"His Word" is a place that I can share with you some of what God has to say to us through His Word, the Bible. I have heard many times in my life that "life does not come with an instruction manual". I used to believe that statement, then several years ago I realized that life DOES come with an instruction manual - it's called The Bible! There are no questions, no problems, no sadness or trials that you cannot find the answer to in this book!
This is also a place that I want to share resources with you. Things like online Bibles and Studies, as well as Conferences that are coming to town that I think you might find interesting and useful. You just never know what I might put on this page! But I promise you it will always be encouraging and hopefully inspiring. So this is the direction this page will go and I hope you will check back often!
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Nick Vujicic
Have you seen this man before? Have you heard about him? He is amazing! Nick is a man that was born with no arms and no legs. But his message is so powerful and his joy so contagious. I hope you will take a few minutes to watch his video. I think it will both touch you and inspire you. I would love to see him in person. I think I have watched every video he has made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo_24_qTNac
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Just a little Peace in a Chaotic World
(I shared this on my blog on April 18, 2013, but I thought it should be here as well)
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Nick Vujicic
Have you seen this man before? Have you heard about him? He is amazing! Nick is a man that was born with no arms and no legs. But his message is so powerful and his joy so contagious. I hope you will take a few minutes to watch his video. I think it will both touch you and inspire you. I would love to see him in person. I think I have watched every video he has made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo_24_qTNac
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Just a little Peace in a Chaotic World
(I shared this on my blog on April 18, 2013, but I thought it should be here as well)
In the midst of all the chaos that has been going on in the world this week, I thought I'd share a little story of Peace with you all tonight.
The other day my husband was cleaning up the yard, trimming bushes etc after work. Finally it got too dark for him to finish so he had to leave some branches etc on the lawn. The next morning I went outside and found a Spanish dove snuggled down in my grass holding an olive branch that Gary had left behind. I just just stood there and looked at her for several minutes and she seemed very content to let me be so close.
As I stood there I thought to myself - how wonderful this is. I felt like God had sent this little dove to me as a reminder of His peace. In fact I have named her "Peace" I wish I could have gotten a picture of my little dove but sadly my big dog came running out and scared her away.
Although my little dove was easily scared off by my big pit/ridgeback dog when she came barking and running into the yard. God's peace is not so easily scared away. In fact His peace will scare off the Big Scary" things in your life!
It has been a couple of days since Peace came to visit, but I can't get her off of my mind - so I figured I would share her with you.
The other day my husband was cleaning up the yard, trimming bushes etc after work. Finally it got too dark for him to finish so he had to leave some branches etc on the lawn. The next morning I went outside and found a Spanish dove snuggled down in my grass holding an olive branch that Gary had left behind. I just just stood there and looked at her for several minutes and she seemed very content to let me be so close.
As I stood there I thought to myself - how wonderful this is. I felt like God had sent this little dove to me as a reminder of His peace. In fact I have named her "Peace" I wish I could have gotten a picture of my little dove but sadly my big dog came running out and scared her away.
Although my little dove was easily scared off by my big pit/ridgeback dog when she came barking and running into the yard. God's peace is not so easily scared away. In fact His peace will scare off the Big Scary" things in your life!
It has been a couple of days since Peace came to visit, but I can't get her off of my mind - so I figured I would share her with you.
I did not take this picture - I found it online. But this is what my little dove looked like
May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
The Lord be with all of you.
The Lord be with all of you.
(2 Thes 3:16)
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My Bible Study Notes
My Life Verse
I try to study my Bible daily, I am not always successful, but I try. I typically do topical studies, or studies of complete books of the Bible. This past Christmas I decided to study the birth narratives in the Gospels. It made my Christmas holiday much more meaningful to me and I learned a lot through my study. I think I ended up with about 35 pages of typed notes. I also recently studied the book of Ruth in the Old Testament. This was a study that changed my life!
I like to do word studies (etymology) and understand the original language and customs when I study. I also like to really explore each "character" that is in the story. Another thing I really like to do in my studies is compare scriptures from the Old and New Testaments; it is fascinating how they blend together so seamlessly!
Right now I am studying Passion week (Jesus' last week on earth). It is proving to be a challenging study. So much so, that I even took a field trip to my local synagogue to meet with the Rabbi for some deeper understanding about Passover.
I would like to offer you my notes on any of the studies that I have done for your own study time. Mind you, I am not a Biblical scholar and am by far not an expert. But I am a lover of God's word and a diligent student. If you are interested, just shoot me an email and let me know what notes you would like to have and I will gladly send you the document file. (be sure to include your e-mail address)
Below is a list of the notes I have typed and ready. I will add more as I finish them.
The Nativity - The Christmas Story
The Book of Ruth - A Story of provision, protection, grace and redemption
The Book of James - Live what you believe
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I have what I call my "Life Verse" it is a scripture that really speaks to me and that I tend to remember always, that directs me and comforts me. In fact, it is on a set of canvases that hang in my studio.
My Life Verse is Jeremiah 29:11-13. . .
11For I know the
plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans
to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12Then you will call
upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13You will seek me
and find me when you seek me with all your heart
Throughout my life I have found such comfort and peace in that verse! How awesome it is to know that the Creator of Universe has a plan for MY Life (and yours) and that plan is for me to be fortunate and successful. It is a plan that gives me hope, and an expectation of good in my life! All I have to do is talk to Him and He will listen to me! I just have to look for Him and I will find Him!
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Look Who's Coming to Town
No one that I am aware of right now - but stay tuned and hopefully soon. . .
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Links and Other Resources
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Biblos.comhttp://biblos.com/ - a great resource!
It has the Bible in 18 different translations, an Atlas' , Concordance, Commentaries, Devotions and so much more.
Desert Breeze Community Church - This is my church home.
You can listen to Pastor Ray's exciting messages right here online! You can also check to see what all is going on at DBCC and even request prayer here.
2 comments:
SO nice to find your blog, and to see the "His Word" section!! May He bless your efforts to spread the Good News far and wide. I'm a Seattle mom of 4 daughters, 2 grown and married, 2 still at home. My mom is also a believer in Jesus, living in Milton FL. I'll have to check the map to see how far that is from Desert Breeze. I was saved in 1983 and pretty much always been in the Calvary Chapel scene, love listening to CSN radio (can't get KWAVE here (So. Calif. station). Keep on serving Him, will def. be checking back to your blog. ><@))> veronica
SO nice to find your blog, and to see the "His Word" section!! May He bless your efforts to spread the Good News far and wide. I'm a Seattle mom of 4 daughters, 2 grown and married, 2 still at home. My mom is also a believer in Jesus, living in Milton FL. I'll have to check the map to see how far that is from Desert Breeze. I was saved in 1983 and pretty much always been in the Calvary Chapel scene, love listening to CSN radio (can't get KWAVE here (So. Calif. station). Keep on serving Him, will def. be checking back to your blog. ><@))> veronica
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