority and win.

P.       Father; lead me to the one’ I can help today and fill me with joy that I may represent you well. Amen.

Personility

I am told that my personality is pre-wired into my brain. If this is true then why have their been so many changes in my personality? I think that your personality changes because of maturity and education. As I mature in the Lord and learn about him I am changing into the person I want to be. One that pleases the Lord, and me. Not a scholar here.....just one that believes the Bible.......Behold, ALL things become new!

8-24-2015      Luke 9:46-48

S.       46 Then there arose reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

O.      The least shall be the great.

A.      A child is used as an example so I must serve God with the heart, trust and faith of a child. I do not desire to be known for greatness but I do desire to be a faithful, trusting man of God.

    P.       Father; may others see you instead of me. Guide me into the center of your plan for my life.              Amen.    

And He Healed All of Them.

Let the healing begin........God can, and will, heal his children. I am searching for that place in my faith that will see God using me to heal every sickness, every disease and every spirit of infirmity. This power is spoken of many times in the Bible and I know that God is no respecter of persons so anything Jesus did (as a man) I can do also (except the cross). Come pray with me and help me find this level of faith.

8-23-2015      Luke 9:43-45

S.       43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

O.      Jesus tells of his betrayal.

A.      I must never betray my Lord. I must be faithful in all things and speak of all that God has done in my life.

    P.       Father; shine the light of your love, mercy, grace and                    forgiveness through me. Amen. 

I think we have been had! The Supreme Court has made Obama care the law of the land. Now the insurance companies are guaranteed the ability to treat people any way they please and at any rate they choose. The government is showing preference to the insurance industry by forcing all taxpayers to buy their product. I think that if the truth could be uncovered these same politicians are the real owners of the insurance companies and that the only thing being insured is their wealth. Health care is so expensive because the government won't get out of the way and let the market push down cost.
Let's clean house in Washington. Remove all politicians with more than ten years, the same for all Judges, and elect new people that will listen to the American people. Stop all lifetime pay benefits. Provide the same health care to the elected as we provide to our citizens and close down the IRS.
My rant is very therapeutic to my soul.....thank you for following.

8-22-2015      Luke 9:37-42

S.       37And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him. 38And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. 39And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him. 40And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. 41And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither. 42And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

O.      Jesus cast out the unclean spirits.

A.      The unclean spirit is no match for the healing power of God. I can fight these evil spirits and overcome them by using the authority given me by God.

P.       Father; increase my courage as I engage in spiritual warfare and keep your hand on me. Amen.

Term Limits......Period!

Let's make America strong and prosperous again. Let's start by registering every Christian to vote and joining all those votes together in the next election. God will direct our voting, if we ask him. Then let's direct the congress to fix the REAL problems in Washington D.C. Term limits for every elected office should go a long way towards shutting down the entrenched crooked power brokers that are never held accountable for their actions. Next we should set term limits on all appointed positions as well. Judges should be bounced off the bench and forced to live in the world they create. Then we should end this "lifetime" pay business as well. The IRS should be abolished and a uniform tax, based on consumption, would remove all the imbalance of our economy. Taxation of a persons property is another unfair situation that needs attention.

more later:

8-21-2015      Luke 9:30-36

S.       30And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 33And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. 34While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, this is my beloved Son: hear him. 36And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.

O.      The transfiguration of Jesus,

A.      God will give man a glimpse of the glory available and awaiting him. God will even speak of these things to man. I will look for God’s glory and listen for his voice.

P.       Father; open my eyes to your glory and my ears to hear your voice. Amen.   

L.O.V.E.

Tell your family that you love them. Show the love of God that is in your heart. Tell yourself that God loves you. Build your life around love, not human love (affection), but that divine spark of God placed into each human.

8-19-2015      Luke 9:27

S.       27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

O.      Faithfulness to God brings great reward.

A.      I will be faithful in all things.

P.       Father; show me my weakness that I may become strong by overcoming. Amen.

8-20-2015      Luke 9:28-29

S.       28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

O.      Jesus is seen in all his glory.

A.      I want to see Jesus in all his glory. I know that this will happen at the great catching away. I will watch and prepare for this event.

P.       Father; help me to prepare myself and others for the catching away. Amen.

Up or Down...Heaven or Hell?

Where do we go from here? Government is a mess, the courts are filled with political activist' acting as judges, preachers are spending more time beating each other up than saving souls and perversion is the order of interest. God told us that there situations would be the norm.......Just before he sends Jesus to "Catch Away" his bride......the Church. Where do we go from here? That depends on your choices, lifestyle and/or your standing before God. Where  you go.......is up to you!

8-18-2015      Luke 9:22-26

S.       22Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.23And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.

O.      Jesus foretells of his death and resurrection and gives warnings.

A.      I must spend my life in total surrender to the ministry. I must be a living example for Christ and speak boldly to any, and all, who will listen.

    
    P.       Father; increase my boldness and help me overcome my fears of failure. Holy Spirit, fill me              up. Amen.  

Power

Christians are the head, not the tail. Use your God given authority (faith) and tell satan to get out and take his sickness, lies, fear, defeat and "stupid" with him. Jesus has already destroyed evil and we should live like free people.

8-17-2015      Luke 9:18-21

S.       18And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?19They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.20He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.21And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;

O.      Who is Jesus?

A.      This is the question that we all must answer. I say that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Who is he to you?

P.       Father; help me to show Jesus in my life and share him today with another person. Amen.

Peace

The only peace I see these days is in the advertising for the cruse lines. People are covered with bad news on every side. War, hate, crime are flowing onto the screen, and that's just the report in D.C.
I am glad that I don't need some reporter to feed me the good news. The Lord is my peace, my hope and my Joy. If you look in the right place you will find......Peace.

9-12-2015      Luke 9:6

S.       6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

O.      The ministry of the twelve.

A.      God would have me to share all that he has done in my life, my salvation, my healing and all my victories.

P.       Father; lead me to the ones that I should minister to today and I will speak of you. Amen.

Offending God!

If prayer should be removed from school because if "offends"then so should teaching revisionist history, political geography, Evolution, health, science, English because all these "offend"many. Spinelessness is a symptom of a backslider. Jesus said "if you deny me before men, I will deny you before my father", so stop worry about offending man and stop offending God!

9-11-2015      Luke 9:3-5

S.       3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

O.      Disciples are told to judge each place they minister in and leave a sign as to that judgement.

A.      Christians are the judges of this world. We must learn God’s standards and apply them. We must not be silent.

    P.       Father; grant me wisdom, teach me mercy and direct my heart as I share my judgement with             this wicked evil world. Amen.   

Iran is evil!

Iran is an evil country full of hate and murder and war. This is not a country that America should be negotiating with or making agreements. This country is the enemy of all that America stands for. Pray for our Congress that they will stop the wicked deal and never go back to the negotiating table until Iran changes it's ways. Iran is evil!

9-10-2015      Luke 9:2

S.       2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

O.      Two assignments:  the Kingdom and healing.

A.      Preaching the Kingdom of God is easy to accept compared to healing the sick. I must seek to do this ministry as well as the preaching.

P.       Father; increase my faith for the ministry of healing. I renounce all doubt, fear and worry from my mind and claim this faith to heal. Amen.

Healthy Christianity

I will give my time to God today. I will go to his house and worship. I will join with my family and study the word of God. I will sing. I will pray. I will give........and I will receive much more than I deserve in return. Be Blessed at Elm Grove!

8-9-2015         Luke 9:1

S.       1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

O.      This is the “mission” of God’s disciples.

A.      This is our mission today……for every disciple.

    P.       Father; I need strength, courage and faith to execute your              mission to my generation. Please grant these for today.                     Amen. 

Not all that call him Lord will enter in.

Christians should be the leaders in America. Christians should be the leaders in Texas. Christians should be the leaders in Hood county, Christians should be the leaders in church. Christians should be leaders in the home. Christians are the ones that "do" the will of Jesus, not "think" the will of Jesus. Christians lead by example......not empty words, selfish ideas or religious rhetoric. Are you truly a Christian?

8-7-2015         Luke 8:49-50

S.       49While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. 50But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.

O.      Jesus says: Do not fear death……Believe!

A.      Most people fear death because they don’t know Jesus in a personal relationship. My death will be my gain……because I do know Jesus.

P.       Father; I run to you today………keep me in your arms. Amen.

8-8-2015         Luke 8:51-56

S.       51And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.52And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.53And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.54And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.55And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.56And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

O.      A dead child is made alive by Jesus.

A.      In his words there is life, joy and hope. I will consume God’s word until I leave this world for the next.

P.       Father; May I always believe in every word you have sent. Help my weakness and un-belief. Amen.

Bible study is Awesome!

Wednesday night Bible study was awesome this week. We are studying about the "will of God" and discovery is exploding. God fills our hearts and minds to the overflowing each study and the open forum style gets everyone involved. I am blessed.

8-6-2015         Luke 8:41-48

S.       41And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: 42For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.43And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, 44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.45And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?46And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.47And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.48And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

O.      The faith of a woman brings her healing.

A.      Faith is the vessel of healing, salvation and peace. My faith is more and more important to me as I near the end of my journey. Only by faith can I face the challenges in this evil day.

P.       Father; increase my faith that I may inspire others to receive this wonderful gift I enjoy. Amen. 

Slow

I may be "a slow starter", but I keep going until the job is done!

8-4-2015         Luke 8:26-37

S.       26And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. 27And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. 28When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, what have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not, 29 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he broke the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) 30And Jesus asked him, saying, what is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. 31And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep. 32And there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. 33Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herds ran violently down a steep place into the lake and were choked. 34When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. 35Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 36They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed. 37Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

O.      A legion of evil spirits is cast out by Jesus.

A.      Evil spirits still exist and must be dealt with.  God gives his children power over this evil. I must never fear evil. I must overcome it.

P.       Father; grant me discernment and courage to overcome evil. Amen.

I love you Lord!

There is a song in my heart today. A song of joy and praise, because I know Jesus. I am full, I am satisfied and ready for this day to unfold. I love you Lord!

8-3-2015         Luke 8:22-25

S.       22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. 24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was calm. 25 And he said unto them, where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, what manner of man is this, for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

O.      Jesus calms the storm.

A.      I must focus on the Master and not the storm. I must trust in his spoken word.

P.       Father; teach me your word by the Holy Spirit and aid me in remembering. Amen.

Tickets Please

Why would you buy a ticket for the Heavenly Express and never get on board? Better yet, why jump on and off at the station? If you are a traveler........get your ticket.......get on board......and stay there.

8-2-2015         Luke 8:19-21

S.       19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

O.      Man must obey God’s words.

A.      I will live in God’s word. I will obey each and every day by its precepts: Love, forgiveness and peace.

P.       Father in Heaven; reveal yourself through my life. Amen.

Joy in Family

I sing because I'm happy.......happy......happy! Spent some time with my children and what a joy they are. You might have seen the picture on Facebook of me holding my Great Granddaughter and wondered why I was not smiling. I was in such awe that I did not remember to smile. Lizzy and Liam were so sweet to me that I was holding back tears.....tears of joy. My life is full, my cup is running over and all is well with my soul. Thank you God!

8-1-2015         Luke 8:16-18

S.       16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

O.      Everything about us will be made known.

A.      We think that we hide things from others and from God. God knows all and all will be made known. I must not deceive myself into thinking that I am hiding anything. I will be honest with myself, call things as they are and constantly go to God for help to eliminate the wrong.

P.       Father; cleans me from all sin and help me to renew my mind today. Amen.