Friday, September 22, 2006

Summer Fun!

Isn't it rather late for me to post pics from last summer? Teehee, it only goes to show that now is the only time I've ever had to somehow doodle a bit and rekindle my love for photoshop. :-)

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Watch and be Moved!

..Maybe God wants to reach out to you and tell you something you need to know today. Watch Joel Osteen as He preaches the Word of God and be blown away by his passion to speak God's love for us. This is definitely worth your time!

Monday, September 11, 2006

Faith

"How can I have hope when my eyes show me that the problem I'm in looks utterly hopeless?" Almost too often, this is the question we throw back at friends or family who try to encourage us during times of problems or pain. "It's going to be alright" or "Things will get better" are the comments we would hear from the people who care about us. But how much of these statements do we actually take in; pause in our need to complain, and actually digest what those encouraging statements mean?

When we look at the Word of God, going through life is as simple as ABC, no fantastic steps to follow, no complicated principles to implement. All it takes is faith. Faith in the Father who birthed you into this world, faith that His promises are true. Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matt 21:22). This verse speaks so much of love, hope and encouragement. If Jesus said that your prayers will be answered, why not take Him at His Word? We've seen so many miracles and answered prayers happening in other people's lives, why not in ours?

We can never be free from problems or trials; but, God enables us to have a problem-proof life. Faith propels us to soar forward with a heart free from bitterness or spite. Faith enables us to see ourselves in the future, prosperous and living a good life for the Lord. Our human eyes will never see the big picture, only God can do that. Faith gives us the confidence to face everything in this world, knowing that God will always back us up. Next time you're faced with a hurdle, leap over the other side - God is there to catch you.. just have, FAITH.

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Heb. 11:1).

We live by faith, not by sight. 2 cor 5:7

Sunday, September 10, 2006

The Seed

I had a great time this afternoon while having Bible study with my niece and her friend. One line from the study I was discussing stood out in my head and I am still thinking of it now.

"The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel determines the way you act."

It makes a lot of sense doesn't it? It is the same as the principle of sowing and reaping. You plant good seeds, expect a good harvest. You plant the right thoughts, you act out good deeds. Sadly, if you plant the wrong thoughts, we end up in sin.

Have you ever experienced going through life hopeless of how you can ever change your bad habits or attitudes? Only Jesus can help you change. It is when we put our complete trust in Him that we realize that we CAN be a better person. And God provides a way for us to make it a reality. When we plant the Word of God in our hearts & minds each day, we can expect the best harvest - having joy, love, peace & hope in our hearts!