Greg and Gail enjoyed teaching an adult Spanish class. In the area of the Guatemalan civil war which ended in 1996. Gail enjoyed time visiting with her family and WLBC in early July; nice little vacation. Please keep Greg in prayers as he prepares to teach about twenty new Sixth Grade Bible students starting in August.
An old-time revival preacher announced that Thursday was going to be “Quitter’s Night” at the tent revival. It was public confession time.
A child stood and said she was going to quit telling lies. A teenager rose to his feet and said he was going to quit smoking. Even adults were making these public confessions. They were going to quit drinking or gambling or cussin’, etc.
And then it happened. A saintly silver-haired lady stood up. It was real quiet and folks were wondering what this “model” Christian had possibly done.
“Well now, Mrs. Jones,” said the preacher, “what are you repenting of?”
Mrs. Jones cleared her throat and said, “I ain’t done nothin’ and
I’m gonna quit it.”
Perhaps we should all be reminded that sometimes our most prevalent sin is something we were supposed to do, but didn’t. If we’re doing nothing, it may be time to quit!
(The Timothy Report, www.timothyreport.com) via Cup O’Cheer
I have experienced His presence in the deepest hell that man can create. I have tested the promises of the Bible, and believe me, you can count on them.
–Corrie ten Boom
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At Peace With Yourself
There is a correlation between the way you feel about yourself and the way you feel about others. If you are at peace with yourself—you’ll get along with others. The converse is also true. If you are ashamed, embarrassed, or angry, other people are going to know it. The tragic thing is we tend to take it out on those we love unless the cycle is interrupted.
Which takes us to the question, “How does a person get relief?” Which takes us to one of the kindest verses in the Bible. In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, “Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest.”
Be honest with Him. Admit you have soul secrets you’ve never dealt with. He’s just waiting for you to ask Him for help. You’ll be glad you did. Those near to you will be glad as well.
We cannot even begin to understand what God is going to do in the future. The book of Revelation gives us a tiny peek into that time. People who are believers will stand beside a sea that looks like glass mixed with fire. These believers will be singing praises to God
Here is the praise song that they will sing:
Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty.
Just and true are your ways, King of the nations.
Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy.
All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.
On earth and in heaven we get to trust and praise God for who he is and what he has done for us. During good days or bad, peaceful times or stormy ones, God is always good, always in control, always with us.
Dear Lord, It is wonderful to know that we don’t have to wait for heaven or even for good days to sing songs of praise to you. Thank you for saving us. Amen.
as seen in Streams in the Desert For Kids via Cop O’Cheer
