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SOMETHING TO PONDER: George Carlin
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** We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. **
BY: Beth Varney
SOMETHING TO PONDER: George Carlin
George Carlin’s wife died early in 2008 and George followed her, dying in July 2008. It is ironic George Carlin - comedian of the 70’s and 80’s - could write something so very eloquent and so very appropriate.
An observation by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees bu ... read more ** Become a responsible witness
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The purpose of a light is to dispel the darkness. So 'let your light shine before men....' (Matt. 5:16). **
** Become a true responsible witness
Separating The Tares From The Wheat
John 6:61, ’When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Does this offend you?’
JOHN 6:60-69
This scripture, as well as Matthew 15:12, reveals that people will be offended by the Gospel (or the truth). As much as possible, we should make sure that it is not ourselves that are offensive. But we should not labor under the deception that everyone will receive the Gospel, even if the truth was presented properly. We know that Jesus represented His Father perfectly and yet ... read more Results are far more important than just good grades 5 y
*"It’s more than just grades. The actual application is the best proof that you can make it work correctly! i.e. show me what you know and can do not just tell me!"
”It’s more than just grades. you need grit. 90% percent of what makes a good project is grit and hard work — they need to be willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatsoever work that is foundational for the rest of their careers.”
— Jonathan Raymond, owner and CEO of Refound -
While I do not think Jonathan has all the ideas - the statement as getting down and into whatever you need to do is imperative and necessary to succeed!
While I was not a high Grade point scholar - but I learned and can still use and apply the knowledge today!
Plus even though I saw or knew of cheating ... read more Not cannibalism, but speaking of the spiritual man. 5 y
** Jesus lives in the spirit of believers. All that He is will be available to you if you will depend on Him instead of your own abilities.**
Receiving Christ - May 13th
John 6:56, ’He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, dwells in me, and I in him.’
JOHN 6:47-59
Many thought that Jesus was speaking of cannibalism, but He was speaking of the spiritual man. Just as the physical man receives life from the food he eats, so the spiritual man receives life as he partakes of Jesus, the life of men (Jn. 1:4; 10:10; 14:6) or the ’Bread of Life.’ Just as the life of a root is found in the soil, or a branch in the vine, or a fish in the sea, so the believer’s true life is found to be in union with Christ.
The Bible presents ... read more Seek to know where your eternal life is? 5 y
** Forgiveness of our sins is not the point of salvation. This intimacy with the Father is **
Salvation: An Eternal Relationship
Mark 6:54, ’And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,’
MARK 6:53-56
The word ’know’ can mean many things from as little as ’to perceive with the senses or the mind’ to a much deeper meaning of ’a thorough experience with.’
This knowing, then, is not just intellectual, but a personal, intimate understanding. Jesus defines eternal life as knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ. Eternal life is having an intimate, personal relationship with God the Father and Jesus the Son. This intimacy with God is what salvation is a ... read more Actual LOVE - not what the world practices! 5 y
** We can only Love because Our heavenly Father first loved us! AMEN! **
Featured Bible Verse:
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Love is patient and kind;
love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.
It does not insist on its own way;
it is not irritable or resentful;
it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth.
Love bears all things,
believes all things,
hopes all things,
endures all things.
Love never ends.
As for prophecies,
they will pass away;
as for tongues,
they will cease;
as for knowledge,
it will pass away.
God’s Love Scriptures
There should be no talk of love in the Bible without covering ... read more Why does fear come? 5 y
Where does fear come from? Fear is simply negative faith or faith in reverse.
Matthew 14:30, ’But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.’
MATTHEW 14:30-31
The reason Peter began to sink was because of his fear. In verse 31 Jesus used the word ’doubt’ in reference to Peter’s fear. Fear is simply negative faith or faith in reverse. Where did this fear come from? Second Timothy 1:7 says, ’For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power and of love, and of a sound mind.’ It didn’t come from God. This fear was able to come upon Peter because he took his attention off of Jesus and put it on ... read more Get out of the Boat 5 y
** any word spoken to us by God carries in itself the anointing and power it takes to fulfill that word if we will release it by believing it and acting on it.**
Word Power
May 5th
Matthew 14:29, ’And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.’
MATTHEW 14:29
This one word ’come’ was spoken by the one who made all things (John. 1:3) and it had just as much power in it as the words that were spoken at creation. This is where the power came from for Peter to walk on the water. Likewise, any word spoken to us by God carries in itself the anointing and power it takes to fulfill that word if we will release it by believing it and acting on it.
We need to not only know God’s power, b ... read more Truthful testimony 5 y
Truthful testimony - Amen
** From a interview of Ron Wyatt 06 April 1996!
QUESTION: QUITE OFTEN I GET ASKED WHAT WAS THE MOST PRECIOUS MOMENT OF ALL IN MY WORK ON THESE THINGS THAT YOU’VE SEEN HERE.
ANSWER: I was in North Carolina one afternoon or evening [Sept. 1989]. The people had just seen the video and were asking questions. Somebody asked, ”Do you camp out when you are working on these projects?” I said, ”No, I was in the army and I had all the camping out I wanted, and I have no intention of ever doing that again. We stay at a real cheap hotel North of the Damascus gate on Nabolus Road, it’s ca ... read more What is the Soul? - 1 5 y
** Search the Holy Scriptures for the truth of Eternal life and the many Blessings of Almighty God! **
What is the Soul?
Is it a separate spirit apart from the body or is it a living person? Notice as to what makes a living soul:
Genesis 2:7 ”And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
** A body plus the breath of God = a living soul.
There has to be a body which has the breath of life given by God, in order for man to become a living soul. Our spirit is our breath, which God breathes into us making us a living soul. The act of recreating our soul by uniting our body with the breat ... read more Godly sorrow leads to repentance. 5 y
** 'Repent' comes from the Greek word, 'metanoeo,' and literally means to have another mind. **
Godly Sorrow Leads To Repentance
April 26th
Mark 6:12, ’And they went out, and preached that men should repent.’
MARK 6:7-12
’Repent’ comes from the Greek word, ’metanoeo,’ and literally means to have another mind. Repentance is a necessary part of salvation. Repentance may include Godly sorrow, but sorrow does not always include repentance.
Repentance is simply a change of mind accompanied by corresponding actions. There is a Godly type of sorrow and an ungodly type of sorrow. Godly sorrow leads to repentance. Ungodly sorrow, or the sorrow of this world, can only kill the ... read more Get Rid Of Your Fear 5 y
** Fear and faith are opposing forces. Fear is actually faith in reverse. Fear is believing something or someone other than God. **
Get Rid Of Fear
April 24th
Luke 8:50, ’But when Jesus heard it, he answered him saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.’
MATTHEW 9:23-31; MARK 5:35-43; LUKE 8:49-56
Jesus told Jairus to ’believe only,’ implying that faith and fear can operate in us at the same time. This is also the reason James tells us not to be double-minded, or to waiver (Jas. 1:5-8). Fear will negate faith. We can have both thoughts of faith and thoughts of unbelief at the same time.
Fear and faith are opposing forces. Fear is actually faith in reverse. Fear is believing something o ... read more ** Health benefits of drinking lime juice 5 y
^^ Every time you drink a glass of lime juice, you not only quench your thirst, but you also give your body a lot of health benefits. **
10 Health benefits of drinking lime juice
Written by Dr. Victor Marchione
Published on April 20, 2015
Health benefits of drinking lime juice and warm lime water
Every time you drink a glass of lime juice, you not only quench your thirst, but you also give your body a lot of health benefits. In spite of the wealth of information about the health benefits of lime, I’m still faced with questions like, “Is lime juice good for you?” Well, take a look at just some of its many benefits and the answer will be clear:
Skin care
Digestive Aid
Constipation
Supporting healthy blood sugar ... read more Strive for excellence. 5 y
** “For with God, nothing will be impossible”
Luke 1:37. **
The Secret Sauce: 10 Life Lessons from Chick-fil-A’s Founder
Trudy Cathy White
1. Know your purpose.
In the 1980s, the economy was in a recession, and Chick-fil-A wasn’t doing much better. Dad met with the executive team to determine how—or even if—the company would continue to operate. During this meeting, a foundational key to Chick-fil-A’s success was established—our corporate purpose:
To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.
Our company is not in business to ... read more People fear and avoid the truth!
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** The Greek word for 'possessed' literally means 'to be demonized.' **
Worship Is Warfare
April 19th
Mark 5:6, ’But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshiped him.’
MATTHEW 8:28-34; MARK 5:1-17; LUKE 8:27-39
The word ’worshiped’ is taken from the Greek word ’proskuneo’ which means ’to prostrate oneself in homage to; do reverence to; adore.’ The fact that this tormented man ran to Jesus, and not away from Him, indicates that even ’demon-possessed’ people have a free will and Satan cannot control an individual without his consent.
Many battles have been fought over whether or not a Christian can be demon possessed. The Greek word for ’pos ... read more Forgiveness is vital part for our eternal existence! 5 y
** Forgiving sets us free from the prison of your past life. An individual can not survive without forgiveness.
Forgiveness is the key to setting you free! **
When Jesus started his ministry, after being basically kicked out of Nazareth, he moved his base 35 miles over to Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee.
Here he set up the beginning of his ministry!
It was here that forgiveness as brought on by Peter’s question as to how many times must we forgive!
Forgiveness is vital part for our eternal existence!
How and why most people would ask?
Refer to Matt 6:11 & 12 {below}
Forgiveness is part of our relationship not only with fellow humans but most important how it affects our relationship with our Heavenly Father Almighty God!
... read more Cramming and jamming - cheating in college 5 y
** So slow down and pay attention, then you should learn something and hopefully be able to use it!!**
Cramming and jamming never worked very well in college - from what I saw! My wife worked as a Female dorms monitor at USF, Tampa - while I attended there. One thing she noted was just before exam time - the girls crammed and had notes posted like ” Death to those who disturb ” Quite or else! ” ETC.
Karoline from Babbel Magazine - was also keen to dispel the myths about cramming or binge learning: “This is when you have a big test coming up, so you sit down and try to learn everything that you need to know. But how much do you remember after a week? Probably not that much.” Instea ... read more |