About My Father's Business - John 15:13

Interview with Dr. Ravi Zacharias on his latest book, "Why Jesus?"

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:45:00 +0000

Why Jesus? is Dr. Ravi Zacharias latest book, released today, January 25, 2012. This is a well-researched, intriguing and informative book that will set free the minds of all who are confused about who Jesus really is. People like Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra and Rhonda Byrne have infected the minds and hearts of many, leading them astray to worship false gods and believe in a false Jesus. These religious misunderstandings can cause much strife in marriages and sometimes lead to...

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5 resolutions that will improve marriages and other relationships

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:05:00 +0000

Common emotions that occupy our hearts when one year is ending and a new one is beginning are: longing for the things of old, or hoping for better things in the future. Most often, these ideas are based on what we want and only the things we can conjure up from our own, finite minds. Wouldn’t you prefer to remember the old and look on to the new with the mind of infinite God, rather than be entrapped by the limitations of your own thoughts, dreams and aspirations? Especially for the most...

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Communicating for the glory of God or to make a point?

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:27:00 +0000

"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear...And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works...And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one...

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Christmas on the Sabbath: For man or for God?

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:07:00 +0000

“And He [Jesus] said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath’...‘Six days you shall do your work, but on the seventh day you shall rest; that your ox and your donkey may have rest, and the son of your servant woman, and the alien, may be refreshed’...Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.” ~Mark...

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A widow's affliction produces compassion for the homeless

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:30:00 +0000

“No, not me, Lord! Homeless people are lazy, smelly and violent people who deserve to be on the streets,” exclaimed Susie Jennings, just months after being widowed in 1993. Now Susie is the Founder and President of Operation Care International (OCI), formerly Operation Care - Dallas. I met Susie in the winter of 2004 when she was rallying help for what would become our nation’s largest Christmas party for the homeless. On December 18 of that year, the first of many OCI’s “Christmas Gift” was...

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Mitsuo Fuchida led the attack on Pearl Harbor, but later led people to Christ

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:29:00 +0000

70 years ago today, the Japanese executed their surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. As many reflect of the events of that day, let us also reflect on some of the personal lives that were affected by World War II. Today only, ChristianAudio.com is offering a free audio book download: From Pearl Harbor to Calvary. This book is about the incredible, transforming life of Jesus Christ, manifested in Captain Mitsuo Fuchida who eagerly served in the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during World War II....

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Giving thanks to God

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:22:00 +0000

inspired artwork by Dale Jackson www.StratoArt.com I'M THANKFUL: God is God;that He is holy, righteous, just, good, patient, awesome, sovereign, gracious, merciful and compassionate;for Jesus;that I am saved;that the Holy Spirit is my Counselor;for my darling husband who loves Christ with every breath;two sons who are growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus every day;for faithful brothers and sisters in Christ I have the blessing to fellowship with and work alongside in our...

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Thankful for the Reason I am blessed

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:11:00 +0000

inspired artwork by Dale Jackson www.StratoArt.com So often, we have read, and many (including me) have said: “I’m so blessed because I’m married to a godly man.”, or “I’m so blessed because my children love the Lord.”, or “I’m so blessed because God has provided me a wonderful job I love...” and so on. While being a wife to a wonderfully godly man, a mother of two sons in Christ, having the joy of walking my short sojourn here with many faithful saints of Christ all over the world are sure...

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Gluten-free Coconut Macaroons

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:58:00 +0000

I love technology, don't you? I love how God gave wisdom to people, so we can discover what ails us...most of the time. One of the most common food allergies is gluten. There are those who have severe Celiac Disease to those who have a mild intolerance for gluten. Regardless of which spectrum you're on, if you treat your body as it is, the holy temple of God, then you can still live a "normal" and healthy life by staying away from foods with gluten in it. The trouble is, most foods (even...

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Running the race with perseverance and wisdom

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:58:00 +0000

Before our gracious and wise God allowed me to be physically limited by a rare metabolic myopathy, I used to run...a lot. I especially loved running outside; basking in the beauty of God's creation and worshiping Him as I ran. I would often weep as I was overcome by awe and utter joy of how awesome God is. Since I loved running, I would run in 5K's for different causes. I enjoyed the challenge and the idea that by simply running, God enabled me to help and encourage others. There was this...

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Thanksgiving with in-laws or outlaws?

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:55:00 +0000

It’s ironic that during this time of year, Thanksgiving and Christmas -- a time that should generate hearts filled with gratitude and joy, often bring the opposite; hearts filled with envy, covetousness, bitterness, clamor, slander, gossip and hostility. And all this, by way of our in-laws (or outlaws) that we often only see during this time of year. When we’re first married, everyone is on their best behavior, but as time goes by, “familiarity breeds contempt”. This is not only true within...

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WARNING: A serious case of Ingrown Eyeballs can kill

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:39:00 +0000

Blur your eyes to read the message on the chart. A serious condition known as Ingrown Eyeballs, if not handled properly, will cause a person to have a distorted view of God and every person around them. If left untreated, it will cause serious damage and/or kill every relationship you have. Symptoms: light-headedness from straining constantly to look at self; hypochondriac; bouts of nonsensical anger; frequent mood swings; easily agitated and provoked; suffers from severe victimitis;...

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Cynthia Paap: My "trophy" of God's grace

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:46:00 +0000

I read this note on Facebook and was so touched by it, I contacted Cynthia and asked if I could share her intimate story of the grave news she received about her baby, the strong suggestion to abort him and the conclusion the Lord brought her to. Get some tissues, and get ready to experience a story you'll never forget. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~My heart is heavy this morning. I feel the need to finally share this story with you, in hopes that it will reach someone who...

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Should Christians celebrate Halloween, Harvest Festivals or Reformation Day?

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:52:00 +0000

Every year about this time, there's some controversy about what Bible-believing Christians ought to celebrate. Is it a sin for a Christian to celebrate Halloween? Is it better to participate in a church Harvest/Fall Festival instead? What in the world is Reformation Day and why do I keep seeing, "Happy Reformation Day" on Facebook? To find out the origins and meanings of these events, and which one, if any, Christians should be participate in, read my article on Examiner.com by clicking the...

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Movie review: "Courageous" - separating the men from the boys

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:17:00 +0000

My husband and I just saw this incredible movie this past weekend. We laughed, we cried, but mostly, we praised God for the gift of fatherhood and how it is accurately displayed in a media format. So many TV shows, movies, and commercials nowadays depict fathers as the idiotic, nuisance of the family, rather than the respected head of the household God created them to be. Then we wonder why they don't take the lead, or why they prefer to hang out with their buddies rather than their...

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Subscribe to my articles at Examiner.com

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:10:00 +0000

Hello faithful friends and readers! I wanted to let you know that I write for Examiner.com. It's an online news source. We cover every topic you'd be interested in: Christian marriages, daily Christian living, cooking, movie reviews, family events, homeschooling, public schooling, parenting, sports, pet care, and more! The great thing about Examiner.com is that it covers local and national news. What that means is, you can subscribe to local writers who will provide you with information and...

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Abortions and its effect on marriages: The ugly and rarely spoken truths

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Read my latest article on Examiner.com regarding the effects of abortion on marriages. This is a topic that rarely gets researched or receives any media attention. Which is sad, because it is something that often causes destructive consequences that many marriages are not able to recover from. Included in the article are two excerpts from the Elliot Institute where you'll be able to read the testimony from a husband's perspective and a wife's perspective of what abortion did to their...

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180 Movie: Pro-Choice to Pro-Life in seconds!

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:24:00 +0000

abort (verb) - to cause to cease or terminate. To abort or not to abort...that is the question. But what is the answer? I mean, the right answer? Whether you ask an unbeliever or sadly, even professing Christians this question, the answer varies. It seems odd that a Bible believing Christian would support the "choice" for a woman to abort, that is, terminate the life of her unborn baby, but many professing Christians have no problem with this. Why? I believe it is because both professing...

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180 movie review: to abort or not to abort

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:31:00 +0000

I found 180 to be a passionate and intellectually gripping movie. Ray Comfort, Founder and President of LWP, presents the viewer with a perspective on abortion that speaks directly to the condition of a person’s heart, rather than keep abortion at a comfortable, political distance. Ray Comfort opens the movie with a... Continue reading on Examiner.com Print PDF Print PDF

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I'm MOVING...to a new URL

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:22:00 +0000

Hello sweet and faithful friends! Some of you are new to me and others have been traveling with me since I first starting blogging, 3 years ago! Well, sometimes change can rattle things up a bit, but for the most part, change is often good. With that said, I wanted all of you to know that my URL has changed from www.aboutmyfathersbusiness.net to www.sunnyshell.org. It's a lot easier to remember and will afford me to creative freedom to change the title of my blog as God continues to...

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True or false convert...which one are you?

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:44:00 +0000

Is your assurance based on your own convictions; a prayer you said one day, or are you resting your assurance in the Person of Christ alone and what He said and did? Unfortunately, our country is brimming with beautiful church buildings, both large and small that are filled with false converts, birthed through the preaching of the false gospel which only makes a person feel good, yet void of the power to make a person be good. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying anyone can ever be good, for...

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When Jesus is not my Lord

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:08:00 +0000

Devotional: Mornings with Tozer Christ, The Blessed One Matt 11:29-30"Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and my burden light." I feel great sorrow for those who read the Sermon on the Mount and then conclude that Jesus was providing a word picture of men and women comprising the human race. In this world, we find nothing approaching the virtues of which Jesus spoke in the...

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Does my life depend on Christ, or others?

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:59:00 +0000

If my faith is fully in Christ, and I see Him -- that is, truly recognize Him for who He is, I will neither falter, waver or wane when another saint does, nor will I crumble if a saint who discipled and loved me is taken from me somehow, or be crushed by my circumstances that seem to envelope me. Rather, if I am fully abandoned to Christ, like Isaiah, I will shout, “Here am I! Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8) and I will relentlessly follow the Lord wherever He leads. I may follow in tears and with great...

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Am I a spiritual hog?

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:07:00 +0000

“I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls... Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial alter of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.”~2 Cor 12:15a, Philippians 2:17 Do I spend my life for the faith of others or am I mostly concerned with my own purity? Do I spend my time in faithful and fervent prayer for others, or do I merely seek to improve and enjoy my own life? Am I willing to give everything I have for the sake of another knowing...

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Well loved or loved well -- how will you be remembered?

sunnysblog@jimshellfamily.com — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:52:00 +0000

original photo by: Bert van 't Hul Death. Not something most people want to think or talk about. For those who don't know Christ, I can certainly understand why. But for fellow disciples of Christ, I must admit, I'm a bit bewildered when I discover death is not a daily consideration. We often read in Scripture that we must die to self and live our new lives in Christ (Gal 2:20). We are commanded by God to live as those who know that our days our numbered and our time here on earth, is only a...

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