What I think of my salvation is first I think what God has done prior to me coming a child of God.
He picked me out of all the kids in the world from abused home with a mother that didn't know how to stop drinking before she got drunk. God toke me out that situation and put me into a family that loves the Lord. So he gave me the chance to know what it felt to have the love of parents and a family. Then if he gave me salvation. I didn't deserve it, I no way to earn it or pay for it. Without it I would burn it hell for eternity, never being free of Satin's grasp. Christ gave up his life for me, that I would be able to live. I can't even imagine my life with out Christ or my family. Where would I be? Who would I be? I think my salvation is only by the gracious love of Christ that he was willing to save me.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
What is Christmas
To the world Christmas is Santa Clause but it's not even close to what christmas is, Christmas has nothing to do with the north pole or a sleigh and raindeer and a fat jolly old man that wears a red suit. What the true meaning of christmas is Jesus Christ birth
Luke 2:1-21
In those days a degree went out from Caesar Augusts that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazerath, to Judah, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time for her to give birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. And in the same region there were shepards out in the flock by night. And an angel of the Lord shone around them and the were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, "Fear not for behold I bring you good news and of great joy that all the people. For unto you a child is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." and suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host prasing God and saying
" Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those
with whom he is pleased!
When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepards said to one another. Lets go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that happened, which the Lord has made known to us." And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that has made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepards had told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepards returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen as it had been told them. And at the end of the eight days when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
That is the true story of christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Luke 2:1-21
In those days a degree went out from Caesar Augusts that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazerath, to Judah, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time for her to give birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. And in the same region there were shepards out in the flock by night. And an angel of the Lord shone around them and the were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, "Fear not for behold I bring you good news and of great joy that all the people. For unto you a child is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." and suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host prasing God and saying
" Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those
with whom he is pleased!
When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepards said to one another. Lets go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that happened, which the Lord has made known to us." And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that has made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepards had told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepards returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen as it had been told them. And at the end of the eight days when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
That is the true story of christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Losing someone to life and another to death
Three months ago my mother had to tell me, what she said was the hardest news to tell someone was the death of my close friend Greg Woodman, "Woody". When I think back of all the memories with him and his family it always brings a smile to my face. I spent numbers of hours at his house, his daughter Kirsten became a sister and my best friend. I went on trips with them had sleepovers and numerous hours of Woody trying to convince my that school was important and not a waste of my time. In 6th grade I was at their house everyday, and almost every other weekend. Woody became a second dad to me. I remember on the way to Spokane, Woody told me he got some news that changed his life and told me to guess what it was, I guessed Diabetes, and I was right, about 9 months later he told me to guess again and I said moving and I was right. I was so mad that I guessed it right that as soon as he stopped the car I was out of the car. I forgot the small detail at that time that when I was upset that Woody would follow me and soon I found I had to face him whether I wanted to or not. Not may people know, but Woody had a major impact on me accepting Christ as my savior. I regret when him and his family transferred to Colorado, I started losing touch with them. I never got to thank him that his daily car rides back and force to and the number times I was at their house. Woody always repeated Romans 8:28 "And we know that all those who love God all things work together all things come together for good , for those who are called according to his purpose."
The verse that I found annoying three years ago, I now find peace and understanding.
All things work together for Gods purpose. It amazing to think that I am, part of Gods HUGE plan of life. I find peace that I am able to grow and I'm not perfect and I will get scared at times and put my own trust in myself or someone else. Every time that happens God has reminded me that I need to put my trust in God not anything. Man will fail you but God never fails.
Then this month I lost my cousin to DEATH. My cousin Mike did not believe in Christ and I have had a hard time with that because, I loved my cousin and I will never see him again but most important He denied God and now is facing eternal damnation in hell.
ITS IMPORTANT THAT US CHRISTIANS SHINE THE LIGHT OF GOD THROUGH OUR ACTIONS!!! I wish I would of not let the fear of man stop me from sharing what God had done in my life. I don't want to miss a chance to tell people what God has done for me and what he can do in their life's.
IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU STICK OUT, WE ARE TO LOOK DIFFERENT BECAUSE WE HAVE CHRIST AND DON'T LET MAN KEEP YOU FROM SHINING CHRIST LIGHT OF ETERNAL LIFE!!!!!
Romans8:15- For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, Abba! Father!
As christians we are not to draw back in fear. Their is no greater pain then Jesus dealt with was when His father God turned his back. SO share the message of christ love!!!
The verse that I found annoying three years ago, I now find peace and understanding.
All things work together for Gods purpose. It amazing to think that I am, part of Gods HUGE plan of life. I find peace that I am able to grow and I'm not perfect and I will get scared at times and put my own trust in myself or someone else. Every time that happens God has reminded me that I need to put my trust in God not anything. Man will fail you but God never fails.
Then this month I lost my cousin to DEATH. My cousin Mike did not believe in Christ and I have had a hard time with that because, I loved my cousin and I will never see him again but most important He denied God and now is facing eternal damnation in hell.
ITS IMPORTANT THAT US CHRISTIANS SHINE THE LIGHT OF GOD THROUGH OUR ACTIONS!!! I wish I would of not let the fear of man stop me from sharing what God had done in my life. I don't want to miss a chance to tell people what God has done for me and what he can do in their life's.
IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU STICK OUT, WE ARE TO LOOK DIFFERENT BECAUSE WE HAVE CHRIST AND DON'T LET MAN KEEP YOU FROM SHINING CHRIST LIGHT OF ETERNAL LIFE!!!!!
Romans8:15- For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, Abba! Father!
As christians we are not to draw back in fear. Their is no greater pain then Jesus dealt with was when His father God turned his back. SO share the message of christ love!!!
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