The Big Mo
Often times we watch a sporting event and notice one team seems to have everything going bad for them. Maybe they are a superior team, however they just seem to be stumbling through the contest. Then, out of nowhere it seems something good happens that triggers an enormous amount of confidence. The team realizes they have been under preforming and they can now move forward to accomplish all they have set out to do. All the bad from the past is soon forgotten and everything seems to going their way. The momentum has swung. The team realizes this and tries even harder to keep the streak of positive events continuing. They now have the momentum. They do not want to loose it. The memories of underachieving encourage them to hold on to this invisible force "momentum". Do you have the momentum? Would you like to keep it? Would you like to give it back to the opposing team?
What are you looking for?
What are you looking for?
I wish I had an easier life.
Look at all of these mistakes I have made.
I can barely pay my bills.
My parents hate me.
My children are unruly.
My spouse wants a divorce.
School is overwhelming.
No body notices me.
People make fun of me.
My family is embarrassing.
I feel like I am the only one around here who really cares.
I need a vacation, but can't afford one.
How can my neighbor afford that, but I can't?
She has a better looking boyfriend than I do.
He has a better looking wife than I do.
I hate my hair.
If I could only loose 15 lbs.
The gas price is to high.
I am afraid of being alone.
I am just plain afraid!
My friends use me.
I wish I had friends.
I have a bad attitude.
My spouse has a bad attitude.
I am sick.
I am tired.
I am sick and tired.
I am lazy.
I need to be more disciplined.
I am out of shape.
My spouse is out of shape.
I cannot describe the shape I am in.
Some things we should change. Some things we shouldn't.
Somethings we can't change and so for those...
Phil 4:11
for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be CONTENT.
I wish I had an easier life.
Look at all of these mistakes I have made.
I can barely pay my bills.
My parents hate me.
My children are unruly.
My spouse wants a divorce.
School is overwhelming.
No body notices me.
People make fun of me.
My family is embarrassing.
I feel like I am the only one around here who really cares.
I need a vacation, but can't afford one.
How can my neighbor afford that, but I can't?
She has a better looking boyfriend than I do.
He has a better looking wife than I do.
I hate my hair.
If I could only loose 15 lbs.
The gas price is to high.
I am afraid of being alone.
I am just plain afraid!
My friends use me.
I wish I had friends.
I have a bad attitude.
My spouse has a bad attitude.
I am sick.
I am tired.
I am sick and tired.
I am lazy.
I need to be more disciplined.
I am out of shape.
My spouse is out of shape.
I cannot describe the shape I am in.
Some things we should change. Some things we shouldn't.
Somethings we can't change and so for those...
Phil 4:11
for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be CONTENT.
Kingdom of God
Kingdom of God
A Theology Subject that I really like to talk about is the Kingdom of God. I think the major factor that causes me to be so interested in the subject is because I am still debating the language that is used to describe “The Kingdom”. The debate is between the “Christian” people in today’s society verses the scripture. It seems that everyone is so very concerned with the Dr. Tim LaHaye version of the rapture theory we sometimes forget what the bible really says about the kingdom of God.
Most of the conversation within the Christian world seems to be consumed with end time events; so much so that individuals are trying to find where heaven fits in and where they fit in. Often time’s people are working the events of today with their interpretation of so called end time prophecies they often forget to find out just what the scriptures say about the maters of the Kingdom of God. The debate between post tribulation, mid tribulation, pre millennial, post millennial, a millennial, etc, is often talked about as theories but one must assume these are all points that are assuming and interpreting parts of scripture fit their preconceived ideas about end time events. I believe the way of looking at heaven and the actual event of being with God begins with God being with us. It is obvious when looking at the scriptures Jesus in detail explains the kingdom, as being a spiritual event, thus making the kingdom of God beginning right now! The actual phrase Kingdom of God is mention 25 times in scripture by Jesus the Christ.
In conclusion; sure heaven is a real place, and we will someday see it with God being all the glory. One must remember we can experience a piece of heaven right here on earth. Being a part of the kingdom allows us to be with God through the spirit, and apart from God there is no Heaven. Christians must agree the phrase kingdom of God must not be confused with Heaven; however the kingdom of God and heaven I believe are all inclusive.
A Theology Subject that I really like to talk about is the Kingdom of God. I think the major factor that causes me to be so interested in the subject is because I am still debating the language that is used to describe “The Kingdom”. The debate is between the “Christian” people in today’s society verses the scripture. It seems that everyone is so very concerned with the Dr. Tim LaHaye version of the rapture theory we sometimes forget what the bible really says about the kingdom of God.
Most of the conversation within the Christian world seems to be consumed with end time events; so much so that individuals are trying to find where heaven fits in and where they fit in. Often time’s people are working the events of today with their interpretation of so called end time prophecies they often forget to find out just what the scriptures say about the maters of the Kingdom of God. The debate between post tribulation, mid tribulation, pre millennial, post millennial, a millennial, etc, is often talked about as theories but one must assume these are all points that are assuming and interpreting parts of scripture fit their preconceived ideas about end time events. I believe the way of looking at heaven and the actual event of being with God begins with God being with us. It is obvious when looking at the scriptures Jesus in detail explains the kingdom, as being a spiritual event, thus making the kingdom of God beginning right now! The actual phrase Kingdom of God is mention 25 times in scripture by Jesus the Christ.
In conclusion; sure heaven is a real place, and we will someday see it with God being all the glory. One must remember we can experience a piece of heaven right here on earth. Being a part of the kingdom allows us to be with God through the spirit, and apart from God there is no Heaven. Christians must agree the phrase kingdom of God must not be confused with Heaven; however the kingdom of God and heaven I believe are all inclusive.
Independence Day
As we look to our country's Independence Day,
we look at the day we became free.
We display our happiness by loud noises,
flashing lights, and cheers of excitement.
How do we as Christians celebrate our spiritual freedom?
we look at the day we became free.
We display our happiness by loud noises,
flashing lights, and cheers of excitement.
How do we as Christians celebrate our spiritual freedom?
watchmen
I was somewhat encouraged today as i studied Ezekiel. I have been working on a sermon to proclaim to the people. I realized the sermon was for everyone including myself. We so much need to be watchmen for the "Church age". I will attempt to invite more people to Grace Wesleyan Church tomorrow. I got a phone call from Brother mills who is feeling better as his cancer treatments are over. I believe he has many more days left to serve the lord.
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