They say we as parents will mold the way our children think and the way they will see the world.
I am however, amazed at the way our children can mold US everyday:
The way you read a book, or watch a movie with children in it; how you automatically related it to, or place your child(ren) in that situation and feel the joy, or pain associated with the experience they are faced with.
The way you take an extra look (both ways) before going thru an intersection when they are with you.
The way you simply don't care about things, that used to seem SO important, so vital, seem so trivial and even pointless to you now. As all you want to do is share YOU with this little one(s).
What was deemed as fun before, is now an after thought; to the fun (with them) you want to have now!
The way you approach your relationship with God. It seems so much weightier and fulfilling, knowing that you don't just directly affect one soul but two (or more), by the simple choices you make everyday, to either follow Christ, or reject His Precious Word!
The way you value those morning's the whole family (wife and kid(s)) all stay cuddled in bed together, long after responsibility would deem necessary!
The way you take a few extra peeks in the rear view mirror to watch as their countenace changes, as they view the world thru their window
The way you drink in every "I wuv you dada!"
..."what's da?"
..."is dat mamma's (dada's)?"
..."hold you dada (mama)?"
The tremendous, overflowing joy, love and contentment that captures you every time you see them sleeping.
The way they laugh...tiny bursts of joy and love from a heart of complete innocence at every joke we make as if that moment was all that matters.
The way they trust and believe every word mommy and daddy say with a wholeness that will literally mold the way they see the world.
The way they can change your mood with a smile and a kiss.
They say we mold our children! In so many ways, I've learned it's the other way around...they are molding us.
....To my Emma Rose
Monday, August 9, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
His Presence
I am again reminded today of the sweet blessings of The LORD, as He woke me early to seek His Word - yet I desire to not only love His blessings, but more so to love His Presence!
Oh! To know Your face LORD and not just Your Hand!
Oh! To know Your face LORD and not just Your Hand!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Renewed Passion
Arictle taken from the Youth Newsletter Quarter One (Jan. to March) - 2010:
The New Year is always a time of refection (a look back) and even introspection (a look within).
Both are good in that they can help us to recognize the good things we’ve accomplished, as well as identify areas we must continue to grow.
Never is this practice more important, then in our relationship with Jesus Christ.
As the Psalmist said: Psalms 139:23-24 (KJV) 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
It’s a time to reflect on the prior year and perhaps the goals you determined to reach, and did, or the ones you didn’t.
No matter where you come out on that self analysis, or time of reflection; realize that with the passing of everyday (and year), comes a renewed opportunity to reach new heights and depths in the Lord that you never have before.
Paul said, Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth 14 unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
What a powerful statement of reflection; but also a sense of renewed passion that comes from the great Apostle Paul.
He decided that whether good or bad (of which he could testify to both), he was going to go forth in a renewed passion, hunger and determination for the Kingdom of God and the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
We too, with the passing of each day, month and year; must work to renew that same passion, hunger and determination to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
That said: My challenge to all of us, with the New Year already at hand, is to work, pray, fast and live like never before, to win the lost in this Last Hour of the Church!
The New Year is always a time of refection (a look back) and even introspection (a look within).
Both are good in that they can help us to recognize the good things we’ve accomplished, as well as identify areas we must continue to grow.
Never is this practice more important, then in our relationship with Jesus Christ.
As the Psalmist said: Psalms 139:23-24 (KJV) 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
It’s a time to reflect on the prior year and perhaps the goals you determined to reach, and did, or the ones you didn’t.
No matter where you come out on that self analysis, or time of reflection; realize that with the passing of everyday (and year), comes a renewed opportunity to reach new heights and depths in the Lord that you never have before.
Paul said, Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth 14 unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
What a powerful statement of reflection; but also a sense of renewed passion that comes from the great Apostle Paul.
He decided that whether good or bad (of which he could testify to both), he was going to go forth in a renewed passion, hunger and determination for the Kingdom of God and the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
We too, with the passing of each day, month and year; must work to renew that same passion, hunger and determination to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
That said: My challenge to all of us, with the New Year already at hand, is to work, pray, fast and live like never before, to win the lost in this Last Hour of the Church!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The Name of Jesus - A STRONG TOWER
Proverbs 18:10 (KJV)
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe"
Thru the perfect sinless life He lived and sinless sacrifice He made at Calvary, Jesus Christ made a way for Grace. And by His Grace through faith we have access to the power of His Name.
The Name of Jesus is not just a name; but a PLACE of refuge; a PLACE of protection; a PLACE to receivce whatever we need - Healing; deliverance; salvation; anointing; power over temptation. As The Lord told Moses, when he asked God, His Name, He said: "I AM, THAT I AM". I AM the I AM you need.
If you need a healer - I AM your healer. If you need a saviour - I AM your salvation...all thru my Name!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
There is only ONE KING
I'm sorry but this has really bothered my spirit for some time now....
Have we traveled down the road of idoltry in this country so far that we spend more time and more energy on our sports figures then our God.
Has our attachment to those that seem to be able to elevate themselves above the natural into the "seemingly" supernatural, that we've actually made these figures into "supernatural" men and women.
Have we allowed ourselves to become worshippers at altars of pig-skin, leather and twinded yarn? To gods of men that seem to be able to defy human limits all in the name of competetion?
(Now before you furrow your brow at such STRONG language and accusations...THINK ABOUT IT!)
"king James"! I'm sorry folks but whether you try and justify it by way of lineage, or elevation thru man's rank of authority....He is no king!
As much as many may just say, "Its just a name!" I say to you: "Is Nazi, JUST a name?" No! With it comes many strong emotions; thoughts and images! It is not just a name! It's a delcaration, an identity of the belief system and lifestyle of a people.
Now likewise when I say, "Jesus"! It invokes power, virtue, joy, peace, hope and a limitless stream of other emotions!
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
The words that we speak bring with them the power and authority of life and death! Likewise, the names, or titles we put on things, places and people, will with it, DEMAND the power and authority that word brings!
Let us be carefeul with the words we speak, the titles we give and the names we put on each other! For by way of simply speaking these things we place upon them (in our lives) the power of those titles and names!
There is ONLY ONE KING! Remember Him! He died for your sins! He is our King! Not some sports figure.
Have we traveled down the road of idoltry in this country so far that we spend more time and more energy on our sports figures then our God.
Has our attachment to those that seem to be able to elevate themselves above the natural into the "seemingly" supernatural, that we've actually made these figures into "supernatural" men and women.
Have we allowed ourselves to become worshippers at altars of pig-skin, leather and twinded yarn? To gods of men that seem to be able to defy human limits all in the name of competetion?
(Now before you furrow your brow at such STRONG language and accusations...THINK ABOUT IT!)
As much as many may just say, "Its just a name!" I say to you: "Is Nazi, JUST a name?" No! With it comes many strong emotions; thoughts and images! It is not just a name! It's a delcaration, an identity of the belief system and lifestyle of a people.
Now likewise when I say, "Jesus"! It invokes power, virtue, joy, peace, hope and a limitless stream of other emotions!
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
The words that we speak bring with them the power and authority of life and death! Likewise, the names, or titles we put on things, places and people, will with it, DEMAND the power and authority that word brings!
Let us be carefeul with the words we speak, the titles we give and the names we put on each other! For by way of simply speaking these things we place upon them (in our lives) the power of those titles and names!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Emma's World
There is something beautiful about the view in which a child see's the world!
Look out Princess Diana, here is a lady-in-the-making!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
A Great Heritage
And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I am the LORD. Exodus 6:8
15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh... 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Acts 2:15-17, 39
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:1-4
From the time God made a covenant with Abram, to the words of the prophet Joel, to the Day of Pentecost when the promise of The Comforter was first poured out: We have been privileged to be a part of a great heritage! 3,000 received the promise of The Holy Ghost on that first day! What followed would be a series of signs, wonders and miracles the world had never seen before that point in history! A marvelous and powerful move of God’s presence at the hand of His Apostles swept through Israel and the surrounding countries, “unto the utter most parts of the earth”, to what would become known as the former rain of Pentecost!
We can look back at the turn of the prior century and the events that transpired in places like Wales, England and throughout Europe: eventually reaching Topeka, Kansas and finally Azusa Street. We can look back at these points in history and find that they are landmarks to which God began to reignite the fire of Pentecost as it was at the beginning!
God used men like William Seymour and Charles Parham to lead what God was wanting to do. While men such as Charles Mason, Frank Bartleman, William Durham and Ernest Williams gave eyewitness accounts of what took place.
William Durham: “Nine years ago I was deeply convicted of sin, through the Bible and the Spirit moving upon me, which He continued to do till I truly repented of my sins, and earnestly sought the Lord, finally yielding all to Him, and pleading His mercy. He revealed to my heart Christ dying on the cross, and His voice whispered to me, “Christ died for your sins.” Instantly my heart believed, and His peace flooded my soul, and the joy of His salvation was wonderful to me. Later I saw and grasped by faith the truth of sanctification, and the Spirit witnessed to my heart that the work was done, and the Holy Ghost wonderfully wrought in my life.”
Frank Bartleman: “Friday, June 15, at “Azusa,” the Spirit dropped the “heavenly chorus” into my soul. I found myself suddenly joining the rest who had received this supernatural “gift.” It was a spontaneous manifestation and rapture no earthly tongue can describe. In the beginning this manifestation was wonderfully pure and powerful.
In the beginning in “Azusa” we had no musical instruments. In fact we felt no need of them. There was no place for them in our worship. All was spontaneous. We did not even sing from hymnbooks. All the old well-known hymns were sung from memory, quickened by the Spirit of God. “The Comforter Has Come,” was possibly the one must sung. We sang it from fresh, powerful heart experience. Oh, how the power of God filled and thrilled us. Then the “blood” songs were very popular. “The life is in the blood. “Sinai, Calvary, and Pentecost, all had their rightful place in the “Azusa” work. But the “new song” was altogether different, not of human composition. It cannot be successfully counterfeited. The crow cannot imitate the dove.”
Today we can look back at our Heritage knowing that our foundation is secure that it was established on Jesus Christ The Righteous. We mustn’t let it be just our heritage alone! We must hear the call of our forefathers in Christ! We must follow the example they set and become part of what Jesus referred to as the Latter Rain Church! Know your heritage; but more than that BECOME APART OF YOUR HERITAGE!
15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh... 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. Acts 2:15-17, 39
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:1-4
From the time God made a covenant with Abram, to the words of the prophet Joel, to the Day of Pentecost when the promise of The Comforter was first poured out: We have been privileged to be a part of a great heritage! 3,000 received the promise of The Holy Ghost on that first day! What followed would be a series of signs, wonders and miracles the world had never seen before that point in history! A marvelous and powerful move of God’s presence at the hand of His Apostles swept through Israel and the surrounding countries, “unto the utter most parts of the earth”, to what would become known as the former rain of Pentecost!
We can look back at the turn of the prior century and the events that transpired in places like Wales, England and throughout Europe: eventually reaching Topeka, Kansas and finally Azusa Street. We can look back at these points in history and find that they are landmarks to which God began to reignite the fire of Pentecost as it was at the beginning!
God used men like William Seymour and Charles Parham to lead what God was wanting to do. While men such as Charles Mason, Frank Bartleman, William Durham and Ernest Williams gave eyewitness accounts of what took place.
William Durham: “Nine years ago I was deeply convicted of sin, through the Bible and the Spirit moving upon me, which He continued to do till I truly repented of my sins, and earnestly sought the Lord, finally yielding all to Him, and pleading His mercy. He revealed to my heart Christ dying on the cross, and His voice whispered to me, “Christ died for your sins.” Instantly my heart believed, and His peace flooded my soul, and the joy of His salvation was wonderful to me. Later I saw and grasped by faith the truth of sanctification, and the Spirit witnessed to my heart that the work was done, and the Holy Ghost wonderfully wrought in my life.”
Frank Bartleman: “Friday, June 15, at “Azusa,” the Spirit dropped the “heavenly chorus” into my soul. I found myself suddenly joining the rest who had received this supernatural “gift.” It was a spontaneous manifestation and rapture no earthly tongue can describe. In the beginning this manifestation was wonderfully pure and powerful.
In the beginning in “Azusa” we had no musical instruments. In fact we felt no need of them. There was no place for them in our worship. All was spontaneous. We did not even sing from hymnbooks. All the old well-known hymns were sung from memory, quickened by the Spirit of God. “The Comforter Has Come,” was possibly the one must sung. We sang it from fresh, powerful heart experience. Oh, how the power of God filled and thrilled us. Then the “blood” songs were very popular. “The life is in the blood. “Sinai, Calvary, and Pentecost, all had their rightful place in the “Azusa” work. But the “new song” was altogether different, not of human composition. It cannot be successfully counterfeited. The crow cannot imitate the dove.”
Today we can look back at our Heritage knowing that our foundation is secure that it was established on Jesus Christ The Righteous. We mustn’t let it be just our heritage alone! We must hear the call of our forefathers in Christ! We must follow the example they set and become part of what Jesus referred to as the Latter Rain Church! Know your heritage; but more than that BECOME APART OF YOUR HERITAGE!
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