tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137867942012-01-15T19:22:55.468-08:00Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.comBlogger751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-58924561484362746412012-01-15T19:15:00.000-08:002012-01-15T19:22:55.487-08:00

A journey starts with the first step, and then the next step, and then the next and the next..... I've always been incredibly impressed with Abraham who set out in blind obedience to God with all his family, animals, and possessions -  to go to a place that God would show him. He had no idea where he was going and yet he just set out in faith. I often wonder what that would be like. Did he just

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-75793425081458692142012-01-01T12:44:00.000-08:002012-01-01T12:50:38.569-08:00

Everybody sees a New Year as an opportunity for a new start at some level and I am no exception. For me though it feels different. I'm giving up trying to get by on my own. I am releasing it to God to work out. For the last decade I've worked my butt off and just survived financially. Fed up by 'church works' and hurt by experiences and people in the church I stopped going and tried to make it on

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.210086 -122.9172090000000149.1786645 -122.95965750000002 49.2415075 -122.87476050000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-12263587106948221652009-09-26T08:38:00.000-07:002009-09-26T08:44:42.580-07:00

John Thomas Oaks writes,"It was chilly in Manhattan but warm inside the Starbucks shop on 51st Street and Broadway, just a skip up from Times Square. For a musician, it's the most lucrative Starbucks location in the world, I'm told, and consequently, the tips can be substantial if you play your tunes right."I was playing keyboard and singing backup for my friend who also added rhythm with an

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This video is God the Father's Love Letter to you. It is taken straight from the Bible

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This is a theme that I feel God has been saying to me over and over again recently. How much do I limit God with my thoughts?Jacqueline's weekly inspiration was another good reminder.Have you made God too small?Do you believe you've done all you can and it seems as though there are no results forthcoming, so you've decided to settle for where you are?Then this week's word is for you and it's

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-77247357713924171922007-02-14T22:44:00.000-08:002007-02-14T23:35:40.629-08:00

Anna Nicole Smith's passing has shocked many people, especially because she was only 39 years old. The reaction of feeling a person was 'Too young to die' is all too common when someone dies at an early age. To hear of someone dying young, especially if they were well known, or personally known to us is a shock. It brings us up short with the fact of our own mortality. No one knows how long they

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1168117355609918832007-01-06T12:26:00.000-08:002007-01-06T13:02:35.666-08:00

Do you find it hard to feel good about yourself if you do not get affirmation? Two out of three people struggle with low self esteem, and need encouragement and affirmation to feel ok.I know that this was difficult for me, and it came from when I was a child. If I did well I got attention, but otherwise ignored. so I learned that I had to get approval to be loved. If we learn these habits when we

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1164610500391892252006-11-26T22:55:00.000-08:002006-11-26T22:55:00.443-08:00

Christmas seems to come earlier every year. As soon as Halloween is over it seems Christmas commercialism is thrust upon us. This is part of a blog I found which has some good points to consider I think.The Schooley Files: The Silly Flap over "Happy Holidays,"and the battle over the two Christmases: "Which Christmas?I think that celebrating the entrance of the Son of God into the world is a good

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1159123027321392822006-09-24T11:16:00.000-07:002006-09-24T11:37:12.540-07:00

God made you an original; don't die copy!According to aeronautical science the bumblebee can't fly. It's body is too heavy and it's wings are too shallow.However the bumblebee doesn't know it can't fly. So it flies around doing what God chose for it to do, pollinating plants. It does so without considering its limitations.You ,too, have talent, skill, aptitude that are 'you-niquely-yours'. We

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1149182288921179772006-06-01T10:13:00.000-07:002006-06-01T10:18:08.936-07:00

PSALM 5:12 NIV12 For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.God's favor can change your life.Someone who is favored is called a favor-ite.The New Testament teaches that being righteous (in right standing with God), is a gift we receive when we receive Jesus-- not something we attain by our works.So, the promise of Scripture is that God

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1147451294538363322006-05-12T09:26:00.000-07:002006-05-12T09:28:14.553-07:00

Anyone found me?I'm looking for me!I'm a little girl masquerading as a woman.I got lost along the way, wanting to be all for everyone,I didn't leave anything for me.Anyone found me?I'm looking for me, the real me!I'm a mother, a sister, a lover, a friend, my different roles I play well.An Oscar winner I could be.But has anyone found me?I'm looking for me!I'm professional, I'm witty, charming as

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1145843863135913182006-04-23T18:48:00.000-07:002006-04-23T19:01:28.473-07:00

The Thesaurus describes weary as, "tired, exhausted, drained, fatigued and disillusioned."You see, it is so easy to get weary while waiting, even for the simple things in life like,Waiting for a bus or for someone to return your call,For the traffic lights to change when you're running late for work,Waiting in a queue at the bank during lunchtime,Or even for some of those more important things

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1142579591162113972006-03-16T23:02:00.000-08:002006-09-24T11:45:07.726-07:00

"If God gives such attention to the appearance of wild flowers - most of which are never seen - don't you think He'll attend to you, take pride in you, do His best for you?"Taken from Matthew 6 'The Message'

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1140807426731855452006-02-24T10:55:00.000-08:002006-02-24T10:57:06.750-08:00

Sometimes life can seem so boring. For kids, it can be school and homework, piano practice or cleaning their rooms. For adults, it can be a meaningless job or worse yet, meaningless relationships, no joy at home or with the family. Things can get to be pretty hum-drum. And the possibilities of excitement seem so real with something else, someone else or some place else -- the grass does look

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1138155253072526102006-01-24T18:09:00.000-08:002006-01-24T18:14:13.126-08:00

When we share about what Jesus does for us, we don't need to do any fancy miracles. When we spread the good news that Jesus is the "main man" in our lives, we ourselves don't need to heal or cure or even preach. Jesus Himself does the healings! Jesus Himself is the main attraction. Not ourselves. Not what we do or say. It's all about Jesus."There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1136148463446752442006-01-01T12:42:00.000-08:002006-01-01T12:56:08.160-08:00

What if .......What if you never achieve all your hopes and dreams?Wouldn't God still be God?What if all the plans, visions and prophecies don't come to pass in your day,Isn't God still the God of all?What if the finances you've been working on for that building or business, go to another cause or fails to materialise?Is it not God Himself that gives you the ability to get wealth?Does that mean

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1135019857367329012005-12-19T11:16:00.000-08:002005-12-19T11:23:32.780-08:00

Whoops someone's missing!What does Christmas mean to you?Mmh, Christmas?As I pondered the answer to this question and thought about Christmas,I began to think about the comments I've heard on the TV, radio, by friends and by othersAs I realised there are so many interpretations, to what this season is all aboutYou see some think it's all about spending lots of money,As credit card companies rub

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1134686819866057392005-12-15T14:38:00.000-08:002005-12-15T14:46:59.886-08:00

Noah's Ark Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark..ONE: Don't miss the boat.TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat.THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.SIX: Build your future on high

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1134586235129045652005-12-14T10:44:00.000-08:002005-12-14T10:53:37.546-08:00

By: Daniel BrownWe may have heard at some point in our lives that if we truly believe in something, having faith that it will happen, then it really will happen. Some people don't completely accept that, but the Bible is clear; what you believe is what you get. Jesus said, "Whatsoever things you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them and you shall have them" (Mark 11:24).But, He

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1133795460807698902005-12-05T07:07:00.000-08:002005-12-05T07:11:01.330-08:00

You're my refugeYou are Jehovah!You are King and you are LordWho else could pick me up and turn me around?Who else could put my feet on solid ground?Who else could accept me as I am?And perceive me as I will be?Who else Lord?But you my refuge, my Jehovah!Who else can I turn to in times of trouble?Who won't judge me or 'dis' me?Saying why didn't I do this or I should have done that!Who else can I

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1133199910997023972005-11-28T09:42:00.000-08:002005-11-28T09:45:11.016-08:00

There is this TV show, which takes two households and remodels one room of each home for under $1,000! There are interior designers and carpenters, and the homeowners trade spaces for two days as they remodel each other's homes! Most of the time the new space is responded to with much joy and delight! Then there are times when that remodeled space is met with disappointment and chagrin. (With

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1133036952469949982005-11-26T12:15:00.000-08:002005-11-26T12:29:12.510-08:00

I'm not perfect.I have all kinds of problems.I have no ability. I have no gifts.I'm just not worthy.Why would God want me? Well, did you know that....Moses stuttered.David's armor didn't fit.John Mark deserted Paul.Timothy had ulcers.Hosea's wife was a prostitute.Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning.Jacob was a liar.David had an affair.Solomon was too rich.Jesus was too

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1132911852187093722005-11-25T01:42:00.000-08:002005-11-25T01:44:12.210-08:00

Breaking with tradition is not an easy thing to do. Change in general causes anxiety and stress. And the catch phrase in most churches is, "Well, we've always done it that way." God is not necessarily against tradition. But the Lord doesn't want us to get stuck in what we do and say just because it's church! God wants us to follow His lead, not maintain the status quo."They all joined together

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1132566486237213392005-11-21T01:28:00.000-08:002005-11-21T01:48:12.493-08:00

Sometimes it feels like we are in a very hard place in our life. Living is hard, our circumstances are challenging and some relationships difficult or painful. None of us will escape seasons of life that are hard. It is so easy to wish we were somewhere else.......anywhere but here God!Although we may not see a reason or a purpose while we go through those times of pain and hardship, God remains

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1132197916090271162005-11-16T19:09:00.000-08:002005-11-16T19:25:16.103-08:00

We often put up different faces for different situations. We have a "church" face; a "work" face; maybe even a "daddy" face or a "mommy" face; and a "happy" face (even when we aren't!). We hide our true feelings from others. Sometimes our cover-up leaks out a truth about our real selves, and it can scare us and those we love!"'How do you know me?' Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, 'I saw you while

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1131787999109378142005-11-12T01:18:00.000-08:002005-11-12T01:33:26.863-08:00

'The Holy, The True, David's key in His hand, opening doors no one can lock, locking doors no one can open, speaks:"I see what you've done, now see what I've done! I've opened a door before you that no one can slam shut. You don't have much strength, I know that; you used what you had to keep My word. You didn't deny me when times were rough" 'Revelation 3 verses 7+8The Message

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1131612214239107962005-11-10T00:24:00.000-08:002005-11-10T00:43:34.293-08:00

The east side of the Carrizo plain, in the Temblor Range, about 50 miles due west ofBakersfield, California. What a beautiful example of God's creativity! I wonder how many individual flowers there are in this valley? When I saw this picture I was reminded of this verse:"If God gives so much attention to the appearance of wild flowers - most of which are never seen - don't you thinkHe'll

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1131306073118191012005-11-06T11:33:00.000-08:002005-11-06T11:41:13.153-08:00

Our God is so wonderful! When we experience the pain of a broken heart, He never too busy or too far away to say, "I know how you feel. It hurts, doesn't it." When we feel mortally wounded from the pain of hurtful words or a broken relationship, Jesus is near us, helping to mend our hearts and bind up our wounds. What an awesome God we have! Yet our God is so huge and sovereign that He can even

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1131270340128819202005-11-06T01:06:00.000-08:002005-11-06T01:45:40.980-08:00

164 Seven times each day I stop and shout praisesfor the way you keep everything running right.165 For those who love what you reveal, everything fits--no stumbling around in the dark for them.166 I wait expectantly for your salvation;GOD, I do what you tell me.167 My soul guards and keeps all your instructions--oh, how much I love them!168 I follow your directions, abide by your counsel;my

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1131091628797230092005-11-03T23:53:00.000-08:002005-11-04T00:09:22.916-08:00

By: Daniel Brown,Many times, when we fall into trials we may be tempted to ask, "Where is God?Well, God is there even when we can't see Him.On gray, gloomy, rainy days, high above the overcast sky, the sun continues to shine. We can't feel its warmth or see its beauty, but it still exists.God's beauty and His love for us are real even when our circumstances are difficult.If we think "above the

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1130736589940186042005-10-30T21:27:00.000-08:002005-10-30T21:29:49.956-08:00

I love those two for one sales! What a bargain! Sometimes I may buy them even if I really don't need them, just because it's such a good deal! God knows that two is better than one, too! That's why He made us with two of most things: ears, eyes, hands, and feet! The singles are things we need to be careful of: the mouth, the heart, the brain."Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1130572705487339582005-10-29T00:57:00.000-07:002005-10-30T23:34:36.440-08:00

by John PenberthyThe vast majority of people in the world automatically and unquestioningly inherit their religion from their parents. For something as important as religion, why are we so reluctant to shop around?One Saturday morning I was sipping my coffee and reading the newspaper when the doorbell rang.This was an unusual occurrence as we lived in a somewhat isolated log cabin in the

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1130311891134158292005-10-26T00:10:00.000-07:002005-10-26T00:31:31.140-07:00

There are some of us who have jobs that cover the graveyard shift, from about midnight to eight in the morning. Those hours are mostly when others are sleeping, which is probably why the shift got its name. And those hours, like graveyards, are pretty quiet, dark, with not much action going on. If we listened, we could probably hear the seconds tick away.Time seems to stop, and waiting for dawn

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1130223409784577962005-10-24T23:51:00.000-07:002005-10-29T11:33:33.953-07:00

By: Daniel Brown,So many people are tormented by fear and don't realize how negative thinking affects them. They build a prison for themselves with suggestions of limitation, incapacity, and unworthiness. They don't think of succeeding, but of how they will fail.It's been said that a person does not get what they want, but what they picture. It's those dominate thoughts that are being attracted

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1129852279146170542005-10-20T16:49:00.000-07:002005-10-20T16:51:19.153-07:00

A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200 he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?"Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this."He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, "Who still wants it?"Still the hands were up in the air."Well," he replied, "What if I do this?"And

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1129656010621395972005-10-18T10:18:00.000-07:002005-10-18T10:20:10.623-07:00

We cannot find God in noise and agitation.Nature: trees, flowers, and grass grow in silence. The stars, the moon, and the sun move in silence.What is essential is not what we say but what God tells us and what He tells others through us.In silence He listens to us; in silence He speaks to our souls. In silence we are granted the privilege of listening to His voice.Silence of our eyes.Silence of

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1129265191394367562005-10-13T21:45:00.000-07:002005-10-13T21:46:31.406-07:00

by: Wayne B. Lynn,One windy spring day, I observed young people having fun using the wind to fly their kites. Multicolored creations of varying shapes and sizes filled the skies like beautiful birds darting and dancing in the heady atmosphere above the earth. As the strong winds gusted against the kites, a string kept them in check.Instead of blowing away with the wind, they arose against it to

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1129161905266590552005-10-12T17:03:00.000-07:002005-10-12T17:05:05.276-07:00

Our hearts are amazing organs. They pump blood to all areas of our bodies, allowing oxygen to flow into our cells and taking carbon dioxide away from those same cells. Heartbeats keep life going in our bodies, and our blood vessels need to be clear and open for the blood to flow through. When we check our blood pressure, it gives us a glimpse into how healthy our hearts are."Today if you hear His

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1129080258556241782005-10-11T18:04:00.000-07:002005-10-11T19:02:12.726-07:00

By: Craig Lock,As a "quite spiritual", but not "religious type of person"*, I wrote this quickly ("divine inspiration"???), so sharing a few thoughts, which may be of interest and freely published, electronically or in print. Enjoy...* "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience."- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin *SHARING MY PRAYER FOR THE

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1128577395208638702005-10-05T22:39:00.000-07:002005-10-05T22:43:15.216-07:00

When we don't believe in miracles, it shrinks our expectations of God. When we don't give hope to big dreams, it makes our world and our God very small. Don't we believe in an awesome, miracle-making God today? Don't we hope that God can transform our dreams into reality? Yes! Of course we should! And God does do miracles all the time! We need to open our eyes and hearts to that!"He raises the

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1127917709651118192005-09-28T07:27:00.000-07:002005-09-28T07:30:01.656-07:00

It's the world we live in that made me feel that way. Otherwise I wouldn't havethought for a moment about sitting next to that beautiful young girl.My recent trip to Kentucky ran smoothly except for a near two hour delay inPittsburgh. I must admit I have never had a major problem while flying acrossthis great country. In fact, I believe this was the first time I have everexperienced a delay that

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1127638924474208692005-09-25T02:01:00.000-07:002005-09-25T02:02:04.480-07:00

Oh Lord, You have searched me and known me.You know my sitting down and my rising up;You understand my thought afar off.You comprehend my path and my lying down,And are acquainted with all my ways.For there is not a word on my tongue,But behold, Oh Lord, You know it altogether.Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.Psalms 139: 1 - 4, 6 NKJVAnd you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1127602277572364312005-09-24T15:48:00.000-07:002005-09-24T15:51:17.576-07:00

The Will of Godby JulieThe will of God will never take you,Where the grace of God cannot keep you.Where the arms of God cannot support you,Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,Where the power of God cannot endow you.The will of God will never take you,Where the spirit of God cannot work through you,Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,Where the army of God cannot protect you,Where

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1127082850052314792005-09-18T15:31:00.000-07:002005-09-18T15:34:10.056-07:00

by Jacqueline PeartListenIf you are to be successful then developing listening skills is key! We must learn to listen on three different levels:Level 1 is the ability to listen to God and to recognise His voice and promptings. He will lead and direct you in the way that you should go and once you know His voice, a strangers voice you will not follow.Level 2 is learning to listen to others. So

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1127026297335398942005-09-17T23:50:00.000-07:002005-09-17T23:51:37.340-07:00

"I don't care." That statement is such a sad one. Lack of enthusiasm, being devoid of passion, being non-committal are all symptoms of giving up our responsibility for choosing and making decisions. It may not be an intentional abdication of choice, but as it happens, it wears on our hearts and weighs us down until we end up admitting, "I can't care." And it becomes the truth."Commit your way to

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1126853865519521752005-09-15T23:57:00.000-07:002005-09-15T23:57:45.520-07:00

'Fear Not' is what the angel said to Mary and the shepherds- easy to say, but it's hard to stop that fear welling up inside. Mary and the shepherds had every good reason to be terrified!!Fear is something we all have to some extent. some fear is our body's natural response to danger and is a healthy protection. Other kinds of fear we experience is more due to our past experience or anxiety at

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1126636544927062582005-09-13T11:33:00.000-07:002005-09-13T11:35:44.940-07:00

Picture a vast canyon where we can yell and scream and shout at the top of our lungs. The echo of our voices comes back again and again. There is no different response to our echo, no answer to our voices. It's just the echo, again and again. Why do we expect an answer? When no response comes back, why are we disappointed?Sometimes our prayers seem to be just echoes. We cast them out to the Lord,

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1126495713095107962005-09-11T20:24:00.000-07:002005-09-11T20:28:33.096-07:00

Joni Eareckson Tada of the Agoura Hills, California-based Joni and Friends says: "Like you, I have been shaken by the horrific images of Hurricane Katrina...a tragedy like this really hits hardest the elderly and the disabled. Their lives have been devastated and, like you, I have been gripped by media images of these dear people who have lost their walkers and wheelchairs; even their homes! Each

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1126495197577211062005-09-11T20:18:00.000-07:002005-09-11T20:21:01.063-07:00

The disaster of Hurricane Katrina may be the worst tragedy America has known since the Civil War. The aftermath has almost been frightening," says Dr. Billy Graham, speaking from his home outside Charlotte, North Carolina. "Mayhem, looting, shooting, and raping on one hand -- compassion on the other. Millions of Americans, and millions of people in many countries abroad, want to help. The tragedy

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1126221269925669932005-09-08T16:12:00.001-07:002005-09-16T00:11:51.386-07:00

Special Bulletin #8 - 2005:The Lessons of Hurricane Katrina, Part I by Rick Joyner September 6, 2005As more than a million people are trying to cope with being homeless, separated from loved ones, and in many, many cases, the loss of loved ones, the nation must begin to cope with issues that can either tear us apart or enable us to emerge more unified, stronger, and better than ever. To do this

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1126221146952768222005-09-08T16:12:00.000-07:002005-09-11T20:17:09.130-07:00

In a note to the Saddleback Church Family, Pastor Rick Warren says: "Hundreds of you have called the Ministry Center to ask, 'What are we doing to help the relief efforts from Hurricane Katrina?' Warren says: "This Monday (Labor Day) Kay and I will be flying to the disaster area with our relief assessment team and meeting with our network of churches to plan the best way to serve them. This will

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1126206155244216192005-09-08T11:45:00.000-07:002005-09-08T12:03:48.790-07:00

I have spent much time following the events of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on the TV. To experience such loss and devastation to lives and possessions is hard to imagine. Yet over and over again I hear that people have got through because of their faith. It is their faith that has sustained them through physical, mental and emotional trauma. Although there are many things we don't

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1126138487958509582005-09-07T17:13:00.000-07:002005-09-07T17:16:07.513-07:00

This week the world has reeled in shock at the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in the southern Gulf States of America. Although other major events have also happened this week, people who live in North America, in particular, are still trying to come to terms with the reality and extent of this disaster in their own back yard. Thoughts and images of the affected area come to mind many

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1126074287886810622005-09-06T23:23:00.000-07:002005-09-06T23:24:47.893-07:00

"HIS PEACE WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS." ( PHILIPPIANS 4:7 NLT ) FOR WORRYWARTS! Jesus said, "Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not" ( Mt 6:27 NLT ). Worry changes nothing. When's the last time you solved a problem by worrying about it? Imagine somebody saying, "I got behind on my bills so I decided to worry my way out of debt. And

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1125947134630682542005-09-05T12:05:00.000-07:002005-09-05T12:05:34.636-07:00

I have repeatedly seen the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this is the first time I have seen the rewards listed this way...The government periodically releases the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140 for a middle income family. Talk about sticker shock! That doesn't even touch college tuition but $160,140 isn't so bad if you break it down. It

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1125868174364793302005-09-04T13:43:00.000-07:002005-09-04T14:09:34.376-07:00

Consider this - the greatest gift that you can give to the world is You. You are totally unique. God is so creative! Just as He doesn't ever create two snowflake crystals alike, neither does he create people alike. God delights in you and the unique characteristics, gifts, personality,appearance, heart that He created in you. You are a gift created by Him for the world to know and appreciate. You

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1125865884492535102005-09-04T13:29:00.000-07:002005-09-04T13:31:24.496-07:00

"Boundary Lines"(On The Other Side of the Tracks)Surely in every town there is an invisible line that divides the poor from the not-so-poor. More often than not, the other side of the tracks includes the racial ethnic minorities. And there are associated gang problems, drug and alcohol abuse problems, and poor academic performance in the schools in those areas.The world does not seem to be a

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1125501652143305702005-08-31T08:19:00.000-07:002005-08-31T08:20:52.150-07:00

Picture a vast canyon where we can yell and scream and shout at the top of our lungs. The echo of our voices comes back again and again. There is no different response to our echo, no answer to our voices. It's just the echo, again and again. Why do we expect an answer? When no response comes back, why are we disappointed?Sometimes our prayers seem to be just echoes. We cast them out to the Lord,

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1125079375196143852005-08-26T11:00:00.000-07:002005-08-26T11:02:55.200-07:00

"Gnawing Doubt" by Pastor EllenDid you ever leave the house and forget if you really turned off the stove? Or have you ever run out of the house and can't remember if you locked it? You get this gnawing doubt at the pit of your stomach that you really didn't…And so it either bothers you until you go back to check it, or your house actually burns down! (just kidding).Sometimes our faith can play

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1125037881492454042005-08-25T22:54:00.000-07:002005-08-25T23:31:21.550-07:00

Here is a poem written by Harry Fassett, a fellow bloggerI was probably The One JesusI was probably the one who shook you as violently as the storm was to wake you, and pleaded for you to calm it.I was probably the one who sank into the ocean when you called me to come to you.I was probably the one who scolded the women for washing your feet with precious oil, and wasting it.I was probably the

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1124863705833470492005-08-23T22:35:00.000-07:002005-08-23T23:19:23.833-07:00

An Article by Connie Giordano Can you wait patiently on the Lord for the right opportunity to present itself? Or are you very impulsive, headstrong, or hasty - always taking matters into your own hands?Psalm 34:9-10 says - "O fear the Lord, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger;but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1124613203600755942005-08-21T01:32:00.000-07:002005-08-21T01:33:53.506-07:00

When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family. Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1124431720802909992005-08-18T23:07:00.000-07:002005-08-18T23:08:40.806-07:00

Feelings -- we all have our share of them. They can be compared to "drifting clouds" that momentarily appear and then fade away. Sometimes they arrive unannounced, and other times they are welcomed like an old familiar, stuffed chair.In case you haven't noticed, our feelings can be very unpredictable. On certain days, they can be very gentle and warm. On other days, however, they can be like a

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1123653661499804642005-08-09T22:51:00.000-07:002005-08-09T23:01:01.503-07:00

If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace. Thich Nhat HahnA peace deep within can survive the fiercest of the storms of life. That peace can be sensed by all we meet, without a word being spoken. Be relentless in your search for inner peace, and when you find it, guard it with all of your

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1123557088263511922005-08-08T20:09:00.000-07:002005-08-08T20:11:28.270-07:00

Here are some interesting facts about the BibleWhat is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 117 What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 119 Which chapter is in the center of the Bible? Answer - Psalms 118 Fact: There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118 Fact: There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118 Add these numbers up and you get 1188 What is the center verse in the

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1122878055030839662005-07-31T23:26:00.000-07:002005-07-31T23:34:15.036-07:00

MARK 9:23 NKJ 23 Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." From our early years we are educated in what is impossible. But progress continues to be made by people who attempt the impossible and achieve it. Some have said that mankind's only real obstacle is between our two ears.We ARE limited by what we believe,

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1122671899627171722005-07-29T14:16:00.000-07:002005-07-29T14:18:19.633-07:00

Sometimes life can seem so boring. For kids, it can be school and homework, piano practice or cleaning their rooms. For adults, it can be a meaningless job or worse yet, meaningless relationships, no joy at home or with the family. Things can get to be pretty hum-drum. And the possibilities of excitement seem so real with something else, someone else or some place else -- the grass does look

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1122610085438894422005-07-28T21:07:00.000-07:002005-07-28T21:08:05.443-07:00

What Does God Want From Me? HEBREWS 11:6 NKJ6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he whocomes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarderof those who diligently seek Him. You may be working yourself to a frazzle trying to be perfectso you can please God. You may have tried so hard and become so frustrated that youare about ready to give up. Well, maybe you should

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1122431979845069292005-07-26T19:38:00.000-07:002005-07-26T19:39:39.853-07:00

A few months ago I delivered a speech entitled Just Do It in honor of a women's day service. I took the time to share with the congregation one of my testimonies and how God has blessed me with a "Just Do It" spirit. Sitting back several months later and having spoken to many of my friends and even contemplating on earlier times in my life...I realize that before you can Just Do It you must enter

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1120973091410374522005-07-09T21:44:00.000-07:002005-07-09T23:04:59.940-07:00

The word 'Faith' means different things to different people. This is probably because it's not tangible; we cannot perceive it with our senses. The dictionary defines faith as reliance, trust, belief founded on authority. In the Greek it has the sense of a firm persuasion and conviction, with our life and conduct governed by our convictions. I like the definition given in Hebrews 11 verse 1 in

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1120508931349051932005-07-04T12:51:00.000-07:002005-07-04T13:28:51.583-07:00

In this instant world the thought of memorizing scripture verses may seem a little outdated.There are many ways of making scripture part of your life, and that is what is important if we want to have strong spiritual roots, and grow a deeper relationship with God. Having Christian music on in the day is a good way, even better worship music. Many of our worship songs are taken straight from the

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1120203007153448982005-07-01T00:28:00.000-07:002005-07-01T00:30:07.156-07:00

I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No."He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give it up.I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said "No."He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.I asked God to grant me patience. And God said "No."He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned.I asked God to give me

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1119944005558798392005-06-28T00:24:00.000-07:002005-06-28T00:35:02.356-07:00

Faith is believing without seeing the proof of your belief first. You can't get faith by reasoning it out. There is a knowing at gut level involved. There is also some presumption. When you get on a bus, you presume that it will take you where it says it is going on the front. When you sit on a chair you presume that it will take your weight. You never know for sure until you've acted on your

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1119288737762383942005-06-20T10:17:00.000-07:002005-06-20T10:32:17.766-07:00

You can make a huge difference to the world around you every day! Think how many people you see as you live through one day. You can touch other people and improve their day just with a smile. By having an attitude of thankfulness and appreciation for just the little things people do for you, things that maybe are expected, or part of their job, you enable them to feel pleasure in that moment.

Barbara Whitenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13786794.post-1119170224676308142005-06-19T01:25:00.000-07:002005-06-19T01:37:04.680-07:00

Welcome to the Heart after Jesus Blog.Jesus has touched my heart, and changed my life. I'm not talking about religion, I'm not interested in religion. I've been there, and done that. When Jesus touched my heart, I started a relationship with him that has and is changing my life every day. My life now has meaning and purpose. I want to have a heart that is always connected to Jesus. This blog is

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