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1. Lack of motivation. A talent is irrelevant if a person is not motivated to use it. Motivation may be external (for example, social approval) or internal (satisfaction from a job well-done, for instance). External sources tend to be transient, while internal sources tend to produce more consistent performance.

Why Intelligent People Fail from Michael Anissimov

Just received this interesting idea … it’s called the Band of Blessing

This is an arm band which serves as a reminder to be a blessing. Cool.

See the site too: bandofblessing.org

… specifically, we have to pass an inspection by the end of September. To pass we need:

1. new winter tires (they are simply worn down, no profile left)
2. a new timing belt has to be put in (it’s a diesel motor and at 125,000 km, the belt has to be replaced for the inspection)
3. new brake pads (rear – the red warning light has been on now for months)

Costs:

1. tires and rims, 100- per tire or total 400- (they are big tires, it’s a van)
2. timing belt replacement is 500- (it takes several hours work to replace)
3. brake pads will probably cost 250- (last time that’s what it cost)

Deadline:

The inspection must be done by the end of September or we pay a fine

Why help:

The van is how we help others by traveling to those in need, transporting people and goods to help the poor and getting to our mission partners. We just don’t have the money to do all this at once. So I decided to take this to you in the hope you can a) donate, b) if not donate, pass the message on.

And since I left this quite late we are able to borrow the money to get through the inspection, but the money must be repaid by the end of October (I hate trying to raise funds since I’m terrible at it anyway … that’s why I left this appeal so late)

Will you be updated?

Yes, anyone who donates and gives an email address will receive an update from me as to how much was raised and when the loan gets paid back. If you don’t want an email, I’ll post the update on this page about the progress as well.

Ron in China (with camel)

How can you help?

Here is the PayPal button (which links to one of missionary organizations translated “Branch Ministries e.V.”)

Of, if you are in the USA and prefer to send a check, please use this address:

Ripe For Harvest World Outreach (201)
2824 N. Power Rd #113282
Mesa AZ 85215-1674 USA

Checks MUST be payable to

Ripe For Harvest #201

(if cheques are not specifically marked with the #201 the donation will NOT reach us!)

Wow, thank you already just for reading all this! A quick prayer for my missions work is also appreciated :-)

God bless, Ron

What others say (when we came by car):
“We were so burned out we contemplating stopping our ministry, but then you came…”
“The books, clothes and soap you brought have made such a difference to the kids, our orphans just appreciate your efforts so much…”

If you have questions, please contact me: Twitter (@30dp) | Facebook (rons place) | Email: ron@xodigo.com

Update 31 October:

Dear friends,

I want to express my appreciation for your generosity. We have now raised 235- Euro. Your personal commitment is incredibly helpful to reach our goal. Your assistance means so much to me. Thank you from all of us.

Sincerely, Ron

7 Things to Remember on Mother’s Day

The curious angel asked, “Whatcha doin’, God, working a puzzle?” “No,” God answered, smiling, “I’m making a family.” The idea was interesting, and the curious angel began asking questions, “A family… sure are a lot of parts. What are the big pieces?” “Those are the fathers.” “Aren’t they too large?”

“No, they have to be strong. They work hard and bear a lot of burdens. They’re the image of the Heavenly Father and the security for their families,” said God.

“And the pretty pieces,” the angel asked, “what are they?” “They are the mothers,” God answered. “They sure are pretty, but fragile, too, huh God?” God replied, “Don’t let their looks deceive. They are Read the rest of this entry →

Practical Bible Reference Guide

Scripture references compiled by Dr. Dale A. Robbins

* To become a Christian — Rom. 3:23, Rom. 6:23, Rom. 5:8, Rom. 10:9-10,13, John 3:3, John 3:16, Eph. 2:8-9, 1 John 1:9, 2 Cor. 5:17

* To build up your faith — Rom. 10:17, Jude 1:20, 1 Pet. 1:7-9, James 1:5-8, Rom. 4:20-21, 2 Cor. 5:7, Mark 11:24, James 2:18,22, Heb. 10:32-39

* To control your tongue — Prov. 18:21, Eph. 4:29, 31-32, Prov. 13:3, Luke 6:45, Matt. 12:36, James 1:26, 1 Pet. 3:10, James 3:6, 10-11, Prov. 18:7-8, Psa. 50:23

* To deal with offenses — Matt. 18:15, Matt. 5:23-24, Matt. 18:21-35, Matt. 6:14-15, 2 Cor 2:10-11, Psa. 119:165, John 13:35, 1 John 4:20-21

* To get along with others — Matt. 7:12, Rom. 12:10, 1 John 4:20-21, 1 Cor. 13:4-7, Eph. 4:31-32, Rom. 15:1-2, Col. 3:12-14, Prov. 18:24

* To overcome the devil — Eph. 6:10-17, James 4:7-8, 1 Pet. 5:8-10, Eph. 4:26-27, 2 Thes. 3:3, 2 Cor. 2:10-11, 2 Tim. 4:18, Heb. 2:18, 1 John 3:8, Psa. 91:3-7, Psa. 121:7-8

* To overcome lust — 1 Cor. 6:15-20, Gal. 5:16-17, 1 Cor. 10:13, Eph. 4:22-24,27, Prov. 6:25-26, James 1:13-15

* To handle problems & trials — 1 Pet. 4:12-13,16, Isa. 43:2-3, Psa. 31:1-5, 7-8, Psa. 69:14-18, Psa. 34:17-19, Psa. 55:22, 2 Cor. 4:7-10, 1 Pet. 5:7

* To face serious illness — James 5:14-15, Psa.. 103:2-3, Isa. 53:5, Mark 16:18, Matt. 15:22-28, Matt. 9:5-6, Matt. 9:20-22, Acts 3:2-8, 2 Kings 20:1-7, 2 Cor. 5:1, Psa. 23:4

* To survive financial problems — Psa. 37:25-26, Phil. 4:19, Luke 12:28-31, Psa. 107:4-8, Psa. 34:6-10, Matt. 6:31-34, Psa. 37:3-4, Phil. 4:11-13

* To handle stress — John 14:27, Phil. 4:6-8, Isa. 41:10, 1 Pet. 5:7-11, Psa. 46:1-3, Isa. 26:3-4, 2 Tim. 1:7, Matt. 11:28-30

* To enter the Lord’s peace & rest — Psa.. 37:5-7, Phil. 4:8, Isa. 26:3, 11-13, 19, Rom. 8:28, Matt. 11:28-30, Heb. 4:9,11,14, Isa. 30:15,18, Psa. 55:22, Ex. 33:14, Matt. 6:33-34

* To have God’s divine protection — Psa. 91:1-16, Psa. 27:1,5, Isa. 43:2, Psa. 5:11-12, Isa. 54:17, Luke 10:19, Isa. 59:19, Prov. 29:25, Psa. 34:7

* To have an effective prayer life — Phil. 4:6-7, Matt. 18:18-19, Heb. 4:16, Heb. 11:6, James 5:16-18, Luke 11:9, Matt. 6:5-6, Luke 18:1, 1 Pet. 3:12, Psa. 55:17, 1 John 5:14-15, Rom. 8:26, Psa. 86:6-7

* To give to God’s work — Mal. 3:8-12, 1 Cor.. 16:2, 2 Cor. 9:6-7, Matt. 6:19-21, 1 Chron. 16:29, Matt. 6:1-4, Psa. 96:8, Prov. 11:24-25, Prov. 19:17

* To draw closer to God — James 4:8-10, Luke 11:9-13, Prov. 8:17, Jer. 29:12-13, Psa. 42:1-2,7-8, Psa. 130:5-6, Psa. 62:5, Rev. 22:17

* To obtain God’s promises — 2 Pet. 1:4-8, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 John 3:21-22, Rom. 8:32, John 15:7, Matt. 6:33, James 5:16, Heb. 10:23,35-37, Josh. 1:7

* To have the Lord’s joy — John 15:11-12, Psa. 5:11-12, Psa. 51:12-13, Matt. 11:28-30, Psa. 45:7-8, Psa. 118:24, Prov. 15:13, Psa. 126:5-6, Neh. 8:10b

* To overcome temptation — 1 Cor. 10:13, Mark 14:38, James 1:12, Mat 6:13, Luke 4:13, Luke 8:13, James 1:13-14, Gal. 5:16, 1 John 5:4, Eph. 6:11-18, Luke 22:40, Luke 22:46, 1 Cor 10:13, 1 Tim 6:9

* To be an effective witness — Matt. 5:14-16, Luke 11:33, 1 Pet. 3:8-11,15, Luke 12:8-9, Eph. 6:18-20, Luke 21:14-15, John 13:35, Luke 15:4-7, James 5:19-20, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15, 2 Tim. 4:2

* To overcome discouragement — Rom. 8:28, Matt.. 11:28, Psa. 121:1, James 4:10, Rom 8:35, 37, Psa. 23:1-6, Deut. 1:21, Sam.. 30:6, Heb. 12:3, Heb. 13:5, Isa. 26:3

* To learn more about the church — Matt. 16:18, Matt. 18:17, Acts 2:47, Acts 5:11, Acts 8:1,3, Acts 11:22,26, Acts 12:1,5, Acts 13:1, Acts 14:23, Acts 14:27, Acts 15:3,4, Acts 15:22, Acts 18:22, Acts 20:17,28, Rom. 16:1,5,23, 1 Cor. 1:2, 1 Cor. 4:17, 1 Cor. 6:4, 1 Cor. 10:32, 1 Cor. 11:18,22, 1 Cor. 12:28, 1 Cor. 14:4,5, 1 Cor. 14:12,19, 1 Cor. 14:23,28,35, 1 Cor. 15:9, 1 Cor. 16:19, 2 Cor. 1:1, Gal. 1:13, Eph. 1:22, Eph. 3:10,21, Eph. 5:23, Eph. 5:24-25, 27,29,32, Phil. 3:6, Phil. 4:15, Col.. 1:18, Col. 1:24, Col. 4:15, Col. 4:16, 1 Th. 1:1, 2 Th. 1:1, 1 Tim. 3:5, 1 Tim. 3:15, 1 Tim. 5:16, Phile. 1:2, Heb. 12:23, James 5:14, 3 John 1:6,9,10, Rev. 2:1,8,12,18, Rev. 3:1,7,14

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Scripture References by Alphabetical Topic

* ABORTION

Psa. 139:13-16 Isa. 43:1 44:2,24 49:1,5 64:8 Jer. 1:5

* AFFLICTION

Psa. 34:19 119:67,71,75 145:14 Prov. 24:10 Isa. 43:2 Rom. 8:28 2 Cor. 1:4 2 Cor. 4:17,18 Heb. 4:15,16 1 Pet. 5:6-9

* ALCOHOLISM

Prov. 20:1 23:20,21 29-32 31:4-6 Isa. 5:11 Luke 21:34 Rom. 13:13 Gal. 5:19-21

* ANXIETY

Psa. 34:17 55:22 Prov. 16:3 Isa. 26:3 43:2 Matt. 6:25-34 Luke 2:34 Phil. 4:6,7 Heb. 13:15 1 Pet. 5:6,7

* BACKSLIDER

Prov. 11:20 14:14 Jer. 2:19 2 Pet. 2:20-21 (Restoration of) 2 Chron. 30:9 Psa. 32:1-5 145:14 Isa. 44:22 49:14-16 57:15-18 Jer. 3:12-15,22 18:1-6 (Lost Sheep) Luke 15:4-7 (Prodigal Son) Luke 15:11-32

* BAPTISM

(Water) Matt. 3:13-16 28:19 John 3:5 Acts 2:38,41 8:36-41 Rom. 6:4 Col. 2:12

* BIBLE

(Inspired by God) Gal. 1:11,12 2 Tim. 3:16 2 Pet. 1:21 (Irrevocable) Isa. 55:11 Matt 5:18 Mark 13:31 Rev. 22:18,19 (Exhortation to Read & Obey) Deut. 12:28 Josh. 1:7-9 Psa. 119:11,18,105 Prov. 4:20-22 Matt 4:4 John 5:39 Rom. 15:4 2 Tim. 2:5 Rev. 1:3

* BORN AGAIN

John 1:12-13 3:3-7 1 Pet. 1:22-23 1 John 5:4

* CHASTENING

Job 5:17 Psa. 94:12-13 119:67,71 Prov.. 3:11-12 1 Cor. 11:32 Heb. 12:5-11 Rev. 3:19

* CHILDREN

(Of Righteousness) Deut. 12:28 Psa. 103:17,18 Prov. 11:21 22:6 Isa. 44:3 54:13 57:18 (Training Of) Deut. 2:6-7 Prov. 13:24 19:18 22:6,15 23:13,14 Eph. 6:4 Col. 3:21

* DEATH

(Of Righteous) 2 Sam. 12:23 Psa. 23:4 116:15 Ecc. 12:7 Isa. 57:1-2 Luke 16:19-31 Acts 7:59 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Rev. 14:13

* DEPRESSION

Psa. 9:9-10 31:22,24 42:5,11 146:8 Isa. 35:3-4 50:10 Jer. 29:11-13 Heb. 12:12-13

* DISCOURAGED

2 Chron. 15:7 Psa. 27:14 37:23-24 42:5,11 138:8 Prov. 24:16 Isa. 40:31 50:7 Matt. 11:28-30 1 Cor. 15:58 Gal. 6:9 2 Thes. 3:13 Heb. 4:15-16 James 4:8

* DISEASE

(A Curse) Deut 28:15,22,27,28,35,45,59-61 (Christ made Curse for us) Gal. 3:13

* DIVORCE

Matt. 5:32 19:3-9 1 Cor. 7:10-17,20,24

* ENEMIES

(Attitude Toward) Prov. 24:17-18 Matt. 5:44-46 Luke 6:27-37 23:34 Acts 7:60 Rom. 12:14,19-21 (Protection Against) Ex. 14:14 Psa. 18:47-48 44:5-7 56:9 60:12 Prov. 16:7 Isa. 41:10-13 50:7-9

* ETERNAL LIFE

(Promised) John 3:15,16,36 6:40,47 10:27-37 1 John 2:25 (We can Know) 1 John 5:11-13

* FAITH

(Defined) Heb. 11:1 (Source) Rom. 10:17, 12:3 Heb. 12:1,2 (to be exercised) Matt. 17:20 Rom. 1:17 2 Cor 5:7 Gal. 3:11 Heb. 10:38 11:6 James 1:2-3 (Tested) Matt. 8:23-26 Matt. 14:25-31 1 Pet. 1:7,8 1 John 5:4 (Honored) Matt. 9:20-22,27-30 15:28 Mark 5:28-31 9:23 11:20-24 Luke 17:11-19 18:35-43 Acts 14:8-10 Heb 11 James 5:15

* FALSE DOCTRINES

Prov. 16:25 Mark 13:21-23 Gal 1:8 Col. 2:8 I Tim. 4:1-3 II Peter 2:1,2 I John 4:1-3

* FASTING

II Sam. 12:15-23 II Chron. 20:1-3 Ezra 8:21-23 Jonah 3:1-10 Matt. 4:2 6:16-18 17:21

* FEAR

Psa. 27:1-6 34:4 Prov. 1:33 Isa. 35:3,4 41:10 Rom. 8:15 II Tim. 1:7 I John 4:18 (of future) Deut. 31:8 Psa. 23:6 27:4,5 112:1,7 121;7,8 Isa. 43:2 45:2,3 Heb. 13:6 I Peter 3:12,13

* FORGIVENESS

(of God to Man) Psa. 85:2 86:5 103:3,12 Isa. 1:18 43:25 Col. 2:13 Heb. 8:12 10:17 I John 1:9 (of Man to Fellowmen) Matt. 6:14,15 18:21,22 Mark 11:25,26 Luke 17:3,4 Eph 4:32 Col. 3:12,13

* GIVING

Deut. 15:11 Prov. 3:9,10 11:24,25 19:17 21:13 28:27 Mal. 3:10 Matt. 6:1-4 Luke 6:38 Rom. 12:8 I Cor. 16:1,2 II Cor. 9:6-12

* GUIDANCE

Deut. 31:8 Psa. 25:12 32:8 37:23 48:14 73:24 Isa. 30:21 42:16 45:2 58:11 Jer. 10:23 John 10:1-5 16:3

* GUILT

(of Righteous) Psa. 31:22 138:8 Isa. 44:22 54:4-10 Rom. 7:18-25 8:1,2 14:22 Phil. 1:6 3:13,14 Heb. 10:17 Jude 1:24,25

* HEALING

(Christ’s Commission) Matt. 10:1,7,8 Mark 4:13,14 16:14-20 Luke 9:1,2,6 John 14:1 (Part of Atonement) Isa. 53:5 Matt. 8:16,17 I Peter 2:24 (Promised) Psa. 103:3 (Hindered by Unbelief) Matt.. 13:54-58 17:14-20 (See FAITH-honored)

* HOLY SPIRIT

(a Gift) Luke 11:13 Acts 2:38,39 (Accepted by Faith) Gal. 3:2 (Ministry of) Joel 2:28,29 John 14:26 15:26 16:7-14 Acts 1:8 Rom. 5:5 8:11,16,26 I Cor. 2:10-14 II Cor. 3:17 II Peter 1:21 (Fruits of) Gal. 5:22,23 (Gifts of) Rom. 12:5-8 I Cor. 12:4-1

* HUMILITY

Prov. 15:33 18:12 22:4 Is. 57:15 66:2 Matt. 20:26-28 Luke 14:11 James 4:6,10

* JESUS

(Prophecy of) Isa. 7:14 9:6 Chap. 53 (Prexistence of) John 1:1-3 8:58 17:5 Col. 1:15-17 (Divinity of) Matt. 1:18-25 John 1:14 Chap. 17 (Humanity of) Mark 6: Luke 22:44 24:40-43 John 4:6 11:35 Phil. 2:5-8 Heb. 4:15 (Ministry of) Matt. 3:11 5:17 18:11 20:28 Luke 4:18,19 John 3:16,17 Ga. 1:3,4 I Tim. 1:15 Heb. 2:14 I John 3:5,8 (Second Coming) Matt. 24:30 Acts 1:11 I Thes. 4:16,17 Dan. 7:13 (Signs of) Matt. 24:3-13 Luke 17:26-37 II Tim. 3:1-5 II Thes. 2:1-4 II Peter 3:3-10

* LOVE

(Defined) I Cor. 13 (God’s Love) John 3:16 16:27 Rom. 5:8 I John 4:8-19 (Our Love to God) Deut. 10:12 Prov. 8:17 Matt. 10:37 22:36-40 John 14:21-24 I Cor. 16:22 (to Fellowmen) Luke 6:31-34 John 13:34,35 Rom. 13:8-10 I Tim. 2:24,25 Gal. 5:14 I Peter 3:8 4:8 I John 3:11-23 4:20,21 (See ENEMIES – Attitude towards)

* NEEDS

(Material) Deut. 30:9,10 Psa. 23:1 37:4,5,25 84:11 Is. 41:17-20 Jer. 32:17,27 Matt. 6:25-34 Phil. 4:19 Heb. 13:5,6 (Spiritual) Deut. 4:29 Pa. 37:4-6 Prov. 10-24 Isa. 44:3 55:1 Jer. 29:11-13 Matt. 5:6 John 6:35 Heb. 4:16 James 4:8

* OBEDIENCE

(To God) Deut. 11:26-28 I Sam. 15:22 Is. 48:18 Jer. 7:23 John 14:15,21 Acts 5:29 I John 2:3-6 Rev. 22:14 (to those in Authority) Matt. 2:17-21 Rom. 13:1-7 Col. 3:22-24 Titus 3:1 I Peter 2:13-20 4:17 (to Parents) Eph. 6:1, Col. 3:20

* OCCULT

Lev. 19:31 20:27 Deut. 18:10-12 I Chron. 10:13,14 II Chron. 33:6 Isa. 8:19 Jer. 27:9 I Tim. 4:1-4 Rev. 21:8

* PATIENCE

Psa. 37:7 40:1 Rom. 5:3-5 12:10-12 Phil.. 4:11 Heb. 6:12 10:35,36 James 1:3,4 James 5:7,8 II Peter 1:5-9

* PEACE

Psa. 119:165 Isa. 26:3 32:17 48:18 John 14:27 16:33 Rom. 8:8 Phil 4:5-8

* PERSECUTION

Isa. 51:12,13 21-23 Jer. 20:11 Matt. 5:10-12 Rom. 8:35-39 12:14 II Cor. 12:10 II Tim. 3:12

* PRAISE

Psa. 22:3 34:1 50:23 100:4 Prov. 27:21 Isa. 42:8 43:21 Heb. 13:15 I Peter 2:9

* PRAYER

(Admonished) Psa. 50:15 Isa. 55:6,7 Jer. 29:12,13 33:3 Matt. 6:5-8 26:41 Luke 18:1 Luke 21:36 I Thes. 5:17 I Tim. 2:8 Phil. 4:6,7 (Answers – conditional) Matt. 18:19 Matt. 21:21,22 Mark 9:23 11:21-24 John 9:31 15:7 Heb. 11:6 James 1:6-8 I John 3:21,22 5:14,15 Job. 42:10 (Unanswered) Psa. 66:18 Prov. 28:9 Isa. 1:11-15 Isa. 59:1,2 John 9:31 I Peter 4:12 (Answers delayed) Dan. 10:12,13 Psa. 42:5 62:5 Isa. 30:18 40:31 50:7 Lam. 3:25,26 Hab. 2:3 Heb. 10:36 (Hindered) 1 Peter 3:7

* PRIDE

Deut. 8:10-18 I chron. 29:11,12 Prov. 6:16-19 11:2 16:18 29:23 Jer. 9:23,24 Matt. 5:3,5 6:1-4 20:26,27 Luke 14:11 I Cor. 4:7 James 4:6 I Peter 5:5,6

* PROSPERITY

(of Righteous) Deut. 28:1-14 Joshus 1:7-9 I Sam. 2:7 I Chron. 29:12 Psa. 112:1-3 III John 2 (of Wicked) Psa. 37:7 73:3-12,17 Prov. 24:19,20 28:13 Ecc. 8:11 Mal. 3:13-18 4:1,2 Rom. 9:17-24 I Tim. 5:24

* PROTECTION

Psa. chapters 91 & 121 Prov. 3:24-26 29:25 Isa. 43:2 59:19 Jer. 15:20,21 Psa. 7:10

* REINCARNATION

(See DEATH)
* REWARDS

(According to Works) II Chron. 15:7 Psa. 58:11 Isa. 40:10 Jer. 17:10 Matt. 16:27 Mark 9:41 Luke 6:35 I Cor. 3:8 13-15 Gal. 6:7,9 Col. 3:24,25 Heb. 10:36 11:16 Rev. 20:12 22:12

* SALVATION

(a Gift) Rom. 6:23 Eph. 2:8,9 II Tim. 1:9 (by Repentance & Confession) Matt. 3:1,2 Matt. 10:32,33 Luke 15:10 Acts 2:38,39 3:19 Rom. 2:4 10:9,10 II Peter 3:9 I John 1:9 (Assurance of) Mark 13:13 John 3:16 5:24 10:27,28 Rom. -;1 I Peter 1:3-5 I John 2:25 5:13 Rev. 3:20,21

* SATAN

(Origin) Isa. 14:12-17 Ezek. 28:13-19 Luke 10:18 (Afflicts Body – Mind) Job 1:6-12 Job 2:3-6 Matt. 17:14-16 Luke 13:16 II Cor. 4:4 11:3 (Interferes with Prayers and Plans) Dan. 10:12,13 I Thes.. 2:18 (Murderer & Liar) John 8:44 Acts 5:3 (Deceiver & Accuser of Brethren) Rev. 12:9,10 20:10 (Christ defeated) Col. 1:13 Col. 2:15 Heb. 2:14 I John 3:8 4:4 (His power controlled by God) Job 1:12 2:6 Dan. 4:35 Matt. 28:18 Rev. 13:5,7,14,15 (We resist) Eph. 4:27 6:11-18 James 4:7,8 I Peter 5:8,9 (Christ resisted by THE WORD) Luke 4:1-13 (His doom) Rev. 20:10

* SEXUAL SINS

(Adultery-Fornication) Ex. 20:14 Prov. 6:32,33 Mal. 3:5 Matt. 5:27,28,32 I Cor. 6:15-18 Gal.5:16-21 James 4:4 (Pervision) Rom. 1:24-32 I Cor. 6:9,10 Eph. 5:5 Rev. 21:8

* SLEEP

Psa. 3:5 4:8 121:3 127:2 Prov. 3:24

* SORROW

Psa. 30.5 126:5,6 127:2 Ecc. 7:3 Isa. 35:10 Matt. 5:4 Rev. 21:4 (See DEATH)

* STRENGTH

Deut. 33:25 Psa. 31:24 105:4 Prov. 24:10 Isa. 40:28-31 II Cor. 12:9,10 Phil. 4:13

* SUFFERING

Rom. 8:16-18 I Cor. 12:25-27 II Tim. 2:12 3:12 I Peter 2:19,20 4:12-16,19

* TEMPTATION

Mark 14:38 I Tim. 6:9,10 James 1:13-15 (Christ tempted) Matt. 4:1-11 Heb. 2:18
4:15 (Trials-Testings) I Cor. 10:13 James 1:2-4,12 I Peter 1:6,74:12,13 II Peter 2:9

* THANKFULNESS

Psa. 50:14 100:4 105:1 Eph. 5:20 Phil. 4:6,7 Col. 3:15,17 I Thes. 5:18 Heb. 13:15

* THOUGHTS

Psa. 1:1,2 Prov. 16:3 23:7 Isa. 55:8,9 Mal. 3:16 Matt. 6:25-34 Phil. 4:8 Heb. 4:12

* TRUTH

John 8:31,32 14:6 16:13 II Tim. 2:15 I John 4:5,6

* UNPARDONABLE SIN

(Attributing power of Holy Spirit to Satan) Mark 3:28,29

* UNSELFISHNESS

Prov. 21:13 19:17 Ecc. 11:1 Rom. 15:1, Gal. 6:2 Phil. 2:3,4 I Thes. 5:14 Heb. 13:2,3

* VENGENCE

Deut. 32:35,43 Prov. 20:22 24:29 Luke 18:7,8 Rom. 12:17-19 Heb. 10:30

* WISDOM

(Godly) II Chron. 1:7-12 Psa. 111:10 Prov. 2:6:11 3:13-18 4:5-9 16:16 Dan. 2:20-23 Luke 21:15 I Cor. 3:18-20 James 1:5-7

Here are just a few of the points of USA New Presidential Policies :

1-Support for the LGBT Community (lesbian/gay/bi-sexual/transgender)
2-Expanded hate crimes bills. These are the type of bills that stop all “hate speech”,
such as pastors preaching against homosexuality from their pulpits.
3-Support of Full Civil Unions and Federal Rights for LGBT Couples
4-Opposition to a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage
5-Repeal “Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell” policies in the military
6-Expand adoption rights for same sex-same couples
7-Expand human embryonic stem cell research, which destroys human embryos
8-Opposition to any attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade
9- Increased funding for birth control and abortions

Points 8 and 9 were cited as priorities under our new president’s administration.

how those policies will affect our nations?? MERCY

Cindy Wrote:

“What are we going to do? Why aren’t we informed? How has the Body of Christ fallen asleep at the wheel of the nation? We must ask ourselves these hard questions. The truth is that we have no one to blame but ourselves. The church must awaken and cry out against injustice in every form—-both moral and social. We need to learn to pray, write, talk, coalesce, and be informed as never before.

With deep conviction as to the condition of the United States of America, I wrote the book, The Reformation Manifesto. According to The Great Commission, we are called to disciple and teach our nations about the word of God. We have for the most part, only taught ourselves in the church and, in some cases, not even done a good job at that. ”

can we answer the above questions for our nations???

(from the http://www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/)

The degree of success a person will achieve depends on the skill he/she has to communicate.

Just the other day a friend told me, “Don’t send me text messages on the phone. I prefer you call.” I took a note of that. I have another friend, who says, “Any time you want to ‘talk’ to me, just send me an email.” People are different. Not everybody likes to communicate the same way. Here are the top tips in a nutshell for you.

General guidelines for Communication

1. Take genuine interest in the person you’re talking to. Ask people about themselves and they’ll talk for hours.

2. Make eye contact. It is the window to a person’s heart.

3. Master the art of listening.

4. Use body language. Researchers say 70% of what you communicate is in the body language.

5. Ask the other person’s opinion on the subject.

6. Speak in short intervals. Do not monopolize the conversation.

7. Be enthusiastic when you speak or listen to someone. Lean forward.

8. Be curious and show empathy.

9. Express your sense of humor and laugh at theirs (even if you’ve heard it before.)

10. Shut up. Harness the will to remain silent after you’ve asked a question.

Communicating by phone

1. Prepare before you call.

2. Smile and say something positive. It puts the person on the other side at ease.

3. Get personal. Give your name and ask for his/hers.

4. If you’re making the call ask permission, “Do you have a minute or five to talk?”

5. Know and state the purpose of the call. “…the reason I’m calling is …”

6. If you’re receiving the call, first, listen.

7. Agree as much as possible. Never argue.

8. Ask questions. Understand before you seek to be understood.

9. End conversation on an “up” note.

10. Speak clearly, slowly and repeat your phone number if you leave a voice mail.

Communicating by Email/Letters

1. Make the email subject line clear and interesting. Otherwise it may not get read.

2. Stick to the topic. Multiple themes and requests get ignored. Better to send multiple emails.

3. Reply to personal emails. It confirms to the sender that you’ve received it and eliminates misunderstanding.

4. Keep your inbox clean. Reply, forward or delete messages as quickly as possible.

5. Include the previous message when replying to questions for clarity.

6. Don’t send BCC email to people in CC.

7. Do not send email when you can communicate orally.

8. Ask for permission before putting them on mass mail list, and offer a way to “unsubscribe.”

9. If you are writing to a larger audience, pick one person you know and write to that person.

10. Add signature with your name and contact information.

Keep communicating!

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