Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ's return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy. Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy."
-Philippians 2:12-18
"Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
-John 16:33
"For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to plant and a time to harvest.
A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to build up.
A time to cry and a time to laugh.
A time to grieve and a time to dance.
A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.
A time to embrace and a time to turn away.
A time to search and a time to quit searching.
A time to keep and a time to throw away.
A time to tear and a time to mend.
A time to be quiet and a time to speak.
A time to love and a time to hate.
A time for war and a time for peace."
-Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
(when I was little, I thought The Byrds wrote these lyrics.... Whatever happened to folk rock...)
"You can feel secure, even in the midst of cataclysmic changes, through awareness of My continual Presence."
-Jesus Calling
Great service yesterday at Grace Chapel.... Pastor Steve spoke on biblical prophecy FULFILLED. No fluffy stuff here! You can watch the service by clicking on this link:
http://www.gracechapel.net/
(It's the sermon called "Pneuma" You may want to fast forward through the worship- it's a bit lengthy...)
