March 10, 2024
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By Example
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 ready from her life — similar to the boy who cried wolf. When I couldn’t get along with my brother, she would tell me about life among her four sisters – she had examples from several age levels. Of course, the result would always be “what JESUS would say or do”. My regrets are that as I became a young adult, spending less time with her, I paid more attention to “the ways of the world”. Yes, I gossiped at work; yes, I became promiscuous; yes, my vocabulary deteriorated. I would have a “come to JESUS period” and then backslide. That happened a few times. But, as you can tell, those teachings from my Grandma
February 8, 2024
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Be An Influencer
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 someone, out loud ask JESUS to forgive you. Verbalize those little prayers, “Help me Lord JESUS”. Here’s how Joyce Meyer says it: “Teach not only by word but by example. If you’re a more mature Christian, you need to watch for younger Christians who need a more mature influence in their lives. Not only will you be helping them, you will be helping yourself. “ Joyce If you follow Joyce, you know her tag line: ENJOY THE JOURNEY! Enjoy Everyday Life! After getting your “pupils” interested in a relationship with JESUS, be sure to mention that being a Christian is not a “bowl of cherries”! (Do we use that phrase anymore?) JESUS cautioned his disciples:
February 5, 2024
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Heaven
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 love us and take us to Heaven. “The one who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and the one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will reveal Myself to him.” JOHN 14:21, NASB JESUS also said that the ONLY was to get to Father God in Heaven is through HIM – by accepting HIM as our Savior and asking HIM into our heart. Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me”. John 14:6, NASB JESUS also added that we must follow HIS commandments. “Not everyone
February 2, 2024
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Red Letters Said…
JESUS LOVES ME! The RED LETTERS tell me so! Choose your translation – they all have the same message. He Loves who Keep His Commandments — John 14:21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” NIV Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” ESV The one who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and the one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will reveal Myself to him.” NASB “The person who knows my commandments and keeps them, that’s who loves
January 31, 2024
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Read RED
But Grandma, how do you KNOW that JESUS likes that? I Read The RED Letters! They’re The Words Of JESUS!! HE is speaking to ME!! It was only since my renewed relationship with JESUS that I learned about the RED LETTERS. It was only a few months ago that I learned that JOHN 3:16 is RED LETTERS!! JESUS SAID: 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. NKJV (My spirit did a “happy dance”) Reveal the importance of The RED Letters. Encourage your “student” to seek out the RED Letters. I would start in John, but all the Gospels hold The Words of JESUS. They’re Treasures of Truth. This would work for a young person AND… An adult who denies The Truth you have just spoken. The RED Letters often lead to more
January 27, 2024
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Hug Him?
I have heard it said that God is our ultimate Authority and our most intimate Friend! We hold RESPECT, ADMIRATION, AND REVERENTIAL FEAR of HIM. We also hold a DEEP TRUST, ADORATION, AND LOVE for HIM. I knew OF Jesus from childhood, thanks to my Grandma. I participated in religion sporadically in my early-adult years. By my early-30’s I gave up; I knew HE is in Heaven; I’ll see HIM when I die. I don’t need HIM now. It was in my early-50’s that a young evangelist spoke about HIM with passion and love. She said that I could have a relationship with Him! I decided I wanted that! Now, in my mid-70s, HE is IN my life 24/7!! I LOVE JESUS!! HE IS MY COMPANION, SAVIOR, AND FRIEND!! I eagerly await the moment that we see each other eye-to-eye! I’ll run into HIS arms and hug my FOREVER FRIEND
January 6, 2024
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He is my Leader!
Who do you turn to for guidance? Who do you look to as an example to follow? Who do you want to be like “when you grow up”? Who is your ultimate LEADER??? You might know MY answer — HE is JESUS!! I’ll SHARE HIM WITH YOU!! That can happen at Christian Communicators…https://christiancom.toastmost.org Listen to “JESUS as Our LEADER”, by Laura St.Louis: Laura is a Distinguished Toastmaster and a Sister In Christ. Thank you, Laura, for your WOW — your Words of Wisdom.
April 23, 2022
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Speak Jesus
Speak Jesus!
Christian Communicators Toastmasters We are meeting weekly, always sharing an hour of learning and growing with our Lord.Here is the critical information. Please share with your family and your church friends! Zoom IN — we’re here every Monday! Online at Noon, EST/EDT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84161913232 Strengthen your faith by sharing it with others. Let’s talk about Jesus Christ. Let’s Do Lunch With The Lord! Visit our website: www.christiancom.toastmost.org Learn more on: Christian Communicators Toastmasters – Facebook https://m.facebook.com/groups/540546950713439/about/ What is and Who are Toastmasters? https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/why-toastmastersA nonprofit educational organization. People from diverse backgrounds who become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.
March 8, 2022
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Outcome? Salvation!
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!
Old Jim
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
By Example
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
Be An Influencer
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
Heaven
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