Grace's place is an excellent expression of effectively sharing the Gospel with people from the community. It's a wonderful initiative that is run at my Corps Placement, Moonee Ponds Salvation Army on Fridays, 10am onwards.
It is held in the back hall, which is considerably large in size. When the leaders first walk in, it is merely just an empty hall. But by the time the people start rolling in, it has been transformed into a beautiful sanctuary. A place that is a refuge for some, a happy place, filled with joy, love and acceptance. The lower and middle class are well represented. Many come through the doors who need Jesus, and whom the community has forgotten about or, rejected. This is not the case at Grace's Place. It's set up with round tables with brightly coloured tableclothes drapped over them. There's board games, crosswords, coffee, tea, biscuits..It's truly amazing. There are also some couches along of the walls near the Welfare Office - Anyone can sit there, but generally those who are at the Salvo's for Welfare sit there.
After 45 mins or so of good fellowship, There is an intentional discussion time, where the leader will write a question or phrase on the whiteboard and all those in attendance, as well as the leader explore the question or phrase further. The best part is that the Welfare clients join in as well. They love it. After half an our of discussion we share in a meal together. After that there is a Mini Worship service, where we sing some songs, read the Word and then have a short sermon/devotional.
I had the awesome oppurtunity to lead this last Friday, as the Corps Officers were on Holidays. For discussion time I wrote on the board "What is love?" The discussion time was wonderful. Lots of the welfare clients joined in, as well as the other people who were there for Grace's Place. All up there was about 25-30 sharing in discussion. A big pool of idea's, suggestions, views and experiences. It was wonderful. Discussion time finished and we then shared in a meal together.
For our worship session we sang some songs of Praise, thanking God for all He is doing! I then spoke about love and what the Bible had to say about it. The three Scriptures I used all had different dimensions of love, but they all led back to the same principle. To be like Jesus, we MUST love. The Scriptures were:
1st Corinthians 13:1-8 & 15
Galations 5:22-26
John 3:16
I thank God so much for the oppurtunity to minister in this way @ Grace's Place and Praise God for the lives changed because of Him. Read these verses and tell me what you think about what the Bible is saying about LOVE.
Miss you all - God Bless!
Monday, May 7, 2007
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Lectio Divina
We had Spiritual Formation today and we learnt about a method of Prayers call 'Lectio Divina.'The term 'Lectio Divina' is Latin for divine reading, spiritual reading, or "holy reading," and represents a method of prayer and scriptural reading intended to promote communion (conversation) with God and to provide special spiritual insights. It is a way of praying with Scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray from God's Word.
I've done a bit of reading up on this and there is basically 4 moments in this method of prayer. They are:
Lectio (Selection)
Read the passage slowly several times.
Meditatio (Practise)
Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular import. It is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one's own life.
Oratio (Prayer)
Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.
Contemplatio (Survey)
Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.
I really felt God speak clearly to me during this time of prayer today. We focused on the Scripture found in John 14: 21-26. You can look it up for yourselves, But the part where God spoke clearly was where He said "The Holy Spirit will teach you everything". Over the past couples of weeks Satan has been reminding me of my shortcomings, failures and how I don't understand or know everything straight away. He's taken pleasure when I see how there are so many other awesome Christian's/leaders and how I'm not up th that same standard as maybe others in my session are, but that's ok because the Holy Spirit will teach me everything. It's a process in which I will learn constantly and consistently. It won't all happen at once.
I am thankful for this method of communication with God. May I continually learn from God's Holy Spirit and may I continue to seek out direction from God.
Where are you at with God now? Do you connect with Him each time that you pray? Mayb you could try this method of prayer. Glory to God in His church, for Christ's sake - Amen!
Miss you all!!!
P.S - I've started reading the Bible cover-to-cover (well sort of) I read Some chapters from Genesis and Matthew...So I'm moving through both testaments at the same time. It's exciting - God is so very good!! Maybe God will lay it upon your heart to do it also. Hallelujah!
I've done a bit of reading up on this and there is basically 4 moments in this method of prayer. They are:
Lectio (Selection)
Read the passage slowly several times.
Meditatio (Practise)
Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular import. It is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one's own life.
Oratio (Prayer)
Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.
Contemplatio (Survey)
Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.
I really felt God speak clearly to me during this time of prayer today. We focused on the Scripture found in John 14: 21-26. You can look it up for yourselves, But the part where God spoke clearly was where He said "The Holy Spirit will teach you everything". Over the past couples of weeks Satan has been reminding me of my shortcomings, failures and how I don't understand or know everything straight away. He's taken pleasure when I see how there are so many other awesome Christian's/leaders and how I'm not up th that same standard as maybe others in my session are, but that's ok because the Holy Spirit will teach me everything. It's a process in which I will learn constantly and consistently. It won't all happen at once.
I am thankful for this method of communication with God. May I continually learn from God's Holy Spirit and may I continue to seek out direction from God.
Where are you at with God now? Do you connect with Him each time that you pray? Mayb you could try this method of prayer. Glory to God in His church, for Christ's sake - Amen!
Miss you all!!!
P.S - I've started reading the Bible cover-to-cover (well sort of) I read Some chapters from Genesis and Matthew...So I'm moving through both testaments at the same time. It's exciting - God is so very good!! Maybe God will lay it upon your heart to do it also. Hallelujah!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
A wonderful day!!!
I led prayers this morning at College and I decided to get everyone to write down the alphabet and then write down words of praise to God next to each letter. When we finished this we had a prayer time where there was opportunity to loudly speak our prayers to God! It was fantastic. People all over the place we're saying words and sentences of praise. God is so good. He was happy!
We then had Theology A (Salvation Army) This was good. We spoke about lots of things. One of the mains things was the fact that God doesn't grade sin, to Him, it's all bad and equally bad. We also spoke about the sixth Salvation Army Doctrine. "We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so thst whosoever will may be saved." - We spoke about Christ's suffering and death and that He did it so that anyone who seeks Him out for forgiveness and steps into a relationship with Him, will be saved. This is open to ANYBODY, Not just the Jews, and not Just the Gentiles, EVERYBODY!! Jews, Gentiles, Black and white - EVERYBODY you can think of!
After class I went somewhere that holds a VERY VERY special place in my heart. The Williamstown Salvation Army for Home League. This is a beautiful expression of a faithful Corps. These people are incredibly faithful. They may be getting older, But they're loving the Lord more and more each day as He reveals more of Himself to them. I love each of them dearly. This Corps has some remarkable people who continually strive for Holiness and strive to be like Jesus. Two people for example are Major Ruth Bennett and Dorothy. They are both faithful servants of Christ and I am incredibly blessed to know them. They bless me in very special ways. PLEASE pray for this Corps. This is a Corps of Prayer Warriors, faithful intercessors who long to see revival. Join them with your prayers.
Tomorrow I have 'Grace's Place' @ Moonee Ponds...I'm leading it as the CO's are away on vacation (Furlough). I'll blog more about what it actually is and how I went tomorrow.
God is faithful. He loves us and cares for us dearly. He's desperate to see people turn unto Him. May WE be Jesus to those who are yet to know Him. God Bless you as you experience His ocean of love, forgiveness, salvation and grace.
Serving under the Risen King Jesus,
Cadet Stobes xoxo
We then had Theology A (Salvation Army) This was good. We spoke about lots of things. One of the mains things was the fact that God doesn't grade sin, to Him, it's all bad and equally bad. We also spoke about the sixth Salvation Army Doctrine. "We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so thst whosoever will may be saved." - We spoke about Christ's suffering and death and that He did it so that anyone who seeks Him out for forgiveness and steps into a relationship with Him, will be saved. This is open to ANYBODY, Not just the Jews, and not Just the Gentiles, EVERYBODY!! Jews, Gentiles, Black and white - EVERYBODY you can think of!
After class I went somewhere that holds a VERY VERY special place in my heart. The Williamstown Salvation Army for Home League. This is a beautiful expression of a faithful Corps. These people are incredibly faithful. They may be getting older, But they're loving the Lord more and more each day as He reveals more of Himself to them. I love each of them dearly. This Corps has some remarkable people who continually strive for Holiness and strive to be like Jesus. Two people for example are Major Ruth Bennett and Dorothy. They are both faithful servants of Christ and I am incredibly blessed to know them. They bless me in very special ways. PLEASE pray for this Corps. This is a Corps of Prayer Warriors, faithful intercessors who long to see revival. Join them with your prayers.
Tomorrow I have 'Grace's Place' @ Moonee Ponds...I'm leading it as the CO's are away on vacation (Furlough). I'll blog more about what it actually is and how I went tomorrow.
God is faithful. He loves us and cares for us dearly. He's desperate to see people turn unto Him. May WE be Jesus to those who are yet to know Him. God Bless you as you experience His ocean of love, forgiveness, salvation and grace.
Serving under the Risen King Jesus,
Cadet Stobes xoxo
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Relational Evangelism
God has really challenged me about Relational Evengelism lately. I even presented a tutorial on it to my Mission Foundations class. Here are some fo the notes from it.
The theological basis for relational evangelism comes from a perspective on the doctrine of the incarnation. In John 1:14, we read that “...the word of God became flesh and dwelt among us”. The Greek term for flesh, here, is sarx, which is used when referring to flesh, muscles, tissue and the like. The implication is that the Jesus, who was born, was a human being through and through. The term, “incarnation” is taken from the Greek word, “in carne” or literally, “in the flesh”. Yet at the very same time Jesus was and is also fully, God. To put it another way, God, not ceasing to be God, became a human. To diminish either characteristic in our understanding of Jesus, leads us to false theology.
Relational evangelism emphasizes that the incarnation is the ultimate example of God initiating personal, intimate contact with mankind in the context of a relationship. In Christ, we have “...the visible expression of the invisible God”. (Colossians 3:15 JBP) We can “Behold the glory of the Father” because Jesus came to us “in the flesh” In John's Epistle, (I John 1) he emphasizes that they had their senses exposed to Jesus (we have heard, seen and touched Him). Through the incarnation the Infinite God became the Infinite Personal God. It is also interesting to note that the term “dwelt” in John 1:14 is an Aramaic term which is translated, “pitching one's tent.” The imagery is rich, as we have a Saviour who did not merely put in an appearance for an hour or a day, but who “pitched his tent” among the human race, consenting to “make Himself nothing." (Phil. 2:7)
This is the truth of the incarnation that gives relational evangelism its methodology for reaching the lost. As God personally brought the Good News to mankind, so we are to “incarnate” Christ to the lost, that is, to break through, (pitch our tent) significantly into the lives of the pre-Christian for the purpose of not only verbalizing the Gospel but also to live it before them. As Christ lives His life through the believer, they see the “visible expression of the invisible God” as well as hearing the Word of salvation.
Evangelism is the duty of all Christians. The great commission at the end of Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 28:19) is a commission for all who follow Jesus Christ: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” There are reasons as to why we must do this and do it with a joyful heart. Christ commands us to do this, the world urgently needs the Gospel and the fields are already “ripe for harvest” (John 4:35). So why have we become so complacent in this and not moving out and building relationships? God commands us to do this.
We share our faith because we cannot contain ourselves. This was true of the early church. When the religious authorities ordered the disciples to stop preaching the gospel, Peter’s answer described their burning desire: “For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20).
Evangelism is not a matter of knowing all the answers, nor does it require that we have a sophisticated theological argument. Instead, it is a natural outgrowth of a deep faith that drives Christians to share their faith. It is something good that we want others to enjoy. Something we can’t contain because we are so excited by it. That’s the Good News of Christ Jesus!
Relational evangelism is something that I am very passionate about. Not because it’s easy or less work than other forms of evangelism, but because I can relate to people more because of our common interests. Relational evangelism just makes sense to me. Its potential is huge and if done correctly can be a mighty work for the Kingdom of Heaven. It’s combining things that you love. Your love for Christ combined with your love for hobbies/activities. Your Christlikeness will just ooze out of you and as you journey with people they WILL see Christ. They will notice that something is different and the faith journey begins. How exciting! God is so good – Hallelujah!
During the tutorial discussion, some people had a bit of an issue with me using the phrase 'Evagelism is the DUTY of ALL Christians... What do you think? I'm very interested to read peoples thoughts on this.
God Bless - Miss you all!
Love, Stobielicious!
The theological basis for relational evangelism comes from a perspective on the doctrine of the incarnation. In John 1:14, we read that “...the word of God became flesh and dwelt among us”. The Greek term for flesh, here, is sarx, which is used when referring to flesh, muscles, tissue and the like. The implication is that the Jesus, who was born, was a human being through and through. The term, “incarnation” is taken from the Greek word, “in carne” or literally, “in the flesh”. Yet at the very same time Jesus was and is also fully, God. To put it another way, God, not ceasing to be God, became a human. To diminish either characteristic in our understanding of Jesus, leads us to false theology.
Relational evangelism emphasizes that the incarnation is the ultimate example of God initiating personal, intimate contact with mankind in the context of a relationship. In Christ, we have “...the visible expression of the invisible God”. (Colossians 3:15 JBP) We can “Behold the glory of the Father” because Jesus came to us “in the flesh” In John's Epistle, (I John 1) he emphasizes that they had their senses exposed to Jesus (we have heard, seen and touched Him). Through the incarnation the Infinite God became the Infinite Personal God. It is also interesting to note that the term “dwelt” in John 1:14 is an Aramaic term which is translated, “pitching one's tent.” The imagery is rich, as we have a Saviour who did not merely put in an appearance for an hour or a day, but who “pitched his tent” among the human race, consenting to “make Himself nothing." (Phil. 2:7)
This is the truth of the incarnation that gives relational evangelism its methodology for reaching the lost. As God personally brought the Good News to mankind, so we are to “incarnate” Christ to the lost, that is, to break through, (pitch our tent) significantly into the lives of the pre-Christian for the purpose of not only verbalizing the Gospel but also to live it before them. As Christ lives His life through the believer, they see the “visible expression of the invisible God” as well as hearing the Word of salvation.
Evangelism is the duty of all Christians. The great commission at the end of Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 28:19) is a commission for all who follow Jesus Christ: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” There are reasons as to why we must do this and do it with a joyful heart. Christ commands us to do this, the world urgently needs the Gospel and the fields are already “ripe for harvest” (John 4:35). So why have we become so complacent in this and not moving out and building relationships? God commands us to do this.
We share our faith because we cannot contain ourselves. This was true of the early church. When the religious authorities ordered the disciples to stop preaching the gospel, Peter’s answer described their burning desire: “For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20).
Evangelism is not a matter of knowing all the answers, nor does it require that we have a sophisticated theological argument. Instead, it is a natural outgrowth of a deep faith that drives Christians to share their faith. It is something good that we want others to enjoy. Something we can’t contain because we are so excited by it. That’s the Good News of Christ Jesus!
Relational evangelism is something that I am very passionate about. Not because it’s easy or less work than other forms of evangelism, but because I can relate to people more because of our common interests. Relational evangelism just makes sense to me. Its potential is huge and if done correctly can be a mighty work for the Kingdom of Heaven. It’s combining things that you love. Your love for Christ combined with your love for hobbies/activities. Your Christlikeness will just ooze out of you and as you journey with people they WILL see Christ. They will notice that something is different and the faith journey begins. How exciting! God is so good – Hallelujah!
During the tutorial discussion, some people had a bit of an issue with me using the phrase 'Evagelism is the DUTY of ALL Christians... What do you think? I'm very interested to read peoples thoughts on this.
God Bless - Miss you all!
Love, Stobielicious!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
God shall have all there is of...........
"God shall have all there is of William Booth"
The famous words of the founder of The Salvation Army. It wasn't "God shall have bits and pieces of William Booth" or even "God can have this and that of William Booth" Can you imagine if he did say that? Would God's full blessing or anointing be on him? This question makes me think, Does God have all there is of me and you? Does God have all there is of ALL Salvation Army Corps or Social Programmes? My guess is probably not. I desperately long for the day when every aspect and facit of The Salvation Army are on fire, passionate Christians that are filled with the Holy Spirit. People who will not be satisfied doing it their own way. Who will whole-heartedly seek out God's will and His desires. Men and Women who will not be content with the idea of leaving a dark, lost soul in the world! God has really challenged me recently - saying "Aaron as if you being in College is an excuse for souls not to be saved, get out there in your spare time and share the love, grace and free gift of Salvation to ALL people" It's SO true! The walls of 303 are NO BOUNDARY and should not be seen as that, while we're in here. Sure we won't have as much oppurtunity to witness, but there will STILL BE OPPORTUNITIES! God has also challenged me "Instead of wasting your time Stobie complaining about the mundane things, get on your knee's, put your head to the floor and PRAY...Bury yourself in MY word..."
From this day forward, God shall TRULY have all this is of Aaron Stobie!
Lord Bless Your Army - In Your mighty name!
The famous words of the founder of The Salvation Army. It wasn't "God shall have bits and pieces of William Booth" or even "God can have this and that of William Booth" Can you imagine if he did say that? Would God's full blessing or anointing be on him? This question makes me think, Does God have all there is of me and you? Does God have all there is of ALL Salvation Army Corps or Social Programmes? My guess is probably not. I desperately long for the day when every aspect and facit of The Salvation Army are on fire, passionate Christians that are filled with the Holy Spirit. People who will not be satisfied doing it their own way. Who will whole-heartedly seek out God's will and His desires. Men and Women who will not be content with the idea of leaving a dark, lost soul in the world! God has really challenged me recently - saying "Aaron as if you being in College is an excuse for souls not to be saved, get out there in your spare time and share the love, grace and free gift of Salvation to ALL people" It's SO true! The walls of 303 are NO BOUNDARY and should not be seen as that, while we're in here. Sure we won't have as much oppurtunity to witness, but there will STILL BE OPPORTUNITIES! God has also challenged me "Instead of wasting your time Stobie complaining about the mundane things, get on your knee's, put your head to the floor and PRAY...Bury yourself in MY word..."
From this day forward, God shall TRULY have all this is of Aaron Stobie!
Lord Bless Your Army - In Your mighty name!
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Hebrews 7:23-28.
I preached a couple of weeks ago, at the Thornbury Salvation Army. Here's some of the notes from that message...
Hebrews 7:23-28 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25Therefore he is able to save completely[c] those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
26Such a high priest meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
1. He is able to save unto the uttermost – It doesn’t matter how deep people go into sin, God can save them. Paul said ‘’Christ came to save sinners, of whom I am the chief’’ Look at Paul when he still bore the name of Saul. He was a Pharisee, he thought he was about the best man God put in the world. But he hated Christ and Christians. He thought he was doing God a HUGE favour when he looked for Christians and put them to death. Can God do anything with such a man? YES! One day on the Damascus road He stopped this man, convicted him of his sin and transformed him COMPLETELY. The chief of sinners became the chief of saints. ‘’He saves them to the uttermost’’
2. God is able to transform lives – Some people think that salvation is intended only to save from hell. No, as we come to Christ, not only does He save our souls, He changes our lives. Has your life been changed? When you come to Christ as the old preachers used to say ‘’the things you once loved, you now hate and the things you hated, you know love.’’ The truly converted person has an altogether changed attitude about everything. Before they were saved they saw no harm in many worldly practices. After they have been saved they say ‘’I can’t do that now, I am a child of God’’
3. God is able to keep us from falling – Do you believe it? Jude 24 says ‘’Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy’’ ! Paul says that ‘’For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.’’ What a promise!! HALLELUJAH!
4. God is able to keep His promises – God called Abraham and told him that from his loins there would come a great nation and from that nation would come the world’s Messiah and Saviour. But Abraham was 100 years old and his wife, Sarah was 90 years old. How could they have a child? But God made His promise and Abraham believed it, although Sarah laughed at it. To her the idea was ridiculous. But God performed a miracle and Isaac was born. God kept His promise! God’s book is full of promises of God and God is ABLE to keep every one of them. A dear old lady put the two letters ‘’T & P,’’ by many of the promises in the Bible. When she was asked what she meant by using these letters alongside these promises she replied, ‘’I meant that they had been tried and proved’’
Hebrews 7:25 - Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
HALLELUJAH!!
If you want full notes, let me know. Blessings!!
Hebrews 7:23-28 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25Therefore he is able to save completely[c] those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
26Such a high priest meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
1. He is able to save unto the uttermost – It doesn’t matter how deep people go into sin, God can save them. Paul said ‘’Christ came to save sinners, of whom I am the chief’’ Look at Paul when he still bore the name of Saul. He was a Pharisee, he thought he was about the best man God put in the world. But he hated Christ and Christians. He thought he was doing God a HUGE favour when he looked for Christians and put them to death. Can God do anything with such a man? YES! One day on the Damascus road He stopped this man, convicted him of his sin and transformed him COMPLETELY. The chief of sinners became the chief of saints. ‘’He saves them to the uttermost’’
2. God is able to transform lives – Some people think that salvation is intended only to save from hell. No, as we come to Christ, not only does He save our souls, He changes our lives. Has your life been changed? When you come to Christ as the old preachers used to say ‘’the things you once loved, you now hate and the things you hated, you know love.’’ The truly converted person has an altogether changed attitude about everything. Before they were saved they saw no harm in many worldly practices. After they have been saved they say ‘’I can’t do that now, I am a child of God’’
3. God is able to keep us from falling – Do you believe it? Jude 24 says ‘’Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy’’ ! Paul says that ‘’For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our Lord.’’ What a promise!! HALLELUJAH!
4. God is able to keep His promises – God called Abraham and told him that from his loins there would come a great nation and from that nation would come the world’s Messiah and Saviour. But Abraham was 100 years old and his wife, Sarah was 90 years old. How could they have a child? But God made His promise and Abraham believed it, although Sarah laughed at it. To her the idea was ridiculous. But God performed a miracle and Isaac was born. God kept His promise! God’s book is full of promises of God and God is ABLE to keep every one of them. A dear old lady put the two letters ‘’T & P,’’ by many of the promises in the Bible. When she was asked what she meant by using these letters alongside these promises she replied, ‘’I meant that they had been tried and proved’’
Hebrews 7:25 - Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
HALLELUJAH!!
If you want full notes, let me know. Blessings!!
Monday, April 23, 2007
My new friend, Gracie....
I have a new found friend! Her name is Gracie and she has a beautiful spirit and personality. She has loads of energy and as far as I can tell, she loves life. She is a very fast runner and loves the halls of the Training College. She is so much fun to be around and cause hours of good laughter. Gracie is my new pet Hermit Crab!
She is pretty big for a Hermit Crab. She really is incredibly active, she can probably run faster than me. She is beautiful because God created her. She is apart of his marvellous creation. I will hopefully get Gracie another Hermit Crab friend...Haven;t even begun to think of names yet. You can come visit her anytime you want.
I trust the Lord has been drenching you in love and blessings!!
Missing you all!
Love & Prayers always,
Cadet Stobielicious!
She is pretty big for a Hermit Crab. She really is incredibly active, she can probably run faster than me. She is beautiful because God created her. She is apart of his marvellous creation. I will hopefully get Gracie another Hermit Crab friend...Haven;t even begun to think of names yet. You can come visit her anytime you want.
I trust the Lord has been drenching you in love and blessings!!
Missing you all!
Love & Prayers always,
Cadet Stobielicious!
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