For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16
Thursday, January 26, 2012
She said, "Knowing that my mom has the Lord, is the best thing for me"
A vision of beauty, an essence of peace, a love that is so deep-rooted...adversity can't steal it, time can't rob it, everything of the world can't kill it. She's in her early twenties, just completed college, moves on forward to graduate school. Raised in a family that truly believes in the Lord, never voicing out loud why did this happen. Her countenance is ever so peaceful. She has a glow and a smile that emits more than just experiencing a happy moment. She's just different. Never calling attention to herself, diligently doing the task that she is asked to do. Her mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. The cancer has spread and the discomfort is unbearable at times. Recently, it was more difficult for her mother. Still, she comes to work, never a tear streaming down her face. She comes up and asks me, "how are you doing?" Care never left this young woman. Always, at the departments events, laughing along with her co-workers. Deep inside there must be pain, sadness, and questions. When asked, "How is your mom doing?" The response she gave will stay in my heart, and she said, "Knowing my mom has the Lord, is the best thing for me". This child of God, has exhibited faith beyond comprehension to the worldly person, she knows that the Lord has a place for their mother and one day she & her family will be together with Jesus. Our life on Earth is temporary, and where we go after is Eternal life. I thank the Lord for placing this beautiful young woman in our department to simply be the Lord's light & an extension of her mother that truly believes in the Lord. Her mother gave her the greatest gift that she can ever have...the GOOD NEWS. Amen!
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16
Monday, January 23, 2012
"Kehaulani"
Kehaulani means "Raindrops from Heaven" and that is what my grandaughter is! She has a smile that brightens up my day no matter what it is that I may be feeling at the time. When I'm sick, she's there to comfort me and show me her love.
It was just two and a half years ago that my daughter and I had this conversation. My daughter at the time was 20 yrs old, single, and living at home. She had called me on the phone and had asked me how I felt about her being pregnant. She wasn't sure what she should do because the guy she was dating she liked, but wasn't really serious with. I told her that no matter what she needed to keep the baby, and that I would help her through her pregnancy. As a mother it was shock to be hearing this on the phone! I never imagined that I would be hearing this from my only child! I knew how she was feeling because I too had been in this situation when I was younger and had not made the right decision. I chose to have an abortion. At the time, I thought it was the easiest thing to do but it was the wrong thing to do and I realized it years later. I didn't want my daughter to have to go through the guilt and regret that I had felt for all those years! God loves us unconditionally, this means even with all of our faults! There is no condemnation and judgement with God because he forgives us and loves us even when we can't! "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" 1John 1: 9
Thank God my daughter listened to me and decided to keep my grandaughter! She is the love of her life, and she has told me that she could never imagine life without her! We are not alone because our God is here for us, just as the 2 women who created this blog are! We can pray together and let God's Holy Spirit to guide and help us to get through whatever difficulties we maybe facing. May God's peace fill your hearts! Me Ke Aloha!!!
It was just two and a half years ago that my daughter and I had this conversation. My daughter at the time was 20 yrs old, single, and living at home. She had called me on the phone and had asked me how I felt about her being pregnant. She wasn't sure what she should do because the guy she was dating she liked, but wasn't really serious with. I told her that no matter what she needed to keep the baby, and that I would help her through her pregnancy. As a mother it was shock to be hearing this on the phone! I never imagined that I would be hearing this from my only child! I knew how she was feeling because I too had been in this situation when I was younger and had not made the right decision. I chose to have an abortion. At the time, I thought it was the easiest thing to do but it was the wrong thing to do and I realized it years later. I didn't want my daughter to have to go through the guilt and regret that I had felt for all those years! God loves us unconditionally, this means even with all of our faults! There is no condemnation and judgement with God because he forgives us and loves us even when we can't! "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" 1John 1: 9
Thank God my daughter listened to me and decided to keep my grandaughter! She is the love of her life, and she has told me that she could never imagine life without her! We are not alone because our God is here for us, just as the 2 women who created this blog are! We can pray together and let God's Holy Spirit to guide and help us to get through whatever difficulties we maybe facing. May God's peace fill your hearts! Me Ke Aloha!!!
Everyone seeks and needs to be Loved. A love that is unconditional, a love that comes without judgement, a love that will never betray us...WHERE do we find that LOVE?
We can search all corners of the earth to find something or someone to fulfill this need to be loved. People are on a journey seeking something or someone that appears to be extinct. Never having that sense of peace or joy. Too often, desperation comes knocking at the door, you peek and know that you shouldn't entertain IT. You know there could be a long line of trouble, but you're feeling empty, what decisions did you choose? Yup, the decision that most choose is the one that takes us on a journey of CONSEQUENCES. Consequence(s) is simply a trouble maker that can literally suck your life away.
GOOD NEWS...There is only one person in the entire history of this world that died for the entire human race and his blood washed away all of our sins.
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one & only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
God already knows that we will either choose him or not & his unconditional love for all of us, is depicted in John 3:16. This is true love. He did not say only when you are all cleaned up, then come. He loves us in every form, shape, or whatever situation we might be creating or be in.
God says, just come as you are! As broken as we are, as imperfect as we can be, & with the endless amount of flaws that we have...God's love is simply, unconditional! No worries, just be you, & you'll start to feel that Love.
Revelation 22:17 - The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let the one who hears say, "Come!" Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
GOOD NEWS...There is only one person in the entire history of this world that died for the entire human race and his blood washed away all of our sins.
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one & only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
God already knows that we will either choose him or not & his unconditional love for all of us, is depicted in John 3:16. This is true love. He did not say only when you are all cleaned up, then come. He loves us in every form, shape, or whatever situation we might be creating or be in.
God says, just come as you are! As broken as we are, as imperfect as we can be, & with the endless amount of flaws that we have...God's love is simply, unconditional! No worries, just be you, & you'll start to feel that Love.
Revelation 22:17 - The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let the one who hears say, "Come!" Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
Friday, January 20, 2012
How long do we hang on to our hurts, resentments, betrayals, anger, addictions, grudges, & unforgiveness?
The betrayal was incomprehensible. The hurt was devastating. NO ONE CAN UNDERSTAND! It's their fault. Unconsciously, we start to take ownership of not being wanting to forgive. Unforgiving is very heavy. Imagine carrying a 50lb kettle bell weight everywhere you go. How about two 20lb bags of grain on each shoulder, daily. These heavy burdens, which is a magnet to our emotions, may be released. Easier said then done, right? Let's try it & let go of the 50lb kettle bell weight or maybe exchange it for a 30lb weight and gradually go lighter. Remove 1 bag of grain or better yet, get rid of both bags. Can we imagine that weight that came off? We've heard that unforgiving is as if you were giving poison to the other, but in reality, we're the ones that are getting poisoned. You say, that's absurd. Start observing people with countenance and attitude that exhibits the opposite. Then look for those that you think might be carrying that weight of unforgiving. Make a choice.
Ephesians 4:31-32 (the Message Bible): Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.
Romans 12:17: Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
Ephesians 4:31-32 (the Message Bible): Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.
Romans 12:17: Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
How many times have we been told to SIMPLY have FAITH? Almost a "DUH" question, but do we really have faith? Faith means we have a never ending of hope which means we would have peace...but how?
The dictionary will define Faith as: 1. Complete trust or confidence in someone or something
2 Corinthians 5:7 - We live by faith not by sight or We walk by faith not by sight.
How many times have we trusted & had faith that the relationship was going to work out? How about truly loving someone with all our hearts putting in our ALL into the relationship or situation to have it turned inside out and totally go bad? How about praying, fervently, for a special someone who was diagnosed with cancer? What about someone or even ourselves addicted to drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography, sex, bulemia, abuse, computer games, food, exercise, depression, etc. - the list can go on.
Physically we're exhausted; Emotionally we're drained; Mentally we just can't think straight; The weight of feeling hopeless is too heavy; Escape is what we desire...
Where and how can FAITH even be considered in the midst of our difficult trials?
Job 30:27 - The churning inside me never stops, days of suffering confront me
Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
The Lord is telling us to have FAITH, and simply come to me. How? Find a place where you can be alone and just cry out to someone you can't see, but the Lord will be with you. Be honest, be you, and in your moment of despair, TELL IT ALL & YELL IT ALL! JUST DO IT! Then medidate on your heart being mended, be still, breathe in goodness, exhale bitterness...
Believe it, you have just exercised the beginnings of having FAITH.
2 Corinthians 5:7 - We live by faith not by sight or We walk by faith not by sight.
How many times have we trusted & had faith that the relationship was going to work out? How about truly loving someone with all our hearts putting in our ALL into the relationship or situation to have it turned inside out and totally go bad? How about praying, fervently, for a special someone who was diagnosed with cancer? What about someone or even ourselves addicted to drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography, sex, bulemia, abuse, computer games, food, exercise, depression, etc. - the list can go on.
Physically we're exhausted; Emotionally we're drained; Mentally we just can't think straight; The weight of feeling hopeless is too heavy; Escape is what we desire...
Where and how can FAITH even be considered in the midst of our difficult trials?
Job 30:27 - The churning inside me never stops, days of suffering confront me
Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
The Lord is telling us to have FAITH, and simply come to me. How? Find a place where you can be alone and just cry out to someone you can't see, but the Lord will be with you. Be honest, be you, and in your moment of despair, TELL IT ALL & YELL IT ALL! JUST DO IT! Then medidate on your heart being mended, be still, breathe in goodness, exhale bitterness...
Believe it, you have just exercised the beginnings of having FAITH.
Monday, January 16, 2012
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23)
"Intolerance and Indifference can lead to....
Teaching of tolerance is still alive and bears fruit..."
Watch this documentary, 'PAPERCLIPS' and how this small town made a big difference.
Teaching of tolerance is still alive and bears fruit..."
Watch this documentary, 'PAPERCLIPS' and how this small town made a big difference.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
I hate Religion but I LOVE JESUS...
OMG, This was emailed to me by a very REAL person, Alice. Thank you Alice! You will be missed!
Watch this...
BE STILL
We live in a busy, noisy, tumultuous society. There is noise and demands for our attention almost constantly every waking hour. There are no quiet Judean hillsides for us to retreat to daily for prayer. Therefore we must find an inner solitutude in the Lord's presence. (Written by Mel & Tim of The Bridge Church)
Isaiah 30:15 declares that the Lord's purpose if for his people to find quietness and confidence before Him. The indictment was that his people "WOULD NOT" and therefore had no peace.
Isaiah 32:17 - "The effect of righteosness is quietness and assurance forever."
Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am thy God..."
The New Testament similarly reflects the same need to mental quietness when it refers to bringing...
"EVERY THOUGHT INTO THE CAPTIVITY TO THE OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST"
(2 Corinthians 10:5)
STUFF
Sometimes we just get so overwhelmed with 'STUFF' and in that moment we need to turn to the Lord first. What if we don't know the Lord or fell away but simply need to vent...try women of inevitable truth. We're women that have a heart for the Lord, that also struggles in the flesh, but chooses God's Word as our foundation.
Women of all ages & circumstances:
These are very challenging times. Days filled with undending adversities. From the moment you get up to the moment you actually get some sleep, PEACE is what we desire.
Philippians 4:7 - Then you will experience God's peace which exceeds anything we can undestand. His peace will guard your heart and mind as we live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 - Then you will experience God's peace which exceeds anything we can undestand. His peace will guard your heart and mind as we live in Christ Jesus.
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