The document is a passage from Psalm 84 that expresses the psalmist's longing to be in the courts of God and praise Him. It describes how even sparrows and swallows find shelter near God's altar and says it is better to be in God's house than anywhere else. It praises God for being the source of joy and strength, even when walking through difficult valleys. The passage expresses the joy of those who trust in and worship God.
Being a Christian is challenging! We are challenged to imitate Christ! We are challenged to make our conduct consistent with our calling! We are challenged to remember where we were and where Jesus brought us. Yes, Christianity is challenging!
Being a Christian is challenging! We are challenged to imitate Christ! We are challenged to make our conduct consistent with our calling! We are challenged to remember where we were and where Jesus brought us. Yes, Christianity is challenging!
Enjoy share love part 1 seth gatchell january 5 2020Pacific Church
Finding joy. Sometimes is SEEMS simple. Many times it seems quite elusive. Why is that? This week we'll look at: the kind of joy God wants to give us, the ways that we torpedo the very joy we know we want, our insistence and persistence on pursuing a different joy,how joy can stand next to our sadness and heartache, and how the gospel should fill us with joy!
In our quest to imitate Jesus Christ, we seek to abide. Our seeking the Lord is to abide in Him and enjoy the blessings of that abode. The life of a seeking is hard, yet rewarding
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.
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.
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).
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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 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.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
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
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
2. 1How lovely is your dwelling
place, O Lord of Heaven’s
Armies. 2I long, yes, I faint with
longing to enter the courts of
the LORD. With my whole
being, body and soul, I will
shout joyfully to the living God.
3. 3Even the sparrow finds a
home, and the swallow builds
her nest and raises her young
at a place near your altar, O
LORD of Heaven’s Armies, my
King and my God!
4. 4What joy for those who can
live in your house, always
singing your praises.
5. Have you ever felt
really at home when
visiting someone?
7. Have you ever spoken the
words of a worship song but
not thought of their meanings?
Sensing the majesty of
God in your soul as the
words flowed out of
your mouth.
11. 5What joy for those whose
strength comes from the LORD,
who have set their minds on a
pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
12. 6When they walk through the
Valley of Weeping, it will
become a place of refreshing
springs. The autumn rains will
clothe it with blessings.
13. 7They will continue to grow
stronger, and each of them will
appear before God in
Jerusalem. 8O LORD God of
Heaven’s Armies, hear my
prayer. Listen, O God of Jacob.
15. When God is the source
of your Joy you receive
inner strength to press
on in this life even when
you face pain, sorrow
and death.
16. Psalm 16:11
You will show me the way
of life, granting me the joy
of your presence and the
pleasures of living with
you forever. NLT
17. Isaiah 35:8
And a highway shall be
there, and it shall be called
the Way of Holiness; the
unclean shall not pass over
it. It shall belong to those
who walk on the way; ESV
22. 9O God, look with favor upon
the king, our shield! Show favor
to the one you have anointed.
23. 10A single day in your courts is
better than a thousand
anywhere else!
I would rather be a gatekeeper
in the house of my God than
live the good life in the homes
of the wicked.
24. 11For the LORD God is our sun
and our shield. He gives us
grace and glory. The LORD will
withhold no good thing from
those who do what is right. 12O
LORD of Heaven’s Armies, what
joy for those who trust in you.
NLT
25. Luke 16:10
“If you are faithful in little
things, you will be faithful in
large ones. But if you are
dishonest in little things, you
won’t be honest with greater
responsibilities.
NLT
26. Do you consider yourself
loyal to God?
Meditation &
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