Sunday Thoughts

First I must say Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there.

I used to quite often alter scans of Edwardian postcards with sayings or Bible verses.  These print quite nicely in 3x5" format.  I'm going to begin sharing some of these on Sundays, and who knows, maybe I'll create some fresh ones.

Christ did not have to die for us.  He wanted to do this for us.  We needed him to do this for us.  We needed a redeemer to bridge the gap to God that was created by sin.

As always, the graphic is a modified Edwardian postcard that you can print.

Weekly Words March 7, 2010 Spiritual Sundays

I've chosen to focus on the last part of this verse this week, "eager to what is good."  As one of the redeemed, I must be eager to do what is good.

The spring fever is making me crazy for the joy of the Easter holiday.  My kids are coming next weekend to celebrate St. Patties and my birthday and we will probably get our Easter plans set.  I am so excited.


As always, the graphic is a modified Edwardian postcard that you can print.

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Weekly Words 2-21-2010 Spiritual Sundays

 

I am just too excited to share the resurrection message.  Easter is my favorite Holiday.  The church scene right now is solemn, as Lent is a season of remembering Christ's sacrifice for us, but I am like a kid in a candy shop, because I know the rest of the story!  I want to celebrate it and shout it from the rooftops, so Lent makes me antsy.

You see, although I was born to a church going family, I did not understand or comprehend the gift of eternal life or that only through Him could I be saved.  I made so many mistakes, and committed some horrible sins.  I felt alone and condemned because of my behavior.  Praise the Lord, he didn't give up on me. 

I still make mistakes, but now I try to live as God wants me.  I love him first, and everything falls into place.  When I screw up, I run to Him with my confession and He forgives me. I am a new creation!!

Be forewarned, you will probably get Easter images for the remainder of the season as I cannot control my amazement and delight.  Yes, I do mourn that Christ had to die for my sins, but the fact that He loves me just turns me into an amazed child.

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Weekly Words 2-14-2010 Spiritual Sundays

The ultimate Valentine.  The ultimate love. 

John 3:16

For God so love the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever  believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

As always, the graphic from this page is a 3"x5" printable image.

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Weekly Words 2-7-10 Spiritual Sundays

Proverbs 22:1  

A good name is more desirable than great riches; 

to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Oh, so true!  Protect your name and your name "Christian."  Remember that what you do reflects on you and your family.  Not just the people in your home, but your Christian family as well.

I chose this verse for this week, because it keeps me mindful of so much I want to do for the Lord.  If I strive to be the best I can be in His eyes (none of us are perfect), my siblings in Christ will also be esteemed.

Once again, I will print out and reflect on this verse daily.  As always, the graphic from this page is a 3"x5" printable image.

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Weekly Words 1-31-10 Spiritual Sundays

I didn't know whether to focus on joy or love this week.  Since the sermon at church focused on this verses today, I decided that would be my week's verse as well.

I was so tickled when my daughter shared that she went to church today!  My heart is overflowing with joy.  I have been praying for more of Christ's influence in their busy lives.  It tickles me pink to know that she will continue to grow in her relationship with Christ.  Her husband may be dragged along for now, but he is a good man and I know his big heart will only grow with more God in his life.

1Co 13:13  And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

It's an easy verse to spend time on.  I will try to find ways to express faith, hope, and love.  Maybe by doing what pastor suggested this morning that I substitute my name for the word love in the earlier verses.

1Co 13:4  Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
1Co 13:5  It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
1Co 13:6  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
1Co 13:7  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Then becomes:

Deb is patient, Deb is kind. She does not envy, she does not boast, she is not proud.  Deb is not rude, she is not self-seeking, she is not easily angered, she keeps no record of wrongs.  Deb does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  Deb always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Lofty goals to make that truth!  Especially when the "patient" word is the first description.  I will spend time praying on this, for sure!

As always, the graphic is a printable 3"x5" image.

 To find more Christian messages and inspiration, visit the host of this meme, Spiritual Sundays.

Weekly Words 1-24-10 Spiritual Sundays

For the past few weeks, I have been sharing my weekly  Bible verse with a group of bloggers that participate in Spiritual Sundays Blogging, and I have enjoyed their visits very much.

This week found my very busy and getting a bit overwhelmed with commitments.  Cooking for a funeral seemed to put my mood over the edge and once again I almost let the joy of serving get sucked right out of the day.  I began my morning Bible study and God spoke to me almost immediately.  Even though I am studying in the book of Ruth for the next few weeks, a reference passage in the study I am doing led me to Galatians 6:9.  Thank you God for such a gentle reminder!

Gal 6:9  Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

This week I will meditate on this verse and I will not let Satan steal my joy when I am serving my Lord!! 

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