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Jesus is Coming Again

March 9, 2014

“He came the first time to die; He is coming again to raise the dead. When He came the first time, they questioned whether He was King; the next time the world will know that He is King of kings and Lord of lords. The first time He wore a crown of thorns; the next time He will be wearing a crown of glory. The first time He came in poverty; the next time He is coming in power. The first time He had an escort of angels; the next time He will come with ten thousands of His saints. The first time He came in meekness; He is coming again in majesty.”
Adrian Rogers

Acts 1:11
Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

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Not By Works

March 7, 2014

Enjoy the cartoon but the message is true. We must remember it is God that uses us as His vessels. It is not our works that save us, nor is it our work that saves the new convert at SOS events. To God be the glory for every soul that comes to Him.

Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

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The Cure For Shot Nerves

March 5, 2014

Thinking of something to encourage those who read this blog, I chose a book on hymns, “Then Sings My Soul” by Robert J. Morgan.
He wrote a forward “The Cure For Shot Nerves”. Thinking that is a catchy title, I read what he wrote about how the old hymns can calm the spirit and help bring peace to the soul.
It is rare in some churches to even hear the old hymns anymore and that is sad.
“In the Garden” He walks with me/ and He talks with me/ and tells me I am His own.
“Jesus Loves Me”, “Amazing Grace”, “I Need Thee Every Hour” and many more that encourage the heart.
Today, if you are stressed, feeling overwhelmed, or just plan discouraged, think of your favorite hymn and sing it, hum it or just let it flood your mind with how good God is, and soon you will find the comfort you need.

Ephesians 5:19
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

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True Wisdom

February 26, 2014

Today in our world there is a great lack of true wisdom. We see politicians make decisions that effect all of us but they don’t want these decisions to pertain to themselves. Some police officers believe they are above the law but are quick to make the average citizen obey whatever they say. Teachers who take advantage of students, etc., we could go on and on, but the main problem is that we have allowed the lawmakers to take God out of our society.
We need wisdom in our homes, our cities, counties and nation.

Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

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Are You A Signpost?

February 22, 2014

A good witness is like a signpost. It doesn’t matter if it is old, young, ugly or pretty; it has to point to the right direction and be easily understood. We must be a witness to Christ and point to Him.

Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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Amazing Grace

February 20, 2014

John Newton wrote “Amazing Grace” in 1779.
His Godly mother died when he was 7 years old, but not before she taught him Bible verses and hymns, and prayed fervently for him.
He was saved after much sin and many years of service in the British Navy. After a terrific storm at sea, when the sailor thought that all was lost and he was going to die, on March 10, 1748, he gave his life to Christ.
He wrote, “The Lord came to me from on high and delivered me from deep waters.”
He became a powerful preacher, a foe of slavery and wrote hundreds of hymns.
He never forgot his Mother’s influence. We can learn from his experience.
Start teaching our children and grandchildren about The Lord when they are young and even though they may stray, our prayers and training will not be fruitless.

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go:
and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

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Friends

February 18, 2014

“Friends don’t let friends die without Jesus.”
Sign on a church billboard.

John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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The First Day of the Week

February 16, 2014

Sunday, the first day of the week, the disciples came together to hear Paul preach. On this Lord’s Day my God bless you as you take time to worship Him. It is the day set aside for Christians to Honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Let us clear our minds of worldly things today, and meditate on Him.

Acts 20:7
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

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Happy Valentines Day

February 14, 2014

Today is a day set aside to show love to your sweetheart. It is a tradition started in the 5th century.
To some it is a day of happiness as they share their love as a couple, but to others it may be a day of hurt and sadness because of the loss of a spouse or loved one.
The good news is that we all have someone who loves us unconditionally and continually and His name is Jesus. He died in the cross that we might have forgiveness of sins and a home in Heaven.
If you have not received His great love, ask Him to forgive you of all your sin and invite Him into your heart and life.

1 John 4:16
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him

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A Friend of God

February 12, 2014

There is a song that keeps going through my mind today, “I am a friend of God”. I know that I am a child of God and a servant of God, but to be called a friend of God is the ultimate relationship that I desire.
One of the definitions in the dictionary is: “a favored companion”.
Are you a friend of God?
SOS Events Ministry

James 2:23
And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness:and he was called the Friend of God.

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