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Here is some love from Jesus and Our Heavenly Father for everyone.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Cancer
I was born and raised in the Denver Metropolitan area. I have read and studied the Bible for about 42 years. (Ever since I was 11 years old, and now I am 53). I love helping people, because of how Christ's love has helped me in my life. My helping ministry is a modern cutting edge ministry. My vision for this helps is to: 1)First and foremost, pray to Jesus for wisdom, love, patience, and knowledge. 2) Show people that I care 2) Help them with their personal dilemmas 3) Encourage, inspire, and edify 4) Help with modern technological issues.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Patience
Romans 5:4 NASB
4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;
Even though it is tough to be patient sometimes, this is one of the benefits. We are taught patience (perseverance) through our trials. I know, we all want to fix the problem quickly, but if we are patient, God will give us the answer in our time of need. No, God will not do everything for us; that's why He gave us a brain! However, we are to trust him FIRST. The old saying, "God helps those who help themselves", is not in the Bible. The often quoted phrase came from an episode of "Little House on the Prairie". We are to trust in Him first, not ourselves, not other people, nor the situation. "Seek Ye FIRST the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." THATIS WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS! Does this mean that God will let us
have anything we want? No, it means that He will provide for all our needs according to His perfect and Holy will for our lives. O:-)
I was born and raised in the Denver Metropolitan area. I have read and studied the Bible for about 42 years. (Ever since I was 11 years old, and now I am 53). I love helping people, because of how Christ's love has helped me in my life. My helping ministry is a modern cutting edge ministry. My vision for this helps is to: 1)First and foremost, pray to Jesus for wisdom, love, patience, and knowledge. 2) Show people that I care 2) Help them with their personal dilemmas 3) Encourage, inspire, and edify 4) Help with modern technological issues.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Interpretation
Today's blog topic is scriptural interpretation.. I am not the expert on the subject, as no one is except God. There are many ministers, counselors, and physicians who deal in this areas of all of our lives. My question is this: How do we decide on where to go for the absolute truth in Biblical interpretation? There have been many ministers who have been shunned by their congregations, as well as communities for misguiding others with misinterpreted messages that they have given their congregations. The only solution that I can think of is to follow the Bible and strive to use it as a guideline for one's life. In with that, we all need to ask for God's guidance through the Holy Spirit to help us understand His Word. Yes, pastors, teachers and prophets have their own gifts as God enables them, but as the Bible says, we are to test the spirits to see if they are from God. That being said, when we study the Scriptures, we need to earnestly ask God to open our spiritual eyes when reading them. If we read them through just the natural senses, we can often get confused, and get some of our own human ideas in there that conflict with the Holy Spirit. For the Bible says that we are to "trust in the Lord thy God with all thine Heart, and LEAN NOT on thine own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct thine paths". O:-) Scripture interpretation is a spiritual thing, not a mankind thing.
I was born and raised in the Denver Metropolitan area. I have read and studied the Bible for about 42 years. (Ever since I was 11 years old, and now I am 53). I love helping people, because of how Christ's love has helped me in my life. My helping ministry is a modern cutting edge ministry. My vision for this helps is to: 1)First and foremost, pray to Jesus for wisdom, love, patience, and knowledge. 2) Show people that I care 2) Help them with their personal dilemmas 3) Encourage, inspire, and edify 4) Help with modern technological issues.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Life in Jesus
"Tis only one life, twill soon be past. Only what's done for Christ will last." This is a favorite phrase that I have seen a few times over the years. I know that it isn't in scripture, but the basic concept follows around a scriptural principle.
There are a lot of people who think that just doing good deeds, going to church, praying, etc. makes one a Christian and thus will save a person from going to Hell. That is far from the truth. While those things are good to do, they do not guarantee one's salvation. What makes a person a Christian, and thus guaranteeing Eternal Life with the Father, is the belief in Jesus Christ as one's Lord and Savior, and actively seeking Him each and every day. For the Word says in the Old Testament, "All our works are as filthy rags". What that verse means, is that if we try to earn our salvation by doing good works, we are deceiving ourselves. For Jesus said, "I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life. No man cometh unto The Father, except by Me!" Yes, God is a loving God, but He is also a just and righteous God. Because He is righteous, sin can't reside in His presence. When we have accepted Jesus as Lord into our hearts and lives, we have the righteousness through Christ, and thus we can be in God's presence for all eternity. Yes, faith without works is dead, but also the reverse is true. Works without faith is dead too. We need faith in Jesus, but the works part is the spiritual fruits actively abiding in our lives.
May God Bless each and every one of you reading this post. I know that I haven't posted in a while, but I am going to try to make an effort to post more frequently. O:-)
I was born and raised in the Denver Metropolitan area. I have read and studied the Bible for about 42 years. (Ever since I was 11 years old, and now I am 53). I love helping people, because of how Christ's love has helped me in my life. My helping ministry is a modern cutting edge ministry. My vision for this helps is to: 1)First and foremost, pray to Jesus for wisdom, love, patience, and knowledge. 2) Show people that I care 2) Help them with their personal dilemmas 3) Encourage, inspire, and edify 4) Help with modern technological issues.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
It's a New Year!
Today is the beginning of the rest of our lives. One year is past, and another new one is here. Do you have any regrets about last year, or are you happy with whatever happened? Whichever way life has gone, Jesus and our Heavenly Father have it all in control. For in His Precious Word, it states that He knows every hair on our heads, and also has known us since we were in the womb. This means that He knows EVERYTHING about us. He has given us a hope and a future.
What is one of the biggest obstacles that happens when we all look into the future? We ALL, including your truly, worry. How can we help to prevent worry? There is a BIG promise in His Word. It says in Matthew that we don't need to worry, because he has it all covered. ( I am just paraphrasing what the Word says. This is very close to what it says, just not exact word for word.) Anyhoo, Matthew states that if He cares for the birds by clothing them and giving them shelter, how much more will He take care of us?
What causes our worries? They are caused by all of us looking at the events of the world through our natural eyes. Two verses come to mind. One states that we are to trust the Lord with all of our heart, AND LEAN NOT ON OUR UNDERSTANDING. It also states in another verse to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things shall be ours as well. To paraphrase this, it states that if we put Him first, and put on our spiritual eyes, He will take provide all of our needs.
On another final note, do you often feel inadequate? It is normal that we feel that way from time to time. "And such confidence we have in God through Christ Jesus. Not that we are adequate to consider anything as coming as from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God." 2 Cor 3 vs. 4-5. A song also comes to mind. It says, "My hope is found on nothing less, than Jesus blood and righteousness". Sure, life will never be easy, but God through Jesus has given us the tools through the Bible and the Holy Spirit to guide us through life's obstacles. The first thing that we have to do, is to get ourselves and our foolish pride out of the way, so that He can work mightily in our lives. May God Bless each and every one of you in this New Year 2012! O:-)
What is one of the biggest obstacles that happens when we all look into the future? We ALL, including your truly, worry. How can we help to prevent worry? There is a BIG promise in His Word. It says in Matthew that we don't need to worry, because he has it all covered. ( I am just paraphrasing what the Word says. This is very close to what it says, just not exact word for word.) Anyhoo, Matthew states that if He cares for the birds by clothing them and giving them shelter, how much more will He take care of us?
What causes our worries? They are caused by all of us looking at the events of the world through our natural eyes. Two verses come to mind. One states that we are to trust the Lord with all of our heart, AND LEAN NOT ON OUR UNDERSTANDING. It also states in another verse to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things shall be ours as well. To paraphrase this, it states that if we put Him first, and put on our spiritual eyes, He will take provide all of our needs.
On another final note, do you often feel inadequate? It is normal that we feel that way from time to time. "And such confidence we have in God through Christ Jesus. Not that we are adequate to consider anything as coming as from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God." 2 Cor 3 vs. 4-5. A song also comes to mind. It says, "My hope is found on nothing less, than Jesus blood and righteousness". Sure, life will never be easy, but God through Jesus has given us the tools through the Bible and the Holy Spirit to guide us through life's obstacles. The first thing that we have to do, is to get ourselves and our foolish pride out of the way, so that He can work mightily in our lives. May God Bless each and every one of you in this New Year 2012! O:-)
I was born and raised in the Denver Metropolitan area. I have read and studied the Bible for about 42 years. (Ever since I was 11 years old, and now I am 53). I love helping people, because of how Christ's love has helped me in my life. My helping ministry is a modern cutting edge ministry. My vision for this helps is to: 1)First and foremost, pray to Jesus for wisdom, love, patience, and knowledge. 2) Show people that I care 2) Help them with their personal dilemmas 3) Encourage, inspire, and edify 4) Help with modern technological issues.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Family
There is nothing greater than having the love of a family. However, in this complicated world that we live in, there seems to be a breakdown of traditional family values.
Every person is unique and wonderful, since we are all created in God's own image.
It also states that he knows everything about us. He knows every hair on our head. He even knows every thought that we have, even before we have one. He even knew us when we were in the womb.
You are probably thinking, then why does he allow some family to get out of love for each other? This. Goes back to the Garden of Eden. Ever since Eve and Adam ate from the Tree Of Life, there have been troubles. We all lost the ability to walk and talk with God on a one on one, and a. Face to face basis.
That was the beginning of the freedom of choice. God wants us to choose our paths. He wants us to follow Him out of our love for Him. He doesn't want us to be like robots, where He controls every move.
However, with this "free choice", it unleashes a lot of problems, if they aren't dealt with by following His Word. For it says, "From within the heart comes all kinds of evil. From within man comes murder, envy, strife, covetousness, greed, bitterness, anger, rage...".
We have a choice to go through life our own way, or to go through it with God's guidance through His Word.
In it, it is said, "Thy Word is A Light unto my feet, and a Light unto my Path.". It also says, "I have hidden my heart in Thy Word, so that I may not sin against Thee.".
Now what does that mean? Does that mean that God will prevent us from sinning? Not at all! What it is implying that if we meditate on His Word, it will help us to make better decisions to get closer to the heart of God.
"For the Fruits of The Spirit are: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Gentleness, Kindness, and Self Control." This verse can be found in Philippians 4.
In other words, if left to our own devices and only relying on rationalizations in our own minds, we will have loads of troubles.
Just like a car's owner's manual helps us to get to know our cars, The Bible is God's "Owner's Manual" that helps us to get to know Him better, and gives us the tools that we need to work through every day life.
Family relationships are the responsibility of each and every person in it. We all make mistakes, and it only makes things worse when blame sets in.
No faults that anyone has gives anyone the justification for others to hold grudges. It is much better to get whatever issues out on the table, deal with them, then press on and strive to have a wholesome future together. It will never be easy, but by using the precepts found in "The Good Book", life will be a lot easier. When we hold grudges, it actually hurts the grudge maker worse Than the person that the grudge is against.
"May the Peace Of God that passes all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, now and forevermore, Amen".
Every person is unique and wonderful, since we are all created in God's own image.
It also states that he knows everything about us. He knows every hair on our head. He even knows every thought that we have, even before we have one. He even knew us when we were in the womb.
You are probably thinking, then why does he allow some family to get out of love for each other? This. Goes back to the Garden of Eden. Ever since Eve and Adam ate from the Tree Of Life, there have been troubles. We all lost the ability to walk and talk with God on a one on one, and a. Face to face basis.
That was the beginning of the freedom of choice. God wants us to choose our paths. He wants us to follow Him out of our love for Him. He doesn't want us to be like robots, where He controls every move.
However, with this "free choice", it unleashes a lot of problems, if they aren't dealt with by following His Word. For it says, "From within the heart comes all kinds of evil. From within man comes murder, envy, strife, covetousness, greed, bitterness, anger, rage...".
We have a choice to go through life our own way, or to go through it with God's guidance through His Word.
In it, it is said, "Thy Word is A Light unto my feet, and a Light unto my Path.". It also says, "I have hidden my heart in Thy Word, so that I may not sin against Thee.".
Now what does that mean? Does that mean that God will prevent us from sinning? Not at all! What it is implying that if we meditate on His Word, it will help us to make better decisions to get closer to the heart of God.
"For the Fruits of The Spirit are: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Gentleness, Kindness, and Self Control." This verse can be found in Philippians 4.
In other words, if left to our own devices and only relying on rationalizations in our own minds, we will have loads of troubles.
Just like a car's owner's manual helps us to get to know our cars, The Bible is God's "Owner's Manual" that helps us to get to know Him better, and gives us the tools that we need to work through every day life.
Family relationships are the responsibility of each and every person in it. We all make mistakes, and it only makes things worse when blame sets in.
No faults that anyone has gives anyone the justification for others to hold grudges. It is much better to get whatever issues out on the table, deal with them, then press on and strive to have a wholesome future together. It will never be easy, but by using the precepts found in "The Good Book", life will be a lot easier. When we hold grudges, it actually hurts the grudge maker worse Than the person that the grudge is against.
"May the Peace Of God that passes all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, now and forevermore, Amen".
I was born and raised in the Denver Metropolitan area. I have read and studied the Bible for about 42 years. (Ever since I was 11 years old, and now I am 53). I love helping people, because of how Christ's love has helped me in my life. My helping ministry is a modern cutting edge ministry. My vision for this helps is to: 1)First and foremost, pray to Jesus for wisdom, love, patience, and knowledge. 2) Show people that I care 2) Help them with their personal dilemmas 3) Encourage, inspire, and edify 4) Help with modern technological issues.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Worry
I have touched on this in one of my previous blogs, and am touching on it again. What is the cause of most of our stresses in life? It is the worry monster. Jesus has told me, again and again, the passage in the book of Matthew Chapter 6. I am not quoting verse by verse, but this is my own paraphrase. If God is going to take care of the birds, make sure they have clothing, food, and shelter, won't he do the same exact thing for us? In this day that we live in, things can get out of hand in a big way, and very quickly. We all do this one thing. We all focus on the temporary problems, instead of the solutions. Some of us just shut down and stress about the mountain before us, some of us "crawl into a hole", get depressed, and pull the sheets over our heads. Some of us make jokes about the circumstances, and others have what I call "alligator skin" and let it roll off our back, and then look for the solutions, instead of focusing on the problem.
Jesus has said that He will never leave us nor forsake us, He is with us forever. He is preparing a mansion for us, for that great and glorious day, when we will live with Him forever. He loves us and cares deeply for all of us.
>>Pastor Jax<< O:-)
Jesus has said that He will never leave us nor forsake us, He is with us forever. He is preparing a mansion for us, for that great and glorious day, when we will live with Him forever. He loves us and cares deeply for all of us.
>>Pastor Jax<< O:-)
I was born and raised in the Denver Metropolitan area. I have read and studied the Bible for about 42 years. (Ever since I was 11 years old, and now I am 53). I love helping people, because of how Christ's love has helped me in my life. My helping ministry is a modern cutting edge ministry. My vision for this helps is to: 1)First and foremost, pray to Jesus for wisdom, love, patience, and knowledge. 2) Show people that I care 2) Help them with their personal dilemmas 3) Encourage, inspire, and edify 4) Help with modern technological issues.
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