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Saturday, August 27, 2011

1Peter 3:8,9

"Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: not rendering evil for evil or railing for railing, but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."  1Peter 3:8,9

In this verse it tells us that we should be kind and courteous.  It says that we should not give evil for evil.  We should bless those that hurt us.  By doing this we will receive blessings on our own lives.  This is not an easy thing to do.  It is not easy to accept criticism or harsh words and do good back to the person that said them.  But Jesus says this is what we are called to do.  Just like He did when He was here on earth.  He knows what we are going through.  He went through it Himself. 

Friday, August 19, 2011

"You Were Born For This" by Bruce Wilkinson Book Review




  The book "You Were Born For This, 7 Keys to a Life of Predictable Miracles" by Bruce Wilkinson is one of the best books I have read in a long time.  I highly recommend reading it.  When I first read the title I had my doubts.  I thought it might be something a little on the flaky side but it was not.
    I started reading the book and I just got so excited.  It just seemed to explain the concept that God wanted to use me to be a blessing to others.  I try to do good things for others.  But this book explains how we can allow God to work through us to do things for others in such a way that the person receiving the blessing knows it is from God.  He gets the credit.  We can just enjoy being the one He worked through. 
    The book is easy to read.  It has several stories of true examples of God working through those who choose to let Him.  It also explains how we can be more aware of His leading. 
    I loved the book. This book was given to me by Blogging For Books.  I was not paid to review it.  This is my honest review.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Bad Link in My Last Post.

Hello
I am sorry about the bad link in my last post.  I have tried to fix it but so far I haven't been able to.  I will keep trying.  Thank you for your patience.

Friday, August 12, 2011

I was watching a christian exercise program and loved it.  It is easy and also inspirational.  I love the music and the positive encouragement.  Here is a link to their site on the web:  ChristianFitnessTV.com.  


"Christian Fitness is a unique, fun and interactive program unlike any other show on television. Intended to encourage and help guide you in living a healthier life, the hosts share nutrition tips, facts on fitness, and uplifting scripture in a variety of over 25 different themed shows."  This is an exert from their site.

Friday, August 5, 2011

We are having a family reunion before long in honor of my Mom and Dad.  I was trying to think of some memories to share and I thought of several.  The one that keeps coming to my mind is when I was a little girl.  I must of been about three or so.  We had gone out to a lake to swim.  There were two slides, one was for the bigger kids and then there was a little one.  My mom an dad said that I could not go on the big one.  I went anyway.  I remember sliding down and going under the water.  I kept turn over and over and all I could see were bubbles and sand.  All of a sudden I saw my dad's legs in the water.  He scooped me up and carried me to safety.

That memory makes me think of God.  He tells me not to do something and I do it anyway.  Then when I go under and there is no way up, I call on Him and He comes and scoops me up.  He forgives me and loves me.  Just like my Dad did. He carries me to safety.

Bible Verses - Encouragement and Inspiration

Thursday, August 4, 2011

My Blogging Goals

    I have joined a blogging class and hope that you can see some improvement in my blog soon.  One of the assignments is to write down some of my goals for my blog.  My main goal is to help my readers in some way.  If I can do that, I have accomplished something worthwhile.
    Here is a list of my goals:
  1.  My first goal is to get my ads and links updated.  I want to take down those that are not helpful and put up ones that are interesting and helpful.
  2. I want to blog at least once a week.  Maybe more but at least that.
  3. I hope also to learn how to put links to pdf files for you to download.
 
Concentrate on finding your goal, then concentrate on reaching it.

 
 

 

Monday, August 1, 2011

You Don't Need to Feel Unloved.

Do you feel unloved?  Sometimes I do.  I don't feel lovable.  I found this verse as I was thinking and praying to God.  I was wishing I had a friend I could talk to.  He gave me this verse:



"The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;"  II John 1.


You may be around people that don't share your faith and think you are strange.  But God says you are loved.