Does This concern you?
“For all have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
This verse means that everybody has sinned. Me, you, Gorge, everybody has sinned. We were born in sin and we’re born sinners. We all have broke God’s perfect and Holy (and totally fair) Law. Most of us agree that it is perfectly right and true. We should not murder, we should not steal, we should not lie in anyway, shape or form, we should not disobey or disrespect our elders and authorities, we shouldn’t cuss (especially not use His Name as a cuss word) ect.
Now we all know that we all have lied at some time in the past or said something that was not totally accurate. And a good portion of us have cussed. Everybody has sassed their parents at least once… Need I say more?
Do you know the consequence of sin? One word, Death. “For the wages of sin is death…” Romans 6:23. That is physical death and spiritual death. Pretty tough payment to make, huh? We can’t pay for our sin by doing good deeds, going to church, or living a good life. Sin places a wall between us and God, and there is nothing that we can do to get it out of the way. We can’t go over it, under it around it or “good deed” it down. We can’t do a thing.
Breaking God’s Law is a criminal offense, and under His totally fair Laws the penalty required is death.
God absolutely HATES sin, but really loves the sinner.
“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8
He really does NOT want us to die. He loved us soooo much that He sent His only Son to die in our place.
“For God so loved the World, that He gave His only begotten son; that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Jesus, God’s son, took all of our sin and shame upon Himself, so we would not have to take it all. He took all of our lies upon himself. He took all our cussing upon Himself. He took all our disrespect of our parents upon himself. He took and paid our death debt. But He rose again so that we could receive this gift given to us.
Our sin, our filthy rags, He took and put upon himself, so that we might be made clean. He made a way to tear down that wall of sin between us and God. There is no other way to the Father except through Jesus. All we have to do is except that He did this for us, ask His for-giveness, and allow Him to work in our lives. The death debt you still will owe, unless you ask His for giveness and allow Him into you’re heart.
Will you allow Jesus, the son of the most high God, into you’re life today? He loves you so much and He wants you to ask him in to you’re life.
Do you want to know how to ask Him?
You simply bow you’re head and with you’re heart, cry out to God for His mercy and forgiveness.
“Dear God. I humbly come before You asking for you’re forgiveness. I know that I have sinned and that I deserve to die, but You sent you’re son Jesus to die for me, so that I might live. Please forgive me of my sins. Jesus, come into my heart. I love you and need you in my life.
Thank you for coming to earth to die for my sins and thank you for coming into my life, dear Jesus.
Amen”
If you prayed that prayer with a whole heart and you really meant it, then you are new born Christian!
“Therefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17
Now this doesn’t mean that you won’t have troubles in the World, but you will have a peace of heart and mind.
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
It is wonderful that He has overcome the world and sin!
It is wonderful that you are going to live with Him forever!
You need to read His Word, the Bible, everyday to help you grow spiritually (Start with John or Romans). You also need to find a good church to help you grow and learn and fellowship with other Christians. God Bless!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
My Story
Where I first publicly asked Jesus into my heart, was at a Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames program. When they had the alter call, my mother asked me if I wanted to go up and ask Jesus into my heart. I said yes and we went up and I asked Jesus into my heart. I was only five at the time.
I was raised in a Christ centered home and was taught out of the Bible all of the time. I was also home schooled, which helped a lot also. My mother taught my sister and I out of Christ centered curriculums and Bible story books and the Bible itself.
I am NOT perfect. I am far from perfect. However I am learning all the time how to become more like my LORD every day. It isn’t easy, it’s rarely easy, but it’s worth it.
That first time that I went up to the alter hasn’t been the last time either. I have gone up to the alter for “fuel ups” and to pour my heart out to God and to encourage others to come up to the alter before God. It’s always good to go up, even if you are saved.
My parents have always taught me to keep my heart pure before God, to keep my heart clean for him. Nothing can be more important than Him. Not boyfriends, not games, not TV, not horses, not myself. I don’t date, that would be a waist of God’s time. I don’t have boyfriends; that would be giving my heart to someone else for a limited time and not to God full time. If God has a husband for me, He will bring us together. I don’t need to date a bunch of other guys to try and find the right one (Ruth didn’t date to get Boaz in the Bible); that could blow up in my face. God has a plan, He will supply for all my needs. Dating, boyfriends and a husband are not any of my needs at the present. Dating and boyfriends are for self pleasure, husbands are His Will.
My greatest desire is to teach other girls how to keep themselves pure for God; how to clean their hearts and spend their time for His Glory; to feast on His genuine love and affection rather than feast on the temporary affection of others. Boyfriends and such are not going to fill the longing and desire and loneliness in their hearts, only God can. That is my great desire and I feel part of my calling is to teach young girls about His Love. They may not feel like God is calling them to stop dating and such, but God has told me to tell them, as many as I can and all for His Glory.
I am now sixteen and I have not had a boyfriend or gone on a date with a young man ever and I intend to stay that way (God’s way for me) even if I become an old maid!
That is MY STORY (so far).
By Sweetpea
Where I first publicly asked Jesus into my heart, was at a Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames program. When they had the alter call, my mother asked me if I wanted to go up and ask Jesus into my heart. I said yes and we went up and I asked Jesus into my heart. I was only five at the time.
I was raised in a Christ centered home and was taught out of the Bible all of the time. I was also home schooled, which helped a lot also. My mother taught my sister and I out of Christ centered curriculums and Bible story books and the Bible itself.
I am NOT perfect. I am far from perfect. However I am learning all the time how to become more like my LORD every day. It isn’t easy, it’s rarely easy, but it’s worth it.
That first time that I went up to the alter hasn’t been the last time either. I have gone up to the alter for “fuel ups” and to pour my heart out to God and to encourage others to come up to the alter before God. It’s always good to go up, even if you are saved.
My parents have always taught me to keep my heart pure before God, to keep my heart clean for him. Nothing can be more important than Him. Not boyfriends, not games, not TV, not horses, not myself. I don’t date, that would be a waist of God’s time. I don’t have boyfriends; that would be giving my heart to someone else for a limited time and not to God full time. If God has a husband for me, He will bring us together. I don’t need to date a bunch of other guys to try and find the right one (Ruth didn’t date to get Boaz in the Bible); that could blow up in my face. God has a plan, He will supply for all my needs. Dating, boyfriends and a husband are not any of my needs at the present. Dating and boyfriends are for self pleasure, husbands are His Will.
My greatest desire is to teach other girls how to keep themselves pure for God; how to clean their hearts and spend their time for His Glory; to feast on His genuine love and affection rather than feast on the temporary affection of others. Boyfriends and such are not going to fill the longing and desire and loneliness in their hearts, only God can. That is my great desire and I feel part of my calling is to teach young girls about His Love. They may not feel like God is calling them to stop dating and such, but God has told me to tell them, as many as I can and all for His Glory.
I am now sixteen and I have not had a boyfriend or gone on a date with a young man ever and I intend to stay that way (God’s way for me) even if I become an old maid!
That is MY STORY (so far).
By Sweetpea
Stars and Believers
1. Stars are the Primary a source of light in the universe.
Believers are the light of the world.
2. Stars give of themselves in order to produce light.
Believers will give themselves to share the Gospel.
3. The light from a star reveals its inner composition.
The fruit of a believer shows who they believe in.
4. A star’s light is most evident when contrasted against the darkness.
A believer shines in the dark world.
5. The warmth of a star can be felt at great distances.
The warmth of God’s love can be felt in a believer.
6. No two stars are exactly alike.
God calls each of His children to do something different.
7. The number of stars increases mans ability to see his world from Gods perspective.
A number of believers can make an influence on the world.
8. Each star has an appointed position that is predictable year after year.
God’s Word is the same yesterday, today and forever.
9. Stars give direction to those who are lost.
Believers give direction to the Messiah.
10. Stars are signs that point the way to Christ.
Believers point the way to the Messiah.
11. Each star was personally named by God.
Each believer was personally appointed jobs by God.
12. The message of the stars has been twisted and misused by man.
The Word of God has been twisted and misused by man (with help from Satan).
Interesting Facts about Stars and Planets:
· Mars is called the red planet because it has large amounts rust on its surface.
· Our sun is a small star.
· The closest star to our star (the sun) is Proxima Centauri; it’s about 4 light yrs. away.
· Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is a spiral galaxy.
· Jupiter spins so fast that one full day is only 10 earth hours.
1. Stars are the Primary a source of light in the universe.
Believers are the light of the world.
2. Stars give of themselves in order to produce light.
Believers will give themselves to share the Gospel.
3. The light from a star reveals its inner composition.
The fruit of a believer shows who they believe in.
4. A star’s light is most evident when contrasted against the darkness.
A believer shines in the dark world.
5. The warmth of a star can be felt at great distances.
The warmth of God’s love can be felt in a believer.
6. No two stars are exactly alike.
God calls each of His children to do something different.
7. The number of stars increases mans ability to see his world from Gods perspective.
A number of believers can make an influence on the world.
8. Each star has an appointed position that is predictable year after year.
God’s Word is the same yesterday, today and forever.
9. Stars give direction to those who are lost.
Believers give direction to the Messiah.
10. Stars are signs that point the way to Christ.
Believers point the way to the Messiah.
11. Each star was personally named by God.
Each believer was personally appointed jobs by God.
12. The message of the stars has been twisted and misused by man.
The Word of God has been twisted and misused by man (with help from Satan).
Interesting Facts about Stars and Planets:
· Mars is called the red planet because it has large amounts rust on its surface.
· Our sun is a small star.
· The closest star to our star (the sun) is Proxima Centauri; it’s about 4 light yrs. away.
· Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is a spiral galaxy.
· Jupiter spins so fast that one full day is only 10 earth hours.
Concerning Viruses
(Cold or Flu Virus)
You’re walking along in Walmart one day, and the shopper in front of you sneezes. You walk by them, not thinking twice about it.
Well, that shopper happened to have the cold. When you walked by them, you inhaled a virus or two. The virus that you inhaled doesn’t think twice about it. It simply goes and attaches itself to the cell lining in you’re nose and sinuses. It goes up to a weak cell and knocks on the door. When that cell lets the Virus in, then the virus sheds its coat and asks the cell “Can you read me” The cell answers “Yes, I can read you.” Then the virus commands the cell “Reproduce me!” A virus can’t reproduce itself, you see. So, the virus is reproduced very quickly. It attacks other cells. The cell that took in the virus, breaks and the virus spreads into the bloodstream and into the lungs.
The lack of cells lining the sinuses, allows fluid into the nasal passage. Sniff, Sniffle, Sniff.
The virus in the nasal passage fluid, attacks the throat lining and causes a sore throat.
Another virus, in the bloodstream, attacks muscle cells and causes achy muscles. Ow, Ow, Ow!
Then, the White Blood cells come to the rescue and hopefully save the day! You then decide that you don’t like Walmart as much as you once had. However, you go back anyway, and we do it all over again!
By the way, it takes several days for all of this to happen.
By Sweetpea
(Cold or Flu Virus)
You’re walking along in Walmart one day, and the shopper in front of you sneezes. You walk by them, not thinking twice about it.
Well, that shopper happened to have the cold. When you walked by them, you inhaled a virus or two. The virus that you inhaled doesn’t think twice about it. It simply goes and attaches itself to the cell lining in you’re nose and sinuses. It goes up to a weak cell and knocks on the door. When that cell lets the Virus in, then the virus sheds its coat and asks the cell “Can you read me” The cell answers “Yes, I can read you.” Then the virus commands the cell “Reproduce me!” A virus can’t reproduce itself, you see. So, the virus is reproduced very quickly. It attacks other cells. The cell that took in the virus, breaks and the virus spreads into the bloodstream and into the lungs.
The lack of cells lining the sinuses, allows fluid into the nasal passage. Sniff, Sniffle, Sniff.
The virus in the nasal passage fluid, attacks the throat lining and causes a sore throat.
Another virus, in the bloodstream, attacks muscle cells and causes achy muscles. Ow, Ow, Ow!
Then, the White Blood cells come to the rescue and hopefully save the day! You then decide that you don’t like Walmart as much as you once had. However, you go back anyway, and we do it all over again!
By the way, it takes several days for all of this to happen.
By Sweetpea
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Concerning Goats
Concerning Goats
Goats are interesting creatures. They are leaders and defenders. They have a good sense of smell (that’s how they always find the feed bucket)and keen hearing; they have good eyes and are very intelligent (sometimes to intelligent).
Goats horns are sharp at the tips and grow backward above the neck and are good weapons of defense, so wolves and cougars leave the goat alone (other dogs and goats also leave the horned ones alone, and for good reason).
The horns also are a good way to lead a stubborn goat. They are strong, sturdy, and surefooted.
Goats make affectionate pets when they are treated with kindness. They show far more affection for their owners than sheep do.
The Alpine goat gives fine flavored milk. The Nubian and Lamancha goats give the most milk, about six quarts a day or more, ordinary goats give two quarts a day. (Lamancha goats have a nicer personality than the Nubian.) When given the right kind of food and treatment, the milk of any goat will be plentiful and delicious.
The Mohair, Cashmere, and Angora goats give the most fleece. Boer goats are mostly meat goats (and are not intelligent).
Goats can give birth to four or five kids at one time, but the most usual number is one to two or two to three.
It is said that goats will eat most anything. Not quite so. They can be very picky eaters. They will never eat the same leaf twice, unless they have to. And if it’s not the sweet feed that they had in mind, they won’t touch it. A goat can eat (what would be poisonous to other animals) pine needles and Johnson grass. They seam to love pine needles.
Goats seem to have an opinion about everything. Sometimes they won’t voice their opinion, but when they do they make sure everyone hears about it (sometimes for days).
All in all, goats are really cool little animals and make great pets, and they keep you on you’re toes!
Goats are interesting creatures. They are leaders and defenders. They have a good sense of smell (that’s how they always find the feed bucket)and keen hearing; they have good eyes and are very intelligent (sometimes to intelligent).
Goats horns are sharp at the tips and grow backward above the neck and are good weapons of defense, so wolves and cougars leave the goat alone (other dogs and goats also leave the horned ones alone, and for good reason).
The horns also are a good way to lead a stubborn goat. They are strong, sturdy, and surefooted.
Goats make affectionate pets when they are treated with kindness. They show far more affection for their owners than sheep do.
The Alpine goat gives fine flavored milk. The Nubian and Lamancha goats give the most milk, about six quarts a day or more, ordinary goats give two quarts a day. (Lamancha goats have a nicer personality than the Nubian.) When given the right kind of food and treatment, the milk of any goat will be plentiful and delicious.
The Mohair, Cashmere, and Angora goats give the most fleece. Boer goats are mostly meat goats (and are not intelligent).
Goats can give birth to four or five kids at one time, but the most usual number is one to two or two to three.
It is said that goats will eat most anything. Not quite so. They can be very picky eaters. They will never eat the same leaf twice, unless they have to. And if it’s not the sweet feed that they had in mind, they won’t touch it. A goat can eat (what would be poisonous to other animals) pine needles and Johnson grass. They seam to love pine needles.
Goats seem to have an opinion about everything. Sometimes they won’t voice their opinion, but when they do they make sure everyone hears about it (sometimes for days).
All in all, goats are really cool little animals and make great pets, and they keep you on you’re toes!
Amy Carmichael
Book summary by Sweetpea, on
A Chance to Die
The life and legacy of Amy Carmichael
Written by Elisabeth Elliot
A Chance to Die was written by Elisabeth Elliot, who visited the Dohnavur compound in India, where she had access to Amy Carmichael’s correspondence and photograph’s. She spent much time researching and interviewing, and she spent forty years, reading Amy’s books and as a result, has written a reverent biography, which has the entire life of Amy Carmichael, Amma, Irish missionary to India.
Amy Carmichael was born December 16, 1867 to David and Catherine Jane Filson Carmichael, in the village of Millisle on the North coast of Ireland. They lived in a grey stone house, one of the three larger houses in the village. The house was surrounded by a garden and a high wall with a large gate opening.
In the garden there were roses, ivy, apple trees, yellow whins, and heartsease.
Amy had six younger siblings: (Amy), Norman, Ernest, Eva, Ethel, Walter, and Alfred.
At the Carmichael house there were always pets and books and toys.
The children were not schooled in younger years, but by a succession of governesses.
When Amy was twelve years old, she went to boarding school.
When Amy was nearly eighteen, her father died of double pneumonia on April 12, 1885, at the age of fifty four.
At age twenty four Amy heard the calling of God to become a missionary.
Finally, on March 3, 1893 Amy sailed for Japan. On April 14, Amy arrived safely at Shanghai. Amy worked at Japan for a while then caught “Japanese Head” and was forced to go on a long rest. While she was on her “long rest”, she heard the calling to go to Ceylon. She went on July 28, 1894. A year later on October 11, 1895, she went to India.
She worked in India for the rest of her life. She did many things there. The main thing that she did there was saving and taking care of the Children of India and teaching them of God’s love. She loved all of the children very much.
January 18, 1951 Amy Carmichael, “Amma”, died. She was buried in a garden, and her grave is the only one that has a head stone, a bird bath, with “Ammai” written on it.
Amy lived a long well used life for God and whatever she did, she asked God first, did it for Him, and for her children.
This is a very good book. It has some really good pictures in it. I really enjoyed it and I really recommend it for reading.
A Chance to Die
The life and legacy of Amy Carmichael
Written by Elisabeth Elliot
A Chance to Die was written by Elisabeth Elliot, who visited the Dohnavur compound in India, where she had access to Amy Carmichael’s correspondence and photograph’s. She spent much time researching and interviewing, and she spent forty years, reading Amy’s books and as a result, has written a reverent biography, which has the entire life of Amy Carmichael, Amma, Irish missionary to India.
Amy Carmichael was born December 16, 1867 to David and Catherine Jane Filson Carmichael, in the village of Millisle on the North coast of Ireland. They lived in a grey stone house, one of the three larger houses in the village. The house was surrounded by a garden and a high wall with a large gate opening.
In the garden there were roses, ivy, apple trees, yellow whins, and heartsease.
Amy had six younger siblings: (Amy), Norman, Ernest, Eva, Ethel, Walter, and Alfred.
At the Carmichael house there were always pets and books and toys.
The children were not schooled in younger years, but by a succession of governesses.
When Amy was twelve years old, she went to boarding school.
When Amy was nearly eighteen, her father died of double pneumonia on April 12, 1885, at the age of fifty four.
At age twenty four Amy heard the calling of God to become a missionary.
Finally, on March 3, 1893 Amy sailed for Japan. On April 14, Amy arrived safely at Shanghai. Amy worked at Japan for a while then caught “Japanese Head” and was forced to go on a long rest. While she was on her “long rest”, she heard the calling to go to Ceylon. She went on July 28, 1894. A year later on October 11, 1895, she went to India.
She worked in India for the rest of her life. She did many things there. The main thing that she did there was saving and taking care of the Children of India and teaching them of God’s love. She loved all of the children very much.
January 18, 1951 Amy Carmichael, “Amma”, died. She was buried in a garden, and her grave is the only one that has a head stone, a bird bath, with “Ammai” written on it.
Amy lived a long well used life for God and whatever she did, she asked God first, did it for Him, and for her children.
This is a very good book. It has some really good pictures in it. I really enjoyed it and I really recommend it for reading.
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