Ever get a song in your head and can't get it out? Vicki Yohe singing He's Been Faithful has been that song for me for the past few days, ever since Hubby had it blasting through the house Saturday morning. It's been a favorite for years but I hadn't heard it in a while.
Right now it feels as though God is speaking to me through this song, branding this message into my heart and mind that I might offer it back to Him in thanksgiving. I can't begin to express the many ways in which God has been faithful to me and to my family.
You've been faithful, Your love and your mercy I see...
Great is thy faithfulness...morning by morning...
Do you see His faithfulness in your life?
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wednesday Worship: Offering
What have you done for God lately?
Sound absurb? It's not.
What have you given God? Have you given Him your worship, your praise?
Have you given Him your service, your time, your talent?
Have you given Him your hands, your feet, your heart for His use?
These are the thoughts that ran through my mind as I listened to this song, Offering by Paul Baloche, on the radio the other day.
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing,
Jesus, may You receive the honor that You're due
O Lord I bring an offering to You
Well?
Sound absurb? It's not.
What have you given God? Have you given Him your worship, your praise?
Have you given Him your service, your time, your talent?
Have you given Him your hands, your feet, your heart for His use?
These are the thoughts that ran through my mind as I listened to this song, Offering by Paul Baloche, on the radio the other day.
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing,
Jesus, may You receive the honor that You're due
O Lord I bring an offering to You
Well?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday Worship: Faithful Is Our God
God is faithful.
That feels like 'nuff said, but for those who aren't sure, know that God keeps His promises.
Simply put, you can count on Him.
Sometimes it may feel as though there's no one you can trust, no one you can turn to, no one you can count on.
Let me say it again. You can count on Christ.
His promises are forever. You have to know this in your heart of hearts in order to live a fulfilled life in Jesus.
That feels like 'nuff said, but for those who aren't sure, know that God keeps His promises.
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV)
Simply put, you can count on Him.
Sometimes it may feel as though there's no one you can trust, no one you can turn to, no one you can count on.
Let me say it again. You can count on Christ.
His promises are forever. You have to know this in your heart of hearts in order to live a fulfilled life in Jesus.
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV)Maybe you need to hear it. Repetitively. Faithful is Our God by Hezekiah Walker and LFC take care of that for me, very nicely. Listen, enjoy and be reminded: You can count on Christ!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Featured Book: The Comic Book Bible by Rob Suggs
The Scriptures are presented in standard Bible sequence, with each story limited to four pages of comic frames. This makes it quick and easy to read and digest the story for readers ages 6 - 10. The nice thing is that even younger readers, like my five-year-old who's just learning sight words, can enjoy the Bible stories and glean the messages from the cartoon depictions. This is certainly a less intimidating way to introduce them to the Bible than any other translation I've seen.
Because the graphics are a bit cheesy, not many adult fans of comic books will pick this one up, but then the book isn't targeted toward them (and they'll likely get more insight from one of the many Bible translations available today). This is not a Bible that young readers could take to church to follow along, but it is one that they can use for personal study and yes, entertainment.
Peace & Blessings,
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Featured Book: Soul Food and Living Water by Yolanda and William Powell
WILLIAM J. POWELL is a senior policy analyst for the District of Columbia and also pastors, Dominion International Ministries, a new start-up and dynamic church fellowship in Southern Maryland.YOLANDA POWELL is president of Oracles & Utterance, Incorporated, a Kingdom-advancing ministry to establish the global Body of Jesus Christ in deeper life intimacy, prophetic intercession, and spiritual warfare. She also serves as apostolic director of EXOUSIA, a Mid-Atlantic prayer training summit to equip church leaders and prayer teams in intense levels of intercession.
THE POWELLS reside in Dunkirk, Maryland with their three young adult sons.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Overflowing with Biblical teaching, practical examples and real encouragement, Soul Food and Living Water provides the spiritual nourishment you and your family needs. Written in culturally sensitive language, reflecting the rich heritage and strong faith of African Americans, Soul Food and Living Water refreshes and equips families for today’s challenges.
Soul Food and Living Water is a personal invitation to come and dine at the Lord’s table, to be comforted in His presence and to feast upon His Words. So eat heartily and drink deeply.
PODCASTS
PODCAST 1 - Yolanda Powell talks About the Book
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PODCAST 2 - William Powell talks About the Book
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PODCAST 3 – "It’s Family Time"
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PODCAST 4 – Excerpt from Chapter 1
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BOOK REVIEW
Soul Food and Living Water gets right to the heart of the matter: people are dying for lack of spiritual nourishment. Oh, it's not that there are more than enough opportunities to get nourished, what with thousands of churches, millions of books, an increasing number of television and Internet options to hear/watch the Word of God being preached. But as the authors point out, that's just "churchin'", which is very different than actually investing time in one's spiritual development and the establishment of a steady and sturdy spiritual foundation in the home.
The Powells address everything from the need to slow down and make time for God to intimacy within marriage and helping hip-hop lovin' teens to get to know for who He really is in a world that is bombarding them with mixed messages. Although the book is targeted toward African-Americans, all can take away important lessons and thoughts to ponder from this written admonishment to do better in our professed relationship with Christ by implementing the practical tips that are packed within its covers. Soul Food and Living Water is not a quick read, but it's a necessary one.
Soul Food and Living Water gets right to the heart of the matter: people are dying for lack of spiritual nourishment. Oh, it's not that there are more than enough opportunities to get nourished, what with thousands of churches, millions of books, an increasing number of television and Internet options to hear/watch the Word of God being preached. But as the authors point out, that's just "churchin'", which is very different than actually investing time in one's spiritual development and the establishment of a steady and sturdy spiritual foundation in the home.
The Powells address everything from the need to slow down and make time for God to intimacy within marriage and helping hip-hop lovin' teens to get to know for who He really is in a world that is bombarding them with mixed messages. Although the book is targeted toward African-Americans, all can take away important lessons and thoughts to ponder from this written admonishment to do better in our professed relationship with Christ by implementing the practical tips that are packed within its covers. Soul Food and Living Water is not a quick read, but it's a necessary one.
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For More Information
- Visit the authors at http://soulfoodandlivingwater.com.
- View the blog tour schedule at http://bit.ly/SoulFoodandLivingWaterTour
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday Worship: That's What He's Done For Me
I heard a song off Israel Houghton's new album called "You Won't Let Go of Me". Gotta find that one, but not yet on Youtube, it seems. So this week, I went with an "oldie but goodie".
This song began ringing in my head during our move this past weekend. Moving always uncovers items you haven't seen in a while and resurrects memories of times past. For us, a tape of the original recording of James Hall & Worship & Praise is one of those things. (Disclosure: Hubby was the executive producer, and what a wonderful recording it was. The only negative is that we didn't shoot any video back in 1993 as we shook the floor at Institutional COGIC in Brooklyn. If you've ever been to Institutional, you know what I mean.)
This song, That's What He's Done For Me, is so simple yet so on point. Every time I hear it, I start thinking of the many ways that God has blessed me and kept me throughout my life. Rather than be maudlin about all the mishap and mayhem I could have been in, I'd rather get with James and the gang--a choir so good they could sing the paint off the walls--and dance and sing my celebration and appreciation.
How about you? Has the Lord done something that gets you out of your seat every time you think about it?
Peace & Blessings,
Patricia
This song began ringing in my head during our move this past weekend. Moving always uncovers items you haven't seen in a while and resurrects memories of times past. For us, a tape of the original recording of James Hall & Worship & Praise is one of those things. (Disclosure: Hubby was the executive producer, and what a wonderful recording it was. The only negative is that we didn't shoot any video back in 1993 as we shook the floor at Institutional COGIC in Brooklyn. If you've ever been to Institutional, you know what I mean.)
This song, That's What He's Done For Me, is so simple yet so on point. Every time I hear it, I start thinking of the many ways that God has blessed me and kept me throughout my life. Rather than be maudlin about all the mishap and mayhem I could have been in, I'd rather get with James and the gang--a choir so good they could sing the paint off the walls--and dance and sing my celebration and appreciation.
How about you? Has the Lord done something that gets you out of your seat every time you think about it?
Peace & Blessings,
Patricia
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday Worship: Still
God has been giving me lessons in being still. Learning not only to be patient, but to truly be still. To do nothing despite what my analytical, I-need-a-plan brain says. To move out of His way. To take a step back and watch Him work.
It's amazing stuff. God is a wonder.
Do you find it difficult to be still when "the oceans rise and thunders roar" in your life?
I dare you to try it.
Peace & Blessings,
Patricia
It's amazing stuff. God is a wonder.
Do you find it difficult to be still when "the oceans rise and thunders roar" in your life?
I dare you to try it.
Peace & Blessings,
Patricia
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