Choose To Be Free
Freedom is your choice... Choose to be free today! You can be free from addictions.... God will help you! Just ask him for his help and watch what happens in your life. Watch this video of Mandisa as she talks about being free to lose weight. I pray this is of encouragement to you.
Praise Your Way to a Breakthrough!
Do you need God to make a way out of no way? The swiftness and surety of your deliverance starts with how you respond to hard times and difficult situations. Hear me when I say that it is not just enough to thank God and honor Him only when you've received a blessing. God wants you to show the extent of your faithfulness and trust in Him even in the midst of going through a challenge. The power of your praise will determine the magnitude of your breakthrough.
Praise is not just clapping your hands or applauding God. It is showing respect, honor, and gratefulness using your whole heart, mind, spirit and body despite your circumstances. Paul and Silas didn't wait until they experienced a breakthrough to praise and thank God. In the midst of difficult circumstances, they praised God and received the breakthrough they desired.
Acts 16:25, 26 (New Living Translation) reveals, "Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!"
Paul and Silas praised God even when their backs were bleeding and their feet and hands were in chains. Despite the pain and suffering they were going through, they praised God anyway; and as a result, God shook the very foundations of the prison, setting them free. God will shake the foundation of your prison; your bondage, your problem...if you make a decision to praise and give Him thanks, no matter what.
Praising God should become second-nature for all Believers. "This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord" (Psalm 102:18). We were created to praise God, and it becomes a natural expression of your love for the Father when you spend time in the Word and meditate on His goodness.
When you have a heart for God and you know He loves you, your confidence in His ability to deliver you soars. You know help is on the way and you eagerly anticipate it. First Thessalonians 5:16-18 encourages, "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus" (NLT). God doesn't tell you to thank Him for negative circumstances; He says to thank Him while you're in the midst of them. Doing this shows that you trust Him to bring you out.
The storms of life are going to come; but don't let them disturb your peace and affect your thoughts and emotions. This will only move you into self-pity and frustration. Instead, maintain an attitude of praise.
Your first line of defense is the Word of God. Meditate on it and give it life by speaking it over your circumstances. If you need healing meditate on scriptures that reveal God's ability to heal. Receive that Word in your spirit and begin praising God for your healing.
The Word of God declares, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:4-7, NIV).
When you are in a situation and there seems to be no way out, open your mouth and praise the Lord-and don't stop. Instead of crying and complaining, give God praise because you know He has a plan for you that includes deliverance, restoration and peace. Thank Him for His goodness because your praise will stop the enemy and move the hand of God
When your deliverance comes, continue to praise Him because He has more in store for you. Thank Him for breakthrough in your home, on your job and with your children. Through your authority in Jesus, place a demand on your breakthrough and watch God show up in your life in ways you would have never imagined.
by: Dr. Creflo A. Dollar
Praise is not just clapping your hands or applauding God. It is showing respect, honor, and gratefulness using your whole heart, mind, spirit and body despite your circumstances. Paul and Silas didn't wait until they experienced a breakthrough to praise and thank God. In the midst of difficult circumstances, they praised God and received the breakthrough they desired.
Acts 16:25, 26 (New Living Translation) reveals, "Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!"
Paul and Silas praised God even when their backs were bleeding and their feet and hands were in chains. Despite the pain and suffering they were going through, they praised God anyway; and as a result, God shook the very foundations of the prison, setting them free. God will shake the foundation of your prison; your bondage, your problem...if you make a decision to praise and give Him thanks, no matter what.
Praising God should become second-nature for all Believers. "This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord" (Psalm 102:18). We were created to praise God, and it becomes a natural expression of your love for the Father when you spend time in the Word and meditate on His goodness.
When you have a heart for God and you know He loves you, your confidence in His ability to deliver you soars. You know help is on the way and you eagerly anticipate it. First Thessalonians 5:16-18 encourages, "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus" (NLT). God doesn't tell you to thank Him for negative circumstances; He says to thank Him while you're in the midst of them. Doing this shows that you trust Him to bring you out.
The storms of life are going to come; but don't let them disturb your peace and affect your thoughts and emotions. This will only move you into self-pity and frustration. Instead, maintain an attitude of praise.
Your first line of defense is the Word of God. Meditate on it and give it life by speaking it over your circumstances. If you need healing meditate on scriptures that reveal God's ability to heal. Receive that Word in your spirit and begin praising God for your healing.
The Word of God declares, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:4-7, NIV).
When you are in a situation and there seems to be no way out, open your mouth and praise the Lord-and don't stop. Instead of crying and complaining, give God praise because you know He has a plan for you that includes deliverance, restoration and peace. Thank Him for His goodness because your praise will stop the enemy and move the hand of God
When your deliverance comes, continue to praise Him because He has more in store for you. Thank Him for breakthrough in your home, on your job and with your children. Through your authority in Jesus, place a demand on your breakthrough and watch God show up in your life in ways you would have never imagined.
by: Dr. Creflo A. Dollar
You Are Important!
1 CORINTHIANS 12:22,27 NKJ
22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
There are NO unnecessary parts in the Body of Christ.
The devil wants you to think your part does not matter, so you will slack off. But your part IS important. Your prayers are important. Your giving is important. Your witness to others is important.
It is easy to believe a famous person who ministers to thousands is vital in God's plan. But we need to be reminded that every member of the Body of Christ is needed,
including you! Don't condemn yourself because you aren't doing a job that puts you in the spotlight. Don't worry that no one knows what you are doing. God knows.
Someone witnessed to Billy Graham. Someone prayed for Oral Roberts to be healed of tuberculosis. Do you know their names? God does. What if they hadn't been faithful and obedient to do their part? What if the person who brought you the Gospel hadn't been obedient?
So, when you are tempted to be discouraged and think what you do doesn't matter -- resist those thoughts! No one but God may see what you are doing, but it is significant.
Have confidence in God. He knows what He is doing. God placed you where you are. God has a plan and a job for you to do there. Be faithful and do it. When it is time for you to do something else, God will arrange it and lead you out.
Don't try to be somebody else. Just be faithful and obey God where you are. Too many Christians think preachers are supposed to do all the work in the Body of Christ. Preachers may be likened to a mouth. A mouth is important. But a mouth is not more important than our hidden, internal organs. We don't see the liver and kidneys working. However, you could live without a mouth capable of speech, but not without functioning kidneys or liver.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:22 NLT
22 In fact, some of the parts that seem weakest and least important are really the most necessary.
A body may exist without some of its parts functioning, but it cannot accomplish as much as it would otherwise.
Do your part! God thinks it's meaningful. Don't let the devil convince you otherwise. Maybe all you can do is pray, but that is most important. Obey God and be faithful where you are. You are needed or God would not have placed you there.
God says you are necessary and IMPORTANT!
22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
There are NO unnecessary parts in the Body of Christ.
The devil wants you to think your part does not matter, so you will slack off. But your part IS important. Your prayers are important. Your giving is important. Your witness to others is important.
It is easy to believe a famous person who ministers to thousands is vital in God's plan. But we need to be reminded that every member of the Body of Christ is needed,
including you! Don't condemn yourself because you aren't doing a job that puts you in the spotlight. Don't worry that no one knows what you are doing. God knows.
Someone witnessed to Billy Graham. Someone prayed for Oral Roberts to be healed of tuberculosis. Do you know their names? God does. What if they hadn't been faithful and obedient to do their part? What if the person who brought you the Gospel hadn't been obedient?
So, when you are tempted to be discouraged and think what you do doesn't matter -- resist those thoughts! No one but God may see what you are doing, but it is significant.
Have confidence in God. He knows what He is doing. God placed you where you are. God has a plan and a job for you to do there. Be faithful and do it. When it is time for you to do something else, God will arrange it and lead you out.
Don't try to be somebody else. Just be faithful and obey God where you are. Too many Christians think preachers are supposed to do all the work in the Body of Christ. Preachers may be likened to a mouth. A mouth is important. But a mouth is not more important than our hidden, internal organs. We don't see the liver and kidneys working. However, you could live without a mouth capable of speech, but not without functioning kidneys or liver.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:22 NLT
22 In fact, some of the parts that seem weakest and least important are really the most necessary.
A body may exist without some of its parts functioning, but it cannot accomplish as much as it would otherwise.
Do your part! God thinks it's meaningful. Don't let the devil convince you otherwise. Maybe all you can do is pray, but that is most important. Obey God and be faithful where you are. You are needed or God would not have placed you there.
God says you are necessary and IMPORTANT!
Losing My Religion? Not So Fast...
Most of the headlines regarding the recent Trinity College poll:� "The American Religious Identification Survey 2008," herald the demise of religion in the United States; a nation that boasts being the most religious country in the Western world. The poll announced that there are now more people than ever claiming "no religion." From 1990 to 2008 the percentage jumped from 8.2 percent to 15% nearly double the amount. And the number of people identifying themselves as Christian sank from 86 percent in 1990, to 76 percent in 2008, a ten point drop. It certainly does look like people are losing their religion.
We should never rely on polls to tell the whole story.
But hold off on those memorials for now. My take on the study is actually quite positive. If you include the numbers from the 2001 poll, the results may actually say something different. Most of the gains in the area of "no religion" occurred between 1990 and 2001. The numbers went from 8.2 to14.2. Less than once percent of the gains occurred between 2001 and 2008.This is also true for people dropping from the rolls of Christianity. That number went from 86% to 77% from 2001 to 2008. Again, it's barely a nudge from 2001 to 2008 (down to 76%).
What this tells me is that the exodus from religion and away Christianity was staunched in 2001. Perhaps 9/11 was the bench mark. It would be an obvious reason. But it also demonstrates that we should never rely on polls to tell the whole story. Did you also notice in any of the articles that appeared on Monday that there was an exponential increase in the number of Christians claiming "no denomination"? That number went from .1 percent in 1990 to 3.5 percent in 2008. Now that may not seem like a big percentage but translate that to the population and the numbers look like this: In 1990 there were about 194,000 people who claimed "no denomination." That number climbed to 8 million Americans in 2008. Two thirds of that gain happened between 2001 and 2008. Take all this information and couple it with the fact that religious books are flying off the shelves. How do you explain some 30 million copies sold of Rick Warren's "The Purpose Driven Life"? Or how about this a few weeks ago, the No. 1 book on the atheist best-seller list was written by a Christian evangelist? The book "You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence but You Can't Make Him Think", shot straight to the top of Amazon.com's sales charts,knocking Richard Dawkins' "God Delusion" to the number no. 2 spot.[Source: Christian Evangelist's Book Ranked Bestselling 'Atheist' Item: Christian post.com Feb 14, 2009].
What I've learned about polls is that you can draw a variety of conclusions from them. The samplings are a microscopic representation of a country of some 300 million. And the kind of questions asked can often determine the response. Additionally, science and religion are destined to be at odds. Science is very good at observation, giving us answers to the "what, when, where, and how" questions. But science stumbles when it tries to tell us "Why?" That's where psychology,philosophy and theology are the strongest. Here's one last thing about the people who represent the percentages we saw in the ply our nature. And the difference between religious and non-religious people is that religious people admit it.
By: Fox News 3/12/09
We should never rely on polls to tell the whole story.
But hold off on those memorials for now. My take on the study is actually quite positive. If you include the numbers from the 2001 poll, the results may actually say something different. Most of the gains in the area of "no religion" occurred between 1990 and 2001. The numbers went from 8.2 to14.2. Less than once percent of the gains occurred between 2001 and 2008.This is also true for people dropping from the rolls of Christianity. That number went from 86% to 77% from 2001 to 2008. Again, it's barely a nudge from 2001 to 2008 (down to 76%).
What this tells me is that the exodus from religion and away Christianity was staunched in 2001. Perhaps 9/11 was the bench mark. It would be an obvious reason. But it also demonstrates that we should never rely on polls to tell the whole story. Did you also notice in any of the articles that appeared on Monday that there was an exponential increase in the number of Christians claiming "no denomination"? That number went from .1 percent in 1990 to 3.5 percent in 2008. Now that may not seem like a big percentage but translate that to the population and the numbers look like this: In 1990 there were about 194,000 people who claimed "no denomination." That number climbed to 8 million Americans in 2008. Two thirds of that gain happened between 2001 and 2008. Take all this information and couple it with the fact that religious books are flying off the shelves. How do you explain some 30 million copies sold of Rick Warren's "The Purpose Driven Life"? Or how about this a few weeks ago, the No. 1 book on the atheist best-seller list was written by a Christian evangelist? The book "You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence but You Can't Make Him Think", shot straight to the top of Amazon.com's sales charts,knocking Richard Dawkins' "God Delusion" to the number no. 2 spot.[Source: Christian Evangelist's Book Ranked Bestselling 'Atheist' Item: Christian post.com Feb 14, 2009].
What I've learned about polls is that you can draw a variety of conclusions from them. The samplings are a microscopic representation of a country of some 300 million. And the kind of questions asked can often determine the response. Additionally, science and religion are destined to be at odds. Science is very good at observation, giving us answers to the "what, when, where, and how" questions. But science stumbles when it tries to tell us "Why?" That's where psychology,philosophy and theology are the strongest. Here's one last thing about the people who represent the percentages we saw in the ply our nature. And the difference between religious and non-religious people is that religious people admit it.
By: Fox News 3/12/09
Great I Am A Woman Christian Community
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Great I Am A Woman is designed with YOU in mind. Our membership adds a great dimension to helping you learn from other women by providing you access to valuable resources and new networking opportunities. In addition, you will be able to create a profile to share photos, videos, post events and create discussion forums.
Join Now for FREE to connect and interact with other like minded Christian women sharing similar interests and challenges.
Let's grow in the Lord together!!!
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How Big is Your Bible?
The question should be not how big is your Bible but how often do you read your Bible. The Bible is filled with a lot of information that will help during times of today. The bible is filled with many stories of people who went through the same struggles as we go through today. Take some time to read your bible. Get to know some of the superstars of the beginning of time. Learn from their mistakes so you want have to make the same mistakes within your life. Let God speak to you through his word. Open your Bible today! Also, check out this funny video about the Bible. It should put a smile on your face... Enjoy!
Baby Preacher
Raise a child up in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not stray from it. Do you think this child will grow up to be a messenger of God's word?
Tithe Rap
I love my rhinestones, crystals and bling. However, I do know that I must always be obedient to God's word and give at least 10% of my earnings. Check out this really cool video on tithing. I think you will really like it!!!
P.S. This was recorded at my church.
P.S. This was recorded at my church.
Start Your Own Rhinestone T-Shirt Business
Great I Am Boutique is a Christian company that help people start their own t-shirt business. Please click here to view designs of the Christian rhinestone t-shirts.
Do you want a home-based business? Do you need an extra stream of income? Do you want to help in sharing God's Love with others? If yes, we would love for you to join our team as a Sparkle Specialist Affiliate.
As a Sparkle Specialist Affiliate you will receive:
Welcome Starter Kit (includes sample marketing tools)
Free Gift (retail value: $14.99)
25% commission on all sales (including personal orders)
5% commission on your team sales (1 level)
Access to wholesale discount program
Personal web links to Great I Am Boutique's website
Orders shipped directly to your customers
Support and Training
No inventory requirements
Orders received via your personal web links to Great I Am Boutique's website are tracked with our sophisticated commission software. You will be given an access code to the software to keep you updated on your commissions during the month. Commissions are processed and paid through PayPal on the 14th of every month.
Since there are no inventory requirements, as a Sparkle Specialist Affiliate your main responsibility is to promote Great I Am Boutique's website. This can be done through your personal web links and/or web banners. Web links and web banners are provided. You can use the internet, flyers, business cards and etc. to promote your web links or banners to Great I Am Boutique's website. You are free to be creative. Also, as Sparkle Specialist you have access to our exclusive wholesale discount program. You are able to purchase our products in bulk and resell to make a profit at fundraisers, home shows, conferences, expos, church events and etc.
Get started today for only $14.99 (plus shipping). This incredibly low investment will secure your own personal web links, banners, welcome starter kit, free gift (retail value: $14.99), 25% commission (including personal orders), 5% commission on team sales, orders shipped directly to your customers, access to wholesale discount program and much more.
Wholesale Discount Program:
$100.00 to $200.00 total retail price = 35% discount
Example: Your cost: $65.00 - $130.00
$200.00 to $400.00 total retail price = 40% discount
Example: Your cost: $120.00 - $240.00
$400.00 or more total retail price = 50% discount
Example: Your cost: $200.00 or more
Wholesale discount program also includes "Free" Invitation to Christ Cards. Please send an e-mail with design names, quantity, sizes and style of tees to receive wholesale discount.
If being a Sparkle Specialist Affiliate sounds like the opportunity you've been searching for, don't wait another minute. Enjoy the freedom of flexible hours, the financial success of owning your own home based business and the personal joy of sharing God's Love with others today. Join Now!
Please click here to view website and see the designs of the rhinestone t-shirts.
Do you want a home-based business? Do you need an extra stream of income? Do you want to help in sharing God's Love with others? If yes, we would love for you to join our team as a Sparkle Specialist Affiliate.
As a Sparkle Specialist Affiliate you will receive:
Welcome Starter Kit (includes sample marketing tools)
Free Gift (retail value: $14.99)
25% commission on all sales (including personal orders)
5% commission on your team sales (1 level)
Access to wholesale discount program
Personal web links to Great I Am Boutique's website
Orders shipped directly to your customers
Support and Training
No inventory requirements
Orders received via your personal web links to Great I Am Boutique's website are tracked with our sophisticated commission software. You will be given an access code to the software to keep you updated on your commissions during the month. Commissions are processed and paid through PayPal on the 14th of every month.
Since there are no inventory requirements, as a Sparkle Specialist Affiliate your main responsibility is to promote Great I Am Boutique's website. This can be done through your personal web links and/or web banners. Web links and web banners are provided. You can use the internet, flyers, business cards and etc. to promote your web links or banners to Great I Am Boutique's website. You are free to be creative. Also, as Sparkle Specialist you have access to our exclusive wholesale discount program. You are able to purchase our products in bulk and resell to make a profit at fundraisers, home shows, conferences, expos, church events and etc.
Get started today for only $14.99 (plus shipping). This incredibly low investment will secure your own personal web links, banners, welcome starter kit, free gift (retail value: $14.99), 25% commission (including personal orders), 5% commission on team sales, orders shipped directly to your customers, access to wholesale discount program and much more.
Wholesale Discount Program:
$100.00 to $200.00 total retail price = 35% discount
Example: Your cost: $65.00 - $130.00
$200.00 to $400.00 total retail price = 40% discount
Example: Your cost: $120.00 - $240.00
$400.00 or more total retail price = 50% discount
Example: Your cost: $200.00 or more
Wholesale discount program also includes "Free" Invitation to Christ Cards. Please send an e-mail with design names, quantity, sizes and style of tees to receive wholesale discount.
If being a Sparkle Specialist Affiliate sounds like the opportunity you've been searching for, don't wait another minute. Enjoy the freedom of flexible hours, the financial success of owning your own home based business and the personal joy of sharing God's Love with others today. Join Now!
Please click here to view website and see the designs of the rhinestone t-shirts.
Christian Fashion: Does it have to be boring? Dress Stylish by Wearing Christian T-shirts
Have you ever wondered why some Christians dress real conservative just because they are Christians? Why wear shirts that are button all the way up the neck and dresses that are so low it looks like you are wearing a wedding gown. Well, I wondered that same thing and thought wouldn’t it be nice to be a Christian and still allow my personality to shine through my style of dress. Well, I decided to make Christian T-shirts. I didn’t want them to be ordinary Christian T-shirts. They needed to be made with rhinestones / crystals and have a special flair that would display our faith in style. “Christian Bling” These Christian T-shirts caters to us as being the real Christian Divas. These beautiful rhinestone Christian T-shirts are at Great I Am Boutique. www.GreatIAm.net
Great I Am Boutique is a company that offers a designer line of women Christian rhinestone t-shirts and etc. Our new line the Christian Crystal Collection has various designs that include bible scriptures in rhinestone. The company is also designed to include a ministry. God's purpose for all of us is to share his Love with others. So with every purchase, you will receive for free five Invitation to Christ cards. These cards can be given to relatives, friends, co-workers, neighbors, people you meet or encounter throughout the day. So if you are looking to give someone a special gift or want a beautiful stylish crystal / rhinestone Christian t-shirt check out www.GreatIAm.net.
You don’t have to be covered from head to toe. God loves your style. Be proud to be a Christian Diva!
By: E Fuller
Great I Am Boutique is a company that offers a designer line of women Christian rhinestone t-shirts and etc. Our new line the Christian Crystal Collection has various designs that include bible scriptures in rhinestone. The company is also designed to include a ministry. God's purpose for all of us is to share his Love with others. So with every purchase, you will receive for free five Invitation to Christ cards. These cards can be given to relatives, friends, co-workers, neighbors, people you meet or encounter throughout the day. So if you are looking to give someone a special gift or want a beautiful stylish crystal / rhinestone Christian t-shirt check out www.GreatIAm.net.
You don’t have to be covered from head to toe. God loves your style. Be proud to be a Christian Diva!
By: E Fuller
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