Good Morning Beloved,
What is the conduct of a Christian to be like? In words, I will try to draw a picture so I can understand it. What is a body made up of? OUTSIDE BODY: two feet, two legs, one torso, two arms, two hands, 10 fingers, 10 toes, two eyes, one nose, two ears, one mouth, one head. INSIDE BODY: lungs, liver, bowels, kidneys, colon, stomach, and heart. Many different parts and function to preform but yet just ONE body. So, we are the body of Christ and each has a different function to preform in the body. Christ is the head and we are the body.
Now the body has many parts but different gifts. ( this is the spiritual body). In Romans 12 it talks about what the conduct of a Christian should be. Paraphrased:
According to the grace that is given to us as the body of Christ there are different gifts. Some will prophesy according to the proportion of faith. Ministry of teaching, exhortation( encouragement) , some will be ruler but do it with diligence( carefully), mercy with cheerfulness, Love without false pretense.
All should do the following: hate evil, cling to that which is good. Be kind with a brotherly affection, honor each other, be not lazy. Be strong in spirit serving the Lord. Rejoice in hope and patient in tribulation. Always praying , giving to the saints ( tithes, offerings ) Have hospitality and bless them that persecute you and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who are rejoicing and weep with the ones who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another, not high minded or conceited. Reward no man evil for evil but be honest in all things in the sight of man. Try to live peacefully with all men. Do not seek revenge, this belongs to the Lord. Feed and give drink to your enemy, in doing so you will heap coals of fire on his head. Overcome evil with good.
This is the way we as a Christian should be conducting and living our life.. Day by day, minute by minute, living as God has ask us to. When we make a mistake .. STOP... ask forgiveness and ask for help in making a change from that mistake. Be open to those who can help you, don't be ashamed to ask for help. We all have a different function in the body of Christ and should be willing to help others. Will you help me to become a better Christian today? I need help in many different areas of my life and today I could use your help my friend..
God Bless each of you and thank you for being my friend and since it is so close to Christmas I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!!
Remember: Smile , it is a free gift from God for you to share will all you meet.
Love and Blessings from a sister in Christ , vickie
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
REstart of a Journey
Hello Beloved,
I started a new chapter in my life this past February. I learned I had High Blood Sugar. Found out it is a big deal too. I had to learn quickly a new lifestyle of habits, it was not easy. Well , I stuck with March through June,. In July we took a short trip and I did pretty well on that trip with my new habits. It was when we got back home that things fell apart.. O I had lost weight , quit itching, felt stronger physically and emotionally but then it got to be a hassle to try and fix meals one for me and then everyone else.. I got lazy. So by November I was back into the bad moods, weight gain, itching.. I hate the itching!!!
I did learn that the saying " YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT" is true alright.. You eat junk , you feel like junk. That is the way I feel with this disease called Diabetes .
Here it is three days before Thanksgiving and I itch so bad.. Oh well. Dinner will be fixed just like usual with all the trimmings but someone ( me) won't be able to partake in it.( at least if she knows what is good for her she won't)
So I have to start this journey all over again and this time stick with it... and hopefully a lesson has been learned. I know when it is my turn to say what I am thankful for this year I will have a lot to say. I hope and pray that you all have a great Thanksgiving with your families..
May God our Father keep you and your loved ones safe until His return. In Jesus name, Amen
Smile: you re the most beautiful you can be when you do..
your sister in Christ Jesus , vickie
I started a new chapter in my life this past February. I learned I had High Blood Sugar. Found out it is a big deal too. I had to learn quickly a new lifestyle of habits, it was not easy. Well , I stuck with March through June,. In July we took a short trip and I did pretty well on that trip with my new habits. It was when we got back home that things fell apart.. O I had lost weight , quit itching, felt stronger physically and emotionally but then it got to be a hassle to try and fix meals one for me and then everyone else.. I got lazy. So by November I was back into the bad moods, weight gain, itching.. I hate the itching!!!
I did learn that the saying " YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT" is true alright.. You eat junk , you feel like junk. That is the way I feel with this disease called Diabetes .
Here it is three days before Thanksgiving and I itch so bad.. Oh well. Dinner will be fixed just like usual with all the trimmings but someone ( me) won't be able to partake in it.( at least if she knows what is good for her she won't)
So I have to start this journey all over again and this time stick with it... and hopefully a lesson has been learned. I know when it is my turn to say what I am thankful for this year I will have a lot to say. I hope and pray that you all have a great Thanksgiving with your families..
May God our Father keep you and your loved ones safe until His return. In Jesus name, Amen
Smile: you re the most beautiful you can be when you do..
your sister in Christ Jesus , vickie
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Open Letter
Time is very short. Watch the news listen to what they are showing. Terror attacks against different countries, famines in all the world( food shortage in all countries, BUT the real famine is the shortage of hearing God's Word- Truth). Pestilences, ( disease) earthquakes. This is what's happening everyday in this one little small place called Earth! Look at what Matthew 24 says: Wars, rumors of war, happening.. People offended, betrayed, false doctrine ( prophets) love gone cold for each other, people being killed because of the NAME of Jesus Christ. ALL THIS IS HAPPENING!!
I do not want to offend anyone , but this will. But the TRUTH needs to be told.
It makes no difference what " religion" you practice. Be it Muslim, Judaism , Hindu, Buddhists , Christian or any other.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST JESUS. you have NOTHING.
We can argue or disagree ALL day long but in the end it will still be the same.
NO RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST------YOU HAVE NOTHING.
PROOF:
If you believe in Genesis1:1 that ELOHIM( Hebrew) God( supreme) created the heaven and earth, then you must believe John 1:1. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God ( Theos- Greek) and the Word was God( Theos) O.T Elohim, N. T. Theos. The same God.
John 10:30 " I and my Father are one."
Ephesian 4:1-32 Please READ IT. Ephesians 4: 4-6 says this; There is one body, one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all. This is Christ Jesus.
Acts 4:12
" Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, where by we much be saved."
John 3:16
" For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotton Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." We can all chose to be that whosoever.
James 2:17-26
Faith without works is dead. Good works alone will not be good enough.. It takes Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith alone without good works is dead.
John3:3 Jesus tells Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; " Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again , he cannot see the kingdom of God".
Verily, verily means without a doubt, it is double truth.
I write this because I love each and every one who will take time to read this. I do not want to offend you but time is so short.. I do what I must do. I am praying over these words and leaving it up to God to show you the truth. If you do not chose to follow Jesus Christ then you will pay the consequences for you decision . Remember this salvation plan was offered to the Jews first and then to the Gentiles. Romans 2:1-11. READ IT. v. 11 " For there is no respect of persons with God."
Philippians 2:10-11 " That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Romans 14: 12 " So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God."
Please talk to God and ask Him to show and Lead you into the truth of who He is.
I do not want to offend anyone , but this will. But the TRUTH needs to be told.
It makes no difference what " religion" you practice. Be it Muslim, Judaism , Hindu, Buddhists , Christian or any other.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST JESUS. you have NOTHING.
We can argue or disagree ALL day long but in the end it will still be the same.
NO RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST------YOU HAVE NOTHING.
PROOF:
If you believe in Genesis1:1 that ELOHIM( Hebrew) God( supreme) created the heaven and earth, then you must believe John 1:1. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God ( Theos- Greek) and the Word was God( Theos) O.T Elohim, N. T. Theos. The same God.
John 10:30 " I and my Father are one."
Ephesian 4:1-32 Please READ IT. Ephesians 4: 4-6 says this; There is one body, one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all. This is Christ Jesus.
Acts 4:12
" Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, where by we much be saved."
John 3:16
" For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotton Son, that WHOSOEVER believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." We can all chose to be that whosoever.
James 2:17-26
Faith without works is dead. Good works alone will not be good enough.. It takes Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith alone without good works is dead.
John3:3 Jesus tells Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; " Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again , he cannot see the kingdom of God".
Verily, verily means without a doubt, it is double truth.
I write this because I love each and every one who will take time to read this. I do not want to offend you but time is so short.. I do what I must do. I am praying over these words and leaving it up to God to show you the truth. If you do not chose to follow Jesus Christ then you will pay the consequences for you decision . Remember this salvation plan was offered to the Jews first and then to the Gentiles. Romans 2:1-11. READ IT. v. 11 " For there is no respect of persons with God."
Philippians 2:10-11 " That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Romans 14: 12 " So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God."
Please talk to God and ask Him to show and Lead you into the truth of who He is.
Friday, November 13, 2015
To Be Alive At Such A Time As This
Hello Beloved,
I have a heavy heart as I write this. Paris, France has been attacked by terrorist. Panic and terror are running rampant. Fear , wondering if it is going to happen again tonight or tomorrow.. Loss of life of both the innocence and the guilty, not knowing now who you can turn to and trust..
It is still a great time in history to be alive. We are living in the Last Days before the return of Jesus Christ and are witness to prophecy being fulfilled. Yes, it is a frightening time to be alive but at the same time it is wonderful too.
Don't you wish that you could just wave a wand over the troubles of the world and make it all better? I do. It really disturbs me to think of all the things going on in this world that are so evil... The people who are being deceived and killed. Hunger, disease, cruelty, wars that are going on.. But now is not a time to be afraid . It is a time to be brave and stand up for what you believe in and you know that is what people all over the globe are doing.... It just is not what we think is the "right " thing... So if they can stand and show the world what they believe why don't we? One person can make a difference. So here is my stand for what I believe is the right thing.
JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN AND PEACE. NO OTHER NAME OR WAY WILL DO IT..
This is my belief. Remember to smile it is a free gift from God for you to share.
your sister in Christ Jesus, vickie
I have a heavy heart as I write this. Paris, France has been attacked by terrorist. Panic and terror are running rampant. Fear , wondering if it is going to happen again tonight or tomorrow.. Loss of life of both the innocence and the guilty, not knowing now who you can turn to and trust..
It is still a great time in history to be alive. We are living in the Last Days before the return of Jesus Christ and are witness to prophecy being fulfilled. Yes, it is a frightening time to be alive but at the same time it is wonderful too.
Don't you wish that you could just wave a wand over the troubles of the world and make it all better? I do. It really disturbs me to think of all the things going on in this world that are so evil... The people who are being deceived and killed. Hunger, disease, cruelty, wars that are going on.. But now is not a time to be afraid . It is a time to be brave and stand up for what you believe in and you know that is what people all over the globe are doing.... It just is not what we think is the "right " thing... So if they can stand and show the world what they believe why don't we? One person can make a difference. So here is my stand for what I believe is the right thing.
JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN AND PEACE. NO OTHER NAME OR WAY WILL DO IT..
This is my belief. Remember to smile it is a free gift from God for you to share.
your sister in Christ Jesus, vickie
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Privileged
Good Morning Beloved,
Do you ever think of yourself as privileged? privilege: a special right, advantage, favor, ect.. granted to some person or group
Well I feel like I was privileged this past week. A young man offered me some wise advice. I want to share it with you but first let me tell you that as I grow older I become more open to listening to advice from people who have been there.. My hope is that you will too.
As you know I am on a spiritual journey and want so much to learn all I can....Learning lessons from Pastors, layman, music, children, and young men. I am so blessed . It is hard for me to fathom the depth of love that God has for me... I don't always understand things that are taught but I am willing to learn. Nick, taught me that no matter what we have gone through we can learn from what is called " THE TWELVE STEPS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS"..
No, not that we are alcoholics but that we can learn from them the steps to overcome the addiction we have... I think we all have an addiction of some sort.. Maybe it is alcohol, or drugs, porn, or maybe it is a attitude or feeling of self-worth, or pride or something else. Mine is always feeling unworthy of anything. I believe these steps will help me. We all go through something...So here is what I found online about the 12 steps.
1. Admit you are powerless.
2. Believe in a Power ( God) greater than you to restore your sanity.
3. Decide to turn your will and life over to God.
4. Make a moral inventory of yourself.
5. Admit to God, yourself and others of your wrongs.
6. Be ready for God to remove ALL defects of your character.
7. Humbly ask God to remove your shortcomings.
8. Make a list of all your have hurt or harmed and be willing to make amends.
9. Make direct amends when possible, except when it may harm them or others.
10. Continue to take personal inventory and when wrong , admit and try to fix it.
11. Pray for God to improve you and ask only for His will and wisdom to carry you.
12. Practice these steps each and everyday , in ALL areas of your life...
I have paraphrased these steps but if we follow them we will have a better life.
I believe in God, Jesus Christ as the ONLY way to get ANYWHERE here on/in earth and in eternity.
I hope this will help you too. I am starting to do these things and I will keep you updated as to how they are working for me..
REMEMBER: Smile, you are the most beautiful when you do..
with the love of Christ Jesus , your sister in Christ, vickie
Do you ever think of yourself as privileged? privilege: a special right, advantage, favor, ect.. granted to some person or group
Well I feel like I was privileged this past week. A young man offered me some wise advice. I want to share it with you but first let me tell you that as I grow older I become more open to listening to advice from people who have been there.. My hope is that you will too.
As you know I am on a spiritual journey and want so much to learn all I can....Learning lessons from Pastors, layman, music, children, and young men. I am so blessed . It is hard for me to fathom the depth of love that God has for me... I don't always understand things that are taught but I am willing to learn. Nick, taught me that no matter what we have gone through we can learn from what is called " THE TWELVE STEPS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS"..
No, not that we are alcoholics but that we can learn from them the steps to overcome the addiction we have... I think we all have an addiction of some sort.. Maybe it is alcohol, or drugs, porn, or maybe it is a attitude or feeling of self-worth, or pride or something else. Mine is always feeling unworthy of anything. I believe these steps will help me. We all go through something...So here is what I found online about the 12 steps.
1. Admit you are powerless.
2. Believe in a Power ( God) greater than you to restore your sanity.
3. Decide to turn your will and life over to God.
4. Make a moral inventory of yourself.
5. Admit to God, yourself and others of your wrongs.
6. Be ready for God to remove ALL defects of your character.
7. Humbly ask God to remove your shortcomings.
8. Make a list of all your have hurt or harmed and be willing to make amends.
9. Make direct amends when possible, except when it may harm them or others.
10. Continue to take personal inventory and when wrong , admit and try to fix it.
11. Pray for God to improve you and ask only for His will and wisdom to carry you.
12. Practice these steps each and everyday , in ALL areas of your life...
I have paraphrased these steps but if we follow them we will have a better life.
I believe in God, Jesus Christ as the ONLY way to get ANYWHERE here on/in earth and in eternity.
I hope this will help you too. I am starting to do these things and I will keep you updated as to how they are working for me..
REMEMBER: Smile, you are the most beautiful when you do..
with the love of Christ Jesus , your sister in Christ, vickie
Thursday, October 29, 2015
GREAT IDEA!!! SUPER IDEA !!!!
Good Morning Beloved,
I just saw something in the book I am reading and I am " borrowing" it . It is such a GREAT, SUPER IDEA!!! I borrowed it from the book , called AGENTS OF BABYLON , by Dr. David Jeremiah, page 306. I LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE !!! this idea..
He writes that there are 7,487 promises throughout the Bible that God makes. He states that when he was growing up that on the kitchen table was a box with the promises in them and that the dinner table each evening each person sitting at the table would pull one of the promises from the box and read it out loud...NOW! Isn't that the greatest idea ever!!!!
Let's say that you have four people eating at your table each evening and they can all read it would take you five years and one month ( 5 years and 1 month) to read each of the 7,487 promises. Now, think about this for a moment.. Let's say you start your children reading these at each meal when they learn to read and by the time they are in say 5th grade they will KNOW ALL the promises of God. What a great legacy that would be.. I just LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE!!! this idea... Thank you David Jeremiah for sharing this in your book, AGENTS OF BABYLON.
Remember to Smile: it is a free gift from God for you to share
I just saw something in the book I am reading and I am " borrowing" it . It is such a GREAT, SUPER IDEA!!! I borrowed it from the book , called AGENTS OF BABYLON , by Dr. David Jeremiah, page 306. I LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE !!! this idea..
He writes that there are 7,487 promises throughout the Bible that God makes. He states that when he was growing up that on the kitchen table was a box with the promises in them and that the dinner table each evening each person sitting at the table would pull one of the promises from the box and read it out loud...NOW! Isn't that the greatest idea ever!!!!
Let's say that you have four people eating at your table each evening and they can all read it would take you five years and one month ( 5 years and 1 month) to read each of the 7,487 promises. Now, think about this for a moment.. Let's say you start your children reading these at each meal when they learn to read and by the time they are in say 5th grade they will KNOW ALL the promises of God. What a great legacy that would be.. I just LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE!!! this idea... Thank you David Jeremiah for sharing this in your book, AGENTS OF BABYLON.
Remember to Smile: it is a free gift from God for you to share
Friday, October 16, 2015
Grateful Week
Hello Beloved,
I just read a post from September on how much time is left... I think about this a lot.. I had the privilege of meeting a new friend this week,,, She is a volunteer at her church and a mentor to children.. She is a mentor to a young man who is a friend of my grandson. So, she just wanted to meet and see for herself what kind of person her young man was being around... I liked that.. She is looking out for him and helping him to become strong in the Lord... She is praying " Grandma" and boy oh boy do we need them! I really enjoyed the time we spent together getting to know each other a bit.. God answers prayer..
I also got to spend a whole day with my granddaughter and one of her friends this week, it was Fall Break. It was good to have the time with them... I miss my granddaughter a lot... she is a teen now and has a busy schedule , so when I get time with her it is a treat .
I spent one day this week with my husband just walking around a flea market holding hands.. I like to do that too. We went out for lunch and just enjoyed each others company with no stress.. That was nice! I also learn about persimmons this week.. I had never seen them before.. I even made a pudding from them. God has blessed me with so many wonderful things and memories this week.. I am so grateful for all I have and for all of whom I have in my life.. I don't have lots of money or fancy things but I am the RICHEST person I know.. I have the love of Jesus Christ and family and friends.. What more could you want?
I started this out with how much time is left? I really don't know ... just feel like time is short.. If you have not made your calling assured, meaning if you have not made your eternal place in Heaven a sure thing.... Then please do it today! Time is really, really short... Jesus is coming back and it will be before you know it.. So , if you are sitting on the fence waiting for the right moment then that moment is NOW! Don't wait, if you do, it may be to late..... ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST as your SAVIOR NOW! It is easy and simple .. Just ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and ask him to come into you heart... I pray you will....
REMEMBER: SMILE , you are the most beautiful when you do...
with the love of Christ Jesus , vickie
I just read a post from September on how much time is left... I think about this a lot.. I had the privilege of meeting a new friend this week,,, She is a volunteer at her church and a mentor to children.. She is a mentor to a young man who is a friend of my grandson. So, she just wanted to meet and see for herself what kind of person her young man was being around... I liked that.. She is looking out for him and helping him to become strong in the Lord... She is praying " Grandma" and boy oh boy do we need them! I really enjoyed the time we spent together getting to know each other a bit.. God answers prayer..
I also got to spend a whole day with my granddaughter and one of her friends this week, it was Fall Break. It was good to have the time with them... I miss my granddaughter a lot... she is a teen now and has a busy schedule , so when I get time with her it is a treat .
I spent one day this week with my husband just walking around a flea market holding hands.. I like to do that too. We went out for lunch and just enjoyed each others company with no stress.. That was nice! I also learn about persimmons this week.. I had never seen them before.. I even made a pudding from them. God has blessed me with so many wonderful things and memories this week.. I am so grateful for all I have and for all of whom I have in my life.. I don't have lots of money or fancy things but I am the RICHEST person I know.. I have the love of Jesus Christ and family and friends.. What more could you want?
I started this out with how much time is left? I really don't know ... just feel like time is short.. If you have not made your calling assured, meaning if you have not made your eternal place in Heaven a sure thing.... Then please do it today! Time is really, really short... Jesus is coming back and it will be before you know it.. So , if you are sitting on the fence waiting for the right moment then that moment is NOW! Don't wait, if you do, it may be to late..... ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST as your SAVIOR NOW! It is easy and simple .. Just ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and ask him to come into you heart... I pray you will....
REMEMBER: SMILE , you are the most beautiful when you do...
with the love of Christ Jesus , vickie
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