YOU ARE NO ACCIDENT

"You can judge the value & the worth of a product by looking at the one who made it. 

You are no accident. 

You were created by God for God." 

Mary Sutherland

International Christian Speaker & Co-Founder of 

Girlfriends in God, a conference and devotional ministry.

Link: http://www.marysoutherland.com

 

WHITE NOISE

  "White noise is noise produced by a stimulus containing all the audible frequencies of vibration; 'white noise is a good masking agent'."* In other words, it is used to cover over or drown out unwanted sound(s).    

DON'T BECOME WHITE NOISE TO THE UNSAVED. IMITATE CHRIST IN ALL YOU THINK, SAY & DO!!

*American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.

GOD'S GRACE

"(God) is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins."

Ephesians 1:7New Living Translation 

DO WHAT IS RIGHT ...

DEFINING PEACE

PEACE.

It does not mean to be in a place 

where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. 

It means to be in the midst of those things 

and still be calm in your heart.

SINS FORGOTTEN

That is to say that God chooses to remember our sin against us any longer. There is a big difference in forgetfulness and choosing not to remember.  He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12

GOD'S MERCY

       We, as believers in Christ, live under God's umbrella of grace.  Christ is the manifestation of God's incredible and eternal mercy toward us.  It is reserved for those who seriously accept God's forgiveness for their sins.  Service is to follow.  God's mercy toward us is designed to compel us to align ourselves with his word and his standards for living.  It's not something you snatch and put in your pocket like one would snatch a gold ring while riding a carousal.  It's been given to us, it's there for the taking.  We wear it like a garment.  God's mercy.  Are you sharing it with all you meet?

CHOICES

    Throughout our lives we make choices.  With each choice come consequences that are tied to each decision.  There’s one choice that many people don’t like to think about.  It’s the question of eternity in relation to God.  Whether we like it or not we will need to make a choice regarding whether we will place our faith in an unseen God or not.  It’s not enough to simply believe in Him, for frankly, He didn’t give us that option. 

       Man has the tendency to compare themselves to others around them, especially when it comes to eternal issues.  Surely they must be bound for heaven for they are a good person; certainly better than Joe or Bill or Jane.  In Paul’s letter to the Romans he says we have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23).  That’s who we are to compare ourselves to, our Creator, not another created being. 

       God offers forgiveness for all our sins.  What He asks in return is for us to enter into a personal relationship with Him that will last for all eternity.  Without His forgiveness we will perish.  Christ is the bridge which reestablishes the relationship with God that was broken in the Garden with Adam & Eve. 

Where do you stand with God?

Re: Psalm 150

       "In a way, the book of Psalms parallels our spiritual journey thru life. It begins by presenting us with two roads: the way to life and the way to death. If we choose God's way to life, we still face both blessings and troubles, joy and grief, successes and obstacles. Thru it all, God is at our side, guiding, encouraging, comforting and caring.  As the wise and faithful person's life draws to an end, it becomes clear that God's road is the right road. Knowing this will cause us to praise God for leading us in the right direction and for assuring us of a place in the perfect world he has in store for those who have faithfully followed him." [footnote from Psalm 150:6, page 1304, The Life Application Study Bible; published by Tyndale House]  

There's no reason to fear ...

"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." - John 16:33 NIV

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." - John 14:27 NLT

"Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7 NIV

       If you've never made a commitment to Christ for the forgiveness of sins, then you have every reason to be afraid. Christianity isn't a restrictive "religion" where you have no fun. As a matter of fact, fun is irrelevant regarding eternal things. Fun is defined on an individual basis based on the persons likes and dislikes. A believer in Christ does what he does not because he has to, but because he wants to. True Christianity is a "relationship" with Almighty God.
       Interestingly enough, people will try anything and everything to find peace, contentment and fulfillment. They won't find it though, because it can only be found in God. It's an individual choice that everyone must make in their life. If you choose to believe that God isn't real you better be right, because if you're wrong you will have to live knowing that for all eternity.  That's not a threat nor am I trying to scare you into converting. However, I would be remiss if I didn't say something to you about the forgiveness that you need and how you can get it absolutely free.  If I kept silent it would be like walking past a burning building and saying nothing all the while knowing there were people asleep in their beds.  Reach out to Jesus while He may be found.  rlkeller

LIVING FOR GOD

Ref: Colossians 3:12-17

"Paul offers a strategy to help us live for God day by day: (1) Imitate Christ's compassionate, forgiving attitude (3:12, 13); (2) let love guide your life (3:14); (3) let the peace of Christ rule in your heart (3:15); (4) always be thankful (3:15); (5) keep God's Word in you at all times (3:16); (6) live as Jesus Christ's representative (3:17)."

12  "Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. 16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, givingthanks through him to God the Father."

Resource: The Life Application Study Bible, Tyndale House Publishing. Translation: New Living Translation.

BECAUSE GOD LOVES US ...

MEMORIAL DAY!! REMEMBER & NEVER FORGET!!

THE TRINITY

This diagram explains the Trinity.  It's right to the point.  Pretty clear how all party's relate to one another.  I may not know everything, but I know God and He knows me.  It's a relationship for a lifetime on thru eternity! rk

Christian Comedian Brad Stine Quote

ACCUSED

If you were accused of being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?

The Great Exchange by Bruce Carroll