Monday Inspiration

The amount of light you carry determines your glow.

“Let us walk in the light of the Lord.” Isaiah 2:5

Have a wonderful week!

Haiti – How You Can Help

Haiti – How You Can Help

Shepherd of the Hills Church has partnerships with ministries in Haiti. We are currently very involved and in communication with our missionaries on the ground in Port-au-Prince. They are safe, but in great need of prayer and support as chaos grows in the face of the devastation caused by the severe earthquake. Our Missions team is talking with our missionary partners in Haiti and assessing the best means of support.

You can help in several ways:

1. Pray – The people of Haiti and the relief teams responding to this disaster need your prayers.
   
2. Give – Shepherd of the Hills will channel your financial gifts directly to our mission partners—Northwest Haiti Christian Mission, North American Mission Board, and International Disaster Emergency Service. These dollars will be turned into humanitarian aid (medical supplies; emergency food, water and shelter; transportation; mobilization teams, and more), which is given with the love of Christ and deepens the impact of our evangelistic efforts there. You can donate by either submitting a check made out to Shepherd of the Hills (IMPORTANT: write “Haiti” in the memo) or online by clicking here.

In the near future, we may send specialized teams of professionals to Haiti, and we will keep you updated as you pray and seek ways to help. You can find the latest information directly from our partner, Northwest Haiti Christian Mission, by visiting www.nwhcm.org.

http://www.theshepherd.org/haiti-2013-how-you-can-help

Alpha Omega Attitude

Attitude

Attitudes can make or break a day. How many times have you wished you didn't respond a certain way or that you felt differently about a situation? I have been thinking about how our attitudes can affect our behaviors and those around us. What is causing us to act the way we do and why do we respond the way we do? Is it the situation, is it the people around us, or is it us? The more I thought about it the more I prayed that God would change my heart and my attitude so my behavior and feelings towards situations and the people around me would glorify Him and be pleasing in His eyes. I am responsible for my attitude and my behavior so that is what the Lord and I are going to work on. The Lord can change our attitude, our behavior, and our life. Nothing is to big for the Lord to handle. He can change a frown into a smile. He can turn anger into happiness. He can turn hate into love. The Lord can transform our hearts and our desires....He can create in us the Alpha Omega attitude!!!

Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.


2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Philippians 1:6 (New International Version)

⁶being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

To see more on how Jesus transforms, heals, mends, purifies, and makes people whole see His Word the Bible. If you don't have one of your own check out the online Bible at http://www.biblegateway.com/ . There is also a link to it on my sidebar.


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Bro's Birthday

Happy Birthday to my Brother !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is my brother's birthday so I wanted to wish him the biggest and best birthday ever!!!!! Happy Birthday Bro!!!! Love ya!!! 

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Monday Inspiration

If we are God’s work of art, then our lives should reflect a masterpiece.

“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

Have a wonderful week!

God Has A Plan

Everything that happens in life is under the umbrella of God's plan. We have free will so we can see God's goodness, His love, and His grace. We may choose to sin or choose Christ but in all decisions He knows our hearts, He knows our deepest desires, and He knows where we are in our lives. That is an extraordinary thing- that the Lord God Almighty knows our future and will guide our steps if we listen and lean on Him. Every person, every place, every circumstance that has passed through your life has been there for a reason. If it was something negative- what did the Lord teach you? Did you make that obstacle into an opportunity? Did you grow in Christ in some way? Well, then that "negative" was not negative at all. It was an opportunity to grow, to change, to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. It was an opportunity to be strengthened by the Lord in your areas of weakness. If the past is following you to the present, meet it, deal with it. Ask God to show you how you have grown during that time, ask Him to show you the lessons you learned, and ask Him to help you live for the glorious present He has given you. The Lord has a plan for each of our lives. He knows our past, He guides our present, and He sees our future. Find peace and joy in the fact that the Lord can guide your steps, your heart, and your desires onto His path towards the prosperous future He has for you.


Here are a few Scriptures to show that the Lord has a plan, knows our future, and will guide us:

New International Version (NIV)
Jeremiah 29:11 Listen to this passage 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. New International Version (NIV)Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica
Psalm 37:23 Listen to this passage  23 If the LORD delights in a man's way,        he makes his steps firm; New International Version (NIV)Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica
Proverbs 3:5 Listen to this passage  5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart        and lean not on your own understanding; New International Version (NIV)Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica
Psalm 48:14 Listen to this passage  14 For this God is our God for ever and ever;        he will be our guide even to the end. New International Version (NIV)Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica
Jeremiah 10:23 Listen to this passage Jeremiah's Prayer  23 I know, O LORD, that a man's life is not his own;        it is not for man to direct his steps. New International Version (NIV)Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica
Psalm 37:4 Listen to this passage  4 Delight yourself in the LORD        and he will give you the desires of your heart. New International Version (NIV)Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica

http://www.biblegateway.com/

The Bible is the best way to get to know your Creator God so dive into His Word to seek Him. If you don't have a Bible of your own check out-- http://www.biblegateway.com/ which is an online Bible.

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Monday Inspiration

Happiness keeps me sweet, trials make me strong, sorrows keep me human, failures make me humble, but God keeps me going.

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31

Have a wonderful week!

Scripture for the Soul

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,”- Titus 2:11-12

How to Know God Personally

How to Know God Personally

What does it take to begin a relationship with God? Devote yourself to unselfish religious deeds? Become a better person so that God will accept you?

You may be surprised that none of those things will work. But God has made it very clear in the Bible how we can know Him.

The following principles will explain how you can personally begin a relationship with God, right now, through Jesus Christ...

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Principle 1:

God loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life.

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God's Love
"God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." ¹

God's Plan
[Christ speaking] "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly" [that it might be full and meaningful]. ²

Why is it that most people are not experiencing the abundant life? Because...

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Principle 2:

All of us sin and our sin has separated us from God.

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We Are Sinful
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." ³

We were created to have fellowship with God; but, because of our stubborn self-will, we chose to go our own independent way, and fellowship with God was broken. This self-will, characterized by an attitude of active rebellion or passive indifference, is evidence of what the Bible calls sin.

We Are Separated
"The wages of sin is death" [spiritual separation from God]. ⁴

This diagram illustrates that God is holy and people are sinful. A great gulf separates us. The arrows illustrate that we are continually trying to reach God and the abundant life through our own efforts, such as a good life, philosophy, or religion -- but we inevitably fail.

The third law explains the only way to bridge this gulf...

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Principle 3:

Jesus Christ is God's only provision for our sin. Through Him we can know and experience God's love and plan for our life.

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He Died in Our Place
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." ⁵

He Rose From the Dead
"Christ died for our sins...He was buried...He was raised on the third day, according to the Scriptures...He appeared to Peter, then to the twelve. After that He appeared to more than five hundred..." ⁶

He Is the Only Way to God
"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.'"⁷

This diagram illustrates that God has bridged the gulf which separates us from Him by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross in our place to pay the penalty for our sins.

It is not enough just to know these three principles...

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Principle 4:

We must individually receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know and experience God's love and plan for our lives.

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We Must Receive Christ
"As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name." ⁸

We Receive Christ Through Faith
"By grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast." ⁹

When We Receive Christ, We Experience a New Birth

We Receive Christ by Personal Invitation
[Christ speaking] "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him." ¹⁰

Receiving Christ involves turning to God from self (repentance) and trusting Christ to come into our lives to forgive our sins and to make us what He wants us to be. Just to agree intellectually that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross for your sins is not enough. Nor is it enough to have an emotional experience. You receive Jesus Christ by faith, as an act of the will.

These two circles represent two kinds of lives:

Which circle best describes your life?

Which circle would you like to have represent your life?

The following explains how you can receive Christ:

You can receive Christ right now by faith through prayer

Prayer is talking to God. God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart. The following is a suggested prayer:

"Lord Jesus, I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be."

If this prayer expresses the desire of your heart, then you can pray this prayer right now and Christ will come into your life, as He promised.

From: http://www.ccci.org/wij/index.aspx

Happy New Year with the Lord Almighty!!!

Happy New Year!!! I can't believe it is 2010, isn't that crazy!!! I wish you all a blessed year! If you haven't made Jesus Christ your Savior yet maybe this new year, this new day is the day! If you have fallen away from Christ maybe this new year, this new day is the day to walk hand in hand with Him! If you need more time with Christ, more time to work on a personal relationship with Him maybe this new year, this new day is the day to be aligned mind, heart, and soul with Christ! Don't wait another second to get the state of your heart, you life, your eternity settled!!! Choose Christ, run to Him, draw close to Him, live for Him, and learn from Him. 2009 is the past, 2010 is our present live for Him in this moment, this day, this year. Remember Jesus loves you!!! God bless and good night!!!

Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

God already knows the plans and days of your life. He has great things in store for you!


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Monday Inspiration

It is not the pace. It is the focus in the right direction. Remember, the snail made it to Noah’s Ark in good time.

“My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.” Psalm 25:15

Have a wonderful week and a Happy New Year!

Choices

Every day is a choice we make. Do we follow Christ or do we follow the world and its ways? What choice did you make today? What choice will you make tomorrow? Every morning when we put our feet on the floor we have the freewill to live a life of sin, breaking Christ's heart, or we can live a life for Him. Surrender, Scripture, and the Spirit gets us disgusted with the sin, through the darkness of the world, and moves us on towards Christ. Remember every temptation is a choice- will you fall to sin or stand with Him? Choose Christ, surrender to the Spirit, cast off all sin that entangles you, and remember His redemption, love, and forgiveness. Jesus is there with open arms so run to Him instead of that sin and that temptation. Make the choice that will save you in more ways than one.

1. We are separated from God. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?" says the Lord; "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" says the Lord.Jeremiah 23:24
2. Our sins separate us from God But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear. Isaiah 59:2 "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one... For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"  Romans 3:10,23.
3. Our sin brings Judgment and Death Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned Romans 5:12 "Behold, all souls are Mine; The soul of the father As well as the soul of the son is Mine; The soul who sins shall die. Ezekiel 18:4 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,  Romans 3:23
4. Jesus Christ came to pay for our sins "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 5. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. 6. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:5-6
5. Those who receive Jesus are forgiven of sin For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 6:23 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word (Jesus) and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. John 5:24
6. We must choose to accept Jesus Christ "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" Romans 10:13 How does someone accept Jesus as Savior? A simple sincere prayer, with a willing heart is all that is required. "Dear Lord, I know that I am a sinner and cannot save myself. Right now I turn from my sin and accept You alone for my salvation. Thank you for saving me. In Jesus Name, Amen."

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Christmas Eve Service at Shepherd of the Hills

This is the video of the Christmas Eve Service at Shepherd of the Hills- check it out:

December 24, 2009 Dudley Rutherford

Connected to the Vine A God Who Travels

http://callonjesus.com/media-messages-video.php?messagesID=173

God Bless!!! Merry Christ-mas and a happy and healthy New Year!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Merry Merry Christ-mas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember the reason for the season- Jesus Christ :D!!!!!!


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Transform

The holidays always get us thinking of resolutions, of changes we need to make, and of things we need to or should do. Today the Lord has especially laid it on my heart to continue to change. We are all sinners, we all have fallen short of the glory of God, and we all make mistakes. We are not perfect, we do not have life down, and we do not know what is in store for us in the future. Although, we can trust the Lord for the perfection, for the control, and for the future. Striving to be like the Lord completes us as people, it draws us near to God, and it praises Him as well. I pray that we all long to change to be like our Lord and to serve Him in every way stated in His Word. I pray that we all have a deep desire to read His love letter to us, the Bible. I pray that we are not satisfied with who we are but unceasingly climb to new heights of loving and living for Christ. I am a sinner, I have and will sin, and I am beyond blessed to know that my Lord will forgive me and set me straight. He will love me, teach me, and turn me around. I pray that the Lord continue to change us, transform us, and make us more like Himself with our every breath and our every heart beat. Remember who we are celebrating- Jesus- so do what would honor Him and give Him the present of your obedience, your faithfulness, and your Christ-likeness.

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Help the World- Just Click!!!!

http://www.care2.com/click-to-donate/


The site listed above only ask that you "click" to create a donation. The charitable organizations here are dedicated to ending human welfare issues such as poverty, homelessness, and slavery.
The sites have their differences in how your clicks translate into resources. In general, you click some place on the site and either you are shown ads and the revenue from the ads goes to a charity, or there are sponsors who pledge to pay or donate to the charity based on the number of clicks generated. So it costs you nothing but time.


All you have to do is click to help!!! So click away every day!!!

Have a Merry & Blessed Christmas!!!

Monday Inspiration

Christmas is not the tinsel, not the giving and receiving, nor even the carols. It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future when the humble heart receives anew God’s wondrous gift, Christ.

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11

“Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas!

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Use Your Life's Every Moment as an Opportunity

Whatever is happening in our lives is happening for a reason. We can use where we are and what we have to glorify God or we can use it to do our own will. What path are you going to take? Sometimes it's hard to stand up and do the right thing or to do God's will when it goes against our own sin nature but God calls us to a new life. He calls us to run from our sin nature to deny the world and sin around us and to jump into His will and His arms. Every moment of our lives is an opportunity to serve Him. Don't get distracted by the people who want to pull you down or the sin issue that wants to take its hold! Keep your eyes fixed on Him! Use your life's every moment as an opportunity to serve Him and teach others about His greatness!!!

Hebrews 12:2 

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Dance in the Rain

Perserverance

Have you ever felt exhausted by life's difficulties, obstacles and tests? Have you felt like today you have run many of those races and are just too tired to continue?  Do rising up, victory, and perseverance seem so distant, unreachable, and to be just mere words? If you are feeling this way, you are feeling human weakness. The beauty of this weakness is that there is strength, their is power, their is peace, and there is victory in Christ. He can give you the extra step, He can give you the peace of mind, He can give you the joys of a life in Him and so much more. When you think you can't do it anymore look up and rely on the God who is the definition of victory. Let the Lord Almighty support you, strengthen you, and give you the extra ability you need to succeed or to just keep on moving with a purpose. Remember in everything there is the beauty and blessing of the life that the Lord has given you and the God moments He has placed in your path. Open your eyes and heart to see them. Stop and smell the roses, look at the clouds in the sky, and take in His heavenly surroundings.


2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But [the Lord] said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.




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Monday Inspiration

There never was a great soul that did not have some divine inspiration.

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3

Have a wonderful week! 

The Life of An Angel

The Life of An Angel

By:  Amber Johnson

Dedicated to: My Angel Kerry

To care

And to give

In Prayer

She lives

A life filled with God

Is her daily song

A smile you see

And we all agree

This is the life of an angel

Her heart beats for right

All near becomes bright

Eyes see Christ’s light

In her smile and life

This is surely the life of an angel

Sent from above

She is nothing but love

Her caring transcends

Surpassing the earth’s ends

This is the life of an angel!

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The Grip of Grace

The Grip of Grace

by: Amber Johnson

The grip of grace

His sweet embrace

Erases all the disgrace

And leads us to replace

Sin with righteousness in our hearts every space

To make us right so we can see His ever-forgiving face

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What do you think of Jesus Christ?

What do you think of Jesus Christ? What do you know about Jesus? I start reading about Him in the Bible and find His truths and His promises lining the pages of His holy word. I read about His miracles, His power, His authority, His perfection, His holiness, and I just want to know more. The greatest thing is that I can because the list certainly does not stop there and the Lord won’t stop there either. He reaches out to His followers and wants to instill in them His word and His likeness. Thankfully, He will help me to change me into Himself. Can you even fathom THE FACT that the Lord of all Creation, the King of all Kings, the Alpha and Omega reaches out to us and loves us? Even that one truth overwhelms my mind and heart. 

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To All the Students Out There....

To all the students out there....these past few weeks have been filled with finals and there are more to come in the coming weeks and I want to pray for you all. Pray that you are diligent with your studies, pray that you absorb the information, and most importantly pray that you will use all that you study to further the kingdom of Christ. The subjects that we are studying now are just a means to reach out to other people and connect to them. They are opportunities not just something we need to check off our list to get to graduation. So get out your coke, your Starbucks, or your caffeine of choice and study with the Lord's work in mind. Have a blessed night and an awesome finals week!!!

Jeremiah 29:11 

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

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Monday Inspiration

Your THOUGHTS are seeds, Your WORDS water them; what are you growing today?

“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24

Have a blessed day and an amazing week!!!

He Takes Us As We Are

The Lord is so accepting and takes us all as we are. He meets us where we are, our flaws and all. The great thing about Christ and accepting the gift of Christ is that we don't have to be perfect before we accept Him. If that were the case, well, no one on the face of the planet would be able to receive Him because we are all sin filled flesh bound creatures. The Lord knows we are not perfect and yet He reaches out to us and works through us to do mighty works. How amazing is that! The Lord sees us in our sin and gives us a gift to save us from it- His only Son!!! He doesn't just stop at saving us from an eternal death in flames and our own sin but He works to make us more like Himself. He helps us with our flaws and our sins so we can be more like Him- more loving, caring, kind, gentle, joyful, peaceful, patient, faithful, and self controlled- the list goes on and on. Just know that you don't have to be perfect to accept Christ or do the work of Christ. When you accept Christ He will begin to do that work in you. So accept Jesus Christ's calling today, let Him into your heart and into your life, so He may begin a glorious transformation in you. 

Galatians 5:22-23 

 ²²But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,²³gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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Open Arms

Open Arms

By: Amber Johnson

Someone I can rely on

When everyone’s gone

Someone I can run to

When I wish somebody knew

A heavenly understanding

That keeps me standing

Arms open wide

The only place to hide

I had cried

For a place to confide

For a place to heal me inside

Why hadn’t I tried

The open arms of Jesus

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