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Tell Your Time is an excellent ebook that helps with managing your time.  This is how the book helped me:   showed me how to determine my priorities helped me to cut out things that were costing me unnecessary time helped me to schedule my day around what was most important.   The author encourages you to work towards the goals she helps you lay out. So,if you need some new life to your time management, then why not give the principles of Tell Your Time a try?   The book is concise and will not take a long time to read.  There is a great deal going on with it starting tonight (Nov. 10th) at 8:00 pm central time. AND  the first 100 copies will be FREE with coupon code: FREEDOM  After that, ALL copies will be $.99 with coupon code: ONLY99   Now, that is still a great deal!  Regular price is only $3.99, but get your copy now while you can snatch a great deal. Click here to order your copy!   Ephesians 5:16  R...

Psalms 50:14-15  Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Be Thankful “ Offer unto God thanksgiving” Be Trustworthy “ pay thy vows unto the most High” Be Trusting ‘ call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee” Be Triumphing in the Lord “ thou shalt glorify me”

Daniel 5:25-28  And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it. TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting. PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians. Daniel, chapter 5, brings a few thoughts to mind: The king’s kingdom was numbered and finished.  I need to pray   Psalms 90:12  So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. The king was weighed in the balances and found wanting.  As a lost individual, one is always found wanting.  He can never measure up to God’s holiness. Romans 3:23  For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; As a saved individual I am reminded of these promises: Psalms 23:1  <<A Psalm of David.>> The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalms 34:9-10  O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there...

I was reading this from Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening.  This was is on the evening of July 15th. "He appeared first to Mary Magdalene." --Mark 16:9 Jesus "appeared first to Mary Magdalene," probably not only on account of her great love and persevering seeking, but because, as the context intimates, she had been a special trophy of Christ's delivering power … But notice how Christ revealed Himself to this sorrowing one--by a word , "Mary." It needed but one word in His voice , and at once she knew Him, and her heart owned allegiance by another word , her heart was too full to say more. That one word would naturally be the most fitting for the occasion. It implies obedience. She said, " Master ." … As I was reading, the verse below came to mind: John 10:27  My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: As soon as Mary Magdalene heard her name spoken by the Savior, she knew Him.  Do I know Him as I ought?  Do I hear Him ...

There is pleasure of sin for a season: Hebrews 11:24-25  By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season ; There are pleasures forever more at the right hand of Christ: Psalms 16:11  Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Which is the better choice?

This past Sunday we had a guest speaker at church, Evangelist Dan Hadik .   He spoke on God honoring music.  His teaching on this subject went well with the post on 9 characteristics of godly music.   How important music is in the life of a believer!  May we make sure that our music honors the Lord.  Below is the outline that I got from his lesson or you can listen directly to the message HERE . Godly Music What godly music is not It is not just a catchy melody It is not just nice stirring words It is not a sound, a blend, or a soloist – Something may sound or be sung beautifully, but that does not mean it is godly or has correct theology. The hymnbook is the theology of the layman. It is not emotions - Just because your emotions are moved does not mean your are listening to godly music It does not exalt man It does not predominantly affect the body – If you are satisfying your flesh, you cannot satisfy you spirit. It is not sensual in natu...

A friend of mine recently shared some blessings that he experienced.  Here is what he says: On two different occasions this Memorial Day weekend, God used stranger to bless my family and I in ways that can only be described as uncommon. On the way home from church Sunday, my wife suggested that we stop by and get a menu from a restaurant we had never eaten at before.  As we pulled into the restaurant parking lot, we decided to go ahead and get something to eat.  After placing our order, the children and I went for a walk around the parking lot while we waited. On the way back to pick up our order, a lady I had never seen before walked up to me and asked if I was a minister.  I told her no, but I was the Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center .  She said, “The Lord told me to help you pay for your supper”  then she handed me seventeen dollars.  Emily and I were amazed! Then Monday, after a long hot afternoon of work, I had one project left on my ...

Below is a devotional also written by my good friend Mrs. B. Upton. This was written a few years ago when she was the guest speaker at one of our ladies meetings. This devotional was such a blessing to me that I asked her if she cared if I reprinted it. Mrs. B. is one of the most godly ladies I know. She is a joy to be near and you can always see Christ in her countenance. She has been through numerous trials, some very heartbreaking, yet she fully trusts the Lord through it all. What a godly example. I know this devotional will be a blessing to you too! If you have a hard time reading any of this you can click on the individual pages and them will come up larger. You can find one of her CD’s here . Listen to some samples and buy one. She sings from the depths of her soul!

How strong thine arm is, Mighty God, Who would not fear they Name! Jesus, how sweet they graces are! Who would not love the Lamb! He has done more than Moses did, our prophet and our King; From bonds of hell he freed our souls, And taught our lips to sing, In the Red-sea by Moses' hand Th' Egyptain host was drown'd; But his own blood hides all our sins, And guilt no more is found. When thro' the desert Israel went, With manna they were fed; Our Lord invites us to his flesh, And calls it living bread. Moses beheld the promis'd land, Yet never reach'd the place; But Christ shall bring his followers home To see his Father's face. Then shall our love and joy be full, And feel a warmer flame; And sweeter voices tune the song of Moses and the Lamb   The above lines were taken from the book Hymns and Spritual Songs by Isaac Watts.  I am enjoying this book very much.  Such deep thoughts to meditate upon.  You can get a free ebook at Free eBooks by Project G...

Wouldn’t it be great to have know great preachers of the past?  Well, here is a way you can get to know them a little bit.  Last week we heard Mr. Doug Whitley preach a sermon doing a character presentation of Charles Spurgeon.  You can watch the presentation on you tube as well as many of his other character presentations.  You also might want to look at his website   where you can learn more about him and what he does.   You won’t be disappointed. Below is the first part of C.H. Spurgeon sermon on Love for the Prodigal Son.  You can go to You Tube and watch the other parts on Mr.Whitley's channel .

In 1Chronicles, there are at least 25 things that ought to be on my to do list: Give Thanks unto the Lord. Call upon His name. Make known His deed among the people. Sing unto Him. Talk about all his wondrous works. Glory in His name. Rejoice as ye seek the Lord. See Him and His strength. Seek His face continually. Remember His marvelous works and His wonders and his judgments. Be mindful always of His covenant. (He never breaks His promises!) Sing unto the Lord. Sing Psalms unto Him. Show His salvation daily.  (My faith should produce good works so that others see it and glorify the Lord) Declare His glory to the unsaved. Declare His marvelous works to all nations. Fear Him above all! Give unto Him.  ( I don’t have much to give, but I can give him my time, talents, treasures) Give the Lord glory and strength. Bring Him an offering. Worship Him in the beauty of holiness. ( Do I really realize the holiness of the Lord?) Fear Him – He is the one who holds t...

When you are alone, your husband is traveling, and it may seem impossible not to be anxious especially if he is delayed – there is only one remedy-large and frequent doses of the Word. We tend to think that God’s promises are only for those who pioneer and dare great deeds for His sake.  but the staying-at-home-to-look-after-the-children- mother can also be way-worn and lonely, and for her too He has promised His presence “even unto the ends of the earth." ~From Sometimes I Prefer To Fuss by Verda Peet, Thailand missionary

Psalms 28:7  The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. God is: -my strength -my shield Because of this I should: -trust in Him When I trust in Him: -He will help me This causes me to: -rejoice in my heart -praise Him with my song ****************************** "If you are not praising, it is because you do not have joy; if you do not have joy, it is because you have not recognized His help; if you do not have help, it is because you have not trusted.  We must trust Him today, recognize His help today, and thus have His joy producing the song that praise Him." ~ Ed Nelson - My Morning Manna Vol. 3 p.54 MORE QUOTES

From Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotional "He left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out." --Genesis 39:12 In contending with certain sins there remains no mode of victory but by flight. The ancient naturalists wrote much of basilisks, whose eyes fascinated their victims and rendered them easy victims; so the mere gaze of wickedness puts us in solemn danger. He who would be safe from acts of evil must haste away from occasions of it. A covenant must be made with our eyes not even to look upon the cause of temptation, for such sins only need a spark to begin with and a blaze follows in an instant. Who would wantonly enter the leper's prison and sleep amid its horrible corruption? He only who desires to be leprous himself would thus court contagion. If the mariner knew how to avoid a storm, he would do anything rather than run the risk of weathering it. Cautious pilots have no desire to try how near the quicksand they can sail, or how often they may ...

2 Samuel 10:12. . .  and the LORD do that which seemeth him good. This ought to be a consistent prayer in every day life.  Letting the Lord take control will bring peace and blessing. ****************** Keep your eyes off of men and on the Lord.    Hebrews 12:2  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; ... "David was a great man - but he was still a man. The best of men are only men at the best." ~Ed Nelson , My Morning Manna, Vol.3, p.206

2 Samuel 9:8  And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am? This is what Mephibosheth said to David after David had sought him out to do kindness to him because he was of the household of Saul.  The fact that Jesus Christ looks upon me (this dead dog), this porr wretched sinner, should cause me to delight in becoming His servant and should cause me to count it a privilege to become His servant! 2 Samuel 9:13  So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet. Mephibosheth was given the privilege to eat at the King's table continually.  We as God's children have the privilege to feast on the word of God continually and to come boldly to the throne of grace without fear of being rejected!  Praise the Lord! ****************************** Psalms 89:1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy ...

Is my treasure meditating on God's Word or on worldly things? Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Do I treasure knowing God, or do I treasure what I want?   What treasures we have in the Lord if we will just trust and obey.

On Faith: "Faith is worth nothing until it disregards the failure around us and rejoice in the faithfulness above us."  (Vance Havner - Day by Day - A Book of Devotions p. 150) On Prayer: "Prayer should be our first reaction, but too often it is our last resort." (Ed Nelson) "Prayer is much discussed, definitely needed, but seldom practiced." (Lamoyne Sharpe)  "We  must plead on the basis of His grace and mercy - not on our merit" Psalms 86:3  Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. " What a blesses assurance!  God will answer prayer.  May we believe Him for it."  Psalms 86:6-7  Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. "A very essential part of our lives in seeking answers to prayer is that we believe His truth and be willing to have Him lead us according to His will." (Ed Nelson) Psalms 86:11...

Just a day late, but never too late to be thankful for our country and for the freedoms that we still have. 2 Chronicles 7:14  If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

A mother whose children had all become Christians was asked what the secret of her success had been.  She replied, "When I wash my children in the morning, I prayed that they might be cleansed in the fountain of the Savior's mercy.  When I dressed them, I prayed that they might be clothed in Christ's righteousness.  When I fed them, I prayed that they might be filled with Heaven's manna.  When I sent them to school, I prayed that they might learn lessons from the Master teacher.  And when I put them to bed, I prayed that they might be enfolded in the Savior's arms."