…your life has new meaning!
Ask fifty people to finish the statement "Live As If" and you are likely to get fifty different answers. For Christians it will mean something different than for non-Christians. Incorporated into the top graphic are the answers given by friends of mine. It is our desire that your answer will be different each time you visit.
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Me? Submit??
''Winging It' from Stan Smith
I need to preface this by saying that I didn't plan this. I'm reading Ephesians. It just came up. I'm sorry.
It's an evil word. "Submit." No one in American culture wants to hear it. We submit to no one. You know, "Don't tread on me." So ingrained is this independent spirit that when the Bible calls up the word, Christians choke on it.
21... submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, His body, and is Himself its…
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Milque-Toast Prayers
'The Way' from Kevin Pauley
“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. Mark 10:51
The Lord is still asking us that question. So many times I have been guilty of vague, open-ended prayers. These are the prayers of a coward. A coward makes his prayers nice and vague so that he can claim anything as an answer. He can use that same obfuscation to excuse the lack of effectiveness in his prayer. Either way, he’s covered himself.
In the French language, the verb “to love” and the verb “to like” are the same. This is surprising in a language that is known for its…
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Mercy and not Sacrifice (Sept. 29, 2010)
'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington
I was reared in a home where “going to church” on Sunday morning was not a decision; it was a requirement, at least for the adults; kids went by default. We had no choice except 1) to stay home alone (not really an option), 2) to stay with a baby-sitter (absurd), or 3) to go where ever the adults went. So, we went to church. As I grew slightly older, I learned through osmosis (or some other scientific process - lol) that it was a sin for an able-bodied adult not to attend the worship assembly (i.e. go to church) on Sunday morning. I am quite sure that I never challenged…
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How Does God Refill My Emotionally Drained Empty Tank?
'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw
In I Kings Chapters 18 and 19 we have been reading about Elijah’s ‘success’ and victory – and the very natural reaction – which is the experience of many of us – if we wish to admit it. It is always wise to admit to reality.
1 – GOD MAKES ME REST MY……
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Manifestations of the Spirit
'Refreshment in Refuge' from Gina Burgess
To say that a person just doesn't have enough faith is the reason they are not healed is an out right lie straight from the Father of Lies, Satan himself. You want to know why? Because God takes care of His children and their needs regardless of what, when or how they ask. Matthew 6
You don't have to believe when you pray for something. Go read Acts 12. Peter was amazed he was standing outside the prison. The church was absolutely shocked that Peter was standing outside the door completely free.
Please note, I am not at all denying clear Scripture that we have not…
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Special Calling
''Christ in You...'' from Dale Krebbs
Is God calling you to a special purpose and activity for your life? God prepares the heart of those He intends to call to receive eternal life, to believe in Jesus Christ, before they hear the call in other ways. This may take a long time, or it may be occur very quickly. It all depends upon God's choice for each one He will call. Hopefully you have already surrendered your life unconditionally to Him. If you have not, it is time to do so. If you have, there may be additional events and experiences coming into your life ordained by Jesus Christ. If God is urging you, and in some…
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Psalms 91:13
'Voice of Inspiration' from Andy Castro
'Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. ' Psalm 91:13
I've often looked at myself in the mirror and wanted to punch the mirror because of the disparaging thoughts I agree with concerning myself. Fortunately, I know better than to punch the mirror, lest I shatter it and cut myself.
Come to think of it. Agreeing with these damaging thoughts can shatter and cut our relationship with the Lord. These agreements will deface…
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Keep Your Dreams to Yourself
'Inspiration For You' from Randy Mitchell
When a dream, goal, or unique desire enters your bloodstream, be rest assured, God placed it there for a reason.
All of us have them; those big ideas and gems of gold we all strive to attain and believe will make our lives so much better. No matter if it’s authoring a bestselling novel, winning the shiny statue at next years Academy Awards for best actor, drawing some lucky lottery numbers, building that huge company on your own, climbing Mt. Everest, having a child, or getting married to the right person who fits you best, dreams are there for us to manifest insides ourselves,…
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Bible and Quote - February 18-22
'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns
And to him who orders his way aright, I shall show the salvation of God. Psalm 50:23b Doing what God desires not only flows from the spring of a loving heart, but it also enables the believer to enjoy God’s presence, provision, and protection. Lifeway, Explore the Bible, Summer 2007
(Psalm of David) Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1 Confession is an act of honesty and courage - an act of entrusting ourselves to the mercy of a loving and forgiving…
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Praying for the Lord's Will
'God's Words For US' from Cecelia Lester
Praying for the Lord’s Will
“‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways, my ways,’ declares the Lord.”
Isaiah 55:8
She came into our Sunday school class to update us about her husband’s condition after emergency major surgery.
This wife painted a truthful, yet grim, picture of her husband’s physical state. He has been through several extended hospitalizations in the past few years.
I asked her, “How do you want us to pray?”
She explained that they had traveled this road several…
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The In-Between-Times
'Point of Reference' from Fred Price
Almost immediately after Paul’s conversion on the way to Damascus, he began to energetically and persuasively preach the gospel of Jesus Christ; surprising those he had only recently been persecuting and confounding those he had just as recently been supporting. Both found his motives suspect and his actions……
We have become a nation of cynics. We expect the worst and usually are not disappointed. We lump people together in the most disdainful of fashions and say, "I told you so," when they perform as we predict. However, every now and then you hear a feel good story that reminds you of the good side of human nature and testifies to the fact that we really were made in the image of God.A young man named Jason Powell worked…
Daily Refractions
Words to Ponder
The incarnation is the inconceivable, the impossible, belonging to the freedom of God, the coming of God which is totally unpredictable. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-45)
'Daily Reading Plan'
from StudyLight.org
Bible-in-a-Year — NAS
Deuteronomy 28; Job 17; Acts 6:
"And all these blessings will come to you and reach you if you obey the LORD your God: "Blessed will you be in the city, and blessed will you be in the country. "Blessed will be the children of your womb, the produce of your ground, and the offspring of your animals: the newborn of your herd and the young of your flock. "Blessed will be your basket and your kneading bowl. "Blessed will you be when you come in, and blessed will you be…
