“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.”—Jesus Christ

(Matthew 19:24; The Holy Bible)

“…we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

(Romans 8:28) (The Holy Bible, King James Version)

“The Lord has rejected you because you welcome foreigners from the East who practice magic and communicate with evil spirits, as the Philistines do.”

(Isaiah 2:6; Living Bible, Copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Publishers)

“…when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth…”—Jesus Christ

(John 16:13a; The Holy Bible)

“…call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.”—Jesus Christ

(Matthew 23:9; The Holy Bible)

“Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

(Philippians 4:8; The Holy Bible)

“And there shall be no more curse…”

(Revelation 22:3; The Holy Bible)

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you.”

(1 Thessalonians 4:11; The Holy Bible; New International Version, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“HOW GOOD and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!”

(Psalms 133:1; The Holy Bible, New International Version, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

One Pearl of Great Price

“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”—Jesus Christ

(Matthew 13:45, 46; The Holy Bible)

“the twelve gates were twelve pearls, every several gate was of one pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.”

(Revelation 21:21; The Holy Bible)

“He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”

(Romans 8:32; The Holy Bible)

“See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”

(Hebrews 12:15; The Holy Bible, New International Version, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“I TELL you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.”—Jesus Christ

(John 10:1; The Holy Bible; New International Version, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“…run with patience the race that is set before us. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

(Hebrews 12: 1b, 2; The Holy Bible)

“Choose life!”

(Deuteronomy 30:19; The Holy Bible)

“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

(Proverbs 18:24; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner, with such an one no not to eat.”

(1 Corinthians 5:11; The Holy Bible)

“You shall receive power after the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

(Acts of the Apostles 1:8; The Holy Bible)

“I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”—Jesus Christ

(Matthew 5:44; The Holy Bible)

“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
—Jesus Christ

(Matthew  4:19; The Holy Bible)

“This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

                                                                             

(Psalms 118:24; The Holy Bible)

“Choose life!”

(Deuteronomy 30:19; The Holy Bible)

"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.  He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."

(Matthew 28: 5, 6; The Holy Bible)

“Many are called, but few are chosen”

—Jesus Christ

(Matthew 22:14; The Holy Bible)

Tithes

“When you have finished setting aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of the tithe, you shall give it to the Levite, the alien, the fatherless and the widow, so that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied. Then say to the LORD your God: ‘I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the alien, the fatherless and the widow, according to all you commanded. I have not turned aside from your commands nor have I forgotten any of them. I have not eaten any of the sacred portion while I was in mourning, nor have I removed any of it while I was unclean, nor have I offered any of it to the dead. I have obeyed the LORD my God; I have done everything you commanded me. Look down from heaven, your holy dwelling place and bless your people Israel and the land you have given us as you promised on oath to our forefathers, a land flowing with milk and honey.’”

“Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and he relents from sending calamity.”

(Joel 2:13; The Holy Bible)

A New Superfood!

God gave me a new witty invention. You may have heard kale, sweet potato and spinach are the best foods that you can eat. The Lord gave me a new superfood. It’s called the Bread of Life. When you eat this food it will work such a miracle in you that you will live forever. This supersubstantial bread is so powerful, that it also goes by the name of Jesus Christ. All you have to do to eat this bread is believe that Jesus is Lord and resurrected from the dead. It’s that simple. Eat this bread and you will live forever.

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever.”

--Jesus Christ

(John 6:51; The Holy Bible)

“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.”

(Psalms 145:3; The Holy Bible)

“O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good: To him who alone does great wonders: for his mercy endures forever.”

(Psalms 136:1, 4; The Holy Bible)

“Whoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”

--Jesus Christ

(Matthew 23:12; The Holy Bible)

It's Palm Sunday!

“When they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that comes in the name of the Lord.”

(John 12:12b, 13; The Holy Bible)

“O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endures forever.”

(Psalms 136:3; The Holy Bible)

“I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.”

(Joel 2:25; The Holy Bible)

“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”

(Joel 2:28; The Holy Bible)

“He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.”

(Proverbs 3:34; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endures forever.”

(Psalms 136:2; The Holy Bible)

“Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.”

(Psalms 86:15; The Holy Bible)

How to Go to Heaven

“If you shall confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.”

(Romans 10:9; The Holy Bible)

“When we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.”

(2 Thessalonians 3:10; The Holy Bible)

“great is thy faithfulness.”

(Lamentations 3:23b; The Holy Bible)

“The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.”—Jesus Christ

(Matthew 21:42; Psalms 118:22; The Holy Bible)

“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”

(Psalms 103:8; The Holy Bible)

“… behold, the kingdom of God is within you.”

—Jesus Christ

 (Luke 17:21; The Holy Bible)

“In your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”

(1 Peter 3:15; The Holy Bible, New International Version, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“THERE WAS a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and shunned evil…this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.”

(Job 1:1, 3b; The Holy Bible)

“I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, …see you hurt not the oil and the wine.”

(Revelation 6:6b; The Holy Bible)

“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”

(Proverbs 8:13; The Holy Bible)

“This is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.”

(1 John 3:23; The Holy Bible)

“Greed causes fighting; trusting God leads to prosperity.”

(Proverbs 28:25; Living Bible Copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Publishers)

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen”

(Ephesians 3:20, 21; The Holy Bible)

“When this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.”

(1 Corinthians 15:54; The Holy Bible)

“O GIVE thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endures forever.”

(Psalms 118:1; The Holy Bible)

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”

—Jesus Christ

(John 11:25, 26; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“Man does not live bread by only, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of the LORD.”

(Deuteronomy 8:3b; The Holy Bible)

“Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.”

(Psalms 91:8; The Holy Bible)

“This is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He hears us: And if we know that He hears us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.”

(1 John 5:14, 15; The Holy Bible)

Standing on the Promises

(verse one)

Standing on the promises of Christ my King,

Thru eternal ages let His praises ring;

Glory in the highest I will shout and sing,

Standing on the promises of God.

CHORUS:

Standing, standing,

Standing on the promises of God my Saviour;

Standing, standing,

I’m standing on the promises of God.

(verse two)

Standing on the promises that cannot fail,

When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail

By the living word of God I shall prevail,

Standing on the promises of God.

CHORUS:

(verse three)

Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,

Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,

Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,

Standing on the promises of God.

CHORUS:

(verse four)

Standing on the promises I cannot fail,

List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call,

Resting in my Saviour as my all in all,

Standing on the promises of God.

CHORUS:

by R. Kelso Carter (1849-1928)

“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”--Jesus Christ 

(Matthew 21:22; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”

(Romans 5:20, 21; The Holy Bible)

“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.” 

(Isaiah 53:6; The Holy Bible)

“When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? Or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me not drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”—Jesus Christ

(Matthew 25: 31-46; The Holy Bible)

“Every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.”

(Revelation of Saint John the Divine 5:13; The Holy Bible)

“God is for us, who can be against us?” 

(Romans 8:31; The Holy Bible)

“Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”

(Matthew 18:3; The Holy Bible)

“(Charity) beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”

(1 Corinthians 13:7; The Holy Bible)

“A WISE son hears his father’s instruction: but a mocker does not hear rebuke.”

(Proverbs 13:1; The Holy Bible)

“The wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

(Romans 6:22; The Holy Bible)

“Sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace.”

(Romans 6:14; The Holy Bible)

“My enemies taunt me day after day and curse at me.”--David, King of Israel and Prophet

(Psalms 102:8; Living Bible Copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Publishers)

‘Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh: so you can’t do the things you want.”

(Galatians 5:16, 17; The Holy Bible)

“The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”

(Isaiah 40:3; The Holy Bible)

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.”

--Jesus Christ

(Luke 4:18, 19; The Holy Bible)

“THOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal.”

(1 Corinthians 13:1; The Holy Bible)

“I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top.”

(Psalms 102:7; The Holy Bible)

“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.”

(Psalms 34:8; The Holy Bible)

“My son, despise not the discipline of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whoever the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.”

(Proverbs 3:11, 12; The Holy Bible)

“He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.”

(Proverbs 13:24; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.”

(Proverbs 25:2; The Holy Bible)

“Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving. Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”

(Isaiah 6:9b, 10; The Holy Bible; New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“My soul has long dwelt with him that hates peace. I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.”

--David, King of Israel and prophet

(Psalms 120:6, 7; The Holy Bible)

“Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” 

(Isaiah 9:6; The Holy Bible)

“I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.”

(2 Corinthians 6:2; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“There are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.”

(John 21:25; The Holy Bible)

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has torment. He that fears is not made perfect in love.”

(1 John 4:18; The Holy Bible)

“PRAISE YE the LORD. O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures forever.”

(Psalms 106:1; The Holy Bible)

“The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” 

(John 1:17; The Holy Bible)

“Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.”

(1 Timothy 1:2; The Holy Bible)

“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loves is born of God, and knows God.” 

(1 John 4:7; The Holy Bible)

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” 

(Revelation 22:21; The Holy Bible)

“O GIVE thanks to the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endures forever.”

(Psalm 136:1; The Holy Bible)

“Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

(Romans 12:21; The Holy Bible)

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

—Saint Paul the Apostle

(Romans 1:7b; The Holy Bible)

“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.” 

(Psalm 145:8; The Holy Bible)

“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.”--Jesus Christ 

(Luke 18:17; The Holy Bible)

“Surely, he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.” 

(Isaiah 53:4; The Holy Bible)

“Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”

(Galatians 5:26; The Holy Bible)

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”--Jesus Christ 

(Matthew 6:9-13; The Holy Bible)

“Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.”

(1 Peter 2:24; The Holy Bible)

“And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.”

(Revelation 19:20; The Holy Bible)

“We are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

(Romans 3:37b; The Holy Bible)

“Be sober. Be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith.” 

(1 Peter 5:8) (The Holy Bible)

“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.”

--Jesus Christ

(Matthew 6:33; The Holy Bible)

“Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” 

(Matthew 9:35; The Holy Bible)

“…Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 

(Matthew 16:16; The Holy Bible)

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”

(Hebrews 13:8; The Holy Bible)

“…whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”

(James 2:10; The Holy Bible)

I Surrender All

All to Jesus I surrender,

All to Him I freely give;

I will ever love and trust Him,

In His presence daily live.

I surrender all,

I surrender all,

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

I surrender all.

All to Jesus I surrender,

Humbly at His feet I bow;

Worldly pleasures all forsaken,

Take me, Jesus, take me now.

I surrender all,

I surrender all,

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

I surrender all.

All to Jesus I surrender,

Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;

Let me feel the Holy Spirit--

Truly know that Thou are mine.

I surrender all,

I surrender all,

All to Thee, my blessed Savior,

I surrender all.

By Judson W. De Venter (1855-1939)

and Winfield S. Weeden (1847-1908)

“they…watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.”

(Matthew 27:54b; The Holy Bible)

“…he shall purify the sons of Levi…”

(Malachi 3:3b; The Holy Bible)

“He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”

--Jesus Christ 

(John 3:18; The Holy Bible)

There will be no, "I Love God", Show tomorrow.

The Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the serenity 

to accept the things I can’t change;

change the things I can,

and the wisdom to know the difference.

Thanks, In Jesus Name, Amen.

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

--Solomon, King of Israel and Prophet

(Proverbs 3:5, 6; The Holy Bible)

“In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” 
--David, King of Israel and Prophet

(Psalms 94:19; The Holy Bible, New King James Version Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.)

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” 

(Isaiah 1:18; The Holy Bible)

“Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
--Jesus Christ

(Matthew 5:20; The Holy Bible)

“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
--Jesus Christ, to His disciples, after He resurrected from the dead 

(Mark 16:16; The Holy Bible)

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine…

“…the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are  saved, it is the power of God."

(1 Corinthians 1:18; The Holy Bible)

Softly and Tenderly

“Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,

Calling for you and for me;

See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,

Watching for you and for me.

Come home,

Come home,

Ye who are weary, come home.

Earnestly, tenderly,

Jesus is calling,

Calling, O sinner, come home!

O for the wonderful love He has promised,

Promised for you and for me!

Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,

Pardon for you and for me.

Come home,

Come home,

Ye who are weary, come home.

Earnestly, tenderly,

Jesus is calling,

Calling, O sinner, come home!

By Will L. Thompson (1847-1909)

 It's the first day of Lent. A celebration of the time Jesus fasted for 40 days. It's a time of watching and praying, a time to examine our consciences. It's a time of reconciliation with Him. It's a time for the prodigals to come back to Him. God is waiting to run to meet you with open arms, put a ring on your finger, a robe on your back, kill the fatted calf and have a feast to rejoice at your returning. He's wishing you would return.

“PRAISE YE the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.” 

(Psalms 146:1; The Holy Bible)

“…God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

(2 Timothy 1:7; The Holy Bible)

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.”--Jesus Christ 

(Matthew 13:44; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, by International Bible Society)

“Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.” 

(Psalms 103:22; The Holy Bible)

“…Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.” (Hebrews 10:30; The Holy Bible)

Dear Lord, give me neither poverty nor riches...

“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Lest I be full and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.” (Proverbs 30: 8, 9; The Holy Bible)

"I Love God", has been cancelled today due to illness.

 God willing, I hope to see you next Sunday on newjerusalem.tv. Hopefully, it will be aired as scheduled.
Peace and joy to you and yours,
Bill

“…every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”

—Jesus Christ

(Matthew 12:36)

“Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.”

—Psalm of David, Prophet and King of Israel

(Psalms 118:28; The Holy Bible)

Watch, "I Love God", LIVE tomorrow, Sunday, March 2nd, 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central/9 a.m. Mountain/8 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on newjerusalem.tv and Google+. I'll be hosting it, so be sure to tune in for some good encouragement.
--Peace and joy to you and yours,
Bill

“Sing praises to the LORD, which dwells in Zion: declare among the people his doings.” 

(Psalm 9:11; The Holy Bible)

“I will bless the LORD at all times:..."

 "...his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”

—David, King of Israel and Prophet

(Psalm 34:1; The Holy Bible)

Jesus’ First Miracle: He Turned Water Into Wine

“…there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee…when they wanted wine the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’

His mother said to the servants, ‘Whatever he says to you, to it.’

Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the water pots with water.’

 And they filled them…When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine…the governor of the feast called the bridegroom…This is the beginning of miracles Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.”

(John 2:1b, 3, 5, 7, 9b, 11; The Holy Bible)

“He that hides hatred with lying lips, and he that utters slander, is a fool.” 

(Proverbs 10:18; The Holy Bible)

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“…I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life. But I trusted in thee, O LORD; I said, Thou art my God.”

--David, Prophet and King of Israel

(Psalms 31:13, 14; The Holy Bible)

Here's a a saying I want to share that I got by following @PastorJohnHagee on Twitter. He comes up with some very wise ones:

"Love is like loaves and fishes; it doesn't 

multiply until you give it away."

“Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.”

(Luke 3:14b; The Holy Bible)

“…be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” 

(Ephesians 5:18; The Holy Bible)

A House Divided Against Itself

“Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.”

(Matthew 12: 22-30; The Holy Bible)

“…God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are; that no flesh should glory in his presence.”

(1 Corinthians 1:27, 28; The Holy Bible)

“…in her (The City of Babylon) was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.”

(Revelation 18:24; The Holy Bible)

By faith the elders obtained a good report.

(see Hebrews 11:2;The Holy Bible)

“…if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.” 

(1 John 1:7; The Holy Bible)

Faith of Our Fathers

“Faith of our fathers, living still

I spite of dungeon, fire and sword—

O how our hearts beat high with joy

When e’er we hear that glorious word!

Faith of our fathers, holy faith,

We will be true to thee till death!

Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,

Were still in heart and conscience free,

How sweet would be their children’s fate

If they, like them, could die for thee!

Faith of our fathers, holy faith,

We will be true to thee till death!

Faith of our fathers, we will love

Both friend and foe in all our strife;

And preach thee too, as love knows how,

By kindly words and virtuous life.

Faith of our fathers, holy faith,

We will be true to thee till death!

by Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863
and Henri F. Hemy, 1818-1888
Adapted by James G. Walton, 1821-1905

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.” 

(Matthew 1:18; The Holy Bible)

“He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.”

(Proverbs 13:24; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.”

(Psalms 31:12; The Holy Bible)

“…he (Jesus) poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel...” 

(John 13:5; The Holy Bible)

“…You men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven.”

(Acts 1:11; The Holy Bible)

PART TWO OF "THE REVELATION" READ ALOUD ON VIDEO

This is the second part of my two part series in which I read The Revelation of Saint John the Divine aloud and recorded it on video. If you were able to view and listen to part one, I hope you enjoyed it. I was blessed by reading it aloud. I hope these videos encourage you in your walk with Christ.

This reading is from The King James Version of The Holy Bible. It is a literal, archaic translation. I usually read The Amplified Bible translation. That is a paraphrased version. This time I read from The King James Version because it is in the public domain. No one owns the copyright to it, so there's no need to get permission. I would like to know if I need permission to read a modern translation. I should email the publisher of the Amplified Bible and see if he would mind my reading it on the world wide web.

Click on the link below to go to the Youtube video of me reading this aloud. This second and last video of the series is about 41 minutes long. The nice thing about watching Youtube videos is, you can pause it if you want to get a drink or go to the restroom. 

Jesus said, "Will you not watch with me one hour?"
Here's your chance. It won't even last an hour. Sit back, relax and enjoy the reading of chapters 12-22 of the little book called The Revelation.

Click this link to view the video.

Peace and joy,
Bill

PART ONE OF "THE REVELATION" READ ALOUD ON VIDEO (two part series)

I made two videos of my reading of The Revelation of Saint John the Divine. This is the last book of the King James Version of The Holy Bible. The Revelation is made up of 22 chapters. The first video is chapters 1-11. The second video is chapters 12 -22.

The first video lasts about 46 minutes. If you have time, get a cold or hot drink, turn up the volume and be blessed by hearing The Revelation read aloud. It blesses me by reading it. I hope you will be blessed by hearing it read. Click on the link below and, if the link works, you should be able to hear and see me reading. You may want to use headphones, but I felt the audio quality is pretty good. I used a headset to record the video so it should be loud and clear.

Click here to view and listen to video.

Peace and joy,
Bill

“…he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once…”

(1 Corinthians 15: 4-6; The Holy Bible)

“…you must not be called masters (leaders), for you have one Master (Leader), the Christ.”

 (Matthew 23:10; Scripture quotations taken from THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE, Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org)

“…there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.” 

(1 Corinthians 12:25, 26; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name forever.” 

(Psalms 44:8; The Holy Bible)

When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in an Australian country town, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value.
Later, when the nurses were going through his meagre possessions, They found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital.
One nurse took her copy to Melbourne. The old man's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas editions of magazines around the country and appearing in magazines for Mental Health. A slide presentation has also been made based on his simple, but eloquent, poem. And this old man, with nothing left to give to the world, is now the author of this 'anonymous' poem winging across the Internet.


CRANKY OLD MAN

What do you see nurses? . . .. . .What do you see?
What are you thinking .. . when you're looking at me?
A cranky old man, . . . . . .not very wise,
Uncertain of habit .. . . . . . . .. with faraway eyes?
Who dribbles his food .. . ... . . and makes no reply.
When you say in a loud voice . .'I do wish you'd try!'
Who seems not to notice . . .the things that you do.
And forever is losing . . . . . .. . . A sock or shoe?
Who, resisting or not . . . ... lets you do as you will,
With bathing and feeding . . . .The long day to fill?
Is that what you're thinking?. .Is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, nurse .you're not looking at me.
I'll tell you who I am . . . . .. As I sit here so still,
As I do at your bidding, .. . . . as I eat at your will.
I'm a small child of Ten . .with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters .. . . .. . who love one another
A young boy of Sixteen . . . .. with wings on his feet
Dreaming that soon now . . .. . . a lover he'll meet.
A groom soon at Twenty . . . ..my heart gives a leap.
Remembering, the vows .. .. .that I promised to keep.
At Twenty-Five, now . . . . .I have young of my own.
Who need me to guide . . . And a secure happy home.
A man of Thirty . .. . . . . My young now grown fast,
Bound to each other . . .. With ties that should last.
At Forty, my young sons .. .have grown and are gone,
But my woman is beside me . . to see I don't mourn.
At Fifty, once more, .. ...Babies play 'round my knee,
Again, we know children . . . . My loved one and me.
Dark days are upon me . . . . My wife is now dead.
I look at the future ... . . . . I shudder with dread.
For my young are all rearing .. . . young of their own.
And I think of the years . . . And the love that I've known.
I'm now an old man . . . . . . .. and nature is cruel.
It's jest to make old age . . . . . . . look like a fool.
The body, it crumbles .. .. . grace and vigour, depart.
There is now a stone . . . where I once had a heart.
But inside this old carcass . A young man still dwells,
And now and again . . . . . my battered heart swells
I remember the joys . . . . .. . I remember the pain.
And I'm loving and living . . . . . . . life over again.
I think of the years, all too few . . .. gone too fast.
And accept the stark fact . . . that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, people .. . . . .. . . open and see.
Not a cranky old man .
Look closer . . . . see .. .. . .. .... . ME!!


Remember this poem when you next meet an older person who you might brush aside without looking at the young soul within ... We will all, one day, be there, too!

“The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.” 

(Proverbs 15:25; The Holy Bible)

David, the King of Israel goes on to write, “He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.” (Psalms 2:4; The Holy Bible)

You may recognize these verses in this post and the previous one, from Psalms 2:2-4, in the oratorio, "The Messiah", By George Frederic` Handel

“The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.”

(Psalms 2:2, 3; The Holy Bible)

“Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.”

(Hebrews 3:3; The Holy Bible New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”

—Jesus Christ

(John 11:25; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” 

(Romans 12:21; The Holy Bible)

“…Thomas answered and said unto him, ‘My Lord and my God.’” 

(John 20:28; The Holy Bible)

“As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”—Jesus Christ

 (John 9:5; The Holy Bible)

“NOW FAITH is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” 

(Hebrews 11:1; The Holy Bible)

“What, could you not watch with me one hour?”

—Jesus Christ

(Matthew 26:40b; The Holy Bible)

“…the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” 

(Hebrews 4:12; The Holy Bible)

“IN THE beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” 

(Genesis 1:1; The Holy Bible)

“…you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”

(Romans 8:15; The Holy Bible)

“This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” 

–David, Prophet and King of Israel

(Psalms 118:24; The Holy Bible)

“These six things does the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brothers.” –Solomon, Prophet and King of Israel

(Proverbs 6:16-19; The Holy Bible)

“Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful than ten rulers in a city.” 

--Solomon, Prophet and King of Israel

(Ecclesiastes 7:19;  The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“…nothing shall be impossible unto you.”

—Jesus Christ

 (Matthew 17:20b; The Holy Bible)

“I am the vine, ye are the branches.”—Jesus Christ

(John 15:5a; The Holy Bible)

“…my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.” 

–Jesus Christ

(John 6:55; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”—Moses

 (Deuteronomy 31:6; The Holy Bible; New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”—Jesus Christ

(John 10: 11; The Holy Bible)

“…they pierced my hands and my feet.  I can count all my bones…”

(Psalms 22:16b, 17a; The Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society)

“…one day is with the LORD as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”

(2 Peter 3:8b; The Holy Bible)

“The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”

(Psalms 29:11; The Holy Bible)

“GOD BE merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us.”

 (Psalms 67:1; The Holy Bible)

There's room at the cross for you.

“A fool’s fun is being bad; a wise man’s fun is being wise!”

(Proverbs 10:23; Living Bible Copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois 60189)

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

--Jesus Christ

(John 15:13; The Holy Bible)

“…if he eats the bread and drinks from the cup unworthily, not thinking about the body of Christ and what it means, he is eating and drinking God’s judgment upon himself; for he is trifling with the death of Christ. That is why many of you are weak and sick, and some have even died.” 

(1 Corinthians 11:29, 30: The Living Bible, Copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois 60189 All rights reserved)

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”

--Jesus Christ

 (Mark 1:15; The Holy Bible)

It's 27 degrees outside with snow squalls. This is what's happening inside for lunch. It's Bean and Sausage Soup made with my Homemade American Sausage (it's my top secret, special blend of herbs and spices). It cooked overnight in the slow cooker for 11 hours. Nice day to be inside with a bowl of hot soup.

God's peace and joy to you all. Stay warm,

Bill