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Sometimes we want to avoid what we should hear/do, so we stay away from the ones who will give us truth because we don't want to deal with/acknowledge it. It's like that with God too, we'll withdraw from where we'll hear from Him. Don't do the Adam 'hide' avoiding His house, His people, His Word. The 'prodigal' road is deceptive and lonely. “Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall

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If you act unpleasantly I will not emulate it; I will not return it in kind, nor it collect or recollect. I make it of no consequence and instead extend one I would have preferred with a smile, praying it warms your heart. And then I will smile all the more, for by this process therein will be created burning coals. But, if you rather extend a behavior pleasant to partake of, I will make it my

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Christmas is Here ...! So, ARE you ready for Christmas? It seems like before Halloween ebbs, tossing Thanksgiving by the wayside, people begin asking 'Are you ready for Christmas?' - have you completed your regimen for the day of celebration by buying and wrapping gifts; putting up trees, lights, and decorations; purchasing and preparing the meal; and acquiring the garb and other machinations

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We are sojourners. Called to swim not tread water or merely stay afloat Called to His purpose Sanctification Perfecting ... His thoughts not our thoughts Not the natural but the supernatural Not the norm but the peculiar Those who will leave and cleave Those who will be salt not become salt Those who will be light not cast shadowsThose who will glorify Him not them Those who want His power for

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Dear Dekker (hopefully you don't mind the reference), After completing the intrigue of Thr3e, I just finished Chosen and I'm still marveling over the delightful bend off the regular sense of your novels. I have become a voracious fan, but this was the first time down this avenue. I must complete this set as well as the Paradise one I started with Saint. I was immediately captivated by Chosen's

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The chess board came to my mind, or any such similar effort because the statement was made 'I believe in God, but I am in control of my life'. On the one hand, you have me who at best can competently choose a path to achieve an end sidestepping, avoiding, and working my way through, if necessary, obstacles along my endeavor. I am even equipped to make judgements about the possibilities of

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When all I see is beyond me, whatever I alone bring to the table can only be insufficient, God is my sufficiency. I am fortified by His presence with and in me. It is certain peace and salve to my soul to know that God is in control even in His making of me, a place He chooses to dwell. As the pastor said "God and me are a majority"! Grateful!

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from a young lady on facebook ... beautiful; she and her words of  wisdom ... "encounter with the Father ... He allowed me to see myself through the eyes of His son Jesus and I cried like a baby because for the 1st time in my life I felt beautiful and I understood that He had made me according to His purpose for my life. I no longer feel insecure about my outside appearance bc it's what the

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In service during the sermon, I am usually to be found trying to be inconspicuous, taking copious electronic notes, and people-watching (something I do anyway, anywhere). However from the back row I have a different view of what the pastor sees from the pulpit from which I too can gain a sense of the receptivity to the message by watching people's non-verbal communication. The young couple

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When one deal with twins or multiple birth, in order to know them apart one needs to study and observe them and familiarize oneself with them so as to recognize the differences. Then one is not deceived. That requires time, investment, attention. God has no twin, but many pretenders. "Be Ye not deceived." "Be still and know that I am God".

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Our pastor in his message today, 'Faith for the Season', mentioned the movie 'The Nativity'. He reminded us the perspective the movie brings from Joseph's point of view - and the strength and cost that was involved in his stand. I too encourage anyone who hasn't seen it to view this movie this Christmas season and to see it again even. It would be especially wonderful to make it part of

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As you go through your day, the Word should only be a heart away. You can feed your heart by constant study of the Good Book. Sterilize your sources that they are untainted and open it up to the Holy Spirit. It once was I always had a book of the Bible with me, whether purse-size or a larger in-depth study Bible. Now, while I have those still, I prefer electronic. There is so much out there

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You can see Norman's Notes in the left hand-column of the blog. If you would like to give your heart daily to scripture in 2010, this might fit your time of devotion perfectly. Whether to start or close you day, meditating on scripture, hiding His Word in your heart, is food for the soul! 'Norman's Notes' is a Facebook page that does not require membership to view; but should you like, do

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Came across this Christmas Tree reflection about the New Year ... ...I don't want to enter into 2010 with regrets. I want a clean start and renewed bulbs. My husband might not have wanted to go bulb by bulb over the top strands, searching for the culprit, but I want to go bulb by bulb through my life. One little sin can dim an entire tree. Have you investigated your light strands lately? Is there

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A friend shared Why is X Used when it Replaces Christ in Christmas? by R.C. Sproul | Ligonier Ministries Blog and I'm glad she did; it's timely. Why Is the 'X' used in Xmas? Another common abreviation is Xtian. "There's a long and sacred history of the use of X to symbolize the name of Christ, and from its origin, it has meant no disrespect." Check it out! It is important to have true

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Thinking about keeping Christ in Christmas, it's important to understand what we do during the holidays, why we do them, and whether they are what we want to achieve in our celebration. Understanding where the traditions we develop stem from is helpful in this consideration. Some would say 'don't do this because' or 'do so because' and/or judge others for what they do/don't. But I am

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sharing Christmas devotionals - hope you enjoy keeping Christ in your Christmas. Twelve Devotionals of Christmas: Inspirational Christ-centered Christmas Devotionals from Crosswalk.com

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I lost my mom hospitalized on my birthday the 11th and passing some days later (a few years back); it casts its hue on this time of year. But God wants us to more than 'observe', but 'participate' / 'engage' (be His bride) - 'DO this in remembrance of me'. Regardless of our emotion or lack of , we must be 'real' with it to experience the fullness of Him. Some of us will do more, some less, our

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Hanukkah: Bringing More Light into the World, Page 0 Christ is in Hanukkah; have you found Him? 'It is not uncommon to find Christians—whether Messianic Jew or Gentile Christian—celebrating Hanukkah. For Gentile Christians, it serves as a reminder that our God is a god of miracles—past, present, and future. It is also a reminder of Jesus’ words recorded in John 8: 12: When Jesus spoke again to

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Advent: Zacharias’ Prophetic Song (Luke 1:67-79) - Christian foundations - Christianity.com There's a whole subplot to the story of the birth of Christ - Zechariah sings of it. "Finally, I am led to see that this Song is: The Song of a Soul Revived (vv. 74-75) Zechariah's songs, if you will, speak of the practical and metaphysical (transcendental) effects of the birth of Christ to the nation

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Advent in Church and Cultural Tradition, Page 0 We all have reasons or not for why we celebrate the Christmas holiday the way we do. How much thought did we give to it. What is the original source? It is not so important what we do as to 'why' we do it. Are we appeasing paganism or celebrating Christ? Many of our traditions were 'made' Christian, some have nothing to do with it, and others

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Being the church seven days a week by Kevin Martineau This is a concept we must re-evaluate in our heads and operate on. "This is a concept that God has been really challenging me with for the last year or so. (This past spring I preached a series on this topic called "The Church has left the building"). Church is not somewhere we go and church is not something we do. We are the church seven

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When the Pastor Suffers | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction It's not that I'm morbid in thought ... but these things happen. I've always been one to say that 'to have considered the possibility is to be prepared' ... Few understand cancer better than pastors. They regularly visit hospitals and counsel church members who suffer from this devastating illness. Cancer

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This is just worth the share! So many people struggle this time of year. Give them some thought and here are some helpful charities. Be a blessing to anyone you can this Christmastide. Top 7 Charities That Offer Online Christmas Help For Low Income Families Make Use Of is the source of so much useful information. I'm sure once you've visited their site; you'll follow it like I do. God

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sharing thoughts from ... Facebook | Shelz Norman Got to get into a full court press! consider the analogy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full-court_press a Sister was posting about 'taking care of our temple' and I was reminded of another scripture in Philippians 3 'Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I PRESS on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus

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A friend and I were in the presence of the Lord for the 'homegoing celebration' of Tomasina Sisco, sister of a mutual friend. It was held at the Sky Rose Chapel of the Rose Hills Mortuary in Whittier, CA. Sky Rose Chapel is at the top of the Hill on the massive mortuary property. The chapel is beautiful. Later, I will post pictures of the amazing architecture in this lovely structure.

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the woman of many husbands that Jesus spoke with - John 4Hosea's wife - Hosea 3:1Paul - the butcherer of God's people - 2 Corinthians 12:9How countless are the accounts of God's grace. He said "my grace is sufficient for thee". Conditions? None. Unconditionally He took our place. Of course, we in our new-found and ever increasing realization of our salvation realize we are better than the

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Tomorrow our church is having the gift of a pastor installation service. The service is this July although approved in May in the desire that several key people could be present in officiating this occasion. We are excited about this turn in our congregational journey. Many have asked me for ideas for a gift for such a meaningful time. I came across this article today and I surmise that it

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this was shared with me by one who stopped and shared worship at our church ... most times, he is on the road with Jesus. It blessed me; I'm sharing it with you. "Bless the Lord! How great is our God! As I travel back and forth across the face of this great land. I am struck with shock and awe, not at the wonder of nature itself, but at the Greatness of our God. I am captured and held prisoner

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Hmmm... someone was trying to find the answer to 'Who was the O.T. type of Judas' in the Bible and they asked me to use my search skills (as I hadn't any idea). From my efforts, I made some guesses. The first answered I derived was incorrect. Then I had a recollection which benefited me ~ being at our C'King Women's study which is going through Beth Moore's Living Beyond Yourself (on the

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unadornedOriginally uploaded by normzribwishing all the moms a Blessed Mother's Day celebration this weekend!

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you can't just do nothing! It's right there in the Word - the parable of the talents. I was reminded tonight, reading Beth Moore's book on Fruits of the Spirit. The Lord's remark's to the 'dug in' servant were scathing. Called Him and 'unprofitable servant'. The other two had rewards coming; Heavenly rewards. This one did not - in no uncertain terms. Have we been given things from the Lord

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In Beth Moore's 'Living Beyond Yourself' workbook she mentions her son Michael of disproportionate physical structure because prior to his adoption he was emotionally challenged. Her description of his inability to cry and how it had mis-shaped his body moved me. I remember my own stubbornness as a child; my insistence on not crying. She shared the verse in Zephaniah 3:17 that tells us that God

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Building upon and practicing the Spanish I initially began a study of years ago, I find myself thinking with it and listening to the nuances of the meaning. Just the other week the co-pastor friend at church and also today my co-worker friend and I in each instance were discussing how 'Escucharme' can substitute 'Oirme'. Similar intricate subtleties exist in all language, even for the

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I was reminded this morning while discussing with a friend how enjoyable the movie "Bucket List" was, that dying equates to stopping living. It is not death we want to avoid; simply to whatever extent possible live until you die. The movie stars Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, and is excellent. You laugh, you sigh, you look for a tissue and cry.

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One of the birthday gifts from the husband was The Sacred Romance workbook. Quickly I recognized I needed the book as well to get the totality of what is provided. Clearly once started, I realized the Spirit whispered to my husband as one of the means of getting my attention (the book talks about that effort, right there in the beginning). If you had heard the husband's sermon this past Sunday

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Looking forward ... was the title of Sunday's sermon; delivered by Reggie Norman. Scriptures were Exodus 32:1-8; Romans 8:28; and Romans 5. Thoughts I had... Choices - Something new or something proven. One might automatically chose proven; but proven what? reliable, good, fruitful? or faulty, to have pitfalls, uncertain? These are additional questions that must be answered. If the latter,

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it is in the moments when one's heart reaches out to that of an woman of more years or the trucker that was given to share worship with us today, that I feel so in sync with the Lord. The lady comes when she can, otherwise going to church with her daughter, wanting to be worshipping the Lord any given Sunday. She reached out to me today, desiring more fellowship. I again gave her my numbers,

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