Thursday, December 9, 2010

God & Bible seem unfriendly if we don't truly embrace 1/3 of Him; the interactive helper Holy Spirit = conviction, comfort, & Bible tutor.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Treasuring God is the essence of loving him, and the mind serves this love by comprehending (imperfectly and partially, but truly) the truth and beauty and worth of the Treasure. Piper

Monday, October 25, 2010

If I truly believe God - actions will follow. By faith, I act on things I truly believe in, like His words = Bible.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Mark 9: I have no independent, self-sufficient ability to defeat evil inside; that's why I need Jesus. Believing Jesus=praying about change.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Romans 4: God accepted Abraham after he believed God vrs "in God". Our addiction 2 know why was ignored, Ab acted just because God said.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

RT "PaulTripp: True love is always appropriately jealous. God's love wouldn't be love if he was willing to share your heart with other lovers."

Monday, August 16, 2010

RT - PaulTripp: Grace requires you to live a brutally honest life, while it introduces you to more daily hope than you thought you would ever had.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

RT "PaulTripp: Self-righteousness means that what you say to you about you removes from you any sense of personal need for God's grace."

Monday, June 28, 2010

The next level of spiritual growth/faith has to include a healthy embrace & acceptance of temporary earthly failures. My lessons learned.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

RickWarren: Nothing is as important to your job as thinking, yet nothing is harder to find time for. You must schedule THINK time.

Monday, May 24, 2010

PaulTripp: Most dangerous idols are the one that are easily Christianized, the most dangerous lies are the ones that easily theologized.

Monday, May 3, 2010

View on mountains today is very clear, shirt-sleeved riding is so fun. Studying Malichi 2, how can God join a marriage one flesh & SPIRIT?

Saturday, April 24, 2010

1John 1: Christians do sin, but this does not mean they must be saved all over again. Sin breaks fellowship but not sonship. Key = Honesty.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

1Peter5:7 "Cast your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you" We relate our problems 2 the people we think care. By faith tell God 1st.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

James2:9"But if u show partiality" 90% of Leflore C. doesn't own a suit so why do we wear nice clothes to church that alienates a visitor.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

James1:13 No evil originates from God to tempt me. I was born with satan's selfish DNA - I originate my own temptations. Jesus = answer.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Eph2:8 rephrase - Seek & ask God for increasing confidence in His forgiving grace. Christ handled our connection to God - not busy works.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Heb.11:6 "Without faith it is impossible to please God" = confidence. Do I have confidence in God enough to invest the time of MY world?

Friday, April 2, 2010

Does the past attitude of your parent still cause you inferiority? Titus3:5 "He saved us, not cause of works, but according 2 His own mercy"

Monday, March 29, 2010

It just doesn't get any better than today's riding weather.
"A good man isn't anyone's spiritual leader. He becomes a dog to kick around. People despise those who give in to them & have no gumption."

Saturday, March 27, 2010

1Tim 4: Pastors burnout from church entitlement expectations not in this chapter. It's a blast to learn God's word and challenge others.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

The busyer I let my lifestyle get, the harder it is to read the Bible and truly digest God's message into me from HIS perspective.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

1Tim 2:8 " I desire that men pray... without anger or quarreling" Do I presupose God's answer to prayers before I evaluate my own attitude?

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Col. 3 -Seems easy, but the hardest thing is turning aside from busyness & expressing thanks to God in detail. Doesn't He know already?

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Phi. 4- We practice "thinking" for sports, music, learning - Intentionally practice honor and trust toward God and His peace is our reward.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

"What does it do for a Christian's life to walk around as though nothing he does matters? He'll do nothing that matters." Dr. Ganz

Monday, March 15, 2010

Enjoying the sunny day at Emerald Vista. Trying to slow my mind and drink in His Word from His point of view. Unbusy = meaningful learning.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Eph. 3:20 Prayer & the Bible empowers us to practice God's presence-He lives inside us if we let Him. But my routine/busyness empowers self

Monday, March 8, 2010

The life commitment 2 marriage & God's standards will give God much glory, but our busy schedule self-glorifies and changes our focus. Piper

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Gal 5:22"But the fruit of the Spirit is love joy peace longsuffering kindness faithfullness gentleness & selfcontrol" Busyness kills fruit.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Gal 5:14 "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" Our version of this: "love your neighbor if u think he's like u & benefits our status.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Gal 1:10 "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God?" People-pleasing and following Christ don't mix, I've made that mistake.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Nearly still in the Oachitas, awesome day to ride, trails are still muddy - bout tumped it. God's evidence is so real up here!

Saturday, February 27, 2010

2Cor5:7- "for we walk by faith, not by sight." There are 2 many negative/discouraging things going on 2 forget good courage from my Father.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

1Cor16:13 "Be watchful, STAND FIRM in the faith, act like men, B strong." Great military orders 4 church people opposed 2 acting like babes.

Monday, February 22, 2010

At Coffee Cup studying covenant in the Bible. "Church wedding" should mean God is our promise witness-FOREVER. Do I/we really believe that?

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Learning/practicing God's attitude on love from scriptures sustains His invention; marriage. Busyness kills it. What's ur marriage attitude.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

1Cor13: God doesn't love me cause He trusts me. As a believer, God enables & commands an attitude of love over selfprotection = distrust.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

1 C 13: "Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." Jesus exposed His trust issues in favor of love.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

1 Cor. 9:24 - "We are not saved by running the race and winning; we run the race (christian service) because we are saved."

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

1 Cor. 7 - Study your spouse to appreciate all the ways God made him/her in His image. Take your NEEDS out of how you appreciate & love.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

"Don't U realize that all of U together (church) R the temple of God & that the spirit of God lives in U (each believer!!)." Growth basic

Friday, February 12, 2010

1 Cor. 1:7 "But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong."

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Rom:10:3 "Some people refuse 2 accept God's way of making people right with himself." Our independent self resists conforming 2 the Bible.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Rom. 7:23 - "But there is another power (sin) within me that is at war with my mind." Are you & I too proud believe natural self-worship?

Thursday, February 4, 2010

"The only part of the Bible we have really learned - is what we have learned to LIVE." J R Miller Am I well-taught?

Thursday, January 28, 2010

"Holy is what God is in His very essence" The Holiness of God can shock people 2 live lies-it's easier. Telling God the truth sets u free.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Rom: 11:34 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His counselor?" When I slack studying God's Word - I think I know more.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Working on porn message Feb. 7: If u ignore satan's ways - satan wins. If u ignore God's ways - satan wins. Focused passion on God wins.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Rom 9:20 "But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, Why have you made me like this?" faith!

Friday, January 22, 2010

Rom.5:8- "For God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ DIED for us." Confess rebellion, COMMIT to Christ!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Rom3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" I get 2 cozy with the comforts of grace and forget God's Glory & Holiness.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Acts 27: Paul-in/out of prison/trials- now on a shipwreck. 276 people spared. Even in chaos, our ministry is honor God where we R right now.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

"Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come." Rev. 4:8

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Acts 16: Midnight-Paul in jail-earthquake-chains off-Jailer believes! Cares 4 them at home then BACK 2 jail for lawful release! Character!
There is:
stretch the neighbors see
Stretch the family sees
Stretch I think I see,
Stretch that God sees and what does He think?
Miller

Friday, January 15, 2010

Acts 14-17: In every town, in all kinds of families, Paul's message changed lives: confess stubborn ways & truly believe on Jesus as boss!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Act 13: King David is remembered as "a man after God's own heart;" his public character glorified God. His private sins confessed openly.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Acts 7: Stephen called them Stiff-necked: like a plow ox that resists a yoke. Ignoring guidance/wisodom in the Bible is as dumb as an ox.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Acts5: Peter denied Christ, rejected ministry, but recovered. He chose 2 believe Christ's command "feed my sheep" Choose strength in Christ.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Acts 5: Ananias & Sapphira contrived to lie about $ after property sale & got caught. Peter asked "Why try 2 lie 2 God?" Every deed matters.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

John 21: Believers r fruitful when busy doing what spiritually inspired "called" to do. Peter was called by Jesus 2 catch people, not fish.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

John 17 Jesus brought His love relationship with His Father 2 earth. "that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and I in them."

Sunday, January 3, 2010

John 13 -Jesus washed feet identifing with the lowest class of slaves. As pastor of His body, Jesus proved NO one was greater. Humility 1st

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Praising God for a 90 yr old mom with such a great attitude! Thank God for her friends that keep her connected.

Friday, January 1, 2010

John 13-Still amazes me Jesus allowed unsaved Judas (treasurer) 2 pilfer disciple's $, be @ last supper, traitor, & washed his feet! Jesus!