Week #95 Why is Santa Second?

Found an interesting write up about the "actual Santa Clause" that I wanted to share. Check it out when you get a chance and I hope everyone has a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

1 John 2:1-6

My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not
sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the
Father in our defense - Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He
is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours
but also for the sins of the whole world. We know that we
have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who
says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a
liar, and the truth is not in him. But if anyone obeys his
word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how
we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must
walk as Jesus did.

1 John 2:1-6

Week #94 Doubting God's Goodness...

Hello All...Sorry I was a little late getting the post up this week...time flies right? I hope everyone is doing well. I came across the post this week in the InTouch Monthly Devotional Magazine written by Dr. Charles Stanley. The topic is "Doubting God's Goodness" and it really did a number on me so I hope it is able to shake you up like it did me.

Check out this week's post Week #94 Doubting God's Goodness...

Hope everyone has a great week and I look forward to reading your comments this week. God Bless.

Mark 10:42-45

How many of us can say we are cool with what these verses are telling us to do??? Hard to swallow, but extremely rewarding when put to practice. God Bless!

Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those
who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over
them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.
Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great
among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be
first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not
come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a
ransom for many."

Mark 10:42-45

1 Corinthians 10:12-13

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you
don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is
common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be
tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,
he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up
under it.

1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Week #92 It Is Good to Give Thanks to God

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!!!

I hope everyone has a great day. The blog is a day late but figured since the topic was on Thankgiving, it would work out well today :p

Check out the post (Week #92 It is Good to Give Thanks to God) this week when you get a chance.

1 John 1:5-7 Light v. Darkness

This is the message we have heard from him and declare to
you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we
claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness,
we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the
light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one
another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from
all sin.

1 John 1:5-7

Happy 2nd Birthday Holy Bloggers :)

So yesterday was this blog's 2nd Birthday! Hard to believe it has been 2 years since I started it. I pray for continued growth and for God to use this blog to touch lives and bring people closer to Him in ways I could never imagine.

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance:
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - of whom I
am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so
that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display
his unlimited patience as an example for those who would
believe on him and receive eternal life.

1 Timothy 1:15-16

Week #91 Relying Upon the Holy Spirit

This week's post was pulled from Dr. Charles Stanley's InTouch Magazine's Daily Devotionals.

Week #91 Relying Upon the Holy Spirit

Check it out when you get a chance.

Gobble Til U Wobble Thanksgiving Dinner

TheWell is hosting a Thanksgiving Potluck on Saturday, November 21st at Charleston Cafe and it's going to be amazing. We are going to have Live Music and Phenomenal food! Our only request is that you bring canned food items when you come so that we can donate them to the North Charelston Dream Center for families that may not have much. We can't wait to hang with you guys and look forward to seeing you on the 21st.

TheWell

Date: November 21, 2009

Tim: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Charleston Cafe @ 1039 Johnnie Dodds, Mt. Pleasant 29464

Week #90 The Trinity Breakdown

Hello All...

This week's post Week #90 The Trinity Breakdown is up. I tried to do a simple breakdown of the Trinity (The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) with my main focus being on the Holy Spirit. I'd love to get some feedback on this so if you have a chance after checking it out please feel free to comment. I hope everyone has a great week.

ps...I apologize for the layout of the blog this week. I tried to make bulleted "points" and when it posted they weren't there so I ended up double spacing them and now it looks the way it does haha. Hopefully it won't cause anyone not to read it :p

God is Awesome!
Jon

Week #89 A Deadly Game by Pete Wilson

Hello All...

This week's post came from Pete Wilson's Blog. Here is a little info about him...
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Pete is one of the pastors at Cross Point Church. Cross Point is a seven year old church with three campuses - CP Nashville, CP Dickson, CP North Pete has been married to Brandi for 12 years and they have three wild boys - Jett (8), Gage (5), and Brewer (3).
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Check out the post this week: Week #89 A Deadly Game by Pete Wilson and leave a comment. I hope everyone has a great week.

God Bless...

Week #87 & 88 it starts with ONE (5&6)

Ok kiddos...

I posted the last two weeks of the it starts with ONE series. Check them out Week #87 and #88 when you get a chance.

Hope everyone has enjoyed. God Bless!

LifeGroup 2night!

Hello All...

We are having our weekly LifeGroup meeting tonight in GC @ 7:30 PM. Tonight is movie night so come out if you can. Not sure what movie we are watching yet, but pretty sure it'll be one that all or most of us will like :)

Hope you are all having a great week!

God Bless...
Jon

Week #86 it starts with ONE (Week 4)

Hello All...

Sorry for being a little late with this week's post. Check it out when you get a chance and leave a comment.

Check out Week #86 it starts with ONE (Week 4)

4 weeks down...2 to go!

God Bless!

LifeGroup

Hello All...

Wanted to let ya know we are having our LifeGroup meeting tonight @ 7:30PM in Goose Creek. Come out if you can. Doing week 4 in the "it starts with One" series with Seacoast then a follow up message on BOLDNESS!

Comment/email/call me if ya have any questions.

Week #85 it starts with ONE (week 3)

Hello All...

I have posted Week 3 of our 6week study. Check it out when you get a chance. I am also reposting the promo video for the series below so you can watch it if you never got a chance to or if you just want to watch it again.

Week #85 it starts with ONE (week 3)

I look forward to reading your comments and I hope everyone has a blessed week!

Acts 1 - "It Starts With One" Small Group DVD from Seacoast Church on Vimeo.

Revelation 21:23-27

The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it,
for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its
lamp. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of
the earth will bring their splendor into it. On no day will
its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there.
The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it.
Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does
what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names
are written in the Lamb's book of life.

Revelation 21:23-27
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Sounds like a nice place to retire don't ya think? :)

Psalms 15:1-5

LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

Psalms 15:1-5

These verses had me looking at my life and seeing all the areas that I struggle with daily! Knowing that God loves me even when I fail at these things and knowing that I am saved because I have recieved Christ and He lives in me, helping me strive to achieve these "tasks" daily...man that feels good!

Let these verses serve as a challenge for us on how we are supposed to live our lives as God's children.

Week #84 it starts with ONE (Week 2)

Hello All...

Week 2 of our 6 weeks series along with Seacoast Church. I hope everyone is enjoying going through the first couple of chapters of Acts (A very powerful book!). We only had 2 comments last week so I would like to see some more input this week if more people feel led to share their thoughts.

Check out this week's post: Week #84 it starts with ONE (Week 2)

I also have a few quick prayer request...
+My boss and his wife recently had a baby and there were some complications and now their baby has been in ICU for a little over a week.
+A friend of a friend in her mid 20s was killed in a car accident last week and they will be having her funeral some time this week.
+A few friends with multiple tests this week at school.

I'm not sure of all the details, but I know extra thoughts and prayers sent their way would be greatly appreciated.

God Bless and have a great week!

LifeGroup @ 7:30PM

Hello All...

Just wanted to let you know that we are having our LifeGroup meeting tonight at 7:30. If you are in/around the Goose Creek area and fall in the 20somethings age group, come join us.

We will have a short discussion on the 2nd installment of the "it starts with One" series that Seacoast Church is going over right now and then we will continue on with our "movie night" funness!!! I am not exactly sure what movie we are watching tonight, but I think it has the word "Apples" in the title so it has to be decent :)

Comment, email, contact me somehow if you need more info...directions...etc...

God Bless!

Week #83 it starts with ONE (Week 1)

Hello All...

The next few weeks I will be posting on a series my LifeGroup and pretty much all of SeaCoast Church is going over in the book of Acts! Basically, each week we will go over a chapter in Acts...starting with Chapter 1 during Week 1. Check it out: Week #83 it starts with ONE

It is more of a reflection type post, so when you read over the verses and the questions, think about how your life has been impacted by the actions of Jesus and commands he left with His disciples.

When/if you comment...feel free to answer some of the questions, reflect on how the verses made you feel, or answer the "challenge of the week" question. It is your world!

God Bless!

Week #81 Peace on Earth...

Short post this week...I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to hopefully reading some responses...

Week #81 Peace on Earth...

Side topic...anybody have big plans for Labor Day?

Monday...

Hey Everybody...

Monday is here...new week...yay! haha...Only 2 comments on the blog so far. Let's get some more up here before the new post comes up on Wednesday...Check out the video with this week's post...FUNNY STUFF!!!

Tweet Tweet...

Saw this on Ernest_Smith's Twitter page...Good stuff!
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If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered. -- Proverbs 21:13....powerful truth!

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Sit on that for a while :)

#78 Just a Little Bit More

This week's post is up. Check it out (#78 Just a Little Bit More) when you get a chance. Only had 1 comment on last week's post so if you didn't get a chance to check that post out click here.

Also...lets start throwing around some prayer requests that some of us have. Just comment on this post and everyone can look throughout the week and add these prayers to their prayer list. You can comment as "anonymous" if it is personal or anything like that. Just give it a shot...

God Bless kiddos!

Great links...

Came across these today on Perry Noble's blog...thought they were pretty good...something for the married folks out there.

Four Questions Wives Should Ask Their Husbands

Five Questions Husbands Should Ask Their Wives

Let me know what you think...

Week #77 I Need a Job...

Hello All...

The topic this week has been weighing on my mind a lot lately...I hope it helps shine a light on some unclear areas in your lives. Please check out the blog this week and leave some comments. Share with friends. oui oui...


Week #77 I Need a Job...

Also...2 prayer requests:

• A friend's brother undergoing surgery
• Nephew back @ MUSC (high fever)

I really appreciate it kiddos. I hope everyone has a great week and I look forward to reading the comments on this week's post!

Week #76 Give Thanks...

Hello All...

I'm sorry about last week. I had a lot going on and spaced on putting up a post...oops! I hope everyone is doing well and excited about growing closer to Christ this week :)

When you get a chance check out this week's post:

Week #76 Give Thanks...

I am looking forward to reading the comments this week. God is great! I hope everyone has a great week!

Prayer Request...

Hello All...

Really need your prayers for a friend. Had a 4wheeler accident late today and was already in the recovery process from a previous surgery/ailment. This is all I really know right now, but I know he and his family would greatly appreciate the prayers. Thank you all!

God Bless...

Week #75 How Do You View Satan?

Hello Everyone...the new post for this week is up. A little different vibe this week. Short and sweet...check it out when you get a chance:

Week #75 How Do You View Satan?

I hope everyone has a great week and I look forward to reading your comments.

God Bless...

You are there...

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

Psalms 139:7-8

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Read these verses this morning...made me feel good. Thought I'd share :) Have a great day everyone!

Canden Update 4

Hello All...

Had to take Canden back to MUSC today. His stomach was swollen, he wasn't eating, and he was throwing up. I don't really know much more than that right now. Please keep him and the fam in your prayers. We appreciate it.

God Bless...
Jon

Week #74 A Christian Citizen's Responsibilities

Hello All...

Decided to steal this week's post from Charles Stanley's InTouch Magazine. The title of this week's post should give you a good idea of what it is about ;)

Check it out: Week #74 A Christian Citizen's Responsibilities

Leave a comment...tell some friends...prayer for our government and others in charge of our "well-being"...Pray for your friends and neighbors. I hope everyone has a great week and I look forward to reading some of the comments about this week's post.

ps...Special thanks to Catie for doing last week's post! Great Job...and if you haven't read her post yet...check it out here: Week #73 Posted by Catie

Cannot Be Shaken

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which
cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains
surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both
now and forevermore.

Psalms 125:1-2

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As believers we should have tremendous confidence because when we have God on our side we "cannot be shaken." Regardless what happens to us here on earth, we will reign with God forever in Heaven! Have a blessed day everyone...be on the look out for next week's Bible study coming sometime tomorrow.

Canden Update 3

Little Man got to go home today. It has been a long couple of weeks!!! Thank the Lord that Canden's surgery was successful and he healed up enough to leave the hospital before they were expected him to! Thank you all for your prayers and kind words and thoughts.

Also...a brother of a friend of mine was supposed to have come home tonight after an extensive surgery. As far as I know the surgery went well for him but I know he was in a lot of pain for a few days afterwards. Keep him and his family in your prayers as he recovers from his surgery.

God Bless!

John 10:27-29

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never
perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My
Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no
one can snatch them out of my Father's hand.

John 10:27-29
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I find it very comforting knowing that once I have accepted Christ and become a Child of God that that status will never change! Thank you for your many blessings Lord...I wish I could give you more.

Week #73 Post by Catie

Hello All...

This week's post was done by Catie (maybe the title of this post gave that away already?). Check it out and post some comments for her.

Week #73 Post by Catie

Thanks Catie for doing the post this week...and the birthday wishes...and the hospital visits!

Have a great week everybody! God Bless!

Canden Surgery Update

Canden's surgery went as well as it could have gone today and hopefully he'll be coming home in about a week or so. He still has a few things he has to go through, but everything looks promising. They said that one of his testicles is sitting inside of his abdomen, but they don't want to do anything with that until he is around 1 year old. There is a possibility that it will drop down on its own, but the doctors weren't sure about it. The drs acted like it was nothing major and seemed very happy with everything so we are all excited. In about 3 weeks he will have a check-up and make sure everything with the surgery is "holding up" and Canden is doing well. We really appreciate all the prayers! Thanks for all the prayers. MUCHO APPRECIATED!!!

I'll Be Back...

So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many
people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin,
but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

Hebrews 9:28

Canden Update 2

Hello All...

They are going to do a biopsy on Canden tomorrow to make sure that he does have Hirschsprung's disease. The results from that should be in by the middle of next week. Once those results get back and we find out for certain that it is what they think it is, they will begin a "cleansing process" that will take about 2 weeks. They will then hopefully be able to perform the surgery on Canden and after recovery he will hopefully be able to come home. The doctors are optimistic and expect him to be fine. We are all relieved that this is fixable, it is just going to take a little longer than we wanted or expected. Your prayers are very much appreciated and we hope you will continue to pray as Canden and our family handles this situation. God is great!!!

God Bless...

Need Your Prayers!

Canden has had some complications and they are transporting him to MUSC. All we know right now is that they believe his stomach has dropped, preventing him from feeding and using the bathroom.

The family is a nervous wreck right now, so please throw a few prayers up for Canden, the family, the doctors and everyone else involved.

God, You are in control.

Thank You!

It's A BOY!!!

My brother and sis-in-law are having their 2nd baby today! It is going to be a little boy!! If you think about it we really appreciate all the prayers we can get that everything will go smoothly and the baby will be healthy.

God Bless...

Sorry...Living in God's Calling

Sorry kiddos...no new post for this week. I was unexpectedly busy and scatterbrained on the blog this week. Check out this devotional from Charles Stanley's devotional magazine and if you haven't seen last week's post, get on it!
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LIVING IN GOD'S CALLING
READ Esther 3:13; 4:4-16

Knowing that we have a calling from the Lord is one thing, but living it out is another. Esther reached a point in her life when fulfilling God’s plan became risky and dangerous. The Lord had placed her in a position of influence, but using that power could cost the young woman her life.

Few are called to be kings or queens, but we have all been given places of influence to one degree or another. The Lord has placed you in your family, community, and church to fulfill His purposes for your life in this generation. As long as you are breathing, He is still working out His will for you.

How will you respond to His calling? There are only two options: cooperate by submitting to His plan, or resist Him. Trying to avoid or ignore the opportunities He presents is a form of resistance. Maybe the cost of obedience seems too high, but what about the cost of disobedience?

Eventually, every Christian is going to encounter a situation that tests his or her willingness to obey God. When that time comes, remember the lesson from Esther. If you refuse, the Lord will use someone else, and you will lose the opportunity to fulfill His calling. Maybe you have been placed in a difficult situation “for such a time as this”—to be an influence for Christ in our dark world.

Living in God’s calling isn’t always easy, but it is always worth the risk. Each step will reveal the faithfulness of our Lord, encouraging us to trust Him in the next opportunity He provides. As our faith grows, His perfect timing will become evident, and we’ll look with joy and expectation for what awaits us.

© 2009 In Touch Ministries® All Rights Reserved.

Romans 12:14-16

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Romans 12:14-16
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A little something to remind us to get off our "high horse" and to treat others how we want to be treated. Hopefully this shakes us all up a little and makes us think about how we act and treat others.

Have a blessed weekend!

Ecclesiastes 5:10-12

Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless. As goods increase, so do those who consume them. And what benefit are they to the owner except to feast his eyes on them? The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of a rich man permits him no sleep.

Ecclesiastes 5:10-12

Week #70 Renewal

Much better week last week with the comments. Glad more people could check out the post. Check out the study this week and spread the word.

Check it out: Week #70 Renewal

Also...let's start commenting with some prayer requests and or interesting tidbits/facts about the world...the blog is getting a little bland...let's try to spice it up.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful women out there called "Mom"...you truly are worth more than you will ever know. I hope everyone has a blessed day and make sure you tell your "Mom" just how much she means to you.

Jesus is My Friend

My first music video will be a lot like this one...haha. Wonder what other "christian" artists would say about this video today? I like the guy's beard singing in the background. Good times...

Matthew 5:38-45

I hope everyone is having a great day. I thought these verses would be a good day starter/ender(?).

You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for
tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If
someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the
other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your
tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces
you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one
who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to
borrow from you. "You have heard that it was said, 'Love
your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love
your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you
may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to
rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the
righteous and the unrighteous.

Matthew 5:38-45

1 Timothy 6:17-19

With the economy so uncertain and so many people struggling financially, I felt that these verses could help inspire/calm some folks down over their finances and their future. Let it sink in...God is in control.

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be
arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so
uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides
us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do
good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and
willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for
themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that
they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Need Some Inspiration?

Week #68 Health

Check it out people...

A lot of stuff is going on these days involving the topic of this week's post...Week #68 Health...Whether we have family members suffering, or we are suffering from ailments ourselves, I think we could all use a little "reminder" on how to handle times when we aren't exactly feeling our best.

When reading this, think about a time you may have been sick and needed God to comfort you. Maybe you have a family member suffering right now...it is important for us to know that God is in control of every situation and regardless whether we understand the outcome or not, God knows what is best and things will happen according to His plan...not ours. We just have to be able to trust Him, and trust that He knows what He is doing.

Prayer...

Father, God bless the person reading this in whatever it is you know he or she may be needing this day!

In Jesus' name I pray...
Amen

Tweety Tweet Tweet...

I've been messing around with this Twitter thing a little bit more over the past few days and I think I like it. You can chat, follow your friends, celebs, churches, etc...

I may get tired of it after a few days, but today...I'm feeling it.

Thought I would let you all know :)

Check out my Twitter page: CLICK HERE

Week #67 God's Grace

Hello All...

Week #67 God's Grace is up. We were a little slack on commenting last week, but it was "Easter week" so I will cut everybody some slack. Let's try to pick it up this week and get into double-digit comments. Let your voices be heard...ha.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Happy Easter Everyone!

John 20:1-15 (New International Version)

John 20

The Empty Tomb
1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don't know where they have put him!"

3So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. 4Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. 6Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, 7as well as the burial cloth that had been around Jesus' head. The cloth was folded up by itself, separate from the linen. 8Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. 9(They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.)

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene

10Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot.

13They asked her, "Woman, why are you crying?"

"They have taken my Lord away," she said, "and I don't know where they have put him." 14At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.

15"Woman," he said, "why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?" Thinking he was the gardener, she said, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him."

Week #66 Lord, Please Forgive Me...

Almost didn't make it...ha. Check out this week's post ladies and gentlemen.

Week #66 Lord, Please Forgive Me...

Tell some friends...leave a comment...

Also, I'm not sure if everybody knows this...you don't have to have a google account to leave a comment. When on the comment page, after you have typed your comment in the text box, underneath that and underneath the security box and google account log-in box, there are other options such as "Open ID, Name/URL, and Anonymous" ... If you click on Name/URL, you can simply type in your name and post your comment. Maybe this will clear up some confusion and help some more people comment. Again, you DO NOT have to have a gmail or blogger account to post a comment.

Have a good week...OVER

Week #65 My Favorite Bible Verse Is...

Hello All...

I hope everyone is doing well this week. This week's Bible Study is going to rely heavily on your participation. Check it out:

Week #65 My Favorite Bible Verse Is...

Yessir...

My Favorite Verses...

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the
everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He
will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one
can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the
power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and
young men stumble and fall; 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 40:28-31

These are a few of my favorite verses...what are some of yours? Comment and let us know...

Week #64 The Words of Our Mouth

This week's post was taken from the InTouch Weekly Devotional Magazine. It was written by Dr. Charles Stanley. I think it is very good. A very good topic.

Check it out: Week #64 The Words of Our Mouth

Tell Friends...Leave Comments...Be Happy!

2 Timothy 2:23-25

I read these verses last night in my devotional and received them in an email this morning...figured I would post it :)

Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

2 Timothy 2:23-25

Week #63 Give Me Your Eyes - Brandon Heath

This week's post is up. Something a little bit different...something you all may enjoy...something you should really check out!

Click Here (Week #63 Give Me Your Eyes - Brandon Heath)

Colossians 3:16-17

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and
admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing
psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your
hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to
God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:16-17

Week #62 Psalm 34:14 by Catie

Hello All...

Catie typed up this week's blog. I think she did a great job. Check out the post this week and make sure you leave a comment. We only had 3 folks comment last week. I think we should easily be getting 10+ comments every week with the number of people that are reading this blog every week. Even a simple "Nice Job" goes a long way.

Check it out: Week #62 Psalm 34:14 by Catie

Hope everyone has a great week and enjoys the post!

1 Peter 2: 21, 23

God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for your. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps....He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.

1 Peter 2: 21, 23

Philippians 2:3-4

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:3-4

This I Believe...

Check out the following essay written by Erica Allman...pretty good stuff! Let her know what you think.

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Erica Allman
LA 101-The Power of Ideas
This I Believe Essay

This I Believe

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else” (C.S. Lewis) All Americans today have their own way of thinking. Their own way of believing. How did humans come about on the planet Earth? Where did we come from? In my Christian Faith, I believe that we came from God who made the Earth and all things in it. People have their own views and opinions on these matters, but my opinion in a faith based belief and that is how I will live until I am on this Earth no more. I believe in the Christian faith and I'm not ashamed to express that.

All my life I grew up in a Christian home. Went to church on Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, and Wednesday nights. I was taught about Jesus for ever since I can remember. Being a Christian, you are not always agreed with and many other people have their opinions on their faith and what's right and what's wrong. Growing up a Christian, I believe the Bible, and what the Bible says is right is right, and what the Bible says is wrong is wrong.

The basic belief of the Christian faith is that Jesus was a perfect man who walked this Earth for 33 years to spread the news about who he was and how to get to heaven. Many people were appalled by his teachings and they decided to crucify him at the age of 33. Jesus died, was buried and on the third day he rose again. All other kings are buried, you can find their graves and if you were to dig them up, you would find their remains. But Jesus is not in the place where he was buried, because I believe he rose on that third day and now sits at the right hand of God in heaven. This is the major part of the Christian faith. To believe in the death, burial, and resurrection.

The second major part of the Christian faith says that if you want to go to heaven when you die, you have to go through Jesus. In the Bible, John chapter 14 verse 6 states “I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the father but by me”. It says you can't get to heaven unless you believe in the death burial, and resurrection, and you live the life according to how God has appointed Christians to do. I believe you can not get to heaven on good works alone, because the Bible says that. I believe you have to have asked Jesus into your heart and believe in everything his word says.

The third major part to the Christian faith is believing that when we die and we are Christians, we go to heaven where Jesus has built all of his children mansions to live in for all eternity. Heaven is described as a beautiful magnificent place where there are gates of pearl, walls of jasper, streets of gold. How expensive gold is here on Earth, God made his streets of gold for us to walk on in Heaven. When I asked Jesus to come into my heart and forgive me of my sins, he then began to prepare my mansion in Heaven and for that I am thankful. As a born again Christian, it is my job to go and tell others about my belief. I need to live my life according to how God has said in the Bible. With how the Bible describes Heaven being, I can not wait to get there and see all the beauty around me.

Christianity explains a lot of who I am. A Christian is not something I am, it is who I am. Every religion around the country has their beliefs and what they feel is right. That is the natural thing to do, you believe your religion is right and you do not back down. I am a Christian and I believe that is right for my life. It is not my place to judge anyone and tell them their religion is wrong, or they are wrong. It is not my place to do so. However, I can tell them about my religion and what I believe in. Christianity has always been a big part of my life and will always be a big part of my life and also my future family's lives. Christianity is such a big part in my life because it is where I came from. I came from God who created Adam and Eve and everything that was ever put onto the Earth. We were born into a sin-filled Earth because of Adam and Eve in the beginning but God gives us a chance to change that and go away from the sin. He says if we accept him into our heart, then we will go to Heaven. So as bad and corrupt as this world is and will keep getting worse, I have no fear because I know where I will be when it is all said and done. Jesus was crucified, buried and then rose again on the third day. I can not get to Heaven unless I go through Jesus himself and live the life he has called me to live. And I have a mansion waiting for me in Heaven. This is my Christian faith and in This I Believe.

Week #59 Dealing with the Unexpected

This week is here...for now! Got a little slack on the comments this past week, and I admit, even I neglected the blog for most of the week. What do you say we try to pick it back up this week? I really think that we have enough people reading the blog every week now where we should be averaging double digit comments. Don't be afraid to offer some feedback. Let's open the doors up and see what happens. Comments don't have to be long or "deep." We just want some feedback. Let us know you are out there.

Check it out this week: Week #59 Dealing with the Unexpected

Leave a comment!!! Tell a friend...tell them to leave a comment. Even if it is just one word...or two.

Also...please be praying for a family friend. Had a stroke over the weekend and not 100% sure what all damage has been done, but family is staying positive and they really need all of our prayers. Let's make this week GREAT!!! God Bless...

Week #58 Keys to Success

Hello All...

I let this week creep up on me and had to put together this post pretty quickly. I apologize if it doesn't make any sense, but it covers some of the things I have been thinking about recently and I hope it touches a soft spot with some of you kiddies.

Check it out: Week #58 Keys to Success

Tell some friends...leave some comments (which more people have been doing lately and I really appreciate!!!). This blog is growing peoples...!

Praise Him...

I know it may not seem like much to a lot of people, but we have consistently had 4 or more comments for the past 3 or 4 weeks. That makes me happy. I would really like to see that number turn into double digits soon. Keep spreading the word!

Gracias to everyone that has continued to read, post and comment over the past year or so. Keep up the great work :)

Thank You Lord!

Week #57 Praise the Lord

Two great weeks in a row. Praise the Lord! ha...I am excited about the progress Holy Bloggers has been making. Thank you all for helping spread the Word and please keep it up. I feel good things coming!

Anywho...this week's post is up. Check it out when you get a chance. I am really enjoying the comments! Tell some friends and let us know what you think...

Week #57 Praise the Lord

I hope everyone has a great week...God Bless

Romans 12:1-2

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 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.

Romans 12:1-2

Week #56 God's Field

Hello All...

This week's post is up! Diana is blessing us all with her unending brilliantness :) Check out the blog this week and make sure you leave a comment...doesn't have to be long or make anybody cry, but let everybody know you are there.

Week #56 God's Field

Thanks to everyone who commented on last week's blog. We came very close to breaking the record for most comments on one post...but came up one short...still good though! Maybe this week?

Week #55 What is Grace?

This week's post is up. We had 4 comments on Week #54 Change of Heart. Let's see if we can get a few more this week. Thank you to all who have continued to visit the blog week after week and please continue to visit and invite your friends and family to check out the blog. Check out this week's post...

Week #55 What is Grace?

Also...I posted a few quotes throughout the week...they are below this post. Will probably be doing more of the same this coming week so keep checking in.

Also (2)...I am still taking ideas for topics. Get at me...

The Art of LIving...

The master in the art of living makes little distinction between hiswork and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, hisinformation and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardlyknows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence atwhatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working orplaying. To him he's always doing both.

-James A. Michener

Gotta love a good quote...especially on a rainy day :)

Quote of the Day

Thanks for the email Greg...

"Where faith is there is courage, there is fortitude; there issteadfastness and strength... Faith bestows that sublime courage thatrises superior to the troubles and disappointments of life, thatacknowledges no defeat except as a step to victory; that is strong toendure, patient to wait, and energetic to struggle... Light up, then,the lamp of faith in your heart... It will lead you safely through themists of doubt and the black darkness of despair; along the narrow,thorny ways of sickness and sorrow, and over the treacherous places oftemptation and uncertainty."

-James Allen

Week #54 Change of Heart

This week's post is up. This is something that has really been on my mind lately and I think it seems to be a good topic for the start of the new year. I hope you all enjoy the post and I look forward to reading your comments.

Week #54 Change of Heart

Also, please be praying for me and this blog. I am struggling to find topics to discuss on the blog every week. I would really appreciate it.

God Bless...