Hey GEMS!
I am posting the rest of the Bible Reading Schedule and I apologize for not getting it all done the other morning. At least you shouldn't have missd any days! :o) Read on and enjoy!
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
10/10/10 - Sunday Isn't it great that a once in a century happening is happening on the Lord's Day? Did you see the date? 10/10/10 Wow! Awesome! (Sorry, I get excited about little things like this!?)
Romans 8:35-39
I cannot be separated from the love of God
He does not put up any barriers between Him and us...we conjure up the barriers with our sin -- our refusal to turn from it. God is always there ready to love you.
10/11 - Monday
2 Corinthians 1:21-22
I have been established, annoited and sealed by God
Being a daughter of God should not be an afterthought. You have been sealed - bought at a very dear price...and have been given the Holy Spirit to live in you! Your inheritance -- what is to come -- is your continued walk with Christ for eternity...which began the moment you accepted Christ.
10/12 - Tuesday
Colossians 3:3
I am hidden with Christ in God
When you accepted Jesus as your Savior, you died...to your old ways of doing things. This is not something you grow into -- you need to truly understand that the old you IS dead...do not listen to the lies that say you will never change. Tap into your identity...you already died -- now enjoy your new life!
10/13 - Wednesday
Philippians 1:6
I am confident that the good work God has begun in me will be perfected
There are two truths here: 1 - God has something going on in your life. 2 - What He has started in you is destined to happen...because HE started it! Have you asked God what is the "good work" that He has for you?
10/14 - Thursday
Philippians 3:20
I am a citizen of heaven
Where is your focus? If the things of this world freak you out, you are living as though you are a citizen of this world. Christians are eternal, heavenly people. The things of this world become less intimidating when you truly understand that you are a citizen of heaven.
10/15 - Friday
2 Timothy 1:7
I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind
The only thing we should fear is God...in an attitude of reverence and awe. Nothing else is worthy of us fearing. God gives us love, power to handle things and a sound mind to work through them.
10/16 - Saturday
Hebrews 4:16
I can find grace and mercy in time of need
God gives you what you need...even when you might not think you deserve it...that's grace. It is yours because the Bible says so. It is His to decide when He will show you His grace -- but we know He is a gracious God.
10/17 - Sunday
1 John 5:18-20
I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me
The name of Jesus is more powerful that any evil in the world. You are God's child -- and you can rebuke evil in Jesus' name. Talk about security!
10/18 - Monday
Proverbs 29:25
I find my security in the Lord -- not any man
People have agendas, and when we don't fit them, they can withdraw their love, attention, and support. They will look for people who will let them be lord over them. Jesus is all we need...by fully trusting Him, we can trust that He will keep us safe.
10/19 - Tuesday
Romans 5:3-5
I am secure enough in my trust in God that I can persevere through difficult times
"Running away from difficult situations is not where our hope lies. God's plan is that we 'hang in there' and grow up. Our hope lies in proven character, not in favorable circumstances." (Anderson)
10/20 - Wednesday
Romans 6:8-14
I am secure in knowing that I am dead to sin through the blood of Jesus.
"It is important to realize that we do not make ourselves dead to sin by considering it so; we consider it so because it is so." (Anderson)
See you tonight at GEMS!!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Our Bible Reading Schedule 10/7 - 10/20
Hey GEMS:
I will have the whole schedule out in the next day or so, but I only have time to put a couple days out here right now! I am praying for y'all!
10/7 - Thursday
Romans 8:1-2
I am free forever from condemnation
We know Jesus forgives, but it can be hard to really accept His gift. Satan wants to make us doubt Jesus - and will put the thoughts in front of us like "If they only knew what you did....you will never be clean...you will never be smart enough...you just play at being spiritual....there is no way God can forgive 'this sin'" The TRUTH is that Jesus does not condemn us when we confess our sin.
10/8 - Friday
Romans 8:28
I am assured that all things work together for good
The Bible does not promise that things will be smooth sailing since you become a Christian. It does promise thatHe'll never leave nor forsake us. Even the messes in our lives can become a means to glorify God when we submit the situation to Him.
10/9 - Saturday
Romans 8:33-34
I am free from any condemning charges against me
"Satan can't do anything about our position in Christ. However, if he can get us to believe our position isn't true, we will live as though it is not." (Anderson) Choose to believe the truth instead of listening to the lies.
I will have the whole schedule out in the next day or so, but I only have time to put a couple days out here right now! I am praying for y'all!
10/7 - Thursday
Romans 8:1-2
I am free forever from condemnation
We know Jesus forgives, but it can be hard to really accept His gift. Satan wants to make us doubt Jesus - and will put the thoughts in front of us like "If they only knew what you did....you will never be clean...you will never be smart enough...you just play at being spiritual....there is no way God can forgive 'this sin'" The TRUTH is that Jesus does not condemn us when we confess our sin.
10/8 - Friday
Romans 8:28
I am assured that all things work together for good
The Bible does not promise that things will be smooth sailing since you become a Christian. It does promise thatHe'll never leave nor forsake us. Even the messes in our lives can become a means to glorify God when we submit the situation to Him.
10/9 - Saturday
Romans 8:33-34
I am free from any condemning charges against me
"Satan can't do anything about our position in Christ. However, if he can get us to believe our position isn't true, we will live as though it is not." (Anderson) Choose to believe the truth instead of listening to the lies.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Lisa's trip and speaking times
Good Afternoon!
I wanted to get this posted before tomorrow so that you will know when to pray as you follow Lisa's schedule in the DR. Remember that she is preaching in Spanish! Pray that the Lord will use her words to minister and touch the participants in a powerful way, like only HE can do!
Here is the email she sent to all of us:
Subject: Adios GEMS :)
That was one powerful night at GEMS! Praise God.
Here is a link to the conference where I will be preaching. Most of the site is in Spanish...but the pictures speak :)
www.mujeresconproposito2009.blogspot.com
These are my preaching times if you are available to pray specifically then: Central Time Zone
Sat/9-25
7:00am-7:45am
8:00pm-9:00pm
Sun/9-26
9:45am-10:15am
I will fly home on Monday/27th
Love you all,
Lisa
I wanted to get this posted before tomorrow so that you will know when to pray as you follow Lisa's schedule in the DR. Remember that she is preaching in Spanish! Pray that the Lord will use her words to minister and touch the participants in a powerful way, like only HE can do!
Here is the email she sent to all of us:
Subject: Adios GEMS :)
That was one powerful night at GEMS! Praise God.
Here is a link to the conference where I will be preaching. Most of the site is in Spanish...but the pictures speak :)
www.mujeresconproposito2009.blogspot.com
These are my preaching times if you are available to pray specifically then: Central Time Zone
Sat/9-25
7:00am-7:45am
8:00pm-9:00pm
Sun/9-26
9:45am-10:15am
I will fly home on Monday/27th
Love you all,
Lisa
Thursday, September 23, 2010
We are saints!
Hey there GEMS!
Lisa mentioned that she had sent me all the references to "saints" that she wanted me to post to the Blog. Well, here it is! There is some great stuff here! Read the different passages and study and pray! Enjoy!
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Saints
After the Cross:
Acts 9:13,32; 26:10
Romans 1:7; 8:27; 15:25, 26,31; 16:2,15
1 Corinthians 6:1,2; 14:33; 16:15
2 Corinthians 1:1; 8:4; 9:1; 13:13
Ephesians 1:1,15,18; 3:18; 6:18
Philippians 1:1; 4:21,22
Colossians 1:4,12,26
1 Timothy 5:10
Philemon 1:5,7
Jude 3
Revelation 5:8; 8:3,4; 11:18; 13:7,10; 14:12; 16:6; 17:6; 18:20,24; 19:8
Before the Cross:
Numbers 16:3
Deuteronomy 7:6; 14:2,21; 26:19; 28:9; 33:3
1 Samuel 2:9
2 Chronicles 6:41
Psalms 4:3; 16:3; 30:4; 31:23; 34:9; 50:5; 52:9; 79:2; 85:8; 89:5,7,19; 97:10; 116:15
Psalms 132:9,16; 145:10; 148:14; 149:1,5,9
Daniel 8:24
(copied fm: Swanson, James; Nave, Orville: New Wave's. Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, 1994)
Lisa mentioned that she had sent me all the references to "saints" that she wanted me to post to the Blog. Well, here it is! There is some great stuff here! Read the different passages and study and pray! Enjoy!
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Saints
After the Cross:
Acts 9:13,32; 26:10
Romans 1:7; 8:27; 15:25, 26,31; 16:2,15
1 Corinthians 6:1,2; 14:33; 16:15
2 Corinthians 1:1; 8:4; 9:1; 13:13
Ephesians 1:1,15,18; 3:18; 6:18
Philippians 1:1; 4:21,22
Colossians 1:4,12,26
1 Timothy 5:10
Philemon 1:5,7
Jude 3
Revelation 5:8; 8:3,4; 11:18; 13:7,10; 14:12; 16:6; 17:6; 18:20,24; 19:8
Before the Cross:
Numbers 16:3
Deuteronomy 7:6; 14:2,21; 26:19; 28:9; 33:3
1 Samuel 2:9
2 Chronicles 6:41
Psalms 4:3; 16:3; 30:4; 31:23; 34:9; 50:5; 52:9; 79:2; 85:8; 89:5,7,19; 97:10; 116:15
Psalms 132:9,16; 145:10; 148:14; 149:1,5,9
Daniel 8:24
(copied fm: Swanson, James; Nave, Orville: New Wave's. Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, 1994)
Hallelujah - What a Savior!!!!
Good Morning my beautiful GEMS and sisters in Christ!
I just want you to know that I am praying for you today and that I love each of you! I am still flying high from last evening and know that God is and is going to do amazing things in our midst this year! Woo Hoo!!!!!!
Lisa leaves this morning for the DR and I told her we would all be praying for her! If you can, stop right now as your reading and say a prayer for her and the women and the ministry/conference which she is participating. Thank you! She will be back on Monday and I hope she will share some of the highlights with us and maybe I can even post some pictures.
Wasn't the lesson shared last night powerful. Our identity in Christ!!!! I am posting the Bible verses Lisa gave us last night, as she indicated I would. I am going to write each one on a card and have it for easy reference.
Don't forget your "homework" for your Small Group Meetings! Some of the questions are very thought provoking. Be sure to be in the Word and before His Throne in prayer as you study your questions! HE will guide and we will follow and grow together!!!
I love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Here are the verses!
9/23 - Thursday
John 1:12-13
I am God's child!
Does it seem too good to be true that God loves you just exactly as you are? I think the key to embracing this truth is in verse 13...it's not because I am so great that He loves me and accepts me...it's because He wants to...it's His will.
9/24 - Friday
John 15:15
I am Christ's friend!
He calls us friend - and He has made everything known to us through daily reading the Bible, praying, and simply enjoying being in His presence. Today, really focus on talking to God as your friend...tell Him about every little thing that you are doing...just like you would to a friend on a cell phone...."call" on Him.
9/25 - Saturday
Romans 5:1
I have been justified!
Justified means being declared "not guilty". Even though you have sinned, when you ask Jesus to be your Savior and believe in Him, God does not hold your sins against you. If He did, Jesus died on the cross for no reason. Jesus died for your sins. Accept that grace and walk in confidence today.
9/26 - Sunday
1 Corinthians 6:17
I am united with the Lord!
You know those things that you just don't seem to be able to break free of? Think of it in the right way...you are united to God...ALL THE TIME. When you choose to sin, He is with you...and you are denying the Holy Spirit in you. Once you are His child, you cannot have God on a "sort of" basis. You are united. Live today thinking about the FACT that the Holy Spirit lives in you.
9/27 - Monday
1 Corinthians 6:19b-20
I have been bought with a price. I belong to Him!
We all want to "fit in" and be part of something. Because He loves you...and always has, He laid down His life for you...and He did it for me. This blows me away when I really stop to absorb it. I am that important...I am that necessary to Him...the God of the Universe paid for me. That should make every one of us stand up taller and stronger...and willing to do things His way.
9/28 - Tuesday
1 Corinthians 12:27
I am a member of Christ's Body!
Because He paid for me, I am connected to every person who has committed to living for Him. As I reach out, these Christians become more than folks at church...they become my brothers and sisters...and we are blood relatives...we are related by the Blood of Jesus Christ.
9/29 - Wednesday
Ephesians 1:18-19a
I am a saint!
This was big news to me when I learned it. I always thought saints were incredibly religious, perfect, extraordinary people. Turns out, that's not what the Bible says. Saints are Christians; people who are holy (set apart) and who follow God's ways. Yes, we sin, but we are not sinners. Romans 5:8 tells us that Christ dies for us "while we were sinners". Once we accept Him by faith, we become a saint.
9/30 - Thursday
Ephesians 1:5
I have been adopted as God's child!
Not only are you God's child...but you are a chosen child. It's not that God is stuck with you because He gave birth to you...He has adopted you...chosen you. That adds an extra dose of love...I'm His because He chose to have me.
10/1 - Friday
Ephesians 2:18
I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit!
We do not need an earthly priest to talk to God for us. The Bible is clear: Jesus is our high priest forever. (Hebrews 4:14-16) He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in believers (1 Corinthians 3:16). The Holy Spirit in us allows us to speak directly to our Father.
10/2 - Saturday
Colossians 1:14
I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins!
Back up and read verses 9-14. WOW! Now that you know you are a saint, understand that all of those promises there are for you! You are forgiven. In order to live life in the "kingdom of light" - to live freely, we need to accept that forgiveness...and forgive ourselves.
10/3 - Sunday
Colossians 2:9-10
I am complete in Christ!
The NIV Bible says "fulness", but most other translations say "in Him you have been made complete". Without Jesus being full part of your life, you are incomplete. You will try to fill your hurts, anger, pain, depression and disappointments with things that are destructive. They can never fill you - only He can.
10/4 - Monday
Psalm 139:13-14
I am wonderfully made!
The truth is that you are fearfully (awesomely) and wonderfully made. Your Heavenly Father has known you since before you were born. There is nothing junky about someone that God has made. If you do not accept that you are wonderful, it is very difficult to act wonderfully! Accept the truth - you are wonderful. Act like it today.
10/5 - Tuesday
Genesis 1:26-27
I am created by God!
Sometimes we forget and we give our parents all the credit for "creating" us. The truth is that you were created by God. It wasn't man's idea to come up with the way to make babies! God has always known you. You are His precious creation.
10/6 - Wednesday
2 Corinthians 3:18
I am being transformed!
God did not stop with His creation of you...He continues to work in your life to transform you from your old (or current) selfish ways. His Holy Spirit, living in you, is pushing against the sin in your life...the sin that has you in bondage. As you turn from old ways, you walk toward good and righteous things. This is holy and transformed living.
See y'all tonight (10/6)!!!
I just want you to know that I am praying for you today and that I love each of you! I am still flying high from last evening and know that God is and is going to do amazing things in our midst this year! Woo Hoo!!!!!!
Lisa leaves this morning for the DR and I told her we would all be praying for her! If you can, stop right now as your reading and say a prayer for her and the women and the ministry/conference which she is participating. Thank you! She will be back on Monday and I hope she will share some of the highlights with us and maybe I can even post some pictures.
Wasn't the lesson shared last night powerful. Our identity in Christ!!!! I am posting the Bible verses Lisa gave us last night, as she indicated I would. I am going to write each one on a card and have it for easy reference.
Don't forget your "homework" for your Small Group Meetings! Some of the questions are very thought provoking. Be sure to be in the Word and before His Throne in prayer as you study your questions! HE will guide and we will follow and grow together!!!
I love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Here are the verses!
9/23 - Thursday
John 1:12-13
I am God's child!
Does it seem too good to be true that God loves you just exactly as you are? I think the key to embracing this truth is in verse 13...it's not because I am so great that He loves me and accepts me...it's because He wants to...it's His will.
9/24 - Friday
John 15:15
I am Christ's friend!
He calls us friend - and He has made everything known to us through daily reading the Bible, praying, and simply enjoying being in His presence. Today, really focus on talking to God as your friend...tell Him about every little thing that you are doing...just like you would to a friend on a cell phone...."call" on Him.
9/25 - Saturday
Romans 5:1
I have been justified!
Justified means being declared "not guilty". Even though you have sinned, when you ask Jesus to be your Savior and believe in Him, God does not hold your sins against you. If He did, Jesus died on the cross for no reason. Jesus died for your sins. Accept that grace and walk in confidence today.
9/26 - Sunday
1 Corinthians 6:17
I am united with the Lord!
You know those things that you just don't seem to be able to break free of? Think of it in the right way...you are united to God...ALL THE TIME. When you choose to sin, He is with you...and you are denying the Holy Spirit in you. Once you are His child, you cannot have God on a "sort of" basis. You are united. Live today thinking about the FACT that the Holy Spirit lives in you.
9/27 - Monday
1 Corinthians 6:19b-20
I have been bought with a price. I belong to Him!
We all want to "fit in" and be part of something. Because He loves you...and always has, He laid down His life for you...and He did it for me. This blows me away when I really stop to absorb it. I am that important...I am that necessary to Him...the God of the Universe paid for me. That should make every one of us stand up taller and stronger...and willing to do things His way.
9/28 - Tuesday
1 Corinthians 12:27
I am a member of Christ's Body!
Because He paid for me, I am connected to every person who has committed to living for Him. As I reach out, these Christians become more than folks at church...they become my brothers and sisters...and we are blood relatives...we are related by the Blood of Jesus Christ.
9/29 - Wednesday
Ephesians 1:18-19a
I am a saint!
This was big news to me when I learned it. I always thought saints were incredibly religious, perfect, extraordinary people. Turns out, that's not what the Bible says. Saints are Christians; people who are holy (set apart) and who follow God's ways. Yes, we sin, but we are not sinners. Romans 5:8 tells us that Christ dies for us "while we were sinners". Once we accept Him by faith, we become a saint.
9/30 - Thursday
Ephesians 1:5
I have been adopted as God's child!
Not only are you God's child...but you are a chosen child. It's not that God is stuck with you because He gave birth to you...He has adopted you...chosen you. That adds an extra dose of love...I'm His because He chose to have me.
10/1 - Friday
Ephesians 2:18
I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit!
We do not need an earthly priest to talk to God for us. The Bible is clear: Jesus is our high priest forever. (Hebrews 4:14-16) He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in believers (1 Corinthians 3:16). The Holy Spirit in us allows us to speak directly to our Father.
10/2 - Saturday
Colossians 1:14
I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins!
Back up and read verses 9-14. WOW! Now that you know you are a saint, understand that all of those promises there are for you! You are forgiven. In order to live life in the "kingdom of light" - to live freely, we need to accept that forgiveness...and forgive ourselves.
10/3 - Sunday
Colossians 2:9-10
I am complete in Christ!
The NIV Bible says "fulness", but most other translations say "in Him you have been made complete". Without Jesus being full part of your life, you are incomplete. You will try to fill your hurts, anger, pain, depression and disappointments with things that are destructive. They can never fill you - only He can.
10/4 - Monday
Psalm 139:13-14
I am wonderfully made!
The truth is that you are fearfully (awesomely) and wonderfully made. Your Heavenly Father has known you since before you were born. There is nothing junky about someone that God has made. If you do not accept that you are wonderful, it is very difficult to act wonderfully! Accept the truth - you are wonderful. Act like it today.
10/5 - Tuesday
Genesis 1:26-27
I am created by God!
Sometimes we forget and we give our parents all the credit for "creating" us. The truth is that you were created by God. It wasn't man's idea to come up with the way to make babies! God has always known you. You are His precious creation.
10/6 - Wednesday
2 Corinthians 3:18
I am being transformed!
God did not stop with His creation of you...He continues to work in your life to transform you from your old (or current) selfish ways. His Holy Spirit, living in you, is pushing against the sin in your life...the sin that has you in bondage. As you turn from old ways, you walk toward good and righteous things. This is holy and transformed living.
See y'all tonight (10/6)!!!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Praise the Lord!!
What a night we had last night! Praises to our Lord and Savior and Heavenly Father!!!! It was awesome!!!! I was so excited when I got home that I couldn't unwind!! The kids too! Everyone seemed to have a great time and we were definitely in the Lord's presence, even with the technical difficulties.
I hope all of you felt the same!! We are excited about the new format and all the changes that God has brought about. I will post more later, but I just wanted to share my excitement!
I love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
I hope all of you felt the same!! We are excited about the new format and all the changes that God has brought about. I will post more later, but I just wanted to share my excitement!
I love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
GEMS is COMING - September 8th at 6pm!!!!!!!
Good Evening GEMS!
YES!!! We are getting ready to kick off another year with some changes and exciting news. You will not be disappointed as you come and join us for our Fall kick-off of GEMS! There will be Food, Child care, Fellowship, Worship, Prayer, Teaching, Prayer and more Fellowship!!! You don't want to miss it!!!
We can't wait to see all of you and re-connect! Bring a friend and we will all do life together!
God is good ALL the time - ALL the time God is good!!!!
Can't wait to see you!
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
YES!!! We are getting ready to kick off another year with some changes and exciting news. You will not be disappointed as you come and join us for our Fall kick-off of GEMS! There will be Food, Child care, Fellowship, Worship, Prayer, Teaching, Prayer and more Fellowship!!! You don't want to miss it!!!
We can't wait to see all of you and re-connect! Bring a friend and we will all do life together!
God is good ALL the time - ALL the time God is good!!!!
Can't wait to see you!
Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn
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