Paul Lynde "I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church."
Daily Bible Verse (NIV)
TNIV Scripture for Friday, November 20, 2009 [Zechariah 8:9-13] This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Now hear these words, 'Let your hands be strong so that the temple may be built.' This is also what the prophets said who were present when the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD Almighty. Before that time there were no wages for people or animals. People could not go about their business safely because of conflicts, since I had turned them all against each other. But now I will not deal with the remnant of this people as I did in the past,' declares the LORD Almighty. 'The seed will grow well, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will produce its crops, and the heavens will drop their dew. I will give all these things as an inheritance to the remnant of this people. Just as you, Judah and Israel, have been a curse among the nations, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.' Zechariah 8:9-13 TNIV Bible
Daily Bible Verse (ESV)
Psalm 3:3 But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.
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What is the test of sincere faith? Do we walk the talk? Do we practice what we preach? Do we expect others to measure up to a standard that we do not keep ourselves? Is our faith centered in success or service? The most important aspect of this test of sincerity is not how others measure up, but how we measure up in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Many of you remember the great Oliver Holmes character. Well, once he couldn't find his ticket when he got on a train. As he rummaged through his pockets and bags, Holmes was recognized by the conductor who said, "Don't worry, Justice Holmes, you don't need your ticket right now. Just send it to us later when you find it."
Irritated, Holmes replied, "Sir, the problem is not, 'Where is my ticket?" The problem is, "Where am I going?" A good question for each of us to ask ourselves, "Where am I going?" Are we going to be like the leaders of Jesus' day or are we going to be sincere in our faith and do our best to walk the talk?
God of all, forgive me when I fail to walk the talk, and help me walk in the steps of Jesus as I witness your love. In Jesus name, Amen.
Ron Newhouse
This is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.
WE STRUGGLE WITH ALL OUR PROBLEMS AND FRUSTRATIONS, NEVER REALIZING ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS LOOK UP! THAT MY FRIEND IS THE ANSWER, THE ESCAPE ROUTE AND THE SOLUTION TO ANY PROBLEM........ JUST LOOK UP!!
SORROW ------ LOOKS BACK
WORRY --------- LOOKS AROUND
BUT FAITH ------LOOKS UP
LIVE SIMPLY, LOVE GENEROUSLY, CARE DEEPLY, SPEAK KINDLY AND TRUST IN OUR CREATOR WHO LOVES US.
WE THANK GOD EACH DAY FOR ALL OF YOU WHO VISIT US HERE AT THE CHURCHLADIE. MAY YOU HAVE A BLESSED AND SAFE NOVEMBER