Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida opened October 1, 1971... Hard to believe there was ever a time without "Mickey and the Gang" down in Orlando. I can't wait to see the 50th Anniversary event... Gold plated "Mickey's" everywhere!!!
But until then... we will just have to wait and watch for the preparation of the city of Orlando and the Park to celebrate this momentous occasion....
There's another occasion we all need to prepare for and that is the day we meet Jesus..."What a day it will be when my Jesus I shall see... When I look upon His face the One who saved me by His grace!" Can you "feel" it???
Feel what? you ask... Feel the excitement of seeing Jesus for the first time.... And the joy that it will bring will be something like we've never felt before... And just think you will have that feeling for an eternity!!!!
Think back in your life to the most joyous occasion you have ever experienced....And when you see Jesus it will be a million times better!!!!
What a Savior!!! So let's begin the preparation today for the homecoming we will get whenwe get to heaven!!! Tell Somebody what Jesus has done for you!!!
"While we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all the wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good." Titus 2:13 - 14
Prayer of the Day: "Jesus help us to prepare to meet you one day.. By telling others about your love!"
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
Friday, October 1, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday's "Thought"
It's interesting in today's society to see how much times have changed in regards to religious education for individuals. One can watch television preachers where there are thousands each week"hearing" the Word of God...And individuals come to worship each Sunday and never open their Bible...(Why is that?)
I believe there has been a devaluing of religious education in favor of the "worship experience." So now we have all of these people who like to worship but can't find Obadiah in the Bible and don't even know who he was....Or where the book is located....
But small group Bible study is where you can ask questions, build relationships and enjoy the company of other believers in a comfortable setting.... if you have a question in worship you can't raise your hand and ask the preacher to clarify a point for you that he has just made.... (Well you can if you are in Russia or another European country).... But not usually here in America...
I believe we have to get back to the basics of learning God's Word so that we can share it with others we come in contact...."Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the Word of God."
2 Timothy 2:15
So attend small group Bible Study and worship to get the most out of your walk with God!
Prayer of the Day: Jesus help me to continue to learn more about You!
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
I believe there has been a devaluing of religious education in favor of the "worship experience." So now we have all of these people who like to worship but can't find Obadiah in the Bible and don't even know who he was....Or where the book is located....
But small group Bible study is where you can ask questions, build relationships and enjoy the company of other believers in a comfortable setting.... if you have a question in worship you can't raise your hand and ask the preacher to clarify a point for you that he has just made.... (Well you can if you are in Russia or another European country).... But not usually here in America...
I believe we have to get back to the basics of learning God's Word so that we can share it with others we come in contact...."Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the Word of God."
2 Timothy 2:15
So attend small group Bible Study and worship to get the most out of your walk with God!
Prayer of the Day: Jesus help me to continue to learn more about You!
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday's Wonderings
With another 3 - 5 inches of rain heading our way looking forward to a soggy Wednesday Night and Thursday morning... Even though it is cloudy outside there is still a reason to be joyful on the inside! Jesus sends showers of blessings in so many different forms whether the wet showers or the showers of His love pouring down on us....
When you are receiving showers... Sometimes good or bad... Know Jesus is always with you and that He has what is best for you in mind...
He promises to "Never leave or forsake us in times of trouble"
Prayer of the Day: Jesus thank you for all of your many showers that you send our way!
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
When you are receiving showers... Sometimes good or bad... Know Jesus is always with you and that He has what is best for you in mind...
He promises to "Never leave or forsake us in times of trouble"
Prayer of the Day: Jesus thank you for all of your many showers that you send our way!
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday's Tidbits
Divine Intervention.... What does that actually mean??? Is it a cosmic force that shows up sometimes to help people who are in need??? Is it a big bunny rabbit from down the street that drops by and brings gifts??? Is it a girl or lady named Divine that intervenes for you in some specific way???
I was told that "Divine Intervention" happened for my mom... Four years ago she had a brain anuerysm that she recovered from.. and yesterday she found out she has another one in the same place ... And the Doctor told her it was "Divine Intervention" that helped her yesterday....Don't hear me saying that I am not thankful for the intervention that took place for my mom...
What I'm saying is that it was the God of the universe that helped my mom... A God that we can know personally and talk to pesonally and He will hear us....Not a "Divine Interventionist" that shows up sometimes in a random fashion to help this person or that person...
I have a God that I know hears me when I call... One who cares for my every need... Isn't it great to know that as His children God is right there beside us all the way...
I John 5:14 says, "This is the confiedence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of Him."
The key is asking according to His will!! Not ours!
Prayer of the Day: Jesus help me to ask according to Your will and not my own.
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
I was told that "Divine Intervention" happened for my mom... Four years ago she had a brain anuerysm that she recovered from.. and yesterday she found out she has another one in the same place ... And the Doctor told her it was "Divine Intervention" that helped her yesterday....Don't hear me saying that I am not thankful for the intervention that took place for my mom...
What I'm saying is that it was the God of the universe that helped my mom... A God that we can know personally and talk to pesonally and He will hear us....Not a "Divine Interventionist" that shows up sometimes in a random fashion to help this person or that person...
I have a God that I know hears me when I call... One who cares for my every need... Isn't it great to know that as His children God is right there beside us all the way...
I John 5:14 says, "This is the confiedence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of Him."
The key is asking according to His will!! Not ours!
Prayer of the Day: Jesus help me to ask according to Your will and not my own.
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
Friday, September 24, 2010
Friday's Fun Fact
Did you know Albert Einstein was four years old when he began to talk? I wonder what his first words were?? Do you remember when you first began to talk? A momentous occasion I know but one we don't usually mark on the calendar...
Talking is such a wonderful gift that God gave to us... We communicate words of love, encouragement, cheer and joy to one aanother. But we also use our words to say hurtful things to others as well. Let's make today... An Encouraging Word Friday... And tell everyone we come in contact something encouraging!!!
Proverbs 25:11 tells us, " A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."
Let's make it an apples of gold and pictures of silver day!
Keep lookin' Up!
Brian
Talking is such a wonderful gift that God gave to us... We communicate words of love, encouragement, cheer and joy to one aanother. But we also use our words to say hurtful things to others as well. Let's make today... An Encouraging Word Friday... And tell everyone we come in contact something encouraging!!!
Proverbs 25:11 tells us, " A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."
Let's make it an apples of gold and pictures of silver day!
Keep lookin' Up!
Brian
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Thursday's "Thought"
Today is the day you hoped you'd get to yesterday but wish now it was over so you can get on with tomorrow....Have you ever felt like this??? I know I sure have... With all the time saving things we have in our lives today we still never have enough time or energy to complete the tasks we need to finish today...
When will the merry-go-round end??? I'm glad you asked... It will end when you step off of it... The only problem is that it is going around really quickly and if you have been on the merry-go-round for a long time it is going awfully fast... SO guess what happens when you jump off??? You will hit the ground and it will hurt and you will roll.... and roll... and roll.. Till you stop....
Once you have gotten off the merry-go-round and recovered from the bumps and bruises from getting off.... Please do not get on it again... I repeat.. Do not get back on the merry-go-round again! People will try to guilt you back on because you're living at a different pace than they are but do not get drawn back in to that type of lifestyle...
Jesus tells us,"Don't worry about tomorow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34
Stay off the rides of the world and stick to the teachings of Jesus!
Prayer of the Day: Jesus help me to stay away from the merry-go-round of this world and help me to follow you!
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
When will the merry-go-round end??? I'm glad you asked... It will end when you step off of it... The only problem is that it is going around really quickly and if you have been on the merry-go-round for a long time it is going awfully fast... SO guess what happens when you jump off??? You will hit the ground and it will hurt and you will roll.... and roll... and roll.. Till you stop....
Once you have gotten off the merry-go-round and recovered from the bumps and bruises from getting off.... Please do not get on it again... I repeat.. Do not get back on the merry-go-round again! People will try to guilt you back on because you're living at a different pace than they are but do not get drawn back in to that type of lifestyle...
Jesus tells us,"Don't worry about tomorow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34
Stay off the rides of the world and stick to the teachings of Jesus!
Prayer of the Day: Jesus help me to stay away from the merry-go-round of this world and help me to follow you!
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday's Tidbits
It's Tuesday! 21 years ago today Hurricane Hugo came through the Low Country wreaking havoc and destruction... Praise God we have not had to deal with any serious weather in a long time... Prayerfully this pattern will continue.... But if not... God is in control!!!
We have to remember that God is on our side no matter what comes our way and because of this we have nothing to fear!!! When we actually buy into this truth our lives will be less stressful and more praiseful as we look to God to meet all our needs.
This does not mean we will not go through hardships and trials... It means that as we go through them we have the peace in knowing God is with us at every step of the journey...
"The LORD reigns He is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved." Psalm 93:1
Prayer of the Day: Thank - you God for your awesome power!
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
We have to remember that God is on our side no matter what comes our way and because of this we have nothing to fear!!! When we actually buy into this truth our lives will be less stressful and more praiseful as we look to God to meet all our needs.
This does not mean we will not go through hardships and trials... It means that as we go through them we have the peace in knowing God is with us at every step of the journey...
"The LORD reigns He is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved." Psalm 93:1
Prayer of the Day: Thank - you God for your awesome power!
Keep Lookin' Up!
Brian
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