Good Evening!
I am sorry I am a little later tonight, but I had a wonderful evening with a friend and family. I even grilled out in all this wind! Whew! I thought I was going to take off a couple times and I am not even a pilot! I kept clicking my heels together and looking for Toto, but.....
Let me get started!
Matthew 24:27, 44 - Be ready!! We don't know when He will come, but we do know that HE WILL come! Nobody knows the hour, the day, the year - anything! Only God the Father!!
Luke 18:8 and 21:7 - I prayer that we remain faithful to our Lord and Savior! May we be found faithful!!!
1 Corinthians 1:7 - We do not lack ANYTHING and we eagerly await HIS return!
1 Thessalonians 2:19 and 3:13 - Indeed, you are our glory and joy!
2 Peter 3:4 - They have looked for the 2nd coming for years, and years! Maranatha!! Lord Jesus come quickly! We need You!
I can't wait for Jesus' return! It is so hard to imagine what Heaven will be like! My son wonders if there will be food? Will there be sports? I have a hard time being patient when I speak of HIS return!
Sleep well GEMS! Maybe we will see you tomorrow! Happy Lord's Day!
Blessings!
Cheri Lynn
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Friday, April 29th - Luke 8:1-15
Good Evening!
Today we read the Parable of the Sower! What a great story. Did you notice in the first 3 verses that there were women helping to support Jesus and the twelve? Mary Magdalene - Joanna - Suzanna and many others! I look forward to the day when I can sit in His presence and praise Him!
Jesus told the parable of the different kinds of soil:
1. the first was a path where the seed could not enter the ground and was trampled and eaten by birds; 2. the second was on rocky soil where the seed grew, but withered quickly because it had no root system to get moisture; 3. the third soil was full of thorns and they grew along with the seed and choked it out; 4. and the fourth was good soil and it grew and yielded a crop that was a 100 times what had been sown.
The seed that was sown is the Word of God! The first ones hear, but then the devil (enemy) comes and takes it away and they do not believe. The second ones hear and receive it with joy and believe, but in a time of testing they fall away because they have no roots, foundation. The third is those that hear, but as they go along they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures and do not mature. The last one, the good soil stands for those that believe and hear the Word, retain it and share it! They persevere and produce a crop!
Wow! As I read this passage again, I can almost see myself in a couple of the soils - maybe the thorns, some rocky ground, but finally in the good soil! I want to share my love for Jesus Christ with everyone I meet. I don't want to miss any opportunity that is presented to me!
My memory verse from this passage is verse 8b: ..."He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Pause and pray!! Listen to that still small voice! We have so much more at our fingertips today with our Bibles in written form - Bibles on CD - television shows where we hear the Word - Christian radio - iPods - computers, etc. Lord, may I listen and may I hear!
Love and prayers!
Cheri Lynn
Today we read the Parable of the Sower! What a great story. Did you notice in the first 3 verses that there were women helping to support Jesus and the twelve? Mary Magdalene - Joanna - Suzanna and many others! I look forward to the day when I can sit in His presence and praise Him!
Jesus told the parable of the different kinds of soil:
1. the first was a path where the seed could not enter the ground and was trampled and eaten by birds; 2. the second was on rocky soil where the seed grew, but withered quickly because it had no root system to get moisture; 3. the third soil was full of thorns and they grew along with the seed and choked it out; 4. and the fourth was good soil and it grew and yielded a crop that was a 100 times what had been sown.
The seed that was sown is the Word of God! The first ones hear, but then the devil (enemy) comes and takes it away and they do not believe. The second ones hear and receive it with joy and believe, but in a time of testing they fall away because they have no roots, foundation. The third is those that hear, but as they go along they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures and do not mature. The last one, the good soil stands for those that believe and hear the Word, retain it and share it! They persevere and produce a crop!
Wow! As I read this passage again, I can almost see myself in a couple of the soils - maybe the thorns, some rocky ground, but finally in the good soil! I want to share my love for Jesus Christ with everyone I meet. I don't want to miss any opportunity that is presented to me!
My memory verse from this passage is verse 8b: ..."He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Pause and pray!! Listen to that still small voice! We have so much more at our fingertips today with our Bibles in written form - Bibles on CD - television shows where we hear the Word - Christian radio - iPods - computers, etc. Lord, may I listen and may I hear!
Love and prayers!
Cheri Lynn
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 28th - Colossians 1:9-12 (James 5:7-8)
Hey GEMS!
I thought I would try something a little different this week. Instead of posting the Bible Reading for the two weeks, I am going to post them each day with my "reflections" and what I got from the passage. Feel free to comment and add your take as well! Let's study!
Colossians 1:9-12
vs. 9 Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians to be filled with the knowledge of His will through spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Do you know that you are prayed for daily? Not only do your Small Group Leaders pray for you, but the Guides and Leaders pray for all of us! The Prayer Team lifts us before the Throne of the Most High! May we be filled with the knowledge of His will!
vs. 10 Live a life worthy...please Him...bear fruit...growing in knowledge of God...
Wow! This verse is packed full! I want nothing more than to live a life worthy of my Lord and to please Him is every way. Sharing Him with everyone I can and taking advantage of every opportunity is what I long to do! I am so glad that God is not finished with me and that I can continually grow in my knowledge of Him and His Son - my Savior!
vs. 11 and 12 strengthened with power...to have great endurance and patience....joyfully thanking God for the opportunity to share in the inheritance of the saints...
We gain our strength from Him so that we can endure and be patient; so that we can joyfully say thank you for our inheritance - eternity in Heaven with Him!
My memory verse from these two passages: James 5:8 "...be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near."
Father God I pray for my fellow GEMS tonight and ask that you bless them beyond measure. I pray that each of us will be patient and enjoy resting and waiting in You! May we look to Your return with anticipation, but continue to share Your love and Message with all that we meet. I pray that I take advantage of every opportunity to share my faith! I love You! In Your Son's name - Amen!
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
I thought I would try something a little different this week. Instead of posting the Bible Reading for the two weeks, I am going to post them each day with my "reflections" and what I got from the passage. Feel free to comment and add your take as well! Let's study!
Colossians 1:9-12
vs. 9 Paul and Timothy prayed for the Colossians to be filled with the knowledge of His will through spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Do you know that you are prayed for daily? Not only do your Small Group Leaders pray for you, but the Guides and Leaders pray for all of us! The Prayer Team lifts us before the Throne of the Most High! May we be filled with the knowledge of His will!
vs. 10 Live a life worthy...please Him...bear fruit...growing in knowledge of God...
Wow! This verse is packed full! I want nothing more than to live a life worthy of my Lord and to please Him is every way. Sharing Him with everyone I can and taking advantage of every opportunity is what I long to do! I am so glad that God is not finished with me and that I can continually grow in my knowledge of Him and His Son - my Savior!
vs. 11 and 12 strengthened with power...to have great endurance and patience....joyfully thanking God for the opportunity to share in the inheritance of the saints...
We gain our strength from Him so that we can endure and be patient; so that we can joyfully say thank you for our inheritance - eternity in Heaven with Him!
My memory verse from these two passages: James 5:8 "...be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near."
Father God I pray for my fellow GEMS tonight and ask that you bless them beyond measure. I pray that each of us will be patient and enjoy resting and waiting in You! May we look to Your return with anticipation, but continue to share Your love and Message with all that we meet. I pray that I take advantage of every opportunity to share my faith! I love You! In Your Son's name - Amen!
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
"Be Patient"
"James 5:7-12 teaches us that we need to be patient - and why it's actually good for us! Let's post about what God is teaching each of us through His Word regarding patience."
Why are we so afraid to be patient?
vs. 7 Patiently waiting for our reward
vs. 8 and 9 Patiently waiting for justice
vs. 10 and 11 Patiently suffering
vs. 12 Patiently living with integrity
We need to be CROSS-eyed when it comes to patience.
Why are we so afraid to be patient?
vs. 7 Patiently waiting for our reward
vs. 8 and 9 Patiently waiting for justice
vs. 10 and 11 Patiently suffering
vs. 12 Patiently living with integrity
We need to be CROSS-eyed when it comes to patience.
Monday, April 18, 2011
It's Here! Sign up for Single Mom's Morning Out! It's Here!!!
http://www.efreebn.org/womens_ministry/article237136.htm?body=1
Use the link above to go to the website and sign up for the Single Mom's Morning Out held at Evangelical Free Church on Lincoln Ave.
You can be pampered for a few hours on May 14th and be "child free" for those hours too! They take care of your children and you can sit and eat a leisurely breakfast - have a massage - have your hair cut - hand care - free garage sale - fellowship with other single moms - be prayed with and encouraged - and receive a sack lunch for your trip home for you and your kids!
It is a wonderful day, but you must register! Follow the link above!
See ya there!
Use the link above to go to the website and sign up for the Single Mom's Morning Out held at Evangelical Free Church on Lincoln Ave.
You can be pampered for a few hours on May 14th and be "child free" for those hours too! They take care of your children and you can sit and eat a leisurely breakfast - have a massage - have your hair cut - hand care - free garage sale - fellowship with other single moms - be prayed with and encouraged - and receive a sack lunch for your trip home for you and your kids!
It is a wonderful day, but you must register! Follow the link above!
See ya there!
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