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Hi all,

I've been a Christian for a short time now, and I am finially reading the Bible and learning so much from it. Here is some scripture that touches my heart and fills me with hope.


Galatians 5: 22-23  

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

John 15: 1-8

I am the true vine, and My Father is the vine-dresser.

Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit.

You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.

Abide in Me, an I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit;  for apart from Me you can do nothing.

If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch, and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you.

By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.


Feel free to share scripture that touches your soul and gets you throught the hard times, that lifts you up when your having a bad day, ect.

                             God Bless you   Terri

Hi Terri,
One of my favorite Scriptures is Psalm 27:4 -- "One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in His Temple."

Thinking upon this Scripture keeps me focused; kind of like looking into that mirror in 2Corinthians 3:18 and becoming more and more like Him. As I think on that I have to think of 1John 3:1-2. It reminds me that all the work of God in me (and you too) is going to be a smashing success! We're destined to be like He is!

What a thought! Makes we want to break out into singing the Alleluia Chorus, but don't sweet it, I won't. I've heard me sing before, so I'll just think about it!    ;D

God bless,

John1one

Hi John1one,

Sing brother, sing!!!! He, He.My favorite song is: "Lord I Lift your Name on High, Lord I love to sing your praises..... You came from Heaven to Earth to show the way....... In Church this song is soooo beautiful as it echos throught the Church. It gives me goose bumps.

My voice isn't angelic either but when it comes to singing to the lord, I let the vocal cords do their thing.

Thanks for sharing your favorite scripture!!!! I really like 2Corinthians 3-18. It gives hope, and I can see where it would keep you focused on the Lord. Also if each of us could see God in one another the world would be a much better place.

Thanks for sharing!! Have a great Day....
                        Your sis in Christ   Terri

                            (http://www.uponthisrock.com/newgrfx/jn1633.jpg)

Hi Symphony,

What is your favorite scripture? What lifts you up and gives you hope when your day is hard or trouble some? Or what scripture speaks to your heart and fills you with joy?  

I've shared mine, now it's your turn.


Hi Forrest,

Thanks for the scripture. The universe is small compare to God and all  he can do.

By the way I like all your cool welcome icons!!!!

                              Terri

(http://www.bibleverseart.com/images/art/armorofgodii.jpg)

Hi Ambassador4christ,

Really like your post!!! Great picture. Thanks for scripture.

Last night I was reading the Bible and I can upon Romans 13:8-12.

Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

For this, " You shall not commit Adultery, You shall not Murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covent," and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying,"You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Love does no wrong to a neighbor; love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.

And this do, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed.

The night is almost gone, and the day is at hand. Let us therefore lay aside the deeds of darkness  and  put on the armor of light.

I really liked that, and wanted to share it. I wish more people would love their neighbor as they love themselves. Or even just take time to get to know one another and except on another.
                    Have a great Day!!!
                       God Bless Terri

Luke 23:43

"Jesus answered him, 'I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.'"

It's a really encouraging verse.

Hi J.E.

Thanks, that is encouraging. I am writing down these verses in my journal so when bad days arise all these verses will be on hand and give me hope and inspiration. Also when others are having hard times to share with them as well.
                          Thanks J.E.
                         In Gods Love Terri

"...whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists..."  

(Hebrews 11:6b)

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But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligenly seek him.

God does not exist. He was, is, and always will be. We, the creation exists.

God is spirit, eternal. The creation is physical, temporal.

I thought this was neat...

The Bible in 55 Words:

God made,
Adam bit.
Noah arked,
Abraham split.

Jacob fooled,
Joseph ruled.

Bush talked,
Moses balked.
Pharaoh plagued,
People walked.

Sea divided,
Tablets guided.

40 years of sand,
Promised land.
Saul freaked,
David peeked.

Prophets warned,
Jesus born.

God walked,
Love talked.
Anger crucified,
Hope died.

Love rose,
Spirit flamed,
Word spread,
God remained.

Amen.

author of this: I dont know
author of the bible: God  :D

OLLIEEEEEEE...

(ain't that sorta splittin' hairs...?)

Okay.  Whatever.  I like it your way too.

You hav'n a bad day, Ollie?  (http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0UQDdAmIat2n5cfjYcJ2FBmgmxcpXDZB9a2H8mvkl3fGpZNFH1D5G9srtctdh3Ty2A22OuJCYXYXutb8rPcYlMaIrSiWDjDACQw0xVqZawe9!UkenKCz6HBB04uF3AEob/dogdayafternoon.jpg?dc=4675407420105273575)



Nice, Irish.  Thank you.

Hi All,

Thanks for the great scripture!!!

IrishAngel, I really like that poem,  thanks.

Symphony and Ollie, you guys are funny. I liked the splittin' hairs comment.
                                Terri

The angel spoke to a nobody like me a this is what is now recorded forever;

Luke 2:11

For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a savior which is Christ the Lord.


That says it all,  

unto you, that means me.

 Born in the city of David;  the one who will rule forever.

A savior:  I needed a Savior

Christ the Lord:  I needed this Savior, the Annointed one.




For unto me was born over two thousand years ago in the Kings city a new King who is the real king and he is the Christ,  He is the Lord and He was born to save me.  He came so I could be with him in the new city of the King.

HI Early57,

Thanks for the great scripture, I will add it to my journal.
                         Thanks  Terri

(http://www.christart.com/images_153free/VerseArt/2Corinthians5_7.jpg)

What a refreshing way to put my name. I like it.

It is the teacher in me. Cant keep from it.

EXIST
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HAIRSPLIT =TRUTH
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WAS, IS, ALWAYS WILL BE!

Alright. Let us like it God's way.

Not that day and not yet. I pray it keeps.

Your image was a red x in a square. Couldn't get it to come through??????

In Christian love,
Ollie

Very uplifting and edifying.

Thank you.

In the love of Christ.
Ollie

"Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and everyone that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him."

1 John 5:1

HI Ollie,

Thanks for your scrpiture. I was looking up scripture we covered in Chruch today and came upon Psalm 34, I loved it so I will share it with all of you. It's fits today perfect being Sunday and a day or worship..

Psalm 34: 1-7

I will bless the Lord at all times;

His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

My soul shall make its boast in the Lord;

And Let us exalt His name together.

I sought the Lord. and He answered me.

And delivered me from all my fears.

They looked to Him and were radiant,

And their faces shall never be ashamed.

This poor man cried and the Lord heard him,

And  saved him out of all his troubles.

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him. And rescue them.


The best part of this scripture is when we call on Him, God hears and answers and forgives and we have nothing to be ashamed of, he will continue to make us new and whole again. This is Greaaaaat!
                            Hope everyone has a good Sunday
                                         Surrounded in Gods Love
                                                      Terri

mmmm, Psalm 34, nice, delivering me from all my fears.  Thank you, Terri.

Ollie, thanks for yours too.  I John.  There we go, Ollie, how's this?...  (http://academic.evergreen.edu/b/bisper21/StanOlly.gif)

 "Gee, Ollie, look at the fix you've gotten us into now."

(no, sorry, not in the Bible, hehe)

NICE picture, A4C.

Very nice, Terri. Thank you.

Your welcome. To quote Terri, It is "greaaaaaat" Is that enough "a"? Not enough e? Oh well.

               "Stan"      "Ollie"

 I know Stan, It is a good one though. Never get into a fix unless there is a fine mess before hand!

Is it an expedient?


"Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing psalms.
James 5:13

Hi Guys,

When I am having a really Greaaaaat Day, I dance around my living room like Stan and Ollie. He, He. That would really be a funny sight. Huh?

                           Have a peaceful night
                                     Terri

"Do you really think that's very funny?" (http://www.oz.net/~daveb/images/Della_e130.jpg)

 Be still and know that I am God.Psalms 46:10.

God wants to be our guide thru every moment of every day, to be the center of everything we say and do, and be with us everywhere we go, but how often do we miss the gentle nudges He gives us, because we do not still our own thoughts, waste precious  time trying to come up with answers to our own prayers, or are too busy struggling to figure out solutions to our problems.  I am determined not to miss anything he wishes to do for me or to give to me, simply because I did not believe it possible, or wasn't looking, or was too busy with my own thoughts and duties to  be listening when he spoke.  "My sheep know my voice," said Jesus, "and they follow me."  When He leads us beside still waters, and nothing seems to be happening, and that mountain doesnt look like its going to move,  it`s then He desires for us to be still, that we quiet our hearts and minds, and listen. GOD IS GOD. He has the answers to all lifes questions, He knows what we need to say or what we need to do to resolve every situation, He even knows how to reach that person you cannot seem to reach.  How oft does He find us not listening?  

11 And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake
12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.     1 Kings 19:11-12 (King James Version)


We expect God to get our attention with a shout or a monumental event, but God doesn’t always move mountains when He speaks. Contrary, God often whispers when He speaks to us. That being the case, how can we hear what God’s saying if we don’t take the time to listen?

God wants us to take time away from our hectic lives and spend it with Him. Our world is full noise: traffic, radios, TVs, friends, family and even our own thoughts batter the silence. Noise becomes addictive; it’s difficult for us to be without it. Those of us who live in the city have lost our understanding of what quiet means.

God calls us back to rest in Him. In Him, we’ll find peace. In Him, we’ll find comfort. In Him, we’ll be refreshed. In Him, our perspectives will be reshaped. In Him, our tears are wiped away. In Him, our hurts are healed. In Him is life.
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Our God is a awesome God!