"Prayer is not this ethereal something that can’t be grasped. Prayer is, simply stated, talking with God." ~Fern Nichols, Founder, Moms In Touch International
Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don't see things the way you do. And don't jump all over them every time they do or say something you don't agree with—even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently. ~Romans 14:1, The Message
"Dreams are free. The journey isn't." ~John Maxwell
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"The first principle for any Christian work is this: The Lord Jesus Christ, who crushed satan and conquered death, commands us to invade this enemy-occupied world and reclaim it for God. We march under His exclusive authority, and are forbidden to make any deals with the foe. No compromises. No concessions. And no excuses!" ~Underground evangelist Bro. Andrew
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]" ~Jesus Christ (from John 14:27, Amplified Bible)
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"I want first of all...to be at peace with myself. I want a singleness of eye, a purity of intention, a central core to my life...I want, in fact--to borrow from the language of the saints--to live "in grace" as much of the time as possible. ~Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"There was a time when I thought my house had to be perfectly clean all the time--perfectly decorated no matter if I could afford it. Thankfully, I got over that phase. The reality is that life has many phases and stages, and we will have a simpler and happier life if we accept graciously the particular phase or stage of life that we are in, and design our homes accordingly. And ultimately, isn't that the goal--a home that is comfortable, hospitable, and filled with people, food, and laughter, and a godly spirit of love? ~Sharon Hanby-Robie, from her book The Simple Home
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly.
~Proverbs 31:26 The Message
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"...God has entrusted us to prepare the hearts of our children for the Savior. We are tools used by God to whittle away the calluses of the heart, keeping the heart tender and inclined to obedience. When we call our children to obey us, we are preparing them to obey Jesus, which is our ultimate goal. When they accept Jesus and surrender to His Lordship, they find it easier to heed His commands because they are already in the habit of obeying. Let's go before the Lord just as John the Baptist did and 'prepare the way.'" ~Ginger Plowman, from her book, Don't Make Me Count to Three
Hey Everybody,
I know that I usually have a quote for your pondering pleasure on Saturdays, but I'm just home from an excellent evening, and I wanted to share.
This week has been full, crazy, and good. I didn't get everything that I wanted to get done accomplished, but that's okay. I've been busy and healthy and I have no complaints. There is so much going on in our country...our communities...and for some the situations that are around us seem quite bleak.
But tonight, I sat in a coffee shop in Hendersonville, TN, where there were people gathered to just listen to some good music, celebrate the end of the week, and talk about what God had done with it: A youth pastor's wife who is investing her life in neglected teenagers. A homeschooling mom raising two sons and caring for her elderly mom. A missionary who finds herself on a new mission field. This is life. This is hope, really. Ever thought about it that way?
Before Danya began to sing, she remarked that in spite of everything going on in individual lives and in our life as a nation, God still has a plan. A good plan.
And it's true. He really does.
Consider this as you live your weekend!
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God" (1 Corinthians 1:18).
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"God gave me a second chance. At 15 years old, I found my purpose in life. I’m blessed. Some people are 80 years old, and they still haven’t found their purpose in life." ~Missy Jenkins
Smith, Heath High School Shooting Survivor
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"I was ahead in the slalom. But in the second run, everyone fell on a dangerous spot. I was beaten by a woman that got up faster than I did. I learned that people fall down, winners get up, and gold medal winners just get up faster."
~Bonnie St. John
(This quote of Bonnie's was immortalized on a Starbucks cup, where you may have seen it. If you would like a downloadable cup of this quote, just click here.)
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"Spending just a few minutes a week and buying your food with a plan will save you many dollars." ~Dave Ramsey
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"Do not think that because you are in the king's house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" ~Mordecai the Jew, speaking to Queen Esther (Esther 4:13-14)
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire." ~William Butler Yeats
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
Grace is something you can never get but can only be given. There's no way to earn it or deserve it or bring it about anymore than you can deserve the taste of raspberries and cream or earn good looks. . . .
A good night's sleep is grace and so are good dreams. Most tears are grace. The smell of rain is grace. Somebody loving you is grace. ~Frederick Buechner
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this Fourth of July weekend:
"It cannot be emphasized too clearly and too often that this nation was founded,
not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the gospel of
Jesus Christ. For this very reason, peoples of other faiths have been afforded
asylum, prosperity, and freedom of worship here." ~Patrick Henry, May 1765
Speech to the House of Burgesses
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
"Normal is way overrated. Be interesting. Be exciting. Be yourself."
~Bonnie St. John
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians (3:1-2)
Here's something to think about this weekend:
The best reason to pray is that God is really there. ~Emilie Griffin
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