Oct. 1, 2008 - Words of Wisdom

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Nov. 19, 2006 - Giving Thanks in God's word

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Since Thanksgiving s this week I thought I'd share a few verses from the New Testament about giving thanks:

"...and here must be no filthiness and silly talk or coarse jesting,
which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
Ephesians 5:4

"...always giving thanks for all things
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father."
Ephesians 5:20

"Be anxious for nothing,
but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
Philippians 4:6

"...joyously giving thanks to the Father,
who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light"
Colossians 1:12

"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks through Him to God the Father"
Colossians 3:17

"Devote yourselves to prayer,
keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving"
Colossians 4:2

"....in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"
1 Thessalonians 5:18

"First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers,
petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men"
1 Timothy 2:1

"Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God,
that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name"
Hebrews 13:5

Here are some Old Testament ones too:

"It is good to give thanks to the Lord,

And to sing praises to Thy name, O Most High;

To declare Thy lovingkindness in the morning,

And Thy faithfulness by night."
Psalm 92:1-2

"O come let us sing for joy to the Lord;

Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving;

Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God,

And a great King above all gods."
Psalm 95:1-3

Aug. 7, 2006 - Doesn't He Love Me?

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I read this yesterday and thought you all might like it....

There once lived in Scotland a man who had fallen and broken his back as a lad of fifteen.  For forty years he lay on his bed and was moved only with the most terrible pain.  Probably in all forty years there was not a day when he did not suffer acutely.  But day after day was God's grace found sufficient, and many people came to him for cheer and courage in Christian living.

Once a visitor asked, "Doesn't Satan ever tempt you to doubt God?  Doesn't he try to make you think Christ is a hard Master?"

"Oh, yes," he answered, "When I see friends walking by in perfect health, Satan fairly screams, 'If God loved you, why did He permit you to be broken?'"

"Then I take him to Calvary, show him Christ, and point to those deep wounds, and say, 'Doesn't He love me?'  And the fact is that Satan got such a scare there 1900 years ago, that he cannot stand to be reminded of Calvary; he flees from me every time."

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Jul. 28, 2006 - Encouragement For Mothers

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Jul. 23, 2006 - Moving Mountains

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Tonight I had a rough evening and was really feeling down. Right in the middle of a dark moment I flipped open the church bulletin and read something that was just what I needed......a kick in the pants of sorts. I wanted to share it with all of you.

Do you believe that one day years ago a man just like you and me was able to control the rainfall cycle of a whole nation just by praying? (Elijah - 1 Kings 17-18)

Do you believe that a dying man added fifteen more years to his life because he prayed to live? (King Hezekiah - 2 Kings 20)

Do you believe that a previously barren woman became able to conceive and bear a son because she talked to God about her problem? (Hannah - 1 Samuel 1-2)

Do you believe that at least twice in history a man’s prayer was all he needed to stop the movement of the solar system so that "the sun stood still" or, in one case, went backwards? (Joshua 10:12-14 and 2 Kings 20:8-11)

Reading this certainly convicted me of the need for prayer. Jesus was a man of prayer - that was where he got His strength. If He, the Son of God, needed to pray much then it is just as important, if not more so, for me to do the same. God knows us and cares about us. He ALWAYS answers our prayers - sometimes He says "Yes", other times He says "No", and perhaps even, "I have something better for you". He knows best and will give us what we need......if only we will ask. I know I need to pray more and am determined to do so.

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayers and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. " Phillipians 4:6-7

May. 11, 2006 - The Importance of Mothers

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"...it is upon the mothers of the present that the future of the world depends...." (Home Education, Charlotte Mason, p.2)

What an awesome statement!  Charlotte Mason explains that it is the mother who directs the early, most impressionable years of a child.  What an important job we have.  A job which compares to no other.  A job in which we should strive for excellence.  How wonderful if all mother's would take the position they are given so seriously. 

Here is a quote from the first chapter of Home Education that is worth noting:

"...the education of  their children during the first six years of life is an undertaking hardly to be entrusted to any hands but their own.  And they will take it up as their profession - that is, with the diligence, regularity, and punctuality which men bestow on their professional labours."

The influence we have on our children is so great and should not be taken lightly. No one can teach them better than we can.  We know them - better than a teacher in a room with thirty other kids. We are connected to them.  If God blessed us with the gift of children we should do our utmost to care and nuture them - Grow them up in the Lord.  Our goal should be to show our children the way to heaven and to live rightly while here on earth. 

Here is another worthy quote:

"The parents of but one child may be cherishing what shall prove to be a blessing to the world.  But then, entrusted with such a charge, they are not free to say, 'I may do as I will with mine own.' "

Thinking of my role as a mother in this light can only lead me to be a better parent for my child.  How about you?