Penulis : A. James on Monday, May 28, 2012 | 9:29 AM
Monday, May 28, 2012
If you've never heard Brit Nicole, you need to watch this live video of her song "Walk on the Water". I love this song and can listen to it over and over and over and over....get the picture?
This song is great for those who feel like they don't know what their purpose is in life, are afraid to take the next step forward to a life with God or are scared of doing God's will that you aren't sure your cut out for.
It's simply amazing!
Click play to see what I mean.
Be sure to check out more of Brit's music on YouTube.
Penulis : A. James on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 | 9:31 AM
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Bible quotes are some of the most famous quotes circling the world today. Of course, most people do not realize that the famous quote they are stating originated from the Bible, but many of them did. Over time, some of the Bible quotes have been misinterpreted, rewritten, changed, or quoted just plain wrong.
Bible Quotes
So, exactly what are some of these famous Bible quotes that people use every day? How about...
"It is more blessed to give than to receive." ~ Acts 20:35
"Love your enemies" ~ Matthew 5:44
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." ~ John 15:13
Popular Quotes About Love
"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffereing, forbearing one another in love;" ~Ephesians 4:2
"Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God, and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God." ~1 John 4:7
"Little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth" ~1 John 3:18
"Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind." ~Philippians 2:2
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Great Quotes
"Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins." ~ Proverbs 10:12
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." ~ Philippians 4:13
"Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil." ~ Proverbs 3:7
* Here is one verse from the Bible that should have everyone trying their best to live for God...
"Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." ~ Psalm 37:4
I know anytime I feel like the devil is lurking near, I always lean toward God. I know there is no possible way I am strong enough to fend off the devil or his attacks on my family's lives. Luckily, I know someone who is strong enough and his name is Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us a few things about just the sound of his name...
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." ~ John 14:6
"Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." ~ James 2:19
Imagine...
Even the devil and his demons flee at just the name of Jesus Christ. Hold onto these verse and keep them close to your heart in times of need.
Bible Scripture Quotes
Love is patient, love is kind. Remember this always!
Penulis : A. James on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 | 7:37 AM
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
There is no time like now to teach your children about the Bible. With Bible stories like Abraham and Sarah, children can begin to learn that the Bible is full of stories that are there to help us learn and deal with everyday life.
Learning from the Bible
Even children who attend Sunday school and church regularly can come up short when ask about a certain Bible story. For instance, when the story of Moses is told, most children have heard of the story about baby Moses being put in the basket in the river. But, they don't realize that it is that same baby Moses who was responsible for leading the children out of Israel. Nor do they put two and two together about how he went to Pharaoh and God sent the plagues.
The same goes for the story of Abraham and Sarah, or should I say, Abram and Sarai. Children should know that it is this Abraham that is the father of Isaac and Isaac is the father of twin boys. One of these twin boys, Jacob, had the dream about the angels going up and down the ladder to heaven and how Jacob was also the father of Joseph with the 'coat of many colors'.
It is important for children to not only know the Bible stories, but how they all tie in together.
Bible Stories for Children - How Can Children Use Them in Their Own Lives?
Of course, learning the Bible stories are wonderful, but how do they use these stories from the Bible to help them in their own lives? After all, isn't that what God put them there for? We are to study the Bible, learn from it, keep it close to our hearts, and then apply it to our everyday life.
For the most part, Christian children know many stories from the Bible, but ask them how it applies to them and you will come up short. As Christian parents, we should strive everyday to teach our kids the importance of God's Word and how we are to use it each and every day.
Abraham and Sarah Bible Story
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Below is an ebook available for Christian parents to help guide their children to understand the Bible and Bible stories better. The story is about Abraham and Sarah and their journey from beginning to end. The story is broken down into lessons for the children to read one each day. At the top of each lesson, the Bible verses are listed and children are encouraged to read the lesson first, then turn to the verses in the Bible and read it again for themselves.
At the bottom of each lesson is a 'cool or interesting' fact that leads children to think a bit more. Also, included in the Bible story is bolded words that children may not be familiar with yet. These bolded words are included in a 'Terms' section along with questions and answers for each lesson.
These Bible Studies are a great way to teach children that the Bible is interesting and cool along with teaching them new reading skills as each lesson is written with young children in mind, but adults will find it very helpful too.
Penulis : A. James on Sunday, April 15, 2012 | 3:21 PM
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Every Christian parent wonders - How can I raise my child to become a strong Christian adult? How can I teach him to trust in God, to follow God's Word, to look to God in everything he does, and to let God lead his life?
The Bible plainly tells us two things:
First, His PROMISE,
and it is a promise!
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6 KJV
When you are thinking about raising you child in the way he should go, keep in mind this does not mean that you take your child to Church on Easter Sunday, send them to VBS each year, and maybe make it to Sunday school here and there throughout the year.
Training your child in the way he should go means you need a regular church routine. The Lord's day, which is normally Sunday, should not be thought of as just 'another day of the week'. Commandment 4 tells us - Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy (Exodus 20:8 KJV).
So, now we know church is very important. It not only teaches us about God and the Bible, we can fellowship with other Christians and teach our children what they should do as they grow into adults. When children are taught that Sunday is the Lord's day and it needs to be honored, they will know how important it is to take their children to church.
Another way to train up your children is to live a Godly life. Some people will go to church each Sunday just to start Monday off cussing, yelling, talking horrible about others, listening to music with bad language or meaning, setting down to watch television that should not be viewed by anyone, and so on. Children are more likely to grow up and act like their parents do before they grow up and act like they are told to do.
Secondly,
a warning!
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Proverbs 19:18 KJV
and,
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Proverbs 22:15 KJV
These two verses let us know that if we do not correct our children when they have done wrong, they will never know it is wrong and continue down a path of destruction. When parents love their children, they want to correct them and show them the right path - the path of God and salvation.
You've heard the old saying - Spare the rod, spoil the child, right? This is probably where the saying came from.
Of course, these verses in no way give a parent permission to 'beat' their children, lock them up, or do any type of physical or mental damage. These verses are there to let us know that we are to 'correct' our kids. Every child is different and often a 'time out' is sufficient, but in more severe cases, a longer grounding might be needed to get them pointed in the right direction.
As parents, it is our own call as to the punishment our children need to correct them. There are many forms of punishment that does not involve jerking your child up by the arm, yelling at the top of your lungs, and beating them with a belt each and every time they have did something they shouldn't. Often, these forms of punishment leads a child in the wrong direction and could case them to become an 'abuser' to their own family when they are grown.
Use every single one of your actions and reactions to teach your child to lead Godly lives. And remember, they are likely to act like you than to do what they are told.
Lead by example and you have God's promise that they will no depart from their upbringing.
Here is a wonderful video of two girls singing Christian music from Francesca Batistelli.
This is one example of teaching your children to praise God...
Penulis : A. James on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 | 10:52 AM
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Whether you have been a Sunday School teacher for years or have just found yourself teaching Sunday School, you can benefit from new ideas, games, and advice. Why?
Kids today are wound up in a fast paced world with fast paced gadgets and need to be taught in a way that keeps their attention. When we were younger, the Sunday School teacher could stand up front, read from the bible, tell the bible story in her own words, then ask questions that all the kids knew the answers to. Not today!
Teaching Sunday School
No matter what age class you teach (with adults being the exception), you'll need to keep their attention or the kids will not learn anything. The whole point of Sunday School is to learn about the Bible, God, Jesus dying on the cross, how to get to heaven, and how we can live like Jesus. Of course, this is a brief description of what kids learn. There are many other things they need to know and that is where we as Sunday School teachers come into play.
Games are a great way to help them learn the Bible story and their Bible verse. No matter how old a child is or whether they can even talk yet, I can't stress how important it is for them to learn Bible verses. Bible verses give children a foundation to build their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Active role playing can help children as well. Planning your story ahead with costumes can bring new learning into the Sunday School room. If you have a large class of children, have group 1 children play different characters in the story while group 2 kids watch, then let them switch. By going through the story more than once, you'll be helping them gain a better understanding of the meaning of the story and they will remember it to tell their parents when class is over.
Sunday School Games
One Sunday School game that can be played at any age and with any number of students is 'Chair Bounce'. To begin, set up one chair for each child in a square, a circle, or a rectangle. The teacher can play too as the kids seem to love it! If you have parents in the room, get them involved too.
To play 'Chair Bounce', each child and adult will sit in a chair. Be sure the kids can see each other. It makes the game funner. Next, ask a question about the story or about stories you have already told. Let the children yell out the answers. By letting them yell out the answers, they will try to compete to answer the questions while the children who don't know the answers will learn them.
When a child gets the answer right, call out, 'Chair Bounce' or 'change seats'. Everyone will move to the right (or left - your choice) and sit down in the next seat. Continue asking questions and chair bouncing until you come back around to the seat you started in. The kids love to move fast, answer fast, and get back around to their seat fast.
The faster the questions are asked and answered the better they like it. It can get a little crazy, but they will listen and learn. You can also change it up a bit by sitting the seats a little further a part and making them hop to the next seat, duck walk to the next seat, or even tip toe. Don't forget to ask the Bible verse during the game!
Other Resources for Sunday School Teachers and Parents
Penulis : A. James on Monday, April 9, 2012 | 11:08 AM
Monday, April 9, 2012
What VBS program will you pick this year? There are so many great programs available each and every year that it can be hard to choose.
How to Pick a VBS Program
Making a list of the following will get you started:
how many kids are you expecting?
how many adults will you have to help?
how long will each VBS last? 2 hrs, 3 hrs, one full day?
where will it be held? inside or outside?
how much room do you have? a parking lot or a huge field?
will there be snacks served?
will you be running a church bus?
what will the age group be? small children, teens, adults?
do you want a puppet program?
will there be skits to put on?
As yo can see, these are only a few questions to ask yourself. Now, one of the easiest ways to determine what type of VBS program you purchase is to buy the sample pack or starter kit that many VBS retailers offer. You can order these months in advance and can weed out any programs that doesn't suit your needs.
VBS Reviews and VBS Costs
Below are some links to some reviews by fellow VBS administrators that may help you make your decision easier.
Weekend VBS – Rocky Point Lighthouse – Review | Children's ... cmbuzz.com3/27/12
If you don't do VBS today or if the traditional 5-day VBS just isn't working for your church...maybe you should take a look at Group's Weekend VBS - Rocky. ... Epic $10000 Children's Ministry Resource Giveaway. October 18 ...
What We LOVE About VBS | LifeWay VBS Blog lifewayvbs.wordpress.com2/14/12
If you think these 10 reasons we love VBS sound a little like LifeWay's “Purpose and Principles of VBS” statement you are correct. To those of us who have the privilege of working to provide your VBS resources this is more ...
There are several hidden VBS costs that you may not think of when making out your budget. Whether it is a week long VBS, two or three night VBS, or even a Saturday VBS, you may come across some of the costs, so make sure to add in some extra cash for things like:
bottles of water (especially on hot days)
snacks (kids get extremely hungry when on the go)
puppets or costumes
VBS t-shirts, hats, etc.
gas for church vans, buses, etc.
items for VBS games
VBS crafts
paper plates, plastic ware, cups, napkins, etc.
toilet paper, soap, wipes
coffee, kool-aid, and other drinks
Remember, no matter which VBS program you choose, do it for God. Don't let all the 'little stuff' that will pop up get you down. The devil doesn't want you to have VBS, so keep the reason for VBS first and foremost in your mind - Jesus!
Most people, even those who are not Christians, know some of the Ten Commandments. While all of the Ten Commandments get broken, some of them are broken more often than others and by Christians themselves.
Most Commonly Known Commandments
Commandment Six - Thou shalt not kill. Commandment Eight - Thou shalt not steal.
and even,
Commandment Five - Honour thy Father and Mother.
But, what about the other seven Commandments? Especially, Commandment number three? The Third Commandment seems to be one that gets broken the most. Why is this?
Exodus 20:7 KJV
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord they God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
The Third Commandment Today
Just about every television show you turn on today uses the Lord's name in vain. Even cartoons have this problem. And, yes, it is a major problem. How do we expect our children to know what is right and wrong, to love God, and to grow up to be strong Christian adults if we can't teach them one of the simplest of the Ten Commandments?
In case you didn't realize...
Saying, "Oh my," then, "God", is using the Lord's name in vain. Even using the letters O, M, and G are wrong as they stand for the same thing. Even if you are not using the letters to mean this, what do other people think you are saying? As Christians, we should strive to be the best we can be for God.
What about this old saying?
"Lordy, Lordy, Look who's forty?"
Have you heard or used this? What does it have to do with the Lord? Nothing.
Today's society tends to throw God's name around everywhere that it doesn't belong. His name should be used correctly.
Using God's Name Correctly
The only time we should use God's name is when:
We are talking TO him.
We are talking ABOUT him.
We are PRAISING him.
We are READING about him.
God's name is holy and shouldn't be thrown around without any thought at all. The next time you use the Lord's name in vain, stop and think about what you've done.
You have just broken the Third Commandment.
You have just acted like everyone else in this world who doesn't think enough about God to use his name correctly.
You have given others a reason to believe it is acceptable.
You are not showing others you are a Christian.
Of course, this doesn't mean you are not a Christian. It just means you need to correct yourself now, ask for God's forgiveness, and get back on track!
Penulis : A. James on Thursday, March 29, 2012 | 11:12 AM
Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Penulis : A. James on Monday, February 27, 2012 | 10:14 AM
Monday, February 27, 2012
That's a silly question. We take memorial flowers to the cemetery and often see family we haven't seen in a while. It can be a happy time to reflect on the lives of our family members who lived before us or a sad time where we morn the loss.
Thankfully, for those who died knowing the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior, we can rejoice in the fact that they are no longer suffering and are waiting up yonder for us to join them.
This year, if you are planning on taking a Memorial Day flower arrangement to the grave site, think about making it yourself. It isn't hard and it can be more personal and cheaper too!
Penulis : A. James on Thursday, February 23, 2012 | 4:27 PM
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Our body is a temple. Whether you are pregnant or not, we are suppose to take care of our body. When we ask Jesus to be our Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. Would you want the Holy Spirit to live inside a temple that has not been taken care of?
Pregnancy is no different. Women tend to use this time in their lives to eat EVERYTHING they want and later find they have packed on a lot of weight.
If you are pregnant or intend to get pregnant, it is a good idea to stay healthy and at an ideal weight. Some pregnancy programs like this one is a great place to start. There are also other ways to keep yourself healthy during pregnancy. Find a program that is good for you.
Penulis : A. James on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 | 6:58 PM
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
We make it a habit to pray for those we love, but do you pray for those you DON'T love? We'll, you should.
It is definitely easier to look at a person we don't like and want to smack the smile off their face than it is to pray for them. The bible tells us in James 5:17 (KJV) to pray for others while Matthew 6:14 (KJV) tells us that if we forgive men our heavenly Father will forgive us.
Today, make it a point to pray for those who are giving you the most trouble. After you have prayed for them once, don't let that be the end of it. Pray again and again for that person. Keep praying for them and let God take over.
God can do anything and if we just lift up our hands and pray, God, the King of Kings, will have the victory!
Just a tip: When praying for that person you DON'T love, make sure to pray that God will take control of their lives. You don't want to let your feelings toward that person affect what you pray for God to do.
1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Praise God!
Jesus Saves
The Bible tells us that...
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Fun Fact: Many people say Revelation with an 's' at the end making the last book of the Bible 'Revelations'. In fact, there is no 's' at the end of the word.
Romans 6:23 KJV
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life throught Jesus Christ our Lord.
Willow's Ride
You can purchase 'Willow's Ride' at Amazon
Train up a child in the way he should go...
God promises us that if we bring up our children his way when they are grown they will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 KJV
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Here's a quick, fun Youth Group game that you can modify to your class and your Youth Group lessons. Kids of all ages love to have fun...
God's Word... Not Just a Book
I keep my Bible (opened) by my bed at all times because there is no protection better, aside from God Himself, to have closeby. God's Word is powerful. Keep that in mind if you are feeling scared, depressed, sick, lonely, or even the happiest you've ever been. Try it...place your opened Bible by your bed before you close your eyes at night and see if you can feel what I mean.
As for what it brings me...well, it keeps me sane and gives me piece-of-mind along with the courage I need in my everyday life and that is when I am not reading it! Just knowing it is within reach gives me a sense of contentment.
The words inside give me so much more.... Thank you, God, for giving us not just a book, but your Word.
How Can You Be Saved?
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 10:13KJV
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Thank you...
Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you have found what you were looking for. In all things, turn to God and he will direct your paths. Let Him lead you. Don't try to do anything on your own. We are human and we are prone to making mistakes.
God, on-the-other-hand, does not make mistakes.
So, the question is...who would be better at leading your life? God or you?
God's WORD is the Only Way
Following God will lead you to places you could never have dreamed of...
This blog is for those who love the Lord Jesus Christ and want to learn more about Him, learn more about the Bible, find things to help us in our everyday lives, and anything else to help us in our daily travels to follow Him.
God bless each and every one of you who have happened upon this blog. I hope you enjoy your stay here.
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