Name: Monica Chadwell
Happy 60th Birthday Israel! Here are some interesting articles from the BBC about Israel’s founding and key events in history. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7389140.stm and http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7385661.stmPosted May 8, 10:19 AM
Name: Jennifer Hennig
Phew! What a day trying to not be undone by anything but the wonderful presence and awe of God. That message was definitely a challenge to change our mindset. Thank you Jesus! To add to it from the Beth Moore study states: cessationism = those without faith to believe in miracles (Luke 9:41) Cheats the believer and undercuts hope. Sensationalism = those who focused on miracles alone. Takes priority over what God can do instead of who he is. What wisdom, that when we act this way we get desensitized to the things of God. I definitely think that it is time to rethink our position of serving and where we stand on believing God. Today at lunch when I was thinking thoughts to the Lord, these two guys behind me started repeating the thoughts out loud, it was so cool. In the end I found out they where from the Heritage Baptist church across the street. The thoughts where along the lines of the topic above, and people asking about their “purpose” and “their calling”. I was interested to get more insight on what others think our “purpose” is. I know Jesus told his disciples “the work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent” (paraphrase: scrip?). The conclusion that I came to was that to search out “our purpose” before searching our relationship with God through Jesus is selfish. If we are clay in the potters hand then we should be able to be shaped by our creator’s hand for every good work. So to be in the mindset of “what is my purpose” without guidance of the Holy Spirit is bondage and we should repent and ask the Lord to renew our mind. The guy from Heritage said: “The more time we spend with him, our desires change to His”. Ref. also the Song of Solomon and the helmet of salvation (that holds the thoughts, attitude, and feelings of Christ). God Bless.Posted May 7, 5:13 PM
Name: Jamie Salisbury
Hello brothers and sisters in Christ.It has been awhile sence I have been here but never the less I have somthing I would love to share It was 3years and 5months ago I accepted Jesus in to my heart .My wife and I did this the same day DEC.22 2004at Life Church.Now in this time period I have been on a roller coaster ride{that only I am responsible for not God or anyone ‘anything else}.I felt on fire for Jesus and wanted to run after him full speed ,but you see I wanted to take this touph guy in the flesh image with me .In the past I have said that I have built this touph image of myself and Im taking it with me where ever I go.Well 3years and 5months later [WRONG WRONG]I would get to points in my life to where I could not muscle my way threw a situation and I would not understand how this touph guy couldnt get over these issues time and time again.So I would run back to the streets that was a sure thing I new and that so called touph guy could get a fix and put that pride right back up to that level I wanted.I did not do what GOD wanted and I was so wrong for that.Now a few weeks ago I found myself right back where I always end up.Mad at the world and doing it my way .Well my wife [God bless her heart ]I have drug to this point with me over and over .This time she threw her hands up and said she was finished going threw this same junk over and over .Well she started to pack all her things and I begged her to stop but she kept on .I got on the phone and asked my mother to talk to my wife so she will stay. In these moments I had came to a place in myself right then and there and realized I had to do somthing[one of two things let her walk or surrender to HIM] with myself for GOD me and my family .Seeing my wife in this state it resolved me to turn to God and do what ever it took to get on track and stay on track [I HAD FINALY HAD TO COME TO THE END OF MYSELF]That ment the touph guy had to go, my image of me has to die and die for good. Finaly after a few years of always being in the way Im steping down all the way down to a pile of wet clay on the potters wheel I surrender to Gods Will for Him to make me what He sees I am to be in and for the kingdom,[HIS KINGDOM]not some touph guy image I want to drag ever place with me .You know that never got me anyplace and I thought I was touph well GOD IS TOUPH.My pride Im rolling up in a ball and asking God how to deal with it >That task has startted right now with me being submisive and placing this blog for my brothers and sisters to read.It has taken me awhile to finaly understand that I am a child of God and he isn’t and never was responsible for my folly or carnal way I was.Romans 6:4-6:8 now means somthing in my life after reading it many times but now Im not only reading I am open for God to store it in his temple which I treuly know now is His I have FINALY died to be raised with him.My water baptisim means alot more to me than before.I love everyone of you that are in the body.I pray to stand toe to toe with the enemy with the gift of Gods stength not mine .With the Holy Spirit as my counsler and Cere as a teacher I claim this revival with in me this is the work of God.I let down my pride I now give it over to Jesus. To wright this blog and only with the gift of His strength I know to turn everything over to Him not some or a little bit of this and that but ALL THINGS.I pray that our Father use this blog as a testimony to those who are at that point I had found myself at.It probably would not have and should not have taken 3 years and 5 months if I wasnt so hardheaded and didnt want to listen but it did and Im able to claim some true victory in my life and I stand on that! God Bless and draw near to HIM thats where we have comfort and His love.Im forgiven and I do repent of my sins to never repete those again.Goodnight Life Church I thank God for you being in my life!!!!!!Posted May 5, 12:08 AM
Name: Jennifer Hennig
In reference to the teaching on The Power of Readiness…I was rereading over some of the Beth Moore study in Isa 40:20-31 and this is what the Lord does to those who try to play God…23 that bringeth princes to nothing; that maketh the judges of the earth as vanity. 24 Yea, they have not been planted; yea, they have not been sown; yea, their stock hath not taken root in the earth: moreover he bloweth upon them, and they wither, and the whirlwind taketh them away as stubble. I wanted also to suggest we could pray like they did in Acts 4:23-31 and all be filled with the Holy Spirit and profess the word of God boldly. I hope the words in Isa 40 will remind us how big our Father is and the giants in our lives that try to intimidate us are brought to nothing. God bless.Posted Apr 22, 1:58 PM
Name: Jennifer Hennig
Good Afternoon. I was talking with a friend the other day about the following scripture, Mat 9:20And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: 21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. 22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. That really is exciting news! I was thinking when our current day circumstance drags us down, we just have to reach out and grab for Jesus. Lk 5:30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? Does this not prove that if we actively walk in faith,Jesus can just take over us full force!!? That is so great. Can’t you just see her sitting there and knowing the Messiah is coming, and he’s getting closer and closer and then she pushes through the crowd touches his garment and she is healed by the power of Christ. I was thinking in our walk with Christ, I want to get to that point and fast and stay there.Posted Apr 21, 2:25 PM
Name: Danny Eaton
Darwin’s first draft of his book to be available online. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/cambridgeshire/7351980.stm Just thought I’d share this with those of you who are going through The Truth Project, as well as those interested in this ‘theory’.Posted Apr 17, 1:17 PM
Name: Sammie
Since when is the name of Jesus a bad word that needs to be censored? I was delighted to hear that Idol chose “Shout to the Lord” for the finale last night, but dismayed to hear them replace the word “Jesus” in the song with “Shepard”. I mean the song even says “Mountains bow down and the sea will roar at the sound of your name…”, but His name is taken out? This is an unacceptable compromise. Jesus never compromises. Why should we bow to political correctness? I’m not ashamed of the name of “Jesus Christ”. Who is with me on this? “If anyone is ashamed of me and my message, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in his glory and in the glory of the Father and the holy angels.” –Jesus (Luke 9:26)Posted Apr 10, 12:10 PM
Name: Monica Chadwell
Just wondering about this …. does anyone have Scriptural support that can help me understand where dinosaurs fit into Biblical history?
Posted Apr 7, 6:29 PM
Name: mike
hello everyone….havent been on here in a while, but after speaking to my mother….i felt an urge. just wanted to discuss a feeling that some people my have. something i have come to terms with. i use to feel guilty and think that it was sad that i would only come to god when i was in a time of need, or desperation. and that others probably do it alot also, but then i realized something. this world is filled with the constant struggle of man to gain the worldly man made things…..money, power, material things….also the devil has his hands in everything, constantly causing pain and suffering. for the sole reason of wanting people to lose faith….something that i didnt have much of until i was saved. my point is, instead of looking at myself and others in a sad way, it is actually a remarkable thing. for in tough times, when people still look to the lord when all else is lost, yes it may be looked at as a last resort, but none the less, PEOPLE STILL LOOK TO THE LORD. that means the devil isnt winning. i know this topic may not be the most important one, it is still an issue. no one should ever feel that by coming to god as a last resort, is an other than glorious thing. it is better late than never. a friend came to me and said that he felt bad for only going to god when he was in a time of need. so, i told him the same….it is better late than never, but in realizing it, why not try making him first and cutting out all of the wasted attempts and time between. i guess my point is, i feel that it can be used as a doorway to someones heart, if they ever come to you with the same concern…..put god first.Posted Apr 4, 1:02 PM
Name: Monica Chadwell
Cere, in your last message (and others too) you’ve talked about the Eastern influence in our culture today. I wonder what your thoughts are on homeopathy/naturopathy. I won’t even pretend to know a great deal about the two, but I can say that I much prefer natural choices of healing to today’s mainstream western approach of mostly antibiotics, and pill-popping for every ailment. Because medicine is often referred to as either a ‘eastern’ or ‘western’ approach, and natural remedies usually fall under the umbrella of eastern medicine … should we be concerned about what kind of treatments we seek? You’ve also expressed concern over practicing Yoga, but what about Pilates?
Posted Apr 2, 5:17 PM
Name: Monica Chadwell
Hi Lifers!! Here’s another petition if you’re interested. ParentalRights.org has made this petition available for all to sign and will present it to Congress. Their goal is to pass a constitutional amendment that will protect the rights of parents and their children. We must not be people that think someone else is addressing the issue, and then do nothing ourselves. Please be in prayer about this, and follow God’s leading. Here is the link: https://www.parentalrights.org/petitionPosted Apr 2, 2:18 PM
Name: Jennifer Hennig
Good Morning Everyone. Didn’t you just wake up this morning giving Glory to our Father!! How exciting! On the way to work this morning, the Lord brought to remembrance the scene from “Passion of the Christ” when the the nail went through his hand and it showed the bottom of the cross with his blood running to the ground. Being forgiven from a life of being promiscuous, condemnation/shame tries to set in occasionally. But I am reminded of Rom 8:1. Having said that, I just want to THANK THE LORD!! I also want to say thanks to Cere for your obediance to Christ and your love for us. You hit the nail on the head and drove it HOME yesterday, which is where we are all ultimatly heading. Hallelujah! Watch out, cause we are trying to get somewhere! In the Beth Moore study she talked about finding our “Gilgal [means circle]” all joshua 5 and Joshua 5:9 says Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” So the place has been called Gilgal to this day. Don’t you know, that TRUTH reached to the core brother and my reproach (shame, scorn, contempt) has been rolled away. Glory to God! Words cannot not express or explain the release of His Glory in our lives. Thank you Lord. Father, bless these brothers and sisters a thousand times over.Posted Mar 31, 12:43 PM
Name: Tammy
I was moved to tears during service as I realized that in my own family-childhood maybe we could have been spared so much heartache and grief had someone cared enough to make sure the guardrails and safety nets had been secure. There were none and because of the choices made-not only did it cost those who made them, but everyone in the household. In the end, God in all his grace and mercy showed us all forgiveness. Forgiveness is so important and I am thankful for mercy. (I am thankful for being taught through living it out…forgiveness) In the end…I still wish that safety net had been in place. I wish someone would have been bold enough to say “Oh NO you don’t”! Thank you Cere for loving us enough to proclaim the truth. Thank you for the bold reminder of what God called me to do with my own 7 years ago. That is simply to make sure those guardrails and safety nets are in place! (Now I understand clearly…) I am incredibly thankful for a pastor/leader who is so unashamed and bold in his stand for THE TRUTH.Posted Mar 31, 7:41 AM
Name: Jennifer Hennig
Hi brothers and sisters. Today, I was thinking about what I was thinking about. The information that comes into our minds. 1cor10:5 says…Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; - Is it not battling for other people when you cast down imaginations of and for other people? I think so. Just listening to information from people, with the help of the Holy Spirit, you can tell what is going on. Learning when to respond to cries for help is the important part. Oh, Lord give us the ears to hear and the wisdom to know what to do at the exact moment without hesitation. In the Beth Moore study she speaks about DL Moody (mid 1800’s evangelist) and how early on in his ministry he had little use for grace theology. One day a man named Moorhouse was invited to preach while Moody was away and later told Moody “Your sword is only partially out of the scabbard.” Mr Moorhouse “taught Moody to draw his sword full length, to fling the scabbard away, and enter the battle with a naked blade”and (the best part)” love them into the Kingdom.” What does this have to do with listening? We get tired and weary at times, and it is usually the talking and negativity that drags us down from others or even yourself. But, just knowing what information is important and how Jesus points it out is amazing. I know we won’t always know what to pray, but a lot of times we will. I tell you what, this week was a battle with negativity and you just love’em with more love than what negative things come out, b/c God delivered today. GLORY!!Gal 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not Amen to that. God Bless.Posted Mar 28, 10:20 PM
Name: Monica Chadwell
I want to share something that God’s been showing me over the last few months, and weeks especially. It has to do with the passage in Luke 7:41-47. Jesus posed this scenario and question to Simon….”Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt canceled.” “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said. Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” This passage is incredibly powerful. Jesus’ words … those who have been forgiven much, love much; those who have been forgiven little, love little have resonated deep within because of the many people God has brought in to my life. He’s brought people who truly love much, who are authentically, intensely and deeply in love with Him. In living for Him, with burdens truly surrendered, they’ve been enabled to shine their lights with contagious joy. They hold nothing in reserve as they love, encourage, assist, and tenderly nurture those around them without a trace thought of self. I’ve seen people that have become like Christ, and I want so much to live like they. They’re lives are different and attractive as they express without abandon … a sold out life for the One who saves. Of these people, I’ve discerned something significant … they all have been forgiven much. Some have been drug addicted, adulterers, thieves, abusers of all sorts, greedy … we might add our own offenses to the list. In my life, I’ve had a fairly easy ride. I’ve not come up on too many hard knocks and I’ve been a ‘good girl’ throughout. If I had to compare myself with those I mentioned, I might at first say that I’ve been forgiven little, and therefore love little. The thought of it wrenches my heart in a profound way. I don’t want my love for Christ to be small. I can’t bear it, and yet I have to admit that I haven’t loved Him with my whole self, nor with everything that He is so worthy to receive. With that said, He’s been teaching me first that we are NOT to compare ourselves with others. That always leads to sin and bondage. And, too, we ALL fall short of the glory of God and thus we ALL have been forgiven much. Perhaps, we might better benefit to look at our lives without pretense and with unbridled honesty. As we evaluate our rightness before God we should correctly determine that Yes, we ALL have been forgiven much. I can’t seem to go a half day without having done something to grieve God. Yet, He forgives me with at each sunrise with renewed mercy and compassion. I’ve been praying for God to help me love Him much by helping me see how much I’ve been forgiven. He’s been so good and kind throughout the process. There’s been no condemnation, only nurturing and a willingness to bring me closer to Him. I felt it appropriate to share at this time, during this most Holy week, that our love for the One who saves should be BIG!!! We should love much and be thankful for all that He’s forgiven. I pray that you will be blessed and that you bless Him right back! Happy Easter!Posted Mar 21, 4:12 PM
Name: Jennifer Hennig
A while back when we had the fitness class, we got a chart with age and bpm for different levels of fitness. In the class they mentioned minimal 20 minutes/4 days. If you are working out 30 to 45 minutes, and after 2/3 weeks the workout gets easier; should you increase your time or increase your mph? I think increasing time would be more of a burn out, but at the same time you don’t want to run 10 minutes and get burn out. Should you watch calorie intake or just portions? Because things like grape nuts have a lot of calories. Just want to make sure if it’s getting done, it’s done correctly. God Bless.Posted Mar 20, 1:29 PM
Name: Jennifer Hennig
Hi brothers and sisters. Isn’t today just a wonderful day? A new season has started! Spring. I am just in awe of our Lord Jesus Christ and I love Him and I love you. So ya’ll just go on and have a wonderous, wonderful, blessed day in our Lord. May the truth you think upon today become life in you. God Bless.Posted Mar 20, 12:27 PM
Name: Danny Eaton
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1723715,00.html?imw=Y This is an article about how the Catholic Church has opened a place of worship in Qater, and is in negotiation to open a church in Saudi Arabia. I am remined that at one point, we will have a ‘united’ religion, that is to replace all other religions on Earth. Could this be a step in that direction? What do you think?Posted Mar 20, 10:06 AM
Name: Tim Minshew
My wife and I have been going to Life Church for 2 years. On the way home from Church today we had a discussion on Easter. My wife thought that this might be a good topic for the BLOG. I am kind of neutral on the Eggs..etc but it might be an important issue. She and my 20yrs old son have a problem with it in the Chruch. The question they have is why if we are worried about Eastern religious influences do we promote this pagan celebration. It seems that the concern is the origin of “Easter”.Posted Mar 16, 9:23 PM
Name: Monica Chadwell
Here’s an article from OneNewsNow.com about a recent court decision made in California that will make it illegal for parents to homeschool their children. http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=69177 If this decision is not reversed, the implications for parents who currently homeschool, and for those who plan to homeschool in the future are enormous. The Southeast Texas Homeschool Association (SETHSA)has issued this petition for anyone to sign to help reverse this decision. I would like to encourage everyone to be active in protecting this right. Please click the link if you’d like to add your name. https://www2.hslda.org/Registrations/DepublishingCaliforniaCourtDecision/ Thanks so much! God Bless!Posted Mar 12, 12:19 PM