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The Superiority of Christianity! This is not about arrogance or boastfulness; both of which are anti-Christian. This is about confidence and Faith in the persona of our Lord Jesus Christ of whom we are called to be imitators of His Life. A Life that is all about revealing God; the Father of us all. Jesus is the second Adam and unlike Adam; He fulfilled God’s command to as stated; “Be fruitful, multiply and have dominion” - Gen. 1:28. We are no longer of Adam but of Jesus Christ!

How is the Body of Christ Formed. Christ is Lord and Saviour. `If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.` (Rom. 10: 9) When a person repents of their sin and confesses that Jesus is their Lord and Saviour, then they will be saved from judgment to come. The Holy Spirit then places them in the Body alongside others. ` God has set the members, each one of them, in the Body just as He pleased.`...

A troubled young man About a year ago, we had a young man come into the retreat house one morning asking if he could stay a couple of nights. He was traveling and his place of employment would pay for his lodging. I did not know what his job entailed, but he told me that he was on the road for about two weeks every month. He did not talk to anyone for most of his stay, but he seemed deeply troubled all during his retreat here. Not in an agitated way, but it was how he presented himself....

When did the Body of Christ Start. Christ Ascended to the Father. When Christ ascended to the right hand of the Father in glory, the Father gave Him all power and authority `God....seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And he put all things under His feet,...` (Eph. 1: 20 & 21) Although the Lord Jesus Christ has all power and...

[After reading Luke 2 and especially pondering verses 34 and 35 (EHV): Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Listen carefully, this child is appointed for the falling and rising of many in Israel and for a sign that is spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” *] Mary, you thought you knew your Child He, introduced to you, the Virgin girl By the Lord's angel as Mercy Mild's ** Suffering Messiah to an...

But they did not listen even to the judges! Instead, they prostituted themselves to other gods and bowed down to them. They quickly turned from the way in which their fathers, who had obeyed the commands of the Lord, had once walked. This generation did not act the same way their fathers had acted (Judges 2:17 EHV ~ bold is mine). Each generation of Jesus-followers must take care to, in its teaching, music, programs and outreach, retain a tangible tie to the way in which the Fathers of the...

A conversation about the Merciful God With a Despairing Soul. Do not be absorbed in your misery – you are still too weak to speak of it – but, rather; gaze on My Heart filled with goodness, and be imbued with My sentiments. Strive for meekness and humility; be merciful to others, as I am to you; and, when you feel your strength failing, if you come to the fountain of mercy to fortify your soul, you will not grow weary on your journey--Faustina’s diary(1485) There is no end to God’s...

What is the Body of Christ. God distinguishes between three groups of people in His word that He has purposes for. `Give no offence either to Jews (Israel) or to the Greeks (nations) or to the church (Body of Christ) of God.` (1 Cor. 10: 32) The Body of Christ The Body of Christ is a specific group of people that Christ the Head is forming and is bringing to maturity in Him. The Body of Christ is called - the Ekklesia, meaning the called out ones, called out from Israel and the...

OVERVIEW `For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body,...` (Phil. 3: 20 & 21) What a wonderful hope we have as believers in the Body of Christ - heaven and glorious bodies. And still more in that we are adopted and accepted in the beloved, having received the Holy Spirit of promise, and are made citizens together with the Lord and other believers....

In today's world it is important to strive to attain credibility and recognition in order to gain influence over others around us. This way people are in a better position to help others who are less educated, have lesser income, or have a lower place in life. That is the way of this world. However, this is not so in the kingdom of heaven for those who claim to be in Christ. God does not care about your wealth, fame, or title. He does not care about how many people you have influence over,...

was a good day. Created a floral arrangement which turned out ok. work of course. dad and I looked for a car. left dishes out though.

A common term used in today's Christian Religion is to "go to church." However, when put in proper perspective this term makes about as much sense as asking someone how much does the color black weigh. The Church, the Body of Christ, is not a place to go to, but rather it is a true spiritual Body that is made up of all true (born-again) followers of Christ. This is the difference between a church (a manmade building) and the Church (a God made living Body) and they are drastically different...

I am hopeful but ready for a rough ride As I grow older, I am becoming more aware of my own tendency to make judgments that come from a deep place of fear and anxiety. I guess it has always been so, yet becoming more apparent. I find it infinitely amazing that Jesus forgave all on the cross, an act that is probably the most loving, and truly human act ever accomplished. We are called to that, Christians, yet we know we can't do it on our own. Only when we allow the heart of Christ Jesus to...

Bread making is a relatively simple process of mixing together flour, water, and yeast. The yeast is used to release air bubbles into the mix and expand the dough. This process will cause the dough to expand to more than twice its original size. In one of his parables, Jesus used the activation of yeast (leaven) to describe the growth of the kingdom of heaven. “He spoke another parable to them, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three pecks of flour...

Christy Nockels Let It Be Jesus Let it be Jesus The first name that I call Let it be Jesus My song inside the storm I'll never need another For me, to live is Christ For me, to live is Christ God I breathe Your name Above everything Let it be, Let it be Jesus Let it be Jesus From the rising of the sun Let it be Jesus When all is said and done I'll never need another, Jesus there's no other For me, to live is Christ For me, to live is Christ God I breathe Your name Above...