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Thursday, April 30, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
T2W Favorite Things
T2W's Favorite Things
Carri Pratt
I have to confess, I am a huge Beth Moore fan, and I love this study! I always considered myself to have rock solid faith, however, Beth Moore has a way of showing you, through Scripture, how it truly is. This study is helping me to look at my own personal belief system and to help me see how I view God's promises to me. I can tell you that I am experiencing a deeper faith and a burning desire to believe God at a whole new level!
From the Web Page:
Originating from a concept introduced in Isaiah 43:10, Believing God examines what it means to believe God rather than only believe in Him. Participants study the lives of Abraham and others from Hebrews 11 as examples of people who believed God. This study parallels a personal journey Beth took in coming to understand what it means to believe God.
To find out additional information or signup for the online study click below:
Carri Pratt
From the Web Page:
Originating from a concept introduced in Isaiah 43:10, Believing God examines what it means to believe God rather than only believe in Him. Participants study the lives of Abraham and others from Hebrews 11 as examples of people who believed God. This study parallels a personal journey Beth took in coming to understand what it means to believe God.
To find out additional information or signup for the online study click below:
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Monday, April 27, 2015
One Year Bible
The One Year Bible
Carri
Pratt
Greetings! I am always so
inspired to review the blessings God’s word provides each day and each week
from the One Year Bible. I am praying for you that you are being encouraged by
what you are reading. (and that you are reading!)
This week I was struck by a
combination of the Old Testament and New Testament passages:
Wednesday, April 22nd
Old Testament reading from Joshua:
“Now fear the Lord and serve
Him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped
beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord
seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will
serve, . . . But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua
24:14-15
May I just say, Amen! This is
our true calling, to serve the Lord and serve Him only! Now let’s take a look
at what Jesus is praying before His arrest, found on April 25th in the New
Testament reading:
“Father, if you are willing,
take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42
Jesus knew what He was about
to endure, but He was prepared to fulfill the Father’s will no matter the
cost. Our lives should also focus on the
will of God. It is about loving Him, believing Him, serving Him, and allowing our
lives to line up under the plans He has for us.
It is interesting to note that Joshua means The Lord Is Salvation.
Salvation comes from faith in Jesus Christ. When we have faith to
receive salvation the outcome should be good works in service to the Lord. It
is our way of showing our gratitude to Him. James, the brother of Jesus,
expresses this point when he writes:
“For just as the body without
the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” James 2:26
To
clarify, performing good works does not lead to salvation, faith alone leads to salvation. However, when we have salvation, it leads us to serve the Lord and to teach our
families to do the same. I agree whole heartedly with Joshua, as
for me and my family, we will serve the Lord!
Challenge: Choose for yourself this day who you will serve
Friday, April 24, 2015
A Favorite Source of Inspiration
A Favorite Source of Inspiration
There’s a wonderful daily devotional book called Jesus
Calling by Sarah Young.
What is even more handy and convenient is that Jesus
Calling is also an APP! I LOVE it!! I keep the app on the main page of my phone
and I can easily get a word of encouragement for the day.
I highly recommend getting this app for a constant
source of strength and truth.
“I
have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving
kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3
Friday, April 17, 2015
Diamonds And Pearls
Diamonds and Pearls
We all struggle to keep a positive outlook when times
are rough and when the pressure is on. Just don’t give in to despair and discouragement!
It’s in the times of hardship that great lessons are learned and where
gratefulness flows from when things are good.
“Have
I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Friday, April 10, 2015
Mending Your Heart
Mending Your Heart
Angry outbursts, fear, insecurity, being withdrawn,
numbing with drugs, alcohol, spending or busyness… they are all symptoms of a
hurt(s) you have been carrying.
Healing is possible! Don’t let pain you have suffered
steal the opportunity to live a full life without regret. The years pass so
quickly and you don’t want to lose all that’s dear to you.
You can find progressive healing through the study and
application of truth. Renewed minds and positive habits are a necessity to
lives pressing onward in victory. –Beth Moore from “Breaking Free”
“Those
who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires;
but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what
the Spirit desires.” Romans 8:5
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