Leny's Art

A new picture from Leny in the Philippines

Ever Wonder?

Dear Friend,

Got this in the mail box,

and I think it's worth sharing.

Ever wonder ...

what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?

What if we used it when we traveled?

What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go....hmm..."Where is my Bible?"

Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.

And no dropped calls!

The picture is taken from

http://www.gitmobile.com/2009/04/the-bible-for-iphone/

where it says:

iPhone owners who are also Christian now can bring the Bible with their handset. The Bible Mobilis is the Bible application for iPhone that is now available in South Korea. Bible Mobilis is simply a mobile adaptation of the Bible for your iPhone.

Sincerely yours,

Ida

Neville Peter - Jesus, You are the Center of my Joy - Praise Medley

You can find and order Neville Peter's music here;
http://www.nevillepeter.com

Jesus, I am resting, resting

Psalm 95:4

Dear Friend,

The news was followed by 1 billion viewers when the Chilean miners were saved out of their earthly prison. I am impressed by the miners and their faith in God and their gratitude to God. I pray that they will be healed in their body, soul and spirit from the consequences of this tribulation. God bless them and keep them from all evil.

Sincerely yours,

Ida

The Message of the Chilean Miner

Lots to celebrate with the rescue of the Chilean miners (CBN News).These tough men emerged from their deep pit praising Jesus Christ. Cameras from around the world brought us scenes of crying men, many kneeling, praying and thanking God. There is a message in all this: no matter how deep or dark the pit, if you call on Christ He will find you and set you free.

Today, many are trapped in darkness; many feel they are alone and that their world has caved in upon them. Beloved, call upon the Lord, for all who call upon Him will be saved.

These miners had written on the back of their jackets Psalm 95:4, In whose hand are the depths of the earth. His hand reaches into the depths of the earth; He can reach also to you. He hasn't come to condemn the world, but to save the world. He hasn't come to accuse the imprisoned, but to set the captive free.

So, let the message being broadcast from Chile resound in your heart. If you or a loved one is trapped in depression; if sin or fear or a deep darkness has you feeling utterly alone, call upon the Lord. For Jesus Christ has come to set you free.

Lord, forgive me for doubting. I lift up my eyes. I turn my heart toward You. Help me Lord, bring me up out of this trial. Lord strengthen those praying for loved ones who are trapped in a pit. Help renew their faith that, together, we might all give You praise for Your great love and deliverance.

Pastor Frangipane

www.frangipane.org

Stained Glass

Dear friend,
The picture above is one of my favorite pictures of stained glass windows. Yesterday I came to think of some Bible verses that are connected to the angel with the crown.

In 2 Timothy 4:7-8 it says
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award to me on that day - and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

In 1 Peter 5:4 it says
When the Chief Shepherd appears you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

In Revelation 2:10 it says
... Be faithful even to the point of death and I will give you the crown of life.

When my crown is given to me one day I think the place for it will not be on my head but at the feet of Jesus. He is worthy of it.

Sincerely Yours,
Ida



(This stained glass window can be found at the Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City. It is photographed by art historian Lee Sandstead. You can find his gallery here; http://www.sandstead.com/gallery.html. Click on the picture for a higher resolution)

I just love this Lady!

Her name is Mary Maxwell and she knows how to deliver a speach.

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What now?

100919 Election Day.

Today I have used my right to vote (as every four year) in the political election of our country.
I live in one of the privileged countries of this world where I have the right to chose from more than one political party and I can trust that the election is not manipulated.
And I pray;
Oh Lord have mercy on my country because the sin of this nation stands before you in all its horror. Wickedness is increasing to a level where your judgment will hit our nation hard if you would not grant our nation yet a time of mercy.
Oh, Lord forgive us and have mercy. Give us more time; a time of grace; a time to repent as Christians; a time to stand in the gap for this nation. Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.

Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Chris Rice

Leny's Art ...Lord, I thank you ...

Dear Friend,

The photo above is created by my Blog friend Leny from the Philippines.
She has her main Blog at http://mychikara.blogspot.com/.
She is a single hard working mom, devoted to her children. She is also a fellow Christian who has experienced God's love and care for her through tough times and good times.
She has allowed me to use her pictures and with this one I join her in gratitude for all that God has done also for me. And most of all for his salvation through Jesus Christ.

Sincerely yours,
Ida

(click on the photo and you can read the text better)

You Were Born to be Loved

Dear Friend,

I found this song on
siuo7's YouTube Channel

Try to sing along in Japanese. It's fun.

Sincerely yours,
Ida

You Were Born to be Loved - Yuuka Matsumoto

きみは愛されるため生まれた
kimi wa aisareru tame umareta
(you were born to be loved)

きみの生涯は愛で満ちている
kimi no shougai wa ai de michite iru
(your life is filled with love)

永遠の神の愛は われらの出会いの中で実を結ぶ
eien no kami no ai wa　warera no deai no naka de mio musubu
(God's eternal love is shown through our relationships)

きみの存在が 私にはどれほど大きな喜びでしょう
kimi no sonzai ga　watashi niwa dorehodo ookina yorokobi deshou
(your presence gives me such a great joy)

きみは愛されるため生まれた
kimi wa aisareru tame umareta
(you were born to be loved)

今もその愛受けている
ima mo sono ai ukete iru
(you're still receiving the love now)

Soweto Gospel Choir - Amazing Grace

Crisp bread for the sheep.

Dear Friend,

There is this piece of paper haunting me now. I found it among the “treasures” in my Bible. And of course, I had forgotten all about it.
I went to Bible classes ten years ago. (how time passes so quickly!) When the pastors prayed for us students I wrote down some of the prayers. In a way it was like prophesies and now I wonder if they ever will come to pass.


1. Your faith will be like crisp bread for the sheep…
2. You will gather many children around you …
3. You have more of God in you than you realize …
4. There is a dignity in your faith …
5. Your faith will flourish …
6. One day your faith will have appreciation …
7. You will become a midwife to spiritual children …
8. You are a precious pearl …
9. You will paint with words …
10. You have to walk one step at a time …
11. There will be joy; and there will be an open door …
12. There will be a road cleared for you …

I might have to explain the “crisp bread for the sheep –thing”; because I think it is only understood by those involved with farming or keeping sheeps. If you want any animal to come when called upon the easiest way is to make them believe that there is food at the end of that call. If you do the same thing every time you call for them they know at that sound that there will be food for them. Well sometimes you have to make them move between feeding time and so the same sound will make them follow for example when changing to another grazing area. Scraping one crisp bread against the other will attract them to follow.


Living your faith in a way that other people would like to follow Jesus is like the crisp bread attracting the sheep. St. Francis of Assisi said to his disciples before sending them out into the world: Go witness to the people. And if necessary, use words.

And then I sigh. Twelve statements from ten years ago that should have been fulfilled by now? Life doesn’t always turn out the way you want and things happen that never was predicted, but that has never stopped the plans of God. So I wonder how much of these words came from God through those precious pastors. Was it wishful thinking and them being kind to me or were they greetings from the most High what he had in mind for me? Do I have the qualities to fulfill those 12 statements? No, I don’t think so. I alone trying to achieve anything of those statements would result in failure. It is only the Holy Spirit that can fulfill anything in my life that was assigned by God. And I have to cooperate with the Holy Spirit.
So I just have to look hard on these statements and confess to God that I have accomplished little of what was said ten years ago. Can I have another chance please?

Sincerely yours,
Ida

G.R.A.C.E.

G. God's
R. Riches
A. At
C. Christ's
E: Expense

Mercy: is when God does NOT give me what I deserve.
Justice: is when I get what I deserve.
Grace: is when I get what I do not deserve.