Here you go ladies! Let's read together and be fed!
Thursday - February 18th
Matt. 7:13-14
These verses talk about the need to submit to God's ways of living our lives. The message is beautiful - God's ways lead to LIFE!
Friday - February 19th
Rom. 15:1-3
Paul writes to instruct us on putting others' needs above our own as we follow Christ's example.
Saturday - February 20th
1 Corinthians 10:23-24
This passage tells us that while it's possible to do whatever we want - everything does not lead to good things.
Sunday - February 21st
1 Cor. 10:31-11:1
Living our lives in ways that honor others is a way that we can be a good witness for the Christian faith.
Monday - February 22nd
1 Cor. 13:4-7
Ultimately, love is the only reason we would choose a life of submission. It is our response to the love of God first showed us.
Tuesday - February 23rd
Phil. 2:1-5
Another beautifully written passage illustrating the biblical approach to submission.
Wednesday - February 24th
Luke 14:7-11
These verses give a practical look at how being submissive leads to others having a higher view of us.
Thursday - February 25th
Luke 18:9-14
Here is another passage about the benefit of humility. The tax collector was not being submissive to the Pharisee - but submissive to the power of God's truth.
Friday - February 26th
Rom. 12:9-21
Paul writes about the connection between love and considering others above yourself.
Saturday - February 27th
Eph. 4:1-6
Bear with one another...in love. Love is the key to choosing life of submission to others.
Sunday - February 28th
John 12:23-28
Jesus models how He submits to God's plan for the world...and what He expects of those who follow Him.
Monday - March 1st
John 6:35-40
Jesus Christ is the Messiah and the Savior of all. Look at His incredible understanding of submission in verse 38.
Tuesday - March 2nd
Phil 3:7-14
This is a look at a life lived according to God's ways. We do not lose - even though we have to let go of some things...they lose their appeal compared to the things of God.
Wednesday - March 3rd
Rev. 2:18-19
Wouldn't it be the best feeling in the world to have the Lord speak these words about you?
See y'all tonight at GEMS!!!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Free to Submit: February 17, 2010
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Free to Submit
Mark 8:34
Biblical submission leads to freedom!
1. Submission is the voluntary placement of oneself under the authority and leadership of another. (Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary)
2. Foster (Celebration of Discipline) "Laying down the terrible burden of always needing to get our own way." (pg 111)
3. We are afraid of submission because we fear we will lose our identity.
4. Biblical examples of submission: - Jesus (Matthew 26:36-42)
- Disciples (Mk 1:19-20; Mt 9:9;
Mk 1:16-18; Jn 17:6)
- Paul (Acts 9)
- Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
5. Submitting to others - are there limits to submission?
Yes - when it leads to harm, destruction or hurt.
6. What's in it for me?
Leads to something better - Freedom by choice.
More interesting way of living - putting others before ourselves - looking out
to look in!
7. How do I live a life of submission?
Begin with a look at your inner spirit.
"Then He called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said: 'If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'" -Mark 8:34
- Jesus said this to the whole crowd. (for ALL of us!!)
- Deny yourself - put aside your self-interest.
- Take up your cross, not His. (Deny yourself and publicly let them know you
are Mine.)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28"
Free to Submit
Mark 8:34
Biblical submission leads to freedom!
1. Submission is the voluntary placement of oneself under the authority and leadership of another. (Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary)
2. Foster (Celebration of Discipline) "Laying down the terrible burden of always needing to get our own way." (pg 111)
3. We are afraid of submission because we fear we will lose our identity.
4. Biblical examples of submission: - Jesus (Matthew 26:36-42)
- Disciples (Mk 1:19-20; Mt 9:9;
Mk 1:16-18; Jn 17:6)
- Paul (Acts 9)
- Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
5. Submitting to others - are there limits to submission?
Yes - when it leads to harm, destruction or hurt.
6. What's in it for me?
Leads to something better - Freedom by choice.
More interesting way of living - putting others before ourselves - looking out
to look in!
7. How do I live a life of submission?
Begin with a look at your inner spirit.
"Then He called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said: 'If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'" -Mark 8:34
- Jesus said this to the whole crowd. (for ALL of us!!)
- Deny yourself - put aside your self-interest.
- Take up your cross, not His. (Deny yourself and publicly let them know you
are Mine.)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28"
Saturday, February 13, 2010
2009 Tax Preparation.....
Thought some of you might be interested in this announcement:
Heartland will serve as a host site for free 2009 tax preparation services for income-qualified families (less than $55,000) and individuals (less than $30,000).
The College's participation is sponsored by the Center for Economic Progress. Services will be offered beginning Friday, January 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays in Room 3602 of the Workforce Development Center.
These hours will be maintained through Tuesday, April 13.
These free tax preparation services are provided by certified volunteer tax preparers on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are asked to bring all tax documents, including W-2s and 1099s (if any), Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers for all family members, a copy of last year's tax return if available, a bank account number and routing number to direct deposit your refund, and a valid photo ID.
Tax services also will be available at the Bloomington Housing Authority and at Bloomington's Mid-Central Community Action sites.
For more details about these or other tax site locations in Illinois, call (888) 827-8511 [TTY (313) 701-1326] or visit www.economicprogress.org.
Heartland will serve as a host site for free 2009 tax preparation services for income-qualified families (less than $55,000) and individuals (less than $30,000).
The College's participation is sponsored by the Center for Economic Progress. Services will be offered beginning Friday, January 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays in Room 3602 of the Workforce Development Center.
These hours will be maintained through Tuesday, April 13.
These free tax preparation services are provided by certified volunteer tax preparers on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are asked to bring all tax documents, including W-2s and 1099s (if any), Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers for all family members, a copy of last year's tax return if available, a bank account number and routing number to direct deposit your refund, and a valid photo ID.
Tax services also will be available at the Bloomington Housing Authority and at Bloomington's Mid-Central Community Action sites.
For more details about these or other tax site locations in Illinois, call (888) 827-8511 [TTY (313) 701-1326] or visit www.economicprogress.org.
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