"But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous thing we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal b the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life."
Titus 3:4-7
Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
"They were the potters who . . . stayed there and worked for the king." 1 Chronicles 4:23
Potters were among the ranks of manual workers, but the king needed potters, and therefore they were elevated to royal service, although the material upon which they worked was nothing but clay. In the same way we also may be engaged in the most menial part of the Lord's work, but it is a great privilege to do anything for the King; and therefore we will play our part, hoping that, although we live among the pots, we will soar in the service of our Master. These people dwelt among plants and hedges and had rough, rustic hedging and ditching work to do. They may have wanted to live in the city, amid its life, society, and refinement, but they kept their assigned places because they were doing the king's work. There is no ideal place for us to serve God except the place He sets us down. We are not to run from it on a whim or sudden notion, but we should serve the Lord in it by being a blessing to those among whom we live. These potters and gardeners had royal company, for they lived with the king, and although among hedges and plants, they lived with the king there. No lawful place or gracious occupation, however menial, can keep us from communion with our Lord. In hovels, run-down neighborhoods, and jails, we may keep company with the King. In all works of faith we can county upon Jesus' fellowship. It is when we are in His work that we may reckon on His smile. You unknown workers who are serving the Lord amid the dirt and wretchedness of the lowest of the low, be of good cheer, for jewels have often been found among rubbish, earthen pots have been filled with heavenly treasure, and ugly weeds have been transformed into precious flowers. Dwell with the King and do His work, and when He writes His chronicles, your name shall be recorded.
From Morning and Evening by Charles H. Spurgeon
Potters were among the ranks of manual workers, but the king needed potters, and therefore they were elevated to royal service, although the material upon which they worked was nothing but clay. In the same way we also may be engaged in the most menial part of the Lord's work, but it is a great privilege to do anything for the King; and therefore we will play our part, hoping that, although we live among the pots, we will soar in the service of our Master. These people dwelt among plants and hedges and had rough, rustic hedging and ditching work to do. They may have wanted to live in the city, amid its life, society, and refinement, but they kept their assigned places because they were doing the king's work. There is no ideal place for us to serve God except the place He sets us down. We are not to run from it on a whim or sudden notion, but we should serve the Lord in it by being a blessing to those among whom we live. These potters and gardeners had royal company, for they lived with the king, and although among hedges and plants, they lived with the king there. No lawful place or gracious occupation, however menial, can keep us from communion with our Lord. In hovels, run-down neighborhoods, and jails, we may keep company with the King. In all works of faith we can county upon Jesus' fellowship. It is when we are in His work that we may reckon on His smile. You unknown workers who are serving the Lord amid the dirt and wretchedness of the lowest of the low, be of good cheer, for jewels have often been found among rubbish, earthen pots have been filled with heavenly treasure, and ugly weeds have been transformed into precious flowers. Dwell with the King and do His work, and when He writes His chronicles, your name shall be recorded.
From Morning and Evening by Charles H. Spurgeon
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Glory to God
Glory to God!
In our class, we gave almost $2500 to support Chris and Catherine in Ava's upcoming brain surgeries. God is so good!
Ava is scheduled to have surgery May 14th and May 21st. PRAY! PRAY! PRAY!
Click on this post's title and it will take you to Ava's webpage on Caring Bridge.
In our class, we gave almost $2500 to support Chris and Catherine in Ava's upcoming brain surgeries. God is so good!
Ava is scheduled to have surgery May 14th and May 21st. PRAY! PRAY! PRAY!
Click on this post's title and it will take you to Ava's webpage on Caring Bridge.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Learn the Divine Skill of Making God All Things to You
Here's something to consider . . .
"God, our God, shall bless us." - Psalm 67:6
It is strange how little use we make of the spiritual blessings that God gives us, but it is even stranger that we make such little use of God Himself. Though He is "our God," we scarcely give ourselves to Him, and we ask so little of Him. How seldom do we seek counsel at the hands of the Lord! How often do we go about our business without seeking His guidance! In our troubles how we constantly struggle to bear our burdens ourselves instead of casting them upon the Lord, that He may sustain us! This is not because we may not, for the Lord seems to say, "I am yours, soul; come and make use of Me as you will. You may freely come to My store, and the more you come, the more welcome you will be." It is our own fault if we do not enjoy the riches of our God. Since you have such a friend, and He invites you, draw from Him daily, Never be wanting while you have a God to go to; never fear or faint while you have God to help you; go to your treasure and take whatever you need - there is all that you can ever want. Learn the divine skill of making God all things to you. He can supply you with everything; or better still, He can be everything to you.. Let me urge you, then, to make use of your God. Make use of Him in prayer. Go to Him often, because He is your God. Will you fail to use such a great privilege? Run to Him; tell Him all your needs. Use Him constantly by faith at all times. If some dark providence has cast a shadow on you, use God as a sun; if some strong enemy has attacked you, find in Jehovah a shield, for He is a sun and shield to His people. If you have lost your way in the mazes of life, use him as a guide, for He will direct you. Whatever you are, and wherever you are, remember, God is just what you want and just where you want, and that He can do everything you want.
From Morning and Evening by Charles H. Spurgeon
"God, our God, shall bless us." - Psalm 67:6
It is strange how little use we make of the spiritual blessings that God gives us, but it is even stranger that we make such little use of God Himself. Though He is "our God," we scarcely give ourselves to Him, and we ask so little of Him. How seldom do we seek counsel at the hands of the Lord! How often do we go about our business without seeking His guidance! In our troubles how we constantly struggle to bear our burdens ourselves instead of casting them upon the Lord, that He may sustain us! This is not because we may not, for the Lord seems to say, "I am yours, soul; come and make use of Me as you will. You may freely come to My store, and the more you come, the more welcome you will be." It is our own fault if we do not enjoy the riches of our God. Since you have such a friend, and He invites you, draw from Him daily, Never be wanting while you have a God to go to; never fear or faint while you have God to help you; go to your treasure and take whatever you need - there is all that you can ever want. Learn the divine skill of making God all things to you. He can supply you with everything; or better still, He can be everything to you.. Let me urge you, then, to make use of your God. Make use of Him in prayer. Go to Him often, because He is your God. Will you fail to use such a great privilege? Run to Him; tell Him all your needs. Use Him constantly by faith at all times. If some dark providence has cast a shadow on you, use God as a sun; if some strong enemy has attacked you, find in Jehovah a shield, for He is a sun and shield to His people. If you have lost your way in the mazes of life, use him as a guide, for He will direct you. Whatever you are, and wherever you are, remember, God is just what you want and just where you want, and that He can do everything you want.
From Morning and Evening by Charles H. Spurgeon
Monday, April 19, 2010
Girls Night Out
On Thursday, April 8th, several of the girls in our class headed to Easely Amused for a night of fun. We painted "In Bloom" and took our work of art home!
Just getting started
Just getting started
Brea and Michelle
Dana and Danielle
Alyson and Angie
Shelley
Mary Margaret and Racheal
Lisa is multitasking - texting while painting!
Allison and her mom Cathye
Aimee (center) and her friends Gayla and Alice
Drum Roll . . . our finished masterpiece!
Love Dare
For 40 days, we are reading through The Love Dare. God has blessed us with our spouse and throughout this study we are being challenged to love our spouse just as our God loves them - unconditionally. I dare you to love your spouse more than you have ever before . . . I Double Dog Dare Ya!!!!!!
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