Friday, January 7, 2011
Transforming is the name and game!
I recently read a book by Shannon O'dell called Transforming Church in Rural America. When I started the book I realized this man kind of reminds me of me. I had moved from a city to a rural area and I can relate to the changes he went through. His book is amazing and has so many insights that will make you laugh and at the same time go "wow! I never thought of that before." He goes into places of the Bible that I had not yet ventured or even saw it the way he had before. Not only does his book give you an insight on how he transformed himself and others but it makes you wake up and smell the fresh air. Not quite the fresh air, but more the pages of the book and your bible. I love how not only are you reading this book, but you revert to the internet too. He has you go watch video clips that are right in the time of the spot of the book you are in. It is an amazing experience as you feel you are walking along this journey with him. I changed as he changed and it was for the better. I highly recommend this book for every single person out there; whether you live in the city or the country, you need to read this book.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Milquetoast Prayers
Milquetoast means timid, unassertive, spineless person; someone who is dominated or intimidated. So when you put a milquetoast with prayer that is not good. I have not realized it but I have been praying milquetoast prayers my whole life and now I am getting past that and moving on to praying prayers.
Jesus asked "What do you want me to do for you?" Mark 10:51 We need to answer that question in our prayers and be specific about it. Don't let your relationship with the Lord be obtuse, you become a coward and become distant with him. You need to realize if you are praying to the Lord or praying for those people around you listening to the words you are saying. By self-evaluation you will discover if you are a prayer warrior or a prayer weakling!
When you pray..don't pray for all of the missionaries out there or all of the soldiers out there or all of the homeless. I use to do that until I realized that I was a weakling and praying milquetoast prayers. We need to ask for specific needs, for specific things and name names. As you pray you should be able to picture the things and people in your head. Don't just ask for a house or a car...tell the Lord what size house, how many bedrooms, how many bathrooms, how much land and tell the Lord what kind of car how many doors, what color, what model etc.
Only then will you realize that the answers lie within you where God has put them. Your answers will only be as clear as your prayers!
"Until now, you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." John 16:24 By getting into His Word and boldly praying according to His Will, in His Name, we will be guaranteeing that our prayers are heard.
Jesus asked "What do you want me to do for you?" Mark 10:51 We need to answer that question in our prayers and be specific about it. Don't let your relationship with the Lord be obtuse, you become a coward and become distant with him. You need to realize if you are praying to the Lord or praying for those people around you listening to the words you are saying. By self-evaluation you will discover if you are a prayer warrior or a prayer weakling!
When you pray..don't pray for all of the missionaries out there or all of the soldiers out there or all of the homeless. I use to do that until I realized that I was a weakling and praying milquetoast prayers. We need to ask for specific needs, for specific things and name names. As you pray you should be able to picture the things and people in your head. Don't just ask for a house or a car...tell the Lord what size house, how many bedrooms, how many bathrooms, how much land and tell the Lord what kind of car how many doors, what color, what model etc.
Only then will you realize that the answers lie within you where God has put them. Your answers will only be as clear as your prayers!
"Until now, you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." John 16:24 By getting into His Word and boldly praying according to His Will, in His Name, we will be guaranteeing that our prayers are heard.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
BE THE MATCH - RJ Jackson
Be the one to save a life---Be The Match!! (Help RJ Jackson)
RJ Jackson is a 16 years old and has Hodgkins Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes. In January of 2008 he was diagnosed with stage 4B and is currently in his 3rd bout with this terrible cancer. Doctors say his best chance of overcoming this deadly disease is by having a bone marrow transplant. RJ is a junior at Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama. He loves to play video games and spend time with his family and friends. He is an active member of St. Luke M.B. Church.
Did you know? New science allows marrow blood stem cells to be taken from the donors arm by an IV. This is used in 70% of transplants.
Did you know? During traditional marrow donation the bones and spine are not touched at all. The donor feels no pain during the process because anesthesia is used. Marrow is a liquid blood product.
Thousands of patients depend on the Be the Match Registry to find a donor who can give them a second chance at life. You have the power to heal, the power to save a life. Take the first step. Join the Registry. www.BeTheMatch.org
- It takes 5 minutes to get on the list of available donors.
- All you have to do is complete a form and swab the inside of your cheeks.
THE ODDS OF BEING A MATCH ARE 1 IN 400!!!
(YOU COULD BE THAT ONE THAT MATCHES)
- You can only be called up to two times in your life.
* You must be between 18 and 60 to register and a SSN, and Drivers License number are required. You will also need the contact information of two family members to list on the consent form as alternate contacts.*
If you live in or near Madison, Alabama You can join in person at Mount Carmel Elementary School in Huntsville, Alabama. It will be held on November 6, 2010 from 9am to 1pm.
If you would like to donate money or by a t-shirt for 12 dollars, all proceeds go towards RJ, you can contact me,Amanda, at amandaganney@yahoo.com or Deleana at dallsopp@nmdp.org
Thank you for considering on healing and saving a life!
RJ Jackson is a 16 years old and has Hodgkins Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes. In January of 2008 he was diagnosed with stage 4B and is currently in his 3rd bout with this terrible cancer. Doctors say his best chance of overcoming this deadly disease is by having a bone marrow transplant. RJ is a junior at Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama. He loves to play video games and spend time with his family and friends. He is an active member of St. Luke M.B. Church.
Did you know? New science allows marrow blood stem cells to be taken from the donors arm by an IV. This is used in 70% of transplants.
Did you know? During traditional marrow donation the bones and spine are not touched at all. The donor feels no pain during the process because anesthesia is used. Marrow is a liquid blood product.
Thousands of patients depend on the Be the Match Registry to find a donor who can give them a second chance at life. You have the power to heal, the power to save a life. Take the first step. Join the Registry. www.BeTheMatch.org
- It takes 5 minutes to get on the list of available donors.
- All you have to do is complete a form and swab the inside of your cheeks.
THE ODDS OF BEING A MATCH ARE 1 IN 400!!!
(YOU COULD BE THAT ONE THAT MATCHES)
- You can only be called up to two times in your life.
* You must be between 18 and 60 to register and a SSN, and Drivers License number are required. You will also need the contact information of two family members to list on the consent form as alternate contacts.*
If you live in or near Madison, Alabama You can join in person at Mount Carmel Elementary School in Huntsville, Alabama. It will be held on November 6, 2010 from 9am to 1pm.
If you would like to donate money or by a t-shirt for 12 dollars, all proceeds go towards RJ, you can contact me,Amanda, at amandaganney@yahoo.com or Deleana at dallsopp@nmdp.org
Thank you for considering on healing and saving a life!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Foundational Christian Beliefs
These impacted me greatly and lots of other people
God created the world --- Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
God scripted the Holy Word of God --- 2 Timothy 3:16
All scriptures is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
Jesus Christ was born of a virgin --- Matthew 1:23
"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" --which means, "God with us." Also noted in Isaiah 7:14
Jesus is the sinless Son of God --- Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are -- yet was without sin.
Salvation is real and found only through Jesus Christ --- Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
Jesus rose from the dead --- Acts 10:41
He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen -- by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
God created the world --- Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
God scripted the Holy Word of God --- 2 Timothy 3:16
All scriptures is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
Jesus Christ was born of a virgin --- Matthew 1:23
"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" --which means, "God with us." Also noted in Isaiah 7:14
Jesus is the sinless Son of God --- Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are -- yet was without sin.
Salvation is real and found only through Jesus Christ --- Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."
Jesus rose from the dead --- Acts 10:41
He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen -- by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Prison and Birthdays
I have recently been blessed to be able to read the first few pages out of Carol Kents book Between a Rock and a Grace Place! So far what I had read was very touching and moved me..I could relate to her story because my father had spent time in prison; however, a childs father and a mothers son is two totally different stories. Since her book I have been praying for JP, her son, and wondering how many people stopped talking to him because he gave up his life so that his stepdaughters would never be hurt by their father again. Yesterday was JP's birthday and I was blessed again to be given his address to mail him a birthday card. I got pretty computer paper with designs from the Dollar Store and wrote a birthday letter to him. I was able to spend eight dollars on 20 stamps to send him so he can write his family :) I hope I made a small difference in a strangers life.
Do you know someone in prison or who has been in prison? It can get lonely and very hard...if you would like to know more about Jason Kents story you should read Carol Kents book that I mentioned above :)
Also, if you would like to be able to send JP a birthday letter, card or even some stamps as a late birthday present please let me know and I will get his information to you. Thank-you for making a small difference in a strangers life :)
Do you know someone in prison or who has been in prison? It can get lonely and very hard...if you would like to know more about Jason Kents story you should read Carol Kents book that I mentioned above :)
Also, if you would like to be able to send JP a birthday letter, card or even some stamps as a late birthday present please let me know and I will get his information to you. Thank-you for making a small difference in a strangers life :)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
NEURONS AND NEURO-TRANSMITTERS
This is sooooo cool!! I am so amazed how all of this works!! wooohooo!! Go scientist!! haha
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Names!
A bad wound may heal, but a bad name will kill.
—SCOTTISH PROVERB
Growing up we have all heard the saying "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me"
So we all agree that the phrase is not true! That words and names do hurt and here and now in the present of 2010 there are tons of suicides due to name calling and pestering. We all know it hurts....So why do it? I would love to scream that question in so many peoples faces.
I am not perfect! We are all human and make mistakes and sin of course and when asked God forgives us. I have a past and it isn't a good past; however without that past I would not be who I am today!!
PEOPLE!!! please don't judge others and call names. Sticks and stones may break my bones and words do hurt me. bones can heal but the scars that words leave don't heal.
—SCOTTISH PROVERB
Growing up we have all heard the saying "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me"
So we all agree that the phrase is not true! That words and names do hurt and here and now in the present of 2010 there are tons of suicides due to name calling and pestering. We all know it hurts....So why do it? I would love to scream that question in so many peoples faces.
I am not perfect! We are all human and make mistakes and sin of course and when asked God forgives us. I have a past and it isn't a good past; however without that past I would not be who I am today!!
PEOPLE!!! please don't judge others and call names. Sticks and stones may break my bones and words do hurt me. bones can heal but the scars that words leave don't heal.
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