Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God even stuck U in the name of His Son.
And each time U pray, you'll see it's true,
You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.
You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name.
For U, He was born; that's why He came.
And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell crUcified.
Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand,
He rose from the dead with U in His plan.
The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew,
And even the word resUrrection is spelled with a U.
When JesUs left earth during His upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention,
"Go into the world and tell them it's true,
That I love them all -- Just like I Love U."
There are so many people just like U.
Don't they have a right to know JesUs too?
It all depends now on what U will do;
He'd like them to know, but it all starts with U!
Read God's Word
Friday, December 17, 2010
IT IS GOD IN ME
It is only God within me, who is good or beautiful, I am nothing without His life inside. It is His love I have, His joy, His words, is what I speak or write.
I am nothing without Him so I cannot boast, or praise myself, Or be prideful by telling you any unkind thoughts I might have felt.
I am, who I am, only by knowing God's own words, He wrote them for me to love and ponder on, His words alone will make me whole.
God is pleased when I encourage myself and you and give thanks for His love in our lives, Uplifting and blessing you, leads me into His light.
Whether I create, paint, sing or write, I am here to pray for, love and support you, and to think of you higher than myself,
For I live only, because of GOD in me.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." Mark 12:31
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24
...be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Titus 3:1,2
May you be blessed as you seek to honor Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
I am nothing without Him so I cannot boast, or praise myself, Or be prideful by telling you any unkind thoughts I might have felt.
I am, who I am, only by knowing God's own words, He wrote them for me to love and ponder on, His words alone will make me whole.
God is pleased when I encourage myself and you and give thanks for His love in our lives, Uplifting and blessing you, leads me into His light.
Whether I create, paint, sing or write, I am here to pray for, love and support you, and to think of you higher than myself,
For I live only, because of GOD in me.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." Mark 12:31
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24
...be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Titus 3:1,2
May you be blessed as you seek to honor Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
God's Plan of Salvation
My dear brothers and sisters, becoming a Christian is the most important decision you can make. This decision does not only determine where you will spend eternity, but it
will determine every aspect of your life..
All People Have Sinned Against God
The Bible says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"
(Romans 3:23). The word sin means to miss a target by falling short of
that target. Sin is the failure of a person to live the life which God
has planned for him to live. Everyone has sinned, it is universal.
The Price of Sin Is High
The Bible says, "the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23). The person
who lives without God in this life will pay the awful price of an
eternity separated from God. The Bible calls this place of separation
hell. Hell was never meant to be the eternal home of mankind, but God
could not allow rebellious people to enter into heaven. Heaven is the
eternal dwelling of God's people, and it is a place where God lives in
perfect harmony with His people.
God Loves us in Spite of Our Sin
The Bible says, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while
we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8).
Because of the righteousness of God, man must pay the penalty for sin,
or someone who is acceptable to God must pay the penalty. The death of
Jesus is the greatest demonstration of the love of God for sinners. It
is a great love for someone to die in place of a loved one. But Jesus
died for those in rebellion.
Repent, Turn Toward God, and Have Your Sins Completely Taken Away
The Bible says, "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins
may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the
presence of the Lord;" (Acts 3:19). The word repent means to turn around
and go in a different direction. It means a change of mind and life
toward God. If you are willing to turn to God, then God will restore you
to childhood purity. Jesus described this experience as the "new birth."
Your part is to confess your sin, and God's part is to forgive and
restore.
By Grace You Receive His Free Gift (Eternal Life) Through Faith Which is Also from God
The Bible says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not
of yourselves: it is the gift of God." (Ephesians 2:8). The word grace
refers to the kindness and love of God in His willingness to forgive and
save. Faith means to trust to a point of commitment. You cannot just
believe in God. You must be willing to give your life to God's teachings
and God's will. Salvation is God's gift if you will receive it with a
commitment to turn and follow Jesus.
Confess Jesus and Believe That He Was Raised from the Dead by God
The Bible says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord
Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9). The word confess means to
acknowledge to God that Jesus is Savior and Lord, to believe with all
your heart that Jesus died on the cross for you and came out of the
grave, and to believe that He is alive and will change your life as you follow
and obey His teachings.
Pray to the Lord and Be Saved:
The Bible says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord
shall be saved." (Romans 10:13). Whoever means anyone can ask God for
forgiveness of sin and turn from sin and follow Jesus.
Pray this simple prayer and mean it and you will be saved
"Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I know You
died on the cross for me. I now turn from my sins and ask You to forgive me.
I invite You into my heart and life. I trust You as Savior and will follow
You as Lord. Thank You for saving me. Amen."
If you prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, would
you email me and tell me? I care about you.
This prayer of faith begins you on the greatest journey one can ever
make. You need to contact a local Bible believing church and tell them
of your decision. They will instruct you on baptism and church
membership.
Faith in Jesus Christ makes the difference between despair and hope.
"For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life."
(John 3:16)
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
will determine every aspect of your life..
All People Have Sinned Against God
The Bible says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"
(Romans 3:23). The word sin means to miss a target by falling short of
that target. Sin is the failure of a person to live the life which God
has planned for him to live. Everyone has sinned, it is universal.
The Price of Sin Is High
The Bible says, "the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23). The person
who lives without God in this life will pay the awful price of an
eternity separated from God. The Bible calls this place of separation
hell. Hell was never meant to be the eternal home of mankind, but God
could not allow rebellious people to enter into heaven. Heaven is the
eternal dwelling of God's people, and it is a place where God lives in
perfect harmony with His people.
God Loves us in Spite of Our Sin
The Bible says, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while
we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8).
Because of the righteousness of God, man must pay the penalty for sin,
or someone who is acceptable to God must pay the penalty. The death of
Jesus is the greatest demonstration of the love of God for sinners. It
is a great love for someone to die in place of a loved one. But Jesus
died for those in rebellion.
Repent, Turn Toward God, and Have Your Sins Completely Taken Away
The Bible says, "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins
may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the
presence of the Lord;" (Acts 3:19). The word repent means to turn around
and go in a different direction. It means a change of mind and life
toward God. If you are willing to turn to God, then God will restore you
to childhood purity. Jesus described this experience as the "new birth."
Your part is to confess your sin, and God's part is to forgive and
restore.
By Grace You Receive His Free Gift (Eternal Life) Through Faith Which is Also from God
The Bible says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not
of yourselves: it is the gift of God." (Ephesians 2:8). The word grace
refers to the kindness and love of God in His willingness to forgive and
save. Faith means to trust to a point of commitment. You cannot just
believe in God. You must be willing to give your life to God's teachings
and God's will. Salvation is God's gift if you will receive it with a
commitment to turn and follow Jesus.
Confess Jesus and Believe That He Was Raised from the Dead by God
The Bible says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord
Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9). The word confess means to
acknowledge to God that Jesus is Savior and Lord, to believe with all
your heart that Jesus died on the cross for you and came out of the
grave, and to believe that He is alive and will change your life as you follow
and obey His teachings.
Pray to the Lord and Be Saved:
The Bible says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord
shall be saved." (Romans 10:13). Whoever means anyone can ask God for
forgiveness of sin and turn from sin and follow Jesus.
Pray this simple prayer and mean it and you will be saved
"Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I know You
died on the cross for me. I now turn from my sins and ask You to forgive me.
I invite You into my heart and life. I trust You as Savior and will follow
You as Lord. Thank You for saving me. Amen."
If you prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, would
you email me and tell me? I care about you.
This prayer of faith begins you on the greatest journey one can ever
make. You need to contact a local Bible believing church and tell them
of your decision. They will instruct you on baptism and church
membership.
Faith in Jesus Christ makes the difference between despair and hope.
"For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life."
(John 3:16)
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
Monday, December 13, 2010
WORDS TO LIVE BY
The most useless thing to do...
Worry
The greatest Joy...
Giving
The greatest loss...
Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work...
Helping others
The ugliest personality trait...
Selfishness
The most endangered species...
Dedicated leaders
The greatest "shot in the arm"...
Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome...
Fear
Most effective sleeping pill...
Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease...
Excuses
The most powerful force in life...
Love
The most dangerous type of person...
A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer...
The brain
The worst thing to be without...
Hope
The deadliest weapon...
The tongue
The two most power-filled words...
"I Can"
The greatest asset...
Faith
The most worthless emotion...
Self-pity
The most prized possession...
Integrity
The most beautiful attire...
A SMILE!
The most powerful channel of communication...
Prayer
The most contagious spirit...
Enthusiasm
The most important thing in life...
GOD
Worry
The greatest Joy...
Giving
The greatest loss...
Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work...
Helping others
The ugliest personality trait...
Selfishness
The most endangered species...
Dedicated leaders
The greatest "shot in the arm"...
Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome...
Fear
Most effective sleeping pill...
Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease...
Excuses
The most powerful force in life...
Love
The most dangerous type of person...
A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer...
The brain
The worst thing to be without...
Hope
The deadliest weapon...
The tongue
The two most power-filled words...
"I Can"
The greatest asset...
Faith
The most worthless emotion...
Self-pity
The most prized possession...
Integrity
The most beautiful attire...
A SMILE!
The most powerful channel of communication...
Prayer
The most contagious spirit...
Enthusiasm
The most important thing in life...
GOD
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Iron Blunteth Iron
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Iron surely does sharpeneth iron indeed. God's Word say's it in Proverbs 27:17 but He also inspired Paul to remind us through His Word in 1 Corinthians 15:33 not to be deceived because evil communications corrupt good manners. In other words, bad company corrupts good character. Yes indeed the benefits and virtues of friendship are extolled when Iron sharpens iron. There’s something about a peer, an equal—one with the same mettle and determination as ourselves—that causes us to be sharpened and made more keenly aware of our circumstances in friendship but... it’s also equally true that iron blunts iron. And—quite rapidly—our keen edge can be lost in the presence of ungodly friends. The same positive formations that can occur with godly influences can be seen doing the opposite for wickedness through corrupt influences. When it comes to building successful relationships with others it basically comes down to one thing Aretha Franklin reminded us of with a hit song...
"R.E.S.P.E.C.T."
And that "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." is reflected in the very way we relate to the other party.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. -Proverbs 1:10-19
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, if we approach the relationship from the viewpoint of how can I bring benefit to that other person – then you have immediately created an environment whereby a relationship can be developed. In simplistic terms, it’s more about the give rather than the get.
Be blessed by being a blessing.
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About Me
- J.A. Vazquez
- I'm just, a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about Somebody who can save anybody. First I want to give love to the Father for giving me the opportunity to be an instrument for him to live in and live through for the glory that belongs to only him and Him alone. I served in the United States Navy for twenty one years and retired September 2003. During the last 3 years of my naval career, I served as co-pastor of Greater New Refuge COGIC in Fallon, Nevada under the tutelage of Pastor Gregory L. Brown. While there, I diligently served my pastor and church with the construction of a new sanctuary, and caring for the needs of all ministries, while simultaneously striving to stay focused on the mandate that the Lord had placed upon my life to preach the Word of God without compromise. I was licensed to preach November 2002 and Ordained June 2003. While stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I proudly served and as constituent of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for seventeen years under the leadership of Bishop Elect W. D. Scott, Sr. and presently serve under the leadership of Bishop B. Courtney McBath at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk, Virginia.