Even if we failed to recognize Him, still He was walking with us all the time. Be flexible to the accompaniment of Jesus in our journey in life, for he works wonders without us noticing them. God is so good.
The document discusses the life and teachings of Jesus Christ based on passages from 1 John and other biblical sources. It makes several key points:
1) The apostles physically saw and heard Jesus, the Word of life, and are testifying about him so that others may have fellowship with God through Jesus.
2) Jesus existed historically and the gospels were written by eyewitnesses during the lifetimes of other eyewitnesses, making them reliable historical sources.
3) Christianity is based on the historical Jesus, and his teachings cannot be separated from who he was as the son of God who is the way to eternal life and fellowship with the Father.
Prayer is important because it helps connect us to God's presence even when life gets busy. Though God is always with us, prayer brings our relationship with God to the foreground of our consciousness. Prayer can take the form of a heartfelt turning toward heaven in recognition of God's love for us. It responds to God's thirst for a relationship with us. When we pray, we realize that we already possess a bond with God and don't need to seek it elsewhere. Pope Francis emphasizes that studying religion without prayer is ineffective, and that we come to truly know Jesus through praying to him.
This document discusses the important role of chaplains in correctional facilities. It notes that chaplains fulfill the biblical call to minister to prisoners, who are among the "least of these". The author is drawn to this type of chaplaincy because it provides hope to inmates who feel hopeless. As a chaplain, he reminds prisoners that God loves them and has plans for their future. Chaplains wear many hats by providing spiritual support to both inmates and staff. They lead religious programs, worship services, and counseling sessions. Overall, the most important role of a chaplain is to offer hope, care, and the message of salvation to those in prison.
Personal Mission Statement by Kwame PayneNkpayne47
To guide your decision-making, to help you differentiate between the truly important and distractions, to live a fulfilling life, Stephen R. Covey recommends that individuals develop a Personal Mission Statement
The Spiritual Awakening experienced by John Wesley on May 24, 1738 transformed his life and is at the core of the United Methodist theology. The experience, however, is not a one of a kind miracle known only to saints and cloistered monks, but is available to all who avail themselves of God's grace.
Jesus helps the speaker imagine a quiet, beautiful place where they can be alone with Him. In this special place, the speaker sits and thinks about all the good things Jesus does, sharing what's on their mind, knowing Jesus will take care of it. Feeling comforted, the speaker then sits quietly with their head on Jesus' strong arm, finding peace and reassurance in His presence.
This document provides a weekly quiet time reading plan focused on keeping marriages intact by avoiding adultery. Over the course of five days, it examines various Bible passages that teach: 1) God takes adultery seriously and it affects everyone; 2) Adultery begins in the heart and eyes, so we must guard our eyes and thoughts; 3) Israel's downfall was seeking other desires over God, so we must not follow their example and instead fill our lives with Jesus. The overall motivation for obeying God and avoiding adultery is out of love and faithfulness to Jesus, who was faithful to die for our sins.
This document contains questions and comments from individuals in different countries about Christianity, Jesus, salvation, and life struggles. There are discussions about whether someone must be "born again" to go to heaven, how to know God's will, dealing with alcoholism, suicidal thoughts due to debt, which Christian group to join, who created various gods, converting from Islam to Christianity, overcoming fear and depression, recovering from mistakes as a Christian, grief over losing a husband, issues with controlling family members, seeking Jesus as a Muslim with problems, the crucifixion of Jesus from an Islamic perspective, and wanting a miracle to believe in Jesus. People are seeking guidance, prayer, and assurance from God.
The document discusses the life and teachings of Jesus Christ based on passages from 1 John and other biblical sources. It makes several key points:
1) The apostles physically saw and heard Jesus, the Word of life, and are testifying about him so that others may have fellowship with God through Jesus.
2) Jesus existed historically and the gospels were written by eyewitnesses during the lifetimes of other eyewitnesses, making them reliable historical sources.
3) Christianity is based on the historical Jesus, and his teachings cannot be separated from who he was as the son of God who is the way to eternal life and fellowship with the Father.
Prayer is important because it helps connect us to God's presence even when life gets busy. Though God is always with us, prayer brings our relationship with God to the foreground of our consciousness. Prayer can take the form of a heartfelt turning toward heaven in recognition of God's love for us. It responds to God's thirst for a relationship with us. When we pray, we realize that we already possess a bond with God and don't need to seek it elsewhere. Pope Francis emphasizes that studying religion without prayer is ineffective, and that we come to truly know Jesus through praying to him.
This document discusses the important role of chaplains in correctional facilities. It notes that chaplains fulfill the biblical call to minister to prisoners, who are among the "least of these". The author is drawn to this type of chaplaincy because it provides hope to inmates who feel hopeless. As a chaplain, he reminds prisoners that God loves them and has plans for their future. Chaplains wear many hats by providing spiritual support to both inmates and staff. They lead religious programs, worship services, and counseling sessions. Overall, the most important role of a chaplain is to offer hope, care, and the message of salvation to those in prison.
Personal Mission Statement by Kwame PayneNkpayne47
To guide your decision-making, to help you differentiate between the truly important and distractions, to live a fulfilling life, Stephen R. Covey recommends that individuals develop a Personal Mission Statement
The Spiritual Awakening experienced by John Wesley on May 24, 1738 transformed his life and is at the core of the United Methodist theology. The experience, however, is not a one of a kind miracle known only to saints and cloistered monks, but is available to all who avail themselves of God's grace.
Jesus helps the speaker imagine a quiet, beautiful place where they can be alone with Him. In this special place, the speaker sits and thinks about all the good things Jesus does, sharing what's on their mind, knowing Jesus will take care of it. Feeling comforted, the speaker then sits quietly with their head on Jesus' strong arm, finding peace and reassurance in His presence.
This document provides a weekly quiet time reading plan focused on keeping marriages intact by avoiding adultery. Over the course of five days, it examines various Bible passages that teach: 1) God takes adultery seriously and it affects everyone; 2) Adultery begins in the heart and eyes, so we must guard our eyes and thoughts; 3) Israel's downfall was seeking other desires over God, so we must not follow their example and instead fill our lives with Jesus. The overall motivation for obeying God and avoiding adultery is out of love and faithfulness to Jesus, who was faithful to die for our sins.
This document contains questions and comments from individuals in different countries about Christianity, Jesus, salvation, and life struggles. There are discussions about whether someone must be "born again" to go to heaven, how to know God's will, dealing with alcoholism, suicidal thoughts due to debt, which Christian group to join, who created various gods, converting from Islam to Christianity, overcoming fear and depression, recovering from mistakes as a Christian, grief over losing a husband, issues with controlling family members, seeking Jesus as a Muslim with problems, the crucifixion of Jesus from an Islamic perspective, and wanting a miracle to believe in Jesus. People are seeking guidance, prayer, and assurance from God.
This document explains the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:3-12. It provides context on the meaning of "beatitude" and discusses each blessing that Jesus states, beginning with "Blessed are...". For each beatitude, it explains the character quality being blessed and provides a short reflection. The overall document aims to clarify what the Beatitudes are and explain the blessings that Jesus pronounced for those who embodied certain inward qualities like being poor in spirit, mourning, being meek, hungering for righteousness, being merciful, and being persecuted for righteousness.
This document discusses Jesus being the way, the truth, and the life to God. It lists other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism as ways to God but emphasizes that Jesus is the true way because of who he is, what he did, and where he is now. The document then discusses Jesus being the truth and connects different religious beliefs. It ends by stating Jesus is the life and discussing faith.
Believing Prayer - The Holy Spirit Acts Powerfully Through ItSelf-employed
Believing Prayer - We Christians need to show a WORLD IN GREAT NEED that God is meeting OUR needs, working in OUR lives in a supernatural way, and doing "impossible" things on a regular basis in OUR lives. It is only then that a world in such desperate need will start to let OUR God become THEIR GOD! #whogodisblog http://who-god-is.com/believing-prayer-the-holy-spirit-acts-powerfully-through-it
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This document discusses what it means to be a disciple of Christ and follow Him. It states that disciples are slowly raised through trials, sufferings, and temptations. True disciples desire constant growth through studying God's word and spending time in prayer. Following Christ means choosing to follow His call no matter the cost, sacrificing ourselves, and being willing to confess Him even if it means we could be killed.
This slideshow is a brief overview of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and what we believe, as well as an introduction to membership. Please email for more info!
The document expresses a strong belief in God and faith. It provides examples of how faith helped heal a pastor's mother of cancer and transform a cousin from a worldly to religious man. The author feels the Holy Spirit during church and believes their feelings and the existence of the world prove God must be real. They do not believe in the theory of evolution. The document also shares a quote from Mother Teresa expressing her desire to remain poor and do God's will out of free choice and love.
This document discusses the Beatitudes and how they reveal the mystery of true happiness according to Jesus. It explains that the Beatitudes are Jesus' way of life and show us that having possessions cannot make us perfectly happy. True happiness comes from living like Jesus by being poor in spirit, mourning with those who mourn, and being meek. The Beatitudes teach us to find fulfillment in God rather than material things.
The Five Love Languages God Speaks Your Language part 4 (Acts of Service)Network Bible Fellowship
This document summarizes a scripture reading from 1 John 3:16-20 about how Christians should demonstrate love for one another through actions rather than just words. It then discusses how the world defines love based on feelings but the Bible defines it through Jesus sacrificing His life and Christians sacrificing for each other. Love is presented as a choice and verb that should be shown through concrete actions like serving others in need rather than just loving in general terms.
This document discusses how to obtain salvation and eternal life through accepting Jesus Christ. It explains that all humans are sinners and cannot save themselves from punishment for their sins. It states that Jesus, who is both fully God and fully man, died on the cross to pay the cost of sins and was resurrected, offering the free gift of eternal life to all who have faith in Him. The document provides a sample prayer to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord and welcomes the reader into God's family. It recommends next steps to grow spiritually, such as reading the Bible daily, prayer, church attendance, fellowship, and witnessing to others.
A man asked God for a flower and butterfly but received a cactus and caterpillar instead. Though initially disappointed, he decided not to question God's plan. Over time, the cactus bloomed into a beautiful flower and the caterpillar transformed into a butterfly. The story teaches that God's ways are always best even if we don't understand, and what we want is not always what we need. We should trust that God will provide what is needed at the right time.
This document provides an overview for a men's Bible study group for the fall semester of 2014. It discusses the goals of the group, which are to have an encounter with God that changes one's life, to be spiritually energized, and to become a different person by the end of the semester. It also reflects on topics studied over the previous year, including the gospel, faith, seeking God's calling and living for Him. Participants are encouraged to consider how God has impacted their lives and what He may be teaching them. The overall message is to pursue God's will rather than one's own vision and to live in a way that is worthy of the gospel.
The document compares and contrasts the New Age belief system with the Christian concept of the New Birth.
The New Age believes all living and non-living things are part of a universal soul and praying to oneself to solve problems. However, no individual has the ability to fix themselves or others.
The New Birth holds that individuals are sinners in need of help from God, who sent Jesus to die for sins. Through faith in Jesus' sacrifice, believers are connected to God and can receive his grace, power and help through staying connected to him through religious practices. This allows praying to God the creator rather than to oneself.
The document encourages choosing the New Birth path which involves confessing one's sins and accepting
Saint Augustine spent much of his life searching for truth and happiness until he discovered God. He realized that only by living with God could humans truly be happy. The document outlines Jesus' teachings on happiness from the Sermon on the Mount, known as the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes describe the qualities of those who will be happy, such as being poor in spirit, meek, and merciful. They show how to live like Jesus by embracing difficulties for the sake of righteousness.
This document discusses the importance of forgiveness and how unforgiveness can lead to bitterness, condemnation, disease, and prevent us from experiencing God's blessings and abundant life. It encourages the reader to ask God for help in forgiving others by reminding them that God has forgiven all of our sins. Staying unforgiving keeps us stuck, while choosing to forgive through God's strength allows us to experience his love and the power of Jesus in our lives.
Sermon Slide Deck: "The Indwelling Presence Of The Spirit" (excerpts from Col...New City Church
The Spirit is God’s personal presence in our individual lives AND in our midst ! as we gather for worship and for mission.
This message was given on March 16, 2014 at New City Church of Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
1) The document discusses how believing in God's intimate love for us allows us to see ourselves in a healthy way. It says God loves us unconditionally as his children, just as he loved Jesus.
2) It notes the importance of fathers teaching children about their self-worth and identity, something many lack due to absent fathers.
3) When securely grounded in God's love, we can withstand trials and criticism from others, rather than doubting ourselves. The love validates our identity and empowers us to persist despite failures.
This document outlines the components of a woman's transformation story after encountering Jesus, and provides an example of Christy's personal transformation story. It then prompts the reader to write their own transformation story based on the 5 components: 1) What their life was like before, 2) How they encountered Jesus, 3) What Jesus did to transform them, 4) The results of the transformation, and 5) Who they now understand Jesus to be. The document concludes by giving an example of an "everyday transformation" story using the same 5 components.
The document discusses the Feast of the Sacred Heart, which commemorates God's love for humanity as revealed through the heart of Jesus. It describes how Jesus showed sacrificial love through suffering, constancy in his mission, and forgiveness even towards his torturers. The Sacred Heart represents God's faithful, forgiving love in the face of human violence and persecution. It reminds Christians that through belief in God, they can learn to respond with love and forgiveness as Jesus did.
The document discusses what it means to be a Eucharistic woman and a Tabernacle of communion. It states that as Clarist Franciscan Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament, their entire life and mission is centered around the Eucharist. It describes the Eucharistic presence as welcoming, life-giving, transforming, and inducing faith, hope and love. It says that a Eucharistic woman is one whose presence enriches and strengthens others, accepts all people, and reflects the sacrificial love and humility of Christ. To be a Tabernacle of communion means carrying the Eucharistic mysteries within, putting on the mind of Christ through sacrifice and forgiveness, and maintaining unity through respect
This document explains the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:3-12. It provides context on the meaning of "beatitude" and discusses each blessing that Jesus states, beginning with "Blessed are...". For each beatitude, it explains the character quality being blessed and provides a short reflection. The overall document aims to clarify what the Beatitudes are and explain the blessings that Jesus pronounced for those who embodied certain inward qualities like being poor in spirit, mourning, being meek, hungering for righteousness, being merciful, and being persecuted for righteousness.
This document discusses Jesus being the way, the truth, and the life to God. It lists other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism as ways to God but emphasizes that Jesus is the true way because of who he is, what he did, and where he is now. The document then discusses Jesus being the truth and connects different religious beliefs. It ends by stating Jesus is the life and discussing faith.
Believing Prayer - The Holy Spirit Acts Powerfully Through ItSelf-employed
Believing Prayer - We Christians need to show a WORLD IN GREAT NEED that God is meeting OUR needs, working in OUR lives in a supernatural way, and doing "impossible" things on a regular basis in OUR lives. It is only then that a world in such desperate need will start to let OUR God become THEIR GOD! #whogodisblog http://who-god-is.com/believing-prayer-the-holy-spirit-acts-powerfully-through-it
Real Life Stories Christian Testimony Books are the Best Evangelism Tool Hear what Christians using our Books are saying about them Reallifestoriesbooks.com
This document discusses what it means to be a disciple of Christ and follow Him. It states that disciples are slowly raised through trials, sufferings, and temptations. True disciples desire constant growth through studying God's word and spending time in prayer. Following Christ means choosing to follow His call no matter the cost, sacrificing ourselves, and being willing to confess Him even if it means we could be killed.
This slideshow is a brief overview of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and what we believe, as well as an introduction to membership. Please email for more info!
The document expresses a strong belief in God and faith. It provides examples of how faith helped heal a pastor's mother of cancer and transform a cousin from a worldly to religious man. The author feels the Holy Spirit during church and believes their feelings and the existence of the world prove God must be real. They do not believe in the theory of evolution. The document also shares a quote from Mother Teresa expressing her desire to remain poor and do God's will out of free choice and love.
This document discusses the Beatitudes and how they reveal the mystery of true happiness according to Jesus. It explains that the Beatitudes are Jesus' way of life and show us that having possessions cannot make us perfectly happy. True happiness comes from living like Jesus by being poor in spirit, mourning with those who mourn, and being meek. The Beatitudes teach us to find fulfillment in God rather than material things.
The Five Love Languages God Speaks Your Language part 4 (Acts of Service)Network Bible Fellowship
This document summarizes a scripture reading from 1 John 3:16-20 about how Christians should demonstrate love for one another through actions rather than just words. It then discusses how the world defines love based on feelings but the Bible defines it through Jesus sacrificing His life and Christians sacrificing for each other. Love is presented as a choice and verb that should be shown through concrete actions like serving others in need rather than just loving in general terms.
This document discusses how to obtain salvation and eternal life through accepting Jesus Christ. It explains that all humans are sinners and cannot save themselves from punishment for their sins. It states that Jesus, who is both fully God and fully man, died on the cross to pay the cost of sins and was resurrected, offering the free gift of eternal life to all who have faith in Him. The document provides a sample prayer to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord and welcomes the reader into God's family. It recommends next steps to grow spiritually, such as reading the Bible daily, prayer, church attendance, fellowship, and witnessing to others.
A man asked God for a flower and butterfly but received a cactus and caterpillar instead. Though initially disappointed, he decided not to question God's plan. Over time, the cactus bloomed into a beautiful flower and the caterpillar transformed into a butterfly. The story teaches that God's ways are always best even if we don't understand, and what we want is not always what we need. We should trust that God will provide what is needed at the right time.
This document provides an overview for a men's Bible study group for the fall semester of 2014. It discusses the goals of the group, which are to have an encounter with God that changes one's life, to be spiritually energized, and to become a different person by the end of the semester. It also reflects on topics studied over the previous year, including the gospel, faith, seeking God's calling and living for Him. Participants are encouraged to consider how God has impacted their lives and what He may be teaching them. The overall message is to pursue God's will rather than one's own vision and to live in a way that is worthy of the gospel.
The document compares and contrasts the New Age belief system with the Christian concept of the New Birth.
The New Age believes all living and non-living things are part of a universal soul and praying to oneself to solve problems. However, no individual has the ability to fix themselves or others.
The New Birth holds that individuals are sinners in need of help from God, who sent Jesus to die for sins. Through faith in Jesus' sacrifice, believers are connected to God and can receive his grace, power and help through staying connected to him through religious practices. This allows praying to God the creator rather than to oneself.
The document encourages choosing the New Birth path which involves confessing one's sins and accepting
Saint Augustine spent much of his life searching for truth and happiness until he discovered God. He realized that only by living with God could humans truly be happy. The document outlines Jesus' teachings on happiness from the Sermon on the Mount, known as the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes describe the qualities of those who will be happy, such as being poor in spirit, meek, and merciful. They show how to live like Jesus by embracing difficulties for the sake of righteousness.
This document discusses the importance of forgiveness and how unforgiveness can lead to bitterness, condemnation, disease, and prevent us from experiencing God's blessings and abundant life. It encourages the reader to ask God for help in forgiving others by reminding them that God has forgiven all of our sins. Staying unforgiving keeps us stuck, while choosing to forgive through God's strength allows us to experience his love and the power of Jesus in our lives.
Sermon Slide Deck: "The Indwelling Presence Of The Spirit" (excerpts from Col...New City Church
The Spirit is God’s personal presence in our individual lives AND in our midst ! as we gather for worship and for mission.
This message was given on March 16, 2014 at New City Church of Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
1) The document discusses how believing in God's intimate love for us allows us to see ourselves in a healthy way. It says God loves us unconditionally as his children, just as he loved Jesus.
2) It notes the importance of fathers teaching children about their self-worth and identity, something many lack due to absent fathers.
3) When securely grounded in God's love, we can withstand trials and criticism from others, rather than doubting ourselves. The love validates our identity and empowers us to persist despite failures.
This document outlines the components of a woman's transformation story after encountering Jesus, and provides an example of Christy's personal transformation story. It then prompts the reader to write their own transformation story based on the 5 components: 1) What their life was like before, 2) How they encountered Jesus, 3) What Jesus did to transform them, 4) The results of the transformation, and 5) Who they now understand Jesus to be. The document concludes by giving an example of an "everyday transformation" story using the same 5 components.
The document discusses the Feast of the Sacred Heart, which commemorates God's love for humanity as revealed through the heart of Jesus. It describes how Jesus showed sacrificial love through suffering, constancy in his mission, and forgiveness even towards his torturers. The Sacred Heart represents God's faithful, forgiving love in the face of human violence and persecution. It reminds Christians that through belief in God, they can learn to respond with love and forgiveness as Jesus did.
The document discusses what it means to be a Eucharistic woman and a Tabernacle of communion. It states that as Clarist Franciscan Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament, their entire life and mission is centered around the Eucharist. It describes the Eucharistic presence as welcoming, life-giving, transforming, and inducing faith, hope and love. It says that a Eucharistic woman is one whose presence enriches and strengthens others, accepts all people, and reflects the sacrificial love and humility of Christ. To be a Tabernacle of communion means carrying the Eucharistic mysteries within, putting on the mind of Christ through sacrifice and forgiveness, and maintaining unity through respect
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and lessons that can be learned from them. It discusses how Mary and Joseph prepared themselves for God's plans for them, which they did not fully know, through worship, study of scripture, and obedience. It emphasizes that Jesus is the only savior and salvation, and that all need to be saved from sin. The sermon encourages preparing for whatever future God may have in store, and trusting that his plans may differ from one's own. It closes by saying Jesus is still with us as Immanuel.
The document discusses spiritual disciplines and provides a workbook for personal reflection. It introduces six spiritual disciplines: 1) Worship and pray regularly, 2) Care for others through Christian friendships and small groups, 3) Study the Bible and engage in devotional practices, 4) Give generously toward tithing, 5) Witness to what God is doing through word and invitation, and 6) Serve others through acts of love, compassion and justice. The workbook provides exercises for each discipline to help the reader grow deeper in their faith and commitment to God.
This document provides a weekly Lenten programme for Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Westville. It includes daily Scripture passages and reflections on repentance, seeing Jesus in others, forgiveness, and living a perfect life through faith. Practical suggestions exhort attending Mass, giving to the poor, reconciliation, and quiet prayer. The overall message is that Lent is an opportunity for change, renewal and transformation as believers accept Jesus' invitation to repent and believe in the Gospel.
The document is about key concepts in Christianity including who God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit are and what the Bible, prayer, faith, praise and salvation mean. It provides explanations and examples for each concept. The overall message is that God is a loving creator who sent Jesus to save humanity and gives believers the Bible, prayer and His Holy Spirit to guide them.
This document discusses the importance of being single-minded for God. It provides several lessons on how to cultivate single-mindedness, including having a clear vision for how Jesus fits in one's life, persevering through challenges, detaching from desires and plans and instead seeking God's will, and finding consolation only in God. The overall message is that we must dedicate ourselves fully to serving God without reservation in order to be truly single-minded for Him.
This document provides guidance for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist visiting hospitals. It emphasizes showing mercy through deeds, words and prayer. Hospital visits bring comfort and hope if done with prayerful preparation and closeness to God. When visiting patients, ministers should pray, remain calm and peaceful, and offer images of Divine Mercy and Our Lady of Guadalupe to bring hope. Short encouraging messages about faith, trust in God's mercy, and praying the Chaplet can be shared depending on the situation. The overall aim is to radiate God's love and mercy to those suffering.
Jesus is condemned to death by Pontius Pilate, despite knowing he did nothing wrong. He willingly accepts death to save humanity from sin. Veronica courageously wipes Jesus' face as he carries the cross, showing compassion. At the ninth station, Jesus falls for the third time under the weight of the cross, but continues on, showing perseverance in the face of struggle.
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Pastor Paul McCart goes into great detail the importance of attending church beyond just showing up. Through humor and pastoral experience, you'll find this extremely helpful in your walk of faith.
This document discusses strategies for effective disciplemaking through teaching. It emphasizes that teachers should spend significant time preparing for lessons in order to create disciples (students) who are disciplined in daily life, have intimate friendships, have the right self-image, participate in corporate worship, have intimate family lives, have a passion for God, participate in lay ministry, have evangelistic interests, and sacrificial giving. It provides examples of different types of questions teachers can ask students, including life exposure questions, questions about what the text says and means, questions about how people feel, jump ball questions to generate discussion, and questions about application and accountability.
Summer Splash Developing a devotional life part 1 of 2Albert Soto
This document provides an overview and summaries of a 2013 summer series on developing a devotional life. It includes:
- An introduction and schedule for the summer series focusing on having a devotional life, reading the Bible, and living in community.
- Summaries of three talks from the series addressing fuel for the devotional journey, foundations for reading the Bible, and friends for the journey of living in community.
- Additional summaries of methods for daily devotion, why to read the Bible, and an example of using the S.O.A.P. Bible study method in a journal entry. The document offers guidance and perspectives on spiritual growth through regular Bible reading and prayer.
The document provides information about First Baptist Church of Franklinton including their address, contact information, service times, and upcoming events. It also includes a newsletter article summarizing their recent mission trip to Honduras and encouraging others to participate in future mission trips.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given at PCFC church on September 29th, 2014 about seeking God. The sermon discusses previous sermons in September that focused on intentionally seeking God, and different levels of desperation in seeking Him. It then analyzes 12 encounters between Jesus and Peter from the gospels to illustrate ways people can encounter God and lessons about following Him, such as accepting His calling even if it's difficult, trusting Him during tests of faith, and staying committed to Him despite doubts. The overall message encourages actively seeking God while also being open when He comes to us.
1) Lent lasts the six weeks between Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday, focusing on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to imitate Jesus overcoming temptation.
2) The document provides an overview of the Lenten liturgical calendar and scripture readings for this year's Cycle B, focusing on the Gospels of Mark.
3) It encourages self-examination to identify what we can continue or improve upon to express love of God and others during Lent.
Since we are now believers of Christ, and we are part and parcel of His Body, the Church through the virtue of our baptism. He also commissioned us to continue His works of salvation. Started by the Apostles so that many of us will enter heaven that was opened by Jesus himself. We must not ashamed and afraid in proclaiming the Good News because as what Jesus says “ I am with you always until the end of the age.” We may experience many persecutions in different ways and different situations but He will never leave us.
"Labis kayong malulungkot, subalit ang inyong kalungkutan ay mapapalitan ng kagalakan." Ito ang salita ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ni Hesus na dapat nating panghawakan sa lahat ng pagkakataon. Minsan sa buhay ng tao, ang isa sa pinakamasakit na mararanasan ay ang mawalan ng mahal sa buhay. Kung sakali mayroong mamamatay, talagang mag-iiyakan ang mga naiiwan at labis ang pangungulila. Matagal bago hihilom ang sugat ng pagmamahal bagamat mapapawi din naman pagdating ng panahon. Pinapagaan ni Hesus ang damdamin ng mga Disipulosa sa huli niyang sinabi sa ebanghelyo, “Tandaan ninyo, ako’y laging kasama ninyo hanggang sa katapusan ng panahon."
A mountain that is so much difficult to climb because these are trials, problems, persecutions, and stormy wind of sadness of life that the world brings to me.
God allows evil only for the greater good of us. Therefore, whatever may happen we should strengthen our relationship with God instead of blaming Him. Let us put our trust in Him wholeheartedly. He is a God who loves us and not to punish us.
We are the Christ of today, chosen by the Lord Jesus. To continue the work He has started in this world. Let us bring Christ to the people by evangelizing them. Sharing of our Gospel reflection is one way of telling the people about the goodness of God that we experience in our day to day living.
We are the Christ of today, chosen by the Lord Jesus. To continue the work He has started in the world. Let us bring Jesus to the people by evangelizing them. Gospel reflection is one way of telling the people about the reality of God.
The document discusses the Divine Authorship of the Bible according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It states that God is the author of the Sacred Scripture and that God inspired the human authors who wrote the Sacred Books.
The document discusses the purpose of man according to Christian theology. It makes three key points:
1) God alone determines man's purpose since He created man. The Bible indicates man's purpose is to have fellowship with God.
2) Man can know God's purpose by investigating the Bible and teachings of the Church, which state that every person is created to know and love God.
3) For man to attain union with God, he must be united with the Church, which is the mystical body of Christ on earth since Christ remains present in the Church through the Holy Spirit. Baptism grafts one onto the Church and Christ.
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Do you ever feel like your Bible highlighting isn't quite enough to ignite lasting spiritual growth? Have you struggled to retain key takeaways from your Bible study sessions?
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In this video, you'll gain insights on:
How highlighting key verses and themes can enhance memory and retention of Scripture (we see a few key ones, here!)
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"Lift off" by Pastor Mark Behr at North Athens Baptist ChurchJurgenFinch
23 June 2024
Morning Service at North Athens Baptist Church Athens, Michigan
“Lift Off” by Pastor Mark Behr
Scriptures: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:6-11.
We are a small country Church in Athens Michigan who loves to reach out to others with the love of God. We worship an Awesome God who loves the whole world and wants everyone to see and understand what He has done for us. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) We hope you are encouraging by our Sunday Morning sermon videos. If you are ever in the area, please feel free to attend our Sunday Morning Services at North Athens Baptist Church 2020 M Drive South, Athens, Michigan. If you have any question and would like to talk to Pastor Mark, or have prayer request please call the church at (269) 729-553
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Morning Service: 10:45 a.m.
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God calls us to a journey of worshiping Him. In this journey you will encounter different obstacles and derailments that will want to sway you from worshiping God. You got to be intentional in breaking the barriers staged on your way of worship in order to offer God acceptable worship.
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This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
Introduction
Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
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John witnesses the sealing of God's 144,000 witnesses, and he hears the crying out or shouting of an unnumbered multitude of those who have been saved during the great tribulation.
This is an intermission scene before opening the seventh seal. We have seen six seals opened revealing of the events that would shortly occur. The first 4 reveal what was to occur in the great tribulation during the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in AD70.
The fifth seal reveals the question from those slain as to when the Lord would avenge their death. The sixth seal reveals the answer to them from the One on the throne and of the Lamb which would be the punishment of their persecutors and accomplices. John sees four messengers/angels holding back the four winds of the earth & keeping them from blowing on the earth, the sea or any tree. In this figurative language, these are not heavenly messengers/angels. These represent those who are trying to restrain the word of God everywhere. Their efforts are restrained by the messenger in verse 2, preventing them from holding back the 4 winds, the spread of the gospel of Christ by His messengers/angels. These 4 winds stand on the four corners of the earth, Rome’s worldwide influence to stop its spread. But the gospel will be preached in all the earth. See the study for the Bible passages that support this. John hears the commands given relating to the sealing of the servants of God and the figurative number representing them. John sees a great multitude standing before the throne of all nations and kindreds and people and tongues who are clothed with white robes. All the messengers/angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four beasts fell before the throne and worshipped God. One of the elders asks John what those were that were wearing white robes. John said he knew and the elder identifies them. The chapter ends with his explanation.
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1. April 26, 2020
Third Sunday Of Easter
The WORD Method System of Reflecting the Gospel
Listening to the Manager(Jesus)
God’s Voice
Gospel Reading:
Luke 24:13-35
W- Jesus himself approach and began to accompany them but their eyes were
not able to recognize Him.
O- Be always joyful and grateful then feel the loving presence of the Lord.
R- Most of us in our lives, we tend to think about what is lacking and
complain. We worry about many things. We blamed and dissatisfied the
state of life that we have had. We may forget all the blessings that God
has given to us. We may even forget also to give thanks to Him, it seems
that we don’t like this life given to us. This is what most of the people
respond to the Divine Love of God and I am not exempted from it. Maybe
because each of us wants to make all things easy in the sense that we don't
want to be tired, felt impatient, and got irritated. Because all that we have
in our mind is a system of thinkingthat all things will just adjust for us. We
want to be understood and if all these things fail to plea to us then we start
grumbling, felt anger, got hurt, and insults others. All of us know that we
are bargaining with Jesus, as we took the journey in serving him. Jesus is
always there accompanying us. But perhaps we never recognized Him. We
forget how to give sacrifice for others because we failed to ponder by
looking up at him on the cross. This Gospel reminds me that I am not alone
as I took on in this journey of life. Jesus is always there in my everyday
2. living. He offered his life for me, he taught me how to sacrifice, to love,
and to serve others. And as being with Jesus, it is now a challenge to
myself how to be a joyful, grateful, and effective disciple who can easily
recognize Him. How do I bring Him to people for them to believe that the
Lord Jesus whom I believed has risen and truly alive!
D- Today in this Holy Mass I will take it seriously and be more sensitive and
aware of the healing presence of God and be joyful and grateful that all our
petitions will be granted.
Pondered by:
Sem. Frances Jhon V. Benitez, PACEM