This is a reading of 1 Peter 1:3-9 from ESV. I have adjusted pronouns and eliminated a few phrases. Do you believe in JESUS? Have you asked HIM to be your Lord and Savior? Congratulations! Be inexpressibly JOYFUL! You have Salvation! Let me know how that makes you feel! Now, don’t cover your cross — SPEAK JESUS!! God Bless You!
From March Madness to April Awesome You can have peace amid all the frustration and stress — when you have the peace that passes all understanding — the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ. I am a Child of God! (John 12:12) I live in the JOY of Jesus! (Luke 10:21; John 14:20) Holy Spirit is my Healer! (Luke 5:17) I have the mind of Christ! (1 Corinthians 2:16)
JESUS ONLY YOU! JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN – HE said so. Jesus is the mysterious, miraculous, mighty God, Son of the One God Most High, God of Heaven and Earth, THE HOLY ONE. We are indoctrinated to believe that everyone who dies is “in a better place”. No! JESUS is the door to Heaven. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Jesus, The Son of God, Lived in Joy through The Holy Spirit At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. Luke 10:21 And he said: “Truly I tell
Turning Point Michelle Marie and Me My Grandma Birdie and Grandma Chloe planted in my soul, the precious seeds of the Love of Jesus. Sometimes I kept the seeds in the dark, sometimes I gave them light, and sometimes I even watered and nurtured them! It wasn’t I met Michelle Wise at Toastmasters, that I turned from living in the world, to living as a Believer. I’ll explain. As a kid, I was always sick – usually with a cold. I was always unhappy. As a teen, at night I would stare at the moon out my bedroom window and cry; I wanted to be loved. My Grandmas would hug me and remind me that Jesus loves me – He wants the best for me – talk with Him and He will guide me through it. (Grandma Birdie died when I was 13.) I dropped out of college during my
Collector of Smiles Grandpa taught me how to make a smiley face before I could write my name. We put a nose in it! He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh! We had such fun together! A Smiley Face became part of my signature. As I grew older, I lost my laugh. In high school I wanted desperately to learn how to tell jokes – or just be funny. Whenever I tried, no one would laugh. By the time I was a young adult, I was bitter and judgmental — opinionated and bossy – critical of everything and everyone! Toastmasters in general taught me how to be a different kind of critical thinker – which means objectively analyze what you hear — and then to give feedback in a positive way. For example, I previously would have said, “That stinks!” Toastmasters taught me to say, “From
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV) Recently, a dear friend said that she was trying to be thankful. She wanted to start each day with five things for which she is thankful. Before getting out of bed, she tried and tried, but she could think of only one or two things. I exploded with JOY! “WHAT??? You have four grandchildren…and ME!!” That give her giggles, and a BIG “Ah Hah” moment! I’m so glad – now she can get out of bed! JOY is being able to THANK JESUS for the substantial and subtle blessings!! Since
This is a reading of 1 Peter 1:3-9 from ESV. I have adjusted pronouns and eliminated a few phrases. Do you believe in JESUS? Have you asked HIM to be your Lord and Savior? Congratulations!
I miss him so! He passed in 2016 at age 67 – in his curmudgeon stage. We were good buddies on and off through life. When the years between our visits lengthened, the reunion was
My Grandma was a sweet, loving woman with a delightful giggle. She taught me a lot – by example. She always seemed to know when I was “stretching the truth”. She would have a story
Grannies, it is vital to “Speak Jesus” to your family and friends. However, it is also important to demonstrate your faith. The modern term is to be an Influencer! When you might say something against
When someone passes, family and friends will speak about him/her going to Heaven. That may not be true. We know that JESUS said it depends on loving HIM! When we love HIM, Father God will