BOOK: “Resisting The Lure Of Sin” by Bayo Osinowo [COMING SOON]Bayo Osinowo
“Resisting The Lure Of Sin” written by Bayo Osinowo and Foreword by Pastor Femi Soyemi is a book to look out for. One with an aim to help it’s readers find the secret of how to live a total, fulfilling life and resist the lure of sin. Set to hit the shelves on February 20, 2014. This is truly worth anticipating.
You can know the true God, so don’t settle for anything less, for what is an idol except a false image or perception that prevents us from knowing the true God
What should you do when you find that you’re the smartest person in the room?
Go and find another room.
And, when you’re in that room, go and find the most talented person and stand next to him or her. Try and be helpful. You might learn something.
Dr. Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People indicated that there are four drivers in our lives: the need to live, love, learn and leave a legacy.
Learning and growing is hard-coded into our DNA. If we weren’t hard-wired to evolve, as a species we’d probably atrophy and die.
Don’t get me wrong, its feels good to be the smartest person in the room. But, therein lies the danger.
There ‘s the danger of our ego getting out of hand. We start craving the recognition more and more.
There’s the danger of keeping the status quo. When we think we know it all … this is treacherous ground. This you normally find in the narcissist.
There’s the danger of others giving you too much control over their lives. It’s dangerous for them because they never get empowered. And it’s dangerous for you because the more control you have, the more temptation you have to abuse it. The much-used saying applies here: Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts
absolutely.
Finding another room with people way smarter than you is a big fat adventure. You expose yourself to more. You learn more. You realise that there is more than one viewpoint (and, yours might not be the best). You evolve. You grow.
But here’s the thing. All of us are the smartest person in the room. It just depends which room we’re in.
Unfortunately, we’re conditioned to think that those that get good marks at school are clever and those that don’t (let me not sugar coat it) are stupid.
This thinking is flawed. Some top students are really good at memorising large tracts of information over the short-term. Just long enough to get it out onto an exam paper. But, have they really internalised the knowledge so that it can be useful in the future? Or have they just parroted it?
So, there are different kinds of smart. Would you call Pablo Picasso, who has gifted the world with some of the most compelling art stupid because he couldn’t figure out 176 x 14?
I know that when I get a plumber in to fix something in my house, right then I’m certainly not the smartest person in the room.
We all smart in our own way. But the really smart folk know that they hardly know anything and they are able to humble themselves enough to learn from others.
So, go and find yourself another room because adventure and growth awaits you.
A resource you might want to get is a book by Dr Kobus Neethling and Dr Raché Rutheford – Am I Clever or Am I Stupid? It can probably be found at your local bookseller or on www.carpediem.co.za. This will give you some perspectives on the concept of ‘smart’.
#changeyourstory
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.Jerry Spangler
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.
Sometimes things that go on around us make us feel alone, stranded, and defeated. I ran across a story today that refreshed my soul, and I hope it does the same for you.
BOOK: “Resisting The Lure Of Sin” by Bayo Osinowo [COMING SOON]Bayo Osinowo
“Resisting The Lure Of Sin” written by Bayo Osinowo and Foreword by Pastor Femi Soyemi is a book to look out for. One with an aim to help it’s readers find the secret of how to live a total, fulfilling life and resist the lure of sin. Set to hit the shelves on February 20, 2014. This is truly worth anticipating.
You can know the true God, so don’t settle for anything less, for what is an idol except a false image or perception that prevents us from knowing the true God
What should you do when you find that you’re the smartest person in the room?
Go and find another room.
And, when you’re in that room, go and find the most talented person and stand next to him or her. Try and be helpful. You might learn something.
Dr. Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People indicated that there are four drivers in our lives: the need to live, love, learn and leave a legacy.
Learning and growing is hard-coded into our DNA. If we weren’t hard-wired to evolve, as a species we’d probably atrophy and die.
Don’t get me wrong, its feels good to be the smartest person in the room. But, therein lies the danger.
There ‘s the danger of our ego getting out of hand. We start craving the recognition more and more.
There’s the danger of keeping the status quo. When we think we know it all … this is treacherous ground. This you normally find in the narcissist.
There’s the danger of others giving you too much control over their lives. It’s dangerous for them because they never get empowered. And it’s dangerous for you because the more control you have, the more temptation you have to abuse it. The much-used saying applies here: Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts
absolutely.
Finding another room with people way smarter than you is a big fat adventure. You expose yourself to more. You learn more. You realise that there is more than one viewpoint (and, yours might not be the best). You evolve. You grow.
But here’s the thing. All of us are the smartest person in the room. It just depends which room we’re in.
Unfortunately, we’re conditioned to think that those that get good marks at school are clever and those that don’t (let me not sugar coat it) are stupid.
This thinking is flawed. Some top students are really good at memorising large tracts of information over the short-term. Just long enough to get it out onto an exam paper. But, have they really internalised the knowledge so that it can be useful in the future? Or have they just parroted it?
So, there are different kinds of smart. Would you call Pablo Picasso, who has gifted the world with some of the most compelling art stupid because he couldn’t figure out 176 x 14?
I know that when I get a plumber in to fix something in my house, right then I’m certainly not the smartest person in the room.
We all smart in our own way. But the really smart folk know that they hardly know anything and they are able to humble themselves enough to learn from others.
So, go and find yourself another room because adventure and growth awaits you.
A resource you might want to get is a book by Dr Kobus Neethling and Dr Raché Rutheford – Am I Clever or Am I Stupid? It can probably be found at your local bookseller or on www.carpediem.co.za. This will give you some perspectives on the concept of ‘smart’.
#changeyourstory
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.Jerry Spangler
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.
Sometimes things that go on around us make us feel alone, stranded, and defeated. I ran across a story today that refreshed my soul, and I hope it does the same for you.
Who do we trust the most, God or man? God's plan for us is simple and it includes, peace, joy, happiness, freedom, prosperity and life. Man's plan has none of those and if you do find any of those in this world, it will only be for a short period of time.
“God wants us to look like our Spiritual father. He is tired of us looking like our natural fathers. He wants us to talk like Him, walk like Him, and think like Him.”
Here we present 25 short prayer quotes that will inspire us to start every day engulfed in God's presence and bring calm, peace, and balance to our lives. Visit us at bibilium.com, a wholesome Christian blog that caters to the need of every member of the family. Spread the Love and Share the Joy. Celebrate the amazing goodness of God in your lives.
God is everywhere present. He has ability of this scope and magnitude, yet the relationship He desires with us is a personal one of tender intimacy. He does not watch us to judge and convict us of our shortcomings, but rather to help us walk in the abundant blessings He desires for us. We can be confident and joyful knowing that our Father is always with us.
ARE YOU FRUSTRATED BY WHAT YOU CAN'T SEEM TO CHANGE? EVER WONDER WHY YOU STILL FEEL THE SAME THINGS YOU DID BEFORE YOU CAME TO JESUS? MANY ARE AND TOO OFTEN THE MESSAGE IS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH YOU! DON'T BELIEVE THAT ANY LONGER. READ THE TRUTH.
Who do we trust the most, God or man? God's plan for us is simple and it includes, peace, joy, happiness, freedom, prosperity and life. Man's plan has none of those and if you do find any of those in this world, it will only be for a short period of time.
“God wants us to look like our Spiritual father. He is tired of us looking like our natural fathers. He wants us to talk like Him, walk like Him, and think like Him.”
Here we present 25 short prayer quotes that will inspire us to start every day engulfed in God's presence and bring calm, peace, and balance to our lives. Visit us at bibilium.com, a wholesome Christian blog that caters to the need of every member of the family. Spread the Love and Share the Joy. Celebrate the amazing goodness of God in your lives.
God is everywhere present. He has ability of this scope and magnitude, yet the relationship He desires with us is a personal one of tender intimacy. He does not watch us to judge and convict us of our shortcomings, but rather to help us walk in the abundant blessings He desires for us. We can be confident and joyful knowing that our Father is always with us.
ARE YOU FRUSTRATED BY WHAT YOU CAN'T SEEM TO CHANGE? EVER WONDER WHY YOU STILL FEEL THE SAME THINGS YOU DID BEFORE YOU CAME TO JESUS? MANY ARE AND TOO OFTEN THE MESSAGE IS THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH YOU! DON'T BELIEVE THAT ANY LONGER. READ THE TRUTH.
This magazine is for Encouragement, education and edification of soul, Spirit and self. It is a part of Mt Vernon Baptist Church and edited by Linda Holloway. I am the Ministerial Advisor on the project
Every church has a mission and a vision, whether they know it or not. A mission is why the organization exists and the vision is what they are trying to achieve. In this presentation to the Mt. Pleasant UMC community, we share the mission and vision that will create a partnership for ministry and growth.
Seeking an "upgrade" in our perspective. Seeing God, the world, the future, and ourselves from Heaven's eyes. A talk given by Russ Fochler at Blazing Fire Church. Go to www.blazingfire.org for link to the audio.
Hope for the Christian Struggling with Same Sex AttractionFree Indeed
Does living according to the ten commandments mean you are in God's good graces? Does God require you to live righteously so that you can be pleasing to Him? Or are our efforts to please Him futile because there's nothing we could ever do to be perfect? This western culture is all about what you bring to the table. In this episode we will discuss exactly what we bring to the table and what God thinks of it, the efficacy of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and the real extent of His love, or should I say the limitless reaches.
http://freeindeedco.podbean.com/e/episode-3-grace-vs-works/
What is a Christian Struggler?
For our purposes it is a person who struggles with same sex attraction. This includes one who has never acted on these thoughts to transgender. Struggler, means that you feel a sense of guilt, shame or wrong about these things. You are not alone. We know that God has a plan and a purpose for your life.
More than anything we want you to know that the Bible does NOT require you to change into something else before Jesus accepts you. In fact, God came to earth (in the life of Jesus) nearly 2000 years ago, suffered, died and rose again for your redemption. Your sins are already forgiven. All you have to do is receive this forgiveness and live forever with Him.
Not sure how all this works? Ask us and we will show you the way.
Jesus said, "I am the truth the life and the way". We can show you to him he will do everything else!
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxJames Knipper
Countless volumes have been written trying to explain the mystery of three persons in one true God, leaving us to resort to metaphors such as the three-leaf clover to try to comprehend the Divinity. Many of us grew up with the quintessential pyramidal Trinity structure of God at the top and Son and Spirit in opposite corners. But what if we looked at this ‘mystery’ from a different perspective? What if we shifted our language of God as a being towards the concept of God as love? What if we focused more on the relationship within the Trinity versus the persons of the Trinity? What if stopped looking at God as a noun…and instead considered God as a verb? Check it out…
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
11. Will you trust the Lord’s promise
that He will always be there?
12. Why not risk living by faith
into an unknown future?
13. What if we set aside our fears and said yes
to whatever adventure the Lord has
lined up for us?
14. Say yes to adventure
“The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy,
but I have come that they might have life, that
it might be full and meaningful.”
Jesus of Nazareth
John 10:10
15. Prayer Time:
Dear Lord,
I am excited about learning how to live by faith
rather than being controlled by fears. I want to
live for you rather than for myself. Lead me
Lord into the great adventure that you have
designed me for. I believe by faith that you
delight in using ordinary people like me to
fulfill your purposes. In Jesus’ name I pray.
Amen
