Monday, February 22, 2016

Shortcuts to God vs. True Devotion to Christ

It is foolish to look for shortcuts to God.
The world is flooded with shortcuts and sells them to you cheaply, so you can practice them in your spare time.
The real answer is true  devotion to  Christ The Lord.
A lot of people might fall for one shortcut or another to God,
but the true Christian will worship Christ with a pure heart and mind.
Deeds of kindness and virtue, he will do.
For Christ is our Lord and Savior 
He has built his house on the rock of the Lord
Amen

  

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Treasure in Heaven vs Treasure on Earth


By Rachel Sittig

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be.
If your treasure is in heaven, your heart will be in heaven, 
but if your treasure is on earth, your heart will be on earth. 
When you do good deeds, you gather treasure in heaven. When you buy and sell worldly goods, your treasure will be on earth.

Worshipping God 
We worship God by prayer and giving to others 
When we give to others it gives the glory to the Lord
We give time, talent, and treasure to the kingdom of God

Direct Prayer 
Prayer to God is not a game 
In prayer you should ask for what you need
God will give you what he thinks is best
He is all knowing of both your heart and mind

Amen


Devotion to Christ


Devotion to Christ means that you worship regularly

When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to stand in the synagogue or on street corners so that you may see them. 
Amen I say to thee, they have their reward. 
But when you pray, close the door and pray to your Father who sees in secret and your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
In praying do no babble like the pagans, who think they will be heard because their many words. 
Matthew 6:5-7 - Where two or three have together in my name, I am there in their midst.


Give to others 
Whoever has 2 coats should share with the who has none. 
Freely you have received, now freely give 
Christ is God's gift to mankind, so follow God's example and give. 


Pray for others 
The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.
You may help others in a way you may not know.

Help others too 
In the church and outside the church, God loves all so help all who are in need.

Volunteer
Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the least of the brothers of mine, you did for me.
As each has received a gift, let us use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace. 
1 Peter - Then I head the voice of the lord saying, "Whom shall I send?" Who will go for us? Here I am, I said, send me.
One gives freely, yet grows grows all the richer, while another with much only suffers want.

Be kind

Keep your marriage and children together.
Compromise fidelity and give each other space 
Supporting each other, helping each other with chores and caring for children. 

Do not be lukewarm 

Would you go to church on Sunday and not think of God the rest of the week? Would you call yourself a Christian and not help others?

The angels showed me the water of the river of life. Crystal bright, it flowed from the throne of God and the lamb. The tree of life was planted on each side of the river producing 12 kinds of fruit. (Revelation 22: 1-5) Everyone in this city was devoted to Christ.




Tuesday, January 26, 2016

How Can I Think and Act Almost Like Jesus? (HCIT&AALJ)


When I feel sad, I pray
When I feel scared, I hold my crucifix
When I feel lonely, I remember that God is by my side
When I am mad, I recite bible verses
When I am nervous, I pray to be in the moment
When I am depressed, I think about the good things I have done
When I am tempted, I recite Hail Mary prayers
When I am jealous, I think about others
When someone is sick, I pray for them
When others need help, I help them
When a baby is born, I bless them and give them a gift
When others want something different than me, I compromise
When I am happy, I rejoice in the lord

Amen

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Compassion is True Religion

Compassion is the true religion of our God and King
For the compassionate are just and fair to the needy
they pay for the needs of others
And help other in physical and spiritual needs
They care for the poor and teach the young faith
They visit the elderly and feed the hungry
They minister to the sick in both mental and physical hospitals
They uplift the week and care for orphans however they can

Amen

Our God is Love

Our God is love and joy and peace
Ever giving and forgiving
Generosity is his name
Light flows from his being
He helps all who are in need
He will not leave, nor forsake you
in his generosity

Amen