The Christmas Miracle

I love how this time of year gives us the opportunity to share our faith. Some like to talk about religion and history, others about the relationship with God.
There is a freedom to speak, an open door of friendship and opportunities to give.

Break free out of the slavery of societal pressure, and come into His peaceful rest. Rest is the gift that Jesus gave and continues to gives with His presence. Walk away from bitterness and loneliness and find ways to get closer to the One true Love that died to set us free.

So let us now live in that freedom. All it takes is to sit quietly, listen and pray. Ask to know Him. Ask for His rest. Enjoy this season without question, without complaint and discover the freedom and continue the journey that will take you through to the other side. It's up to you to receive, the greatest gift ever given.

-Peace

He Loves!

I was thinking the other day on just how much our God LOVES! How can we complain after our eyes and ears are opened to the truth of HIS Love for us? We simply, can Not. As you play this video, sit down, close your eyes and sense "His amazing Love"!!!

What if your right?

But what if there's more? What if it's love?

What If
What if you're right?
And he was just another nice guy
What if you're right?
What if it's true?
They say the cross will only make a fool of you
And what if it's true?

What if he takes his place in history
With all the prophets and the kings
Who taught us love and came in peace
But then the story ends
What then?

(Chorus)
But what if you're wrong?
What if there's more?
What if there's hope you never dreamed of hoping for?
What if you jump?
And just close your eyes?
What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise?
What if He's more than enough?
What if it's love?

What if you dig, What if you dig
Way down deeper than your simple-minded friends
What if you dig?
What if you find
A thousand more unanswered questions down inside
That's all you find

What if you pick apart the logic
And begin to poke the holes
What if the crown of thorns is no more
Than folklore that must be told and retold

(Chorus)

You've been running as fast as you can
You've been looking for a place you can land for so long
But what if you're wrong?

What if you jump?
And just close your eyes?
What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise?
What if He's more than enough?
What if it's love?

Identity

Recently our small group leader sent a questionaire about people and outreach. It sparked a thought. What is our identity? True identity is found in Christ. We have one race, the human race, but so many separate themselves in many different groups. I wonder if we strip away all stereotypes we would find that we have so much more in common that is different. Strip away ageism. Strip away like-appearances. Strip away selfishness. Perhaps now there's a chance for outreach. And who are we reaching out to, except each other. We're people. That's enough commonality for me.

To put it in the words of a famous songwriter Matt Redmond- "When the music fades and all is stripped away and I simply come. Longing just to bring something that's of worth that will Bless Your Heart. I'll bring You more than a song. For a song in itself, is not what You have required. You search much deeper within, to the way things appear. Your looking into my heart. I'm coming back to a heart of worship. When it's all about You. All about You, Jesus.

What is The Church?

I've been wondering just what is so important or supposedly stable about attending one church meeting on Sunday. I attend somewhere between 1 to 5 services a week on the internet, in person with simulcast, in person at a church facility with a preacher and in a home under a major ministry.

Still people want to know what church I go to. Really is it necessary to give a list? Are others more stable because they attend one service where I may attend 4 in one week?
Where are the true friendships in "fellowships"? Are people just happy to be religious? I hear words such as "my church" or "my ministry". What it's all about? Honestly, what about Jesus? Are so many content with singing a pretty song with the appearance of stability in the eyes of man? Where is the true calling? Where are the real friends in "The Family Of God"?

I pray for "The Church" because one day we may not have the pretty buildings to go to.
Instead if we are not, the church, then our religion will fade away. Our faith will not pass a trying test.

May you be strong in THE LORD and the power of HIS Might and may all else fade away. Who will dare to be a true friend to someone instead of pumping up egos by "ministering" at people?

Honestly, we are all on the the same boat. Let's give glory to God and be-friend one another.

Waiting everyday to see if you wrote me a letter.

The Same Man

This song brings me back to days of Messianic fellowship. I learned so much from an opportunity of learning about Ruth in the bible. About "The Feasts Of The Lord." It opened my eyes to the connection of the Old Testament to the New. He is the same man. Well, although this song talks about a human, I see it in the eyes of the bride of Christ to her husband. Thank you so much Rachel Loy for giving us your heart in the songs that you have written. It was a privilege to know you then, and to see your success now. To quote another song "I hope that life treats you kind." and that your knowledge and relationship with Jesus, Messiah grows into an amazing flower displayed for all to see. This is my prayer for all my readers and friends. So, be that shining light that pierces the darkness. You won't have to 'wait everyday to see if I wrote you a letter'. Just visit my page from time to time.

Karaoke ?! It's just for fun ;-)

There are lots of Karaoke participants globally. Often this activity is looked down upon by serious musicians. If we look at history, tho' much of what is looked down upon ends up in the mainstream. This is probably due more to marketing needs than anything else. Where a business can make profit, they will find a way to incorporate whatever it takes to provide "atmosphere" in a way that is free or cost effective to them. In some ways this makes the musician slave to the business owner. Whereas we might prefer, there to be an equal partnership; there is always one "partner" who gains above another. Perhaps this is dependent on what our focus or little "gods" are in our lives. Now take away the little "gods" and worship The Only True God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Now we have commonality. Now we have equal partnership with one another and full Honor to The Only One who deserves our undivided focus, our complete worship, and our continual praise. Now we're cooking with gas!

-Korekocha

In the beginning...

Technically Social

Who would have thought even 10 years ago that technology and social skills could marry? There were discussions back in the early 90's among the consortium of usability. Part of the problem was a pride issue. The chasm of techies and socialites. But with the innovation of cell phones and people who love them. This gap has gotten smaller. Video games are loved by pretty much every child in the 21st century. Instead of a generation of TV watchers, we now have a generation of video game players. Games, once only enjoyed by "geeks" and "nerds" are common place today and are much more user friendly. The non-profits need for a cheap marketing solution, have caused social networking to skyrocket. Now anyone can be their own internet radio DJ. Or how about an author? This can be done online, as well, via the once infamous blogs. Who would have known, that companies, TV media and radio personalities would not even consider being without a blog today. Not to mention, you must also have a valid web page, to be considered a legitimate source these days.

Email a friend, video chat online, text chat online or via your cell phone. Create an internet video program for the whole world to watch, play a video game with someone in another country. We have come into the New World. For better, or for worse, we are here.

Blessings to you this day.

Fun video of the weekend!

Watching "Schnuffel's Häschenparty" "The Bunny Party" German kid cartoon

Join me Today, for the cartoon bunny party- "Eins, Zwei, Drei, Vier..."

Living Real Life

False personalities.
Hmmm. There's actually a virtual game that people play, called "second life".
It's a fantasy game. But, everyone in it, is aware that the persona is not the "real" one. My convictions do NOT allow me to join this game. But then there are real people who are sucked into a virtual world, as if it is true Life. It's so easy to get caught up in this "life" that is not real.

"Wherever there is a negative thought, God has place a positive thought right next to it!" - Graham Cooke. 'For what Satan meant for evil, God meant for good!'(based on Gen 50:20) I love that God is so good ! Isn't God awesome?!

I've been listening to Graham Cooke, who says something along those lines.
"Whenever someone offends you" I would say:'gives you challenges' (my words in the single quotes) "get their home address, write out a blessing for them and mail it." He continues with " You don't have to sign it. Imagine. They are getting blessed and they don't know it is you. They would probably have a fit, if they knew it was you. Get it, beloved? Do the opposite of what the ENEMY most wants you to do. Make it a game. The Holy Spirit loves games and He's good at it."

I'm not saying to write the letter to all people who offend you.

I think the point is to "bless others and pray for them." We all know this! But in our frustration we may be tempted to be "holy spirit Jr.""- Joyce Meyer

"Make it a game" what a quote!!! This reminds me of a must-see movie called "Life is Beautiful" It's a story of perspective. How we look at life. Even in the horrific times, the perspective given to the little boy was "this is a game" and because of that, the boy is blessed far beyond, what would have been otherwise.

This is not to say that believers can't be held accountable. We should gently correct each other. Some people need a soft hand, and others a more firm one. Well that takes discernment, doesn't it?! ;-)
But as for unbelievers, they are trapped in their sin and not free. They
need prayer for salvation. But God is able! His arm is not too short!! I believe that He can reach into these people's homes and grab them into His arms. If God directs, then we can act on pulling folks out of the pit.

Oh, but so many are lost and in need of salvation!

If you do not know Jesus Christ as your Lord, (the one who rules your life) and Savior (the one who died then conquered death and the grave by becoming The Way to live eternally in heaven) Then consider it. Ask Him. What are you afraid of?
If you don't believe, what would be the harm in asking?! I am taking "The Love
Dare." Will you?

Help Our Unbelief !

"One of the men in the crowd spoke up and said, "Teacher, I brought my son so you could heal him. He is possessed by an evil spirit that won't let him talk. And whenever this spirit seizes him, it throws him violently to the ground. Then he foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast out the evil spirit, but they couldn't do it."
The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can." "What do you mean, `If I can'?" Jesus asked. "Anything is possible if a person believes." The father instantly cried out, "I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!" When Jesus saw that the crowd of onlookers was growing, he rebuked the evil spirit. "Listen, you spirit that makes this boy unable to hear and speak," he said. "I command you to come out of this child and never enter him again!" Then the spirit screamed and threw the boy into another violent convulsion and left him. The boy appeared to be dead. A murmur ran through the crowd as people said, "He's dead." But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up. Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, "Why couldn't we cast out that evil spirit?" Jesus replied, "This kind can be cast out only by prayer. " Mark 9:17,18,23-29

Jesus asked"What do you mean 'if I can'?" This is so classic! So many are proud to not believe that Jesus can heal. This isn't just for this small group of people 2000 years ago. How are we thinking? Praying? With belief that God can heal? Or with a sense of "Well, if you can, God, please heal them." Perhaps we think, this is a way to have a humble attitude. Jesus corrects this view and calls it unbelief and doubt.

Or what about the prayer: "I'm just asking you to heal this person." The context of this attitude, appears to be the same attitude, of unbelief. When will we believe Him and who He is, in all that He is. "I AM" IS. He's the Healer; He is Love; He is our Provider. And there are many other names that show His Goodness,His character. Help us to believe, Lord. Let the request of the father, in this passage, be our prayer. "I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!" -Amen.

Dreaming

More stories of hope:

Watching Joyce Meyer "The Dream Center" Joyce Meyer

Finding a way to break through.

Thanks to bondservant007 for posting this on Youtube.
What a great name!!!
I listened to Chris Tomlin today!
"Holy is the Lord"

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