Saturday, December 12, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
2 Peter 3 (NIV) - Bible.Logos.com
2 Peter 3 (NIV) - Bible.Logos.com
Father, I desire to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with you. I feel such an urgency at the moment Lord, for the unreached. Especially my children and family members that don't live for you. Father, please use me. Consume me from the inside out, that I may be a vessel that is worthy of being called your child. Use me, Change me.... but even more Lord, please be with Miranda and Deven - call them, draw them to you. Bind the enemy father that they would serve you. Bring Godly spouses to them, if that is your will. Lord I give you the precious lives you gave me so many years ago. Forgive me for not always following you and being an example that glorifies your love.
The Day of the Lord
3 Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. 2 I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.
3 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.a
11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.b That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.
14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16 He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
17 Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
Father, I desire to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with you. I feel such an urgency at the moment Lord, for the unreached. Especially my children and family members that don't live for you. Father, please use me. Consume me from the inside out, that I may be a vessel that is worthy of being called your child. Use me, Change me.... but even more Lord, please be with Miranda and Deven - call them, draw them to you. Bind the enemy father that they would serve you. Bring Godly spouses to them, if that is your will. Lord I give you the precious lives you gave me so many years ago. Forgive me for not always following you and being an example that glorifies your love.
The Day of the Lord
3 Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. 2 I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.
3 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.a
11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.b That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.
14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 16 He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
17 Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Joyce Meyer: Spiritual Warfare
Joyce Meyer: Spiritual Warfare
This is amazing. I've been feeling - down? Overwhelmed? Lonely? Not sure exactly what I'm feeling...but this devotional spoke to me very loudly!
Colossians 3:15 (New International Version)
15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
"You are waging spiritual warfare when you give radical praise to God in the midst of your need and lack. When you are thankful to God for all he has done and is doing, you are defeating the enemy. When you hold your peace in the midst of the storm, you are warring with spiritual weapons. (see 2 Cor 10:4-5)" From Joyce Meyer
Wow...good stuff!
This is amazing. I've been feeling - down? Overwhelmed? Lonely? Not sure exactly what I'm feeling...but this devotional spoke to me very loudly!
Colossians 3:15 (New International Version)
15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
"You are waging spiritual warfare when you give radical praise to God in the midst of your need and lack. When you are thankful to God for all he has done and is doing, you are defeating the enemy. When you hold your peace in the midst of the storm, you are warring with spiritual weapons. (see 2 Cor 10:4-5)" From Joyce Meyer
Wow...good stuff!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Ephesians 1:15-23
15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spiritf]">[f] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
Lord, this is my heart's cry - please do not take your holy spirit from me....
Lord, this is my heart's cry - please do not take your holy spirit from me....
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Definitions and Resources
I am reading Ruby Payne's Understanding Poverty
The working definition of poverty is "the extent to which an individual does without resources". The resources she discusses are listed below:
That's really amazing - when I think of these things- my mom falls into many of them, which kept her in poverty.
Now - how to incorporate this to help our students....
The working definition of poverty is "the extent to which an individual does without resources". The resources she discusses are listed below:
- Financial: Having the money to purchase goods and services.
- Emotional: Being able to choose and control emotional responses, particularly to negative situations, without engaging in self-destructive behavior. This is an internal resource and hows itself through stamina, perseverance, and choice. I think of family that I love here. I believe my mom was from a poverty stricken area, if not family in her younger years. If the sins of the father (and mother) are passed from generation to generations, then it makes sense that this theory - not being able to control emotional responses, would also be passed from generation to generation, unless there is a mentor somewhere along the line to change the patterns, or help teach new ones. I see where this affects people in my family, here. When things get hard - and they do for everyone, he engages in self-destructive behavior. (There was even a verse in Leviticus I think, that said we are to pray for the sins of our father - goes hand in hand with bondage breakers and Mr. Ramirez's conversation this week)
- Mental - Having the mental abilities and acquired skills (reading, writing, computing) to deal with daily life.
- Spiritual, Believing in diving purpose and guidance.
- Physical - Having physical health and mobility.
- Support systems: having friends, family , and back up resources available to access in times of need. These are external resources.
- Relationships/Role Models: Having frequent access to adults who are appropriate, who are nurturing to the child, and who do not engage in self-destructive behavior.
- Knowledge of Hidden Rules: Knowing the unspoken cues and habits of a group. (A hidden rule in poverty include the noise level being high (The TV is on and everyone talks at once)
That's really amazing - when I think of these things- my mom falls into many of them, which kept her in poverty.
Now - how to incorporate this to help our students....
Saturday, October 17, 2009
A Crisis Can Lead to Healing Choices - Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
A Crisis Can Lead to Healing Choices - Tools @ PurposeDriven.com
Considering the issues at hand - this is so timely! God is so good.... Praying he uses me - to reach others. Even those I don't like!
Considering the issues at hand - this is so timely! God is so good.... Praying he uses me - to reach others. Even those I don't like!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
So much to pray about!
Phil 4:4-7
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I am excited about what God is getting ready to do.... even if it's just a changed heart! So many things to pray about -----
Property
Family relationships
Serving him
Working
On top of the normal every day stuff - like kids - family - triathlon tomorrow!
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I am excited about what God is getting ready to do.... even if it's just a changed heart! So many things to pray about -----
Property
Family relationships
Serving him
Working
On top of the normal every day stuff - like kids - family - triathlon tomorrow!
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