http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal It's not just church...it's Life. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:39:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Scripture: “To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy – to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty and power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore. “ ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/07/02/god-is-able/ Scripture: “Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish law.” Titus 3:9   Observation: Head knowledge is not as important as the condition of our heart. In verse 14 of chapter 3, Paul places a challenge before Titus, he states “Our people must ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/07/01/head-vs-heart/ Scripture: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” Titus 2:11-12 Observation: The appearance and presence of Christ brings about transformation. The old way ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/30/transformation/ Scripture: “Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. For great is your love toward me; you ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/29/an-undivided-heart/ Scripture: “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” — 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Observation: ALL scripture, every single word, is the inspired word of God. Knowing this truth gives confidence in the ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/27/its-good-for-me/ Scripture: “And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/26/the-pressure%e2%80%99s-off/ Scripture: “’Even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.” ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/25/even-now/ Scripture: “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” — 1Tim 6:6-8   Observation: This scripture tells us the key to great gain is godliness paired with ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/24/godliness-and-contentment/ Scripture: “The sins of some men are quite evident going before them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after. Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.” — 1 Tim. 5:24-25   Observation: In this verse, Paul is warning Timothy not to make judgments on ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/23/give-it-some-time/ Scripture: “…rather train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”— 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Observation: In these verses, Paul is giving instructions to Timothy for the body of believers. He tells ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/22/bring-it/     Scripture: “It is a trustworthy statement: if anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a good work.” — 1 Timothy 3:1 Observation: In this verse Paul continues to give Timothy instructions on leading and managing the church body. He declares an overseers’ task to be noble and then goes on ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/21/a-good-work/ Scripture: “Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, ‘Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord, but the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.’ … She came and told the man ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/20/the-great-provider/ Scripture: “And as they still went on and talked, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.” — II Kings 2:11  Observation: Taken to heaven in a chariot of fire, now that’s an exit! What a way to go ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/19/mystery/ Scripture: “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in the will of God.” — Colossians 4:12  Observation: I’ve learned a lot about prayer this week through Paul’s letter to the Colossians. In ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/18/prayer-warrior/ Scripture: “For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” — Colossians 3:3 Observation: What does it mean to be dead? I mean dead people don’t have any rights or entitlements, do they? Don’t they give those up upon death? They can try to plan ahead before they die ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/17/dead-or-alive/ Scripture: “Now Elijah, the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.’” — I Kings 17:1 Observation: Elijah pops on the scene and in his first act he ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/16/holiness/  Scripture: “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/15/intercession/ Scripture: “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/14/contentment/ Scripture: "I press on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3 Observation: All thunderstorms require instability (potential) and lift. The lift is the mechanism that releases the instability. We say that the atmosphere is unstable when air rising in a cloud is warmer ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/13/god-storms/   Scripture: "Do all things without grumbling or disputing." — Philippians 2:14 Observation: This verse is speaking to more than just controlling words or emotion when doing something. It is pointing to a continual state of heart and mind that moves beyond personal desires and rests fully in Christ-like obedience. Application: This one stings a little. ... http://pinelake.org/blogs/lifejournal/2009/06/12/be-my-everything/