It's third down and a yard to go, Jason Maas, quarter back for the Edmonton Eskimos, gets in close behind his offensive line. Across from him are the front four for Saskatchewan , Andrew Greene weighing in at 315 pounds, Nate Davis also at 315 pounds, Terrel Jurineack at 280 and the anchor man, Fred Childress at 330 pounds. The Edmonton line has Leferud at 295, Charbonneau at 290, Carson at 293 and the light weight Annunziata at 288. Maas takes the ball and dives under his line and all the weight of these opposing men comes to bear on what Jason Maas has in his arms, a 16 ounce football. If you were to add it up there would be at least 2616 pounds piled up, all in an effort to stop that ball. It's when the officials have dug through the pile, taking player after player off to finally uncover the position of the ball, that it is finally discovered if the whole effort has been a success or not. The point is that there can be powerful forces on the surface, massive in appearance and intimidating to stand against, but it's what at the ground level of your life that counts for ultimate victory.
We have a little book mark in our home that says, ?Put your ear down close to your soul and listen hard.? What is it you hear or hope to hear when you listen to the heart beat of your soul? The answer can only be . . .
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If we live, we make mistakes. We will never be perfect here on earth, as in 'man's perfection?. Just last night, I got a note written in my Guestbook that told me to ?quit judging?, ?who do you think you are??, 'may God forgive you?. But, in telling me all that, the person wouldn't leave the page on which he found me ?judging?, nor would he give me an email address to ask the question. Plus, I found ?judging? in that very entry in the Guestbook.
Too often we think WE are closer to God than others. We forget that it is GOD that draws us closer to Him through the Word, and His Spirit. When we get to the point that we think we know what's in a person's heart, then we are getting a little arrogant. Only God knows my heart, and hopefully, He sees me a little different than the person writing that note.
I am not perfect. But, each day, I try to get closer to God. Like Paul, I have to make a conscious decision to ?press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling?. Only God can make me perfect (mature). If I make mistakes, only God is able to . . .
Too often we think WE are closer to God than others. We forget that it is GOD that draws us closer to Him through the Word, and His Spirit. When we get to the point that we think we know what's in a person's heart, then we are getting a little arrogant. Only God knows my heart, and hopefully, He sees me a little different than the person writing that note.
I am not perfect. But, each day, I try to get closer to God. Like Paul, I have to make a conscious decision to ?press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling?. Only God can make me perfect (mature). If I make mistakes, only God is able to . . .
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One of the underlying goals of space research is the search for life beyond ourselves.
When any of the building blocks of life, primarily water, carbon and nitrogen are found there is considerable excitement. The same is true for new suns with planets orbiting them. The thought is the same...maybe there is someone else out there.
Various geographic locations have led to speculation about them being doorways to other worlds. The pyramids of Egypt and Central America as well as Machu Pichu in South America have become fuel for people looking for celestial doorways.
Apparently even Sri Lanka is considered a doorway to other worlds.
History is full of sacred shrines where people have reported divine experiences such as Lourdes in France, Delphi in ancient Greece and Bethel of Genesis. People have considered the places holy and come to worship and seek guidance and healing.
The story in Genesis 28 describes the background to the town of Bethel which was . . .
When any of the building blocks of life, primarily water, carbon and nitrogen are found there is considerable excitement. The same is true for new suns with planets orbiting them. The thought is the same...maybe there is someone else out there.
Various geographic locations have led to speculation about them being doorways to other worlds. The pyramids of Egypt and Central America as well as Machu Pichu in South America have become fuel for people looking for celestial doorways.
Apparently even Sri Lanka is considered a doorway to other worlds.
History is full of sacred shrines where people have reported divine experiences such as Lourdes in France, Delphi in ancient Greece and Bethel of Genesis. People have considered the places holy and come to worship and seek guidance and healing.
The story in Genesis 28 describes the background to the town of Bethel which was . . .
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Hey, Jason--what's ice cold, sweet and sour, and Mom makes it in the summertime? Now Jason, our then 14-year-old clown, KNOWS and "loves" the answer, but he's not sipping right away--for he's ready to take on a dare and perform for the world! Watch him confidently pick up a juicy lemon slice, pop it in his mouth, and proceed to eat it straight. Watch Mom cringe, and you probably will too--right NOW, unless you're one of those strange people who delight in the SOUR things of life!
One thing's certain--whatever your taste buds, the "sour" stops there, for no one chooses the "sour stuff" in real LIFE. We stand in line at the lemonade stand of life expecting a cool, sweetened drink and sometimes we're surprised with a cruel sour blow--someone forgot to put the sugar in the lemonade! Are you alone? No--join the rest of us, who from time to time, end up with a real life LEMON, a situation as sour as the real lemon Jason can be dared to eat!
And WE're not alone-- for if you study God's Word, real people were sometimes served real lemons too--and they survived. For like it or not, real lemons show . . .
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It was 1798, William Wilberforce had battled against the political and commercial forces that were heavily invested in slave trading. For 10 years he had worked to almost no avail, after another defeat in the British Parliament, he returned home discouraged and tired. He opened his Bible and began to leaf through it. A small piece of paper fell out and fluttered to the floor. It was a letter written to him from John Wesley shortly before his death. Wilberforce read it again:
?Unless the divine power has raised you up? I see not how you can go through your glorious enterprise in opposing that abominable practice of slavery, which is the scandal of religion, of England , and of human nature. Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils. But if God be for you, who can be against you? Are all of them together stronger than God? Oh, be not weary of well-doing. Go on in the name of God, and in the power of His might.?
The challenge for Christians is to stand firm, to be resolute in times of godlessness, to persist in times of divine opportunity, to be humble for the enabling . . .
?Unless the divine power has raised you up? I see not how you can go through your glorious enterprise in opposing that abominable practice of slavery, which is the scandal of religion, of England , and of human nature. Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils. But if God be for you, who can be against you? Are all of them together stronger than God? Oh, be not weary of well-doing. Go on in the name of God, and in the power of His might.?
The challenge for Christians is to stand firm, to be resolute in times of godlessness, to persist in times of divine opportunity, to be humble for the enabling . . .
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The Spur Article Count: 92
Marcia Laycock is a pastor's wife and freelance writer living in Alberta Canada. Her devotional book The Spur of the Moment has been endorsed by Janette Oke, Phil Callaway and others. To order, and to view more of Marcia's writing, see her web site - www.vinemarc.com
Wonders of Creation Article Count: 37
Written By Richard Gunther.
Harris Dvores Article Count: 1
Harris Dvores is a corporate lawyer in Orlando, Florida. But only from 9 to 5. For more than 20 years, he has pursued his passion to create: everything from Christian music and church skits, to Star Trek scripts and board games. His new website, www.harrisdvores.com, is a playground for the mind and spirit. A Jewish believer, Harris has been given truly amazing stories to share about the power of God.
Rev. Spence Laycock Article Count: 49
Rev. Spence Laycock pastors at Church of the Open Bible, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada.
Pastor Bert Nieuwenhuis Article Count: 2
Pastor Bert Nieuwenhuis is the interim pastor at Somerset Bible Chapel, Manitoba, Canada.
Diane Davis Article Count: 1
Diane Davis, a former policewoman in Toronto, recently retired from a lengthy career as a civilian member of the Ontario Provincial Police. Amongst many things, she is now turning her attention to writing, music, and her 5 grandchildren. She is also Pastor Tim's mom.
Melva's Devotions Article Count: 48
Blog Writings by Melva Cooper.
Melva Cooper is a wife, mother and grandmother from Jonesboro, Arkansas. God has given her, in her retirement years, the ministry of writing for HIM. "Even in old age, you will still produce fruit" is a verse He has given her (Psalm 92:14). And it is her desire to serve Him all the days of her life.
Barb's Mantle Article Count: 59
Barbara, a Christian homemaker, began her Web Site through encouragement from her son, and a dream. It quickly became a ministry for the Lord. She began writing devotionals to encourage, inspire, and build up spiritually those coming to her site. Barbara is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Sandra Boyte Article Count: 10
Writing poetry that brings glory to God is Sandra's passion. No matter where she has lived, or what she has gone through, she has found that God is always there before her to lead her in His paths and to catch her when she falls. Married, with two sons two granddaughters on the way, Sandra's future goals include writing more poetry trying her hand at writing short devotionals for children.
Dr. Harold McNabb Article Count: 98
Dr. Harold McNabb pastors at Westshore Presbyterian Church in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Peggie's Den Article Count: 77
"Ever feel as though life is a lions' den and like Daniel, you're right in the middle of it all? Enjoy these "Devotions from the Den" (Lions 'n Life at Peggie's Place) and delight in God's promises of love, joy and peace for whatever is happening in YOUR den today!"
Misc Article Count: 77
Miscellaneous archived items.