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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Sunday Morning Bible Study -- Nov 30 -- Acts 5:34-42
Members of Adult Bible Study Class -- First Baptist Church:
this sunday morning we will be finishing chapter 5 of book of acts.
"wise counsel to the council" concerning what to do about these followers of Jesus.
hope each of you had a grateful Thanksgiving. see you sunday. zenas
this sunday morning we will be finishing chapter 5 of book of acts.
"wise counsel to the council" concerning what to do about these followers of Jesus.
hope each of you had a grateful Thanksgiving. see you sunday. zenas
Friday, November 28, 2008
Acts Bible Study Revisited & Amplified--Ch 5:12-16--Supernatural Signs, Wonders, Miracles
The Acts Example « Jeffshort’s Weblog CLICK on "The Acts Example" to read post
Early Church teach Communism?--Part 3--Acts Bible Study Revisited &Amplified--Ch 2
Does the Example of the Early Church teach Communism? « Jeffshort’s Weblog CLICK ON "DOES THE EXAMPLE..." IN THIS TITLE TO READ POST
Early Church--Part 2--Acts Bible Study Revisited & Amplified--Ch 2:42-47; 4:32-37
More Characteristics of the Early Church, Part 2 « Jeffshort’s Weblog CLICK ON "MORE CHARACTERISTICS..." IN THIS TITLE TO READ POST
Early Church--Part 1--Acts Bible Study Revisited & Amplified--Ch 2:42-47; 4:32-37
More Characteristics of the Early Church, Part 1 « Jeffshort’s Weblog CLICK ON "MORE CHARACTERISTICS..." IN THIS TITLE TO READ POST
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving Expression for You
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thought for the Day
years from now, what will you wish that you had done that you did not do?
DO IT NOW!
in eternity, what will you wish that you had done on earth to further the kingdom of God?
DO IT NOW!
DO IT NOW!
in eternity, what will you wish that you had done on earth to further the kingdom of God?
DO IT NOW!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Overheard at Lunch Today
today i overheard the following conversaton from an adjacent table at a local restaurant during lunch: "so what's the deal about 'jesus'? he resurrected himself or whatever and then later did he die again or what happened to him"?
Q: how would you respond?
Please click "comments" below and post your comment or response
Q: how would you respond?
Please click "comments" below and post your comment or response
Sunday, November 23, 2008
christian fiction author recommendation
do you like to read Christian fiction? i historically have resisted doing so. however, i have come across an interesting author, James Scott Bell , who does a good job of blending legal suspense thriller themes (he's an ex-trial lawyer) with a Christian or Biblical perspective (he's a Christian). he is recognized for character development and snappy dialogue in his writings. you can check out his website which is under "links" on this blog. you also can communicate with me or Carri for more discussion about what we have read so far. it is somewhat difficult to find many titles of his work on bookstore shelves but i have found some. he has recently sent out an email offering to direct ship from his personal stock of titles for $7.00 per title which includes shipping. if you want me to forward that email to you, let me know.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thankful for what?...everything!
Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner:
so who are we to be thankful to?
what are we to be thankful for?
when are we to be thankful?
the admonition of 1 Thessalonians 5:18 is somewhat troubling: "in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
likewise Ephesians 5:20:
"giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,"
Q: is that really possible?
Some might say: "Lord, surely i'm not required to be thankful for all the serious stuff that's happened to me this year. "
Others might plead: "God, i've been through some really trying times, tests, trials, and tribulations."
Still others might assert: "Father, i just don't understand how i am supposed to be thankful considering the catastrophic condition of my circumstances."
The Lord might reply: "exactly just what is it that you do you not understand or comprehend in my word regarding the words "everything", "always" and "all things"?"
in Philipians 4:6, we find: "Be anxious for nothing, in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;"
clear expression that our gratitude to God "in everything" should accompany our prayers and also our praise and worship as reflected in Hebrews 13:15: "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name."
2 Corinthians 4:15 provides: "your thanksgiving should abound to the glory of God"
Q: Who are we to be thankful to? A: God (
Psalm 50:14): "Offer to God thanksgiving..."
Q: What are we to be thankful for? A: Eveything, All Things:
good things and bad things, incidental things and important things, simple things and complex things, positive things and negative things, spiritual things and secular things, blessed things and cursed things, happy things and sad things, better things and worse things, laughing things, and crying things, silly things and serious things, formal things and informal things, uplifting things and degrading things, mountain top things and valley things, high things and low things, health things and sickness things, life things and death things, abundant things and impoverished things, richer things and poorer things, friendship things and enemy things, marriage things and divorce things, thing one and thing two, etc., etc., etc....ALL THINGS! EVERYTHING!
Q: When are we to be thankful? A: Always
Something to think about this coming week and each and every day thereafter , till Jesus returns or we go to Him.
"IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS..."
(1 Thessalonians 5:18)
so who are we to be thankful to?
what are we to be thankful for?
when are we to be thankful?
the admonition of 1 Thessalonians 5:18 is somewhat troubling: "in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
likewise Ephesians 5:20:
"giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,"
Q: is that really possible?
Some might say: "Lord, surely i'm not required to be thankful for all the serious stuff that's happened to me this year. "
Others might plead: "God, i've been through some really trying times, tests, trials, and tribulations."
Still others might assert: "Father, i just don't understand how i am supposed to be thankful considering the catastrophic condition of my circumstances."
The Lord might reply: "exactly just what is it that you do you not understand or comprehend in my word regarding the words "everything", "always" and "all things"?"
in Philipians 4:6, we find: "Be anxious for nothing, in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;"
clear expression that our gratitude to God "in everything" should accompany our prayers and also our praise and worship as reflected in Hebrews 13:15: "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name."
2 Corinthians 4:15 provides: "your thanksgiving should abound to the glory of God"
Q: Who are we to be thankful to? A: God (
Psalm 50:14): "Offer to God thanksgiving..."
Q: What are we to be thankful for? A: Eveything, All Things:
good things and bad things, incidental things and important things, simple things and complex things, positive things and negative things, spiritual things and secular things, blessed things and cursed things, happy things and sad things, better things and worse things, laughing things, and crying things, silly things and serious things, formal things and informal things, uplifting things and degrading things, mountain top things and valley things, high things and low things, health things and sickness things, life things and death things, abundant things and impoverished things, richer things and poorer things, friendship things and enemy things, marriage things and divorce things, thing one and thing two, etc., etc., etc....ALL THINGS! EVERYTHING!
Q: When are we to be thankful? A: Always
Something to think about this coming week and each and every day thereafter , till Jesus returns or we go to Him.
"IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS..."
(1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Giving Thanks!
"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
I Thess. 5:18
This is a difficult command to live out every day. In a recent time where I had been complaining instead of being thankful for what I have been given, I wrote down what I’m thankful for. After I finished a long list, I realized my past complaints were insignificant. All that I have in this world was given to me by God. James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…” So how can I not thank God for anything that I am given.
What should I be thankful for? Well, first, God gives me his love and by grace he has saved me from eternal death. He has given me a husband who admires me, respects my thoughts, appreciates me for who I am and gives me Godly advice. It was my husband who shared a verse with me when I was complaining about helping a neighbor Colossians 3:23 “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” This helped me to see that I am to do things unto God and be thankful that I can serve others for Him. He has also given me children and parents who love me. God has provided all the material needs that are necessary (notice I said “needs”, not money, riches, etc.). In addition, he has given me an understanding that He is in control and will work everything out according to His plan.
When should I be thankful? I wish that in all times I was thankful like Joseph after he had been thrown into a pit, sold into slavery, thrown in jail. When Joseph saw his brothers again and his brothers asked for forgiveness, he wept and told them that “what they meant for evil, God meant for good.” (Gen. 50:20). He comforted them and spoke kindly to them. He realized that in the big picture of things, God worked out everything according to His purpose. So when we are in troubling times that seem impossible, we need to remember that only God knows the Whole Picture. He will work things out according to HIS plan.
When I am feeling like the circumstances of this life are getting me down, I thank God that He is there to be my Savior, Sustainer, Provider, Protector, Comforter, etc. God is refining me to become the person He wants me to be, not the person I want to be. Romans 5:3-5 “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Refinement is painful, but in the end, something beautiful will be seen. My eyes need to be set on what is above, not what is here on earth. I need to try to not get downtrodden by the circumstances but to live for God and He will take care of the rest.
So at this time of giving thanks, I look around and see God’s wonderful creation. I can see him working in even the little things around me. And I have the peace of God which surpasses all understanding. Thanks be to God!!
I Thess. 5:18
This is a difficult command to live out every day. In a recent time where I had been complaining instead of being thankful for what I have been given, I wrote down what I’m thankful for. After I finished a long list, I realized my past complaints were insignificant. All that I have in this world was given to me by God. James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above…” So how can I not thank God for anything that I am given.
What should I be thankful for? Well, first, God gives me his love and by grace he has saved me from eternal death. He has given me a husband who admires me, respects my thoughts, appreciates me for who I am and gives me Godly advice. It was my husband who shared a verse with me when I was complaining about helping a neighbor Colossians 3:23 “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” This helped me to see that I am to do things unto God and be thankful that I can serve others for Him. He has also given me children and parents who love me. God has provided all the material needs that are necessary (notice I said “needs”, not money, riches, etc.). In addition, he has given me an understanding that He is in control and will work everything out according to His plan.
When should I be thankful? I wish that in all times I was thankful like Joseph after he had been thrown into a pit, sold into slavery, thrown in jail. When Joseph saw his brothers again and his brothers asked for forgiveness, he wept and told them that “what they meant for evil, God meant for good.” (Gen. 50:20). He comforted them and spoke kindly to them. He realized that in the big picture of things, God worked out everything according to His purpose. So when we are in troubling times that seem impossible, we need to remember that only God knows the Whole Picture. He will work things out according to HIS plan.
When I am feeling like the circumstances of this life are getting me down, I thank God that He is there to be my Savior, Sustainer, Provider, Protector, Comforter, etc. God is refining me to become the person He wants me to be, not the person I want to be. Romans 5:3-5 “And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Refinement is painful, but in the end, something beautiful will be seen. My eyes need to be set on what is above, not what is here on earth. I need to try to not get downtrodden by the circumstances but to live for God and He will take care of the rest.
So at this time of giving thanks, I look around and see God’s wonderful creation. I can see him working in even the little things around me. And I have the peace of God which surpasses all understanding. Thanks be to God!!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thought for the Day
God can turn your "test" into a "testimony"
God can turn your "mess" into a "message"
God can turn your "mess" into a "message"
Waymer needs a NickName
it has been reported from a reliable source that Waymer is envious/jealous that i now have a nickname. he should know that the only good nickname is one that someone else gives you; not one that you give yourself (as in my case). therefore, in order to resolve this dilemma and restore the bonds of fellowship, i have taken it upon myself to institute our first committee (since we are southern baptists?) to which you all have been nominated and appointed as members thereof, if you are a member in good standing of our Bible study class (i.e., you show up at least for Easter and Christmas each year). the working name of the committee is "Waymer needs a nickname". I want each of you to seek guidance to come up with a suggestion for a suitable nickname. please submit your suggested nickname to the "comments" to this post; and assuming we get any entries, we will vote on them in some manner in the near future.
welcome!
well, here we go. this blog has been primarily created to allow and facilitate communication and expression of ideas, knowledge, opinions, observations, feelings, and convictions between the members of our Adult Bible Study Class at First Baptist Church, New Braunfels, Texas. we hold a Christian or Biblical worldview and attempt to implement it in our daily life. in addition to our class members, we also solicit imput from others who are saved, seekers, and/or skeptics. we do not oppose debate, dispute or disagreement, but we ask that all comments be appropriate and respectful and without the use of profanity or obscenity. watch for the next post. class members: let me know by blog email if you want to be registered as an "author" to this blog so you can post items or writings. you do not have to be an "author" to make "comments" to posts on the blog.
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