Link to my little article on the name of Jesus: http://www.helium.com/tm/210794/jesusim-reading-called-jesus

                              

God's letter to us all: The Bible

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My intent is to share and explore the word of God.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Equipping the saints for the work of service...

In Ephesians 4:11-16 ...... We see that the five ministries named here are given to equip the members of the body who are called to do the actual ministry. Therefore the primary job of an evangelist is not to just evangelize, but to impart a love for the lost to the whole body, and help all believers to be able to lead others to the Lord. The main job of a prophet is not just to hear from the Lord, but also to help all believers to know the Lord's voice and be able to prophesy. The primary job of a teacher is not just to impart knowledge, but also to impart a love for the truth and the spiritual tools needed for all believers to be able to mine the truths of God's Word. The primary task of a pastor is not just to lead people, but also to equip all believers to be able to help one another. The apostle is called to do all of these.

This is such an illuminating passage.... Sometimes as a 'sheep' it feels like I am encouraged into such passivity....or to do only what I am expressly told to do...This is rife with the risk of getting caught up in following leaders who are mistaken in their hearing of God's voice. Somehow this brings into clarity that leaders in the church are about helping each of us to find our place in the body as well as nourishment and function without inordinate dependence on the leaders....

Monday, September 10, 2007

The Bible and faith...

In the New Testament, I am urged to walk by faith - not by sight or how I feel in my body or what I see in my life circumstances.

This little quote is a light-hearted, but powerfully vivid illustration of what "faith" is:

"Faith is putting all your eggs in God's basket, then counting your blessings before they hatch. "-Ramona C. Carroll

                              

Christian Word Search Puzzles

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ID: 1225919   (Rated: E) Title: God's Word on Prayer #3  Description: From the Word Search Version of the King James Bible By: Celeste632

 

ID: 1210792   (Rated: E) Title: Christian Word Search Puzzles  Description: Come try my word searches based on verses from the Bible By: Celeste632

 

ID: 1177843   (Rated: E) Title: Books of the Bible  Description: Find names of the Books of the Old Testament By: Celeste632

 

ID: 1259905   (Rated: E) Title: God's Word on Faith #1  Description: Word search Bible from the King James translation By: Celeste632

ID: 1239521   (Rated: E) Title: God's Word on Restoration #1  Description: Have fun with my Bible-based word search puzzle, while meditating on a single scripture. By: Celeste632

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