Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Why does it work?

"Submit to God, resist the devil, and the devil will flee," James 4:7.  Why does this work? 

When we submit to God wholeheartedly, we humbly realize His Holy Spirit needs to do the work, hence our light yoke.  We have no worries because obviously God can handle anything and everything.  Our faith can be huge.  Also, the devil sees obedience and faith; then he gets scared that we do not fall for his temptations and lies.

What else do you think about this?  Please let me know.  Oh, also, by doing this we can be unblinded and see the good works God has for us to do and have fun and joy doing them; that scares the devil.  =) 

A sidenote - I ask the Holy Spirit's help to keep this right attitude.  I love you in Jesus.  =)

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Heavy truth on my heart...

This is heavy on my heart.  Please pray about the situation detailed here http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2014/August/Syrian-Kurds-Rescue-Yazidis-from-Iraq-Mountain/ .  Thanks and the Best!  Love in Jesus to all...

Another heavy truth.  Years ago my mom was on very heavy pain meds.  The doctors asked her to say the alphabet and a few other simple things and looked amazed she could.  She was sad they were so amazed.  It was one of many things that factored in her passing.   May we always work by the Holy Spirit to believe the Best and defy death.  I love you in Jesus.  =)

Monday, August 11, 2014

All teens want better communication...

In a survey listed at the end of the 2014 Arbonne catalog (The one with people dressed in a lot of white), all teens surveyed said they wished their parents communicated with them more.  I wonder if the teens want to know stories of how parents stopped wrong behavior, wish they had, or want to connect more taking hikes and focusing on what is good, just, and true?  I always wanted to hear about how my parents overcame obstacles, and liked their stories.  What do teens want most now?  Hmmm...  The Best! Arbonne.com consultant # 21136735

Friday, August 8, 2014

Our voices are like a Shofar...hmmm....

Remember how the battle of Jericho was won?  There were a bunch of people believing God, marching around Jericho, and after I believe 7 times of marching around the city and then blowing tons of rams horns the walls came tumbling down.  Yay!

What if after Jesus our voices are like a ram's horn?  What if like Bartemeaus we shout sometimes to God for righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit?  Oh it makes me want to do that instead of yodel on the side of a mountain.

This insight is inspired by a godly woman who I will name if she gives permission.  Also, another thought, we are supposed to be like children to get to the kingdom of heaven.  If a child shouts within a parent's earshot, how fast does that parent run?

The Best!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

One Step to Being a Hero

Be other centered with good intentions and healthy kindness and love.  The Best!  =)

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Evil Communications Corrupt Good Manners

1 Corinthians 15:33  "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."

In the USA with the evil movies, music, and other media, I see the corruption of good manners in young and old alike; I believe that is why more women are refusing husbands and children not disciplined effectively show disrespect.  Some of the men are watching and listening to evil media- thank God not all men are doing this.  Some like to work, travel, and create.  God is the funnest to be in love with and if a man or woman partner is not going to love God, they can be alone or with a person of not so good character.

If children and adults lived life outside of radio, television, and bad programming more, there would be a lot more life, love, money, fun, traveling, focusing on what is good, just, and true, and more good things.

The Best!

PS Reading about AJ Jacobs diving into and literally living the Bible is heartening.  To read the depth of thought and truth he has realized is so awesome and sometimes makes me laugh out loud.  There is hope in Jesus for more amazing families. http://ajjacobs.com/books/ 

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost = Kingdom of God

Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

This sounds non threatening and productive. May it be taught and done more. God bless you more. The Best!

PS  Here are insights into understanding the Holy Spirit.

1.  If we had the spirit of Tiger Woods, we would all be great golfers.  When we have the Holy Spirit and use it, we can be excellent disciples of Jesus.  - Central

2.  If the Holy Spirit were Alka Selzer, it would only permeate water if it was unwrapped and then put in the water.  Follow Holy Spirit nudges.

3.  If we do things on our own, it is like blowing up a balloon on our own and then bouncing it to keep it off the ground- getting down.  If we get filled with God, we are like a balloon filled with helium that gets filled and goes up.  When we repent, pray, obey, and read and do the word, we can stay up with His Spirit.

4.  Illustration similar to Holy Spirit walk:  One pastor saw a blind woman with her seeing eye dog.  She had come to a cross walk.  When she stepped toward the car, the dog gently nudged her away from the car.  She got upset, kicked the dog, stepped into the car, started crying, backed up, hugged the dog while crying, and profusely apologized.

5.  Shushing someone and not letting them finish in normal circumstances is rude and hurts.  How often have we done that to the Holy Spirit?

Thursday, July 10, 2014

The Crusades were before Bibles were translated and distributed to the people

Some people dismiss Christianity because of the Crusades- which were military operations launched by the Roman Catholic Church from the 700's until the 1400's periodically. When the Bibles started getting to people- fully translated in the 1500's because of William Tyndale's sacrifice, people read and realized that the "love of God leads people to repentance" and to Him. If people realized this more I believe they would read the Bible and know Jesus. God bless you.

References:

crusades

William Tyndale

Romans 2:4 - Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Friday, May 30, 2014

Rest in the Spirit / Holy Ghost - We are haunted in a good way...love...

May our flesh rest in the Spirit like a surfer who easily surfs a constant smooth wave with no snafus...

The physics formula for work is work = effort / resistance .

Jesus has done the work at the cross. When we keep ourselves filled with His Spirit and the truth of the Bible and doing what the word says through the power of the Spirit, we are receiving His work and can live at rest in His Spirit. If we mess up, we say we are sorry, repent truthfully, and work to do right again and forgive. Love.

Hebrews 4:3 KJV King James Bible
For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
(for we who have believed enter the rest), in keeping with what He has said: So I swore in My anger, they will not enter My rest. And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world,