Would you feel funny pulling out your Bible and reading it while waiting, say, in the doctors office, or as a friend of mine just did, waiting for her daughter to take the permit test for her drivers license.
Would this be easier?
What is it? It says on the detail that it's a Biblezine. It's the complete New Testament. How cool is this? It has great Q & A's and articles of interest.
Why do non-christians or non-church goers think that we (christians and church goers) have all the answers. We just know where to go to get the answers!
I love my Biblezine and my dear friend just gave hers away to someone that thought it was cool! And they make them for kids and in styles for girls and boys.
Know a teenage boy into skateboarding and guitar? Would he feel free to open this magazine (Biblezine) and read it on the bus or in study hall?
Know a gangster type of guy that likes rap and cars? I bought this for one of the teens in our church....he was awed at how it 'talked' to him!
One for young men to read in the breakroom! Or maybe leave one in the breakroom for others to read!
One for girls that are going through that tough time of BOYS (it was so much eaiser when boys had "cooties"!) God can show them the path and give them peace!
And for the younger girls--I think this just about covers them all!
These are great tools, and I'm not ashamed of pulling out my Bible, but if we can use these as tools to get people interested that aren't at the 'place' we are, why not use it! Plus they are inexpensive enough to 'give' to interested parties!
I read today in my Biblezine:
When God's Spirit opens your eyes, Scripture's a place where you can meet the living God!
It's an awesome place.
Our old pastors favorite scripture is Hebrews 11:6
Without faith no one can please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that he is real and that he rewards those who truly want to find him.
God does not move or turn his back, he stays the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow. If you've never felt close, or don't feel as close as you once did, search, and you will find Him! He loves you! He's waiting for you! He'll NEVER let go!!!
“‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will confess and give praise to God.[a]’”
Yes, in the end, all will bow and know the truth, that God does exist, heaven does exist and yes, hell exists also.
So many are trying to do things in this world through their own power. The struggles of this world are nothing! Want to be set free.....
Wait for this song to load and really listen to the words(I posted them below--go ahead....sing along)...and be set free....know the ransom for your sins has been paid in full...and find out how to get this for yourself....before it's too late!
Artist: CHRIS TOMLIN Song: AMAZING GRACE (MY CHAINS ARE GONE) Album: SEE THE MORNING (2006)
Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I'm found Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed
My chains are gone I've been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy reigns Unending love, Amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures
My chains are gone I've been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy reigns Unending love, Amazing grace
My chains are gone I've been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy reigns Unending love, Amazing grace
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow The sun forbear to shine But God, Who called me here below Will be forever mine Will be forever mine You are forever mine
Don't quite know what grace is, I could put on here all the definitions I found on line, but I really think you should look for yourself (if you don't know). Trust me, if you find it....it will be amazing...hum amazing grace....good title for a song...don't you think!
Ever feel so lost? Don't know which way to turn? Listen to this....
EAST TO WEST Song Lyrics CASTING CROWNS THE ALTAR AND THE DOOR (2007)
Here I am, Lord, and I'm drowning in your sea of forgetfulness The chains of yesterday surround me I yearn for peace and rest I don't want to end up where You found me And it echoes in my mind, keeps me awake tonight I know You've cast my sin as far as the east is from the west And I stand before You now as though I've never sinned But today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way
Jesus, can You show me just how far the east is from the west 'cause I can't bear to see the man I've been come rising up in me again In the arms of Your mercy I find rest 'cause You know just how far the east is from the west From one scarred hand to the other
I start the day, the war begins, endless reminding of my sin Time and time again Your truth is drowned out by the storm I'm in Today I feel like I'm just one mistake away from You leaving me this way
I know You've washed me white, turned my darkness into light I need Your peace to get me through, to get me through this night I can't live by what I feel, but by the truth Your word reveals I'm not holding on to You, but You're holding on to me You're holding on to me
Jesus, You know just how far the east is from the west I don't have to see the man I've been come rising up in me again In the arms of Your mercy I find rest 'cause You know just how far the east is from the west From one scarred hand to the other One scarred hand to the other From one scarred hand to the other
Feel hopeless? Think you've got to clean your act up before you go to church? Oh, how wrong you are! Jesus want you the way you are! He can 'clean' that mess up so much easier than you can!
The other day on the 'Today' show they said a person who jumped off a bridge to kill himself (and lived) realized at the very moment that he let go, all his problems where fixable!
Yea thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil.....
Does that sound unbelievable? It's true...Psalms 23
Read it and believe it:
Psalm 23 (King James Version) King James Version (KJV) Public Domain
Psalm 23 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
That's King James--I like New Living translation or the New International Version
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, [a] I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
They all say the same thing in different ways. But what they say is awesome. Tenneessee Earnie Ford said on one of his tapes, prayer does one of two things, it either gives you the strength to go through your situation, or it changes it.
God has never failed me. I have turned my back on Him and His ways so many times, but He's always there waiting for me! Forgiving me! How is it that God calls me friend....have I acted like His friend.....but He calls me friend!
I hope you enjoy these songs. I can't listen to them without crying! He is so AWESOME!
Oh I wish I would have followed Him like my folks warned me. Life could have been so much easier for me. But now my scars have been changed to beauty marks and I live my life for My God. I'm not 100% succesful, but I do my best. I don't know how non-believers get out of bed in the morning. It's like driving a car without insurance. I wouldn't want to do that either.
The peace and calm that He grants me, when I remember to ask. It seems like I forget to pray for myself, until I feel like I'm in a downward fall and then I'm frantic! Think I'll ever learn?
Most of these thoughts and words are not mine. I have the Holy Spirit alive in me....and often have no idea what is going to be written until I read it as it is being typed. It's awesome!
I love my life...most of the time. Daddy always said, these are the cards you've been dealt, no re-dos, do the best with what you've got! I sure did love that man!
