Below are 2 great, short videos. The first talks some simple, clear truth about Jesus and the Gospel – easy to understand truth taken straight from the scripture.
It was shown at the beginning of my last church service, to help emphasize some points preached on.
Even for longtime Believers, this has some great points worth hearing. But it’s foundational for newer believers or for any who aren’t sure yet just what they actually believe.
The second video linked-to below is amazing. It’s a kid, maybe 12 years old, preaching about how God is called this or that in every book of the Bible.
He gives one name for each of the Books. It’s a neat 3 minute (?) clip. “In Genesis He is this, in Exodus He is this, etc.” Check it out!
The kid has GOT to be homeschooled! They sure aren’t teaching that in school these days. ‘Vacation Bible School’ (VBS) or not, any kids that care enough to memorize such things -- and any parents who encourage their kiddos to do so -- are amazing in this day and age. God bless ‘em.
Here are the video links:
Gospel Identity for Peter
Jesus in Every Book of the Bible
May God bless you mightily for the few minutes you may invest in listening to the videos at those links above.
January 12, 2011
January 10, 2011
Scriptural Examples and
Ideas of What to Pray for
There are numerous examples in scripture of things we can pray for.
Yes, one can argue that you can pray for anything (Lord, give me that new car, please?" "Oh Lord, I'd love some ice cream right now. Please?").
But the Holy Bible shows again and again, instances in which the believers prayed to The Almighty God for specific things.
Their prayers are there for us in scripture as examples.
They also say specific things, and the Father himself says things at times, which we can also use as guides.
Today's example is taken from Ezekiel 36:26 --
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you;
I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."
(NIV)
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you;
I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."
(NKJV)
My urging to you is to ask for this from our Father, for all those you pray for. Family, friends, ex's and enemies. Neighbors, co-workers, leaders of your country -- and other countries also.
Ask God to intervene and to give each of those you pray for hearts of flesh.
Ask Him to take away, to cast out, their hearts of stone. To break down their walls, to soften their hearts -- and to sharpen their minds with His Godly wisdom (James 1:5).
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you;
I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."
How awesome is that? And honestly, though we throw the word around like it’s nothing, God is the only thing n this world that is truly ‘awesome.’
So pray to the Lord, talk with Him, ask... and keep on asking.
And may the Lord bless your efforts mightily!
Yes, one can argue that you can pray for anything (Lord, give me that new car, please?" "Oh Lord, I'd love some ice cream right now. Please?").
But the Holy Bible shows again and again, instances in which the believers prayed to The Almighty God for specific things.
Their prayers are there for us in scripture as examples.
They also say specific things, and the Father himself says things at times, which we can also use as guides.
Today's example is taken from Ezekiel 36:26 --
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you;
I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."
(NIV)
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you;
I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."
(NKJV)
My urging to you is to ask for this from our Father, for all those you pray for. Family, friends, ex's and enemies. Neighbors, co-workers, leaders of your country -- and other countries also.
Ask God to intervene and to give each of those you pray for hearts of flesh.
Ask Him to take away, to cast out, their hearts of stone. To break down their walls, to soften their hearts -- and to sharpen their minds with His Godly wisdom (James 1:5).
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you;
I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."
How awesome is that? And honestly, though we throw the word around like it’s nothing, God is the only thing n this world that is truly ‘awesome.’
So pray to the Lord, talk with Him, ask... and keep on asking.
And may the Lord bless your efforts mightily!
January 7, 2011
Harmless?
I don’t know about other countries, other cultures, but here in America, we’re well-packed and ready to travel when it comes to ‘emotional baggage.’
Normally the first part of Philippians 2:14-15 is what gets me. "Do all things without complaining or disputing." That's near impossible, seems like -- and is a great reminder. Today, though, what smacked me upside my noggin was one word: harmless.
I received that scripture recently as the ‘verse of the day.’ It put me on a contemplative path with that one word. This time the version that got my attention most was the NKJV:
“Do all things without complaining and disputing,
that you may become blameless and harmless,
children of God without fault
in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation,
among whom you shine as lights in the world.”
-- Philippians 2:14-15
Harmless.....
Harmless?
Harmless. That's a tough one. Tough word... Tough Word.
In my moments of frustration, of anger -- whenever I may lose my temper -- I probably do not appear 'harmless.' At least, not to some kiddos, I'm sure.
Ranting & raving scares some, scares many, even though many are calloused to it.
Harmless?
If I let myself spout-off momentarily now & then, I not only look foolish, I not only may scare those around me (such as my children), but I let down God, too.
In addition, it’s a case of Word Vs. World again.
The world tells us to be tough. To kick butt. To not be taken advantage of. To screw the other guy before he screws you.
Take no prisoners. Stand tall. Blah, blah, blah.
Harmless? Not quite yet. Not me. How about you?
Today’s Prayer:
Lord, I, we, need your help. Please, Jesus, let us appear, let us BE, harmless to those around us. We need you, Lord. Help us to be, “Harmless.”
Let it, let us, glorify you through it all, Jesus. Glorify You, Father. Thank you for your word to teach us, to guide us, to grow us.
Please strengthen us now. Bless us with your Godly wisdom. Thank You, Jesus, and thank You, Father, for Jesus. Amen.
Strive On--All for His Glory,
Normally the first part of Philippians 2:14-15 is what gets me. "Do all things without complaining or disputing." That's near impossible, seems like -- and is a great reminder. Today, though, what smacked me upside my noggin was one word: harmless.
I received that scripture recently as the ‘verse of the day.’ It put me on a contemplative path with that one word. This time the version that got my attention most was the NKJV:
“Do all things without complaining and disputing,
that you may become blameless and harmless,
children of God without fault
in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation,
among whom you shine as lights in the world.”
-- Philippians 2:14-15
Harmless.....
Harmless?
Harmless. That's a tough one. Tough word... Tough Word.
In my moments of frustration, of anger -- whenever I may lose my temper -- I probably do not appear 'harmless.' At least, not to some kiddos, I'm sure.
Ranting & raving scares some, scares many, even though many are calloused to it.
Harmless?
If I let myself spout-off momentarily now & then, I not only look foolish, I not only may scare those around me (such as my children), but I let down God, too.
In addition, it’s a case of Word Vs. World again.
The world tells us to be tough. To kick butt. To not be taken advantage of. To screw the other guy before he screws you.
Take no prisoners. Stand tall. Blah, blah, blah.
Harmless? Not quite yet. Not me. How about you?
Today’s Prayer:
Lord, I, we, need your help. Please, Jesus, let us appear, let us BE, harmless to those around us. We need you, Lord. Help us to be, “Harmless.”
Let it, let us, glorify you through it all, Jesus. Glorify You, Father. Thank you for your word to teach us, to guide us, to grow us.
Please strengthen us now. Bless us with your Godly wisdom. Thank You, Jesus, and thank You, Father, for Jesus. Amen.
Strive On--All for His Glory,
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