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A True Christian Does Not Cast Judgement

2014-08-15T23:13:00.000-05:00

I am writing this to all judgemental Christians. This has been going on for a while where I seen postings from people that claim to be Christians and judge others they don't even know. Matter a fact, it just happen to me by someone I thought was a Christian, she even has a beautiful waiting ringtone "Amazing Grace". She was saying things that were most hurtful and far from the true as well. I say if you are a Christian you don't judge anyone. If you know the person, and don't understand something about them, don't judge them, but ask what you might think to be wrong, you might just understand better and even become closer friend. Don't make up things about them either. I don't get the thrill out of being mean and vindictive, so it's hard for me to comprehend.

As for Robin Williams, you don't know what was in his heart and what his last words were. He did have a religious background. Yes, I know religion has nothing to do with it. It's having a relationship with God and believing Jesus is the son of God and He died for our sins and rose from the dead. That Jesus is alive in Heaven. Robin Williams could have asked God to forgive him and asked to take him home.

You so called Christians, don't you remember when Jesus was crucified he wasn't alone. One of the prisoners asked Jesus to remember him.....42 And he was saying, "Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!" 43 And He said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." Luke 23:42-43. This being from the bible, Jesus let this man be in Heaven with him even though he was a sinner....but he asked Jesus. We don't know about anyone that died and didn't accept Jesus as their Savior while they were living, and what happened to them when they died, because do we really know what they said at their last breath.

Jesus died to save us because we are all sinners and that includes committing suicide....all we have to do is ask. So again to you so called Christians, you are supposed to show the world you are Christ like. You are NOT supposed to make it easy for non-believers to say there is no Heaven or hell. That there is no God. That we Christians believe in a mythical God, a fictional God, a fantasy God or we are a cult, made up thousands of years ago. Making them say that we are vindictive, judgemental, hypocrites, self righteous and hateful, so how good can our God be good.

You so called Christians make God and being a Christian evil. I and many other True Christians say as Jesus said, Jesus turned to Peter and said, "Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God's." Matthew 16:23....

Lord I pray for people that believe themselves to be Christians, but they are quick to judge others. I lift them up to you for guidance instead of judging, would see the good in people. Being a Christian don't make any of us better than anyone else. We make mistakes and sin even when we try to be good we still slip into sin. If we were perfect, You would not have had to die for our sins. I pray Robin Williams, may you finally rest in peace, free from you torment. Lord, I lift up to you Robin's family. Wrap Your loving arms around them giving them comfort at this time of grief. I pray this in Your Son Jesus' Holy Name, Amen †

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BIBLE READING FOR FRIDAY 8/15/14 260 LIVE ~ RELOADED PLUS TEACHINGS FROM JOYCE MEYER

2014-08-15T22:23:00.000-05:00

BIBLE READING FOR FRIDAY 8/15/14

260 LIVE ~ RELOADED ~ Esther 7

Joyce Meyer - The Mouth

Esther 7

¹ So the king and Haman went to Queen Esther’s banquet. ² On this second occasion, while they were drinking wine, the king again said to Esther, “Tell me what you want, Queen

Esther. What is your request? I will give it to you, even if it is half the kingdom!” ³ Queen Esther replied, “If I have found favor with the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my request, I ask that my life and the lives of my people will be spared. ⁴ For my people and I have been sold to those who would kill, slaughter, and annihilate us. If we had merely been sold as slaves, I could remain quiet, for that would be too trivial a matter to warrant disturbing the king.” ⁵ “Who would do such a thing?” King Xerxes demanded. “Who would be so presumptuous as to touch you?”⁶ Esther replied, “This wicked Haman is our adversary and our enemy.” Haman grew pale with fright before the king and queen.
HAMAN IS HANGED

⁷ Then the king jumped to his feet in a rage and went out into the palace garden. Haman, however, stayed behind to plead for his life with Queen Esther, for he knew that the king intended to kill him. ⁸In despair he fell on the couch where Queen Esther was reclining, just as the king was returning from the palace garden. The king exclaimed, “Will he even assault the queen right here in the palace, before my very eyes?” And as soon as the king spoke, his attendants covered Haman’s face, signaling his doom. ⁹ Then Harbona, one of the king’s eunuchs, said, “Haman has set up a sharpened pole that stands seventy-five feet 18 tall in his own courtyard. He intended to use it to impale Mordecai, the man who saved the king from assassination.”
“Then impale Haman on it!” the king ordered. ¹⁰ So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai, and the king’s anger subsided.

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23

For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life, No one comes to the Father except through me."

Ephesians 2:8-9 ....8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

9 If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart the God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 13 for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

I know I have sinned and my sin separates me from You. I am sorry for my sin. I believe Jesus died on the cross for me so my sin can be forgiven. I believe Jesus rose from the dead and is alive. God please forgive me. I ask Jesus to come into my life and be my Savior and Lord. I will obey You and live for You the rest of my life, Thank You in Jesus' name I Pray.
Amen

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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THURSDAY 8/14/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Separate Your 'Who' from Your 'Do'

2014-08-14T23:59:00.001-05:00

THURSDAY 8/14/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Separate Your 'Who' from Your 'Do'

2 Corinthians 5:17

17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

Separate Your 'Who' from Your 'Do'

I've made mistakes in my life, and I'm sure I'll make mistakes in the future, but I still like myself. The fact is, I don't do everything right all the time, but that doesn't affect who I am. I know I'm loved and I'm still a good person. That's because I've learned to separate my 'who,' new creature in Christ, from my 'do.'

When you realize that what you 'do' doesn't determine 'who' you are, you can experience a new level of freedom from shame.

When you know that God likes you, you can start to really like yourself. When you start to like yourself, other people begin to like you too. Liking yourself doesn't mean you're full of pride; it simply means you accept yourself as the person God created you to be.

We all need changes in our behavior, but accepting ourselves as God's creation is vital to our progress in becoming an emotionally healthy person. If we can master this one thing, liking ourselves, it will work wonders in helping us to overcome a shame-based nature.

Prayer Starter: Holy Spirit, help me to separate my 'do' from my 'who'. I can like myself and experience freedom from shame because You are constantly working in my life.

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If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23
For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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BIBLE READING FOR THURSDAY 8/14/14 260 LIVE ~ RELOADED PLUS TEACHINGS FROM JOYCE MEYER

2014-08-14T23:58:00.001-05:00

BIBLE READING FOR THURSDAY 8/14/14

260 LIVE ~ RELOADED ~ Esther 6

Joyce Meyer - Choose Boldness Instead of Fear (2)

Esther 6

THE KING HONORS MORDECAI

¹ That night the king had trouble sleeping, so he ordered an attendant to bring the book of the history of his reign so it could be read to him.² In those records he discovered an account of how Mordecai had exposed the plot of Bigthana and

Teresh, two of the eunuchs who guarded the door to the king’s private quarters. They had plotted to assassinate King Xerxes. ³ “What reward or recognition did we ever give Mordecai for this?” the king asked.
His attendants replied, “Nothing has been done for him.” ⁴ “Who is that in the outer court?” the king inquired. As it happened, Haman had just arrived in the outer court of the palace to ask the king to impale Mordecai on the pole he had prepared. ⁵ So the attendants replied to the king, “Haman is out in the court.”
“Bring him in,” the king ordered. ⁶ So Haman came in, and the king said, “What should I do to honor a man who truly pleases me?” Haman thought to himself, “Whom would the king wish to honor more than me?” ⁷ So he replied, “If the king wishes to honor someone, ⁸ he should bring out one of the king’s own royal robes, as well as a horse that the king himself has ridden - one with a royal emblem on its head. ⁹ Let the robes and the horse be handed over to one of the king’s most noble officials. And let him see that the man whom the king wishes to honor is dressed in the king’s robes and led through the city square on the king’s horse. Have the official shout as they go, ‘This is what the king does for someone he wishes to honor!’”¹⁰ “Excellent!” the king said to Haman. “Quick! Take the robes and my horse, and do just as you have said for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the gate of the palace. Leave out nothing you have suggested!” ¹¹ So Haman took the robes and put them on Mordecai, placed him on the king’s own horse, and led him through the city square, shouting, “This is what the king does for someone he wishes to honor!”

¹² Afterward Mordecai returned to the palace gate, but Haman hurried home dejected and completely humiliated. ¹³ When Haman told his wife, Zeresh, and all his friends what had happened, his wise advisers and his wife said, “Since Mordecai - this man who has humiliated you - is of Jewish birth, you will never succeed in your plans against him. It will be fatal to continue opposing him.”

ESTHER REVEALS HAMAN'S PLOT

¹⁴ While they were still talking, the king’s eunuchs arrived and quickly took Haman to the banquet Esther had prepared.

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23

For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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Bipolar Depression

2014-08-14T15:46:00.000-05:00

Bipolar Depression

Since I heard about Robin Williams suicide, I've been reading a lot about people that are bipolar, their families. How they feel all the time. How their families are affected. Plus, how some turned to God for help.

Below is a story of a few people put into one story so no one's can be connect to any one person.

My oldest daughter has bipolar. I never knew because I didn't know the signs. I just thought she was fiery red head as a child and then a typical teen. When she moved on her own and I went to visit, she always was fine so I never knew. When she moved close to home because she was losing her home if she didn't pay off her debts. She then had enough money and got a home in my town a few minutes away from me. I was just happy because I could see her and my grandson often. She is a compulsive spender and when she runs out of money she goes in a deep depression. I started seeing all the meds she had for acne, sleeping, and anxiety and I'm still not aware. Call me blind or dumb, it wasn't that I didn't want to admit she has a problem other than her compulsive spending. I thought her anxiety was because of her bills, problem sleeping was from me and my mom and acne....well it's acne.

When she lost her home and had to move to an apartment that's when I really seen the change that wasn't normal because even when we tried to help, it never was good enough. She would bring up her childhood that I loved my younger daughter more then her. She didn't remember all the things my husband and I done for her only the bad and that wasn't even the truth. She would change it and make it worse than it was and add things my husband and I looked at each other and said,
"What is she talking about??? That never happened!"

When she would be in a deep depression and crying non-stop, I would tell her we all get depressed. Think of something else....what to make for dinner....watch tv and get into what you are watching etc. But through her tears she would say, "You don't understand, I can't...I can't stop!

I'm so scared for her even more now because of Robin Williams. We gave depression a new name, bipolar, but we really don't know why some have it and some don't. There is no cure, only meds that may help them control it somewhat, and yet some will stop taking it and continue to suffer. The more I read about people that are dealing with it, they all have the same things in common. They say they never feel love, even if they know they are. They never feel truly happy even when they are laughing and most importantly they hear voices in their heads all the time telling, their not loved, not to trust anyone, people are always out to get them, their not good enough to love. They said it's like a demon sucking the joy out of life and some said they can relate to the movie the "Exorcist". The ones that turned to God for help, stopped taking their meds and said they still hear the voices, but not as loud, like it's buried and not on the service. They said they sometimes slip back, but not for long or as often.

That being said, I pray for all the people with bipolar depression to seek help from a doctor, tell a close friend, family member, pastor, priest, rabbi, etc., but more importantly from God for help. God listens, he is there for you. All you have to do is cry out to Him for help. Even if you are an atheist and don't believe God is real....WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE??? CAN IT GET ANY WORSE??? GIVE GOD A CHANCE TO HELP YOU AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!

When that demon tries to stop you, and he will saying..."God's not real or you're not good enough for God to help you." That's when you cry out the loudest to God, telling Him what you are hearing in your head and what you are feeling inside. God WILL answer!

God bless you † 

BIBLE READING FOR WEDNESDAY 8/13/14 260 LIVE ~ RELOADED PLUS TEACHINGS FROM JOYCE MEYER

2014-08-13T23:54:00.001-05:00

BIBLE READING FOR WEDNESDAY 8/13/14

260 LIVE ~ RELOADED ~ Esther 5

Joyce Meyer - Choose Boldness Instead of Fear (1)

Esther 5

ESTHER PREPARES A BANQUET

¹ On the third day of the fast, Esther put on her royal robes and entered the inner court of the palace, just across from the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne, facing the entrance. ²

When he saw Queen Esther standing there in the inner court, he welcomed her and held out the gold scepter to her. So Esther approached and touched the end of the scepter. ³ Then the king asked her, “What do you want, Queen Esther? What is your request? I will give it to you, even if it is half the kingdom!” ⁴ And Esther replied, “If it please the king, let the king and Haman come today to a banquet I have prepared for the king.” ⁵ The king turned to his attendants and said, “Tell Haman to come quickly to a banquet, as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to Esther’s banquet. ⁶ And while they were drinking wine, the king said to Esther, “Now tell me what you really want. What is your request? I will give it to you, even if it is half the kingdom!” ⁷ Esther replied, “This is my request and deepest wish. ⁸ If I have found favor with the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my request and do what I ask, please come with Haman tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for you. Then I will explain what this is all about.”
HAMAN PLANS TO HANG MORDECAI

⁹ Haman was a happy man as he left the banquet! But when he saw Mordecai sitting at the palace gate, not standing up or trembling nervously before him, Haman became furious. ¹⁰ However, he restrained himself and went on home. Then Haman gathered together his friends and Zeresh, his wife, ¹¹ and boasted to them about his great wealth and his many children. He bragged about the honors the king had given him and how he had been promoted over all the other nobles and officials. ¹² Then Haman added, “And that’s not all! Queen Esther invited only me and the king himself to the banquet she prepared for us. And she has invited me to dine with her and the king again tomorrow!” ¹³ Then he added, “But this is all worth nothing as long as I see Mordecai the Jew just sitting there at the palace gate.” ¹⁴So Haman’s wife, Zeresh, and all his friends suggested, “Set up a sharpened pole that stands seventy-five feet 17 tall, and in the morning ask the king to impale Mordecai on it. When this is done, you can go on your merry way to the banquet with the king.” This pleased Haman, and he ordered the pole set up.

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23

For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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WEDNESDAY 8/13/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Trust God and Do Good

2014-08-13T22:48:00.000-05:00

WEDNESDAY 8/13/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Trust God and Do Good

Psalms 37:3

3 Trust in the lord and do good.

Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.

Trust God and Do Good

Many of us spend far too much time trying to figure out how we can get blessings for ourselves. People sometimes spend their entire lives trying to accomplish what they think is important, never trusting God or letting Him lead them. In the end, this leaves them depressed and unfulfilled.

Psalm 37:3 says, "Trust, in the Lord and do good, ." God didn't create us to worry about helping ourselves all the time. He wants us to sow good seed by reaching out to help others. And doing good brings great satisfaction because it feels great to make a difference. It also opens the door for God to bless you in a greater way.

You need to trust God to bring the right blessings into your life. While you're waiting for His perfect timing, get busy helping others. You'll actually feel relieved when you aren't thinking about yourself all the time.

Trust God and get busy doing the good things you know to do. He'll faithfully bless you and meet your needs.

Prayer Starter: God, I don't want to live a selfish, self-centered life. I trust You to bring the right blessings into my life while I'm busy doing good for everyone You've placed in my life.

JOYCE MEYER CONFERENCES:

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If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23
For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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TUESDAY 8/12/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Fear Not and Follow the Holy Spirit

2014-08-12T23:57:00.002-05:00

TUESDAY 8/12/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Fear Not and Follow the Holy Spirit

Isaiah 41:10

10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.

Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand

Fear Not and Follow the Holy Spirit

We certainly don't want to move in the flesh or out of God's timing, but when God is moving, you can't be afraid to move with Him. Satan brings fear to our mind and emotions when the Holy Spirit is trying to lead us in a new direction. He tries to use fear to keep us from moving forward with God.

Isaiah 41:10 says, 'Fear not, for I am with you.' If you've been afraid of something and desire to be free, the time will eventually come when you'll have to face your fear and not run from it. Just take Jesus' hand, acknowledge that He is with you, and do it. Don't be afraid, for He is with you.

If you're at one of these crossroads in your life, let me encourage you to go forward. Don't stand still in terror, but take His hand and go forward. Remember, God wants to deliver you from all of your fears!

Prayer Starter: Lord, I want to follow You wherever You lead. Help me to place my fear aside and move forward with You.

JOYCE MEYER CONFERENCES:

http://www.joycemeyer.org/Events.aspx

JOYCE MEYER BROADCASTS:http://www.joycemeyer.org/broadcasthome.as
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JOYCE MEYER HOME PAGE:

http://www.joycemeyer.org/home.aspx

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23
For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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BIBLE READING FOR TUESDAY 8/12/14 260 LIVE ~ RELOADED PLUS TEACHINGS FROM JOYCE MEYER

2014-08-12T23:44:00.003-05:00

BIBLE READING FOR TUESDAY 8/12/14

260 LIVE ~ RELOADED ~ Esther 4

Joyce Meyer - Get out from Depression

Esther 4

ESTHER AGREES TO HELP THE JEWS

¹ When Mordecai learned about all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on burlap and ashes, and went out into the city, crying with a loud and bitter wail. ² He went as far as the gate of the palace,

for no one was allowed to enter the palace gate while wearing clothes of mourning. ³ And as news of the king’s decree reached all the provinces, there was great mourning among the Jews. They fasted, wept, and wailed, and many people lay in burlap and ashes.

⁴ When Queen Esther’s maids and eunuchs came and told her about Mordecai, she was deeply distressed. She sent clothing to him to replace the burlap, but he refused it. ⁵ Then Esther sent for Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs who had been appointed as her attendant. She ordered him to go to Mordecai and find out what was troubling him and why he was in mourning. ⁶ So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the square in front of the palace gate. ⁷ Mordecai told him the whole story, including the exact amount of money Haman had promised to pay into the royal treasury for the destruction of the Jews. ⁸ Mordecai gave Hathach a copy of the decree issued in Susa that called for the death of all Jews. He asked Hathach to show it to Esther and explain the situation to her. He also asked Hathach to direct her to go to the king to beg for mercy and plead for her people. ⁹So Hathach returned to Esther with Mordecai’s message. ¹⁰ Then Esther told Hathach to go back and relay this message to Mordecai: ¹¹“All the king’s officials and even the people in the provinces know that anyone who appears before the king in his inner court without being invited is doomed to die unless the king holds out his gold scepter. And the king has not called for me to come to him for thirty days.”

¹² So Hathach 16 gave Esther’s message to Mordecai. ¹³ Mordecai sent this reply to Esther: “Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed. ¹⁴ If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?”¹⁵ Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: ¹⁶ “Go and gather together all the Jews of Susa and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will do the same. And then, though it is against the law, I will go in to see the king. If I must die, I must die.” ¹⁷ So Mordecai went away and did everything as Esther had ordered him.

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23

For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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Suicide Is Not The Answer...God Is!

2014-08-12T15:38:00.001-05:00

R.I.P....Robin Williams will truly be missed. He brought joy to so many and if only he could have brought some of that joy to himself.

A friend wrote this on the death of Robin Williams....

May you find peace.

The death of Robin Williams has touched me in more deeply that any celebrity death has ever touched me. His suicide brings to the front of my heart something that I had a handle on but, now a looser grip on.

My family knows the pain and loss, the hurt of unanswered questions and regret of words not said. We know the “If’s, If only, If I, If they, If he/she, If we…the “Shoulda, coulda, woulda’s” and we know the “Why’s”. We walked this journey together and alone in our own emotions and hearts. We know what losing someone to suicide feels like. As a family, as a wife/friend, child, sister, brother in law, nephew and niece. We watched the ultimate battles that they went through. The valiant fight they put up. The years and years of trying to be what they thought they should be or who they thought family wanted them to be.

They were in a fight with a demon. A very powerful and vicious demon that sucked the joy from life, took control and made them feel less than. They fought to retain life, joy, happiness, they wanted to be everything to everyone and forgot to be true to themselves. The battles continued and they fought, finally they grew weary. Their very souls tortured, tormented and tired finally began to lose the fight. Maybe they just got tired of it all. Tired of not being strong enough, tired of fighting and tired….just too tired to go on. So they gave in, they release their pain and self torture. They gave it up because to continue would be too much. And as sad as it was to watch, to live in the aftermath of it all, WE as a Family, as a wife/friend, child, sister, brother in law, nephew and niece…. We understand. We don’t like it, we miss them & we want to punch them for leaving us, ….but…we go on living, remembering and continue to be a family brought closer by tragedy…. AND …………….. We understand.

Yes, I do agree with my friend and we do understand, but suicide isn't the answer....God is!

I think what my friend wrote is just beautiful and so many of us can relate to what she said. I bet many of us felt like giving up because they were trying to be perfect. Not being a perfect child, student, not smart enough, not being good looking enough, too fat, too skinny, too short, too tall, too dark, too light, not being cool enough, don't have the job you believe you should have. Not the career your parents wanted you to have and not living up to their exportations. You work hard and still it's not enough money and have financial problems. You feel you are not a good enough wife/husband, not a good mother/father. You feel you are too weak, too strong minded, too sensitive or too opinionated. You hear people judging you, saying you are too self righteous, without really knowing you.

I have been through many of what I have mentioned above and when I was younger, wanted to throw in the towel and give up on life.

What stopped me was a voice inside my head, saying not yet. you're stronger then you think. You can do this, you're not a quitter.

I am truly blessed by hearing a tiny voice saying, "No, you must go on." Little did I know, the voice was God's advocate, the Holy Spirit even before I asked Jesus into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Maybe I heard this voice because I always believed in God. So because I listened, God gave me the strength to go on. Making me realize people needed this imperfect person. Showing me all the imperfect people in the Bible had a purpose and did great things. That it's not important what others think of me. I don't have to impress anyone but myself. So I could wallow in self pity and give up and listen to the demon which is the devil or listen to the Holy Spirit, letting God guide me in the direction I needed to go. God also reminded me that I'm not alone and other people are going through the same things as I am or worse. People losing someone they love, a child, a spouse or parent. There are people battling cancer or other diseases and are fighting to live. I could stop thinking about myself and try and help others.

God will guide you on what to do. When you don't listen and make a wrong turn, we will know soon enough because He will put road blocks until you change directions. Yes, we still will make wrong turns because we wanted to take control thinking our way would be faster. (I have done that many times) God lets us do this because He gave us free will, so we can make the right choice on our own. We need to make mistakes so that we can learn from them and know that even though we make mistakes and are not perfect, God still loves us and will give us strength to change direction and go on.

So, to everyone that is reading this and are thinking of quitting and committing suicide because life is too heard, because you are not perfect. That you are tired of trying to please others.......STOP!!! YOU WILL NEVER BE PERFECT...YOU WILL NEVER PLEASE EVERYONE.....LIFE WILL BE HARD AND HAVE IT'S UPS AND DOWNS.....JUST TRY TO PLEASE GOD.....GOD LOVES IMPERFECT PEOPLE....GOD LOVES YOU MISTAKES AND ALL BECAUSE YOU ARE HIS CHILD, THEREFORE, HE IS OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN WHO LOVES US UNCONDITIONALLY......ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LET HIM IN....ASK HIM INTO YOUR HEART AS LORD AND SAVIOR...LISTEN TO HIS GUIDANCE....LEAN ON HIM AS YOU GO THROUGH HEARD TIMES....AND HE WILL GET YOU THROUGH EVEN STRONGER THEN YOU WERE BEFORE....HE WILL GIVE YOU JOY, HAPPINESS AND PEACE....BY PLEASING GOD, YOU WILL BE PLEASING YOURSELF AS WELL....

So tell that demon, satan to take a hike. You are not listening to him because Jesus is in your heart and He is stronger than you. So satan, give me your best shot....I got Jesus in the ring with me and He always Wins!

So if you are fighting depression and you are contemplating suicide....PLEASE...PLEASE DON'T! Suicide is not the ANSWER! Seek Help!! Talk to your pastor, priest, a close friend, family member, or doctor and most of all cry out to God, even if you don't believe in Him, what do you have to lose? Ask Him if He is really there to help you because you feel you can't go on. If you truly want to get help, God will answer. It maybe through a friend, a family member. a complete stranger. a sign in the street or something someone on tv says. When you receive His message of help, you will know it's from Him!

MONDAY 8/11/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Stay One Step Ahead of the Devil

2014-08-11T23:56:00.003-05:00

MONDAY 8/11/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Stay One Step Ahead of the Devil

James 1:12

12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Stay One Step Ahead of the Devil

I believe that understanding temptation and aggressively resisting it is the only way to stay one step ahead of the devil. James 1:12 (KJV) says, "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, he shall receive the crown of life, " To endure temptation means to go through trials without giving up, to outlast the devil.

Enduring also means going through a time of temptation without letting it change your attitude or commitment. Jesus never treated people differently when He was being tempted, and when we have Christian maturity, we can follow His example.

Jesus understands exactly what we're facing with temptation. Sometimes He allows us to face temptations so He can bring attention to areas of weakness in our lives and help us overcome them. The only way you can have all that Jesus wants you to have is to be what He wants you to be. And that maturity comes through trials.

So be determined to be patient and stand up under temptation by the grace of God. It will put you one step ahead of the devil.

Prayer Starter: Holy Spirit, I believe You are with me during times of temptation so that I can be patient and stand strong, always staying one step ahead of the devil.

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If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23
For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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BIBLE READING FOR MONDAY 8/11/14 260 LIVE ~ RELOADED PLUS TEACHINGS FROM JOYCE MEYER

2014-08-11T23:56:00.001-05:00

BIBLE READING FOR MONDAY 8/11/14

260 LIVE ~ RELOADED ~ Esther 3

Joyce Meyer Following God Steps 2014

Esther 3

HAMAN PLOTS AGAINST THE JEWS

¹ Some time later King Xerxes promoted Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite over all the other nobles, making him the most powerful official in the empire. ² All the king’s officials would bow down before Haman to show him respect

whenever he passed by, for so the king had commanded. But Mordecai refused to bow down or show him respect. ³ Then the palace officials at the king’s gate asked Mordecai, “Why are you disobeying the king’s command?” ⁴ They spoke to him day after day, but still he refused to comply with the order. So they spoke to Haman about this to see if he would tolerate Mordecai’s conduct, since Mordecai had told them he was a Jew. ⁵ When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or show him respect, he was filled with rage. ⁶ He had learned of Mordecai’s nationality, so he decided it was not enough to lay hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he looked for a way to destroy all the Jews throughout the entire empire of Xerxes.

⁷ So in the month of April, 11 during the twelfth year of King Xerxes’ reign, lots were cast in Haman’s presence (the lots were called purim) to determine the best day and month to take action. And the day selected was March 7, nearly a year later. 12 ⁸ Then Haman approached King Xerxes and said, “There is a certain race of people scattered through all the provinces of your empire who keep themselves separate from everyone else. Their laws are different from those of any other people, and they refuse to obey the laws of the king. So it is not in the king’s interest to let them live. ⁹ If it please the king, issue a decree that they be destroyed, and I will give 10,000 large sacks 13 of silver to the government administrators to be deposited in the royal treasury.” ¹⁰ The king agreed, confirming his decision by removing his signet ring from his finger and giving it to Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. ¹¹The king said, “The money and the people are both yours to do with as you see fit.”

¹² So on April 17 14 the king’s secretaries were summoned, and a decree was written exactly as Haman dictated. It was sent to the king’s highest officers, the governors of the respective provinces, and the nobles of each province in their own scripts and languages. The decree was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the king’s signet ring. ¹³ Dispatches were sent by swift messengers into all the provinces of the empire, giving the order that all Jews - young and old, including women and children - must be killed, slaughtered, and annihilated on a single day. This was scheduled to happen on March 7 of the next year. 15 The property of the Jews would be given to those who killed them. ¹⁴ A copy of this decree was to be issued as law in every province and proclaimed to all peoples, so that they would be ready to do their duty on the appointed day. ¹⁵ At the king’s command, the decree went out by swift messengers, and it was also proclaimed in the fortress of Susa. Then the king and Haman sat down to drink, but the city of Susa fell into confusion.

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23

For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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♥ My Homemade Frozen Stuffed French Fried Onion Meatloaf ♥

2014-08-11T21:41:00.000-05:00

♥My Homemade Frozen Stuffed French Fried Onion Meatloaf ♥

Tonight I defrosted My Homemade Frozen Stuffed French Fried Onion Meatloaf for dinner. Folks, this is the best way to have dinner on the table in less then an hour without getting fast food or cooking a microwave dinner. It's your own dinner, so there is no additives. You know all the ingredients so you can make it the way you like. So the next time you go grocery shopping, before you just put everything in the freezer, separate your meats and prepare them into different meals. One afternoon in 1 - 2 hours can save you hours in the kitchen at dinner time.

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery

1 lb cooked chopped bacon
1/4 cup pico de gio
1 can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Mrs Dash Garlic & Herb
1 pouch onion soup mix

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese

1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs

2 cups French Fried Onions

Directions:

Pre-heat oven 350º
Spray loaf pan and set aside.

Meanwhile, in medium mixing bowl stir in all of the above ingredients except 1/2 lb bacon, Mexican cheese and 1 cup of French Fried Onions

Shape into a loaf, place 1/2 of loaf in pan. With a fist, push down the center. Add the rest of the bacon, Mexican cheese and 1/2 cup of French Fried Onions. Place the rest of the meat mixture on top and rest of French Fried Onions

Bake for 30-40 minutes ...

Serves 8 ... Enjoy!!

I made this in advance for tonights. I placed parchment paper, plastic wrap (push the plastic wrap all around the meat so no air gets in. This will protect it from freezer burn.) and I also wrap foil before placing in freezer. Now I made my own frozen dinner for another night. Just defrost and pop in oven and bake!

Here is my defrosted Homemade Frozen Stuffed French Fried Onion Meatloaf

Now you can see the cheese, bacon, tomato and onions. Not to mention the juicyness. I don't like some meatloafs that are dry and you end up putting catsup or maybe some A1 on it. My husband loves catsup and puts it on eggs, burgers, fries and on some restaurant meatloafs.

No catsup on mine.

SUNDAY 8/10/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - The Holy Spirit Gives Us Victory Over Our Emotions

2014-08-10T23:30:00.004-05:00

SUNDAY 8/10/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - The Holy Spirit Gives Us Victory Over Our Emotions

John 14:16

16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.

The Holy Spirit Gives Us Victory Over Our Emotions

Our number one enemy is emotions. We tend to be led by how we feel, but we must realize that feelings are fickle and change from day today. We should be careful not to follow every thought that comes to our mind because our thoughts and feelings don't dictate truth to us.

For example, many people are depressed because they can't face truth, but the Holy Spirit came to reveal truth to us. We can't get past depression until we quit making excuses and blaming everyone else. We must face the truth and take responsibility for our actions. When we do that and ask God to help us, the spirit of heaviness leaves us and we feel light and free. You can experience victory over your emotions by being led, guided, controlled, and ruled by the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus sent to us as our Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener and Standby to remain with us forever.

Thank God, we don't have to be disappointed, discouraged, despondent, depressed or in despair. The Holy Spirit gives us victory over our emotions!

Prayer Starter: Holy Spirit, I can't control my emotions and behavior on my own. Thank You for helping me by giving me Your power to lead me to victory.

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If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23
For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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BIBLE READING FOR SUNDAY 8/10/14 260 LIVE ~ RELOADED PLUS TEACHINGS FROM JOYCE MEYER

2014-08-10T23:03:00.002-05:00

BIBLE READING FOR SUNDAY 8/10/14

260 LIVE ~ RELOADED ~ Esther 1-2

Joyce Meyer -- How to Walk in Peace

Esther 1

THE KING'S BANQUETS

¹ These events happened in the days of King Xerxes, 1 who reigned over 127 provinces stretching from India to Ethiopia. 2 ² At that time Xerxes ruled his empire from his royal throne at the fortress of Susa.³ In the third year of his reign, he gave a banquet for all his nobles and officials. He invited all the

military officers of Persia and Media as well as the princes and nobles of the provinces. ⁴ The celebration lasted 180 days - a tremendous display of the opulent wealth of his empire and the pomp and splendor of his majesty. ⁵ When it was all over, the king gave a banquet for all the people, from the greatest to the least, who were in the fortress of Susa. It lasted for seven days and was held in the courtyard of the palace garden. ⁶ The courtyard was beautifully decorated with white cotton curtains and blue hangings, which were fastened with white linen cords and purple ribbons to silver rings embedded in marble pillars. Gold and silver couches stood on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl, and other costly stones. ⁷ Drinks were served in gold goblets of many designs, and there was an abundance of royal wine, reflecting the king’s generosity. ⁸ By edict of the king, no limits were placed on the drinking, for the king had instructed all his palace officials to serve each man as much as he wanted. ⁹ At the same time, Queen Vashti gave a banquet for the women in the royal palace of King Xerxes.

QUEEN VASHTI'S REFUSAL

¹⁰ On the seventh day of the feast, when King Xerxes was in high spirits because of the wine, he told the seven eunuchs who attended him - Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas - ¹¹ to bring Queen Vashti to him with the royal crown on her head. He wanted the nobles and all the other men to gaze on her beauty, for she was a very beautiful woman. ¹² But when they conveyed the king’s order to Queen Vashti, she refused to come. This made the king furious, and he burned with anger.

¹³ He immediately consulted with his wise advisers, who knew all the Persian laws and customs, for he always asked their advice. ¹⁴ The names of these men were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan - seven nobles of Persia and Media. They met with the king regularly and held the highest positions in the empire. ¹⁵ “What must be done to Queen Vashti?” the king demanded. “What penalty does the law provide for a queen who refuses to obey the king’s orders, properly sent through his eunuchs?”

¹⁶ Memucan answered the king and his nobles, “Queen Vashti has wronged not only the king but also every noble and citizen throughout your empire. ¹⁷ Women everywhere will begin to despise their husbands when they learn that Queen Vashti has refused to appear before the king. ¹⁸ Before this day is out, the wives of all the king’s nobles throughout Persia and Media will hear what the queen did and will start treating their husbands the same way. There will be no end to their contempt and anger. ¹⁹ “So if it please the king, we suggest that you issue a written decree, a law of the Persians and Medes that cannot be revoked. It should order that Queen Vashti be forever banished from the presence of King Xerxes, and that the king should choose another queen more worthy than she. ²⁰ When this decree is published throughout the king’s vast empire, husbands everywhere, whatever their rank, will receive proper respect from their wives!” ²¹ The king and his nobles thought this made good sense, so he followed Memucan’s counsel. ²² He sent letters to all parts of the empire, to each province in its own script and language, proclaiming that every man should be the ruler of his own home and should say whatever he pleases. 3

Esther 2

ESTHER CHOSEN QUEEN

¹ But after Xerxes’ anger had subsided, he began thinking about Vashti and what she had done and the decree he had made. ² So his personal attendants suggested, “Let us search the empire to find beautiful young virgins for the king. ³ Let the king appoint agents in each province to bring these beautiful young women into the royal harem at the fortress of Susa. Hegai, the king’s eunuch in charge of the harem, will see that they are all given beauty treatments. ⁴ After that, the young woman who most pleases the king will be made queen instead of Vashti.” This advice was very appealing to the king, so he put the plan into effect.

⁵ At that time there was a Jewish man in the fortress of Susa whose name was Mordecai son of Jair. He was from the tribe of Benjamin and was a descendant of Kish and Shimei. ⁶ His family 4 had been among those who, with King Jehoiachin 5 of Judah, had been exiled from Jerusalem to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar. ⁷ This man had a very beautiful and lovely young cousin, Hadassah, who was also called Esther. When her father and mother died, Mordecai adopted her into his family and raised her as his own daughter. ⁸ As a result of the king’s decree, Esther, along with many other young women, was brought to the king’s harem at the fortress of Susa and placed in Hegai’s care. ⁹ Hegai was very impressed with Esther and treated her kindly. He quickly ordered a special menu for her and provided her with beauty treatments. He also assigned her seven maids specially chosen from the king’s palace, and he moved her and her maids into the best place in the harem. ¹⁰ Esther had not told anyone of her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had directed her not to do so. ¹¹ Every day Mordecai would take a walk near the courtyard of the harem to find out about Esther and what was happening to her.

¹² Before each young woman was taken to the king’s bed, she was given the prescribed twelve months of beauty treatments - six months with oil of myrrh, followed by six months with special perfumes and ointments. ¹³ When it was time for her to go to the king’s palace, she was given her choice of whatever clothing or jewelry she wanted to take from the harem. ¹⁴ That evening she was taken to the king’s private rooms, and the next morning she was brought to the second harem, 6 where the king’s wives lived. There she would be under the care of Shaashgaz, the king’s eunuch in charge of the concubines. She would never go to the king again unless he had especially enjoyed her and requested her by name.

¹⁵ Esther was the daughter of Abihail, who was Mordecai’s uncle. (Mordecai had adopted his younger cousin Esther.) When it was Esther’s turn to go to the king, she accepted the advice of Hegai, the eunuch in charge of the harem. She asked for nothing except what he suggested, and she was admired by everyone who saw her. ¹⁶ Esther was taken to King Xerxes at the royal palace in early winter 7of the seventh year of his reign. ¹⁷ And the king loved Esther more than any of the other young women. He was so delighted with her that he set the royal crown on her head and declared her queen instead of Vashti. ¹⁸ To celebrate the occasion, he gave a great banquet in Esther’s honor for all his nobles and officials, declaring a public holiday for the provinces and giving generous gifts to everyone.

MORDECAI DISCOVERS A PLOT

¹⁹ Even after all the young women had been transferred to the second harem 8 and Mordecai had become a palace official, 9 ²⁰ Esther continued to keep her family background and nationality a secret. She was still following Mordecai’s directions, just as she did when she lived in his home. ²¹ One day as Mordecai was on duty at the king’s gate, two of the king’s eunuchs, Bigthana 10 and Teresh - who were guards at the door of the king’s private quarters - became angry at King Xerxes and plotted to assassinate him. ²² But Mordecai heard about the plot and gave the information to Queen Esther. She then told the king about it and gave Mordecai credit for the report. ²³ When an investigation was made and Mordecai’s story was found to be true, the two men were impaled on a sharpened pole. This was all recorded in The Book of the History of King Xerxes’ Reign.

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23

For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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♥ Pillsbury Grands Mama's Homemade Meatball Calzone ♥

2014-08-10T20:29:00.002-05:00

♥ Pillsbury Grands Mama's Homemade Meatball Calzone ♥

Ingredients:

9 pre-cooked crumbled meatballs
1 can Pillsbury® Grand Biscuits

1 egg
1/2 cup ricotta cheese (can substitute ricotta for cream cheese)

1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon oregano, basil, parsley, cilantro, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, Mrs. Dash garlic & herb

1/4 cup tomato sauce (any flavor or brand)

1/2 cup flour

Directions:

Heat oven to 425°F.
(NO PRE-HEATING WITH THE FLAVORWAVE OVEN)

Pull biscuit dough apart from container. Place biscuits on floured plate and split each one. Now stretched them as much as you can and then place on baking pan. The flour will make it easier to stretch dough without sticking to your hands or plate.(6 split biscuits will give you a total of 12 biscuits.) Press 3 edges together to form a seam. Do the same with the next 3. Now you will have 2 rows of 3 biscuits. Set aside the remaining 6 split biscuits.

In medium bowl mix together all seasonings, ricotta & collage cheese.

In small bowl, crumble meatballs

Starting at center, spoon in ricotta and cottage cheese mixture onto the center of dough, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top each with crumbled meatballs and tomato sauce.

Take the remaining 6 split biscuits and place them on top pinching all around the edges.

In small bowl, beat egg with fork. Using a cooking brush, dip into egg and brush tops of dough. Now with fork, poke fork holes on the top of dough to let steam vent.

Bake for 30 minutes in oven until dough is completely cooked and golden brown. (Flavorwave oven, bake about 20 minutes)

I love my Flavorwave Oven...cooks faster then conventional oven and in the hot Summer, it don't give off a lot of heat in my kitchen.

This recipe serves 4-6 depending on portion size. Enjoy!

With remain 3 biscuits, split apart and stretch, but don't press together. Place cheese mixture, meat and sauce on each one. Place tops on each separate one. Pinch seams. brush egg and poke holes.

Wrap each one separately with plastic wrap, place in marked and dated baggie pushing out all air and freeze.

SATURDAY 8/9/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Coming into Agreement with Your Spouse

2014-08-09T22:10:00.000-05:00

SATURDAY 8/9/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Coming into Agreement with Your
Spouse

Matthew 18:20

20 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”

Coming into Agreement with Your Spouse

The Bible says that there is power in agreement. This is especially true of marriage. My husband, Dave, and I have personalities that are about as opposite as we could get. Yet, God has brought us more and more together so that we are starting to think more alike and want more of the same things every day. We still have two different personalities, but now we can see that God brought our differences together on purpose.

If you want to have power in your marriage and in your prayer life, then you have to get along. The big question is: How can a disagreeing couple learn to agree? Agreement comes when the people involved stop being selfish. Selfishness is an immature inward focus. The key is to care about what the other person needs, be willing to humble yourself, and do what you can to meet those needs.

When this happens, you can live together in agreement before the Lord, and 'wherever two or three are gathered' in His name, God is there with them. So make a choice with your spouse today to pursue agreement and unity before the Lord.

Prayer Starter: God, I want to experience the power of agreement in my marriage. Help us to live selflessly so that we can effectively gather together in Your name.

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If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23
For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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BIBLE READING FOR SATURDAY 8/9/14 260 LIVE ~ RELOADED PLUS TEACHINGS FROM JOYCE MEYER

2014-08-09T21:45:00.001-05:00

BIBLE READING FOR SATURDAY 8/9/14

260 LIVE ~ RELOADED ~ Zechariah 1, 8

Joyce Meyer -- Wonderfully Made

Zechariah 1

A CALL TO RETURN TO THE LORD

¹ In November 1 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave this message to the prophet Zechariah son of Berekiah and grandson of Iddo: ² “I, the Lord ,

was very angry with your ancestors. ³ Therefore, say to the people, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.’ ⁴Don’t be like your ancestors who would not listen or pay attention when the earlier prophets said to them, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Turn from your evil ways, and stop all your evil practices.’ ⁵ “Where are your ancestors now? They and the prophets are long dead. ⁶ But everything I said through my servants the prophets happened to your ancestors, just as I said. As a result, they repented and said, ‘We have received what we deserved from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. He has done what he said he would do.’”
A VISION OF A HORSEMAN

⁷ Three months later, on February 15, 2 the Lord sent another message to the prophet Zechariah son of Berekiah and grandson of Iddo. ⁸ In a vision during the night, I saw a man sitting on a red horse that was standing among some myrtle trees in a small valley. Behind him were riders on red, brown, and white horses. ⁹ I asked the angel who was talking with me, “My lord, what do these horses mean?” “I will show you,” the angel replied. ¹⁰ The rider standing among the myrtle trees then explained, “They are the ones the Lord has sent out to patrol the earth.” ¹¹ Then the other riders reported to the angel of the Lord , who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have been patrolling the earth, and the whole earth is at peace.” ¹² Upon hearing this, the angel of the Lord prayed this prayer: “O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, for seventy years now you have been angry with Jerusalem and the towns of Judah. How long until you again show mercy to them?” ¹³ And the Lord spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who talked with me. ¹⁴ Then the angel said to me, “Shout this message for all to hear: ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: My love for Jerusalem and Mount Zion is passionate and strong. ¹⁵ But I am very angry with the other nations that are now enjoying peace and security. I was only a little angry with my people, but the nations inflicted harm on them far beyond my intentions. ¹⁶“‘Therefore, this is what the Lord says: I have returned to show mercy to Jerusalem. My Temple will be rebuilt, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, and measurements will be taken for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. 3 ’ ¹⁷ “Say this also: ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: The towns of Israel will again overflow with prosperity, and the Lord will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem as his own.’”

A VISION OF HORNS AND CRAFTSMEN

¹⁸ 4 Then I looked up and saw four animal horns. ¹⁹ “What are these?” I asked the angel who was talking with me. He replied, “These horns represent the nations that scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.” ²⁰ Then the Lord showed me four blacksmiths. ²¹ “What are these men coming to do?” I asked. The angel replied, “These four horns - these nations - scattered and humbled Judah. Now these blacksmiths have come to terrify those nations and throw them down and destroy them.”

Zechariah 8

THE COMING PEACE AND PROSPERITY OF ZION

¹ Then another message came to me from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies: ² “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: My love for Mount Zion is passionate and strong; I am consumed with passion for Jerusalem! ³ “And now the Lord says: I am returning to Mount Zion, and I will live in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City; the mountain of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will be called the Holy Mountain. ⁴ “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Once again old men and women will walk Jerusalem’s streets with their canes and will sit together in the city squares. ⁵ And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls at play. ⁶ “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: All this may seem impossible to you now, a small remnant of God’s people. But is it impossible for me? says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ⁷ “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: You can be sure that I will rescue my people from the east and from the west. ⁸ I will bring them home again to live safely in Jerusalem. They will be my people, and I will be faithful and just toward them as their God.

⁹ “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Be strong and finish the task! Ever since the laying of the foundation of the Temple of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, you have heard what the prophets have been saying about completing the building. ¹⁰ Before the work on the Temple began, there were no jobs and no money to hire people or animals. No traveler was safe from the enemy, for there were enemies on all sides. I had turned everyone against each other. ¹¹ “But now I will not treat the remnant of my people as I treated them before, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ¹² For I am planting seeds of peace and prosperity among you. The grapevines will be heavy with fruit. The earth will produce its crops, and the heavens will release the dew. Once more I will cause the remnant in Judah and Israel to inherit these blessings. ¹³ Among the other nations, Judah and Israel became symbols of a cursed nation. But no longer! Now I will rescue you and make you both a symbol and a source of blessing. So don’t be afraid. Be strong, and get on with rebuilding the Temple!

¹⁴ “For this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: I was determined to punish you when your ancestors angered me, and I did not change my mind, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ¹⁵ But now I am determined to bless Jerusalem and the people of Judah. So don’t be afraid. ¹⁶ But this is what you must do: Tell the truth to each other. Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace. ¹⁷Don’t scheme against each other. Stop your love of telling lies that you swear are the truth. I hate all these things, says the Lord .”

¹⁸ Here is another message that came to me from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ¹⁹ “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: The traditional fasts and times of mourning you have kept in early summer, midsummer, autumn, and winter 1 are now ended. They will become festivals of joy and celebration for the people of Judah. So love truth and peace.

²⁰ “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: People from nations and cities around the world will travel to Jerusalem. ²¹ The people of one city will say to the people of another, ‘Come with us to Jerusalem to ask the Lord to bless us. Let’s worship the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I’m determined to go.’ ²² Many peoples and powerful nations will come to Jerusalem to seek the Lord of Heaven’s Armies and to ask for his blessing. ²³ “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: In those days ten men from different nations and languages of the world will clutch at the sleeve of one Jew. And they will say, ‘Please let us walk with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23

For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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♥ My Homemade Meatballs ♥

2014-08-09T20:31:00.000-05:00

♥ My Homemade Meatballs ♥

Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs lean ground beef or turkey
2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, parsley, cilantro, Mrs Dash Garlic & Herb
1 pouch onion soup mix
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs

1 egg

Meatball Sandwich Ingredients:

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup tomato sauce (I use roasted garlic & onion)
2 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Directions:

Pre-heat oven 400º (Flavorwave oven No pre-heating necessary)

Spray large skillet with cooking spray and set aside.

Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, stir in half of the breadcrumbs, and all of the above ingredients. Mix until evenly blended, then form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Roll meatballs in the rest of the breadcrumbs and place in the large skillet. Cover and keep turning them until meatballs are brown over medium high heat.

Place meatballs on paper towel to drain off any excess grease.

I made enough for 2 nights, so I placed half in the refrigerator for tomorrows meatball calzone.

The other half I placed back into skillet and added tomato sauce. Simmer over medium low heat for 5 minutes.

(You can also freeze half for another time. Just place drained cool meatballs in plastic wrap (push the plastic wrap all around the meat so no air gets in. This will protect it from freezer burn.) and I also place in freezer bag to freeze. Now you made your own frozen dinner for another night. Just defrost and pop in oven or microwave until hot!)

Place split hoagie rolls in oven, flavorwave oven or toaster until lightly toasted.

Place meatballs with sauce on toasted hoagie rolls and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over them. Place them back in oven or toaster for about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

This is just one delicious, juicy, cheesy meatball hoagie!

Total cooked meatball serves 6 - 8 depending on how many you use in hoagies.

Enjoy!

Here is the Update on John's Cataract Surgery

2014-08-08T21:55:00.000-05:00

Here is the Update on John's Cataract Surgery

I just had to repost this picture of John in this pre-op space age blanket....I really love it...LOL...

First I must say thank y’all for your prayers for John’s cataract surgery.

The surgery went well the doctor said and he did really well yesterday and again this evening. PRAISE THE LORD! No fever, he's been able to eat lunch and dinner plus was no problem watching tv.

When he had retinal detachment in the left eye and a tear in the right a few years ago, the doctor said that he may get cataracts.

A retinal detachment is when a critical layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from the layer of blood vessels that provides it with oxygen and nourishment. Retinal detachment leaves the retinal cells lacking oxygen. The longer retinal detachment goes untreated, the greater your risk of permanent vision loss in the affected eye.

The vitreous is a jelly-like material that fills most of the space inside the eye. If the vitreous is more adherent, and the separation can cause a tear in the retina.

When John had surgery on the tear and detached retina, they put in a gas bubble. The gas bubble gets smaller and smaller as the eye heals, but until it disappears, you have to keep your head down so gravity keeps it in place. Keeping your head down night and day for 4 - 8 weeks is not easy.

So, to John, the tv is the most important to him since when he had retinal surgery, he could only listen to it.

His post-op exam was today and the doctor said, so far so good. He going for his next followup next week Friday, so please continue to pray for his continued healing.

Thanks again for your faithful prayers. May God bless you too.

FRIDAY 8/8/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Think Right So You Can Speak Right

2014-08-08T21:24:00.000-05:00

FRIDAY 8/8/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Think Right So You Can Speak Right

James 3:6

6 And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.

Think Right So You Can Speak Right

Imagine that an employee hears a rumor that the company he works for is going to lay off some employees, so he thinks, "Every time things start to go well, something bad always happens." Then he says, "I'll probably lose my job." Negative statements like this start with a negative thought.

My thoughts used to be so negative, which caused my words to be negative, which all reflected poorly on my life. Finally, I decided to change my ways and stop talking so negatively. After awhile I realized that I needed to do more than just not talk negatively. Cutting out the negative talk wasn't enough - I had to begin to think positively!

Our negative thoughts cause us to speak the words that will shape our future. When we speak the wrong things, it can be like a fire (see James 3:6) in our lives.

But we can stop the fire before it starts by speaking right, and we can only speak right when we think right. I urge you to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Let Him influence your thoughts and lead you into a lifestyle of positive words.

Prayer Starter: God, I want to speak positive, life-giving words. I invite You into my thought life and want to have a renewed mind, the mind of Christ, so I can please You with the words of my mouth.

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If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23
For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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BIBLE READING FOR FRIDAY 8/8/14 260 LIVE ~ RELOADED PLUS TEACHINGS FROM JOYCE MEYER

2014-08-08T21:17:00.002-05:00

BIBLE READING FOR FRIDAY 8/8/14

260 LIVE ~ RELOADED ~ Haggai 2

Joyce Meyer. Pt.2. Quitting Is Not an Option.

Haggai 2

THE COMING GLORY OF THE TEMPLE

¹ Then on October 17 of that same year, 4 the Lord sent another message through the prophet Haggai. ² “Say this to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to

Jeshua 5 son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of God’s people there in the land: ³‘Does anyone remember this house - this Temple - in its former splendor? How, in comparison, does it look to you now? It must seem like nothing at all! ⁴ But now the Lord says: Be strong, Zerubbabel. Be strong, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people still left in the land. And now get to work, for I am with you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ⁵ My Spirit remains among you, just as I promised when you came out of Egypt. So do not be afraid.’ ⁶“For this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: In just a little while I will again shake the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the dry land. ⁷ I will shake all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations will be brought to this Temple. I will fill this place with glory, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ⁸ The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ⁹ The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!”
BLESSINGS FOR A DEFILED PEOPLE

¹⁰ On December 18 6 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord sent this message to the prophet Haggai: ¹¹ “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says. Ask the priests this question about the law: ¹² ‘If one of you is carrying some meat from a holy sacrifice in his robes and his robe happens to brush against some bread or stew, wine or olive oil, or any other kind of food, will it also become holy?’” The priests replied, “No.” ¹³ Then Haggai asked, “If someone becomes ceremonially unclean by touching a dead person and then touches any of these foods, will the food be defiled?”
And the priests answered, “Yes.” ¹⁴ Then Haggai responded, “That is how it is with this people and this nation, says the Lord . Everything they do and everything they offer is defiled by their sin. ¹⁵ Look at what was happening to you before you began to lay the foundation of the Lord ’s Temple. ¹⁶ When you hoped for a twenty-bushel crop, you harvested only ten. When you expected to draw fifty gallons from the winepress, you found only twenty. ¹⁷ I sent blight and mildew and hail to destroy everything you worked so hard to produce. Even so, you refused to return to me, says the Lord .¹⁸ “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day 7 when the foundation of the Lord ’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. ¹⁹ I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. 8 You have not yet harvested your grain, and your grapevines, fig trees, pomegranates, and olive trees have not yet produced their crops. But from this day onward I will bless you.”

ZERUBBABEL CHOSEN AS A SIGNET

²⁰ On that same day, December 18, 9 the Lord sent this second message to Haggai: ²¹ “Tell Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth. ²² I will overthrow royal thrones and destroy the power of foreign kingdoms. I will overturn their chariots and riders. The horses will fall, and their riders will kill each other. ²³ “But when this happens, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, I will honor you, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, my servant. I will make you like a signet ring on my finger, says the Lord , for I have chosen you. I, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!”

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23

For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

Join this site under FOLLOWERS

John's Cataract Surgery

2014-08-07T23:04:00.000-05:00

First I must say thank y'all for your prayers for John's cataract surgery. The surgery went well the doctor said and he has been doing really well this evening. No fever, was able to eat lunch and dinner plus was no problem watching tv.

Tomorrow we have his post-op exam, so please continue to pray for his continued healing.
I'm sharing some fun pre-op pictures I took. I just couldn't resist. The chair is just a regular recliner with a sheet over it. John looked like he was at home watching tv...lol. Just get a load of this space age heating blanket. It's like a blowup mattress, but it stays soft with warm heated air inside.
Here are some pictures....

Last minute paper work

Last minute questions

First sets of eye drops in his left eye

Starting to get comfortable...lol

John caught me taking pictures..lol...

He just got the IV hooked up....

Ready for surgery, time for me to go!

THURSDAY 8/7/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Use Your Authority!

2014-08-07T21:41:00.002-05:00

THURSDAY 8/7/14 - Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - Use Your Authority!

Luke 10:19

19 Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.

Use Your Authority!

Jesus didn't promise that we'd never have to deal with stressful situations. In John 16:33, He said, "In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration." But He goes on to say that we can be of good cheer because He has conquered the world.

This verse teaches us that we don't have to stress out the way the world does. Because Jesus has deprived the world of its power to harm us, we can approach the challenges we face in life in a calm and confident manner.

Luke 10:19 says, "Behold! I have given you authority, over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you." Here Jesus is telling us that He has equipped us to overcome the world just like Him.

Even though we'll face challenging and stressful situations that won't always be easy to handle, Jesus assures us that nothing can defeat us if we handle things the right way, His way! Use the authority you have in Christ and overcome your obstacles!

Prayer Starter: God, I receive the authority and the power that You have given me. Show me how to walk in Your authority and overcome the trials and challenges of this world like Christ.

JOYCE MEYER CONFERENCES:

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If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23
For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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BIBLE READING FOR THURSDAY 8/7/14 260 LIVE ~ RELOADED PLUS TEACHINGS FROM JOYCE MEYER

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BIBLE READING FOR THURSDAY 8/7/14

260 LIVE ~ RELOADED ~ Haggai 1
Joyce Meyer. Pt.1. Quitting Is Not an Option.

Haggai 1

THE COMMAND TO REBUILD THE TEMPLE

¹ On August 29 1 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to

Jeshua 2 son of Jehozadak, the high priest.

² “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: The people are saying, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the Lord .’”

³ Then the Lord sent this message through the prophet Haggai: ⁴“Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins?⁵ This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! ⁶ You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes!

⁷ “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! ⁸ Now go up into the hills, bring down timber, and rebuild my house. Then I will take pleasure in it and be honored, says the Lord . ⁹ You hoped for rich harvests, but they were poor. And when you brought your harvest home, I blew it away. Why? Because my house lies in ruins, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, while all of you are busy building your own fine houses. ¹⁰ It’s because of you that the heavens withhold the dew and the earth produces no crops. ¹¹I have called for a drought on your fields and hills - a drought to wither the grain and grapes and olive trees and all your other crops, a drought to starve you and your livestock and to ruin everything you have worked so hard to get.”

THE PEOPLE OBEY THE LORD

¹² Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people began to obey the message from the Lord their God. When they heard the words of the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord their God had sent, the people feared the Lord . ¹³ Then Haggai, the Lord ’s messenger, gave the people this message from the Lord : “I am with you, says the Lord !” ¹⁴ So the Lord sparked the enthusiasm of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the enthusiasm of Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the enthusiasm of the whole remnant of God’s people. They began to work on the house of their God, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, ¹⁵ on September 21 3 of the second year of King Darius’s reign.

If you just started reading the Bible and have not yet asked Jesus into your heart to become your Lord and Savior, all you have to do is:

A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER

Roman 3:23

For everyone has
sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND ACCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN

Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"

Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.

C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD

Roman 10:9-10, 13

If you are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.

Dear God,

GOD BLESS OUR NATION

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