“Your words have been stout [harsh] against me, saith the Lord.
Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee?
Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of hosts?
And now we call the proud happy [blessed]; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.” (Mal 3:13-15)
Let us be careful lest we speak against the Lord in this way. It is not in vain that we the serve the Lord. The fact that God sent His only begotten son as a ransom for your and my sin is evidence that we do not serve Him in vain. Were it not for His grace, we would be without hope, and that is one thing that we need in this wicked world—-hope. Hope that, come what may, there is a better world promised to those who serve Him*. (see Mal. 3:18)
If you're on the brink of foreclosure, divorce, unemployment, a nervous breakdown, disenheritance, disfellowship or any such thing, see it a test. A test of your strength. "If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small." (Proverbs 24:10)
In all this, do not turn away from the Lord, trusting that "all things work together for good to them that love the Lord, who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28).
*In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began. (Titus 1:2)
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
BREAKFAST LIKE A KING
Whole Grains – sweet or long grain brown rice, millet, pearled or unhulled barley, soft or hard wheat berries, quinoa, bulgur wheat or steel cut, rolled or oat groats (choose 3 or more)
Nuts – pine nuts, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, cashews, almonds or Brazil nuts (choose 1)
Sweetener or Flavoring – agave nectar, maple syrup, molasses, honey, almond or vanilla extract, fruit smoothie, apple juice or other juice concentrate (choose 1)
Spice – coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla bean, cloves, citrus zest or star anise (choose 1)
Fresh Fruits – blueberries, bananas, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, pears and sweet grapes (choose 2)
Dried Fruit – dates, raisins, cranberries, apricots, shredded coconut, prunes and currents (choose 1)
Milk – coconut milk, rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, hemp milk, carob milk (choose 1 store bought or homemade variety)
Nuts – pine nuts, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, cashews, almonds or Brazil nuts (choose 1)
Sweetener or Flavoring – agave nectar, maple syrup, molasses, honey, almond or vanilla extract, fruit smoothie, apple juice or other juice concentrate (choose 1)
Spice – coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, vanilla bean, cloves, citrus zest or star anise (choose 1)
Fresh Fruits – blueberries, bananas, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, pears and sweet grapes (choose 2)
Dried Fruit – dates, raisins, cranberries, apricots, shredded coconut, prunes and currents (choose 1)
Milk – coconut milk, rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, hemp milk, carob milk (choose 1 store bought or homemade variety)
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
L.A.N.D. Children's Living Bible Series
FOUND RULES: THE FIRST STEPS TOWARD CHANGE
Josiah was eight years old when he became king of Judah
He reigned for 31 years and did what was right in the sight of the Lord
In his 18th year as king, Josiah sent Shaphan, the scribe, to the temple of the Lord
He told Shaphan to go to Hilkiah, the High Priest, and ask him to count the money that is collected by the door keepers
He was to deliver the money to the workers who were to repair the temple
While Hilkiah was in the temple, he found the Book of the Law and gave it to Shaphan to read
Shaphan went back and reported to Joshiah, now 26 years old, that the money was found in the temple and given to the workers
He also showed Joshiah the Book of the Law that Hilkiah, the High Priest, gave to him and read to the king
The king was distressed and humbled himself and gave orders to inquire of the Lord on behalf of the people
He realized that Lord was angry because the people had not been following the Book of the Law
So the High Priest, the Scribe and three others went to Huldah, the Prophetess, and asked her for a message from the Lord
Huldah told them to tell the king that the Lord was angry with the people because they were worshipping other gods
Since King Joshiah humbled himself before the Lord, the Lord heard him and would have mercy on him
The Lord told Huldah that King Joshiah would die in peace and not see the destruction that would come upon his people
excerpt from the L.A.N.D. Children's Living Bible Series
(c) Leuanna Matheson, 1997
Josiah was eight years old when he became king of Judah
He reigned for 31 years and did what was right in the sight of the Lord
In his 18th year as king, Josiah sent Shaphan, the scribe, to the temple of the Lord
He told Shaphan to go to Hilkiah, the High Priest, and ask him to count the money that is collected by the door keepers
He was to deliver the money to the workers who were to repair the temple
While Hilkiah was in the temple, he found the Book of the Law and gave it to Shaphan to read
Shaphan went back and reported to Joshiah, now 26 years old, that the money was found in the temple and given to the workers
He also showed Joshiah the Book of the Law that Hilkiah, the High Priest, gave to him and read to the king
The king was distressed and humbled himself and gave orders to inquire of the Lord on behalf of the people
He realized that Lord was angry because the people had not been following the Book of the Law
So the High Priest, the Scribe and three others went to Huldah, the Prophetess, and asked her for a message from the Lord
Huldah told them to tell the king that the Lord was angry with the people because they were worshipping other gods
Since King Joshiah humbled himself before the Lord, the Lord heard him and would have mercy on him
The Lord told Huldah that King Joshiah would die in peace and not see the destruction that would come upon his people
excerpt from the L.A.N.D. Children's Living Bible Series
(c) Leuanna Matheson, 1997
Monday, October 26, 2009
TRUTHFULNESS
Truthfulness - Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is or has been or shall be; true state of facts for things; correct opinion. (Definition from SonLight Education Ministry Curriculum)
"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another." Ephesians 4:25
"Everything that Christians do should be transparent as the sunlight. Truth is of God; deception, in every one of its myriad forms, is of Satan; and whoever in any way departs from the straight line of truth is betraying himself into the power of the wicked one. Yet it is not a light or easy thing to speak the exact truth.
We cannot speak the truth unless we know the truth; and how often preconceived opinions, mental bias, imperfect knowledge, error of judgement, prevent a right understanding of matters with which we have to do! We cannot speak the truth unless our minds are continually guided by Him who is truth."
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessings, Ellen G. White, 68
"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another." Ephesians 4:25
"Everything that Christians do should be transparent as the sunlight. Truth is of God; deception, in every one of its myriad forms, is of Satan; and whoever in any way departs from the straight line of truth is betraying himself into the power of the wicked one. Yet it is not a light or easy thing to speak the exact truth.
We cannot speak the truth unless we know the truth; and how often preconceived opinions, mental bias, imperfect knowledge, error of judgement, prevent a right understanding of matters with which we have to do! We cannot speak the truth unless our minds are continually guided by Him who is truth."
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessings, Ellen G. White, 68
Monday, October 19, 2009
RANDOM QUOTES
Acquaint now thyself with him [God], and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Job 22:21
Saturday, October 3, 2009
THE YEAR 2012
Everyone seems to have a fascination with the future, especially how the world is going to end.
This blog's a real simple appeal. Come to a prediction seminar (what the bible calls a Prophecy). God's predictions (prophecies) have ALWAYS come true. He's the only one who knows the end from the beginning. I can say that without hesitation or apology because it's true.
If you can't attend the one coming up at Hyattsville Seventh-day Adventist Church on October 16, 2009, at 7pm, then attend any prophecy seminar at a local Seventh-day Adventist Church near your part of the globe.
You may also find a bible-based study group and prayerfully attend (with bible, pen and highlighter in hand).
If push comes to shove, and you can't, or choose not to do any of the above, but still desire to know the truth, then open up the Word of God yourself, and as always, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what He's saying. That way, you know that you're getting truth straight from the source.
God's blessing be upon us all.
Leuanna
202-437-4867
P.S. COSMIC CONFLICT: Revelation of Hope
October 16-November 14, 2009
Friday's - Sundays and Wednesdays
7:00pm
4905 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20782
301-318-0133 or 240-778-7261
This blog's a real simple appeal. Come to a prediction seminar (what the bible calls a Prophecy). God's predictions (prophecies) have ALWAYS come true. He's the only one who knows the end from the beginning. I can say that without hesitation or apology because it's true.
If you can't attend the one coming up at Hyattsville Seventh-day Adventist Church on October 16, 2009, at 7pm, then attend any prophecy seminar at a local Seventh-day Adventist Church near your part of the globe.
You may also find a bible-based study group and prayerfully attend (with bible, pen and highlighter in hand).
If push comes to shove, and you can't, or choose not to do any of the above, but still desire to know the truth, then open up the Word of God yourself, and as always, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what He's saying. That way, you know that you're getting truth straight from the source.
God's blessing be upon us all.
Leuanna
202-437-4867
P.S. COSMIC CONFLICT: Revelation of Hope
October 16-November 14, 2009
Friday's - Sundays and Wednesdays
7:00pm
4905 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20782
301-318-0133 or 240-778-7261
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