Believe When You Pray

"Believe When You Pray": 23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.' (Mark 11 :23-24 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

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Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV). ...present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus....... Thoughts on This Verse... What guards your heart? What protects your mind? Did you know that the peace of God can stand guard over our hearts and minds? That's the apostle Paul's promise to us in this passage. If we will present our requests to God, with thanksgiving, then God's peace that is greater than any explanation and that transcends our ability to comprehend it, will stand sentry over our hearts and minds. You want an example of how this is true? Look at the book of Job: All that befalls him; all that wounds him. Yet still he doesn't become hard of heart or go insane. What is the key to his survival? His ongoing conversation with the LORD. He will not relinquish that relationship no matter how badly he hurts, how much he is confused, nor how badly he is ridiculed.

The Lord of all the earth

"The Lord of all the earth": 1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him and burns up his adversaries all around. 4 His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. 6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory (Psalm 97 : 1 - 6 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

Father, Forgive Them

"Father, Forgive Them": 34 And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. ' And they cast lots to divide his garments. (Luke 23 : 34 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

Sing to the Lord a new song!

"Sing to the Lord a new song!": 1 Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the LORD made the heavens. 6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. (Psalm 96 : 1 - 6 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

Romans 8:31-32 (NIV)

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Romans 8:31-32 (NIV). What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?...... Thoughts on This Verse... We know God paid a high price to redeem and forgive us in Jesus. If he has gone to such great lengths to purchase our pardon, what will he refuse us that is good, right and holy? So if God answers our prayers''No!'', then it is for our good and the eternal well being of those for whom we've prayed. His intent is to bless, not wound. His desire is to redeem. His commitment is to work things out for our ultimate good (cf. Rom. 8:28) as he is transforming us to be more like his beloved Son (Rom. 8:29).

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)

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Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV). Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen....... Thoughts on This Verse... What is your biggest dream? God longs to do more than that through you! The real question is whether or not you will believe it, receive it, share it and then give him the glory for it!

Isaiah 57:15 (NIV)

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Isaiah 57:15 (NIV). For this is what the high and lofty One says-- he who lives forever, whose name is holy:''I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.''...... Thoughts on This Verse... Jesus' coming to earth is not inconsistent with the God who reveals himself in the Old Testament. God is high and holy. God is righteous and majestic. However, God loves people, especially people who come to him knowing that they need his love and grace. To those who seek him with passion and reverence, God brings revival that touches the spirit and heart.

Bible-era earthquake reveals year of Jesus' crucifixion

Bible-era earthquake reveals year of Jesus' crucifixion May 24, 2012 3:24 PM EDT Jesus, as described in the New Testament, was most likely crucified on Friday April 3, 33 A.D. The latest investigation, reported in the journal International Geology Review, focused on earthquake activity at the Dead Sea, located 13 miles from Jerusalem. The Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 27, mentions that an earthquake coincided with the crucifixion: [sidebar] "And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open." To analyze earthquake activity in the region, geologist Jefferson Williams of Supersonic Geophysical and colleagues Markus Schwab and Achim Brauer of the German Research Center for Geosciences studied three cores from the beach of the Ein Gedi Spa adjacent to the Dead Sea. Varves, which are annual layers of deposition in the sediments, reveal that at least two major earthquakes affected the core: a widespread earthquake in 31 B.C. and an early first century seismic event that happened sometime between 26 A.D. and 36 A.D. The latter period occurred during "the years when Pontius Pilate was procurator of Judea and when the earthquake of the Gospel of Matthew is historically constrained," Williams said. "The day and date of the crucifixion (Good Friday) are known with a fair degree of precision," he said. But the year has been in question. In terms of textual clues to the date of the crucifixion, Williams quoted a Nature paper authored by Colin Humphreys and Graeme Waddington. Williams summarized their work as follows: All four gospels and Tacitus in Annals (XV,44) agree that the crucifixion occurred when Pontius Pilate was procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD. All four gospels say the crucifixion occurred on a Friday. All four gospels agree that Jesus died a few hours before the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath (nightfall on a Friday). The synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) indicate that Jesus died before nightfall on the 14th day of Nisan; right before the start of the Passover meal. John's gospel differs from the synoptics; apparently indicating that Jesus died before nightfall on the 15th day of Nisan. When data about the Jewish calendar and astronomical calculations are factored in, a handful of possible dates result, with Friday April 3, 33 A.D. being the best match, according to the researchers. In terms of the earthquake data alone, Williams and his team acknowledge that the seismic activity associated with the crucifixion could refer to "an earthquake that occurred sometime before or after the crucifixion and was in effect 'borrowed' by the author of the Gospel of Matthew, and a local earthquake between 26 and 36 A.D. that was sufficiently energetic to deform the sediments of Ein Gedi but not energetic enough to produce a still extant and extra-biblical historical record." "If the last possibility is true, this would mean that the report of an earthquake in the Gospel of Matthew is a type of allegory," they write. Williams is studying yet another possible natural happening associated with the crucifixion -darkness. Three of the four canonical gospels report darkness from noon to 3 PM after the crucifixion. Such darkness could have been caused by a dust storm, he believes. Williams is investigating if there are dust storm deposits in the sediments coincident with the early first century Jerusalem region earthquake.


Matthew 27

Jesus Dies on the Cross

⁴⁵ Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. ⁴⁶ And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”^[k]

⁴⁷ Some of those who stood there, when they heard that, said, “This Man is calling for Elijah!” ⁴⁸ Immediately one of them ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink.

⁴⁹ The rest said, “Let Him alone; let us see if Elijah will come to save Him.”

⁵⁰ And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.

⁵¹ Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, ⁵² and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; ⁵³ and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.

⁵⁴ So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!”

⁵⁵ And many women who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar, ⁵⁶ among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses,^[l] and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

My soul finds rest in God

"My soul finds rest in God": 5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. 8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah (Psalm 62 : 5 - 8 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

I Am The Resurrection

"I Am The Resurrection": 25 Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?' 27 She said to him, 'Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.' (John 11 : 25-27 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

God's love stands firm forever

"God's love stands firm forever": 1 I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. 2 For I said, 'Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness. (Psalm 89 : 1 - 2 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

Jesus and The Father Are One

"Jesus and The Father Are One": 25 Jesus answered them, 'I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.' (John 10 : 25-30 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

Psalm 37:5-6 (NIV)

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Psalm 37:5-6 (NIV). ''Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.''...... Thoughts on This Verse... How much do you trust the Lord? Better yet, how much of yourself have you entrusted to the Lord? We have focused the last several days on the promised blessings the Lord longs to give us. Yet in his wisdom, God has chosen to make the release of many of these blessings dependent upon our trust in him and our asking of him. As long as we grip the steering wheel of our life, it is hard to let God take us in the direction of his blessing and his will. I saw a bumper sticker recently that put it this way:''If God is your co-pilot then you had better switch seats!'' Committing our way to the Lord is offering our lives to him to do his work, to receive his blessing, and to know his presence. So what are you waiting for?

1 John 4:21 (NIV).

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1 John 4:21 (NIV). And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother....... Thoughts on This Verse... For over a week, John has reminded us again and again. We must love our brothers and sisters in Christ. This reminder, however, is the clincher. If we love God, then we must love his children and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Notice that the word isn't''should'' or''will try'' or''want to.'' No, we must. The Bible is careful not to put many''must do'' or''thou shalt'' commands in Scripture. But God's point is clear. Love of each other is not optional, negotiable, or even something to be delayed. God sent Jesus to die for the sins of all of God's children. How can we not love those for whom Christ gave so much? As Paul will say to the Corinthians,''God's love compels us!'' We MUST love.

May the peoples praise you!

"May the peoples praise you!": 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah. 2 that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah (Psalm 67 : 1 - 4 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

The Truth Will Set You Free

"The Truth Will Set You Free": 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, 'If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' (John 8 : 31-32 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

My soul thirsts for you

"My soul thirsts for you": 1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. 3 Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. 4 So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, (Psalm 63 : 1 - 5 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

Philippians 1:29 (NIV)

Philippians 1:29 (NIV). For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him .......... Thoughts on This Verse... Suffer! How is suffering a privilege? It's not unless it is for Jesus. Remember how the early apostles were joyful because they were counted worthy to suffer for the name? (cf. Acts 5:41.) You see, he suffered for us so we could be saved. When we face suffering for the cause of Christ and his Kingdom, we help inspire others to live faithfully in adversity and show to all the genuineness of our faith. So few have anything worthy of their living, dying, or suffering. We have reason for all three: our lives will be caught up in Jesus' victory! (cf. Rom 8:32-39; 1 Cor. 15.)

John 17:24 (NIV)

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John 17:24 (NIV). [Jesus prayed]''Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.''...... Thoughts on This Verse... Wow, what an unbelievable collection of high powered phrases of truth and promise! We are a gift from the Father to Jesus. Jesus wants us to be with him in the glorious presence of God. Jesus wants us to see his glory and experience it. Jesus has been loved by the Father from before the Creation. Think about these truths. Ask God for understanding so you can see how powerfully these reveal our importance to him. Dream of the day you will share in God's glory as one of his children! (cf. 1 Jn. 3:1-3) Now, let's go live based on the view God has of us.

Philippians 4:9 (NIV)

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Philippians 4:9 (NIV). Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you....... Thoughts on This Verse... As we seek to pass on the faith to our children, our friends, our younger spiritual''children'' in the faith, we must remember Paul's example. He taught the truth; passed on the truth that had been revealed and passed on to him; he displayed that truth in his life; Paul then called on the people he was mentoring to put this truth into practice in their daily lives. This would enable them to fully experience the presence of God in their lives and find the peace that God so longs to give them.

John 17:26 (NIV)

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John 17:26 (NIV). ''I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.''...... Thoughts on This Verse... Jesus reveals God to us. One of the reasons he does this is so that we can know who God is and what is important to him. Clearly, one of the most important things on Jesus' heart in this prayer is that we share his love for us with each other. In this way, Jesus comes to life in us.

Philippians 1:29 (NIV)

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Philippians 1:29 (NIV). For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him .......... Thoughts on This Verse... Suffer! How is suffering a privilege? It's not unless it is for Jesus. Remember how the early apostles were joyful because they were counted worthy to suffer for the name? (cf. Acts 5:41.) You see, he suffered for us so we could be saved. When we face suffering for the cause of Christ and his Kingdom, we help inspire others to live faithfully in adversity and show to all the genuineness of our faith. So few have anything worthy of their living, dying, or suffering. We have reason for all three: our lives will be caught up in Jesus' victory! (cf. Rom 8:32-39; 1 Cor. 15.)

Matthew 5:14 (NIV)

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Matthew 5:14 (NIV). ''You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.''...... Thoughts on This Verse... Darkness dominates our world. Despite appearances, darkness controls much of what is said and how it is viewed by the world. When people live for Christ, they will be noticed. Their allegiance to Jesus and his righteousness cannot be ignored. So what are we going to do with that light? Are others going to see and be drawn to our Father in Heaven who sent his Son as Savior? Or, are they going to reject the way of Christ because our walk is all talk and not much service? Let's let them see God's grace through our lives so they will come to know the Savior!

Be exalted O God

"Be exalted O God": 7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! 8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! 9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. 10 For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. 11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! (Psalm 57 : 7 - 11 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

You Are The Light Of The World

"You Are The Light Of The World": 14 'You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5 : 14-16 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

We meditate on your unfailing love

"We meditate on your unfailing love": 9 We have thought on your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple. 10 As your name, O God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness. (Psalm 48 : 9 - 10 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-NYOU.com

You Are The Salt Of The Earth

"You Are The Salt Of The Earth": 13 'You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. (Matthew 5 : 13 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co

God reigns over the nations

"God reigns over the nations": 5 God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet. 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! 7 For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm! 8 God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne (Psalm 47 : 5 - 8 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

Walk in the light of life

"Walk in the light of life": 12 I must perform my vows to you, O God; I will render thank offerings to you. 13 For you have delivered my soul from death, yes, my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. (Psalm 56 : 12 - 13 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co

Cast your burden upon the Lord

"Cast your burden upon the Lord": 22 Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. (Psalm 55 : 22 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

Jesus, The Son Of God

"Jesus, The Son Of God": 63 But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, 'I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.' 64 Jesus said to him, 'You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.' (Matthew 26 : 63-64 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

Trust in the steadfast love of God

"Trust in the steadfast love of God": 8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever. 9 I will thank you forever, because you have done it. I will wait for your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly. (Psalm 52 : 8 - 9 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co

Ask And You Will Receive

"Ask And You Will Receive": 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. (Luke 11 : 9-10 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co

Create in me a clean heart

"Create in me a clean heart": 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. (Psalm 51 : 10 - 12 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

God Loves Everyone

"God Loves Everyone": 16 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (John 3 : 16-17 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co The Word "might" here is not a question of will it, but simply means it's your choice to come to the Father thru Jesus Christ the Son. Come to Jesus now! (862)245-2269

Psalm 34:17 (NIV)

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Psalm 34:17 (NIV). The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles....... Thoughts on This Verse... Deliverance! A great theme of the Bible is that God is a God of deliverance who keeps his promises and faithfully shares his grace, mercy, and justice. Let this promise stir you to righteous living and to cry out to God in all your troubles. One way to do this is to read through the Psalms regularly, letting these inspired words from so long ago offer a rich topography of prayer from which you can call to God. Whether you use the Psalms or not, however, cry out to God with the praises, questions, and wounds that life brings. Let his presence be real to you and your heart open to him.

1 John 4:16 (NIV)

Verse of the Day:

1 John 4:16 (NIV). And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him....... Thoughts on This Verse... We can be sure that God loves us. He wants us to live in and be blessed by his love. That love is more than just the grace that reaches us when we are saved. God's love extends through us. His love is redemptive in our loving behavior to others. His presence is seen in our loving attitudes and deeds. God wants his love to be shared by us to others. In this way, his love blesses us when we receive it and also when we share it!

Proverbs 6:20 (NIV)

Verse of the Day:

Proverbs 6:20 (NIV). My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching....... Thoughts on This Verse... So often today, we discount the wisdom of those who have come before us and who want to share with us the collective wisdom that was handed down to them by their predecessors. Let's be especially attentive over the next few weeks to those who are older and have proven themselves faithful. At the same time, let's remind our children and our grandchildren how important obedience is to God, including the obedience of children to their parents.

John 17:4 (NIV)

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John 17:4 (NIV). ''I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.''...... Thoughts on This Verse... One of the most amazing things that Jesus ever said, he said to his Father in heaven:''I have completed the work you gave me to do ...'' In fact, when he breathed his last, he said,''It is finished.'' Let's live with the glory of God our highest priority! This is our purpose as God's children (cf. Eph. 1:6, 12, 14; 1 Pet. 2:9-10). The more we live by Kingdom priority (Matt. 6:33), the more we can rest assured that we can finish our lives with a line similar to Jesus'!

Great is the Lord

"Great is the Lord": 1 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain, 2 beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King. 3 Within her citadels God has made himself known as a fortress. (Psalm 48 : 1 - 3 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co

The Kingdom Of God Is Not Of This World

"The Kingdom Of God Is Not Of This World": 36 Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.' (John 18 : 36 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co

Shout to GOD

"Shout to God": 1 Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy! 2 For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth. 3 He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. 4 He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah (Psalm 47 : 1 - 4 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

Be still and know that I am God

"Be still and know that I am God": 8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 'Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!' 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah (Psalm 46 : 8 - 11 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

Serve One Another

"Serve One Another": 42 And Jesus called them to him and said to them, 'You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.' (Mark 10 : 42-45 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

Blair Preaches on Mom's for Mothers Day 2012

Blair Preaches on Mom's

Mothers Day 2012

Breaking NEWS Believer's Fellowship Lakeland Florida was not in violation according to the City of Lakeland in giving away produce

Breaking NEWS Believer's Fellowship Lakeland Florida was not in violation according to the City of Lakeland in giving Produce away to Public at It's produce Canopy, the Power of GOD was in the hearing & JESUS WINS! Many people came and told of what a great thing this ministry is doing helping provide the needy with free food! More churches need to step up as the need arises with this economic situation! I took home some nice vegetables last SONday for free and I have a job so I gave a donation to the church in an offering! Thank GOD for churches like this one!

Alan Tison talks about The Ripple Effect!

We had an awesome day yesterday at

 Northside Christian Church. 

We sang about how much we love Jesus

and then Alan Tison preached on the

"Ripple Effect" 

- how your life creates ripples 

that influence others around you. 

He cited Epaphroditus

 (look him up!) as an example.

Romans 8:11 (NIV)

My Daily Verse

Here is your Verse of the Day:

Romans 8:11 (NIV). And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you....... Thoughts on This Verse... If we belong to Christ, we know the Spirit of God lives in us (Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 6:19-20). Because of the Spirit's presence, we know that we are eternal! The Spirit is God's down payment guaranteeing that our future is with him (2 Cor. 1:21-22; 5:5). What's more, even while we're living for Christ now, the Spirit gives us life in our physical bodies as we use them for God's glory (cf. Rom. 12:1).

Romans 14:19 (NIV)

My Daily Verse

Here is your Verse of the Day:

Romans 14:19 (NIV). Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification....... Thoughts on This Verse... ''Make every effort!'' That's quite a challenge. But notice where that exertion is to be focused: peace and mutual edification. Both sides of this exhortation are two way responsibilities. I must pursue and share peace if I am going to have it myself. I must edify, and be open to being edified, if mutual edification is going to happen. In other words, we live with other people in God's family. He wants us to be responsible for making relationships work in our spiritual family. He reminds us it will require strenuous effort. But, isn't that true in every family relationship? Love means sacrifice, effort, and concern for others. When we share our love willingly, however, we're much more likely to see it coming back to us!

Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature

Mark 16:15-18 NKJV And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover. JC #JC2012 http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co

Pray for all men

1 Timothy 2:1-7 NKJV Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostleI am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Rest in the Lord

"Rest in the Lord": 7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! 8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. 9 For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. (Psalm 37 : 7 - 9 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

How To Treat Others

"How To Treat Others": 12 'So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. (Matthew 7 : 12 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

Annointed with the oil of joy

"Annointed with the oil of joy": 6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; 7 you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; 8 your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces b stringed instruments make you glad; (Psalm 45 : 6 - 8 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

Don't Worry

"Don't Worry": 25 'Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6 : 25-33 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

My soul thirsts for God

"My soul thirsts for God": 1 As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? (Psalm 42 : 1 -2 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

I Am The Bread Of Life

"I Am The Bread Of Life": 35 Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 36 But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. 37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. 40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.' (John 6 : 35-40 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co

Kingdom On Earth

"Kingdom On Earth": 18 Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. (Matthew 18 : 18 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

He set my feet upon the rock

"He set my feet upon the rock": 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD (Psalm 40 : 1 - 3 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

The Lord upholds us

"The Lord upholds us": 23 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way; 24 though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand. (Psalm 37 : 23 - 24 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

The Holy Spirit Will Help You

"The Holy Spirit Will Help You": 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. (John 14 : 26 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

Commit your way to the LORD

"Commit your way to the LORD": 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. 6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. (Psalm 37 : 5 - 6 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

My Sheep Listen To Me

"My Sheep Listen To Me": 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.' (John 10 : 27-30 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

David Did It, Why Can't I?

Glen preaches - David Did It, Why Can't I?

 Have you ever done something 

that you knew was wrong 

after you saw someone 

you trusted and respected do it? 

Have you done something wrong 

and someone who trusted and respected 

you did the same thing 

because they knew you had done it?

It hurts to be a sinner. 

In this message, 

I remind us that wrong is still wrong

to motivate us to stand up against 

temptation and do what is right 

by God's standards.

"You have redeemed me"

"You have redeemed me": 2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! 3 For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me; 4 you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my refuge. 5 Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God. (Psalm 31 : 2 - 5 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

The Spirit Of Truth

"The Spirit Of Truth": 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. (John 14 : 16-17 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.com

Proverbs 10:2 (NIV)

My Daily Verse Here is your Verse of the Day: Proverbs 10:2 (NIV). Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death....... Thoughts on This Verse... Wealth, especially wealth gotten through greedy and wicked means, proves to be of no lasting value. This rancid wealth rots the heart of the one who gets it and it cannot save us from our ultimate demise. Righteousness, however, is a far more precious treasure. This righteousness of the Eternal God, this gift given to us by grace through faith, is greater than the limits of our mortality and powerful enough to redeem our soul from death.

"In him my heart trusts":

"In him my heart trusts": 6 Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy. 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. (Psalm 28 : 6 - 7 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

"Walk In The Light"

"Walk In The Light": 35 So Jesus said to them, 'The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.' (John 12 : 35-36 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

Be Humble

"Be Humble": 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.' (Luke 14 : 11 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.INFO

"Dwell in the house of the Lord"

"Dwell in the house of the Lord": 4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple. 5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. 6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD. (Psalm 27 : 4 - 6 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.info

Be Kind and Merciful

"Be Kind And Merciful": 32 'If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. 36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. (Luke 6 : 32-36 - ESV) JC #JC2012 Find out more: http://www.GOD-N-YOU.co