Amzaing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. (John Newton) --------------------------- You are not alone. There is a source for your amazing grace. There is a source for your unlimited love that casts out your fears. There is a source for your unqualified forgiveness that heals your old memories. There is a source for your undeserved faithfulness that provides your courage. There is a source for your unfailing guidance that gives you clear direction. There ...

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I had the privilege of attending a Junior High Football game last night.  How refreshing it was to hear a prayer before the game.  It’s been so long since I’ve experienced public Prayer (in God’s good name) and the Pledge of Allegiance.  It has renewed my spirit…   2 Chronicles 7 (New International Version)   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 I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their ...

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While following the Spirit during lunch today, a pleasent reminder of the story of Jabez.  Hope it touches you in the same way...   9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez,[c] saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. [click here for complete verse]   NOTES (page 667) 4:9, 10 Jabez...

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This one was just too good to leave in the inbox...  hope you enjoy as much as I do. ---------------- "Let me explain the problem science has with Jesus Christ."   The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to stand.   "You're a Christian, aren't you, son?"   "Yes sir," the student says.   "So you believe in God?"   "Absolutely"   "Is God good?"   "Sure! God's good."   "Is God all-powerful? Can God do anything?"   "Yes." ...

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  You may not think it takes much courage to face your temptations, but it does. Accountability is a proactive step toward never underestimating the power of temptation. Manhood requires us to resolutely “flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart” (2 Timothy 2:22). We have to put the lure of adolescent behavior behind us, face upward, and step up to our responsibilities as men. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetEx...

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