God Loves You!
The Bible says, "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"
The problem is that . . .
2 All of us have done, said or thought things that are wrong. This is called sin, and our sins have separated us from God.
The Bible says “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” God is perfect and holy, and our sins separate us from God forever. The Bible says “The wages of sin is death.”
The good news is that, about 2,000 years ago,
3 God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins.
Jesus is the Son of God. He lived a sinless life and then died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. “God demonstrates His own love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.”
Jesus rose from the dead and now He lives in heaven with God His Father. He offers us the gift of eternal life -- of living forever with Him in heaven if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by Me."
God reaches out in love to you and wants you to be His child. "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe on His name." You can choose to ask Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and come in to your life as your Lord and Savior.
4 If you want to accept Christ as your Savior and turn from your sins, you can ask Him to be your Savior and Lord by praying a prayer like this:
"Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. Please forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life. I ask you in to my life and heart to be my Lord and Savior. I want to serve you always."
Did you pray this prayer?
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
If you knew this was the last year on earth.
What If This Were Your Last Year on Earth?
If you knew that 2011 were going to be your last year on earth, what would you do differently? Are there things you would do more of? Less of? Would there be things you’d stop altogether, or start doing? Are there things you would want to say to certain people? Relationships you would try to change?
When we view life as though we were standing at the end of it, instead of assuming we are somewhere in the middle, our perspective changes. Suddenly our faith becomes more important.
Billy Graham, in a recent interview, was asked what he would change if he had his life to do over again. He said, “I’d spend more time in meditation and prayer and just telling the Lord how much I love Him and adore Him and [am] looking forward to the time we’re going to spend together for eternity.”
In 2 Timothy 4:7, Paul said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.” Consider his words of victory as he approached the end of his life:
“I have fought the good fight.”
The Christian life is a fight—a life-or-death fight to the finish against our enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. The battle is spiritual. The weapons are spiritual. And the solution is also spiritual. We may get knocked down, but we will never be knocked out, if we depend on the Lord.
“I have finished the race.”
There are hurdles and obstacles, distractions and interferences, but we must run the race in order that we might win. This means we need to cast off the weight of sin, and discipline ourselves to remain focused on the prize.
“I have kept the faith.”
The word “kept” carries the meaning of guarding, like an armed soldier guards his post against enemy attacks. Our faith is not something we should take lightly, not something we can neglect or disregard. We must guard it and preserve it.
As Christians, we are fighters, runners, and soldiers. With that in mind, let me ask you again: if your life were to end in 2011, would you be able to say the same as Paul? Are winning the fight against Satan and sin? Have you kept your pace in the race of life, or have you slowed down? Are you guarding your faith in the way that you live?
When it’s all said and done, we have three things to offer God: our treasure, our talent, and our time—and whether you are someone who likes to make New Year’s resolutions or not, it should be your resolve to live this year as if it were your last…
…because it could be.
If you knew that 2011 were going to be your last year on earth, what would you do differently? Are there things you would do more of? Less of? Would there be things you’d stop altogether, or start doing? Are there things you would want to say to certain people? Relationships you would try to change?
When we view life as though we were standing at the end of it, instead of assuming we are somewhere in the middle, our perspective changes. Suddenly our faith becomes more important.
Billy Graham, in a recent interview, was asked what he would change if he had his life to do over again. He said, “I’d spend more time in meditation and prayer and just telling the Lord how much I love Him and adore Him and [am] looking forward to the time we’re going to spend together for eternity.”
In 2 Timothy 4:7, Paul said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.” Consider his words of victory as he approached the end of his life:
“I have fought the good fight.”
The Christian life is a fight—a life-or-death fight to the finish against our enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. The battle is spiritual. The weapons are spiritual. And the solution is also spiritual. We may get knocked down, but we will never be knocked out, if we depend on the Lord.
“I have finished the race.”
There are hurdles and obstacles, distractions and interferences, but we must run the race in order that we might win. This means we need to cast off the weight of sin, and discipline ourselves to remain focused on the prize.
“I have kept the faith.”
The word “kept” carries the meaning of guarding, like an armed soldier guards his post against enemy attacks. Our faith is not something we should take lightly, not something we can neglect or disregard. We must guard it and preserve it.
As Christians, we are fighters, runners, and soldiers. With that in mind, let me ask you again: if your life were to end in 2011, would you be able to say the same as Paul? Are winning the fight against Satan and sin? Have you kept your pace in the race of life, or have you slowed down? Are you guarding your faith in the way that you live?
When it’s all said and done, we have three things to offer God: our treasure, our talent, and our time—and whether you are someone who likes to make New Year’s resolutions or not, it should be your resolve to live this year as if it were your last…
…because it could be.
Strong Winds will blow
Broken Vessels
by Virtue for Women on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 2:00pm
A few nights ago, a howling wind blew through, kicking up a fuss in the dark. It beat against my house like a prowler looking for an open window. Safe inside, I curled up with a good book and sipped tea while the wind rattled trees and chased their falling leaves into every corner of my yard. Next morning, I found the damage. A favorite plant on my patio was laying there, pot broken, soil scattered, and roots exposed. I scooped it up in a bowl and watered the little clump of soil still clinging to the roots. It was all I could do at the moment. I hoped it would be enough.
This little plant has safely weathered stronger winds than the one that sent it tumbling. It sat on a table under the patio eave, close to the house, protected from full exposure to the elements. An unlikely spot for a mishap, I would say—but a gust of wind can do mischief anywhere.
Why am I telling you about my wind-tossed plant? Because it reminds me of loved ones I’m praying for…family and friends who have abandoned their faith for one reason or another and strayed back into the world. When I think about them, I hurt and I wonder how it could happen. I struggle for words they will hear and not reject. But mostly, I ask God to help me to keep praying and not lose hope for them. He never gives up.
We recently finished our study in James and his closing words are tinged with sorrow but filled with hope. “My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins” (NIV).
How can we bring someone back who is unwilling to come? After you have done what you must do and said what you must say, then what? Pray and keep on praying. James says, “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power.” (James 5:16 NLT) I can’t change a person’s heart, but I know the One who can! God promises that when we ask anything according to His will, He hears and will answer (1 John 5:14–15). So don’t give up praying for that loved one. Scoop them up and water their exposed roots with fervent prayer. They may not be listening now, but God hears your prayers and He knows what is needed.
Broken vessels are the casualty of sin. The Lord reminded me of this as I swept pottery shards into a dustpan and thought about tossing the uprooted plant away too. The enemy breaks so that he can destroy—but our loving Father doesn’t forget His prodigals. He watches and waits for them to come to their senses and return home. And when they do, He will welcome them with open arms. Will you trust Him to restore what’s been broken? In the meantime, never stop praying.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart—these, O God, You will not despise. –Psalm 51:17
by Virtue for Women on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 2:00pm
A few nights ago, a howling wind blew through, kicking up a fuss in the dark. It beat against my house like a prowler looking for an open window. Safe inside, I curled up with a good book and sipped tea while the wind rattled trees and chased their falling leaves into every corner of my yard. Next morning, I found the damage. A favorite plant on my patio was laying there, pot broken, soil scattered, and roots exposed. I scooped it up in a bowl and watered the little clump of soil still clinging to the roots. It was all I could do at the moment. I hoped it would be enough.
This little plant has safely weathered stronger winds than the one that sent it tumbling. It sat on a table under the patio eave, close to the house, protected from full exposure to the elements. An unlikely spot for a mishap, I would say—but a gust of wind can do mischief anywhere.
Why am I telling you about my wind-tossed plant? Because it reminds me of loved ones I’m praying for…family and friends who have abandoned their faith for one reason or another and strayed back into the world. When I think about them, I hurt and I wonder how it could happen. I struggle for words they will hear and not reject. But mostly, I ask God to help me to keep praying and not lose hope for them. He never gives up.
We recently finished our study in James and his closing words are tinged with sorrow but filled with hope. “My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins” (NIV).
How can we bring someone back who is unwilling to come? After you have done what you must do and said what you must say, then what? Pray and keep on praying. James says, “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power.” (James 5:16 NLT) I can’t change a person’s heart, but I know the One who can! God promises that when we ask anything according to His will, He hears and will answer (1 John 5:14–15). So don’t give up praying for that loved one. Scoop them up and water their exposed roots with fervent prayer. They may not be listening now, but God hears your prayers and He knows what is needed.
Broken vessels are the casualty of sin. The Lord reminded me of this as I swept pottery shards into a dustpan and thought about tossing the uprooted plant away too. The enemy breaks so that he can destroy—but our loving Father doesn’t forget His prodigals. He watches and waits for them to come to their senses and return home. And when they do, He will welcome them with open arms. Will you trust Him to restore what’s been broken? In the meantime, never stop praying.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart—these, O God, You will not despise. –Psalm 51:17
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Where is one of those restaurants where they cook in front of you?
Where is one of those restaurants where they cook infront of you?
I'm looking for those restaurants where they cook infront of you in Los Angeles
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
Go to Benhi Hanas Japanese Restaurant. They have one in Beverly Hills or go on line. It is my favorite restaurant. You can order chicken, steak, shrimp, sea food, white sticky rice or fried rice, they have fried vegetables too. When ever I have a special occasion I always go here. The chefs do a lot of entertaining things too that will make you laugh. You can not beat this place. Lunch is very inexpensive I think they serve from 11:00 to 1:00 or 2:00.
You will love it.
Connie
http://conniescolumn.blogspot.com
I'm looking for those restaurants where they cook infront of you in Los Angeles
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
Go to Benhi Hanas Japanese Restaurant. They have one in Beverly Hills or go on line. It is my favorite restaurant. You can order chicken, steak, shrimp, sea food, white sticky rice or fried rice, they have fried vegetables too. When ever I have a special occasion I always go here. The chefs do a lot of entertaining things too that will make you laugh. You can not beat this place. Lunch is very inexpensive I think they serve from 11:00 to 1:00 or 2:00.
You will love it.
Connie
http://conniescolumn.blogspot.com
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