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Welcome to Saturday: I awoke this morning , with Jesus in my heart, ready to start the day, what a wonderful way to wake up,, no vitamin nor stimulant,, can do what He can,, to start ones day! How did you wake up this morning?
Prayer requests: For the family of David Wheeler Clark,, who passed and is with the Lord this very moment.. David was a friend , and a Christian,, A quick note on a happening. I went to a meeting at a Baptist camp some years back,, I did not know but two people there.. a past pastor who was on the program, and David. All of the churches from all around was there in numbers, I was alone, in the hall at a large round table,, setting ,, looking just a little out of place.. all others had multiple people setting with them.. as the meeting came to order, David got up and left his present friends , and came and set with me,, making me feel relaxed.. and then we all enjoyed the meeting,,, folks ,,that was David,, not of himself,,but of his fellow man.. may he continue to shine in Gods Heaven. David will be much missed!
For the family of little newborn, Sayla Grace Hadley, who has went to the Lord in Heaven to also shine as one of His stars.. Sayla is the daughter of Mandy Hadley, the Group Leader of our Wellness Center at the Hospital.. may God bless the family and give them the strength of this occasion...
NOW!
Not much this morning , for if you have read the requests,, you can see that God has been busy receiving His own,, We never can fathom the passing of a love one,, we just bare it with Gods' help.. and then we go on.. with all of them in our hearts, souls, and memories. A day does not go by that I thank of those passing.. it in not a sin to hold on.. but it is a sin to thank it is wrong, for God works in the now,, and He has the names in His book,, and for that to change,, is within our selves to make our days shorter or longer, but not to dwell on the past, but live the now.. for that is Gods' wish, so let's do it, and rejoice of all our friends, love ones, who are there waiting for us..
right now!
LORD, Thank You for life, and Your mercy on letting us use it for as long as you see fit, and the opportunity to come and live with You , when you choose,, not us.. amen
John HIcks,,
Just a servant,, serving best as I know ,, will you join me in serving our Lord and Savior?
Thoughts for Today
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
NEWS!
Friday-TGIF- Yes thank God for this day, and all others,, May you all go with God,, travel to Him, not from Him,, don't let anyone,, or anything,, knock you off,,, His road,, to His planned destination!
NEWS!
I listen to the news on T.V., read it in the papers, and look at it on my home page as soon as I pull it up. Now ,when I get through with that , I am at a low, and depressed mood, for the bad out-weighs the good.. once in a while the T.V. will have the "good thing" that happened that day , I just welt up inside, and smile, take a deep breath, and then sigh, happy that all has not gone to hell in a hand basket. How do you feel when you watch it.. murders, rape, child molestation, total wrecks,, elected officials stealing, cheating, not paying taxes, voting up on their pay increases,, Wow, back down in the dumps again,, How about the good news? Lets have just a great half hour of "GOOD NEWS" tonight at 6:00,, 6:30, & national at 7:00. What , they did,, and no one listened? I know we need to hear the news and what is actually happening,, what to watch out for,, and be prepared for some big happening coming up,, but it depresses me that the world is in so much turmoil.. and that it is here, & so rapid , yes , here in the USA, folks ,tune in to the world!!!
We need to be on our knees, praying for the good people to get busy and flush out all this sin, this trash that is running this country and this world, and put our God back up front in all we say,write, and do... then maybe we could even let the children of this great country ,, again set with us in our living room , or den, and as a family, turn on the t.v. and watch the
NEWS?
What do you think?
Lord, I thank yu for our lives now,, and all the good we have.. I pray for the power of the Christians to flourish in numbers as to flush out the sin of this world, and speak and worship you more.. amen
John HIcks
I talk the talk,, and I can see in the eyes of some, it is not what they want to hear,, and when I see those,, so stale eyes, I talk even more more directly of my God and my belief,, I surely do not change the subject, and sometimes, I get that blink I am looking for,, what so you talk about,,, and what do you see? Are your eyes,, or the ones you are talking to, stale? Or full of Jesus?
NEWS!
I listen to the news on T.V., read it in the papers, and look at it on my home page as soon as I pull it up. Now ,when I get through with that , I am at a low, and depressed mood, for the bad out-weighs the good.. once in a while the T.V. will have the "good thing" that happened that day , I just welt up inside, and smile, take a deep breath, and then sigh, happy that all has not gone to hell in a hand basket. How do you feel when you watch it.. murders, rape, child molestation, total wrecks,, elected officials stealing, cheating, not paying taxes, voting up on their pay increases,, Wow, back down in the dumps again,, How about the good news? Lets have just a great half hour of "GOOD NEWS" tonight at 6:00,, 6:30, & national at 7:00. What , they did,, and no one listened? I know we need to hear the news and what is actually happening,, what to watch out for,, and be prepared for some big happening coming up,, but it depresses me that the world is in so much turmoil.. and that it is here, & so rapid , yes , here in the USA, folks ,tune in to the world!!!
We need to be on our knees, praying for the good people to get busy and flush out all this sin, this trash that is running this country and this world, and put our God back up front in all we say,write, and do... then maybe we could even let the children of this great country ,, again set with us in our living room , or den, and as a family, turn on the t.v. and watch the
NEWS?
What do you think?
Lord, I thank yu for our lives now,, and all the good we have.. I pray for the power of the Christians to flourish in numbers as to flush out the sin of this world, and speak and worship you more.. amen
John HIcks
I talk the talk,, and I can see in the eyes of some, it is not what they want to hear,, and when I see those,, so stale eyes, I talk even more more directly of my God and my belief,, I surely do not change the subject, and sometimes, I get that blink I am looking for,, what so you talk about,,, and what do you see? Are your eyes,, or the ones you are talking to, stale? Or full of Jesus?
Thursday, July 29, 2010
LOVE!
Thursday-Here we are, on the edge of a week-end, getting closer to it,, as if stepping and not even looking as to where, or who we step on,,,, walk lightly,, look closely,,, for where we step,, and with who,,, will result in where we will spend eternity!
LOVE!
Mr Webster states: Love, intense affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties, a strong feeling of attraction resulting from sexual desire.
Who we love is of a personal nature to us all... Love to one can be shouted out loud, held within ( secret, or can't express,, scared to say it) , cannot commit,, but that love is still there , just as strong as if you stood on a mountain and hollered it out.. Love for our family, is just that loud for most,, for those that it is not,, what a waste. Love is so much greater than non-love,and feels so much better , why would one hate, or dislike? The Lord says to love one another, and sometimes, we do,, then we don't,. just why? We are human, and full of faults, can it be that others put themselves in a postilion of being non-like able,, much less love-able,also? I have seen people like this,, and even then,,yes even then, we are suppose to love them as we love ourselves... God does,, We can love , and if they don't love back , keep loving at a distance , within.. and trying to get closer!
Now for the love of our life,, and I mean LIFE,, how about your love for God, and Jesus? There is no middle,, no just a little,,, it is all out ,,, and I mean complete commitment.. on the mountain top shouting to the top of our lungs ,, I LOVE THE LORD GOD, WITH ALL MY HEART AND ALL MY SOUL!!! and be not afraid, nor worry about who hears you , or their answers , good or bad,, for you shout that love to God,, then that is all that matters!!!!
Now , it is up to you as to who you love, and how much you love, and how you love,, it is assigned to you, to
LOVE ,, WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND SOUL!
And let that love be known!
Lord, thank You for the ability to love, for it is good to have love within as we go through this life, and most of all, thank You for the great love that You give back to us,, amen
John HIcks
Yes, I love, and I send out the messages to those I love ,, I fear not,, for love is in us all,, to express it is sometimes as hard as accepting the Lord as our savior,,, but it should be the easiest... how about you , can you say "Lord I Love You"? Can you say it to the ones who you know loves you ? Can you say it back? Open up, and let the Lord and them know!
LOVE!
Mr Webster states: Love, intense affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties, a strong feeling of attraction resulting from sexual desire.
Who we love is of a personal nature to us all... Love to one can be shouted out loud, held within ( secret, or can't express,, scared to say it) , cannot commit,, but that love is still there , just as strong as if you stood on a mountain and hollered it out.. Love for our family, is just that loud for most,, for those that it is not,, what a waste. Love is so much greater than non-love,and feels so much better , why would one hate, or dislike? The Lord says to love one another, and sometimes, we do,, then we don't,. just why? We are human, and full of faults, can it be that others put themselves in a postilion of being non-like able,, much less love-able,also? I have seen people like this,, and even then,,yes even then, we are suppose to love them as we love ourselves... God does,, We can love , and if they don't love back , keep loving at a distance , within.. and trying to get closer!
Now for the love of our life,, and I mean LIFE,, how about your love for God, and Jesus? There is no middle,, no just a little,,, it is all out ,,, and I mean complete commitment.. on the mountain top shouting to the top of our lungs ,, I LOVE THE LORD GOD, WITH ALL MY HEART AND ALL MY SOUL!!! and be not afraid, nor worry about who hears you , or their answers , good or bad,, for you shout that love to God,, then that is all that matters!!!!
Now , it is up to you as to who you love, and how much you love, and how you love,, it is assigned to you, to
LOVE ,, WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND SOUL!
And let that love be known!
Lord, thank You for the ability to love, for it is good to have love within as we go through this life, and most of all, thank You for the great love that You give back to us,, amen
John HIcks
Yes, I love, and I send out the messages to those I love ,, I fear not,, for love is in us all,, to express it is sometimes as hard as accepting the Lord as our savior,,, but it should be the easiest... how about you , can you say "Lord I Love You"? Can you say it to the ones who you know loves you ? Can you say it back? Open up, and let the Lord and them know!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
WHO BUT ME
Wednesday- "Hump day",, you have reached the top of the hump of your week,, but there is no place to sit,, so slide on to another day , and the week-end! So let go and slide on into the rest of your life,, and before you slide though,, close your eyes, bow your head, and ask someone special to slide with you,, so that when you hit the end of your slide,, you land on solid ground , and not an endless pit of sin and hurt,, that someone special? Jesus of course, who else?
WHO BUT YOU?
I ask this very often,, who can get you into Heaven? You say, God, Jesus, the President, The governor,, your wife, your husband.. no ,, only one can get you to heaven,, and that is YOU! Now out of all those above,, only two could,, by just saying it,, that is God and Jesus,, but they don't work that way,, God has set up a route YOU, must take ! There is not other way to get there , except by this road,,, You just bow your head, ask Jesus to come to you, He is standing by,, waiting patiently , then ask Him to forgive you of all your sins,, and that you accept Him as your personal Savior, believe in Him and only Him, and that you know He will accept you.. Now after you have done that,, you have open up and paved your road to Heaven,, as long as you stay on that road, that reads I-JC UP,,you are on your way and who made this possible?
WHO, BUT YOU!
Lord , thank You for your plan, and that Jesus waits and accepts us with open arms when we call out to Him , and thank You for your mercy.. amen
John HIcks
Made the call,, pave my road,, wow, you should have seen the "pot holes",,, maybe we all need to make that decision, and sometimes , we need to ask for a re-surfacing to get those "pot holes".. what do you think?
WHO BUT YOU?
I ask this very often,, who can get you into Heaven? You say, God, Jesus, the President, The governor,, your wife, your husband.. no ,, only one can get you to heaven,, and that is YOU! Now out of all those above,, only two could,, by just saying it,, that is God and Jesus,, but they don't work that way,, God has set up a route YOU, must take ! There is not other way to get there , except by this road,,, You just bow your head, ask Jesus to come to you, He is standing by,, waiting patiently , then ask Him to forgive you of all your sins,, and that you accept Him as your personal Savior, believe in Him and only Him, and that you know He will accept you.. Now after you have done that,, you have open up and paved your road to Heaven,, as long as you stay on that road, that reads I-JC UP,,you are on your way and who made this possible?
WHO, BUT YOU!
Lord , thank You for your plan, and that Jesus waits and accepts us with open arms when we call out to Him , and thank You for your mercy.. amen
John HIcks
Made the call,, pave my road,, wow, you should have seen the "pot holes",,, maybe we all need to make that decision, and sometimes , we need to ask for a re-surfacing to get those "pot holes".. what do you think?
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
HOT! HOT! HOT!
Welcome to Tuesday,, When I took a step,, I hesitated, for my shadow moved just a little farther after I stopped! Then I went on... With a smile in my heart, and on my face, I realized ,,the shadow,, of course, my Lord and Savior,, Jesus,,, walking also,,, with me,, Look, really,, see Him behind you?
HOT! HOT! HOT!
Here in Georgia,, it is very , very hot! Yesterday , as I worked in my shop,, it was 95 degrees at 10 a.m. , I had four fans blowing,, then I had to go to town,, the bank , said 103 degrees,,that is not the heat index! Wow! It's hot! The dirt on the ground on bare feet ,, is hot,, the pavement, will burn your feet through your shoes if you just stand upon it,,, no hat? Then there goes what is left of my brains! Weather forecast today,,, heat index 110 degrees,, I will be back in my shop, sweating and working,, but I will be there by choice! Yes, there is that big word again, choice....
I decided,, if it is this hot,, then I don't want anything to do with hell,,, now about you? I can go to the shop,, by my choice,, and I can go to hell, by my choice,, and so can you go here and there by choice,, and you can go to hell by choice also! So, if we have a choice,, do we come in off the pavement,,, put our feet up, off the dirt,, put on a hat? It is OUR CHOICE! Yes we make it, and we can go to Heaven just as easy as to hell.. You/I,, make the choice,, I have, and I'm headed to Heaven, and right now , the first thing I am going to do, is go to the cool room, and then I am going to smile just as big as I can, and have a long talk with my Jesus and see how things are going,, not that I will have to worry, but just want to talk.. hang out,, you know!
Now ,,, what is your CHOICE?
HEAVEN, OR HELL?
Lord , thank You for giving us this "choice",., this choice of Jesus Christ , and the eternal life of a cool Heaven,, I pray that all make the right "choice". amen
John HIcks
Made a choice, trying to live that choice,, how about it,, what are you doing ,, right this minute? Would it make Jesus smile, if He was there with you, or would you see tears coming down His cheeks? Remember,, CHOICE,, CHOICE!!!!
HOT! HOT! HOT!
Here in Georgia,, it is very , very hot! Yesterday , as I worked in my shop,, it was 95 degrees at 10 a.m. , I had four fans blowing,, then I had to go to town,, the bank , said 103 degrees,,that is not the heat index! Wow! It's hot! The dirt on the ground on bare feet ,, is hot,, the pavement, will burn your feet through your shoes if you just stand upon it,,, no hat? Then there goes what is left of my brains! Weather forecast today,,, heat index 110 degrees,, I will be back in my shop, sweating and working,, but I will be there by choice! Yes, there is that big word again, choice....
I decided,, if it is this hot,, then I don't want anything to do with hell,,, now about you? I can go to the shop,, by my choice,, and I can go to hell, by my choice,, and so can you go here and there by choice,, and you can go to hell by choice also! So, if we have a choice,, do we come in off the pavement,,, put our feet up, off the dirt,, put on a hat? It is OUR CHOICE! Yes we make it, and we can go to Heaven just as easy as to hell.. You/I,, make the choice,, I have, and I'm headed to Heaven, and right now , the first thing I am going to do, is go to the cool room, and then I am going to smile just as big as I can, and have a long talk with my Jesus and see how things are going,, not that I will have to worry, but just want to talk.. hang out,, you know!
Now ,,, what is your CHOICE?
HEAVEN, OR HELL?
Lord , thank You for giving us this "choice",., this choice of Jesus Christ , and the eternal life of a cool Heaven,, I pray that all make the right "choice". amen
John HIcks
Made a choice, trying to live that choice,, how about it,, what are you doing ,, right this minute? Would it make Jesus smile, if He was there with you, or would you see tears coming down His cheeks? Remember,, CHOICE,, CHOICE!!!!
Monday, July 26, 2010
"YOUR SHREDDER"
MONDAY!!! W/E is gone! A good two days for all, (I hope). Whether you worked or played, or just set back and enjoyed to its' fullest,,there was one person who worked right on, that is the one who was giving you that great w/e, and this bright new Monday,, yes ,,, Jesus,, always!
"YOUR SHREDDER"
Do you have a shredder? Do you shred all of your mail? Important questions , if you are afraid of identity theft. There are people out there that go to extremes for your identity, and then they suck you dry of all of your worldly goods, and even you,, if you let them. They are predators,, of the waste dumps,,, mail,,, and computers,,, they are the predators,,,, out to get you, they can be the smartest people you know, they are not dummies,, so beware, and continue to use that shredder!
There is a soul predator out there!!! Out trying to get your soul,,, and to destroy you! Do you have the means to keep him away and in his place? If you don't , then this message is of great importance to you, for this predator is big, working at all times, just on you, and it can work on more than one at a time.. it eats at your soul ever second, no rest,, he is horrible,, is there a way to stop this predator? Yes!!!
You need the shredder that works on automatic, 24/7, and always there shredding for you.. ready to shred this predator away from you and into a place where it can not touch you ever .. you need to get the bright and shinning
"JESUS SIN SHREDDER"
To get this shredder,, just close your eyes, and ask ,, Jesus, accept me , forgive me of my sins,, I believe in you , and only you.. now listen,, listen to that shredder tear up that satan , and cast him out of your life!!!!!
Lord, thank you for being my shredder , and protecting me with your blood from the cross. amen
John HIcks
I have my shredder on,, it is working,, sometimes it has to run a little harder than other times,, what kind of shredder are you using, the one that has the sign on it,, "satans' worst nightmare"? Well? Choice!
"YOUR SHREDDER"
Do you have a shredder? Do you shred all of your mail? Important questions , if you are afraid of identity theft. There are people out there that go to extremes for your identity, and then they suck you dry of all of your worldly goods, and even you,, if you let them. They are predators,, of the waste dumps,,, mail,,, and computers,,, they are the predators,,,, out to get you, they can be the smartest people you know, they are not dummies,, so beware, and continue to use that shredder!
There is a soul predator out there!!! Out trying to get your soul,,, and to destroy you! Do you have the means to keep him away and in his place? If you don't , then this message is of great importance to you, for this predator is big, working at all times, just on you, and it can work on more than one at a time.. it eats at your soul ever second, no rest,, he is horrible,, is there a way to stop this predator? Yes!!!
You need the shredder that works on automatic, 24/7, and always there shredding for you.. ready to shred this predator away from you and into a place where it can not touch you ever .. you need to get the bright and shinning
"JESUS SIN SHREDDER"
To get this shredder,, just close your eyes, and ask ,, Jesus, accept me , forgive me of my sins,, I believe in you , and only you.. now listen,, listen to that shredder tear up that satan , and cast him out of your life!!!!!
Lord, thank you for being my shredder , and protecting me with your blood from the cross. amen
John HIcks
I have my shredder on,, it is working,, sometimes it has to run a little harder than other times,, what kind of shredder are you using, the one that has the sign on it,, "satans' worst nightmare"? Well? Choice!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
he IS EVER PRESENT!
SUNDAY! When one door closes, another door opens; but we so often look so hard and regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the so many ones that open to us. God is continually opening new doors to us,, and only closes those of sin,,, upon request from us......
he IS EVER PRESENT!
Beware! For there is one very evil , who lurks through the night, through the day,, at all times, 24/7.. who is working at a100 % of his time to lure you into the bowells of a burning hell... he puts up billboards , he runs ads on t.v. ,radio, networks of computers,, mouth to mouth,, in all areas he can.. he will step into a situation, make it a terrible scene, hurt you, mane you,, break up your marriage,, send your real friends away, replace them with terrible others. He will make you drunk, hurt back to others, even kill,, YES,, this is the most evil thing on this earth. He is worst than any monster you can fathom up.. Godzilla is only a toy to him, a rattlesnake is his whip,,, a pitchfork, is his stabbing tool.. his breath is of fire. His friendship,, his control,, will result in a burning hell forever.. this thing walks around us ,, everywhere ,, there is not place he is not there, working harder than any one we know.. who is this thing??? he is satan,, he is the devil,, he is sin,, he is death,, CAN he BE STOPPED? YES,, BY THE ACCEPTANCE OF JESUS CHRIST,, AND he WILL BE STOPPED ,, DEAD IN his TRACKS! Jesus will become the barrier around you , and you can walk , talk, sing, play,, all with ease,,, with happiness,, no traps,, and life eternal with Him in His Fathers House,, YES,, just by calling out to JESUS,, You can defeat this 'EVIL THING" ,, THIS satan.. so do it, and BE FREE,,
DISMISS satans EVER PRESENCE!
God Almighty, thank You for Your Son, our salvation from satan and all he represents.. and that Jesus is not only Yours, but ours also.. amen
John HIcks
I can see satan daily,,he will enter my domain, of body and mind,, and I daily ask God, and Jesus for the strength and for their surrounding love and protection,, and when I feel like I am bending,, bamn! They straighten me up.. Who is your straightening pole? Make that choice now.. don't wait,, satan isn't.. he is hard at it!!!
he IS EVER PRESENT!
Beware! For there is one very evil , who lurks through the night, through the day,, at all times, 24/7.. who is working at a100 % of his time to lure you into the bowells of a burning hell... he puts up billboards , he runs ads on t.v. ,radio, networks of computers,, mouth to mouth,, in all areas he can.. he will step into a situation, make it a terrible scene, hurt you, mane you,, break up your marriage,, send your real friends away, replace them with terrible others. He will make you drunk, hurt back to others, even kill,, YES,, this is the most evil thing on this earth. He is worst than any monster you can fathom up.. Godzilla is only a toy to him, a rattlesnake is his whip,,, a pitchfork, is his stabbing tool.. his breath is of fire. His friendship,, his control,, will result in a burning hell forever.. this thing walks around us ,, everywhere ,, there is not place he is not there, working harder than any one we know.. who is this thing??? he is satan,, he is the devil,, he is sin,, he is death,, CAN he BE STOPPED? YES,, BY THE ACCEPTANCE OF JESUS CHRIST,, AND he WILL BE STOPPED ,, DEAD IN his TRACKS! Jesus will become the barrier around you , and you can walk , talk, sing, play,, all with ease,,, with happiness,, no traps,, and life eternal with Him in His Fathers House,, YES,, just by calling out to JESUS,, You can defeat this 'EVIL THING" ,, THIS satan.. so do it, and BE FREE,,
DISMISS satans EVER PRESENCE!
God Almighty, thank You for Your Son, our salvation from satan and all he represents.. and that Jesus is not only Yours, but ours also.. amen
John HIcks
I can see satan daily,,he will enter my domain, of body and mind,, and I daily ask God, and Jesus for the strength and for their surrounding love and protection,, and when I feel like I am bending,, bamn! They straighten me up.. Who is your straightening pole? Make that choice now.. don't wait,, satan isn't.. he is hard at it!!!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
"MINE EYES HAVE SEEN"
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Saturday! First day of the week-end,, and the first day of the rest of your life, here! Travel it with love , and care for your fellow love ones, and friends,,, and take Jesus with you on each day of your travel.
Prayer Request: For the family of Norma Lopez, Moreno Valley, Ca. who lost her life on July 15 in a horrible death, Pray for her family to be able to go on in this life, live with this tragic happening, and know that Norma is with her heavenly Father, with no more hurt.
MINE EYES HAVE SEEN!
How many times have you heard this "mine eyes have seen the coming of the Lord"? When this happens , there will be two cries that we will hear as Jesus comes down from Heaven and we see Him in the sky from the east,, those cries will be , one of joy, the other,,, horrible screams, of the ones, who do not know Him.. It will be fantastic for all who have accepted Him as their Savior, and the start of hell for those who have made the choice of random abandonment of their souls..
So, this morning, I just ask , which cry will come out of your mouth? I pray that it will be the first one, and if you have said , the second one,, please cry out for Jesus to come, come to you and accept you, as you accept Him, then have that guarantee of CRYING OUT IN JOY OF HIS COMING,, and thus being able to look up and exclaim,,,,
MINE EYES HAVE SEEN ,,,
THE COMING OF MY LORD!
God, I pray for all those who do not know You through Your Son, have not accepted Him, I pray that we will be the voices to testify of You and Your goodness,, and His saving grace,, please give this voice, I pray,, amen
John HIcks
If I utter nothing more in my life than the words to just one who does not know Jesus, and give them the direction to His saving grace, I will be happy to be a mute after these words if God would so deem... would you? , or do you want to hold on to that voice and be able to speak of no good grace? Choice,, that you don't have to make, but would you?
Saturday! First day of the week-end,, and the first day of the rest of your life, here! Travel it with love , and care for your fellow love ones, and friends,,, and take Jesus with you on each day of your travel.
Prayer Request: For the family of Norma Lopez, Moreno Valley, Ca. who lost her life on July 15 in a horrible death, Pray for her family to be able to go on in this life, live with this tragic happening, and know that Norma is with her heavenly Father, with no more hurt.
MINE EYES HAVE SEEN!
How many times have you heard this "mine eyes have seen the coming of the Lord"? When this happens , there will be two cries that we will hear as Jesus comes down from Heaven and we see Him in the sky from the east,, those cries will be , one of joy, the other,,, horrible screams, of the ones, who do not know Him.. It will be fantastic for all who have accepted Him as their Savior, and the start of hell for those who have made the choice of random abandonment of their souls..
So, this morning, I just ask , which cry will come out of your mouth? I pray that it will be the first one, and if you have said , the second one,, please cry out for Jesus to come, come to you and accept you, as you accept Him, then have that guarantee of CRYING OUT IN JOY OF HIS COMING,, and thus being able to look up and exclaim,,,,
MINE EYES HAVE SEEN ,,,
THE COMING OF MY LORD!
God, I pray for all those who do not know You through Your Son, have not accepted Him, I pray that we will be the voices to testify of You and Your goodness,, and His saving grace,, please give this voice, I pray,, amen
John HIcks
If I utter nothing more in my life than the words to just one who does not know Jesus, and give them the direction to His saving grace, I will be happy to be a mute after these words if God would so deem... would you? , or do you want to hold on to that voice and be able to speak of no good grace? Choice,, that you don't have to make, but would you?
Friday, July 23, 2010
"WRINKLES OF THE HEART"
TGIF! IT'S FRIDAY! YEA! You made it again, and you get to do it 52 times a year, is this not great! Lose five days , just to have two.. I don't think this is how it should be,, STOP, and enjoy all seven! He made them,,, to enjoy all seven!
"WRINKLES OF THE HEART"
Have you ever started to get ready for work, church, or just going out , and you pick up a blouse, shirt, bluejeans or something to wear, and it is so wrinkled, you think , "Can even the steam iron get these wrinkles out?" Well you are off with a 95% belief , that these wrinkles are history!!!! Belief in that steam iron!!!
Well , you can wake up with "wrinkles of the heart". What in the world is this? These "wrinkles" are doubt, lost of a friend, or not having a love one with you, let down, sick, clouded mind, and sins. This is a real WRINKLE! Where do you find a "Heart Steam iron" to level these problems out?
You can find that heart steam iron with Jesus. HOW? You just have to bow that head,, ask Jesus to come into your heart, ask Him to forgive you of all your sins,,, He will accept you with open arms,, with a smile, ask Him to come into your heart forever, you believe in him 100%.
Then stand back,, hold on and watch Jesus iron out those wrinkles , ironed completely smooth, and hey, with Jesus, these items become, "permanent press"!!! So, put your hands together, bow that head and call out for Jesus and remove those
"WRINKLES OF YOUR HEART"
Lord, thank you for receiving me into your realm, and forgiving me of my many sins, and keeping them "ironed out of my heart". amen
John HIcks
My steam iron is Jesus! Who do you have doing your laundry and ironing? Better make that choice!
"WRINKLES OF THE HEART"
Have you ever started to get ready for work, church, or just going out , and you pick up a blouse, shirt, bluejeans or something to wear, and it is so wrinkled, you think , "Can even the steam iron get these wrinkles out?" Well you are off with a 95% belief , that these wrinkles are history!!!! Belief in that steam iron!!!
Well , you can wake up with "wrinkles of the heart". What in the world is this? These "wrinkles" are doubt, lost of a friend, or not having a love one with you, let down, sick, clouded mind, and sins. This is a real WRINKLE! Where do you find a "Heart Steam iron" to level these problems out?
You can find that heart steam iron with Jesus. HOW? You just have to bow that head,, ask Jesus to come into your heart, ask Him to forgive you of all your sins,,, He will accept you with open arms,, with a smile, ask Him to come into your heart forever, you believe in him 100%.
Then stand back,, hold on and watch Jesus iron out those wrinkles , ironed completely smooth, and hey, with Jesus, these items become, "permanent press"!!! So, put your hands together, bow that head and call out for Jesus and remove those
"WRINKLES OF YOUR HEART"
Lord, thank you for receiving me into your realm, and forgiving me of my many sins, and keeping them "ironed out of my heart". amen
John HIcks
My steam iron is Jesus! Who do you have doing your laundry and ironing? Better make that choice!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
INSURANCE POLICY
Thursday: Welcome to it,, may you have a great day, with all whom you love, and take the one who means the most, and is loved the best with you in all you do.. that is the Lord God Almighty.. and what a day it will be!!!
"Insurance Policy"
All of us have insurance on about everything we own, house , car, jewelry, and anything of value. It is something that most everyone has and people question you about it. Insurance is one of the more talked about subjects ,,other than your health. Believe it or not!
Did you notice that above , I said "All have insurance on everything we own". I did not include Life Insurance above!
Other than cars,,life insurance policies are the most sought after by all. Life insurance is well and good , for who ever is left after you are gone. You don't own this life, you are only the caretaker of this life(remember, it is the temple of God), and what you do with it is your "INSURANCE POLICY" . So , what you decide is a big decision! It is for eternity! Believe in God , accept Jesus as your savior, and be satisfied that you have the ultimate policy to "INSURE" you have a place in Heaven. You see this policy is for YOU!!! You do this and then you can be sure you have the correct
"INSURANCE POLICY"
Lord , I pray that everyone have the satisfaction that they are on a pathway to your house and that they have taken that policy of life with You. amen
John HIcks
On Fire For Christ, I hope there are no flame-outs!!! How about all of you? Who are you all excited about?
"Insurance Policy"
All of us have insurance on about everything we own, house , car, jewelry, and anything of value. It is something that most everyone has and people question you about it. Insurance is one of the more talked about subjects ,,other than your health. Believe it or not!
Did you notice that above , I said "All have insurance on everything we own". I did not include Life Insurance above!
Other than cars,,life insurance policies are the most sought after by all. Life insurance is well and good , for who ever is left after you are gone. You don't own this life, you are only the caretaker of this life(remember, it is the temple of God), and what you do with it is your "INSURANCE POLICY" . So , what you decide is a big decision! It is for eternity! Believe in God , accept Jesus as your savior, and be satisfied that you have the ultimate policy to "INSURE" you have a place in Heaven. You see this policy is for YOU!!! You do this and then you can be sure you have the correct
"INSURANCE POLICY"
Lord , I pray that everyone have the satisfaction that they are on a pathway to your house and that they have taken that policy of life with You. amen
John HIcks
On Fire For Christ, I hope there are no flame-outs!!! How about all of you? Who are you all excited about?
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
"BUSINESS CARD"
Wednesday- welcome to the "day of the slide" , to the weekend! We have all done our first two days, now for the next two, and then, the w/e! If we lived the other four days with the gusto that we live the w/e with, wow, what a life! Might be the w/e would be even bigger and better and might , "seem" to last longer! How about it!
"BUSINESS CARD"
We all want one, most have one, what is on yours? We(I) set around and decide what we want on our card,
"logo", "what we do" , and "where we are". What would you do if someone handed you their business card and it had on the front , "PURE CHRISTIAN", in big letters, and then their name, and that you are a , "Testifier, you "Carry The Story of God, and His Son." Your logo is "It Is Free"! "Delivery- Free"! Address- Heaven! Phone #-1-800-JESUS! E-mail, http//wwwjesus.com. How many laughs would that person get? I would hope ,, none.. How many would just brush them off with a smile and go on to do your thing. More than we would want to admit...
Well, maybe we all need to order some cards and get out and pass them out, and let people know we do have a business, what it is and that it is a good investment, AND THAT IT IS PROSPERING!!! Let them know, we are a bigger force than more realize, but we welcome more and more.. What is this business? It is
"CHRISTIANITY"
Lord, give me the voice to be a testimonial for you, and the strength to stand tall, never falter to anyone, amen
John HIcks
Passing out verbal business cards on Christ, how about you? Given anything out lately? Need some? Just call or email from the above address,, and remember ,, it is free!!!!
"BUSINESS CARD"
We all want one, most have one, what is on yours? We(I) set around and decide what we want on our card,
"logo", "what we do" , and "where we are". What would you do if someone handed you their business card and it had on the front , "PURE CHRISTIAN", in big letters, and then their name, and that you are a , "Testifier, you "Carry The Story of God, and His Son." Your logo is "It Is Free"! "Delivery- Free"! Address- Heaven! Phone #-1-800-JESUS! E-mail, http//wwwjesus.com. How many laughs would that person get? I would hope ,, none.. How many would just brush them off with a smile and go on to do your thing. More than we would want to admit...
Well, maybe we all need to order some cards and get out and pass them out, and let people know we do have a business, what it is and that it is a good investment, AND THAT IT IS PROSPERING!!! Let them know, we are a bigger force than more realize, but we welcome more and more.. What is this business? It is
"CHRISTIANITY"
Lord, give me the voice to be a testimonial for you, and the strength to stand tall, never falter to anyone, amen
John HIcks
Passing out verbal business cards on Christ, how about you? Given anything out lately? Need some? Just call or email from the above address,, and remember ,, it is free!!!!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
"JOB WELL DONE!"
Welcome, to the day!!!! They are all a gift from Him!!!! USE THEM WISELY!
"JOB WELL DONE!"
We all at some time of our lives, work for someone else, even if it is our parents, grandparents , or a manufacturing company, what ever, and we look for one thing. We all want to do a really great job! Or do we? I always felt like, if I was getting paid for a job, I wanted to do it better than anyone else, and I wanted to complete it. I even do that to the jobs around the house, building something , yard work , and when I am finished, then I look around and see if there is anything else I can do to make it better, and I did this on my hired out jobs also. It is just built in to all of us , usually. We want to hear those words from our bosses, or our family and friends,,,, WOW,,,, JOB WELL DONE!!!!! Can you look at your job and say you give your all to it? Or do you just do it ,,and take the money and go home? You don't worry about it , it will be there, or you worry only when it is gone! When you take the "pay day", you should be able to say to yourself, JOB WELL DONE!
Think about the above, remember the day is coming, you and I will be reviewed on the job,, we have done,,, here on earth,,, by our Creator,,on the job we have done. Did we obey Him, pray, testify, and be an example? or did we follow with this thought ,, we received all this around us, then we just set under the tree in the shade and said, no need to worry, it'll always be here. Don't let that deceive you,, for the day will come that we will or will not hear those words,
"JOB WILL DONE,,
MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!!"
Lord, I confess, I have not done the best job, but I pray for your strength to do a job well done, and be faithful to You and only You, amen
John HIcks
Not perfect, but trying!! Are You!!!!
"JOB WELL DONE!"
We all at some time of our lives, work for someone else, even if it is our parents, grandparents , or a manufacturing company, what ever, and we look for one thing. We all want to do a really great job! Or do we? I always felt like, if I was getting paid for a job, I wanted to do it better than anyone else, and I wanted to complete it. I even do that to the jobs around the house, building something , yard work , and when I am finished, then I look around and see if there is anything else I can do to make it better, and I did this on my hired out jobs also. It is just built in to all of us , usually. We want to hear those words from our bosses, or our family and friends,,,, WOW,,,, JOB WELL DONE!!!!! Can you look at your job and say you give your all to it? Or do you just do it ,,and take the money and go home? You don't worry about it , it will be there, or you worry only when it is gone! When you take the "pay day", you should be able to say to yourself, JOB WELL DONE!
Think about the above, remember the day is coming, you and I will be reviewed on the job,, we have done,,, here on earth,,, by our Creator,,on the job we have done. Did we obey Him, pray, testify, and be an example? or did we follow with this thought ,, we received all this around us, then we just set under the tree in the shade and said, no need to worry, it'll always be here. Don't let that deceive you,, for the day will come that we will or will not hear those words,
"JOB WILL DONE,,
MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!!"
Lord, I confess, I have not done the best job, but I pray for your strength to do a job well done, and be faithful to You and only You, amen
John HIcks
Not perfect, but trying!! Are You!!!!
Monday, July 19, 2010
DID WHAT?
Monday! For God is gracious, for you are hear reading this , SO remember who got you here,,, to read this!
"DID WHAT?"
Look around you, what do you see? Did you really look hard? Well what do you see? All of this did not just appear through "Darwin's" theory(theory is not a truth anyway), no matter what anyone tells you. It was planned , how long, I don't know, never thought to ask, how long did it take to plan? Does it matter? No! How long did it take to build(this earth, this universe with the stars , all)? Six days and one day to rest,, it was finished! What matters is ,WHO made this world and all that surrounds it. HE made Earth, Cosmetic Surrounding, yes HE made it ALL!!! No doubt, no questions!!!! HE made it for YOU and ME,(and Darwin also) to live in, and He wants us to enjoy it, and not worry about anything. Well, it is human nature to worry, why, for we are all sinners, and come short of the Glory of God. HE has told us not to worry, and to accept Jesus as our personal savior, yes part of His initial plan. HE made all of this, gave us the PLAN, so let's use it and enjoy this WORLD that HE has made for us. Now when someone says, or asks WHO made all of this?,, and they say, someone,, something,,, or time made this , just look at them and say
SOMEONE= GOD
SOMETHING= GOD
TIME/EVOLUTION= GOD
HE= THE LIVING GOD
Lord , thank you for this large sanctuary that you made for us all to enjoy for this time on your earth! amen
John HIcks
Enjoying and knowing who made it for me, and you.
"DID WHAT?"
Look around you, what do you see? Did you really look hard? Well what do you see? All of this did not just appear through "Darwin's" theory(theory is not a truth anyway), no matter what anyone tells you. It was planned , how long, I don't know, never thought to ask, how long did it take to plan? Does it matter? No! How long did it take to build(this earth, this universe with the stars , all)? Six days and one day to rest,, it was finished! What matters is ,WHO made this world and all that surrounds it. HE made Earth, Cosmetic Surrounding, yes HE made it ALL!!! No doubt, no questions!!!! HE made it for YOU and ME,(and Darwin also) to live in, and He wants us to enjoy it, and not worry about anything. Well, it is human nature to worry, why, for we are all sinners, and come short of the Glory of God. HE has told us not to worry, and to accept Jesus as our personal savior, yes part of His initial plan. HE made all of this, gave us the PLAN, so let's use it and enjoy this WORLD that HE has made for us. Now when someone says, or asks WHO made all of this?,, and they say, someone,, something,,, or time made this , just look at them and say
SOMEONE= GOD
SOMETHING= GOD
TIME/EVOLUTION= GOD
HE= THE LIVING GOD
Lord , thank you for this large sanctuary that you made for us all to enjoy for this time on your earth! amen
John HIcks
Enjoying and knowing who made it for me, and you.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
"LOOKING GLASS"
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Sunday: The start of another week! Remember this: Yesterday is a canceled check: Tomorrow is a promissory note: Today is the only cash you have! So use it wisely!
Prayer Request: For Molly Hicks' mother, who fell down her stairway, stitches, bruises, torn muscles, soreness, but other wise , o.k., but pray she is back up and walking around with ease...
"LOOKING GLASS"
Today, take the "World" and make it your "looking glass". To the ones who are to young to know what a looking glass is , it is a mirror. As you look in it , open your mind to the world around you. See what is happening, who is involved, and where you are in this overall picture. What is happening, are you involved? Or are you sitting on the sideline and letting all pass you by?
Do you see God, and His Son , Jesus , in this life with you. If that answer is yes, then what capacity? I am not putting anyone on the spot to go out jump, dance, or shout to the utter loudness of your voice, but just what are you doing? Are you living to show that you are a Christian? If you do not see God or Jesus in your reflection, get on your knees and ask them to come into your life , for your reflection can go away in an instant. I have to look at myself daily, and pray for His forgiveness,,,, for I am a sinner, but I am a praying sinner, and He does look after me in His own way. Look, examine yourself, and pray for what you maybe don't see in the
"LOOKING GLASS"
Lord, thank you for all I have , and for being in my reflection, and I pray for you to be in all those who read this. amen
John HIcks
Looking and Praying Daily!!! How about it??? Can you see??? and Are you talking to HIM?
Sunday: The start of another week! Remember this: Yesterday is a canceled check: Tomorrow is a promissory note: Today is the only cash you have! So use it wisely!
Prayer Request: For Molly Hicks' mother, who fell down her stairway, stitches, bruises, torn muscles, soreness, but other wise , o.k., but pray she is back up and walking around with ease...
"LOOKING GLASS"
Today, take the "World" and make it your "looking glass". To the ones who are to young to know what a looking glass is , it is a mirror. As you look in it , open your mind to the world around you. See what is happening, who is involved, and where you are in this overall picture. What is happening, are you involved? Or are you sitting on the sideline and letting all pass you by?
Do you see God, and His Son , Jesus , in this life with you. If that answer is yes, then what capacity? I am not putting anyone on the spot to go out jump, dance, or shout to the utter loudness of your voice, but just what are you doing? Are you living to show that you are a Christian? If you do not see God or Jesus in your reflection, get on your knees and ask them to come into your life , for your reflection can go away in an instant. I have to look at myself daily, and pray for His forgiveness,,,, for I am a sinner, but I am a praying sinner, and He does look after me in His own way. Look, examine yourself, and pray for what you maybe don't see in the
"LOOKING GLASS"
Lord, thank you for all I have , and for being in my reflection, and I pray for you to be in all those who read this. amen
John HIcks
Looking and Praying Daily!!! How about it??? Can you see??? and Are you talking to HIM?
Saturday, July 17, 2010
IMAGE OF GOD!
Welcome to Saturday: If you are judging the path someone else has walked, then before you judge, look at your path!
"IMAGE OF GOD"
How many people have said, "God looks like this or He looks like that"? We know that Moses seen Him in a burning bush, but was not a face, just a burning bush, unconsumed. So , just what does God's face look like? According to His word on the Creation of Man, from the old testament, He made Man in His on IMAGE!!!!! I guess that says , He looks like us, right, what do you think?
If you believe deep , deep down in HIM, HIS creation, HE is the supreme being, JESUS is HIS SON, JESUS died on the CROSS for us, to have our SINS FORGIVEN, and that WE HOLD NO OTHER GODS BEFORE US, then really, His Image(FACE) is of no importance, for I see the Image of Love and Care , and that LOVE AND CARE is the real
"IMAGE OF GOD"
GOD, I see you in everything within me, and everything around me, so your image is so clear to me , I need not see your face, but just feel your spirit within. for I know you are real, and here. amen
John HIcks
Wittiness to just one!!!! Are we doing our duty???
"IMAGE OF GOD"
How many people have said, "God looks like this or He looks like that"? We know that Moses seen Him in a burning bush, but was not a face, just a burning bush, unconsumed. So , just what does God's face look like? According to His word on the Creation of Man, from the old testament, He made Man in His on IMAGE!!!!! I guess that says , He looks like us, right, what do you think?
If you believe deep , deep down in HIM, HIS creation, HE is the supreme being, JESUS is HIS SON, JESUS died on the CROSS for us, to have our SINS FORGIVEN, and that WE HOLD NO OTHER GODS BEFORE US, then really, His Image(FACE) is of no importance, for I see the Image of Love and Care , and that LOVE AND CARE is the real
"IMAGE OF GOD"
GOD, I see you in everything within me, and everything around me, so your image is so clear to me , I need not see your face, but just feel your spirit within. for I know you are real, and here. amen
John HIcks
Wittiness to just one!!!! Are we doing our duty???
Friday, July 16, 2010
AND AS WE WALK!
TGIF---It's Friday!!! Today keep God right in front of your feet,, He will take you to where-ever you need to go!
Guaranteed!!!
AND AS WE WALK!
As we walk down this street we call life,, let's do so with integrity, with a hunt for right, and above all,,, make sure who you are walking with at all times.. some will lead you over a cliff, and death, others will lead you in the light, and give you life, and life forever. One in satan, the other is Jesus Christ.. and God gave us (again that word) CHOICE!.. He gave it to us,, for us to make up our own mind.
So, on this Friday , 7/16/10,, you can make that "CHOICE",, to live or to die,, to have eternity in the cool of heaven or to burn in hell. Yes ,, that is exactly how, and to the point.. I don't think it could be any clearer! So ,. How about it,, who is that with you,,,,
AS YOU GO WALKING THROUGH YOUR LIFE?
God, thank You for the choice of your Son , for without Him , we really have nothing, and as your love overflows to us all, thank You,,and I pray that all pick Him to come,, to You,, amen
John HIcks
I walk with a profession of faith! A faith to God, an acceptance of Jesus Christ and saved by His grace.... who do you walk with? Please stop long enough in this fast trek of life, and ask yourself that question , then make the choice......
Guaranteed!!!
AND AS WE WALK!
As we walk down this street we call life,, let's do so with integrity, with a hunt for right, and above all,,, make sure who you are walking with at all times.. some will lead you over a cliff, and death, others will lead you in the light, and give you life, and life forever. One in satan, the other is Jesus Christ.. and God gave us (again that word) CHOICE!.. He gave it to us,, for us to make up our own mind.
So, on this Friday , 7/16/10,, you can make that "CHOICE",, to live or to die,, to have eternity in the cool of heaven or to burn in hell. Yes ,, that is exactly how, and to the point.. I don't think it could be any clearer! So ,. How about it,, who is that with you,,,,
AS YOU GO WALKING THROUGH YOUR LIFE?
God, thank You for the choice of your Son , for without Him , we really have nothing, and as your love overflows to us all, thank You,,and I pray that all pick Him to come,, to You,, amen
John HIcks
I walk with a profession of faith! A faith to God, an acceptance of Jesus Christ and saved by His grace.... who do you walk with? Please stop long enough in this fast trek of life, and ask yourself that question , then make the choice......
Thursday, July 15, 2010
SHINE, SHINE, SHINE!
Thursday: Here it is,, the 5th day of creation,, and even thought we look forward to the w/E , God had not even made it on this creation day.. I wonder,, did God say,, wow, I will be glad for tomorrow, thank goodness it will be Friday? Thank about it,, and maybe, just maybe we will stop and enjoy "the daily"!
SHINE, SHINE!
Everyone is attracted to a bright light. It draws us,, we just have to look,, to see what is causing this great light that we see.. I can just imagine the light that Jesus gave out when he rose from the grave.. the light that came from the atom bomb.. One of jubilee and life,, the other cries of doom, and death.. two completely different lights..
How about the lights(stars), thrown out in the night sky,, like a fluttering of a billion fire-flies! Each night , they are there... as regular as life its' self. Think , what a great feat this was, all these stars,, that are through out this vast universe.. God is so great!
We should all take after the stars, in worshiping the Lord God. We should be like them,, in number,,billions of us , out each day, shinning so that all can see without fail... telling all bout the word of God, about His Son, Jesus Christ. We can be just as bright, just as many,, shown to, just as many,, with just a little faith, that of that mustard seed,, so little to project so big! How about it? Will you shine, or will you wilt away under a earthly canvas , so no one can see you.. Well , we all need to cast the canvas of darkness away, and out of our lives , and replace it with the light of our lives, Jesus Christ,, Will you accept Him, and be like one of the stars in the sky, and for Him
SHINE,, SHINE,, SHINE!
Lord, as I look up,, all I can say is Thank You,,, amen
John HIcks
I want to shine like that biggest star, and I know that as long as I shout His word, His name,, I will shine,, to all who look at me, and especially my God..for when you have God within, He then beams out,, .. are you shinning today,, or are you just a dim , flickering light, under a canvas?
SHINE, SHINE!
Everyone is attracted to a bright light. It draws us,, we just have to look,, to see what is causing this great light that we see.. I can just imagine the light that Jesus gave out when he rose from the grave.. the light that came from the atom bomb.. One of jubilee and life,, the other cries of doom, and death.. two completely different lights..
How about the lights(stars), thrown out in the night sky,, like a fluttering of a billion fire-flies! Each night , they are there... as regular as life its' self. Think , what a great feat this was, all these stars,, that are through out this vast universe.. God is so great!
We should all take after the stars, in worshiping the Lord God. We should be like them,, in number,,billions of us , out each day, shinning so that all can see without fail... telling all bout the word of God, about His Son, Jesus Christ. We can be just as bright, just as many,, shown to, just as many,, with just a little faith, that of that mustard seed,, so little to project so big! How about it? Will you shine, or will you wilt away under a earthly canvas , so no one can see you.. Well , we all need to cast the canvas of darkness away, and out of our lives , and replace it with the light of our lives, Jesus Christ,, Will you accept Him, and be like one of the stars in the sky, and for Him
SHINE,, SHINE,, SHINE!
Lord, as I look up,, all I can say is Thank You,,, amen
John HIcks
I want to shine like that biggest star, and I know that as long as I shout His word, His name,, I will shine,, to all who look at me, and especially my God..for when you have God within, He then beams out,, .. are you shinning today,, or are you just a dim , flickering light, under a canvas?
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
THE YARD STICK!
Wednesday- HUMP DAY-- as you climb to the top of the "hump",, and you get ready to slide downhill to the w/e,, slide with care, humility, and love,, for the feelings of others, satisfaction to yourself, and the love of your God.
Prayer Request: For our VBS, and all others who are enjoying theirs, and pray for those in the teaching spots, and most of all , pray for our children!
THE YARD STICK!
How many of you own a yard stick, a measuring tape, a ruler? We all own one of these. We use these items regular,, some use them daily.. We use them to measure to see what will fit in a room,, how long to make something,, cut lumber, check to see how tall we are, and to , yes , the most important, measure our kids growth.
We can measure height, but how do we measure their personal feelings, their hearts, their spiritual feeling? Only by results.. their is no "magic yard stick" for this . As you go, results,, wow , what a way to measure your children,,, and not have a heart attack,, waiting to see if they pass "muster". Some , see results too late, with heartache and sadness, some see results with glee, heart throbbing with great affection. Just how do you prepare for this "instant measurement"?
You start with the "Yard Stick of Life" , and that stick, is God Almighty. If you live with God,, believe in , accept Jesus Christ, and live a Christian life.. the "results" have a greater percentage of good, over bad. That "Yard Stick " winds up being you, with that child watching you,, then mirroring you,, so that is why, it is so important, to live your life , like you want your off-spring to live , worship who you want them to worship,, that is God Almighty, and the acceptance of Jesus Christ,, being a Christian.. yes ,, with these three things,, you become their
YARD STICK,, OF THEIR LIFE!
Lord, I pray for the youth of our world today,,, they have so much more of satan around them than ever before,, and I pray that you give us all the strength to stand tall and measure up to their expectations.. and to teach them , YOU... amen
John HIcks
As you travel down the road of life,, be a mirror to the youth,, live as you should, not as you want to impress others or worry of how you are perceived ,, want to impress someone, then impress God!
Prayer Request: For our VBS, and all others who are enjoying theirs, and pray for those in the teaching spots, and most of all , pray for our children!
THE YARD STICK!
How many of you own a yard stick, a measuring tape, a ruler? We all own one of these. We use these items regular,, some use them daily.. We use them to measure to see what will fit in a room,, how long to make something,, cut lumber, check to see how tall we are, and to , yes , the most important, measure our kids growth.
We can measure height, but how do we measure their personal feelings, their hearts, their spiritual feeling? Only by results.. their is no "magic yard stick" for this . As you go, results,, wow , what a way to measure your children,,, and not have a heart attack,, waiting to see if they pass "muster". Some , see results too late, with heartache and sadness, some see results with glee, heart throbbing with great affection. Just how do you prepare for this "instant measurement"?
You start with the "Yard Stick of Life" , and that stick, is God Almighty. If you live with God,, believe in , accept Jesus Christ, and live a Christian life.. the "results" have a greater percentage of good, over bad. That "Yard Stick " winds up being you, with that child watching you,, then mirroring you,, so that is why, it is so important, to live your life , like you want your off-spring to live , worship who you want them to worship,, that is God Almighty, and the acceptance of Jesus Christ,, being a Christian.. yes ,, with these three things,, you become their
YARD STICK,, OF THEIR LIFE!
Lord, I pray for the youth of our world today,,, they have so much more of satan around them than ever before,, and I pray that you give us all the strength to stand tall and measure up to their expectations.. and to teach them , YOU... amen
John HIcks
As you travel down the road of life,, be a mirror to the youth,, live as you should, not as you want to impress others or worry of how you are perceived ,, want to impress someone, then impress God!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
AS I WALKED and HITHCED A RIDE
Tuesday--Well , here we are heading for that slide,, and wishfully, already looking for the w/e.. STOP, enjoy the now! He did not want us to rush ,, but to enjoy it with Him as we walk through this gigantic land of His!
Prayer Request: Tommy Harbur who has pancreatic cancer, he is being treated in Houston, and holding his own.. been "floating" down the Flint River numerous times... pray for Tommy and that he will continue to have that "True Grit" and continue to improve.
AS I WALKED, and HITCHED A RIDE!
We all walk down a street,, or a road,, and we do not thank that much about the advancement of that road and the things that run up and down it.. I will give you a quick example of my long treks of walking in my youth, and how it "used" to be in country Alabama.
On a Sunday morning,, at the age of 6, my mother would pick me or my brother, Sam, to go to Vinemont and get the Sunday Paper, and the mail , if any.. the post office opened from 6 to 8 on Sunday morning and if you wanted your mail,, come and get it! With only a radio,, the paper was out standing on news and the "funny paper" (the comics) were even greater. for my mom would read them to us.. and we would laugh at some and heed the mystery of others... back to the roads..
I would ride that bike down that dirt road, and for that 3 1/2 miles,, I might see one, no more than 2 cars on it.. it might be just scraped and be smooth ,, or it may have ruts as deep as 10 to 12 inches,, and a car could still clear them and go down the road at a fast rate of 15 to 20 miles an hour, and if you were walking, you could hitch a ride on the running board,, if there were more than two of you, they might let you ride on the front fender , with your legs around the headlight.. Now, they are so low to the ground , look out for a bump in the road,, no running boards, and the lights are sunk into the fender.. wow, they took the good times of a ride, on a summer day , right out of the makings... and you know, I have hung onto a mirror on a running board in the winter,, almost frozen to the bone, but making those 3 1/2 miles quicker to the house and that "Warm-warmer Heater" burning hot with that coal.. no furnace bowling hot air, but from that heater, we had heat, even some in the bedrooms. ha.. I remember, and I can hold these things of old in my heart, but I do not want those "country conveniences" again.. but I do want the reverence, the belief, the support,, the testimonies, the life , of God, and with God,, and all started with God, from the morning blessing, to the start of school, the noon meal, the Supper meal, and the bedtime -time.. yes all was started with God, and we all carried Him with us everywhere we went, and WE DID NOT HIDE IT.. how about today? Well enough today, maybe too much.. for some,, but come join me as I still carry that old time , yes , that old, old time of religion,, as
I WALK DOWN THE ROAD,, AND
HITCH A RIDE WITH MY GOD!
God, thank You for the memories, and the work of a great Mother and Father , who taught me who to walk with, and who to grab a "hitch " with.. and the strength to still walk and ride with,,,, You.amen
John HIcks
I reminisce alot, why? For not only the memories, but for the guidance that my folks taught me,, the right and the wrong, and that there is but one God, and that He lives today, and forever.. How's your memories, are you reminiscing, or living them,, or both? Both. I pray!
Prayer Request: Tommy Harbur who has pancreatic cancer, he is being treated in Houston, and holding his own.. been "floating" down the Flint River numerous times... pray for Tommy and that he will continue to have that "True Grit" and continue to improve.
AS I WALKED, and HITCHED A RIDE!
We all walk down a street,, or a road,, and we do not thank that much about the advancement of that road and the things that run up and down it.. I will give you a quick example of my long treks of walking in my youth, and how it "used" to be in country Alabama.
On a Sunday morning,, at the age of 6, my mother would pick me or my brother, Sam, to go to Vinemont and get the Sunday Paper, and the mail , if any.. the post office opened from 6 to 8 on Sunday morning and if you wanted your mail,, come and get it! With only a radio,, the paper was out standing on news and the "funny paper" (the comics) were even greater. for my mom would read them to us.. and we would laugh at some and heed the mystery of others... back to the roads..
I would ride that bike down that dirt road, and for that 3 1/2 miles,, I might see one, no more than 2 cars on it.. it might be just scraped and be smooth ,, or it may have ruts as deep as 10 to 12 inches,, and a car could still clear them and go down the road at a fast rate of 15 to 20 miles an hour, and if you were walking, you could hitch a ride on the running board,, if there were more than two of you, they might let you ride on the front fender , with your legs around the headlight.. Now, they are so low to the ground , look out for a bump in the road,, no running boards, and the lights are sunk into the fender.. wow, they took the good times of a ride, on a summer day , right out of the makings... and you know, I have hung onto a mirror on a running board in the winter,, almost frozen to the bone, but making those 3 1/2 miles quicker to the house and that "Warm-warmer Heater" burning hot with that coal.. no furnace bowling hot air, but from that heater, we had heat, even some in the bedrooms. ha.. I remember, and I can hold these things of old in my heart, but I do not want those "country conveniences" again.. but I do want the reverence, the belief, the support,, the testimonies, the life , of God, and with God,, and all started with God, from the morning blessing, to the start of school, the noon meal, the Supper meal, and the bedtime -time.. yes all was started with God, and we all carried Him with us everywhere we went, and WE DID NOT HIDE IT.. how about today? Well enough today, maybe too much.. for some,, but come join me as I still carry that old time , yes , that old, old time of religion,, as
I WALK DOWN THE ROAD,, AND
HITCH A RIDE WITH MY GOD!
God, thank You for the memories, and the work of a great Mother and Father , who taught me who to walk with, and who to grab a "hitch " with.. and the strength to still walk and ride with,,,, You.amen
John HIcks
I reminisce alot, why? For not only the memories, but for the guidance that my folks taught me,, the right and the wrong, and that there is but one God, and that He lives today, and forever.. How's your memories, are you reminiscing, or living them,, or both? Both. I pray!
Monday, July 12, 2010
TIME WELL SPENT!
Monday-Well if you survived the week-end,, then you can surely make it through a little ole "Blue Monday"!
TIME WELL SPENT!
What time is that? The time you spend on your knees, talking to God. I hope everyone who reads this, needs knee pads,, and their knees are as calloused as the hardest ole time farmers' hands was. If we will spend more time on our knees,, we will be able to walk up-right , a lot better than most do... how about it? Will you promise to spend more time on those knees? Don't answer me,, answer to God... tell Him , that is if you are
ON YOUR KNEES!
God, thank You for giving us the forgiveness by prayer, and through Your Son , Jesus.. amen
John HIcks
Praying,, everyday,, how about you?
TIME WELL SPENT!
What time is that? The time you spend on your knees, talking to God. I hope everyone who reads this, needs knee pads,, and their knees are as calloused as the hardest ole time farmers' hands was. If we will spend more time on our knees,, we will be able to walk up-right , a lot better than most do... how about it? Will you promise to spend more time on those knees? Don't answer me,, answer to God... tell Him , that is if you are
ON YOUR KNEES!
God, thank You for giving us the forgiveness by prayer, and through Your Son , Jesus.. amen
John HIcks
Praying,, everyday,, how about you?
Sunday, July 11, 2010
HEART A FLUTTEER!
Sunday- Welcome to the day of rest for some,, for some , it's getting the ox out of the ditch,, more business' would be here in the USA today, if they had observed this and not been greedy! I know some who placed their faith, and are still going!!!!
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over,, if you just sit there..
HEARTS A FLUTTER!
Have you ever had that happen to you? We all have at some time or another. When someone jumps up from behind, or around a corner and scares you,. your heart jumps a beat, then runs like crazy, flutters , until you calm down. The same when you get mad,, going on a high roller coaster, bungee jumping, crazy things we do,,, puts the heart to racing,, or to a flutter. How about that first sight of "the " girl or boy... or how about just seeing that love one of many years turn a corner,,, walk into a room,, puts the heart to a real flutter!
I have had many "heart flutters" of all kinds in my life.. but they one most re-lived,, is the thoughts of walking down that aisle of the church , when I accepted Jesus as my personal savior,, 56 years ago,, and I still get a "flutter" thinking about it.. and when in church, after all the time of those 56 years,,and the invitation is given,,, that same heart ,, flutters,, for it is the joy of the knowledge that I (we) hold the Lord Gods heart also!
Have you had that experience? When I talk to or about my God, my heart starts to beat faster, and faster, and the excitement starts, and off to the races, the heart is wide open..to a wide open, racing "flutter"!
The heart,, one can't live without it! When you say you are giving your heart to God, it is a gesture of the biggest, the one life sustaining tool we have, to be able to stand up and say,,, here , here is my heart ,,, I love you that much, it puts our hearts to a flutter of almost bursting!,, and when we say that,,, God hears,, He responds,, He reaches out, grabs us,, He puts our name in His book of life,, HE ACCEPTS YOU WITH NO RESERVATIONS OF ANYTHING OR ANYONE! and, yes it puts a FLUTTER, in Gods heart also,, just as it does yours..
Try talking to Him,, if you have not accepted Him(Jesus),, then do so.. then close your eyes, and just feel,, oh yes ,, feel that
HEART A FLUTTERING !
Almighty God, thank You for setting our hearts a flutter with Your love, Your forgiveness, and giving us our redemption, Your son Jesus Christ. amen
John HIcks
Even in the darkest hours of my life, I have felt Jesus sitting next to me,, and when I felt Him, even in that darkness, my heart went a flutter,, and He has always carried me out, and into the light, He has never failed me,nor do I believe He will ,,,ever. Have you ever felt that flutter?, If not , call out to Him , then be prepared, for it is the greatest moment of your life, when He enters in, and takes hold.. your heart will start, it will race with a flutter you have never felt before,,try it , you will like it,, I guarantee it!!!
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over,, if you just sit there..
HEARTS A FLUTTER!
Have you ever had that happen to you? We all have at some time or another. When someone jumps up from behind, or around a corner and scares you,. your heart jumps a beat, then runs like crazy, flutters , until you calm down. The same when you get mad,, going on a high roller coaster, bungee jumping, crazy things we do,,, puts the heart to racing,, or to a flutter. How about that first sight of "the " girl or boy... or how about just seeing that love one of many years turn a corner,,, walk into a room,, puts the heart to a real flutter!
I have had many "heart flutters" of all kinds in my life.. but they one most re-lived,, is the thoughts of walking down that aisle of the church , when I accepted Jesus as my personal savior,, 56 years ago,, and I still get a "flutter" thinking about it.. and when in church, after all the time of those 56 years,,and the invitation is given,,, that same heart ,, flutters,, for it is the joy of the knowledge that I (we) hold the Lord Gods heart also!
Have you had that experience? When I talk to or about my God, my heart starts to beat faster, and faster, and the excitement starts, and off to the races, the heart is wide open..to a wide open, racing "flutter"!
The heart,, one can't live without it! When you say you are giving your heart to God, it is a gesture of the biggest, the one life sustaining tool we have, to be able to stand up and say,,, here , here is my heart ,,, I love you that much, it puts our hearts to a flutter of almost bursting!,, and when we say that,,, God hears,, He responds,, He reaches out, grabs us,, He puts our name in His book of life,, HE ACCEPTS YOU WITH NO RESERVATIONS OF ANYTHING OR ANYONE! and, yes it puts a FLUTTER, in Gods heart also,, just as it does yours..
Try talking to Him,, if you have not accepted Him(Jesus),, then do so.. then close your eyes, and just feel,, oh yes ,, feel that
HEART A FLUTTERING !
Almighty God, thank You for setting our hearts a flutter with Your love, Your forgiveness, and giving us our redemption, Your son Jesus Christ. amen
John HIcks
Even in the darkest hours of my life, I have felt Jesus sitting next to me,, and when I felt Him, even in that darkness, my heart went a flutter,, and He has always carried me out, and into the light, He has never failed me,nor do I believe He will ,,,ever. Have you ever felt that flutter?, If not , call out to Him , then be prepared, for it is the greatest moment of your life, when He enters in, and takes hold.. your heart will start, it will race with a flutter you have never felt before,,try it , you will like it,, I guarantee it!!!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
BINOCULARS!
Saturday-Welcome to it,, now the W/E is officially here.. and you made the slide with no splinters,, now get out there and enjoy it to the fullest.......God is waiting for you , to go on your walk , ride, play , or whatever,, He wants to go also! Going with or without?
Binoculars!
This is something we all need.. I have a pair,, I can see birds ,, squirrels,, things far away.. and see them up close. My brother has a pair,, & you can hone in on, and count the hairs on the back of a squirrel. The armed services uses them to look for the enemy, their advancement, their number, and where they are staged at. So , they are used for good,,, and used to stop the bad.. a good instrument to have.. if you see bad coming,, call the cops! Yea!
I see some of us kinda treat God like binoculars,,, We tend to want to look long range,,that is not right now,, then wait until we need Him, then adjust to "close up".
We want to go ahead and do as we please,, and what pleases others.. and keep God, and the laws He set forth, in the "out-reach". Yes , the "out-reach",, adjusted to far off,, then we reach out and grab, when "WE" need Him. Oh yes,,, we want instant reaction,, we want God to do whatever we want ,, right now! Then , after we get what we want,, bamn, back to!, You say , Oh, God? Yes He is there! You point to a distant , just far enough away, you have to really adjust the binoculars and far enough away so that you can drop that conscience and do what ever it is, that you don't want to do with God there. Make sense , on what is happening?
Well,, the "binoculars" is two way.. yes! God is looking back,, but He has a recorder on His, and it has audible, loud and clear,, close up of you at all times... nothing far away.. real close up... and misses nothing,, Now,, you had better adjust those binoculars to close up , then keep them there.. for if you don't , you are not going to like that picture show in the sky,, nor the popcorn at the theater you are going to...
The end of this story is,, how do you like your popcorn,,
Just Right,,
or Burned?
Lord, please let all adjust their binoculars(eyes) on You and You alone.. amen
John HIcks
Looking to the Lord,, who are you looking at?
Binoculars!
This is something we all need.. I have a pair,, I can see birds ,, squirrels,, things far away.. and see them up close. My brother has a pair,, & you can hone in on, and count the hairs on the back of a squirrel. The armed services uses them to look for the enemy, their advancement, their number, and where they are staged at. So , they are used for good,,, and used to stop the bad.. a good instrument to have.. if you see bad coming,, call the cops! Yea!
I see some of us kinda treat God like binoculars,,, We tend to want to look long range,,that is not right now,, then wait until we need Him, then adjust to "close up".
We want to go ahead and do as we please,, and what pleases others.. and keep God, and the laws He set forth, in the "out-reach". Yes , the "out-reach",, adjusted to far off,, then we reach out and grab, when "WE" need Him. Oh yes,,, we want instant reaction,, we want God to do whatever we want ,, right now! Then , after we get what we want,, bamn, back to!, You say , Oh, God? Yes He is there! You point to a distant , just far enough away, you have to really adjust the binoculars and far enough away so that you can drop that conscience and do what ever it is, that you don't want to do with God there. Make sense , on what is happening?
Well,, the "binoculars" is two way.. yes! God is looking back,, but He has a recorder on His, and it has audible, loud and clear,, close up of you at all times... nothing far away.. real close up... and misses nothing,, Now,, you had better adjust those binoculars to close up , then keep them there.. for if you don't , you are not going to like that picture show in the sky,, nor the popcorn at the theater you are going to...
The end of this story is,, how do you like your popcorn,,
Just Right,,
or Burned?
Lord, please let all adjust their binoculars(eyes) on You and You alone.. amen
John HIcks
Looking to the Lord,, who are you looking at?
Friday, July 9, 2010
RECALL NOTICE!
Friday--TGIF-- God has brought you this far,, why not continue on through the rest of your journey of life ,,,with Him ?
RECALL NOTICE!
The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.
Some of the symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.
The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!
P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail.
BECAUSE HE LIVES!
Thanks Lori for the thoughts today,,
Everyone have a great day, and please take God to work, play, or where ever you go.. makes the best companion of all I know!
Jophn Hicks
RECALL NOTICE!
The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.
Some of the symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.
The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!
P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail.
BECAUSE HE LIVES!
Thanks Lori for the thoughts today,,
Everyone have a great day, and please take God to work, play, or where ever you go.. makes the best companion of all I know!
Jophn Hicks
Thursday, July 8, 2010
TELL THE OLD, OLD STORY!
Thursday,,, one more to go,, then you are there,, the W/E. You can make it,, have faith? HE is with you, thru this day,, and all that remains,, so make the most out of this day! They are all so precious!
" TELL THE OLD, OLD STORY"
Has your child, other children, or even a "grown up" friend, ever ask you to tell them a story. Did you tell them a "story book" tale, or just make up something? We all have at some time, told a story to someone. We put a lot in it, and we try to convince the person we are telling to, how true, how great, and how exciting the story we are telling,, is.
Well, have any of you ever told the "old, old , story"? This is the stories out of the Bible, more than you can ever imagine,, love stories, mystery, combat, trips, family,, all kinds, lots of hero's"... Jesus being the top HERO! His coming, and His going, leaving us with a real way of forgiveness of our sins, for before Him, there was no real way to erase our sins. Did you know that? This makes us even more special, to have God send us His Son to take on all of the sins of this world, our way for forgiveness, our way to heaven and the Father. Sent Him, let Him die on a cross, rise from the grave,, live again,, all for us.. This should make us all want to go out there and testify , spread His word, His love, His FORGIVENESS!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!!!! How about it??? Are you out with friends, co-workers, and people you have just met, telling any of those
"OLD, OLD , STORIES"?
Lord, thank you for these old , old stories, and thank You for preserving the book where these stories are written,, Your Bible.. amen
John HIcks
When you get your e-mails that say,, you will receive luck,, receive money,,if you forward them on now,, more people the more you will receive,,,, do you send them on to all of your e-mail address' without any thought? Do you ever send anything like these thoughts to all of your e-mail address? Or are you afraid, they might reply in a negative way? What will be the answers,,, when we all meet with Him? Something to think about!!!!
" TELL THE OLD, OLD STORY"
Has your child, other children, or even a "grown up" friend, ever ask you to tell them a story. Did you tell them a "story book" tale, or just make up something? We all have at some time, told a story to someone. We put a lot in it, and we try to convince the person we are telling to, how true, how great, and how exciting the story we are telling,, is.
Well, have any of you ever told the "old, old , story"? This is the stories out of the Bible, more than you can ever imagine,, love stories, mystery, combat, trips, family,, all kinds, lots of hero's"... Jesus being the top HERO! His coming, and His going, leaving us with a real way of forgiveness of our sins, for before Him, there was no real way to erase our sins. Did you know that? This makes us even more special, to have God send us His Son to take on all of the sins of this world, our way for forgiveness, our way to heaven and the Father. Sent Him, let Him die on a cross, rise from the grave,, live again,, all for us.. This should make us all want to go out there and testify , spread His word, His love, His FORGIVENESS!!! SHOUT!!! SHOUT!!!!!! How about it??? Are you out with friends, co-workers, and people you have just met, telling any of those
"OLD, OLD , STORIES"?
Lord, thank you for these old , old stories, and thank You for preserving the book where these stories are written,, Your Bible.. amen
John HIcks
When you get your e-mails that say,, you will receive luck,, receive money,,if you forward them on now,, more people the more you will receive,,,, do you send them on to all of your e-mail address' without any thought? Do you ever send anything like these thoughts to all of your e-mail address? Or are you afraid, they might reply in a negative way? What will be the answers,,, when we all meet with Him? Something to think about!!!!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
ENTHUSIASM!
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Welcome to Wednesday! It is "hump" day! Time for the slide down to the W/E! Avoid the splinters of sliding by waxing your days with the word of God,, then the slide is smooth, and trouble free!
ENTHUSIASM!
As we go through life,, we tend to do so with a lot of enthusiasm. It is the way we are built, but we sometimes get the wrong enthusiasm. Webster defines as : intense feeling. We lean to the side of ourselves as we show this "intense feeling". We should watch out for ourselves,, but we should do as we have been instructed by our Lord,, we should keep others within our hearts, and we should be ready to help,, care, and surely lead others.. and especially to Him.. So as we rush through this life, grabbing all we can as we go ,,, we need to stop,, go slower,, and first, we need to grab hold of God,, and His Son, Jesus Christ,, spread the word,, by testimony with the greatest enthusiasm.. and then we need to grasp the feeling of others, and show them the way,, not only by testimonial.. but by example.
Do you have this feeling for God, Jesus, and others? If not,, then go to the one who can change you,, and that is by accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior.. then you will feel a renewed
ENTHUSIASM!
That "intense feeling" within!!!!!
Lord, please come into all us with the "enthusiasm" we seek within ourselves,,, send us out to do Your work, and pass out Your word.. amen
John HIcks
Trying to have more enthusiasm when it comes to God,, then have the enthusiasm of other things,,, what is your "intense feeling".
Welcome to Wednesday! It is "hump" day! Time for the slide down to the W/E! Avoid the splinters of sliding by waxing your days with the word of God,, then the slide is smooth, and trouble free!
ENTHUSIASM!
As we go through life,, we tend to do so with a lot of enthusiasm. It is the way we are built, but we sometimes get the wrong enthusiasm. Webster defines as : intense feeling. We lean to the side of ourselves as we show this "intense feeling". We should watch out for ourselves,, but we should do as we have been instructed by our Lord,, we should keep others within our hearts, and we should be ready to help,, care, and surely lead others.. and especially to Him.. So as we rush through this life, grabbing all we can as we go ,,, we need to stop,, go slower,, and first, we need to grab hold of God,, and His Son, Jesus Christ,, spread the word,, by testimony with the greatest enthusiasm.. and then we need to grasp the feeling of others, and show them the way,, not only by testimonial.. but by example.
Do you have this feeling for God, Jesus, and others? If not,, then go to the one who can change you,, and that is by accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior.. then you will feel a renewed
ENTHUSIASM!
That "intense feeling" within!!!!!
Lord, please come into all us with the "enthusiasm" we seek within ourselves,,, send us out to do Your work, and pass out Your word.. amen
John HIcks
Trying to have more enthusiasm when it comes to God,, then have the enthusiasm of other things,,, what is your "intense feeling".
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
LOOKING!
Tuesday-up, out of that bed, and get going... get out there and enjoy this great time of summer,, God gave us this time of the year to go out and inhale His garden of green, the multitude of flowers,, the enjoyment of each other, so smile, and enjoy, what are you waiting on?
LOOKING !
Which direction are you looking? Forward, or backward? The past is just that, the past! We all have one. You cannot change it,, but you can learn from it. You can look back,, but you can't go back. Lots of people do just that,,, they try to re-live the "time of their youth"... "the time of good times".. but they can talk, mock, write, draw , but it is still called present.. not back... So , go forward , be a constant, not stagnant on the past,, God gave you this life to enjoy,, and living in the past, is not enjoying it.. reflecting on the past ,,, and learning, and enjoying what "did " happen ,,, is enjoying... and if you are down trotten,, and want to change a past that is not good.. then call on the Lord,, for He will wrap His arms around you,, and guide you to and on the path of good ,, leaving good memories, and giving you a future... yes a future,, without Him ,, there is no future! Going forward with an outstretched hand,, and seeing His outstretched also,, then the grasp,, wow,, you just have to experience it,, and I guarantee you,,
FORWARD YOU WILL GO!!!!!
DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND IN THE PAST!
Lord, thank You for giving me your hand in this life,, giving me a present , future,, and be able to look at the past , and know that all the bad,, is now forgiven... and my future is with You , amen
John HIcks
I look forward with a smile, and if you look real good,, you might see who is holding my hand,, and causing that smile,, who is holding yours?
LOOKING !
Which direction are you looking? Forward, or backward? The past is just that, the past! We all have one. You cannot change it,, but you can learn from it. You can look back,, but you can't go back. Lots of people do just that,,, they try to re-live the "time of their youth"... "the time of good times".. but they can talk, mock, write, draw , but it is still called present.. not back... So , go forward , be a constant, not stagnant on the past,, God gave you this life to enjoy,, and living in the past, is not enjoying it.. reflecting on the past ,,, and learning, and enjoying what "did " happen ,,, is enjoying... and if you are down trotten,, and want to change a past that is not good.. then call on the Lord,, for He will wrap His arms around you,, and guide you to and on the path of good ,, leaving good memories, and giving you a future... yes a future,, without Him ,, there is no future! Going forward with an outstretched hand,, and seeing His outstretched also,, then the grasp,, wow,, you just have to experience it,, and I guarantee you,,
FORWARD YOU WILL GO!!!!!
DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND IN THE PAST!
Lord, thank You for giving me your hand in this life,, giving me a present , future,, and be able to look at the past , and know that all the bad,, is now forgiven... and my future is with You , amen
John HIcks
I look forward with a smile, and if you look real good,, you might see who is holding my hand,, and causing that smile,, who is holding yours?
Monday, July 5, 2010
PREACHERS!
Monday--Day off for most? Well , get out there and enjoy it to the fullest..God gave us this great country,, and He meant for us to enjoy it,, sooooo?
People who say it can't be done,,, should not interrupt those who are doing it!!!!
PREACHERS!
The hardest , job I know of. A preacher is out in front of the crowds, he is under the glass on the coffee table, he is in all of the conferences, he is in most of the conversations of the gatherings. Yes, if he parts his hair wrong,, someone will notice it!
I remember in the departments I have headed up,,, there were the ones,, and most , did not like the management harboring over them while they did their jobs.. they wanted to do it ,then be judged.. given an award, or a raise.
The poor preacher,, it is as if all are just waiting for him to stump his toe... then everyone else will want to stump on it too... wow,, how do they do it? How do they smile,, keep their chin up, keep on preaching, witnessing , praying, and being positive in this world ?
Well, they are hand picked by their employer,, and they have to be accountable every second to Him,, and they have to be dedicated,, more than the postman,,, rain, sleet, snow, sickness, bad health, good health, gossip proof, ears that can listen through the good ,, and separate the lies, the bad,, console the good,, help bring the bad to God.. stand in the pulpit of the church each week,,preaching His God,, as satan is their working hard also,, he must have enough faith to drive this satan, out,, and protect us with the word of God,,,
Then,, Sunday is over,, wow, now he has the whole week to be out of the church,,,, now he is in the pulpit of life out of the church,, and doing the same thing,, day in, day out, minute after minute,,Monday thru Saturday ,,, what a job,, what a job description, !
Now ,, you know, and probably like me, already knew how much these pastors go through each day, and each minute of their life,, and they do it with ease,, the ease of God holding on to them with the promise of rest and streets of gold in the end,,,,, and rest it will be for those hard working ,, soul saving pastors that love their jobs,, and consider it a pleasure, and that we all love so much, and support,, or
do we?
Thank You God for these pastors,,that You have called to tell us about You, and preach Your word, calling in your flock,, being a Shepherd to Your people.. bringing to You. May they continue to preach Your Name until You call us home.. amen
John HIcks
I applaud all of our preachers, and I thank God each day for ours,, for he is a true , God called Preacher
People who say it can't be done,,, should not interrupt those who are doing it!!!!
PREACHERS!
The hardest , job I know of. A preacher is out in front of the crowds, he is under the glass on the coffee table, he is in all of the conferences, he is in most of the conversations of the gatherings. Yes, if he parts his hair wrong,, someone will notice it!
I remember in the departments I have headed up,,, there were the ones,, and most , did not like the management harboring over them while they did their jobs.. they wanted to do it ,then be judged.. given an award, or a raise.
The poor preacher,, it is as if all are just waiting for him to stump his toe... then everyone else will want to stump on it too... wow,, how do they do it? How do they smile,, keep their chin up, keep on preaching, witnessing , praying, and being positive in this world ?
Well, they are hand picked by their employer,, and they have to be accountable every second to Him,, and they have to be dedicated,, more than the postman,,, rain, sleet, snow, sickness, bad health, good health, gossip proof, ears that can listen through the good ,, and separate the lies, the bad,, console the good,, help bring the bad to God.. stand in the pulpit of the church each week,,preaching His God,, as satan is their working hard also,, he must have enough faith to drive this satan, out,, and protect us with the word of God,,,
Then,, Sunday is over,, wow, now he has the whole week to be out of the church,,,, now he is in the pulpit of life out of the church,, and doing the same thing,, day in, day out, minute after minute,,Monday thru Saturday ,,, what a job,, what a job description, !
Now ,, you know, and probably like me, already knew how much these pastors go through each day, and each minute of their life,, and they do it with ease,, the ease of God holding on to them with the promise of rest and streets of gold in the end,,,,, and rest it will be for those hard working ,, soul saving pastors that love their jobs,, and consider it a pleasure, and that we all love so much, and support,, or
do we?
Thank You God for these pastors,,that You have called to tell us about You, and preach Your word, calling in your flock,, being a Shepherd to Your people.. bringing to You. May they continue to preach Your Name until You call us home.. amen
John HIcks
I applaud all of our preachers, and I thank God each day for ours,, for he is a true , God called Preacher
Sunday, July 4, 2010
INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Welcome to, "Independence Day!" ,God Has Blessed Us!
THE FOURTH OF JULY
This is the day our forefathers declared our Independence!!!!!! God was shinning on this country then and He is still shinning on it.
May we all realize just how important this day is. FREEDOM, in this UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, nothing else can come close to this feeling, other than that of the acceptance of Jesus Christ.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, AND ENJOY THIS FREEDOM TODAY, AND FOREVER. THIS IS MY PRAYER AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN
A NATION UNDER GOD!!!
Thank You , God , for our independence. amen
John HIcks
A Patriot, A Veteran, A Christian
THE FOURTH OF JULY
This is the day our forefathers declared our Independence!!!!!! God was shinning on this country then and He is still shinning on it.
May we all realize just how important this day is. FREEDOM, in this UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, nothing else can come close to this feeling, other than that of the acceptance of Jesus Christ.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, AND ENJOY THIS FREEDOM TODAY, AND FOREVER. THIS IS MY PRAYER AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN
A NATION UNDER GOD!!!
Thank You , God , for our independence. amen
John HIcks
A Patriot, A Veteran, A Christian
Saturday, July 3, 2010
SINCERE!
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Welcome, to Saturday,,,, another gift,,, from Him!!!
From My Alice: Life can change in just a second,, Take time to love all in your life!
Prayer Requests: The family of Carol Holland who lost her brother ,, Dale Wilson of Colorado, pray for comfort and healing of their hearts.
For the son of Lauras friend: Cade, who is 13 years old,, He has stage 4 prostate cancer.. pray for Gods' arms to wrap around him and take care of this young man.
"SINCERITY"
Are you sincere? A good question! You can be a Sincere Christian or a sincere actor. Which one are you? This is up to you! You have a big question to ask yourself as you walk down a road, talk to anyone, the way you present yourself and the way you live overall,, .... for there will be a day coming,, you will have to stand on that stage of accountability,, and be judged.. Now is the time to really be Sincere about your faith???? Sincere in Him???? Now, are you a
ACTOR CHRISTIAN
OR
REAL CHRISTIAN?
Thank you God for being here for us all, and my prayer today is ,,,yes we are real about you and put you first, and I pray that all who read this are real about this statement...amen
John HIcks
Simple , isn't it? Well?
Welcome, to Saturday,,,, another gift,,, from Him!!!
From My Alice: Life can change in just a second,, Take time to love all in your life!
Prayer Requests: The family of Carol Holland who lost her brother ,, Dale Wilson of Colorado, pray for comfort and healing of their hearts.
For the son of Lauras friend: Cade, who is 13 years old,, He has stage 4 prostate cancer.. pray for Gods' arms to wrap around him and take care of this young man.
"SINCERITY"
Are you sincere? A good question! You can be a Sincere Christian or a sincere actor. Which one are you? This is up to you! You have a big question to ask yourself as you walk down a road, talk to anyone, the way you present yourself and the way you live overall,, .... for there will be a day coming,, you will have to stand on that stage of accountability,, and be judged.. Now is the time to really be Sincere about your faith???? Sincere in Him???? Now, are you a
ACTOR CHRISTIAN
OR
REAL CHRISTIAN?
Thank you God for being here for us all, and my prayer today is ,,,yes we are real about you and put you first, and I pray that all who read this are real about this statement...amen
John HIcks
Simple , isn't it? Well?
Friday, July 2, 2010
STANDING FOR HIM
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Friday,,, and welcome to it,,, get up, and get out there somewhere, and enjoy the heck out of it!!!!
STANDING FOR HIM!
Now is the time to stand tall for Jesus,,, and the Father , our Living God,,, for it is said,, that this world will have to stand up to a monster greater than any of us can imagine,,,, and we will be persecuted,,, some killed in His name,,, but we must stand,,, and then as we stand ,,,With a roar, and a host of angels,, He will come out of the east,, Raise the dead who died with Him,, in them, and,,, then He will gather all of us who believe in Him, and have accepted Him,, then, as he stands before all of His sheep,,, the Sheppard will take the crook of his staff,,, encircle the monsters head ,,,cast it into chains,,,and with it,, all those who did not stand up for Him,,, never to let it or those loose again... protecting us all for an eternity,,,,Yes ,,, we need to stand up for Him,,, speak His word,, do His commandments,,, for as we stand up for Him,,,, and I pray that you always stand for Him,,, write this in your brain,,, and maybe in large capital letters ,,,, for one day,,you will be real glad to see , and you will see
HIM,,,
STANDING FOR YOU!!!
Lord,,, I stand for You,,, in front with You,,,,and I pray that this world will wake up,, be not ashamed,, and come forth before it is too late,,, not only in this nation,,, but the world,,, amen
John HIcks
Standing on His word,,, His blood,,, and His Resurrection,,,HIS PROMISES,,, and ready to die for Him,,, Join me in the stance against satan, and all sin......stand with Jesus, and stand public.....
Friday,,, and welcome to it,,, get up, and get out there somewhere, and enjoy the heck out of it!!!!
STANDING FOR HIM!
Now is the time to stand tall for Jesus,,, and the Father , our Living God,,, for it is said,, that this world will have to stand up to a monster greater than any of us can imagine,,,, and we will be persecuted,,, some killed in His name,,, but we must stand,,, and then as we stand ,,,With a roar, and a host of angels,, He will come out of the east,, Raise the dead who died with Him,, in them, and,,, then He will gather all of us who believe in Him, and have accepted Him,, then, as he stands before all of His sheep,,, the Sheppard will take the crook of his staff,,, encircle the monsters head ,,,cast it into chains,,,and with it,, all those who did not stand up for Him,,, never to let it or those loose again... protecting us all for an eternity,,,,Yes ,,, we need to stand up for Him,,, speak His word,, do His commandments,,, for as we stand up for Him,,,, and I pray that you always stand for Him,,, write this in your brain,,, and maybe in large capital letters ,,,, for one day,,you will be real glad to see , and you will see
HIM,,,
STANDING FOR YOU!!!
Lord,,, I stand for You,,, in front with You,,,,and I pray that this world will wake up,, be not ashamed,, and come forth before it is too late,,, not only in this nation,,, but the world,,, amen
John HIcks
Standing on His word,,, His blood,,, and His Resurrection,,,HIS PROMISES,,, and ready to die for Him,,, Join me in the stance against satan, and all sin......stand with Jesus, and stand public.....
LIFE
Thursday-07/01/10- Today is the first day of the rest of your life! When have you heard this saying that was so popular in our not to long ago past.. You heard it lots.. what has happen,, it still is,, every time you awake to another day,, it is the first day, of the rest of your life,, use it well,, use it wisely,, and use some of it, to stop and talk to your God.. O.K.?
LIFE
Remember, that "Life" is a gift from God.. He granted the conception of you,, the building of you, piece by piece, bringing you from life in the womb, to life on earth, eternal life through death by the belief and acceptance of Jesus Christ,, yes , once God started the making of you,, life was given at that instance , by Him and only Him, then life forever, and ever,, as in earthly life,, that forever is yours for the choosing,, so chose wisely,,,
IT IS FOREVER!
Lord, thank You for my life,, I choose You, I ask your Son to accept me and care for me as I accept Him, and I pray that all who is reading this will do the same,, and spread this word of You to all that they come in contact with,, and with the enthusiasm as great as they can have.. amen
John HIcks
Thankful for my life, for I know I am His , how about you,, are you His? or yours?
LIFE
Remember, that "Life" is a gift from God.. He granted the conception of you,, the building of you, piece by piece, bringing you from life in the womb, to life on earth, eternal life through death by the belief and acceptance of Jesus Christ,, yes , once God started the making of you,, life was given at that instance , by Him and only Him, then life forever, and ever,, as in earthly life,, that forever is yours for the choosing,, so chose wisely,,,
IT IS FOREVER!
Lord, thank You for my life,, I choose You, I ask your Son to accept me and care for me as I accept Him, and I pray that all who is reading this will do the same,, and spread this word of You to all that they come in contact with,, and with the enthusiasm as great as they can have.. amen
John HIcks
Thankful for my life, for I know I am His , how about you,, are you His? or yours?
WHO IS TO BLAME?
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Welcome to Wednesday,06/30/10-and may,,, as you enter into it, you will pause, thank Him for it, then resume to enjoy ,, just as He would love for you to do!
WHO IS TO BLAME?
We all have dis-agreements,, we all are a little jealous at times,, we are all guilty of judgment, we all are not perfect.
We all do one thing,, expertly,,, we throw out the "blame".. that is,,, we are fast to say,, you have done something wrong. I am as guilty as anyone can get.. but do I admit it.. no,, not out loud,, but we all keep this other little thing inside.. there is but one way to get rid of it,, and stop it form happening,, not letting it back in,, that is the acceptance of Jesus,,, the one who died by hands of those who were to blame for His death,, but who never pointed one finger at anyone during His life, not at the time of His agony of death to His murders,, no , JESUS never pointed nor did He ever utter the words,, "you are to blame".. so why can't we forgive, and forget,, it is called conscience,, self-ness within,, so join me today,, let's come out of this shell of "hey,, you are to blame",,,"It's your fault",, let's indeed put it where it should be , in the garbage pail,, with all the other garbage,, and let's turn that statement around,, and let's do what Jesus said,, "Father,, forgive them,, for they know not what they do".. to death, He still threw no blame,, "Let us say this,,"did what,, oh"! "Never mine that,, I just love you ,, and want to be around you,, and if anything is wrong,, it must be me , for if there should be any wrong,, I forgive you.". Don't wag your tongue in blame,, but stretch out your arms in love,, and be able to say those five little words,,,,,
NO ONE IS TO BLAME!
God, I ask for the strength to give forgiveness as Your Son gave ,, and not,, give out blame ,, ever.. amen
John HIcks
No matter what ,, God loves you ,,, His love is forever enduring,, and He is forgiving for any who calls out to Him.. at all times..... Can you do that ,, hold the blame,,, and give only love???
Welcome to Wednesday,06/30/10-and may,,, as you enter into it, you will pause, thank Him for it, then resume to enjoy ,, just as He would love for you to do!
WHO IS TO BLAME?
We all have dis-agreements,, we all are a little jealous at times,, we are all guilty of judgment, we all are not perfect.
We all do one thing,, expertly,,, we throw out the "blame".. that is,,, we are fast to say,, you have done something wrong. I am as guilty as anyone can get.. but do I admit it.. no,, not out loud,, but we all keep this other little thing inside.. there is but one way to get rid of it,, and stop it form happening,, not letting it back in,, that is the acceptance of Jesus,,, the one who died by hands of those who were to blame for His death,, but who never pointed one finger at anyone during His life, not at the time of His agony of death to His murders,, no , JESUS never pointed nor did He ever utter the words,, "you are to blame".. so why can't we forgive, and forget,, it is called conscience,, self-ness within,, so join me today,, let's come out of this shell of "hey,, you are to blame",,,"It's your fault",, let's indeed put it where it should be , in the garbage pail,, with all the other garbage,, and let's turn that statement around,, and let's do what Jesus said,, "Father,, forgive them,, for they know not what they do".. to death, He still threw no blame,, "Let us say this,,"did what,, oh"! "Never mine that,, I just love you ,, and want to be around you,, and if anything is wrong,, it must be me , for if there should be any wrong,, I forgive you.". Don't wag your tongue in blame,, but stretch out your arms in love,, and be able to say those five little words,,,,,
NO ONE IS TO BLAME!
God, I ask for the strength to give forgiveness as Your Son gave ,, and not,, give out blame ,, ever.. amen
John HIcks
No matter what ,, God loves you ,,, His love is forever enduring,, and He is forgiving for any who calls out to Him.. at all times..... Can you do that ,, hold the blame,,, and give only love???
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