Understanding Scripture https://joeleah.com/blog About my book, Christian living and a forum for discussion Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:32:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 noCopyright Joseph LaFauci. All rights reserved.nature,of,God,understanding,scripture,wanted,in,hell,named,in,heavenGain a biblical perspective on the nature of God. Learn about practical application of scripture in daily life.Gain a biblical perspective on the nature of God. Learn about practical application of scripture in daily life.Joseph LaFaucika9opl@hotmail.comJoseph LaFauci Introducing My Talking Bible https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=360 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:32:10 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=360 I recently uploaded a new software offering to my website. It is an accessible bible program which is fully searchable and provides spoken output. It does not require a screen reader. It runs under Windows. It also comes with a talking installer. I have added some new features and bug fixes in the latest upload.
For additional information and a link to the software, please visit: https://www.joeleah.com/mtbpage.html

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci) Maintaining The Proper Focus https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=356 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:18:22 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=356 In the midst of all of the negative news, fear and uncertainty, we must do our best to focus on God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and their love.

I am amazed at the number of Christians who have no understanding concerning the origin of the virus we are battling. I have heard some refer to it as
God’s judgment. Some say it is a plague from God. Others have prayed that whatever God is trying to accomplish through it, we must allow as his ways are
higher than our ways.

I can tell you with the certainty of scripture that our loving heavenly father is in no way connected with this event, other than to help us through it
in any way possible.

To believe anything else would be to deny the redemptive work of God and his only begotten son, Jesus Christ.

In John 3:16-17 we read:

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

God loved all of us enough to sacrifice his only begotten son. Jesus loved us enough to give his life for us. He not only took our sins to the tree, but
he also bore all of our sicknesses. The God portrayed in the Old Testament is not the God of our age. Those of us who have accepted Jesus as our savior
are now at peace with God: he is our loving father! Those of you who are parents know that you will do anything possible to love, bless and help your children.
How much more is God willing and able to care for us, his children?

Romans 5:1-2 states:

1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

So who is responsible for all of the sickness, death and destruction taking place?

John 10:10 clearly shows us the picture:

10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

The devil is called the thief in this verse. In contrast, Jesus tells us his purpose in coming. Everything that has “steal, kill and destroy” written on
it comes from Satan! Everything which pertains to life and abundance comes from God, through Jesus Christ.

Now, more than ever, we must fix our focus on God, his love and goodness. He is our loving father. He isn’t against us. We are at peace with him. We have
been given holy spirit, and are partakers of his heavenly riches. We are fellow heirs with Jesus Christ! There is no better relationship than the one we
have with God!

With these awesome truths in mind, let us read and rest in these verses from Philippians 4:

6 Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things
are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

With the proper perspective, we can now concentrate our prayers on God’s healing, protection and wisdom. We pray for our leaders to respond to God’s inspiration.
We pray for protection for those assisting those in need. We pray for those seeking for solutions to eradicate the virus.

In all of these things, God is working with and for us. Jesus makes intercession for us.

God bless you and I look forward to the time when we can all meet together in person.

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci) January 2018 Prayer Breakfast https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=353 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 21:39:40 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=353 Our prayers are vitally important. When we study prayers in scripture, we most often look at the Lord’s Prayer. For this lesson we will look at another great prayer example from the book of Acts.

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci)noOur prayers are vitally important. When we study prayers in scripture, we most often look at the Lord’s Prayer. For this lesson we will look at another great prayer example from the book of Acts. http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/pb010618.mp3Joseph LaFauciOur prayers are vitally important. When we study prayers in scripture, we most often look at the Lord’s Prayer. For this lesson we will look at another great prayer example from the book of Acts. http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/pb010618.mp3nature,of,God,understanding,scripture,wanted,in,hell,named,in,heaven Have a Wonderful Christmas! https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=350 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 13:00:33 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=350 I have already posted a link to my music CD in this blog, but I wanted to share it again as part of my Christmas gift to everyone!

May God bless you richly, and may your heart be filled with joy as you celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!
Click here and enjoy it.

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci) Christmas Blessings https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=134 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:24:07 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=134 May this Christmas season be a joyful time for you as you remember
God’s love and the love of Jesus who gave everything for us.

Some years ago, I contributed a Christmas medley to a CD prepared by our local church. I would like to share it here for your enjoyment.

God bless you!

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci)noMay this Christmas season be a joyful time for you as you remember God’s love and the love of Jesus who gave everything for us. Some years ago, I contributed a Christmas medley to a CD prepared by our local church. I would like to share it here for your enjoyment. God bless you! http://www.joeleah.com/wcdtrk11.mp3Joseph LaFauciMay this Christmas season be a joyful time for you as you remember God’s love and the love of Jesus who gave everything for us. Some years ago, I contributed a Christmas medley to a CD prepared by our local church. I would like to share it here for your enjoyment. God bless you! http://www.joeleah.com/wcdtrk11.mp3nature,of,God,understanding,scripture,wanted,in,hell,named,in,heaven Have A Blessed Christmas https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=222 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:35:58 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=222 There are many directions I could go as we approach Christmas, but I think a simple, peaceful holiday greeting is always the right plan.

My wife shared a video with me which touched my heart, and I hope it also brings you the same joy.

Watch Here

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci) December 2017 Prayer Breakfast https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=344 Sat, 09 Dec 2017 20:54:47 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=344 Words are powerful! Everything we say, and everything we hear affects us. Those things which get into our hearts alter our faith.

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci)noWords are powerful! Everything we say, and everything we hear affects us. Those things which get into our hearts alter our faith. http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/pb120217.mp3Joseph LaFauciWords are powerful! Everything we say, and everything we hear affects us. Those things which get into our hearts alter our faith. http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/pb120217.mp3nature,of,God,understanding,scripture,wanted,in,hell,named,in,heaven November 2017 Prayer Breakfast https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=339 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 14:57:44 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=339 Do you know what God does? Do you know what he does not do? Many people think he is responsible for everything which takes place in life. As we will see, the scripture gives us clear instruction on the topic.

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci)noDo you know what God does? Do you know what he does not do? Many people think he is responsible for everything which takes place in life. As we will see, the scripture gives us clear instruction on the topic. http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/pb110417.mp3Joseph LaFauciDo you know what God does? Do you know what he does not do? Many people think he is responsible for everything which takes place in life. As we will see, the scripture gives us clear instruction on the topic. http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/pb110417.mp3nature,of,God,understanding,scripture,wanted,in,hell,named,in,heaven October 2017 Prayer Breakfast https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=337 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 14:47:08 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=337 Those of us who are Christians are children of God! What does this mean? What will it mean in our future?

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci)noThose of us who are Christians are children of God! What does this mean? What will it mean in our future? http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/pb100717.mp3Joseph LaFauciThose of us who are Christians are children of God! What does this mean? What will it mean in our future? http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/pb100717.mp3nature,of,God,understanding,scripture,wanted,in,hell,named,in,heaven September 2017 Prayer Breakfast https://joeleah.com/blog/?p=334 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 01:19:42 +0000 http://joeleah.com/blog/?p=334 What is the mystery of Christ? Don’t guess, the scripture has the answer. Even after you read it, however, you will need the working of the holy spirit to enlighten your understanding.

]]> ka9opl@hotmail.com (Joseph LaFauci)noWhat is the mystery of Christ? Don’t guess, the scripture has the answer. Even after you read it, however, you will need the working of the holy spirit to enlighten your understanding. http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/pb090217.mp3Joseph LaFauciWhat is the mystery of Christ? Don’t guess, the scripture has the answer. Even after you read it, however, you will need the working of the holy spirit to enlighten your understanding. http://joeleah.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/pb090217.mp3nature,of,God,understanding,scripture,wanted,in,hell,named,in,heaven