Luke 6:46-49

Why do you call me, "Lord, Lord," and do not do what I say?
   I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my
   words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building
   a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock.
   When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could
   not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who
   hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a
   man who built a house on the ground without a foundation.
   The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and
   its destruction was complete.

   Luke 6:46-49
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These verses made me think about the parable of the sower...the seeds fell on different types of ground and sprouted and either died quickly or stood strong...I love the imagery God uses in His word!

Philippians 4:11-13

 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have
   learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know
   what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have
   plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any
   and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether
   living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him
   who gives me strength.

   Philippians 4:11-13

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I definitely feel like God has been trying to drive this point home with me lately.  I'm stubborn though,so it seems to be taking a long time to let it even begin to sink in...Lord continue to teach me and bring to light the areas in my life that I am not surrendering to you!

Psalm 62:5-8

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.
   He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I
   will not be shaken.  My salvation and my honor depend on
   God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all
   times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our
   refuge.

   Psalms 62:5-8

Holy Bloggers is about to change...

Hello Folks...

So I've been thinking/debating for a while about taking Holy Bloggers in a new direction.  Instead of posting a weekly "bible study" I believe I am going to start doing an active log of other blogs from pastors, artists, and other sources that we can all check out when we want. 

Many people out there update their blogs daily/more regularly than this one is updated and half the time I re-post their posts anyway, so I think this will help us be touched in a variety of ways by a variety of people by God. 

I'm not sure when all this will go into action, but I'll send out an email/post about it :) 

God bless...and feel free to comment.

Post by Steven Furtick

Check out this post by Steven Furtick called Just Like Jesus Said.

We have to trust God when we feel Him telling us to do something.  He won't steer us in the wrong direction.

Post by Pete Wilson

You have to check out this post by Pete Wilson : 3 Questions That Will Change You

Truly awesome post...and an area a lot of us struggle with/need to examine in our own lives.

God Bless

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.