Showing posts with label christianity. Show all posts
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Sunday, July 1, 2012

FORGIVEN and FORGIVING Christian Bible Study bible scriptures


 Sunday morning Christian bible study on forgiveness.
After Jesus rose from the dead and appeared before the disciples and other followers of Jesus he showed the wounds in his hands and feet, and he ate.

 Jesus rises up to heaven from earth image
I am with you always 

Then he said, "When I was with you before, don't you remember my telling you that everything written about me by Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must all come true?" Then he opened their minds to understand at last these many Scriptures! And he said, "Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah must suffer and die and rise again from the dead on the third day; and that this message of salvation should be taken form Jerusalem to all the nations: 
There is forgiveness of sins for all who turn to me.
You have seen these prophecies come true. And now I will send the Holy Spirit upon you, just as my Father promised. Don't begin telling others yet--stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven."
 Then Jesus led them out along the road to Bethany, and lifting his hands to heaven, he blessed theme, and then began rising into the sky, and went on to heaven. 
Luke 24:44-49

And the disciples went everywhere preaching, and the Lord was with them and confirmed what they said by the miracles that followed their messages. 
Mark 16:20

Jesus was risen, and he is with us always, the Holy Spirit was sent from heaven to those that believe in Him just as He said.

FORGIVEN and FORGIVING 


Psalm 32:1-6
What happiness for those whose guilt has been forgiven! What joys when sins are covered over! What relief for those who have confessed their sins and God has cleared their record.
There was a time when I wouldn't admit what a sinner I was. But my dishonesty made me miserable and filled my days with frustration. All day and all night your hand was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water on a sunny day until I finally admitted all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide them. I said to myself, "I will confess them to the Lord." And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.
Now I say that each believer should confess his sins to God when he is aware of them, while there is time to be forgiven. Judgment will not touch him if he does.


Sin could be great or minor to our standards, yet it is sin just the same. Not seeking God's solution of seeking His forgiveness and accepting Jesus death on the cross for our sins, only harms us. We need to address the sins, seek his forgiveness, and also forgive others (give it to God to handle the situations with others in our lives, let go of anger... that is what forgiveness is about... it does not mean you condone a wrong thing or situation). 

Sin or unforgiveness towards self and others affects us in many ways. Emotional pain, depression, guilt, shame, fear, and many times also illness can occur. If you have confessed your sins, are their any hidden within you that may need to be addressed? Pray and ask God, He will shed light on it. Then confess and seek His forgiveness. It is also important to forgive others for whatever it may be. You are not accepting wrong by forgiving only choosing love to cover hate or anger. Love your neighbor; even enemies as Jesus taught (this does not mean you have to be friends with this forgiven person or people you feel you don't want to) just choose to be kind, forgive, let the Lord know you forgive in Christ Jesus ______ for _____ and give the situation or hurt to God to handle. Even strangers we need to forgive at times, like a rude driver that "cut you off" on the road or even yelled at you etc. Forgive. Love by not behaving the same back and know God knows the situation. Just do what is right.

Then ask God to heal your pain, free you from fears, seek his forgiveness for what you have done, and receive it! Let him give you a new life. Allow God to take your shame for what you have done. Allow God to heal you and take away any self afflicted shame for what has been done to you -you need not be ashamed-!

Ask God to take away any illness from you in Jesus name and for any emotional pain take from you too. He can renew your mind and heal you. 

Not always are we healed from physical illnesses, but seek him for this deliverance too.

Suggested prayer for forgiveness:

[First accept Jesus that he died for your sins and you believe Him to be your Lord and savior.]

  • If there be any sin in my life that I do not know, please reveal it to me. Jesus name amen.
(Ask His forgiveness when you know any sin.)
  • Father in heaven, I ask your forgiveness for__________. Please forgive me in Jesus name. Please heal and take from me any hurt and pain this has caused  me or others and I give this situation to you Lord. Thank you. In Jesus name, Amen.

Suggested pray for forgiving:
  • Father in heaven, I forgive__________ for__________. Please heal and take from me any hurt and pain this has caused  me and I give this situation to you Lord. Thank you. In Jesus name, amen.

Ask and put your trust in God that He has and will take sin from you, ask and He will heal you from the pain it has caused also.




Psalm 34:4-9
For I cried to him and he answered me! He freed me from all my fears. Others too were radiant at what he did for them. Theirs was no downcast look of rejection! This poor man cried to the Lord--and the Lord heard him and saved him out of his troubles. For the Angel of the Lord guards and rescues all who reverence him.
Oh, put God to the test and see how kind he is! See for yourself the way his mercies shower down on all who trust in him. If you belong to the Lord, reverence him; for everyone who does this has everything he needs.



Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Debate Same Sex Marriage - Obama. Thank you Manny Pacquiao

Finally a morally correct view on same sex marriage. Manny Pacquiao, a World Boxing Organization welterweight champion, known as the best pound for pound boxer is also among many things an aspiring Christain evangelist. Manny Pacquiao defends biblical scripture and what is morally correct for marriage. He stated,"It should not be of the same sex so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah of old."

My perspective is I am not against people, and people have a choice to choose their way of life. As far as what is physically and morally correct and meant to be, same sex does not have a true place in life. Christians view on this is not meant to be prejudgous only have to stand up for what is biblically just and creation of man and woman as God intended, as children are born also from man and woman not same sex, same sex relations is a perversion of creation as God intended.

Manny Pacquiao on same sex marriage - Barack Obama view

 

Responding to Gay Marriage - Christian Prespective (AnswersInGenesis.org) Summary:

"Even in a secular context, the only answer a Christian should offer is this:

The Bible is the Word of our Creator, and Genesis is literal history. Its science and history can be trusted. Therefore, we have an absolute authority that determines marriage.
God made the first man and woman—the first marriage. Thus, marriage can only be a man and a woman because we are accountable to the One who made marriage in the first place.

And don’t forget—according to Scripture, one of the primary reasons for marriage is to produce godly offspring."

4 And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who 1made them at the beginning cmade them male and female,’ 5 and said, dFor this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and ethe two shall become one flesh ? 6 So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.”

Leviticus 18:22 NKJV: You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.

Romans 1:26–27 NKJV:

For this reason God gave them up to  vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.

1 Timothy 1:9–10 NKJV:

knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 10 for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Happy Earth Day in Biblical Scriptures plus Go Green Tips

Celebrating Earth Day by giving thanks to the creator... For us, the earth and animals.
Garden of Eden Pictures, Images and Photos
"Garden of Eden" photo thanks to: photobucket.com by fortschreitend

Genesis 1:1 NKJ In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 8:1 NLT Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided.
 Genesis 1:26 NLT Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.
Psalm 36:6 NKJ Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O LORD.
Colossians 1:16 NKJ For by him [Jesus Christ] all things were created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through him and for him
Romans 1:20 NKJ For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse
 {more biblical study... Is there really a God?
Numbers 35:3 NKJ They shall have the cities to dwell in; and their common-land shall be for their cattle, for their herds, and for all their animals.


Tuesday, October 12, 2010

CLEARANCE SALE $8.88 COOL Christian Clothes NOTW- C28 TRUTH SOUL ARMOR

TODAY: Tuesday October 12, 2010: In Store and Online Sale at C28.com $8.88 Sale T-shirts, some really great rockin designs too! I looked over the sales and there are some cute girl's clothes, and cool T's.

Other Current Sales: 50% Off Sale, 25% Off Shoes, they also have $10 sales often too:  I believe Not Of This World took over Truth Soul Armor brand Christian clothing which they also carry. They also carry Ezekiel, Endure and more. Also, their brand Canvas- which has designs made by you... or whomever has designs that are accepted by winning per votes. Check out more about this at http://www.canvasthreads.com

Feel good too, when you make a purchase from C28 they support a charity in which you can direct where it goes: Mercy Ships, Campus Crusade, or C28 Outreach. I love knowing that not only is it "T-Shirt Ministry" but it's cool that you can also have a direct impact wearing the shirts and knowing that some of that purchase went to something good.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

December 21, 2012 Christian View Doomsday Prophecies

God knows our time, keep your focus on Jesus.
We do not know the hour Jesus will come.


mayan calander Pictures, Images and Photos
Look here for an interesting look on the facts of the Mayan calender and biblical view on "Doomsday" Dec. 21, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Ww-DHcQqc&annotation_id=annotation_978545&feature=iv

Monday, July 26, 2010

You know about Youtube, Do you know about Godtube?



Good, good morning, good stuff here! I thought I'd share these great sites, I can't believe I haven't yet.
Check out http://www.godtube.com and http://www.tangle.com
You can post videos, ask for prayer and pray for others. There is great christian music too that you may never have heard before. There is comedy videos, really great inspirational videos, and fun videos too. Be uplifted for sure.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

The Gulf Oil Spill Biblical View in Revelation, Acts Prophecy?

Important world news... Let us hope this is not the end of our blue ocean as we know it, and I hope this is not the prophecy but is it? This may be a bit of a downer from the "good stuff" but it also has a joyful message of freedom, saved in Jesus! Hallelujah and all that good stuff jazz! Amen?! Amen! World news and biblical scriptures for your reading and pondering (biblical scriptures from www.BibleGateway.com Christian NIV, and NLT Holy Bible translations).


A lot of news, photos, videos on the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico found here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/bp-oil-spill

Lots of Photos of the Oil spill in the Gulf:


Recent News: 

July 2, 2010

By TOM BREEN, Associated Press Writer Tom Breen, Associated Press Writer
NEW ORLEANS – BP and the Obama administration face mounting complaints that they are ignoring foreign offers of equipment and making little use of the fishing boats and volunteers available to help clean up what may now be the biggest spill ever in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Coast Guard said there have been 107 offers of help from 44 nations, ranging from technical advice to skimmer boats and booms. But many of those offers are weeks old, and only a small number have been accepted. The vast majority are still under review, according to a list kept by the State Department. ...Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_gulf_oil_spill

July 5, 2010

Disaster in the Gulf http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38095025/ns/disaster_in_the_gulf

 

Photo slide video, "Hole in The Ocean"

Scripture study Revelation 16 and Acts 2- Note, this is for biblical last days reference purposes, not for exclaiming the oil spill situation, that is currently taking place, is for certain prophecy.


Revelation 16 (NLT)

 1 Then I heard a mighty voice from the Temple say to the seven angels, “Go your ways and pour out on the earth the seven bowls containing God’s wrath.”
 2 So the first angel left the Temple and poured out his bowl on the earth, and horrible, malignant sores broke out on everyone who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his statue.
 3 Then the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it became like the blood of a corpse. And everything in the sea died.
 4 Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs, and they became blood. 5 And I heard the angel who had authority over all water saying,
   “You are just, O Holy One, who is and who always was,
      because you have sent these judgments.
 6 Since they shed the blood
      of your holy people and your prophets,
   you have given them blood to drink.
      It is their just reward.”
 7 And I heard a voice from the altar,[a] saying,
   “Yes, O Lord God, the Almighty,
      your judgments are true and just.”
 8 Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, causing it to scorch everyone with its fire. 9 Everyone was burned by this blast of heat, and they cursed the name of God, who had control over all these plagues. They did not repent of their sins and turn to God and give him glory.
 10 Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. His subjects ground their teeth in anguish, 11 and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they did not repent of their evil deeds and turn to God.
 12 Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great Euphrates River, and it dried up so that the kings from the east could march their armies toward the west without hindrance. 13 And I saw three evil[b] spirits that looked like frogs leap from the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. 14 They are demonic spirits who work miracles and go out to all the rulers of the world to gather them for battle against the Lord on that great judgment day of God the Almighty.
 15 “Look, I will come as unexpectedly as a thief! Blessed are all who are watching for me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked and ashamed.”
 16 And the demonic spirits gathered all the rulers and their armies to a place with the Hebrew name Armageddon.[c]
 17 Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air. And a mighty shout came from the throne in the Temple, saying, “It is finished!” 18 Then the thunder crashed and rolled, and lightning flashed. And a great earthquake struck—the worst since people were placed on the earth. 19 The great city of Babylon split into three sections, and the cities of many nations fell into heaps of rubble. So God remembered all of Babylon’s sins, and he made her drink the cup that was filled with the wine of his fierce wrath. 20 And every island disappeared, and all the mountains were leveled. 21 There was a terrible hailstorm, and hailstones weighing seventy-five pounds[d] fell from the sky onto the people below. They cursed God because of the terrible plague of the hailstorm.
Footnotes:
  1. Revelation 16:7 Greek I heard the altar.
  2. Revelation 16:13 Greek unclean.
  3. Revelation 16:16 Or Harmagedon.
  4. Revelation 16:21 Greek 1 talent [34 kilograms].
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Acts 2:17-21 (New Living Translation)  

17 ‘In the last days,’ God says,
      ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.
   Your sons and daughters will prophesy.
      Your young men will see visions,
      and your old men will dream dreams.
 18 In those days I will pour out my Spirit
      even on my servants—men and women alike—
      and they will prophesy.
 19 And I will cause wonders in the heavens above
      and signs on the earth below—
      blood and fire and clouds of smoke.
 20 The sun will become dark,
      and the moon will turn blood red
      before that great and glorious day of the Lord arrives.
 21 But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord
      will be saved.’[a]
Footnotes:Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
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On an end note, The most important thing to remember, Jesus IS coming soon, not to worry, pray always for all things and share the good news...


Acts 2:39-41  (NIV)

39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call." 40With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

God be with you and bless you in the name of Jesus!

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July 2nd: after posting this blog I heard some debate that this is not prophecy as described, I don't think it is a ful-filled prophecy myself and I am not saying it is so... only, maybe. 
I wanted to share my response, again God's blessings with you.
My concern is what God is doing, allowing, and our need to pray, and not worry or debate.

I believe God can allow us to fall from our actions which then is his say so, his doing or allowance for our sinful ways, and possibly God's wrath as he is just to allow for those that turn against him or do not repent from wickedness. On a side note, I think Christians seem to know, even though we don't like to discuss it much, demons are at work and stronger, it seems- at least I feel personally. In Revelations 16:3 We don't know that the "flask poured out" by the second angel isn't the allowance of the oil to come out as it did. I can see why some may dismiss this as prophecy, but I think we may be watching prophecy "in the works".
It is alright to me if someone disagrees with it being prophecies, for what I think- it is more of a warning of the time frame we are in. And the dreams I have about things before they happen correlate with the last days. (Which is at times, hard for me to share this with others.)

"In the Last Days" we hear, and I feel his warning spiritually. Maybe it's sounds strange to some, but, it is personal, that I feel what I am saying. I can't say IT IS this now, but I think it COULD be the start, but only depending on the time frame of what we see and how everything pans out over time? I'm not going to debate what I haven't seen fulfilled.

We don't see everything at once, just like "everything in all the oceans died". This could be years and years so other things could also then be seen as it too unfolds. Basically, how do we see it and when? The vision based on 1st, and 2nd angel etc. The first is talking about those with the mark of the beast had plague and sores and worshiped his statue- that could be many people who worship Satan or? and could have diseases? Maybe we don't understand it, and it hasn't panned out in our time frame compared to God's no time frame. I'm not certain.

This description is very accurate actually only in a beginning stage if it gets worse and does not stop, that's how you know. "The second angel poured out his flask upon the oceans, and they became like the watery blood of a dead man; and everything in all the oceans died." (The Living Bible). So, only we can wait to see if and how the first two of the scripture pans out and then the 3rd-7th angel tasks.


Some of the oil spill including underwater (I believe it is green lit underwater because the sunlight could not get through from the surface).


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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Operation Bless a Soldier C28 NOTW Not of this World Flag Shirt, Donate Bible


OPERATION BLESS A SOLDIER


Photo from: http://www.c28.com/shopping/productdetails.asp?recordid=14678
Buy a cool "Prayer Flag" Shirt: Praying Hands Black and Gray American Flag T-Shirt (available in Mens and Womens -juniors fitted). Included in your purchase is a donation of a Holy Bible for a soldier, write your own personal message/prayer to a soldier to be given with the Bible! Plus, after your payment, you can choose 1 of 3 ministries that a portion of your already paid purchase
will be donated to.

Cost: I paid about $32.00 that is including the shipping cost. I feel good to have been able to send a bible and donation along with a shirt I like and I can where for ministry. Also, the shirt is a great reminder about keeping our country free, and those fighting for what is good to do so. Remembering to hold dear- "In God We Trust" and our National Day of Prayer. That we need to continue to prayer for our leaders, our home and for those bringing corruption.

What a great ministry. Keep faith and pray for those that are fighting for our country, and pray for the USA too! God bless America help our leaders, heal our land, waters, and have grace upon us, in Jesus, Amen.

Click here to buy Operation Bless a Soldier Shirt (Guys and Girls)! http://www.c28.com/shopping/productdetails.asp?recordid=14678



Monday, June 14, 2010

Yet Another Earthquake 6-14-2010 Southern California

I was working on my blog when I felt some rumbling below my feet and my desk shaking. Very minor in my area felt more like a 2-3 magnitude. I gathered my children and stopped at the front door, just like my last "earthquake dream", in it I stopped before we went out the door. Except in my dream, I felt/heard the voice of God telling me to be prepared. We do need to be prepared as this is more earthquakes in such a close time (all over the world too) than I can remember in all the years growing up here. Are we really prepared? We have some bottles of water, can food, band-aids, and... what about our souls, are they prepared for any unexpected events that may bring life change? We got to live for Him. Keep the faith.

6-14-2010 9:26 pm Earthquake 5.7 magnitude in Southern California, near Ocotillo. Southeast from Orange County and San Diego near the Mexico border. More around the area.
For more details and to report if you felt it click here. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Quakes/ci14745580.php#details

Sunday, June 13, 2010

mewithoutYou at Chain Reaction Anaheim, CA June 2010 Music Review Orange County



Went to mewithoutYou show at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA. Chain Reaction club - a punk like trashed club decor of graffiti styled walls, textured with A.B.C. gum, and curse words. But how nice the treasure of seeing and hearing an uplifting poetic band play in such a place and such a band as mewithoutYou. I also very much enjoyed Rubik, a band I haven't heard before. They were very instrumentally fun to watch and uniquely played a combination of instruments including maracas and slide trombones, still with a little edgy rock and unique sound lead vocalist. I will be checking out more about them. David Bazan also played, a guitar soloist, though not my taste, some seemed to enjoy.

I first heard mewithoutYou, via online thanks to my brother, this song- and still my favorite song, In a Sweater Poorly Knit. It caught my attention immediately and I have enjoyed their unique music since. I love the album, Brother, Sister and the new album mewithoutYou it's all crazy! it's all false! it's all a dream it's alright is very well done musically and lyrically with deep thought, and uniquely provoking me to dance. They do not claim to be a "Christian band", Aaron Weiss the lead singer is though, and their songs have a Christian message with other influences, and a very unique way of storytelling; a poetically lyrical way to reach their audience. At times, you have to carefully listen to what is being said in their lyrics. Lyrics include a sneaky clever fox, a quick crow, a king beetle, "a Stick, a Carrot, and String".

I am so glad I caught their show and in such a small place as to see them perform a few feet away. It was a joy to see their simple hippie styled motor-home bus (of which they had glued newspapers around the tires), and in a simple small place in an otherwise materialistic Orange County, Cali. I only wish I asked for them to sign my shirt! I look forward to seeing them play again! mwY- hope your coming back soon?!


Click here- Article with more information about mewithoutYou and a good mwY music review



Click here for an interview (2004) with Aaron Weiss (lead singer)

Video below of show June 11, 2010 at Chain Reaction.
From their new album, mewithoutYou it's all crazy! it's all false! it's all a dream it's alright (Tooth and Nail Records): Music Video for: The Fox, The Crow and the Cookie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fRFMkFbH8I

Sunday, May 9, 2010

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Happy Mother's day to all the Mom's out there!! God bless you.

I haven't looked through each of these scriptures... but I found a sweet site for mothers. Here's some Scriptures for Mothers: http://members.tripod.com/~Marne_2/scriptures.html

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Good Indie Christian Band mewithoutYou playing June 11 in Anaheim, CA

WHERE??
Chain Reaction
1652 W Lincoln Avenue
Anaheim, California 92801
Map

June 11, 2010 Anaheim show at Chain Reaction: mewithoutYou A very poetic... very good Christian indie band! $15 pre-order tickets, $17 at the door. Tickets available online at Chain Reaction, scroll down to June 11 show: http://www.allages.com/2008/shows.html




Monday, April 26, 2010

The Story of Darwin Did he believe in God?

Was Darwin a Christian? Did he believe in God? Did he recant evolutionism when he died? - ChristianAnswers.Net
Was Darwin a Christian? Did he believe in God? Did he recant evolutionism when he died?

Sometimes we believe what we want to believe but the truth is out there and there is no denying the truth. I believe I know the truth... we all will learn some day, maybe only in the end for some, the true... truth.