tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50049426632614845032024-02-19T04:36:34.880-06:00Raye Dawn Smith ForgivesThis is a place where we will continue the forgiveness that Raye started in the courtroom of her trial. She publicly forgave those that contributed to her wrongful conviction. There are those that continue to create hardships for her innocence, but we will follow her example and rise above their hate. As Christ surely forgave us, we can only strive to be like Him. Please share a prayer or a positive thought to those that encourage this hate campaign. Let it soften hearts and heal the hurt.Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-23915330050510689592011-05-03T23:02:00.004-05:002011-05-03T23:22:01.551-05:00~Friends~<div style="text-align: center;">Proverbs 18:19<br />19 Do a favor and win a friend forever;<br /> nothing can untie that bond.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">People come into our lives....for a season (I've read somewhere), but the impact that they make on on our heart lasts a lifetime. I've blogged about finding purpose or having a mission in the life we live daily. Sometimes that mission is only to touch that one person today. Not a long lived mission, but a short term that is only for the moment. If it pursues itself as long term, then blessings to the soul! I wanted to share some of the people I've met...believe me, it isn't all of them! It's just a few that have made a difference and have found the strength to be called to their "mission". Thank you....all of you that I've met and have had the privilege to call you friend for my family.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzt9NavnGyiO8KulHnwq2u4NMAaRyWcdHVhMAKbfly8VajDKZPgEvClq-kdiw5EjppLj_OZy8gvfO5XdrtU2g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-49678438146800210972011-04-30T22:47:00.003-05:002011-04-30T22:52:55.728-05:00...Place in our hearts....We always <span style="font-style: italic;">strive</span> to do God's will in our lives.....let's let Him <span style="font-style: italic;">place</span> it in our hearts instead.<br /><br /><br /><iframe width="360" height="249" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/o0SoM4bIprU?rel=0" frameborder="0"Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-37762183961179352532011-04-30T00:00:00.001-05:002011-04-30T00:00:52.432-05:00Life With God!<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-9hRH5MA8eQ?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" width="560" frameborder="0" height="349"></iframe>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-89301873704359957162011-04-28T20:34:00.003-05:002011-04-28T21:32:19.086-05:00Celebrate The Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zH8dRQ0lfFRnZCoJI1IF2uVbckIBSnoMA2U2Ti-4RHYMwy9-k0JWq4mX1U8XYwqytEFbQhDTs88tRvTDJBKuNoUnoBazuYQIHCOsOEbPMU98T8cZYZDXz5ouqb9ipajCI_HJglmVyESM/s1600/Easter+sun.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 183px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zH8dRQ0lfFRnZCoJI1IF2uVbckIBSnoMA2U2Ti-4RHYMwy9-k0JWq4mX1U8XYwqytEFbQhDTs88tRvTDJBKuNoUnoBazuYQIHCOsOEbPMU98T8cZYZDXz5ouqb9ipajCI_HJglmVyESM/s320/Easter+sun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600826865743894530" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Easter is over, but our Lord still lives in the hearts of His "Easter People".<br /></div><br />"We are called to be an Easter people, a resurrection people…people who proclaim life in a world of death and distraction. May we live together (united, even though we are part of different local communities) as the people of God in the everyday work to which God has called us…"<br />~Todd Hiestand,<span style="font-size:78%;"> <span style="font-size:85%;">(Field Notes on Missional Leadership and Community Formation)<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;">To Celebrate each and everyday, a new day;<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">a new moment;<br />a new phase of enhancing the world around us;<br />a new day to make a difference.<br />Go....Celebrate.</span></span></span><br /><br />Isaiah 25:9<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-MSG-7777">9-10</sup>Also at that time, people will say,<br /> "Look at what's happened! This is our God!<br />We waited for him and he showed up and saved us!<br /> This God, the one we waited for!<br />Let's celebrate, sing the joys of his salvation.<br /> God's hand rests on this mountain!"<br /></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /></span></span>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-12470576203727165422011-04-23T19:32:00.003-05:002011-04-23T19:39:53.508-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">HE HAS RISEN!!</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidd1fx1P_5ByOfphUqDmRsZmwKCDanhoWZJCjxuWb8t36PmUuSjhGHW8Wi0Vy0YqFtUgKhyvLpne2m7fNnuzgG0E9w64suZccl9CqdNry_FfkA1xg8-g0NJ6JGmQu_5zEnhSJpRsTxxK5/s1600/easter.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidd1fx1P_5ByOfphUqDmRsZmwKCDanhoWZJCjxuWb8t36PmUuSjhGHW8Wi0Vy0YqFtUgKhyvLpne2m7fNnuzgG0E9w64suZccl9CqdNry_FfkA1xg8-g0NJ6JGmQu_5zEnhSJpRsTxxK5/s320/easter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598941512594869138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);font-size:180%;" >CELEBRATE!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">HE GAVE US HOPE!!</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;">Matthew 28:1-10</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24197">1</sup><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"> After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. </span></span></div><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24198">2</sup> There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24199">3</sup> His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24200">4</sup> The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. </span></p><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24201">5</sup> The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24202">6</sup> He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24203">7</sup> Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"> </span><sup style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24204">8</sup><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"> So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. </span><sup style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24205">9</sup><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"> Suddenly Jesus met them. </span></span><span class="woj" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >“Greetings,”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"> he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. </span><sup style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-24206">10</sup><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"> Then Jesus said to them, </span></span><span class="woj" style=";font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;">“Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.</span>”</span></div><p> </p><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-52827727740595021502011-04-22T21:07:00.004-05:002011-04-22T21:20:39.832-05:00It Was For You...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtS6DIB_Pm7jbA0vyIs2Ar_Z4vVdKwBHeWyIP7OBpJ38iOiZKMVJL6T8bRcljC3971_I2woOq_UTKJVnNPCnqxNkvQ7SLKLyJN-q4TOB6A2W710fYGfjspeduhgJr2BecFDOEb9ZoSLQZ_/s1600/Crown-of-Thorns.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtS6DIB_Pm7jbA0vyIs2Ar_Z4vVdKwBHeWyIP7OBpJ38iOiZKMVJL6T8bRcljC3971_I2woOq_UTKJVnNPCnqxNkvQ7SLKLyJN-q4TOB6A2W710fYGfjspeduhgJr2BecFDOEb9ZoSLQZ_/s320/Crown-of-Thorns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598595396241174914" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">John 19:28</span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">...Jesus said, </span><span class="woj" style=";font-size:130%;" >“It is finished.”</span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><br />With that, he bowed his head<br />and gave up his spirit.<br /></span></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-70498470754132094952011-04-21T22:11:00.005-05:002011-04-21T22:57:23.921-05:00~Maunday Thursday~<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtPtlrOHWU7VXJcs3yHUa6xuQqX2WRvyl5Y7cVRUFlxulHUbYSiN9YOUYeRNo2GX57o-TFPn4f-Fumy7GKZAIimz8rQnYozVNPaAG7hnEScDRNvbcd_yzXXW6Ss0ouqGMe1_nak1sksmA/s1600/communion.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtPtlrOHWU7VXJcs3yHUa6xuQqX2WRvyl5Y7cVRUFlxulHUbYSiN9YOUYeRNo2GX57o-TFPn4f-Fumy7GKZAIimz8rQnYozVNPaAG7hnEScDRNvbcd_yzXXW6Ss0ouqGMe1_nak1sksmA/s320/communion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598250747497721122" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">We remember tonight at the Maunday Thursday service at church the Last Supper that Christ shared with his followers. What a wonderful way to share the symbols of what He did for us. Every time my church partakes in the communion service, it touches my soul and reminds me of the life that was given just for me.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><br />1 Corinthians 11:23-26<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28624">23</sup> For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28625">24</sup> and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, <span class="woj" style="">“This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”</span> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28626">25</sup> In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, <span class="woj" style="">“This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”</span> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-28627">26</sup> For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts of Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifC6l8D1Uo5zx-xvdQ4Yl9bHKjEtbbFa_CwLj9CulyeeBJ-AipRAFvmwMCjYf-UfVD-LpiFrs2FXqkjGWTHaBXa52Gq-TnamnzIZxUZBw0PJQYnA3D3GB1KUVP5a5MWZSnokwp7_Ks8BsX/s1600/washing+feet.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifC6l8D1Uo5zx-xvdQ4Yl9bHKjEtbbFa_CwLj9CulyeeBJ-AipRAFvmwMCjYf-UfVD-LpiFrs2FXqkjGWTHaBXa52Gq-TnamnzIZxUZBw0PJQYnA3D3GB1KUVP5a5MWZSnokwp7_Ks8BsX/s320/washing+feet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598250962343542642" border="0" /></a><br />John 13:1-17<br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26632">1</sup> It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26633">2</sup> The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26634">3</sup> Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26635">4</sup> so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26636">5</sup> After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. </div><p style="text-align: center;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26637">6</sup> He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26638">7</sup> Jesus replied, <span class="woj" style="">“You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”</span> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26639">8</sup> “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” </p><p style="text-align: center;"> Jesus answered, <span class="woj" style="">“Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”</span> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26640">9</sup> “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26641">10</sup> Jesus answered, <span class="woj" style="">“Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.”</span> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26642">11</sup> For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26643">12</sup> When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. <span class="woj" style="">“Do you understand what I have done for you?”</span> he asked them. <span class="woj" style=""><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26644">13</sup> “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am.</span> <span class="woj" style=""><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26645">14</sup> Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.</span> <span class="woj" style=""><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26646">15</sup> I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.</span> <span class="woj" style=""><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26647">16</sup> Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.</span> <span class="woj" style=""><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-26648">17</sup> Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="woj" style=""><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">T</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-family:verdana;" >he part of this scripture that really shook me tonight during the foot washing service at church was that Christ knew who betrayed Him, but still washed the feet of Judas. Can we do the same to those that betray us? Can we shed our outward clothing and use them as a towel to dry the feet of those that do us wrong? Are we willing to set aside the hurt and anger to be humble to be a servant to them? </span><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span class="woj" style=""><span style="font-weight: bold;">Emptying himself, that our joy might be full, he fed the hungry, healed the sick, ate with the scorned and forgotten, washed his disciples' feet, and gave a holy meal as a pledge of his abiding presence. By the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant by water and the spirit.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;font-family:arial;"><span class="woj" style=""><br /></span> </p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-39257460849201819152011-04-20T20:14:00.003-05:002011-04-20T21:01:28.157-05:00"Stand On What You Believe"<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >STAND ON WHAT YOU BELIEVE</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBc75POXFodYOed-q_5ahW7CULrABSwPwKeJlwU3WqWgFfDVb6J-IIEHYGJ0PFy82eXh5lxB_6d8queQLpTQJNQnjFhFjN7pUvv3oHcn4wOMk1unqqRq0ulJ0sU3RY0OoBEpHaKi5Bodu4/s1600/standing+rock.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 193px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBc75POXFodYOed-q_5ahW7CULrABSwPwKeJlwU3WqWgFfDVb6J-IIEHYGJ0PFy82eXh5lxB_6d8queQLpTQJNQnjFhFjN7pUvv3oHcn4wOMk1unqqRq0ulJ0sU3RY0OoBEpHaKi5Bodu4/s320/standing+rock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597847175038872866" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">DON'T WAIVER</span><br /></div><sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-14096"><br /></sup><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-14096">Psalm 18:2</sup><br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-14096">2</sup> The L<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">ord</span> is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;<br /> my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.<br /> He is my shield, the power that saves me,<br /> and my place of safety.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">No matter how big or small you think your Rock is; it is non moving and will be firm beneath your feet. Don't leave the Rock . It's a safe place to be.<br /></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-6554730458615287862011-04-19T19:34:00.003-05:002011-04-19T19:44:10.740-05:00~~Hear the Whispers~~<div style="text-align: center;">In our daily lives of living in such a rush, we sometimes forget to stop and breath; stop and listen; stop and heal from the day. Our soul needs to be refreshed and heal from the noise of this world. Turn to the whispers of God and breath....deep......heal.<br /></div><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/c3Lr0vrlKYM?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" width="425" frameborder="0" height="349"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Proverbs 18:8<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-NASB-16910">8</sup>The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,<br /> And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.<br /><br />Job 26:14<br /> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIRV-13482">14</sup> Those are only on the edges of what he does.<br /> They are only the soft whispers that we hear from him.<br /> So who can understand how very powerful he is?" </div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-16055570858259168832011-04-18T20:23:00.003-05:002011-04-18T20:30:11.825-05:00Be You, Don't Compromise!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHjIkurFQMqEvdY2blsxFmatVRQXCC9gBY7AnJVyPbRGPZAnCSGj8yaCrtiKUMPEKQ-hLOiZQcb7h9MBcljN9IlrF6Y2dHq0NlfIy_ffYQ7mpiTVzLpF5p4eIiliAMq6-BoKvljCcYoq1/s1600/Integrity+walks.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHjIkurFQMqEvdY2blsxFmatVRQXCC9gBY7AnJVyPbRGPZAnCSGj8yaCrtiKUMPEKQ-hLOiZQcb7h9MBcljN9IlrF6Y2dHq0NlfIy_ffYQ7mpiTVzLpF5p4eIiliAMq6-BoKvljCcYoq1/s320/Integrity+walks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597100401191689842" border="0" /></a>~Keep Your Integrity In Tact~<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Stay Firm On What You Believe~<br />~Keep True To Your Faith~<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Proverbs 2:20-22<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-MSG-6841">20-22</sup> So—join the company of good men and women,<br /> keep your feet on the tried-and-true paths.<br />It's the men who walk straight who will settle this land,<br /> the women with integrity who will last here.<br />The corrupt will lose their lives;<br /> the dishonest will be gone for good.<br /></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-60998036708385672762011-04-17T19:23:00.005-05:002011-04-17T20:51:44.202-05:00Celebrate! He has come!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbehQp0mEZah6t7HcfEtFaWbXH5lIiCahbhOFNo1vniJ7kLMhXslyoI2mpqK4KGZuq0vVwKEpAnuBVCiuJFSmv5piochxbeG76cb9LCuWyj8x3yiFQ5h2dFwq_ZnbyTjQRE3rIboL48Xt/s1600/palms.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbehQp0mEZah6t7HcfEtFaWbXH5lIiCahbhOFNo1vniJ7kLMhXslyoI2mpqK4KGZuq0vVwKEpAnuBVCiuJFSmv5piochxbeG76cb9LCuWyj8x3yiFQ5h2dFwq_ZnbyTjQRE3rIboL48Xt/s320/palms.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596729625974795138" border="0" /></a>We celebrated Palm Sunday today waving Palms and singing "Tell me the stories of Jesus".<br />The children marched in waving and singing!<br />It was quite a celebration to start Sunday services with.<br />Shouldn't all of us celebrate every morning by waving praises to our Savior?<br />Have the celebration in your heart, Christ has come!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">John 12:13<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-MSG-11417">12-15</sup>The next day the huge crowd that had arrived for the Feast heard that Jesus was entering Jerusalem. They broke off palm branches and went out to meet him. And they cheered: </div><p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> Hosanna! </p><p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> Blessed is he who comes in God's name! </p>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-28450876976405023122011-04-16T09:48:00.004-05:002011-04-16T10:43:50.145-05:00~Forever Safe~<div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">1 John 2:1 & 2</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">"And if any man sin we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. And he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world."</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3QNROy085JJuo2Vk_sEjoktImzCp7PCkOr7qZhb29KpAOVz14YaTnS98uPeJPCvlFsFl_kmlybgsWgEnmXNfrXYOhY2g0p8L52VZRYYje7nx6KJtu9kCcG3LDzVDVVeKrUd8JvB1U6ca/s1600/freedom+cross.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3QNROy085JJuo2Vk_sEjoktImzCp7PCkOr7qZhb29KpAOVz14YaTnS98uPeJPCvlFsFl_kmlybgsWgEnmXNfrXYOhY2g0p8L52VZRYYje7nx6KJtu9kCcG3LDzVDVVeKrUd8JvB1U6ca/s320/freedom+cross.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596207229428923714" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">What is it to become a Christian.?It is to employ Christ as your Advocate, by committing your cause entirely to Him. You can not be saved by your works, you can not be saved by your sufferings, by your prayers in any way except by the intervention of this Advocate. "He ever lives to make intercession for you."<br /><br />He proposes to undertake your cause; and to be a Christian is to at once surrender your whole cause, your whole life and being to Him as your Advocate.<br /><br />He is an Advocate that loses no causes. Every cause committed to Him, and continued in His hands, is infallibly gained. His advocacy is all-prevalent. God has appointed Him as an Advocate; and wherever He appears in behalf of any sinner who has committed his cause to Him one word of His is sure to prevail. Hence you see,<br /><br />The safety of believers. Christ is always at His post, ever ready to attend to all the concerns of those who have made Him their Advocate. He is able to save unto the uttermost all that come unto God by Him; and abiding in Him you are forever safe.<br />~(Charles Finney, SermonIndex.net)<br /></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-54281313569715938602011-04-14T22:52:00.003-05:002011-04-14T23:18:52.549-05:00Be Strong and Fight for What's Right!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFiOOVYg5EaAxgmXHr2r2NyfUePd-Y1bUXSU-u-5QcWopFywpr-Qv0a5S7Sh-H0K9JsGAs5FAVglicHrtfYBsP5ts9pjhkob_9RT9fbQ7Y9qtdpluNyKrjpz8OUvIp3iFiruA4DSrwsGS/s1600/armor.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPFiOOVYg5EaAxgmXHr2r2NyfUePd-Y1bUXSU-u-5QcWopFywpr-Qv0a5S7Sh-H0K9JsGAs5FAVglicHrtfYBsP5ts9pjhkob_9RT9fbQ7Y9qtdpluNyKrjpz8OUvIp3iFiruA4DSrwsGS/s320/armor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595657251062547170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Be strong and step out with the whole armor of God on. </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">You can stand up for what is right in this world and fight for it. </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Strength, Courage and Hope </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">will lead your steps to Victory.</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ephesians 6:10-18</span><br /><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29348">10</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29349">11</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. </span><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29350">12</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.</span><br /><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29351">13</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29352">14</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, </span><br /><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29353">15</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.</span><br /><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29354">16</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.</span><br /><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29355">17</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. </span></div><p style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-29356">18</sup> And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.With this in mind, be alert and</p><p style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"> always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. </p>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-56884277140891621022011-04-13T21:05:00.002-05:002011-04-13T21:26:49.007-05:00"Be Still And Know"<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pSYLzbjT6Cg?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" width="425" frameborder="0" height="349"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">"Close your eyes...reflect on Him....Be Still....And Listen...."<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Psalm 46:10<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-14625">10</sup> He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;<br /> I will be exalted among the nations,<br /> I will be exalted in the earth.”<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;" class="bookmark-description">There are times to speak up and take action--but sometimes it's important to just humbly sit back and silently reflect on God's presence. This psalm encourages us to take time to meditate quietly in the assurance that God is in control.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">So as your world crumbles around you, the call from Scripture is: don’t flinch in faith in God. Stand still — not because of a self-made confidence, not because you are the most composed person in the face of disaster, not because “you’ve seen it all.” Be still because of what you know about God.</span></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-11235442044972275542011-04-12T23:34:00.002-05:002011-04-12T23:50:54.040-05:00<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WEzEbtA9ba8?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" width="425" frameborder="0" height="349"></iframe><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Sing Of Joy!</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">Psalms 30:1-20<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-family: arial;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14321">1</sup> I will exalt you, LORD,<br /> for you lifted me out of the depths<br /> and did not let my enemies gloat over me.<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14322">2</sup> LORD my God, I called to you for help,<br /> and you healed me.<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14323">3</sup> You, LORD, brought me up from the realm of the dead;<br /> you spared me from going down to the pit. <p> <sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14324">4</sup> <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Sing</span> the praises of the LORD, you his faithful people;<br /> praise his holy name.<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14325">5</sup> For his anger lasts only a moment,<br /> but his favor lasts a lifetime;<br />weeping may remain for a night,<br /> but rejoicing comes in the morning. </p><p> <sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14326">6</sup> When I felt secure, I said,<br /> “I will never be shaken.”<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14327">7</sup> LORD, when you favored me,<br /> you made my royal mountain<sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-TNIV-14327c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]">[<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2030:1-20&version=TNIV#fen-TNIV-14327c" title="See footnote c">c</a>]</sup> stand firm;<br />but when you hid your face,<br /> I was dismayed. </p><p> <sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14328">8</sup> To you, LORD, I called;<br /> to the Lord I cried for mercy:<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14329">9</sup> “What is gained if I am silenced,<br /> if I go down to the pit?<br />Will the dust praise you?<br /> Will it proclaim your faithfulness?<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14330">10</sup> Hear, LORD, and be merciful to me;<br /> LORD, be my help.” </p><p> <sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14331">11</sup> You turned my wailing into dancing;<br /> you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-TNIV-14332">12</sup> that my heart may <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">sing</span> your praises and not be silent.<br /> LORD my God, I will praise you forever. </p></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-33076547203769676862011-04-11T20:23:00.003-05:002011-04-11T21:01:32.037-05:00"I Believe & Will Never Give Up"<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6V5FZQPxawprrjqaaI764SVWTV1u2h8y5ejv1wHxFbd4oQKtTR6VLJB04D9IRToI4eAR35UBm9lB3K3uxT5VuVXfWdkYFllJ0vdKNdiETBEdHgVLydMxLnlKudNCAM0DoI_jKJe9myRTD/s1600/all+possible.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6V5FZQPxawprrjqaaI764SVWTV1u2h8y5ejv1wHxFbd4oQKtTR6VLJB04D9IRToI4eAR35UBm9lB3K3uxT5VuVXfWdkYFllJ0vdKNdiETBEdHgVLydMxLnlKudNCAM0DoI_jKJe9myRTD/s320/all+possible.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594510449813027058" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-MSG-10508"><span style="font-size:100%;">Mark 9:23 (The Message)</span><br />23</sup><span style="font-style: italic;">Jesus said, "If? There are no 'ifs' among believers. Anything can happen."</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> </div><p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-MSG-10536"><span style="font-size:100%;">Mark 10:27 (The Message)</span><br /></sup></p><p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-MSG-10536">27</sup>Jesus was blunt: "No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself. Every chance in the world if you let God do it."<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">All is possible to those who believe within God, because no power can stand against God. But God alone is all-powerful. Belief will not exempt us from suffering. It will not make us popular, nor will it make our earthly life easy. At times, believers of today will be, as many were in the past, called to witness Christ by sufferings.<br />But belief in God gives us power.<br />Belief in God gives us life in God Himself.</div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-17810409815398263532011-04-08T20:16:00.002-05:002011-04-08T22:16:32.765-05:00Standing in God's Rain!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xjGCp_O4kdJ5BU8kE7AcS66VwOpEhn2Vpzb2hjO0t-QCbub8dTfM_erdR_Vde4WAg4zs6EbuCvQSTOb8SIE9pwJ3m6KXSU7kJRNfukevv2Y5htnIXxcfj5IGXMula9vLEUqYdr2Hnwh3/s1600/ShowerofBlessings.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xjGCp_O4kdJ5BU8kE7AcS66VwOpEhn2Vpzb2hjO0t-QCbub8dTfM_erdR_Vde4WAg4zs6EbuCvQSTOb8SIE9pwJ3m6KXSU7kJRNfukevv2Y5htnIXxcfj5IGXMula9vLEUqYdr2Hnwh3/s320/ShowerofBlessings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593387660760793186" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande;">SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS!</span></span><br />Stand in God's blessings Everyday!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Psalm 72:1</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">...Please stand up for the poor, </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> help the children of the needy, </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> come down hard on the cruel tyrants. </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Outlast the sun, outlive the moon— </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> age after age after age. </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Be rainfall on cut grass, </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> earth-refreshing rain showers. </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Let righteousness burst into blossom </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> and peace abound until the moon fades to nothing. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Proverbs 8:32<br />"So, my dear friends, listen carefully; those who embrace these my ways are most <b>bless</b>ed. Mark a life of discipline and live wisely; don't squander your precious life. <b>Bless</b>ed the man, <b>bless</b>ed the woman, who listens to me, awake and ready for me each morning, alert and responsive as I start my day's work. When you find me, you find life, real life, to say nothing of <b>God</b>'s good pleasure.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-10101230013708814342011-04-06T21:29:00.002-05:002011-04-06T22:00:31.996-05:00Sweet Dreams!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqVXqLOra31En0y1lTdrkchRu4KX9-KPeVBRm6tHLvA9LRnBWkEdBXUrJjdPZxYtOv94ENsMLZ0GNZ6Ck7vQwAlqUT9gH5kYW0ObVuF8idOgKjemMbn__7YUXauyvl6wphTlCPuCeDzgT/s1600/I+WILL+GIVE+YOU+PEACEFUL+SLEEP.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 408px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqVXqLOra31En0y1lTdrkchRu4KX9-KPeVBRm6tHLvA9LRnBWkEdBXUrJjdPZxYtOv94ENsMLZ0GNZ6Ck7vQwAlqUT9gH5kYW0ObVuF8idOgKjemMbn__7YUXauyvl6wphTlCPuCeDzgT/s320/I+WILL+GIVE+YOU+PEACEFUL+SLEEP.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592670962120319922" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Sweet Dreams!<br /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Psalm 127:2<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-GNT-17362">2</sup> It is useless to work so hard for a living,<br /> getting up early and going to bed late.<br /> For the Lord provides for those he loves,<br /> while they are asleep.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Blessings come to us from our Father even when we sleep!</span><br /></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-6366128696643978752011-04-05T22:02:00.003-05:002011-04-05T23:00:29.632-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI20zb0Vza7eKtkjqOQVTESUfwqawP773lylbtVT4bHuJeO-5gh6PNtjKzK5vRMWJIXOVWbi-OpwSM3t3VGS9OzzEA0rPtYFgaNq9HfK2Skt_UIe7To4cxCRqSDhMOqtbxPYu90nW4d58s/s1600/purpose.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI20zb0Vza7eKtkjqOQVTESUfwqawP773lylbtVT4bHuJeO-5gh6PNtjKzK5vRMWJIXOVWbi-OpwSM3t3VGS9OzzEA0rPtYFgaNq9HfK2Skt_UIe7To4cxCRqSDhMOqtbxPYu90nW4d58s/s320/purpose.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592314422338778002" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >~ Cause ~ </span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" > Cost ~ </span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" > Condition ~</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" > Consequences ~</span> <br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">John 3:16<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-NLT-26102">16</sup> <span class="woj" style="">“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:verdana;">For God had a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">cause</span>...He loved you so very much that He gave His only Son, which <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">cost</span> </span>Him dearly with the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">condition</span> </span>that you believe in Him so you will not perish but have the <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">consequences</span> </span>of eternal life.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Amazing!!</span><br /><br />We should all have a "<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;">Cause, a Cost, a Condition, a Consequence</span></span>"<br />for our purpose in life every day. Find your cause, expect the cost of giving knowing there are conditions for the consequences you seek.<br />Think about that.....long and hard. If we all did this, what a difference we<br />can make in our world!<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-88210563241583883462011-04-04T22:03:00.003-05:002011-04-04T23:02:05.846-05:00Laughter...it's good for the soul!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRfJEDHn7tk6Osl_i2H1OMuSVfjhha1IeTGmI5WtD7IG9a_DkVvzKXy33AiW4A5xNvedqtbpaxfD9qmNHTDbaTw1-K-sQczgRjc1McLBtluqcjcPX_phl4LxTRQ7Uh5rIoiUtqR7diueX6/s1600/laughter+saying.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRfJEDHn7tk6Osl_i2H1OMuSVfjhha1IeTGmI5WtD7IG9a_DkVvzKXy33AiW4A5xNvedqtbpaxfD9qmNHTDbaTw1-K-sQczgRjc1McLBtluqcjcPX_phl4LxTRQ7Uh5rIoiUtqR7diueX6/s320/laughter+saying.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591944753157725698" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The little joys of life....<br />Laughter heals the soul!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Psalm 126:2<sup class="versenum" id="en-CEV-12991"><br />2</sup>We celebrated with laughter </div><p style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> and joyful songs. </p><p style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> In foreign nations it was said, </p><p style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> "The LORD has worked miracles </p><p style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> for his people." </p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RP4abiHdQpc?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" width="425" frameborder="0" height="349"></iframe>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-82088187813000673532011-04-03T21:29:00.003-05:002011-04-03T21:55:59.929-05:00Back To Forgiveness.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjOgAcg3UskI0rcmMiBc-vmINSJhvk-HP8dNV5-nEzSxhku7XyljVp1XFdO1kyxgmwbwJXYzQTjz0eBNQ5H-IhUPGhtOhe5MPfpIa0ve4SWp0GPR_c4JLQWjluZHIclIUPcUxJouwohek/s1600/Raye+pic.get_image"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjOgAcg3UskI0rcmMiBc-vmINSJhvk-HP8dNV5-nEzSxhku7XyljVp1XFdO1kyxgmwbwJXYzQTjz0eBNQ5H-IhUPGhtOhe5MPfpIa0ve4SWp0GPR_c4JLQWjluZHIclIUPcUxJouwohek/s320/Raye+pic.get_image" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591556059552385282" border="0" /></a>She stood up at the end of her trial, turned and looked at those who brought this injustice to her and said "I forgive you". Even though giggles and chuckles were heard from those with the hearts of malice against her, she kept her composure as she was escorted out in shackles and chains. She knows in her heart as her God knows, she meant it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">A Story About Forgiveness</span></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Matthew 18:21-22<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-MSG-10147">21</sup>At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, "Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?" </div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><sup style="font-style: italic;" class="versenum" id="en-MSG-10148">22</sup><span style="font-style: italic;">Jesus replied, "Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven. </span><br /></p><span class="bookmark-description">Forgiving one another is the hardest thing to do and the most beneficial. As God's chosen people we are to forgive all grievances we have between one another because of the example set forth to us by Christ.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span class="bookmark-description">Colossians 3:12-14</span><br /><span class="bookmark-description"></span></div><p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><sup class="versenum" id="en-CEV-28895">12</sup>God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient. </p><p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-CEV-28896">13</sup>Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you. </p><p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> <sup class="versenum" id="en-CEV-28897">14</sup>Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together. </p>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-45388875699782591952011-04-02T23:16:00.002-05:002011-04-03T00:09:39.560-05:00Look Up At The Stars!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jBlzxTvw27I?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" width="560" frameborder="0" height="349"></iframe><br /><br />Remember the Stars!!<br /></div>Today I finished a fun filled day grilling hot dogs and hamburgers with the kids and grandkids at my home. Busyness and games kept the day fun and filled with laughter. When all left and the house got quiet again, my husband, best friend and I went outside and gazed up at the clear night sky. The stars were incredibly clear and bright. One can't help in thinking of God and all of His glory. Remember the stars and who put them there for us to awe over and remember, there is a purpose in all of God's creation. He gives us the joy in our heart and uses his creation for His reminders of that.<br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Matthew 2:9<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-CEB-34">9</sup> When they heard the king, they went; and look, the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the child was. <sup class="versenum" id="en-CEB-35">10</sup> When they saw the star, they were filled with joy.<br /><br /><br /></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-49484680342073025852011-04-01T20:10:00.004-05:002011-04-01T21:04:04.796-05:00Friendships~<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaCa67cZxqou-68tyH49t-m5tpBWxfZw8VTDTN49ef_IVmGIwnsY9YfDNBO2xfw7ROq7GYwACQQWR9tBKkrT8u42mLFRnMI8TlO5nvQ4q1JZTAovn7k3VbuECbhvDNCtZyYY8SRUho3gC/s1600/bag+of+silver.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaCa67cZxqou-68tyH49t-m5tpBWxfZw8VTDTN49ef_IVmGIwnsY9YfDNBO2xfw7ROq7GYwACQQWR9tBKkrT8u42mLFRnMI8TlO5nvQ4q1JZTAovn7k3VbuECbhvDNCtZyYY8SRUho3gC/s320/bag+of+silver.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590800666985331538" border="0" /></a>"Betrayal is the violation of an expressed or perceived trust by a person or persons with whom a person relies upon for some aspect of his or her life." (Wikipeida)<br /><br />At times, we find people in our lives that we seem to connect with and enjoy sharing quality time. With these people, we grow and learn to trust with confidence that the friendship is real and is a part of our lives. Honesty, truthfulness and trust can be broken at any moment. When a 'better' offer of friendship appears... or selfishness seems more important than caring anymore...When does the friendship end and the betrayal start? Jesus had his heart broken when Judas betrayed. He became selfish and listened to the 'wrong crowd' that convinced him it was right. Jesus never let the friendship go, Judas did.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">John 13:21<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-GNT-29677">21</sup> After Jesus had said this, he was deeply troubled and declared openly,<br /> I am telling you the truth: one of you is going to betray me.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Christ will never, every leave you alone. He will never, ever betray or turn his back on you. He will always be the best friend you can every have.</span><br /></div></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-84827890353888877662011-03-31T21:00:00.004-05:002011-03-31T22:35:26.677-05:00<div style="text-align: right;"> <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u9bjPwwLgj0?rel=0" allowfullscreen="" width="425" frameborder="0" height="349"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="verse-ref">2 Corinthians 5:17<br />17</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Therefore, if anyone </span><em style="font-style: italic;">is</em><span style="font-style: italic;"> in Christ, </span><em style="font-style: italic; font-family: verdana;">he is</em><span style="font-style: italic;"> a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. </span><br /></div><div class="lbsTooltipBody" style="width: 335px;"><div class="resourcetext"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="verse-ref"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="verse-ref"> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKZ9KesWg3IxhjGM4JKUexEZJmLcs9LGOBDAp_Msu-k2d-JTwdIYrcdQMm3gYiP5WxxS22M2BXB4LzGr6l-o1GvpuPGzW3ppq5CMfgbESk5XEuYe5SPfaie-4D0NSnQ9qtEEcEwkoRqTY/s1600/sunrise.jpg"><br /></a></p>One thing Evil enjoys doing is throwing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJlRyRLdTCtWmos3y77Nwt2LTC31qPB9cv0vM_cBybMLSxfP3g-67XyWeiINfdr3MWeSQ1PBIpPvwH9C0tn0RW3iqu6YlVf6qyrn1ZG3YcA2j7p3oDh5rbYNuDWLw0T4MVuBzNVkWJ5CL/s1600/sunrise.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKJlRyRLdTCtWmos3y77Nwt2LTC31qPB9cv0vM_cBybMLSxfP3g-67XyWeiINfdr3MWeSQ1PBIpPvwH9C0tn0RW3iqu6YlVf6qyrn1ZG3YcA2j7p3oDh5rbYNuDWLw0T4MVuBzNVkWJ5CL/s320/sunrise.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590453089125696482" border="0" /></a> the past in our face. He will often send people into our lives to accomplish this; even those close to us. But if you are in Christ, you aren’t who you used to be. Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Evil has nothing on you!</div></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004942663261484503.post-90638369779402959402011-03-30T19:43:00.004-05:002011-03-30T22:14:57.323-05:00Live Life With Triumph!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />God can hold you tight and won't let you slip or fall...He will keep you raised in a life of<br />Victory and Triumph!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7op_k29VxAK5XLNRdE8wOclDVVJ-D7EfFApDjksrMzoy6kkzZ5gCEWf0L7WT7EFAchAyT18uyNXSuBXqKzrhs7w3bOXCMSrBhfBqG8GUoqK6It9R-vNXutfm-HB6rE1hFV-5DlfuBKGA5/s1600/strong+hands.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7op_k29VxAK5XLNRdE8wOclDVVJ-D7EfFApDjksrMzoy6kkzZ5gCEWf0L7WT7EFAchAyT18uyNXSuBXqKzrhs7w3bOXCMSrBhfBqG8GUoqK6It9R-vNXutfm-HB6rE1hFV-5DlfuBKGA5/s320/strong+hands.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590075963066847954" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Psalms 118:15<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-MSG-13858">5-16</sup> Pushed to the wall, I called to <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span>;<br /> from the wide open spaces, he answered.<br /> <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span>'s now at my side and I'm not afraid;<br /> who would dare lay a hand on me?<br /> <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span>'s my strong champion;<br /> I flick off my enemies like flies.<br /> Far better to take refuge in <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span><br /> than trust in people;<br /> Far better to take refuge in <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span><br /> than trust in celebrities.<br /> Hemmed in by barbarians,<br /> in <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span>'s name I rubbed their faces in the dirt;<br /> Hemmed in and with no way out,<br /> in <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span>'s name I rubbed their faces in the dirt;<br /> Like swarming bees, like wild prairie fire, they hemmed me in;<br /> in <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span>'s name I rubbed their faces in the dirt.<br /> I was right on the cliff-edge, ready to fall,<br /> when <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God </span>grabbed and held me.<br /> God's my strength, he's also my song,<br /> and now he's my salvation.<br /> Hear the shouts, hear the triumph songs<br /> in the camp of the saved?<br /> "The hand of <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span> has turned the tide!<br /> The hand of <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God </span>is raised in victory!<br /> The hand of <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span> has turned the tide!"<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Every answer to our prayers is an evidence that the Lord is on our side; and then we need not fear what man can do unto us; we should conscientiously do our duty to all, and trust in him alone to accept and bless us. Let us seek to live to declare the works of God, and to encourage others to serve him and trust in him. Such were the triumphs of the Son of David, in the assurance that the good pleasure of the Lord should prosper in his hand.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span class="redheading" style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">(Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary)</span></span></div>Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01557375603782070653noreply@blogger.com0