AJ and I are headed back to AR this morning. AJ preaches for a small congregation there a couple times a month.
Today I just want to share a website with you. It is called www.ucanbsure.org This website has a lot of sound Biblical information including articles and sermons written by members of the Lord's church. The website also features a free Bible correspondence course that covers very practical Bible information that all people need to know and understand. I encourage you to go to this website and take a look around, especially if you have questions about God and the Bible and the church today.
Have a blessed Lord's day!
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April 29, 2012
April 28, 2012
A not-so-average week.
It has been quite a week! After something going on every night of the week AJ and I are glad to just hang out at home today. I think we're watching the Richmond race tonight. Yes... NASCAR. When I married my husband I married all his likes and dislikes... NASCAR included. I must admit that I do enjoy watching as well! We usually snooze somewhere between the first 25 and last 50 laps anyway. *Oh, Update! In case you are interested, tonight's race featured the first all electric-powered pace vehicle. If you are interested than there is no need to explain further. If you are not... there is still no need.
What is for dinner tonight at your house?
We are having Creamy Taco Mac. I have already tasted it and it is as good as it looks and sounds.
I found the recipe over at the Sing for Your Supper blog. This is the first recipe that I have tried of her's and I cannot wait to try many more! I followed her recipe almost to a tee. I didn't use all 8 oz of my noodles (AJ and I like more meat and sauce than noodles.) and I did not use the entire cup of starchy cooking water. That may be because I did not use all the noodles. ANYHOW. It is delicious and you should rush over to her blog and try it tomorrow night. The ingredients are simple, but not necessarily low fat. I did use light sour cream... every bit helps!
So here is my week in short.
Monday night I went to MSOP wive's class. It was very eye opening. We heard from a lady who has been married to a preacher for about twenty-five years. She shared some of the ups and downs of their life together working for the Church.
Tuesday night AJ and I went to a gospel meeting at another local congregation. It was awesome. We heard Brother BJ Clarke preach about the one true church. He answered the question: "Has God ever confined salvation to one location in the past?" The answer is yes. Think Noah and the Ark (Gen 6), the tenth plague and the Passover (Exodus 12), and Rahab's house (Joshua 2). Today salvation is confined to the Lord's church which is His body and He is the savior of it. (cf Eph 1:22,23; 4:4; 5:23) We must be a part of Christ's body in order to inherit eternal life.
Wednesday night we attended a different gospel meeting and heard Brother Billy Bland preach about THE last day, as in the day the Lord will return and this world ends. (cf John 12:48; 14:1-3; 1 Thess 4:16; 2 Peter 3:10)
Thursday and Friday night AJ and I, as well as a couple other preaching students, attended a formal debate in Little Rock, AR. It was awesome to be present for such an event. Debates like this do not happen as often as they use to, but they should. The topic of the debate was "ARE MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTS IN WORSHIP TO GOD SINFUL OR AUTHORIZED?" You can find more information about it at the Gospel of Christ.
So after a lot of driving to and from we are very happy to be home on Saturday. Although, the driving was WELL worth it. I wish every week were like this one. We were able to spend time with brethren. We were able to hear the gospel preached with authority and boldness. It does not get much better than that.
How was your week? Do you have mechanical instruments at the church where you attend? Ever asked if it was authorized by God?
What is for dinner tonight at your house?
We are having Creamy Taco Mac. I have already tasted it and it is as good as it looks and sounds.
I found the recipe over at the Sing for Your Supper blog. This is the first recipe that I have tried of her's and I cannot wait to try many more! I followed her recipe almost to a tee. I didn't use all 8 oz of my noodles (AJ and I like more meat and sauce than noodles.) and I did not use the entire cup of starchy cooking water. That may be because I did not use all the noodles. ANYHOW. It is delicious and you should rush over to her blog and try it tomorrow night. The ingredients are simple, but not necessarily low fat. I did use light sour cream... every bit helps!
So here is my week in short.
Monday night I went to MSOP wive's class. It was very eye opening. We heard from a lady who has been married to a preacher for about twenty-five years. She shared some of the ups and downs of their life together working for the Church.
Tuesday night AJ and I went to a gospel meeting at another local congregation. It was awesome. We heard Brother BJ Clarke preach about the one true church. He answered the question: "Has God ever confined salvation to one location in the past?" The answer is yes. Think Noah and the Ark (Gen 6), the tenth plague and the Passover (Exodus 12), and Rahab's house (Joshua 2). Today salvation is confined to the Lord's church which is His body and He is the savior of it. (cf Eph 1:22,23; 4:4; 5:23) We must be a part of Christ's body in order to inherit eternal life.
Wednesday night we attended a different gospel meeting and heard Brother Billy Bland preach about THE last day, as in the day the Lord will return and this world ends. (cf John 12:48; 14:1-3; 1 Thess 4:16; 2 Peter 3:10)
Thursday and Friday night AJ and I, as well as a couple other preaching students, attended a formal debate in Little Rock, AR. It was awesome to be present for such an event. Debates like this do not happen as often as they use to, but they should. The topic of the debate was "ARE MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTS IN WORSHIP TO GOD SINFUL OR AUTHORIZED?" You can find more information about it at the Gospel of Christ.
So after a lot of driving to and from we are very happy to be home on Saturday. Although, the driving was WELL worth it. I wish every week were like this one. We were able to spend time with brethren. We were able to hear the gospel preached with authority and boldness. It does not get much better than that.
How was your week? Do you have mechanical instruments at the church where you attend? Ever asked if it was authorized by God?
April 14, 2012
On becoming a Christian
I wanted my first post to be about the most important part of my life. Really the phrase "part of my life" does not give it justice. It is my life; it is who I am. I am a Christian.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20 KJV)
When I became a Christian I died to myself and became alive to Christ.
How did I get here?
My purpose for telling you this is to give a little background information about myself and also to maybe help someone who is seeking the truth. I have not been a Christian all my life... not even most of my life. As a child, I went to a Methodist church. Until I was about 21 I thought being a Methodist was as good as anything. But you see, that just is not true. While my intentions were pure and I was sincere, Methodists do not make Christians... nor does any denomination.
My faith had never been tested before. Then I started dating someone who was roommates with a Christian. We were invited to attend worship services with him regularly, which we did. We also attended group Bible studies on the campus of the college we attended. After a few months I figured out for myself that there is more to being a Christian that just saying you are one. I realized that I had been misinformed my whole life. I don't fault anyone for this but myself.
I learned about the one true church and how to become a member of it. I had already heard the gospel (Rom 10:17) and believed that Jesus is God's only son and died for my sins (John 3:15,16; 8:24). I learned that I needed to repent of my past sins (Luke 13:3), confess before others (Matthew 10:32) that Jesus is the Christ, the only Son of God, and then be baptized for the remission of my sins (Mark 16:15,16; Acts 2:38) AND for God to ADD ME to His church (Acts 2:47). I did all those things and now I am a new creature, a Christian, striving to live faithfully even unto death (Rev 2:10).
I am PROUD to be a Christian and thankful, too! If you have not done one or any of the things that I did to become a Christian then you are not yet a Christian. Yes, that is a bold thing to say, but it is true! Read your Bible and find out. You should want to become a Christian! The God that created you desires you to be and prefers you to be in Heaven with Him for all eternity (2 Peter 3:9). If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!
Anyhow, I broke up with that guy I was dating. I am thankful that we dated since I was introduced to the Church through him. However, it is a good thing we broke up because now I am married to the best, most amazing man ever! Of course if you are married you probably think that about your husband, but I promise mine is the best for me!
And thats me on becoming a Christian.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20 KJV)
When I became a Christian I died to myself and became alive to Christ.
How did I get here?
My purpose for telling you this is to give a little background information about myself and also to maybe help someone who is seeking the truth. I have not been a Christian all my life... not even most of my life. As a child, I went to a Methodist church. Until I was about 21 I thought being a Methodist was as good as anything. But you see, that just is not true. While my intentions were pure and I was sincere, Methodists do not make Christians... nor does any denomination.
My faith had never been tested before. Then I started dating someone who was roommates with a Christian. We were invited to attend worship services with him regularly, which we did. We also attended group Bible studies on the campus of the college we attended. After a few months I figured out for myself that there is more to being a Christian that just saying you are one. I realized that I had been misinformed my whole life. I don't fault anyone for this but myself.
I learned about the one true church and how to become a member of it. I had already heard the gospel (Rom 10:17) and believed that Jesus is God's only son and died for my sins (John 3:15,16; 8:24). I learned that I needed to repent of my past sins (Luke 13:3), confess before others (Matthew 10:32) that Jesus is the Christ, the only Son of God, and then be baptized for the remission of my sins (Mark 16:15,16; Acts 2:38) AND for God to ADD ME to His church (Acts 2:47). I did all those things and now I am a new creature, a Christian, striving to live faithfully even unto death (Rev 2:10).
I am PROUD to be a Christian and thankful, too! If you have not done one or any of the things that I did to become a Christian then you are not yet a Christian. Yes, that is a bold thing to say, but it is true! Read your Bible and find out. You should want to become a Christian! The God that created you desires you to be and prefers you to be in Heaven with Him for all eternity (2 Peter 3:9). If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!
Anyhow, I broke up with that guy I was dating. I am thankful that we dated since I was introduced to the Church through him. However, it is a good thing we broke up because now I am married to the best, most amazing man ever! Of course if you are married you probably think that about your husband, but I promise mine is the best for me!
And thats me on becoming a Christian.
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