v1. I the beginning was the Word, and the word was with God, and the WORD WAS GOD.
God was, is, and always will be.
v3. All things came into being through God and apart from God nothing ever was.
Without God earth would not exist. No living thing would be in existsance.
v4. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.
v5. The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not comprehend it.
Jesus was the Light and those who lived in darkness did not understand/grasp Him
Comprehend: comprehend
com·pre·hend [ kòmprə hénd ] (past and past participle com·pre·hend·ed, present participle com·pre·hend·ing, 3rd person present singular com·pre·hends)
verb
Definition:
1. transitive and intransitive verb understand: to grasp the meaning or nature of something
It was hard to comprehend the sheer scale of the problem.
2. transitive verb include something: to include something as a part of a larger whole ( formal )
[14th century. < Latin comprehendere "grasp fully" < prehendere "seize"]
com·pre·hend·i·ble adjective
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Struggles: Part 2~The End
As we live our daily lives we learn to adapt, to improvise. (got this from the movie ;Heart Break Ridge...LOL).
As my friend Stephanie says, 'If it weren't for struggles, how then would we know we were alive?! It lets us know we ARE alive, fully alive in the way we see, feel, taste, live'.
If God is at the center of our core then with Christ we can endure all things because in Christ all things are possible. If we believe in God, if we accept Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, it is then that we can walk through the storms of life without drowning. God will keep us safe and bring us through anything.
As my friend Stephanie says, 'If it weren't for struggles, how then would we know we were alive?! It lets us know we ARE alive, fully alive in the way we see, feel, taste, live'.
If God is at the center of our core then with Christ we can endure all things because in Christ all things are possible. If we believe in God, if we accept Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, it is then that we can walk through the storms of life without drowning. God will keep us safe and bring us through anything.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Struggles: Part 1
So what does Thursday bring? Joy and pain.
I hurt for others when I know they struggle. What type of struggle you ask? Life! We all struggle with daily stress of work, bills, traffic, people, our kids. We try to be heros to everyone around us, but in the end we become so drained that we forget about ourselves. It is good to help those in need, but we also need to help ourselves. There are many things we can do on a daily basis, but it takes determination, and prayer.
I hurt for others when I know they struggle. What type of struggle you ask? Life! We all struggle with daily stress of work, bills, traffic, people, our kids. We try to be heros to everyone around us, but in the end we become so drained that we forget about ourselves. It is good to help those in need, but we also need to help ourselves. There are many things we can do on a daily basis, but it takes determination, and prayer.
Monday, July 26, 2010
What Shall I Wear Today
Nothing to Wear
Monday / July 26, 2010
Teaching our young children to dress themselves in the morning takes patience. We painstakingly wait as they learn to manipulate buttons, zippers, and shoelaces. However, by far the most agonizing aspect of the morning ritual of getting dressed is the statement, "I can't find anything to wear." As mothers, we realize this statement doesn't mean there is nothing in the drawers and closets, nor does it mean your child has not looked hard enough. What they really are saying is they think the clothes available to them are not good enough for them to wear.
As adults, we dress ourselves in the same fashion. We waste our time manipulating the outward appearance because we worry about what other people will think. What about going to the closet of God's Word and choosing to dress ourselves according to His wardrobe. "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness" (Colossians 3:12-14). Do we desire to dress in the "clothes" God has given us, or do we continue to "not find anything to wear"?
Becoming more Christ-like is the ultimate goal for us as homeschooling parents. The Lord does not look on the outward appearance of man, but at the heart, as when Samuel was led by the Lord to anoint David to be king. Choosing to dress ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love is what He can use the most to influence our children and teach them how to live godly lives.
So what will you put on to wear this morning? Look to His Word and find the clothes that fit and reflect God's character to your family and your world. All the academics you teach will not have as lasting of a value as modeling the love of Jesus Christ in your words and actions. "But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof" (Romans 13:14).
Father, thank You for giving me the opportunity to dress in the character of Christ. Show me those areas in which I have forgotten to put on the "clothes" You have provided. Help me to reflect Your Son in all I do and say this day. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Monday / July 26, 2010
Teaching our young children to dress themselves in the morning takes patience. We painstakingly wait as they learn to manipulate buttons, zippers, and shoelaces. However, by far the most agonizing aspect of the morning ritual of getting dressed is the statement, "I can't find anything to wear." As mothers, we realize this statement doesn't mean there is nothing in the drawers and closets, nor does it mean your child has not looked hard enough. What they really are saying is they think the clothes available to them are not good enough for them to wear.
As adults, we dress ourselves in the same fashion. We waste our time manipulating the outward appearance because we worry about what other people will think. What about going to the closet of God's Word and choosing to dress ourselves according to His wardrobe. "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness" (Colossians 3:12-14). Do we desire to dress in the "clothes" God has given us, or do we continue to "not find anything to wear"?
Becoming more Christ-like is the ultimate goal for us as homeschooling parents. The Lord does not look on the outward appearance of man, but at the heart, as when Samuel was led by the Lord to anoint David to be king. Choosing to dress ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love is what He can use the most to influence our children and teach them how to live godly lives.
So what will you put on to wear this morning? Look to His Word and find the clothes that fit and reflect God's character to your family and your world. All the academics you teach will not have as lasting of a value as modeling the love of Jesus Christ in your words and actions. "But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof" (Romans 13:14).
Father, thank You for giving me the opportunity to dress in the character of Christ. Show me those areas in which I have forgotten to put on the "clothes" You have provided. Help me to reflect Your Son in all I do and say this day. In Jesus' name, Amen.
You can help save a homeschool! Learn how today by visiting aophomeschooling.com!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
R.I.P. Jim Linson
Luke 10:36-37 - "Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?" The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."
What can we do when one of our neighbors live 8 hrs. away, and then we find out that they are no longer with us? We can pray, stay in touch with our neighbor's family and friends. We may not know if our neighbor (s) came to know Christ but God knows, so we can only hope they did.
What can we do when one of our neighbors live 8 hrs. away, and then we find out that they are no longer with us? We can pray, stay in touch with our neighbor's family and friends. We may not know if our neighbor (s) came to know Christ but God knows, so we can only hope they did.
GRANGER COMMUNITY CHURCH
Everyone has a mission in their life. A lot of us don't even know we have a mission and some of us who do know they have a mission can't seem to find it.
Have you ever felt this way? I know I sure have!
Where ever you are at I hope the following will be of help to you. It has been a HUGE help to me.
~OUR MISSION~
WE VALUE THE PEOPLE GOD VALUES ....
To learn more about Granger Community Church please visit http://www.gccwired.com/
Have you ever felt this way? I know I sure have!
Where ever you are at I hope the following will be of help to you. It has been a HUGE help to me.
~OUR MISSION~
WE VALUE THE PEOPLE GOD VALUES ....
- Cultural Relevance
- Personalized Growth
- Everyone playing their part
- Teams
- Clear Biblical Teaching
- Life-giving Relationships
- Excellenc
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Whole-hearted Devotion to Jesus
- Community Transformation
To learn more about Granger Community Church please visit http://www.gccwired.com/
UNSTOPPABLE: Is This Really Possible?
UNSTOPPABLE = Power~Courage~Love~Focus. All these things are possible ONLY through Jesus Christ, we can play it off like we have all these things already, but truth is we have NOTHING without Christ in our life. Through Him is where we gain courage, strength, power, love, and are able to focus. We will not be able to walk the straight and narrow without falling, but when we know we have fallen and we get up and walk again, God forgives us and gives us the strength and courage we need.
Visit http://www.gccwired.com/ to learn more.
Visit http://www.gccwired.com/ to learn more.
Sunday Teach
Today was such an awesome day as Brad, Stephanie, and I were a 3team. It was so cool! I can't wait to do this again!
On another note, I did miss service today so I will be hitten up GCCLive later on tonight. Can't wait to see today's service. Though I would much rather be there live & in person, sometimes life just happens and we do what we can.
On another note, I did miss service today so I will be hitten up GCCLive later on tonight. Can't wait to see today's service. Though I would much rather be there live & in person, sometimes life just happens and we do what we can.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
I believe that what Mark Bees saying last Sunday regarding that we have the here and the now right where we are is that no matter if we are working or unfortunatley do not have work, we still have ways we can be desiples. If we have a phone, we can call a friend or family; if we are fortunate to have the net and availability to a computer, start typing away!
This is where I was at mentaly: I don't have a job, I don't have people I hang out with, what I do have is family and they are all over the net. So why not take this opportunity, and share Christ via facebook, email, blogs. For me it isn't about being face to face anymore, if I do what I feel God has called me to and share Him with those He puts in my path be it in person or the net, it is my honor to share His glory and all He has to offer to those who don't know Him. I mean, really, if churches can go live around the globe with internet then why can't we go close to home with it.
This is where I was at mentaly: I don't have a job, I don't have people I hang out with, what I do have is family and they are all over the net. So why not take this opportunity, and share Christ via facebook, email, blogs. For me it isn't about being face to face anymore, if I do what I feel God has called me to and share Him with those He puts in my path be it in person or the net, it is my honor to share His glory and all He has to offer to those who don't know Him. I mean, really, if churches can go live around the globe with internet then why can't we go close to home with it.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Walking Through The Storm
For the past two weeks I have been dealing with a lot of inner storms. Now I know I am not the only one facing a lot of these storms, such as todays economy, the loss of homes, vehicles, and whatnot.
As I was blessed during teaching Children's Church, the story I was teaching brought my spirit to a place where I was familiar with. No matter how small or big the storms get, with God in my life I can withstand all things.
As I was blessed during teaching Children's Church, the story I was teaching brought my spirit to a place where I was familiar with. No matter how small or big the storms get, with God in my life I can withstand all things.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
What is Relaxing?
In todays economy, stress is obviously attacking people all around the world! I am one of these people. Our unemployment rate right now is at 11%. People are looking for ways to saves their homes, and their vehicles, but in the midst of it all, how can we remain at peace, how can we keep from becoming so stressed that we end up having a heart attack, or making the wrong decissions? Key: Relax....I went to several sites and found the following to be helpful.
http://www.righthealth.com/
http://www.buynathansnaturals.com/
http://www.thetalltrees.com/
http://www.righthealth.com/
http://www.buynathansnaturals.com/
http://www.thetalltrees.com/
Motivation Techniques
Where does motivation begin? With US as individuls. How we perseve ourselves plays a huge role in our motivation. We must apply a possitive attitude http://motivateus.com/, http://pickthebrain.com/ within ourselves and once we accomplish that then we can begin to spread the possitive to others around us.
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