Dear Friends:
But avoid stupid and foolish controversies and genealogies and dissensions and wrangling about the Law for they are unprofitable and futile.
Titus 3:9
We worry about things we need not worry about! God teach us to keep our minds and hearts stayed upon you and the message of your love.
In Christ Rev. Terri
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Dear Friends:
These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.
Psalm 42:4
I am so thankful for the shouts of joy! I am thankful for the ability to join with a commuity of faith and worship!
In Christ Rev. Terri
These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.
Psalm 42:4
I am so thankful for the shouts of joy! I am thankful for the ability to join with a commuity of faith and worship!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Friday, March 27, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
So you, my friends, be strong (strengthened inwardly) in the grace (spiritual blessing) that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:1
We gain strength inwardly when we go through difficult times leaning upon God. It is this strength that will get us past anything ... and everything!
In Christ Rev. Terri
So you, my friends, be strong (strengthened inwardly) in the grace (spiritual blessing) that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:1
We gain strength inwardly when we go through difficult times leaning upon God. It is this strength that will get us past anything ... and everything!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing! (Jesus)
John 15:11
Many times we allow circumstance that are out of our control ... control us! We are reminded in John 15 that we have been chosen and God has planted us for good even in the difficulties of life! Be encouraged today God is not finished with you just yet!
In Christ Rev. Terri
I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing! (Jesus)
John 15:11
Many times we allow circumstance that are out of our control ... control us! We are reminded in John 15 that we have been chosen and God has planted us for good even in the difficulties of life! Be encouraged today God is not finished with you just yet!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
So let us seize and hold fast and retain without wavering the hope we cherish and confess and our acknowledgement of it, for God Who promised is reliable (sure) and faithful to Gods Word.
Hebrews 10:23
God is faithful always ... We are encourage to be faithful and unwavering in our faith! Are you faithful? We all slip at times the main thing is that we get up and get going!
In Christ Rev. Terri
So let us seize and hold fast and retain without wavering the hope we cherish and confess and our acknowledgement of it, for God Who promised is reliable (sure) and faithful to Gods Word.
Hebrews 10:23
God is faithful always ... We are encourage to be faithful and unwavering in our faith! Are you faithful? We all slip at times the main thing is that we get up and get going!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
For all the peoples [now] walk every one in the name of their god, but we will walk in the name of the Sovereign our God forever and ever. In that days says the Sovereign God I will assemble the lame and I will gather those who have been drive away and those whom I have afflicted. And I will make the lame a remnant and those who were cast off a strong nation; and God shall reign over them forever ...
Micah 4:5-7a
How many times has our community but cut off, left out, told to don't ask don't tell ...
In the end God will reign over us and bring us in and we will be made a strong nation. I pray for unity in our communities ...
IN Christ Rev. Terri
For all the peoples [now] walk every one in the name of their god, but we will walk in the name of the Sovereign our God forever and ever. In that days says the Sovereign God I will assemble the lame and I will gather those who have been drive away and those whom I have afflicted. And I will make the lame a remnant and those who were cast off a strong nation; and God shall reign over them forever ...
Micah 4:5-7a
How many times has our community but cut off, left out, told to don't ask don't tell ...
In the end God will reign over us and bring us in and we will be made a strong nation. I pray for unity in our communities ...
IN Christ Rev. Terri
Monday, March 23, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
But the just shall live by faith and if you draw back and shrink in fear My soul has no delight or pleasure in them. But our way is not that of those who draw back but we are of those who believe and by faith preserve the soul.
Hebrews 10:38-39
Using faith is not checking out when the going get tough. Using faith is not taking a break when God is dealing with you. Using faith is putting one foot in front of the other even when you don't feel like doing it. Using faith does not draw back but faith preserves and grows so that the next time you don't have to go through the same old things!
In Christ Rev. Terri
But the just shall live by faith and if you draw back and shrink in fear My soul has no delight or pleasure in them. But our way is not that of those who draw back but we are of those who believe and by faith preserve the soul.
Hebrews 10:38-39
Using faith is not checking out when the going get tough. Using faith is not taking a break when God is dealing with you. Using faith is putting one foot in front of the other even when you don't feel like doing it. Using faith does not draw back but faith preserves and grows so that the next time you don't have to go through the same old things!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Friday, March 20, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
Beloved, do not imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is of God: the one who does evil has not seen (discerned or experienced) God [has enjoyed no vision of God and does not know God at all].
3 John 11 (amp)
We see evil and it is not pleasing. We may experience it on some levels ... and it is not pleasing. We must do our best to show goodness, mercy and kindness in all of our actions. God teach us Your ways of peace so that we may imitate You in our lives.
In Christ Rev. Terri
Beloved, do not imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is of God: the one who does evil has not seen (discerned or experienced) God [has enjoyed no vision of God and does not know God at all].
3 John 11 (amp)
We see evil and it is not pleasing. We may experience it on some levels ... and it is not pleasing. We must do our best to show goodness, mercy and kindness in all of our actions. God teach us Your ways of peace so that we may imitate You in our lives.
In Christ Rev. Terri
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
And what this love consists in is this: that we live and walk in accordance with and guided by Gods commandments (God orders, ordinances, precepts, teachings). This is the commandment, as you have heard from the beginning, that you continue to walk in love [guided by it and following it].
2 John Verse 6
What's love got to do with it?
Everything ...
In Christ Rev. Terri
And what this love consists in is this: that we live and walk in accordance with and guided by Gods commandments (God orders, ordinances, precepts, teachings). This is the commandment, as you have heard from the beginning, that you continue to walk in love [guided by it and following it].
2 John Verse 6
What's love got to do with it?
Everything ...
In Christ Rev. Terri
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
For the [true] love of God is this: that we do Gods commands [keep Gods ordinances and are mindful of God precepts and teaching.] And these orders of God are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous).
1 John 5:3 (amp)
Doing the will of God takes practice! Many times the other options look easier or better. But keeping the commands of God is always the way of love, hope, justice and doing what is right even if no one is looking.
In Christ Rev. Terri
For the [true] love of God is this: that we do Gods commands [keep Gods ordinances and are mindful of God precepts and teaching.] And these orders of God are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous).
1 John 5:3 (amp)
Doing the will of God takes practice! Many times the other options look easier or better. But keeping the commands of God is always the way of love, hope, justice and doing what is right even if no one is looking.
In Christ Rev. Terri
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
Now this is the confidence that we have in God, that if we ask anything according to Gods will, God hears us.
1 John 5:14
Because the power of prayer is made possible by Gods answer, we would do well to consider thoughtfully what we ask for. I have learned from my own experience that we always get what we need and sometimes what we've asked for is not at all what we need.
Happy prayers ...
In Christ Rev. Terri
Now this is the confidence that we have in God, that if we ask anything according to Gods will, God hears us.
1 John 5:14
Because the power of prayer is made possible by Gods answer, we would do well to consider thoughtfully what we ask for. I have learned from my own experience that we always get what we need and sometimes what we've asked for is not at all what we need.
Happy prayers ...
In Christ Rev. Terri
Monday, March 16, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
Oh God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth ... You make the outgoings of the morning and evening rejoice.
Psalm 65:5,8
I pray for Gods wisdom to bring us into step with the way of the Spirit. Allow us God to follow Your lead and only go if You go before us.
In Christ Rev. Terri
Oh God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth ... You make the outgoings of the morning and evening rejoice.
Psalm 65:5,8
I pray for Gods wisdom to bring us into step with the way of the Spirit. Allow us God to follow Your lead and only go if You go before us.
In Christ Rev. Terri
Friday, March 13, 2009
Daily Devotion
Bring all the tithes (the whole tenth of your income) into the storehouse, that there may be food in MY house, and prove Me now by it, says the Sovereign God of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Malachi 3:10
When we are obedient to bring our part into Gods house God is faithful to pour out a blessing so great we will not be able to contain it! See how awesome God always is!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Malachi 3:10
When we are obedient to bring our part into Gods house God is faithful to pour out a blessing so great we will not be able to contain it! See how awesome God always is!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
And this is the message [the message of promise] which we have heard from God and are now reporting to you: God is Light, and there is no darkness in God at all [no not in any way].
1 John 1:5 (amp)
God sometimes gets a bad rap! I have heard a lot of negative things lately! What is amazing to me is that we look toward the light (God) then we would not focus so much on all the negative! Where is your focus been lately?
In Christ Rev. Terri
And this is the message [the message of promise] which we have heard from God and are now reporting to you: God is Light, and there is no darkness in God at all [no not in any way].
1 John 1:5 (amp)
God sometimes gets a bad rap! I have heard a lot of negative things lately! What is amazing to me is that we look toward the light (God) then we would not focus so much on all the negative! Where is your focus been lately?
In Christ Rev. Terri
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins [forgives and disregard the offenses of other].
1 Peter 4:8
It is not always easy to forgive and allow love to cover the hurts. Is there someone you need to forgive? Ask God to help you ...
Be Blessed in this day!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins [forgives and disregard the offenses of other].
1 Peter 4:8
It is not always easy to forgive and allow love to cover the hurts. Is there someone you need to forgive? Ask God to help you ...
Be Blessed in this day!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Monday, March 9, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Sovereign God is to be praised.
Psalm 113:3
Praising God will encourage you in difficult times!
Praising God will lead you to the place of peace!
Praising God will teach you spiritual disciplines.
Praise God Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
In Christ Rev. Terri
From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Sovereign God is to be praised.
Psalm 113:3
Praising God will encourage you in difficult times!
Praising God will lead you to the place of peace!
Praising God will teach you spiritual disciplines.
Praise God Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
In Christ Rev. Terri
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Daily Devoton
Dear Friends:
"If we had no faults, we should not take pleasure in noting those of others."
Francois VI, duc de La Rochefoucauld
I am reminded of the story in scripture of the woman caught in adultery ... and those getting ready to stone her ... Jesus bends down and draws something on the ground then tells them ... the one without sin cast the first stone ... Of course they leave without casting a stone ... great moral. May we too be mindful of this.
In Christ Rev. Terri
"If we had no faults, we should not take pleasure in noting those of others."
Francois VI, duc de La Rochefoucauld
I am reminded of the story in scripture of the woman caught in adultery ... and those getting ready to stone her ... Jesus bends down and draws something on the ground then tells them ... the one without sin cast the first stone ... Of course they leave without casting a stone ... great moral. May we too be mindful of this.
In Christ Rev. Terri
Monday, March 2, 2009
Daily Devotion
Dear Friends:
Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
Psalm 51:11
We have all fallen short of Gods glory ... in other words we have sin. Our sin however does not have to keep us distant from God. If we are willing to turn toward Jesus we will be forgiven! Help us God to understand we don't have to go it alone!
In Christ Rev. Terri
Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
Psalm 51:11
We have all fallen short of Gods glory ... in other words we have sin. Our sin however does not have to keep us distant from God. If we are willing to turn toward Jesus we will be forgiven! Help us God to understand we don't have to go it alone!
In Christ Rev. Terri
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