I am thankful...

For the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me, and not out with someone else.

The child who is not cleaning his room, but is watching TV, because that means he is at home and not on the streets.

For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed.

For the mess to clean after a party, because it means that I have been surrounded by friends.

For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have enough to eat.

For my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am in the sunshine.

For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.

For all the complaints I hear about the government, because it means that we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating/cooling bill, because it means I am warm/refreshed.

For the lady behind me in church who sings off key, because it means that I can hear.

For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes to wear.

For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it means I have been capable of working hard.

For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means I am alive…and finally.......

For too much e-mail, because it means I have friends who are thinking of me.

TEN THINGS GOD WON'T ASK ON THAT DAY

1. God won't ask what kind of car you drove.
He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.

2. God won't ask the square footage of your house,
He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.

3. God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet,
He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.

4. God won't ask what your highest salary was.
He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.

5. God won't ask what your job title was.
He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.

6. God won't ask how many friends you had.
He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.

7. God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived,
He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.

8. God won't ask about the color of your skin,
He'll ask about the content of your character.

9. God won't ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation.
He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.

10. God won't have to ask how many people you forwarded this to,
He already knows your decision.

SOW

Matthew 13:3..., Behold, a sower went forth to sow.

SOW LOVE, where theres hatred.

SOW PARDON, where theres injury.

SOW FAITH, where theres doubt.

SOW HOPE, where theres despair.

SOW LIGHT, where there is darkness

SOW JOY, where there is sadness.

Who has ears to hear, let him hear.

Let us pray that God teach us how to sow in the lives of others.

The ABC's of Salvation

A - All have sinned.

B - Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world.

C - Come to Christ for peace, pardon, and eternal life.

But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 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. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:8-10

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, knowing is not enough;

We must Apply.

Willing is not enough;

We must Do.

No Greater Love

Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone. To have a deep soul relationship with another, to be loved thoroughly and exclusively. But to a Christian, God says no. Not until you're satisfied and fulfilled and content, unreservedly to me alone. I do love you my child, and until you discover that only in Me is your satisfaction to be found, you will not be capable of the perfect human relationship that I have planned for you. You will never be united with another until you are united with Me, exclusive of any other desires or longings.

I want you to stop planning, stop wishing, and allow Me to bring it to you. You just keep watching Me, expecting the greatest things. Keep experiencing the satisfaction of knowing that I am. Keep learning and listening to the things I tell you.

You must wait.

Don't be anxious.

Don't worry.

Don't look around at the things that others have gotten or that I've given them.

Don't look around at the things that you think you want.

Just keep looking off and away up to Me, or you'll miss what I want to show you.

And when you're ready, I'll surprise you with a love far more wonderful than any would ever dream of. You see, until you are ready and until the one I have for you is ready, until you are both satisfied exclusively with Me and the life I have planned for you, you won't be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with Me, and is thus perfect love. I am working even this minute, to have both of you ready at the same time. And dear child, I want you to have the most wonderful love. I want you to see in the flesh a picture of your own relationship with Me, and to enjoy materially and concretely the everlasting union of beauty and perfection that I offer you with Myself.

KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU.

I AM ALMIGHTY GOD.

BELIEVE AND BE SATISFIED.

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. -Psalm 37:4

COULD BE WORSE

Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight,
just remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie in.

Should you have a bad day at work,
think of the man who has been out of work for the last three months.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad,
think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend,
think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week, for $15 a day, just to feed her family.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance,
think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror,
think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities, remember,
things could be worse -- you could be them.

" The Right Idea "

I asked GOD to take away my pain,
GOD said,-NO-, it is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked GOD to make my handicapped child whole,
GOD said,-NO-, her spirit is whole and her body is only temporary.

I asked GOD to grant me patience,
GOD said,-NO-, Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked GOD to give me happiness,
GOD said,-NO-, I give you blessings, Happiness is up to you.

I asked GOD to spare me pain,
GOD said,-NO-, Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked GOD to make my spirit grow,
GOD said,-NO-, you must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life,
GOD said,-No-, I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask GOD to help me LOVE others, as much as He Loves Me and then GOD Said ... Ahhhh, Finally You Have The Right Idea...

"GOD IS LIKE"

God is like General Electric.... He Lights Your Path

God is like Bayer Aspirin.... He Works Wonders

God is like Hallmark Cards.... He Cared Enough To Send The Very Best

God is like Tide................ He Gets The Stains Others Leave Behind

God is like VO-5 Hair Spray......He Holds Through All Kind Of Weather

God is like Sears............... He Has Everything

God is like Alka Seltzer........ Oh, What A Relief He Is

God is like Scotch Tape......... You Can't See Him But He's There

God is like Copper Top Battery.. Nothin Can Out Last Him

God is like American Express.... Don't Leave Home Without Him.

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observeit with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments;for therein do I delight. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and notto covetousness."Psalms 119:34-36 KJV

The 23rd Psalm (a closer look) Part One

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
(God is my father. He takes care of all my needs.)

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.
(God brings peace and harmony into my life)

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
(God makes me feel strong when I'm weak and guides me to do good things in His name)

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff comfort me.
(I will not be afraid, because God is with me. His strength and protection comfort me.)

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
(God is there for me when I'm surrounded by enemies)

Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
(God comforts me and fills my heart with overflowing love)

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
(God will love me and forgive my sins throughout my life)

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
(I will live in God's love forever)

Letter From God To Women

When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you.

Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity. From one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects his heart and his lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do. Around this one bone I shaped you. I modeled you. I created you perfectly and beautifully.

Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart.

Support the man as the rib cage supports the body. You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side.

You are My perfect angel. You are My beautiful little girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence, and My eyes fill when I see the virtues in your heart. Your eyes - don't change them. Your lips - how lovely when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form, your hands so gentle in touch. I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep; I've held your heart close to mine.

Of all that lives and breathes, you are the most like Me. Adam walked with Me in the cool of the day and yet he was lonely. He could not see Me or touch Me. He could only feel Me.

So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with Me,I fashioned in you: My holiness, My strength, My purity, My love, My protection and support. You are special because you are the extension of Me.

Man represents My image, woman My emotions. Together you represent the totality of God. So man - treat woman well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile. In hurting her, you hurt Me. What you do to her, you do to Me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart, the heart of your Father, and the heart of her Father.

Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you. In gentle quietness show your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib that protects his inner self.

Three Things in Life

Three things in life that, once gone, never come back -
Time, Words & Opportunity

Three things in life that may never be lost -
Peace, Hope & Honesty.

Three things in life that are most valuable -
Love, Faith & Prayer

Three things in life that are never certain -
Dreams, Success & Fortune

Three things that make a man -
Hard work, Sincerity & Commitment

Three things in life that can destroy a man -
Lust, Pride & Anger

Three things that are truly constant -
Father, Son and Holy Ghost

I ask the Lord to bless you, as I pray for you today;
to guide you and protect you, as you go along your way.
His love is always with you, His promises are true.
And when you give Him all your cares, you know He'll see you through.

God bless you all

Elder J.A. Vazquez

TO MY SISTERS

My dear sisters in Christ, there comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself.

Not at her circumstance,

Not at what she did,

Not how unfair life is,

Not at who made you do it.

She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection.

Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a closer look.

A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom, someone who has been chosen by God to go through things that have made her stronger.

Think of all the great women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene, Ruth and Naomi, the woman with an issue of blood flow, and Esther, to name a few. Mary was a prostitute, a very uneasy woman. But by the time Jesus was done with her, she was His closest follower.

Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the time God was done with her, she had married one of the wealthiest men in the land. Women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up.

Before you wonder, "What's up with her?"

ask yourself, "What's up with me?"

That woman could be your mother, sister, aunt, in-law, stepmother, niece, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor, friend, or co-worker, etc.

That woman could be you.

Women are the carriers of life, not the channels of death. My dear sisters, build and encourage each other, as did Ruth and Naomi. Encourage and Love, Forgive and Forget, and trust. I pray that the men and woman who read and receives this in their hearts will be touched in some way.
May peace and love be upon you all.

LET IT GO

There are people who can walk away from you. And hear me when I tell you this.
When people can walk away from you, let them walk.

I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone.

When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left. The bible said that, "they came out from us that it might be made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no doubt they would have continued with us. " [1 John 2:19]

People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay. Let them go. And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in the story is over.
And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead. You've got to know when it's dead.

You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you something. I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it.

Stop begging people to stay...

LET THEM GO!!!

If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life,
then you need to...

LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to past hurts and pains...

LET IT GO!!!

If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth...

LET IT GO!!!

If someone has angered you...

LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge...

LET IT GO!!!

If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction...

LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents...

LET IT GO!!!

If you have a bad attitude...

LET IT GO!!!

If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better...

LET IT GO!!!

If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him...

LET IT GO!!!

If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship...

LET IT GO!!!

If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to help themselves...

LET IT GO!!!

If you're feeling depressed and stressed ...

LET IT GO!!!

If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying,

"Take your hands off of it," then you need to...

LET IT GO!!!

Let the past be the past.

Forget the former things.

GOD is doing a new thing for 2005 as we approach 2006 !!!

LET IT GO!!!

Get Right or Get Left...think about it, and then LET IT GO!!!

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God.

Quiet moments, worship God.

Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.

LET IT GO

T. D. Jakes

Does evil exist?

Does evil exist?

This is an awesome scientific explanation of whether or not evil exists!

Does evil exist? The university professor challenged his students with this question. Did God create everything that exists?

A student bravely replied, "Yes, He did!"

"God created everything?" the professor asked.

"Yes, Sir," the student replied.

The professor answered, "If God created everything, then He also created evil since evil exists, and according to the principle that our works define who we are, then God is evil."

The student became quiet before such an answer.

The professor was quite pleased with himself and boasted to the students that he had proven once more that the Christian faith was a myth.

Another student raised his hand and said, "Can I ask you a question, professor?"

"Of course," replied the professor.

The student stood up and asked, "Professor, does cold exist?"

"What kind of question is this? Of course it exists. Have you never been cold?" remarked the professor.

The young man replied, "In fact sir, cold does not exist. According to the law of physics what we consider, cold is in reality the absence of heat.

Everybody or object is susceptible to study when it has or transmits energy, and heat is what makes a body or matter transmit energy.

Absolute zero (-460 degrees F) is the total absence of heat; all matter becomes inert and incapable of reaction at that temperature. Cold does not exist. We have created this word to describe how we feel if we have no heat.

The student continued. "Professor, does darkness exist?"

The professor responded, "Of course it does!"

The student replied, "Once again you are wrong sir, darkness does not exist either. Darkness is in reality the absence of light. Light we can study, but not darkness. In fact, we can use Newton's prism to break white light into many colors and study the various wavelengths of each color. You cannot measure darkness. A simple ray of light can break into a world of darkness and illuminate it. How can you know how dark a certain space is? You measure the amount of light present. Isn't this correct? Darkness is a term used by man to describe what happens when there is no light present."

Finally the young man asked the professor, "Sir, does evil exist?"

Now uncertain, the professor responded, "Of course as I have already said. We see it every day. It is in the daily examples of man's inhumanity to man. It is in the multitude of crime and violence everywhere in the world. These manifestations are nothing else but evil!"

To this the student replied, "Evil does not exist sir, or at least it does not exist unto itself. Evil is simply the absence of God. It is just like darkness and cold, a word that man has created to describe the absence of God.

God did not create evil. Evil is not like faith, or love that exists just as does light and heat. Evil is the result of what happens when man does not have God's love present in his heart. It's like the cold that comes when there is no heat or the darkness that comes when there is no light."

The professor sat down.

The young man's name - - -

Albert Einstein

YOU PUT THE DEVIL OUT, BUT YOU LET HIM LEAVE HIS BAGS

My Fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ, in the book of Song of Solomon chapter 2 and verse 15, the Bible says "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines [have] tender grapes."

The "foxes" are speaking of the demons, or subsidiary devils. They are constantly attacking the "vines" which is us, the Christians. It is nearly impossible to have new growth, because of the continuous attack. This is a prayer for this attack to be taken away. And when we’ve pray to God to rid them from our presence, lets make sure that we do what King Saul failed to do. He failed to “Utterly Destroy All”.

The Amalekites had been a vicious group of people, opposed to the Israelites from the beginning of their journey to the Promised Land. They were desert people, who lived in tents. They were nomads. And like the devil and his imps, they had a bad reputation for stealing and marauding.

In I Samuel 15:3 God told King Saul, "Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass." This may appear like such a pitiless thing to do, but we must not query the intentions of God. He wanted to wipe out this wickedness, before it spread to His people {the Israelites}. The reason He did not want any of the animals saved was simply that He did not desire the Israelites to have war for personal gain. This was a holy war called for by the LORD, Himself. This was a war for cleansing the land. He wanted to purge the land of even the reminiscence of the Amalekites.

The same goes for us today. We must “Utterly Destroy” everything the devil may have left behind. All the baggage must go or else we’ll continue to suffer as Saul did for not heading to Gods command.

(1) You got out of a bad relationship because it was bad, but you are still resentful, and angry (you let the devil leave his bags)

(2) You told your unequally yoked mate that it was over, but you still continue to call and try to visit (You let the devil leave his bags)

(3) You got out of financial debt, but you still can't control the desire to spend on frivolous things (You let the devil leave his bags)

(4) You got out of a bad habit or addiction, but you still long to try it just one more time (you let the devil leave his bags)

(5) You decided to let go of the past hurts and disappointments from growing up in an unstable family environment, yet you believe you are unworthy of love from others and refuse to get attached to anyone or attach yourself to losers like the folks you said you wanted to leave behind. (You let the devil leave his bags)

(6) You said, I forgive you, but you can't seem to forget and have peace with that person (You let the devil leave his bags)

(7) You got out of that horribly oppressive job, but you're still trying to sabotage the company or your former boss after you've left (You let the devil leave his bags)

(8) You cut off the affair with that married man/woman, but you still lust after him/her (You let the devil leave his bags)

(9) You broke off your relationship with that hurtful, abusive person, but you are suspicious and distrusting of every new person you meet
(You let the devil leave his bags)

(10) You decided to take better care of yourself, but you sneak to the fast food stores and stuff yourself with fats and sugars. Then wonder why you are too tired to exercise. (You let the devil leave his bags)

(11) God has blessed you again and again and you've told God that you will spend more time in the WORD and with people who love God's Word. But Bible study and prayer meeting times don't fit your television viewing schedule and some of those people at that church are hypocrites anyway... (You let the devil leave his bags)

Wake up my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, and realize the moment you put the devil out, check to make sure, and be absolutely certain that he takes his bags!

God bless you all, Elder J. Andres Vazquez

MAY GOD BLESS YOU

"May God bless you with

DISCOMFORT
at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships so that you may live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with

ANGER
at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.

May God bless you with

TEARS
to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with enough

FOOLISHNESS
to believe that you can make a difference in this world so that you can DO what others claim cannot be done. Amen."

THE APOLOGY OF A MAN

I see you sitting there so together but inside the tears keep falling

I see the anger the disappointment the pain inside

I hear a voice that's calling at nights end you pretend it doesn't matter there is no one waiting at home

well I knew it matters for I to am alone

now for every man that ever hurt you for every tear that fell from your eyes

here and now I like to apologies

I am sorry for all the many nights you spend staring at the phone

I am sorry for the birthdays ,the holidays ,just the days you spend alone

I am sorry for the other woman who made you feel less then the queen you are

I am sorry that he reached for the moon when in his hand he held star

I am sorry for the broken promises the broken ribs

I am sorry for words so cruel words that tore the very life from you

I am sorry for the only time you heard "I love you "is

when he found himself in need of you

I am sorry he never listened to what you had to say

I am sorry when you needed him most he just turned and walked away

I am sorry for the first time you said " I never love again"

I am sorry for the first time you said

"God forgive me but I hate all men"

I am sorry for the first that says

" I only beat you because I care"

I am sorry for all the times you needed to be held

I am sorry for the scars no medicine can heal

I am sorry he wasn't to his children the father he should have been

I am sorry he missed the opportunity to be a parent as well as a friend

I am sorry for the times he swore truth but you knew everything he said was a lie

Let this be a moment of healing, here and now to you I apologies

I am sorry he rejected your child never picked him up when he fell

I can only say if I am willing to love the woman then I am

willing to love her child as well

I am sorry for the girlfriends, the wife he forgot to mention

he knew from the start he break your heart though he said

that was never his intention

I am sorry he used your body seeing you as nothing more then notch on his belt

I am sorry that no answer came when your heart cried out for help

But most of all that he took for granted,

never realizing the strength the beauty the glory

that is YOU

But to you I say don't give up, god has something special in store

Love is around the next corner, behind a closed door

And this time god will give you just what your heart is asking for

lord knows we all make mistakes we're human after all

but don't be so angry that you turn your back when true love calls

just remember not every man is the same

and not every man should bare the blame

for the deeds of a misguided few there are men out there

who will love you JUST FOR YOU

Also remember yours is not the only broken heart mine has been broken too

I just hope you can forgive the MAN in me just like I

forgave the WOMAN you are

This has been passed around many places but the author rarely gets recognition. It was written by Alpha Omega McCoo Jr. in 1999. He finally published a collection of his poetry called A Time of Healing. I love his work.

Thank you brother Alpha Omega McCoo Jr for such a beautiful poem.

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK

There is a difference between being meek and being weak. Jesus was meek but not weak! He endured abuse and injury with patience and without resentment. He didn't deliberately try to stir up arguments and trouble. A meek person will not try to justify the self, especially when he is wrong. Neither does he feel he is superior to others. He does not try to "get even" with others, nor get revenge.

AN AGE OLD QUESTION

Can't I be a Christian without a church?
First of all you must ask, what is a church? It is not a location built of brick, wood or stone. It is a group of human beings with needs and problems like any other group. Some have the idea that a church is a place where perfect people go to model their Christianity. There are no perfect people in the world. Look in the mirror, if you find perfection there you have a right to expect it elsewhere. The church is like a hospital where sick people go to find help, understanding and love.
Here I give you an answer with a little flavor...

Yes it's possible to be a Christian without a church...

but something like being:
A Student who will not go to school;
A Soldier who will not be in the army;
A Citizen who does not pay taxes or vote;
A Salesman with no customers;
An Explorer with no base camp;
A Seaman on a ship without a crew;
A Businessman on a deserted island;
An Author without readers;
A Tuba Player without an orchestra;
A Parent without a family;
A Football Player without a team;
A Politician who is a hermit;
A Scientist who does not share his findings;
A Bee without a hive.

By virtue of our personal faith in Christ, we are automatically part of a larger family, which is made up of believers in Jesus from all over the world. Christianity was never meant to be a "Lone Ranger" religion.

"...in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." - Romans 12:5

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." - Hebrews 10:25

"Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts." - Acts 2:46

It is Christ's desire that each of his individual followers belong to a local gathering ("church") of people who know and love Jesus. It is about commitment to Christ and His Body.

THINGS YOU CANNOT DO

1. You CANNOT live wrong and die right (2 Cor. 5:10)

2. You CANNOT think wrong and live right (Mark 7:20-23).

3. You CANNOT do Satan's work and draw God's reward (Romans 6:3-7).

4. You CANNOT sow to the flesh and reap spiritual things (Gal. 6:7-8).

5. You CANNOT be a friend of the world and be a friend to God at the same time (James 4:4).

6. You CANNOT fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness and maintain fellowship with God (Eph. 5:11).