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Monday, 25 September 2006
Moving to the Next Level?
Topic: Speak the Word Only!
Be careful of the words you choose to speak. Speak the Word only! For the Word of God, they are spirit and they are life. You can have what you say. Or you can say what you have. It does matter what you speak out of your mouth. Choose life. Your tongue is the pen of a ready writer!
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Tuesday, 1 August 2006
Your success is guranteed when...
Mood:
 smelly
Now Playing: The atmosphere is calm
Topic: You put God First
While conversing with a good friend this past weekend, she gave me a whole new meaning of what it means to "Put God first in all things." This morning as I meditated on our conversation, Proverbs 3:4-5, came in my spirit. I spoke it aloud and afterwards, retrieved my Parallel Bible and the Good News Bible to seek other translations. Here is my discovery. I pray you are blessed as I was because our success is guaranteed when we put God first in ALL things. "Trust in the Lord with ALL thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." (KJV) "Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and He will show you the right way." (Good News Bible) "If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don't ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success." The Living Bible) "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." (Revised Standard)
Thursday, 25 May 2006
Is this what it means to cease from my own labors?
Topic: I'm resting in His Arms
Wow! Two days away from taking my finals in Ministry Training School (MTS); and I'm more relaxed than I have ever been. Tonight I watched a great movie on "Lifetime" which really helped me to switch gears and move into the "rest" mode.
Last August 2005, looking at the big picture of going into my first year of MTS was overwhelming. "I can't do this," I told myself. Then I heard the still small voice of my Father saying, "No, you can't do this, I will do it through you." My Father has been sooooo faithful to His Word. The times I wanted to give up and grew weak in my faith, He encouraged me to "Go Forward, and take one day at a time." From that time until now, I have completely depended upon Him, and He has carried me through the rough and the good times...and I am grateful.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or pressured about something God has instructed for you to do? Are you trying to do it in your own strength? Take a moment, breathe and relax. Cease from your own labors and rest in the strong arms of your Heavenly Father. His arms are outstretched waiting on you to run into them...and that's love.
Tuesday, 11 April 2006
Laughter is good like a medicine
Mood:
 happy
Topic: Laugh more...
I love spreading GOOD news concerning the AWESOMENESS of our GOD and how He works in the lives of His people. Harvest Productions, owned and operated by my niece, a playwright, who lives in New York has produced and directed an award-winning play. (I'm calling those things that be not as though they were. The play is making its second showing on April 29th. The play,"The First Lady's Last Supper" is her second gospel-comedy and it debuted at her home church, Dr. Frederick K.C. Price's New York church,"Crenshaw Christian Center East" on March 27th.
People who saw the first showing says it was gut-wrenching, belly-aching, hilariously funny. They completely loved it. Others have said:
"It's a must see"
"I laughed until I cried."
"Reminds me of a real Broadway production!"
Do you need a good belly-aching, gut-wrenching laugh? If you are reading this and you live in the New York Area, check out the play for yourself.
Brenda and her cast are willing to bring "The First Lady's Last Supper to your area too. She has already been contacted by some renowned clients who have already heard the buzzes in the atmosphere. The cast had a television interview on Wednesday, April 12th. With the media interview and word-of-mouth advertising, tune in for more details to follow this post.
To inquire about ticket purchases, show times, directions, etc., please call the church office at: 212.749.9323. And get ready to roll in laughter...laugh in the Spirit...because laughter is good for the soul. It does the heart good like a medicine.
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Tuesday, 14 March 2006
In this World...But Not of this World?
Mood:
happy
Topic: Citizens of the Kingdom
Have you heard the saying, "You are so heavenly minded that you are no earthly good?" There is some truth to this statement.
When traveling, two questions people normally asked me are:
(1) Where are you from?
(2) Where do you live?
My normal response is tell them the specific city and state where I am from, or give them a street address including the city and state where I live. From a natural viewpoint, my answers are correct. But let's take this discussion a step further.
Let's look at the same scenario from the spiritual viewpoint too. As children of the Most High King, we have a right to declare that our citizenship is not of this world. Yes, we are in the world but we are not of the world. We are citizens in the Kingdom of God.
Think with me for a moment. We fill out various applications and forms. One question on the form(s) concerns our citizenship. Again, from a natural standpoint, I fill in U.S.(United States). Can you imagine how startled the reviewer would be if I wrote "Kingdom of God" or "Heaven?" Most people would be startled if I gave these answers, both believers and unbelievers alike because it's not the norm.
As believers, we are not the NORM. We are ambassadors and members of the royal priest hood. Even while sojourning here on planet earth, we are citizens of the Kingdom of God. Are you wondering where is the Kingdom of God? As believers, the kingdom of God is within us...it's in our heart...(Luke 17:20-21).
Remember, the next time someone ask you, "Where are you from?", tell them "the Kingdom of God." If the person is a unbeliever, your witness may spark and ignite a flame in his/her heart. After hearing your testimony, perhaps they will want to become citizens in the Kingdom of God too.
Think on these things.
Monday, 13 February 2006
What Does Love Have to Do With It?
Topic: Love Conquered All
What are some of the traditional symbols of "Sweethearts Day?" There's the red heart with arrows jabbed between two slits with Cupid symbolizes a god of love. Long-stemmed red roses and red heart-shaped gift boxes trimmed with red and white lacy ribbons and satin bows are on display. The message of Valentine's Day, February 14th is, "I've got love on my mind."
Now let's look at love from a spiritual viewpoint. Since the beginning of time, God has been (and is) the ultimate symbol of love. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son" (John 3:16). The Gospel message conveys an agape-type of love.
The God kind of love that says, "I love you unconditionally and unselfishly." There are no strings attached. Conversely, the love message of Valentine's Day is romantic, sensual, and erotic. It says, "I love you conditionally." There are some strings attached.
Let's consider the traditional colors of red and white for Valentine's Day. From a spiritual viewpoint, red symbolizes passion and the crimson-stained blood Love shed on the cross. White symbolizes purity, clean, etc. Remember Isaiah 1:18, "...Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Pure love is a gift from God.
Remember as you celebrate this Valentine's Day and every day, to share the message of the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When His pure unconditional love flows from our hearts to others, we reflect His glory and goodness to others.
So I ask you, "What does love have to do with it? Love has everything to do with who we are and whose we are. God is love; His love transforms hearts; and His love conquers all.
Monday, 23 January 2006
Healing in Our Lands
Topic: Global Healing...IF?
It does not take a rocket scientist to scope out the present world conditions and concludes in his findings that our lands need healing. All you have to do is turn on your radio, television, or read the daily newspapers and the headlines dispel nothing but bad news.
Why doesn't the news media balance the "bad news" with the "good news?" I'll let you selah (pause and think) on this question. What's your view on it?
The B-I-B-L-E is the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and therein lies the answer according to 2 Chronicles 7:14: "...if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
God says if His chosen people would humble, pray, seek, and turn...He will hear, forgive, and heal.
It's a done deal, God will do His part, IF we (His chosen people) do ours. Think of these things.
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Monday, 2 January 2006
A NEW YEAR ...FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Topic: ...FOR NEW BEGINNINGS
The year of 2006 has been declared as the year of total fulfillment; a glorious year from beginning to ending; a year of heaven on earth! It's the year of the WOW. I am excited and thrilled to be apart of God's Kingdom for such a time as this.
As we enter this new year of new opportunities for new beginnings, let's remember to forget, reach forth and press into the things of God.
1. Forget (the past). Let's thank God we had a past, and learn how to leave our pasts in the past.
2. Reach forth (in the present). Let's enjoy our lives everyday where we are right now. Learn how to love, laugh, and live your life for today. Do those things God has placed in your heart for today. Tomorrow is not promised; and life is too short.
3. Press (towards the future). We are constantly pressing towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Is destiny calling your name? Has God placed vision in your heart? Pursue your purpose in Him. Press and tread on the path of destiny which is your high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Already,I'm saying, "WOW! This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes."
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Saturday, 17 December 2005
Love is...
Topic: The Reason for the Season
Christmas is a beautiful time of the year. Oh...the joys of Christmas. It's a jubilant time of celebration, it's a time to share love, laughter, and make melody in our hearts. It's a time of celebrating with loved ones, families, friends, and coworkers.
Here is fresh manna for you to ponder: Whose birthday are we celebrating? Selah...(pause).
When we are invited to a birthday celebration, it is honorable and customary to present the honoree with gifts, isn't it? Selah...(pause)
Let's not forget during our time of celebrations to remember the real reason for the Christmas season. December 25th is the day that has been set aside to celebrate the birthday of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (the Anointed).
Our Heavenly Father gave us His ULTIMATE gift: His only begotten Son (Jesus). We honor and celebrate Him when we share His gift of love with others.
Will you touch the lives of others this Christmas Season with the gift of Love you have received?
For God is love (1John 4:16)... and He gave. Think of these things.
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Tuesday, 29 November 2005
Celebrate Life!
Mood:
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Topic: It's Your Time...
In Ecclesiastes 7:1, it reads, A good name is better than precious ointment: and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Life? What is life? How would you define life? Life is but a vapor that vanishes. Life is a dash. It's the dash of life that we live here on earth centered between two dates: The day of our birth and the day of our death.
If you are reading this, I've got good news for you! There is no date to the right of the dash of your birthday. This is your time to embrace and celebrate your life.
Birthdays are times for celebration of life! Many have celebrated your birthday for this year; while others will celebrate their birthdays within the coming days. What are you doing with your life right now? The fact that you are still here on planet earth says, "You still have purpose and destiny to fulfill."
Who told you that you were too young or too old?
Who told you that you were too poor or too rich?
So what if you are too tall or too short?
What does too little or too much education means?
Who is looking at your gender, race, or marital status? They mean nothing.
God know who we are. He knows our flaws and imperfections, yet in Him we are perfect. He knows our strengths and weaknesses, yet He still loves us and desires to use us where we are.
Today, I encourage you to “give thanks” to God “in everything.” The scripture tells us, “In everything to give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Take the time to embrace and celebrate your life by giving it away to serve others. When we take our minds off of ourselves and focus our attention on helping others, God takes care of our concerns. Let's remember to cast ALL our cares upon Him because He does care for us.
Our Heavenly Father is the ultimate and perfect example for us to imitate. As we celebrate His birthday this season, remember He gave His only begotten son (Jesus) so we could have eternal life in Him. Our life is hid with Christ in God.
Posted by write4-u at 10:44 AM EST
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