march 2010 gift of grace magazine issue
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Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105TRANSCRIPT
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For By Grace Are You Saved Through Faith; And That Not Of Yourselves:
It Is The Gift Of God Not Of Works, Lest Any Man Should Boast.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which
God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:8-9-10 KJV
Gift Of GraceThy
word is a lamp
unto my feet, and a light
unto my path.
Psalm 119:105
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God Bless
Pastor Rodney Ricketts
Why Did Christ Die and Rise Again
Luke 24:45-53 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen
To Give Us A Message To Preach. [v.45-48]We are to Preach Repentance of Sins. [v.47a] We are to Preach Remission of Sins. [v.47b] To Give Us A Manifestation Of His Power. [v.49]His Power was Promised to us. His Power is to be Prayed for by us. His Power is to be Penetrated by us To Give Us A Manner Of Praise. [v.50-53]
THE RESURRECTION IS STRANGE TO THIS WORLD.
IN THAT THE FOUNDERS OF RELIGIONS DIE AND STAY DEAD.
BUDDHA IS DEAD
MOHAMMED IS DEAD
JOSEPH SMITH IS DEAD
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE … JESUS CHRIST!!!!!! HE IS ALIVE!!!
ONLY THE LORD JESUS CHRIST HAS COME BACK FROM THE DEAD NEVER TO DIE AGAIN!!
HE EVER LIVETH … Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
HE WAS DEAD, BUT IS NOW ALIVE FOREVER MORE! … Revelation 1:18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
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Ye shall walk after the Lord your God,
and fear him, and keep hiscommandments, and obey his voice, ye shall serve and cleave unto him.
Deuteronomy 13:4
BEAN STATION BAPTIST TEMPLE
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Pastor: Rodney Ricketts423-586-0716
BELMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
224 Belmont Ave.Mt. Carmel, Tn.
Pastor: James Adams423-357-5159
ROGERSVILLE CHURCHOF GOD
Rogersville, Tn.Pastor: Carl Hamilton
423-272-8759
ROBERSON CREEKBAPTIST CHURCH
144 Roberson Creek RoadBulls Gap, Tn.
Pastor: Scott FarmerPhone: 423-235-2738
UNION UNITEDMETHODIST
CHURCHPumpkin Valley Road
Kyles Ford, Tn.Pastor: Craig Hall
423-733-1518
SHADY GROVE FREEWILL BAPTIST
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Pastor: Donnie Myers865-993-7728
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Bean Station, Tn.Pastor: Samuel E. Church
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BAPTIST CHURCHBean Station, Tn.
Pastor: Clifford Dalton423-312-1309
VICTORY BAPTISTCHURCHHwy. 11W.
Mooresburg, Tn.Pastor: Truman Coffey
865-828-5650
BEAN STATIONCHURCH OF GOD
Bean Station, Tn.Pastor: J. D. Stump
Church 865-993-3599 423-581-8866
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
3005 W. Carters Valley Rd.Church Hill, Tn.
Pastor: Randy Barron423-357-3611
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Pastor: Ken Cradic
FRIENDLY VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH1427 Shields Ferry Road
Morristown, Tn.Pastor: Justin Winstead
TREE OF LIFEWORSHIP CENTER
11056 Ashville, Hwy.Greeneville, Tn.
Pastor: Ralph Hensley
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217 Stage RoadKingsport, Tn.
Pastor: Mike Owens423-247-8310.
MOUNT PLEASANTUNITED
METHODISTMt. Valley, Rd.
Thorn Hill, Tn.Pastor: Ronnie Mansis
REDEMPTION FELLOWSHIP151 Marion Street
Newport, Tn.Pastor: Russell Yost
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NEW LIFE MINISTRIES
COMMUNITY CHURCH104 West View Drive
Blountville, Tn.Pastor: Roy Henard
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FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP
White Pine, Tn.Sr. Pastor: David Barnettwww.freedomlakeway.net
In Need Of Prayer
All The Lost
Cotton Gibson Dorothy EvanoskiCarolyn CarpenterJerry & Linda HallTom Hall Tim & Betty BranhamJody Branham & Family Eathan & Elijah WhorlesBarbaraPaul & Debbie Hylton
Juanita BartleyHeidi BartleyJeanette Cagle Cindy Hill & FamilyBillie WorkmanDarren & Payton Bro Earl SteveGracie Kimberlin All Our Veterans Unspoken Request
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Matthew 21:22
Church Directory
NEW START BAPTIST CHUCH
Davis StreetMorristown, Tn.
Pastor Bro. Ken Massey423-231-2448
GRACE BAPTISTCHURCH
390 Forest RoadMoaheim, Tn.
Pastor: John RickettsHome 423-581-0154
Church 423-748-1480
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
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Pastor: Duke StrattonHome 865-828-5569Cell: 865-712-3212
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THE LORD’S SUPPERCHURCH
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PASTOR: JERRY TANKERSLEY
276-346-1198
Happy Anniversary
Rodney & Renee Ricketts 4thChuck & Rebecca Bailey 8th
Deidre GoinsCotton Gibson Dorothy Evanoski Jerry & Linda HallTom Hall Tim & Betty BranhamJody Branham & Family Eathan & Elijah WhorlesBarbaraPaul & Debbie Hylton All Of Our Children
Surgenor FamilyRuthieJuanita BartleyJeanette Cagle Cindy Hill & FamilyBillie WorkmanDarren & Payton Mary HumphriesAll Our Veterans
CROSSROADS ASSEMBLY OF GOD
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Assoc: Stephen Kimery 423-345-4455
ADRIEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
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It is the case many times that God will allow a tragedy to come upon you just to call to your attention your need of Him and salvation in Christ Jesus. Has there ever been a time in your life when there was no one that you could turn to for help except Him? Did you call upon Him then?
Did you at that time trust Him as Savior? Did you ask Him to save you?
A young Christian named George had a genuine interest in the souls of others. He often tried to win his druggist friend, Henry to the Savior, but his witness was always met with ridicule. Finally George said, “Henry, you say you have no faith in God. I don’t want to antagonize you, so I’m going to
pray that the Holy Spirit will convict you of your deep need. When the time comes, I want you to remember this Bible verse: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee.”
One evening Henry was in his pharmacy when a young girl came in to get some medicine for her sick mother. He hurriedly mixed some drugs and put them in a bottle and gave it to her. She took it and ran off as fast as she could. But as he was putting the various vials back in place, he was hor-rified to see that he had used one containing a strong poison. He didn’t know the girl, nor where she lived. Perhaps the mother was already taking the deadly prescription. A cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Then, at his wits end, he remembered his friend’s verse: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee.” He began praying for salvation, and also asked the Lord to help him. Suddenly the young girl re-entered the store in tears. “I ran so fast I fell and broke the bottle,” she exclaimed in distress. Greatly relieved, he gave her the correct medicine. He found the Savior
through that experience, and it is reported that from then on he lived for Christ and was a different man.
We should not wait for a time of crisis to call on the name of the Lord, but if and when crisis comes, you can be assured that He will be there and if you are His child He will see you through it. Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for
thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
You will notice that this passage says, “though I walk ‘through’ the valley of the shadow of death. He will be with us through the crisis, He will not leave us in the time of trouble.
Converted In Crisis …call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Psalm 50:15
Our Scripture text is written to Christians, however it could apply to an unsaved person if he/she will first call upon the Lord for salvation. God does not promise, neither is He obligated to answer the prayer of an un-
saved person, except a prayer of repentance and faith in Christ, asking Him to save the soul.
Many times crisis comes in the form of a trial. God has warned us that there will be trials and temptations during this life. Even Jesus was tempted of Satan for forty days in the wilderness, but Jesus did not yield to the temptation but was victorious over it. We can rest assured that when temptation comes that God is
not the source of it. Temptation is of Satan. James 1:13-15 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted
with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
God is our shelter when the storms of life threaten us.
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Jelly Jar Grace
I looked at the jar so ill-used by my boyMud filled and rocky was his jelly jar toyA great muddy mess both inside and outA once useful jar yet now - I have doubt
My son, in contrition hands me the messI don’t know the outcome I admit I feel stress
Then a thought tickles gently in the back of my mindI head to the sink to see what I can find
Some suds and some water a sponge and some ragsI set the jar down as my head gently wags o clean up this mire,
The jar might prove useful a good scrubbing’s required.”So I scrubbed and I polished I washed the outside
Some mud disappeared but most couldn’t hideI held up the jar shiny clean from without
“There! It is spotless.” my son expressed doubt“Why, I washed and I scrubbed
I shined and I cleaned.If the jar is polluted
You must tell what you mean.”I was told that the vessel
Once useful and cleanHeld tightly to grimeTo my son plainly seen“I washed the exteriorIs that not enough?”
Apparently notAs my boy called my bluff
The jar - like our livesIs filled with corruption
Cleaning only the outsideIn the end finds destruction
A lesson was learnedWith my son by my side
Don’t just clean the surfaceDeep clean the inside
For the glass - crystal clearRevealing muck deep withinRepresents our rebellion
The muck is our sinWe then spoke of Jesus
And His soul-cleansing powerHe’s ready to forgive
Right this minute, this hourNext time, when we slip
Our hearts stained in the raceLet’s remember the lesson
Of jelly jar grace
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Happy Birthday In Heaven I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and days before that too,
I think of you in silence I often speak your name All I have are memories and your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart.
Though it would be your birthday here on earthI know that you are celebrating it in heaven.
God chose to take you home but One day I will be there with you to celebrate too.
In Memory Of Cash Cagle’s Birthday March 18thFrom His Wife Jeanet te Cagle
THERE’S SOMETHING MY FAMILY SHOULD KNOW
God reached down his loving hand and chose to lead you awayFor us left here without you, it was so heart breaking.
For God saw you suffering and wanted to set you freeHe said, My child you’ll suffer no more, if you come to live with me
Without hesitation, you said, I’ll goBut first, let me take a second God, for “There’s something my
family should know”
God said My child please talk to them and tell them what’s in your heart
Then I will take your graceful hand, and you and I shall part
You said, I love each one of you with everything that I amBut now my time on earth is done, and I must trust in him
Cry not for me dear family, keep a smile upon your face Remember, I’ll be in Heaven, a beautiful and loving place
I’m not afraid, and I’ll be at peaceFor my sickness and pain I know will cease
And When I take my journey home and get to Heaven’s doorI’ll be forever happy, and tears I’ll shed no more
I’ll take my place in Heaven, and I’ll stand right by your sidePlease tell me what your weakness is, in me you can confide
I’ll give you love and all my strength whenever you’re in need I’ll not be just your Husband or Father, for an Angel I will be
For when I chose to take God’s hand, He chose to set me free
HE IS THE GREAT “I AM”
Psalm 61Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of
thy wings. Selah. For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide
before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
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Not Growing Old
They say that I am growing old,I’ve heard them tell it times untold
In language plain and bold -But I’m not growing old.
This frail old shell in which I dwellIs growing old, I know full well,
But I’m not growing old!
What if my hair is turning gray?Gray hair is honorable, they say.
What if my eyesight’s growing dim?I still can see to follow Him
Who sacrificed His life for meThere on the Cross at Calvary!
What should I care if Time’s old plowHas dug its furrows in my brow?
Another house, not made with hand,Awaits me in the Glory Land.
My hearing may not be as keenAs in the past it might have been,
Still I can hear my Saviour say,“Come, faltering child, this is the way!”
The outward man, do what I canTo lengthen out this life’s short span,
Shall perish and return to dust,As everything in nature must.
But the inward man, the Scriptures say,Is growing stronger every day!Then how can I be growing old?
I’m safe within my Saviour’s fold.E’er long my soul shall fly awayAnd leave this tenement of clay!
This robe of flesh I’ll drop and riseTo seize the everlasting prize!
I’ll meet you on the streets of goldAnd prove that I’m not growing old!
God Speaks Quietly
Have you ever heard a quiet voice deep down within your being,A voice so soft, still, and calm, it stops and sends fear fleeing?It comes in times of trouble, when things appear most grim.
Other times it comes for no other reason than to let us know it comes from Him. God tells us things so simply stated,it’s hard to misunderstand. Yet the things He speaks go
against the flesh, but exposes His loving hand. He sometimes gives us answers, for which we desperately seek. Other times, He gives the words He wants us to earnestly speak. Have you
ever been utterly confusednot knowing which way to go, Then suddenly the choice becomes
so clear, you wonder how you didn’t know? Has there ever arisen a crisis,
leaving you anxious with an unresolved need; Only to have things suddenly go into reverse and from the crisis you’re freed?
Not only does God speak to us in His still small voice,He actively moves to accomplish His will; giving us reason to
rejoice.That soft calm voice has given me peace, each time I’ve been overwhelmed by fear. When I listen closely, He always speaks
the exact words I need to hear. And when I find myself in trouble,
He always hears my unspoken plea. He comes in and sets things right, and His perfect will I’m able to see. I’m in a crisis as I sit and write this, and it’s totally beyond my control. The circumstances are overwhelming. Yet, there’s peace inside my
soul. No matter what the outcome, there’s one thing I’m certain of - I’ve heard the quiet voice of God, assuring me of
His love.
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You Have Gone On and I Remain
I have asked God, always, to let me remainso that I could take care of you,
but now that you’ve gone on to be with Himmy life is empty, lonely, and blue.
The light that you gave lit up my life,made living joyful with praise
to the Lord that you worshipped and prayer-fully served
to the very end of your days.
Together our Lord blessed us so much,He used you to make my life whole.
I thank my dear Savior He bestowed us with favor
and forgave and redeemed our lost souls.
I know you await by the River of Life,longing and looking for me;
Dear one, I’ll come when God calls me homeand be eternally united with thee.
We will sit at His feet, in fellowship sweet,giving worship and praise to His name;
For it was Jesus our Lord, fulfilling God’s Word,
Who saved us, resolving our blame.
Whosoever shall confess
that Jesus is the
Son of God, God dwellieth
in him, and he in
GodI John 4: 14 – 15
Psalm.43Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the
health of my countenance, and my God.
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When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see;If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today,while thinking of the many things, we did get to say.I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too;But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready, in heaven far above,and that I’d have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die.I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile,I’d say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized, that this could never be,for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home.When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,
He said, “This is eternity, and all I’ve promised you”.Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,and since each day’s the same day, there’s no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true.So won’t you take my hand and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me,
I’m right here, in your heart.
“The light of God surrounds us.
The love of God enfolds us.
The power of God protects us.
The presence of God watches over us.
Wherever we are God is and all is well.”
As a lot of you already know my husband Jack Surgenor went home to be with the Lord Monday February 8th. The Lord blessed him with so much peace that he was not in pain and he just went to sleep in the arms of Jesus. He left a wonderful testimony that all of us are should be as blessed to have. I miss him so much he was such a caring and loving man he loved his family and he showed that love in so many ways. I miss the little things that he did I just didn’t think to appreciate them at the time like I should have. Now I would give anything to have him here showing his love by the little things that are big things now because they are so precious when I look around and see all the things that he did. I know he is in a better place now he is at the feet of Jesus over on that beautiful shore
and one day we will be together again and then we can sing “I hope we walk the last mile together”
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Page10 Adam’s PageCounting My Blessings
It’s been a long time Lord,Since You, and I have met.
But thinking back on things,There’s not even one, regret.
For You see, Lord I’m happy,For all the things You’ve done.
I never would have made it,Without You’re only Son.
If I would count my blessings,And name them, one by one.
I’d never count them all,Before the day was done.
I can’t remember all the things,That He has done for me.
But there’s one I won’t forget,That’s when He set me free.
So as I count my blessings,There is no room for doubt.I’m on my way to heaven,
I’ll leave here with a shout.
Tears How large is Your bottle Lord
Where You’ve placed all my tears?How many have I shed Lord
Down through these many years? I know there have been many
Each time when things went wrongBut knowing that You count them
Has helped me to be strong. You listened and You heardThe sound of my weepingAnd held me in Your armsSafe within Your keeping.
Sometimes when I praise YouI try to restrain their flow
But sometimes; praising You with tearsIs the only way I know.
Thank You Lord for countingEach time I shed a tear.
Thank You for drying each one,And always holding me near.
There will forever be tearsWelling in these eyes of mine,
Tears of comfort and joyKnowing I am Thine.
Don’t Worry, Let God
Why do we tend to worry about the things we cannot change?
We only need to remember that God has our lives arranged.
He knew us when we were being formed within our mother’s womb.
He planned our life ahead of time from our birth until the tomb.
He knows our problems and our fears we have to face each day.
Just trust He’ll walk beside us and know He’ll be with us all the way.
When we think we can’t get through the day and let despair set in,
Just look above and ask for the help that He’s always ready to send.
Rather than placing our trust in God, we often think we can do it alone.
This is just part of our human nature; the sin of pride as it is known.
God loves us dearly and wants to help us; He’s just a prayer away.
Let’s call upon His wonderful name; He’ll get us through our day.
I have had many days I thought I would never get through.
But when I stopped and talked to God, He said, “I’m here for you.”
When I heard His tender voice, it gave me the strength I needed.
My friends I’m here to tell you, with God you can’t be defeated.
There is no worry or problem that’s too big for our Lord to handle.
Remember that on our darkest days, His love is like a candle.
His love for us will light our way with a beam so very bright.
No matter what we have to face, God will help us win the fight.
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God Bless
After The Tears
There are so many things in this life, that makes our tears to fall.But we can always say to ourselves, it will get better after all!
No matter what our worries may be, we know they will soon be gone.But others will be there to take their place, until we leave here and move on!
But until then we can know, life will always give us pain.But, if we ask Jesus into our heart, You know we have Heaven to gain!We have many days filled with joy. Then just as many days of despair.
We are often telling someone, It just doesn’t seem to be fair!Just keep going and do your best, to cheer up and calm your fears.
For joy will come in the morning, When Jesus comes - that’s after the tears!Live for the Lord and be joyful While here on this earth we stay.
Jesus will come some glad morning to lift us up and take us away!We’ll live in that beautiful city where the streets are paved with gold.There it’s fully lighted by His Glory. It’s beauty has never been told!
In that place there’ll only be joy. No sorrow or pain or fears.When we get up to Heaven. That will be after the tears!
Grace, Not Works
She attended church every Sunday.She sat on the very front row.
Whenever the church doors opened,She always wanted to go.
She visited people who were sick.She gave food to those who had none.She was always the first to volunteer
for things needing to be done.She freely gave her money
to missions to spread the gospel.She was loving and kind to others.To her nothing seemed impossible.She considered herself a Christian,
as did all her other friends.She knew when she got to heaven,
God would lovingly welcome her in.On that final Judgment Day,
she was standing in front of me.She was smiling and so excited
for in heaven, she knew she would be.But when the Book of Life was opened,
and her name wasn’t written down.The smile which had once been on her face,
now instead turned into a frown.She said, “My Lord, I don’t understand
why my name You cannot find,for I have done all a Christian should do
I worked for You all this time”.He told her, “you didn’t read my word
or you would understand,that works don’t gain you eternal life
only by grace can you enter My land”.She pled her case to Jesus
But He said, “I never knew you.I offered to you the gift of life
and you were told just what to do.Through my beloved apostle Paul,
My words were given to you.You could only be saved by grace through faith
and it was a gift from Me to you.Good works alone will not save you.You cannot earn your place, you see.
You did do many good things on earthbut in your heart, you didn’t have Me.Yes, you were a member of the church,
and heaven you wanted to see.But You didn’t accept My redeeming blood
which I had shed to set you free”.He turned her away and called to me.
I was the next in line, you see.He said, “your name is written here.
Enter my gates to dwell with Me.Heavenly treasures you shall embrace,for you to enjoy throughout eternity.
For by accepting My free gift of grace,you have shown your true love for Me.”
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Someone got upset last week with what he saidHe’d read the Scriptures, Made a point, just as he was ledMonday came and Monday went without a word of cheer
Encouragement was what he cravedBut none would come he feared
Tuesday saw some sunshine cheerful, warm and brightThen there came a waking call late into the night.
A cherished soul he knew so well held lightly to this lifeShe’d made a call but couldn’t wait and left before he arrived.
By midweek’s day the clouds rolled in still, things hadn’t gotten better the roof was dripping silent tears
And the pews were getting wetter. When Thursday cameHe’d had enough “Lord, this is too hard,
Why is this road so rough?”
Now, if he had thought the heavens would openOnly silence would answer that question of hoping.
So, he fell into bed and groaned in his soulThe church and the people their problems - their toll.
But the very next morning he was met with surpriseA searching soul was set free and had tears in their eyes.
A pastor is made of the same earthen clayAs you and as I - So would it hurt you to say.
“I appreciate you,You’re a lighthouse to me.God has used you in my lifeAnd have helped me to be
The right kind of vesselThe Master can use
To be a blessing to othersHow could I refuse.”
The moral it seemsTo this amateur prose
Is, bless your dear pastorIt means more than you know.
Jesus Steps In
When before God I humbly stand,there’ll be no one there to hold my hand,
no one telling me what to say,Just me and God face to face.
My book before God will be opened wide,
nothing I can change, or try to hide,every account have been accurately written;There the works I’ve done will speak for me,Did Gods commandments, I faithfully keep?
Now Jesus steps in as my witness,before my father, He will confess,
I am His; and truly blessed,for I have a right, to the tree of life;
step through the gates, and into the city,To live with God; throughout eternity.
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When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food fordinner every now and then. And I remember one night in
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On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs,sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad.
I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad didwas reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how myday was at school. I don’t remember what I told him that night,but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that
biscuit and eat every bite!
When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearingmy mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I’llnever forget what he said: “Honey, I love burned biscuits.”
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I askedhim if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in
his arms and said, “Your Momma put in a hard day at work todayand she’s real tired. And besides - a little burnt biscuit
never hurt anyone!”
You know, life is full of imperfect things and imperfectpeople. I’m not the best at hardly anything, and I forget
birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else.
What I’ve learned over the years is that learning to accepteach other’s faults - and choosing to celebrate each other’sdifferences - is one of the most important keys to creating a
healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
And that’s my prayer for you today. That you will learn to takethe good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay themat the feet of God. Because in the end, He’s the only One who
will be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuitisn’t a deal-breaker!
We could extend this to any relationship. In fact,understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-
wife or parent-child or friendship!
“Don’t put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket -keep it in your own.”
God Bless You..... Now, and Always...
So Please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will dojust fine!
~Author Unknown~
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Duct Tape or a Nail?
A man dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter meets him at the Pearly Gates and says, ‘Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you’ve done, and I give you a certain
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Asking God to give you strengthTo face another day
And when the night is darkestShine light upon your way
Somewhere someone’s kneelingTo whisper your name in prayerKnowing that you need to feel
God’s love and tender care
They intercede on your behalfBecause they love you so
Knowing that you have a needTo their Father they will go
They pray when you’re not ableTo speak a single word
What peace there is in knowingTheir prayers will be heard
They lay you on the altarAs they kneel there at His feet
Giving all your cares to HimThere at the mercy seat
Our God is always listeningTo every earnest prayer
When we look to Him for helpThe answer is always there
It’s such a comfort to knowThat someone prays for you
Placed within His loving handsThose prayers will see you through
As you kneel before the FatherThank Him for those who care
When you bow before the mercy seatWhisper their name in prayer
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[4] The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
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Dear God In Heaven - A Family’s Prayer
Dear God in Heaven aboveToday is the day that You took someone we love
We know that we need not worryBecause Your there with him with open arms
Dear God in Heaven aboveThe man that stands before You was deeply loved
Although it seems like it is the endNow the memories of him shall begin
Dear God in Heaven aboveWe are here today with sorrow and grief
But when we look up toward Heaven there will be a sence of reliefBecause the man before You is in a better place
Today is not a day of death, but rebirthBecause he lived a long and healthy life here on earth
So on this day we will look back no moreBecause on this day we know he’s with You, Jesus Christ our Lord
The man that has left us he will truly be missedFor all that knew him we know that we were blessed
Dear God in Heaven aboveThe man that I refer to was a husband, father, brother, grandfather and
dear friendFor when our time comes we know that we will see him again
Dear God in Heaven aboveWe pray that You will guide us to see this through
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TEEN SCENE
Enough
Many things in this old worldAre so corrupt today
With prisons overflowingAnd children gone astray.
The word of
is quite taboo
It brings our country shameTo seek Him in a public placeWe dare not speak His name.
He won’t be found in classroomsIt would be found, a sin
To let our small ones gather roundAnd offer praise to Him.
They’ve taken God from every bookAnd from our government
The laws that made our country strongAre crooked, vile and bent.I only pray, it’s not too late
To turn it all aroundEtch the Bible in the hearts
Of everyone in town.For if we wait and tarry on
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The trumpet then will play.We will not find sweet mercy
When we look to Him for graceWe will not see contentment When we gaze upon His face.We’ll know His wrath and fury
With our backs against the wallHe’ll say, “I never knew you.”
The curtain then will fall.
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Be Yourself
Be strong enough to face the world each day.Be weak enough to know you cannot do everything.
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Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear
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