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Entrapped By Offense By Kris Belfils - Do you feel like you have been wondering in the wilderness for years and years? Does your Christian walk seem to go no where? Do you trip over the same obstacle(s) time and time again to find no freedom from the bondage you are experiencing? You could be a slave to something and you don't even know it.
The Call From Called To Chosen When you’ve been called then, transformed into chosen there will be no need to announce it. Your chosen lifestyle will announce you.
God Chooses Whom He Will The true story of a little girl forced to play softball with the big kids. She learned a valuable life lesson:You may be a very funny-looking little girl, no one seems to want you on their team, but you have a Big Brother who does; His name is Jesus. He wants you, he chooses you, he is calling out your name, and he goes before you. Can you hear him beckon, ‘Come unto me?’
How Can Bible Study Help Kids Grow Up? Bible study is probably the number one way to keep your kids on the right path, and keep them out of trouble. We can\'t watch our kids all day and night, and we can\'t keep bad influences from coming to them. But what we CAN do is make sure they know wrong from right. This will help them when they face problems and major decisions on their own.
Foot In Mouth Disease By Jerry Ousley - There is a real disease that is commonly called "Foot AND Mouth Disease." I am in no way making fun of that terrible disease but it occurred to me that there is another disease that doesn't really affect the physical body, instead affecting the recesses of the mind. I appropriately call it "Foot IN Mouth Disease."
The Art of Giving Have you ever wondered why money seems to run from you, or why your soul mate has not appeared? This may all have to do with your ability to give. There is a Universal art to giving that is powerful. Why not find out how giving will help you receive what you have hoped for?
Friday the 13th Could be a Lucky Day? A lot of people are having phobia of Friday the 13th, actually it\'s not that horrifying. Take a look at the resources provided and you will know better.
Hope has sailed into your life today Waiting for a miracle? Hope is an eternal virtue of every Christian. Never lose your hope!
Becoming No Ordinary Men What kind of man are you? A Scarecrow? A Tin Man? A Cowardly Lion? A Wizard?
Is Your Faith Breakable or Unshakeable Much like the artisan that gathers the sand and processes it into wonderful, useful items, God wants to mold and shape you into a person of such faith that the attacks aimed at you will bounce off leaving no marks.
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Fragrance of Love By Norma-Anne Hough
The day had been long and hot. Jesus and his followers were feeling weary. Dust covered their feet and clothing. Simon the Pharisee had invited them to his house for a meal. He had also invited several other guests.
Layla was feeling pretty awful. The previous evening had been busy. She hated her lifestyle, but what else could she do. Money was short, food was scarce and she needed to eat. She had heard talk that Jesus was in town. Her situation was pretty desperate!
Looking into her cupboard she saw the jar of her favourite perfume. She opened it allowing the fragrance to fill the room.
Looking into the mirror she knew she had to do something drastic. Her once beautiful face was lined; eyes that once sparkled with mischief dull and lifeless.
"How did I allow this to happen?" she questioned. "Would Jesus reject me too?" She wondered as tears fell.
Arriving at Simon's house Jesus and his disciples were rather surprised at the casual greeting. No one offered to wash their tired, dirty feet. Simon already seated called them over waving a jug of his best wine.
"Come sit here alongside me. We are waiting for a few others then we shall begin our feast." Pushing one or two out of the way he made place for Jesus alongside himself.
"Thank you" Jesus smiled as he sat down. Peter, John and the others sat where they could. Simon was proud of the position he held in the town. He had given orders that only the best meal be served with good quality wine.
He stood up to pour Jesus a drink when there was a terrible commotion. He looked up in disbelief as Layla made her way into the room. For a moment he was quite speechless!
"What do you think you are doing? Can you not see that I have guests?" he shouted.
His servants tried to push her out, but with a strength she even was unaware she had, she pushed them aside.
Seeing Jesus she threw herself at his feet. Sobbing she washed his feet with her tears, gently she dried them with her hair. They all watched in disbelief as she took a jar of fragrance out her pocket, opening it she poured it over his feet, the fragrance filled the room.
Lovingly she massaged them.
"I wonder what Jesus would do if he knew who she was?" Simon and his cronies were thinking, he was about to enlighten Jesus, when Jesus bent forward. He lifted up her face, as she gazed into his compassionate eyes, she was filled with joy.
"Turning to Simon, Jesus said, "Simon I have something to say to you." So he said, "Teacher, say it"
"There was a certain creditor who had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii', and the other fifty. And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell me therefore which of them will love him more?"
Simon answered, "I suppose the one whom he forgave more."
"You have rightly judged," Jesus said.
He turned to the woman saying to Simon. "See this woman? I entered you house; you gave Me no water for my feet, but she washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head. You gave Me no kiss, but she has not ceased to kiss my feet. You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil. Therefore I say unto you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to who little is given, the same loves little."
Lifting her gently to her feet, He said "Go in peace your sins are forgiven." Luke 7 vs 36-38 slightly paraphrased.
"Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature's night:
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray,
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light:
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee."
And can it Be. Charles Wesley.
I live in East London, South Africa. Have three grown-up daughters. I love to write. Have been involved in christian couselling. My other intersts are my animals,my garden, reading and I look after those in our body who need help. I plan to publish a devotional this year.
Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com <CHRISTIAN WRITERS
The day had been long and hot. Jesus and his followers were feeling weary. Dust covered their feet and clothing. Simon the Pharisee had invited them to his house for a meal. He had also invited several other guests.
Layla was feeling pretty awful. The previous evening had been busy. She hated her lifestyle, but what else could she do. Money was short, food was scarce and she needed to eat. She had heard talk that Jesus was in town. Her situation was pretty desperate!
Looking into her cupboard she saw the jar of her favourite perfume. She opened it allowing the fragrance to fill the room.
Looking into the mirror she knew she had to do something drastic. Her once beautiful face was lined; eyes that once sparkled with mischief dull and lifeless.
"How did I allow this to happen?" she questioned. "Would Jesus reject me too?" She wondered as tears fell.
Arriving at Simon's house Jesus and his disciples were rather surprised at the casual greeting. No one offered to wash their tired, dirty feet. Simon already seated called them over waving a jug of his best wine.
"Come sit here alongside me. We are waiting for a few others then we shall begin our feast." Pushing one or two out of the way he made place for Jesus alongside himself.
"Thank you" Jesus smiled as he sat down. Peter, John and the others sat where they could. Simon was proud of the position he held in the town. He had given orders that only the best meal be served with good quality wine.
He stood up to pour Jesus a drink when there was a terrible commotion. He looked up in disbelief as Layla made her way into the room. For a moment he was quite speechless!
"What do you think you are doing? Can you not see that I have guests?" he shouted.
His servants tried to push her out, but with a strength she even was unaware she had, she pushed them aside.
Seeing Jesus she threw herself at his feet. Sobbing she washed his feet with her tears, gently she dried them with her hair. They all watched in disbelief as she took a jar of fragrance out her pocket, opening it she poured it over his feet, the fragrance filled the room.
Lovingly she massaged them.
"I wonder what Jesus would do if he knew who she was?" Simon and his cronies were thinking, he was about to enlighten Jesus, when Jesus bent forward. He lifted up her face, as she gazed into his compassionate eyes, she was filled with joy.
"Turning to Simon, Jesus said, "Simon I have something to say to you." So he said, "Teacher, say it"
"There was a certain creditor who had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii', and the other fifty. And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell me therefore which of them will love him more?"
Simon answered, "I suppose the one whom he forgave more."
"You have rightly judged," Jesus said.
He turned to the woman saying to Simon. "See this woman? I entered you house; you gave Me no water for my feet, but she washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head. You gave Me no kiss, but she has not ceased to kiss my feet. You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil. Therefore I say unto you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to who little is given, the same loves little."
Lifting her gently to her feet, He said "Go in peace your sins are forgiven." Luke 7 vs 36-38 slightly paraphrased.
"Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature's night:
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray,
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light:
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee."
And can it Be. Charles Wesley.
I live in East London, South Africa. Have three grown-up daughters. I love to write. Have been involved in christian couselling. My other intersts are my animals,my garden, reading and I look after those in our body who need help. I plan to publish a devotional this year.
Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com <CHRISTIAN WRITERS
Fragrance of Love
Her love for Jesus overcame her fear of men!
Her love for Jesus overcame her fear of men!
Christian Spiritual Growth: Your Two First Steps To a Closer Walk With God Are you thirsting for a more intimate relationship with God but aren't sure where to start? These two steps can help you get started on your Christian spiritual growth journey.
