Our Frail Memories

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But don't forget who saved you from your sins!

Ephesians 2:4-10

..."But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions,

made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 

so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them."...

Glory to God!

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Don't Just be One of the Gang

~Yellowstone FB 

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"When Satan appears 

to stop up our path

And fills us with fears, 

we triumph by faith;

He cannot take from us, 

though oft he has tried,

The heart-cheering promise, 

“The Lord will provide.” 

-John Newton

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Ephesians 2:8-9

Lord, lift me up and let me stand; By faith, on Heaven's table land

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 Higher Ground

I'm pressing on the upward way,

New heights I'm gaining every day;

Still praying as I onward bound,

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

My heart has no desire to stay

Where doubts arise and fears dismay;

Tho' some may dwell where these abound,

My pray'r, my aim is higher ground.

I want to live above the world,

Though Satan's darts at me are hurled;

For faith has caught the joyful sound,

The song of saints on higher ground.

I want to scale the utmost height,

And catch a gleam of glory bright;

But still I'll pray till Heav'n I've found,

Lord, lead me on to higher ground.

Refrain:

Lord, lift me up and let me stand,

By faith, on Heaven's table land;

A higher plane than I have found;

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

by Johnson Oatman, Jr.

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Precious and Magnificent Promises

2 Peter 1

"To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;

seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.

Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.

For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.

Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;

for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.

Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.

I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.

For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, 

“This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased”— 

and we ourselves heard this utterance made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.

But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God."

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Where there is Faith

~Kinsman 

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I believe in faithfulness

I believe in giving of myself for someone else

I believe in peace and love

I believe in honesty and trust but it's not enough

For all that I believe may never change the way it is

Unless I believe Jesus lives

Where there is faith

There is a calling, keep walking

You're not alone in this world

Where there is faith

There is a peace like a child sleeping

Hope everlasting in He who is able to

Bear every Burden, to heal every hurt in my heart

It is a wonderful, powerful place

Where there is faith

There's a man across the sea

Never heard the sound of freedom ring

Only in his dreams

There's a lady dressed in black

In a motorcade of cadillacs

Daddy's not coming back

Our hearts begin to fall

And our stability grows weak

But Jesus meets our needs if only we believe

Where there is faith

There is a calling, keep walking

You're not alone in this world

Where there is faith

There is a peace like a child sleeping

Hope everlasting in He who is able to

Bear every Burden, to heal every hurt in my heart

It is a wonderful, powerful place

Where there is faith

~4 Him

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Sweetness in Little Flowers

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By Cicely Mary Barker, 

about her faith in Jesus as her Savior.

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We Live in a Precarious Life

We know what it is like to have a cat think we have bent over just for them to sit on us.  

This is may be what has happened with this photographer - he has a great photo to take and then his cat takes advantage of his owner for a nice sit down.

In this life what can we do when life is tough?  

Where can we go when life is precarious?

PRECARIOUS:

adjective

-Dangerously lacking in security or stability.

-Subject to chance or unknown conditions.

-Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises.

A Precarious Life in the Scriptures:

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

..."Therefore we do not lose heart, 

but though our outer man is decaying, 

yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.

For momentary, light affliction is producing 

for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond 

all comparison, while we look not at the things 

which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; 

for the things which are seen are temporal, 

but the things which are not seen are eternal."

Romans 5:-1-11

"Therefore, having been justified by faith, 

we have peace with God through 

our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also 

we have obtained our introduction by faith 

into this grace in which we stand; 

and we exult in hope of the glory of God.

And not only this, but we also exult in our 

tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings 

about perseverance; and perseverance, 

proven character; and proven character, 

hope; and hope does not disappoint, 

because the love of God has been poured out 

within our hearts through the Holy Spirit 

who was given to us.

For while we were still helpless, at the right 

time Christ died for the ungodly.

For one will hardly die for a righteous man; 

though perhaps for the good man someone 

would dare even to die.

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, 

in that while we were yet sinners, 

Christ died for us.

Much more then, having now been justified 

by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath 

of God through Him.

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled 

to God through the death of His Son, much more, 

having been reconciled, we shall be saved 

by His life.

And not only this, but we also exult in God through 

our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have 

now received the reconciliation...."

Romans 12:9-13

"...Let love be without hypocrisy. 

Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; 

give preference to one another in honor;

not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, 

serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering 

in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to 

the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality."...

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More scriptures to help lift your head and remind you who holds onto you no matter what is happening in this life. 

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Decide: Deception or Truth

 "Many things may capture your eye---

---let faith in God capture your heart."

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Jesus said:

“Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. 

But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven."

Matthew 10:32-33

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How do we handle Stress?

-Schulz

 Philippians 4:4-9

..."Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!

Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. 

The Lord is near.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.

The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you."...

1 Peter 5:6-11

..."Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. 

Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen."...

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Tears of Joy from His Marvelous Grace!

Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,

Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!

Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,

There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled.

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,

Threaten the soul with infinite loss;

Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,

Points to the refuge, the mighty cross.

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.

What can we do to wash it away?

Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,

Brighter than snow you may be today.

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,

Freely bestowed on all who believe!

You that are longing to see His face,

Will you this moment His grace receive?

Grace, grace, God’s grace

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;

Grace, grace, God’s grace,

Grace that is greater than all our sin.

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Ephesians 2:1-10

..."And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.

Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),  and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them."...

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*Liberty, Morality, Faith*

"Liberty cannot be established without morality, 

nor morality without faith." 

- Alexis de Tocqueville

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Hope for Those Who Have No Hope

 (One half comic edited, Charles Schulz)

"Sometimes - you have to give a person hope in hope."

-Pastor Ed

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After you have encouraged someone who was distraught - 

you then bridge to show them the God and Savior of the Bible!

Life with the Savior is Good! Share it!

Psalm 27

The Lord is my light and my salvation;


Whom shall I fear?


The Lord is the defense of my life;


Whom shall I dread?


When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh,


My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.


Though a host encamp against me,


My heart will not fear;


Though war arise against me,


In spite of this I shall be confident.

One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek:


That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,


To behold the beauty of the Lord


And to meditate in His temple.


For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle;


In the secret place of His tent He will hide me;


He will lift me up on a rock.


And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me,


And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy;


I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice,


And be gracious to me and answer me.


When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You,


“Your face, O Lord, I shall seek.”


Do not hide Your face from me,


Do not turn Your servant away in anger;


You have been my help;


Do not abandon me nor forsake me,


O God of my salvation!


For my father and my mother have forsaken me,


But the Lord will take me up.

Teach me Your way, O Lord,


And lead me in a level path


Because of my foes.


Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries,


For false witnesses have risen against me,


And such as breathe out violence.


I would have despaired 

unless I had believed 

that I would see the goodness of the Lord


In the land of the living.


Wait for the Lord;


Be strong and let your heart take courage;


Yes, wait for the Lord."

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Still in the World

Be safe in Jesus! 

1 Peter 5:11

..."Therefore humble yourselves under 

the mighty hand of God, 

that He may exalt you at the proper time,

casting all your anxiety on Him, 

because He cares for you.

Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. 

Your adversary, the devil, prowls around 

like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing 

that the same experiences of suffering are being 

accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.

After you have suffered for a little while, 

the God of all grace, who called you 

to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, 

confirm, strengthen and establish you.

To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

..."Rejoice always;

pray without ceasing;

in everything give thanks; 

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."...

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Reasons to stay home today are many...

 

...And yet the LORD desires us to be faithful!

Life is tough so do the best you can and get out there for Him.  

Your life lived gently and fully for Him will be seen and noticed even when you think otherwise. 

Glory to God!

2 Timothy 1

"...God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.

For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.

Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you..."

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Obey God

Acts 5:29

...“We must obey God rather than men."... 

Galatians 2:20

..."I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me."...

Galatians 3:13-14

..."Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”— in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we would receive the promise of the Spirit through faith."...

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