I apologize to everyone about the Daily Devotional not being so daily lately...just been busy and I'm going to try and do a better job of it. so here goes:
A Life Worth Living “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)Sometimes, people think Christians live the most boring lives imaginable. But nothing could be further from the truth. The fact of the matter is that a happy life is a holy life—a life that is lived for God. Jesus not only promised us life beyond the grave, but He certainly promised us a dimension of life on this earth that is worth living when He said, “I have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” There are two ways we can live our lives: the right way and the wrong way. There are two paths we can take: the narrow path that leads to life or the broad way that leads to destruction. There are two foundations we can build on: the rock or sinking sand. The result is that we can either live a happy and holy life or a miserable and unholy life. When most people think of a life dedicated to God, they envision something full of misery and rules and regulations. The picture that most unbelievers have of a Christian is one of gloom and boredom.But when you know God and you realize that the Bible is not a mere book, but God’s living Word to each of us, it takes on a whole new meaning. When you realize that prayer is not just going through some ritual, but it is communicating with the all- powerful, all-knowing, all-loving God who is interested in you, that means a lot. That is something the world does not have. There is nothing like it out there. When you truly come to know God, you realize the Christian life is the greatest life there is.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Daily Devotional
I got this from another site hope you Enjoy.
Make the Right Choice
16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16)
As we look over the pages of history, it’s interesting to read the statements that have been made about Christ.
Pontius Pilate said, “I find no fault in Him.” Napoleon said, “I know men, and Jesus was no mere man.” Strauss, the German rationalist, said, “Jesus was the highest model of religion.” The French atheist, Renan, said, “He was the greatest among the sons of men.” Theodore Parker said, “Jesus Christ was a youth with God in His heart.” Robert Owen said, “He is the irreproachable one.”
Yet all of these titles and descriptions fall short of identifying Jesus for who He really was: the Son of God, God in human form, the Messiah.
Many today would describe Jesus as a great moral teacher. But in his book, Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis responds to such a statement by saying that if this were the case, then Jesus was either a lunatic or a devil. He goes on to say, “Let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.”
We don’t have the option of saying that Jesus was a great moral teacher. How could He merely be a teacher and say the things He said with His exclusive claims of divinity? And what about saying He was the only way to God the Father? Certainly, that would be wrong if it were not true.
So Jesus really leaves us only two choices: to either accept Him, believing that He is indeed God the Son, or to reject Him. But to say He was a great man or a religious man is simply not an option.
Now my question to you is who do you say he is. Savior? Do you know him as Lord of your life? Have you accepted him as Savior? This is the most Important question we will ever answer. It will decide where you and I will spend Eternity.
Make the Right Choice
16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16)
As we look over the pages of history, it’s interesting to read the statements that have been made about Christ.
Pontius Pilate said, “I find no fault in Him.” Napoleon said, “I know men, and Jesus was no mere man.” Strauss, the German rationalist, said, “Jesus was the highest model of religion.” The French atheist, Renan, said, “He was the greatest among the sons of men.” Theodore Parker said, “Jesus Christ was a youth with God in His heart.” Robert Owen said, “He is the irreproachable one.”
Yet all of these titles and descriptions fall short of identifying Jesus for who He really was: the Son of God, God in human form, the Messiah.
Many today would describe Jesus as a great moral teacher. But in his book, Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis responds to such a statement by saying that if this were the case, then Jesus was either a lunatic or a devil. He goes on to say, “Let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.”
We don’t have the option of saying that Jesus was a great moral teacher. How could He merely be a teacher and say the things He said with His exclusive claims of divinity? And what about saying He was the only way to God the Father? Certainly, that would be wrong if it were not true.
So Jesus really leaves us only two choices: to either accept Him, believing that He is indeed God the Son, or to reject Him. But to say He was a great man or a religious man is simply not an option.
Now my question to you is who do you say he is. Savior? Do you know him as Lord of your life? Have you accepted him as Savior? This is the most Important question we will ever answer. It will decide where you and I will spend Eternity.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Daily Devotional
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight.
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. I have blotted out as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee. Your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. That he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean. They shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ: not by water only, but by water and blood.
I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight.
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. I have blotted out as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee. Your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. That he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean. They shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ: not by water only, but by water and blood.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 20:2-3 (AMP):
2 The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger or angers himself against him sins against his own life.
3 It is an honor for a man to cease from strife and keep aloof from it, but every fool will be quarreling.
2 The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger or angers himself against him sins against his own life.
3 It is an honor for a man to cease from strife and keep aloof from it, but every fool will be quarreling.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Daily Devotional
Today's Scripture
”You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.” Exodus 20:4 NIV
Thoughts for Today
This is the second of the Ten Commandments and shows that we are to worship only God. God forbids us to worship or use created things or even creation itself as an approach to him. The only correct image of God to worship is his son, Jesus Christ. Not trees or flowers or land. Not statues or monuments or traditions. Only Jesus.
We should have no God-substitutes. When we look to anyone or anything other than Christ as our primary source of meaning, self-worth, comfort or fulfillment, we are in danger of having an idol in our lives. An idol is anything that we depend on for solutions that only God can provide. Three common types of idols are substances, behaviors and relationships that control our lives.
Consider this…
God doesn’t want us to serve idols because he loves us and knows what is best for us. Let us come before him daily, seeking his will and his plan for our lives. Let us worship Jesus.
Prayer…
Lord, forgive me for trying to find comfort … solutions … happiness in things or activities or relationships. Although you may use some of these things or people to enrich my life and to help me, I know that you are the source of all good things. Help me to never again depend on a substitute. In Jesus’ name …
Monday, June 30, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 19:28-29 (AMP):
28 A worthless witness scoffs at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swallows iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and stripes for the back of (self-confident) fools.
28 A worthless witness scoffs at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swallows iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and stripes for the back of (self-confident) fools.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 19:19-20(NIV):
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer the penalty, for if you deliver him (from the consequences), he will (feel free to) cause you to do it again.
20 Hear counsel, receive instruction and accept correction, that you may be wise in the time to come.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer the penalty, for if you deliver him (from the consequences), he will (feel free to) cause you to do it again.
20 Hear counsel, receive instruction and accept correction, that you may be wise in the time to come.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Daily Devotional
I apologize for taking the weekend off been a little busy. I know its not a good excuse but its the one I have.
Psalm 70
1 MAKE HASTE, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME; MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME, O LORD.
2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.
3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
5 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.
Psalm 70
1 MAKE HASTE, O GOD, TO DELIVER ME; MAKE HASTE TO HELP ME, O LORD.
2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.
3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.
4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.
5 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 19:13-14(NIV):
13 A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
13 A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Daily Devotional
I got this one from another forum I belong to and thought I would pass it along.....please read the bottom. Just made me wonder how many other people are feeling this way that we should remember in our prayers. God is Strong
| Psalm 69 1-10 1 Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. 3 I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God. 4 They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away. 5 O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee. 6 Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel. 7 Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face. 8 I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother's children. 9 For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me. 10 When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach. I don't know about you but Here lately I have really been in a struggle with my attitude and My Faith. I guess I'm letting the world economy, gas prices, and the troubles of this world get me down. Remember me in Prayer if you will today. I tried to remind myself that when I am weak He (GOD) is strong. And to all who read this everyday I love and appreciate you. | ||||
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Daily Devotional
| Psalm 68 v11-20 11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. 12 Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. 13 Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold. 14 When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon. 15 The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan. 16 Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever. 17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. 18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. 19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. 20 He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death. | ||||
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 19:3(Amp):
3 The foolishness of man subverts his way (ruins his affairs); then his heart is resentful and frets against the Lord.
3 The foolishness of man subverts his way (ruins his affairs); then his heart is resentful and frets against the Lord.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Daily Devotional
Daily Light In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
When ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. The Spirit ... helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.
If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
Phil. 4:6. Ps. 16:1,2. Matt 6:7. Rom. 8:26. 1 Tim. 2:8. Eph. 6:18. Matt. 18:19.
I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
When ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. The Spirit ... helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.
If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
Phil. 4:6. Ps. 16:1,2. Matt 6:7. Rom. 8:26. 1 Tim. 2:8. Eph. 6:18. Matt. 18:19.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Daily Devotinal
Proverbs 18:23-24(Amp):
23 The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
24 The man of many friends (a friend to all the world) will prove himself a bad friend, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother
23 The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.
24 The man of many friends (a friend to all the world) will prove himself a bad friend, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 18:22(Amp):
22 He who finds a (true) wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the Lord.
22 He who finds a (true) wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the Lord.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Daily Devotional
Daily Light As the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
The fellowship of his sufferings. Rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him. If children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us. Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work.
2 Cor. 1:5. Phil. 3:10. 1 Pet. 4:13. 2 Tim. 2:11. Rom. 8:17. Heb. 6:17,18. 2 Thess. 2:16,17.
The fellowship of his sufferings. Rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him. If children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us. Our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work.
2 Cor. 1:5. Phil. 3:10. 1 Pet. 4:13. 2 Tim. 2:11. Rom. 8:17. Heb. 6:17,18. 2 Thess. 2:16,17.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Bad news Good news
From Pastor Mark:
Hey everyone,
Got bad and good news. Bad news, the rafting trip is out. They are already booked and have almost doubled their price. Good news, beach retreat weekend is in! We have secured a nice house at Myrtle Beach for September 4-7th (Thursday-Sunday). The place requires a three night minimum so we have to pay for that. However you do not have to come down until Friday. The cost is $93.00 per person regardless of 2 or 3 nights. The first 16 to pay get a bed. After that there are pullout couches (for a discounted price). If you are interested, call my wife Tracy. More details to share later.
Also, don’t forget the Jordan Lake trip on Saturday, June 28th.
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 18:19(Amp):
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, and their contentions separate them like the bars of a castle.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, and their contentions separate them like the bars of a castle.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 18:17-18(Amp):
17 He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.
18 To cast lots puts an end to disputes, and decides between powerful contenders.
17 He who states his case first seems right, until his rival comes and cross-examines him.
18 To cast lots puts an end to disputes, and decides between powerful contenders.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Daily Devotional
Daily Light He arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
Ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. Ye who sometime were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God.
Luke 15:20. Ps. 103:8-13. Rom. 8:15,16. Eph. 2:13. Eph. 2:19.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
Ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. Ye who sometime were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God.
Luke 15:20. Ps. 103:8-13. Rom. 8:15,16. Eph. 2:13. Eph. 2:19.
Tricia...
I don't have your email (and I'm not computer savvy enough to figure it out from the blog)...but I finally went through my clothes and have some skinny pants for you! I didn't see you Sunday - so I'll try to catch up with you this week! - Meg
Monday, June 9, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 18:13-15(KJV):
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 18:10(KJV):
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Daily Devotional
Proverbs 18:9(KJV): "He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster."
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Thanks
Just wanted to take a minute and thank Ken Moss for his time he has but in to make this blog and all the other stuff he does for the church.
THANKS KEN!!!!
Scott
THANKS KEN!!!!
Scott
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Yeah!
I'm so glad the Connected page is up and running. Even though Tiffany Thomas probably won't see this page, she did the nicest thing the other day just by calling and inviting me to come watch the softball game with her. It really means alot just to get a phone call to chat from a Christian friend, especially in the midst of a crazy day at work. I hope everyone uses this blog for updates, pictures, prayer requests and praises...and mostly, to keep us connected! - Meg
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Welcome
I just wanted to take a minute and welcome everyone to this blog. I truly hope this helps our group stay connected. If you have any suggestions or comments please email me at ken@mossauto.com.
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