God144 We Know God’s Truth through Careful Consideration Our God Does Not Grow on Trees by Jon Walker He burns part of the tree to roast his meat … Then he takes what’s left and makes his god. Isaiah 44:16-17 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8:36 The prophet Isaiah spoke about men who used wood to fashion a god – one unable to deliver them – and so, by their own hands, they doomed themsel.. 2009. 1. 25. President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address OBAMA: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now taken the presiden.. 2009. 1. 21. Christmas: God’s Grace at Work Christmas: God’s Grace at Work by Rick Warren God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. Ephesians 2:8-9 God says, “I will give you my grace.” What is grace? That’s when God gives you what you need, not what you deserve. Grace is w.. 2008. 12. 22. Children and Disciples Mart De Haan Been Thinking About... Children and Disciples Like clockwork, each new generation rides a pendulum of reaction to “the sins of the fathers.” As grateful as we may be for the good we have inherited, we are apt to “overcorrect” what we see as the failures of our parents. Seems to me that this is happening in the way an emerging generation looks at spiritual salvation and grow.. 2008. 12. 15. Christmas - Celebration! Christmas: Celebration! by Rick Warren “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10 This may come as a shock to you, but God really likes parties. God is into parties; God likes to party; God is constantly throwing parties. In fact, the Bible says that God’s angels throw a party every time a single person trusts Jesus as the Lord and Savior of his or her.. 2008. 12. 15. Wonder Wonder by John Fischer I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die, For poor orn'ry people like you and like I. I wonder as I wander… out under the sky. – John Jacob Niles I sometimes think that wonder is like an endangered species – we don't have enough of it and are in danger of losing it altogether. You lose wonder when you try and explain everythin.. 2008. 12. 15. Jesus Taught the Most Important Command Is to Love Jesus Taught We’re to Love One Another by Tom Holladay Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 Relationships are painful. Relationships are wonderful. We all live in the drama that plays out between these two truths. I think of Neal and Robin when I think of the drama of relationships. Married for on.. 2008. 11. 15. Love That Sweats - Jon Walker Love That Sweats by Jon Walker We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 When Jesus loves, he works up a sweat; he rolls up his sleeves, gets on his knees, and washes our feet with his blood, sweat, and tears. He labors at love, though his love is n.. 2008. 11. 10. The Time of Your Life The Time of Your Life Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! Ephesians 5:16 Why is it that time drags when you want it to pass quickly and flies when you need more of it? It’s not very cooperative! Time is the great equalizer. We all have the same amount of it. The difference between successful people and average people is this: Achievers manage their time wisely. R.. 2008. 11. 5. Living the ‘Good Life’ Living the ‘Good Life’ by Rick Warren For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 A few years ago the planned community of Mission Viejo, California launched an advertising campaign to attract home buyers. They used phrases like “Mission Viejo: the California Promise” and “The plac.. 2008. 11. 2. How to Resolve Conflict with Your Spouse - Rick Warren How to Resolve Conflict with Your Spouse by Rick Warren You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. James 4:2 Sometimes the biggest conflicts in marriage are over the most trivial issues. If you’re going to pull together when you’re pulled apart, you have to: Call on God for help. Pray about it. Before you go to your spouse about the problem, discuss it with God. Thi.. 2008. 10. 22. Thanks For Being You! I LOVE YOU!! I believe in prayer. It's the best way to draw strength from heaven. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS I thank you for being you! HANDY LITTLE CHART - GOD HAS A POSITIVE ANSWER: YOU SAY GOD SAYS BIBLE VERSES You say: 'It's impossible' God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) You say: 'I'm too tired' God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) You say: 'Nobody really loves me' God says:.. 2008. 10. 16. 이전 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ··· 12 다음
