February 9, 2010

“Often your tasks will be many, and more than you think you can do. Often the road will be rugged and the hills insurmountable, too Always remember, the hills ahead Are never as steep as they seem, And with faith in your heart start upward And climb 'till you reach your dream, Nothing in life that is worthy Is ever too hard to achieve If you have the courage to try it And you have the faith to believe... Faith is a force that is greater than knowledge or power or skill and many defeats turn to triumph If you trust in God's wisdom and will Faith is a mover of mountains, There's nothing that God cannot do, So start out today with faith in your heart And Climb Until Your Dream Comes True.”
-HELEN STEINER RICE

This was given to Bill many years ago by our son Doug. As I read it today, I feel that it is as true then as it is now.
Be blessed today!

--Delores

January 8, 2010

Hebrews 12:1-3“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
What does it mean looking unto Jesus? The New International Version says lets us “fix” our eyes on Jesus- focus on Him. He is our Savior in every sense of the word. Where he leads us we will follow and we won’t get in trouble.

Matthew 7:13-14 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
The word gives us warnings and precautions. Where man would lead us contrary to the Word of God we don’t want to go.

Sometimes people may mean well and seem loving and compassionate in their belief, but it can be totally against God’s word. God set up laws for us to obey to be blessed. When we try to “broaden” His way we get in trouble.
One time we were in a city and staying with unsaved friends. The paper announced the first “gay parade.” My friend said isn’t it wonderful that they can do that. I answered “No, it is not.” She asked why and I said "homosexuality is a sin." Her response was, “Oh Delores, that’s your opinion.” I answered, “No, it’s not my opinion, my opinion doesn’t matter. It’s God’s opinion and that’s what counts” People want to say they’ve had a “new revelation.” Don’t believe that for a minute.
Keep this in mind:

If it doesn’t do all three things, reject it.

Remember there are false prophets and false teachers who would try to lead us astray. In these days, we must fix our eyes on Jesus and begin to see more fruit. Blessings to all of you, and as we are watchful, we pray, through this you let the Holy Spirit flow over you. Come to know the Holy Spirit better today than you ever have. Allow Him to reveal things to you, you never thought possible.

-- Delores