tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9772318043265963012024-03-13T16:24:49.763-04:00In the Eye of a StormsRachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-90096874275685594392015-09-07T14:14:00.000-04:002015-09-07T14:19:41.610-04:00Back in the Saddle<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0.825em;">
Here I am again. It's been a while, but it's time to refocus on my writing. As I type this I can hear the song "Back in the Saddle Again" playing in my head. I can't help but grin as I think about it. I'm seriously amused.<br />
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Anyhow, being a mom keeps me very busy. I'll write as I go and post when it's ready. Writing is definitely a lifestyle that must develop over time and I am up for the challenge. So, wish me well as I endeavor to form new habits followed by great results.<br />
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Talk to you soon!</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">In our society, darkness has been portrayed as this overpowering evil that dominates</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">In </span><b style="letter-spacing: 0px;">John 1:5</b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> the Bible says,</span><b style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><i> "And the light shines in the darkness and the darkness</i></b></div>
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<b style="letter-spacing: 0px;">(MSG)</b> <b style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><i>The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn't put it out.</i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">It is exciting to know that no matter how obscure things appear, there is a Light that</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">So, what exactly is darkness? One of the definitions is the absence or deficiency of</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">"But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">We see here how Satan has used darkness as a veil to conceal the gospel and blind</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Verses 1-4 tell us that the light is the life of Him, the Word. So the life of the Word is the</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Now, allow me to expound on this a little more by looking at</span><b style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> 2 Corinthians 4:6</b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">. The</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">the light with those around us. </span><b style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Romans 10:14</b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> tells us, </span><b style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><i>"How then shall they call on</i></b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">It is time to engage in battle. We are in a fight of good versus evil, light versus darkness,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” And I said, “I see a branch of an almond tree.” Then the Lord said to me, “ You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.” </i>(Jeremiah 1:11,12 NKJV)</b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In this passage of scripture, the word <b>ready</b> is translated from the Hebrew word <b><i>shaqad</i></b> which means “waking, waiting, hastening, or anticipating.” It is closely related to the word <b><i>shaqed</i></b> which is translated <b>almond</b> in verse 11. The margin of my Bible says that in Hebrew thought, the almond is considered the “waker” because it, of all trees, blossoms early, watching diligently for the opportunity to bloom. What God was showing Jeremiah in the vision, and even explained to him, is that He was actually looking for the earliest opportunity to perform His word. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In <b>2 Chronicles 16:9</b>, it says that God searches the earth <b><i>“to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him…”</i></b></span></div>
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Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-76034783659522504892014-03-22T17:31:00.000-04:002014-03-22T17:31:01.144-04:00Dream AgainAfter having lost my father to cancer last year, I found myself in a state of hopelessness. Not only was my dad my natural father, but he was also my spiritual father. It was like our covering had been removed and so many of our plans and dreams had died with him. Everything we had been praying and believing so hard for was lost in a single moment. Or so it seemed.<br />
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In the midst of my pain I heard the Spirit say to me, "Dream again!" Over and over I kept hearing these words. I was reminded of <b>Psalm 126:1</b> which says, <b>"When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream."</b> So, I began to study that verse. I found that the word "dream" came from the Hebrew word <i>chalam</i> which, according to Strong's Concordance, means 1) to dream 2) to recover. I realized that I was being held captive to circumstances, the death of my father and leader. However, when the Lord brings a person out of captivity, He brings about a full recovery. No longer is that person bound by their circumstances. Their vision which was limited by walls of captivity is renewed and their hope restored. The Lord was letting me know that, even in all the disappointment and pain, His plan for me did not change and He is bringing me out.<br />
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In <b>Isaiah 60:1 AMP</b> it says, <b>"Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you--rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you!" </b>Notice that to arise requires effort on your part. Many of you are sitting in a spiritual dungeon acting like a prisoner not even realizing that the shackles have been removed and the doors have been opened. All that is left to do is to walk out.<br />
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So, my hope for you today is that you rise up! Don't let the enemy of your soul steal your dreams. It is time to take possession of your promised land. It's time to dream again!Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-19197559928326673562013-02-20T19:23:00.003-05:002013-02-20T19:24:27.718-05:00Intimacy With the Father<br />
<b><i>Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 22:37-40</i></b><br />
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About a year ago I remember asking God a simple, sincere question, “What is Your heart?” He gave me one word in response. It was “relationship”. As I pondered this thought, I realized that this is what it’s all about. Intimacy with the Father. Everything God did from creation to now was for relationship. He created us to be His family. When sin separated us from His presence, He immediately went to work to restore it and completed that work in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.<br />
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Right away I thought of David. Here we have the “man after God’s own heart”. Why was he called that? We know that he wasn’t a perfect man by any means. The reason he was given this title is because he was a man that would literally go after the heart of God. He sought God to do all His will (Acts 13:22). His songs express how he longed to be in the presence of God and would meditate on His law (Psalms 27:4, 119:97). This was a man who had an intimate relationship with the Father. Because of this, he was surrounded with God’s favor and enjoyed many victories even when it seemed impossible.<br />
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There is no denying that Jesus set the greatest example of all. In his ministry we see how he would separate himself from the crowds to enjoy time alone with the Father (Luke 5:16). Prayer was the key to the outpouring of miracles and revelations leading up to our redemption at the cross.<br />
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Now, we can enjoy the same level of intimacy with our Creator. The veil of separation has been removed. The world is looking for something real and has endured all the religion it can stand. What is needed and necessary is the revealing of the sons and daughters of God. We need to have such a close and intimate relationship with God that He illuminates our world around us, and so that His power may be demonstrated everywhere that we go. Just like Moses, we need to be lit up with the glory of God. That only happens when we spend time with Him.<br />
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Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-62593070877126272942013-01-14T22:50:00.000-05:002013-01-15T11:14:21.111-05:00Fulfilling Your Purpose - Step 1<br />
The first step to fulfilling your God given purpose in life is to get a vision. In Proverbs 29:18 we read that, <b><i>“Where there is no vision, the people perish.”</i></b> The Message translation says,<b><i> “If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves.”</i></b> In other words, without the ability to see what we are aiming for (God‘s plan for us), we just blindly stumble about searching for the unknown. Chances are, we will miss our target.<br />
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Now, according to Merriam-Webster, one of the definitions for vision is: the act or power of imagination. Albert Einstein once said, <i>“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” </i>The imagination is a gift from God which provides us the means by which we may envision our future. God gave you the ability to dream, and what you see and think on regularly will affect the direction your life will take.<br />
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Another definition for vision is: mode of seeing or conceiving. In order for conception to take place, a seed must be planted. To conceive an idea, a thought must be planted. The longer that thought is permitted to stay, the more it will take root in your heart and produce results in your life. <b><i>"As he thinks in his heart, so is he…" </i>(Proverbs 23:7a)</b> <i style="font-weight: bold;">"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things." </i><b>(Matthew 12:35)</b> So what are you thinking on?<br />
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If you are wandering around aimlessly with no vision and no plan, the end result will be an unfulfilled life. What a tragedy! I encourage you to read God's Word. Let's look at what God told Joshua.<br />
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<b><i>"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." </i>(Joshua 1:8)</b><br />
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God has a great vision for you in His Word. <b><i>"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." </i>(Jeremiah 29:11)<i> </i></b>So, dig into His Word and see what He has in store for you.<br />
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Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-54412706819056232382012-12-29T16:57:00.000-05:002012-12-29T16:57:30.295-05:00The Shepherd Who Encouraged A KingWhile praying earlier, God revealed something in His Word that I never noticed before. I love reading about David and Goliath and the lesson it teaches us about trusting in God's ability. Against all odds, God brought victory for His people by the hand of a young shepherd boy. What interests me is how this victory was achieved.<div>
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In studying the story, we see that David was given ample opportunity to doubt a triumphant outcome.</div>
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<b>And Saul said to David, "You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a youth, and he a man of war from his youth." </b>(1 Samuel 17:33)</div>
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Instead of being moved by fear and unbelief, David recalled how God had delivered him in times past from the lion and the bear.</div>
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<b>"Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God." Moreover David said, "The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine." </b>(1 Samuel 17:36-37)</div>
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What I never realized before is that he was not only encouraging himself, but also those around him who heard his words. Think about it. Here we find King Saul carrying the weight of a difficult decision. If he sends David to meet Goliath only to fail, then Israel would be made the slaves of the Philistines.</div>
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<b>Then he </b>(Goliath) <b>stood and cried out to the armies of Israel, and said to them, "Why have you come out to line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and you the servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me. If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us." </b>(1 Samuel 17:8-9)</div>
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This wasn't about the fate of one man, but about that of an entire nation of people. Of course, we know that David went forth at Saul's command, defeated Goliath, and spared all of Israel. This was accomplished through the faith of a shepherd boy who encouraged the heart of a king.</div>
Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-2791705279096675382012-03-18T16:48:00.000-04:002012-03-18T16:48:00.900-04:00What You Say Is What You Believe<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe and therefore speak.</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> 2 Corinthians 4:13<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What you are speaking is what you believe. If you speak positive things, you believe and expect positive things. If you speak negative things, than obviously you believe negative things and expect a negative outcome. Perhaps it is time to have a mental check up?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Luke 6:45 tells us that <b><i>“…out of the abundance (overflow) of the heart his mouth speaks”</i></b>. By studying the parable of the sower in Matthew 13 we know that the heart of man is the soil where seed (good or bad) is sown. The seeds sown are words. Just as good soil is necessary to produce a good harvest; good seed is also important. Your good soil (heart) can only produce after whatever seed has been sown.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Let’s look at the full text of <b>Luke 6:45(AMP)</b>:<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The upright (honorable, intrinsically good) man out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart produces what is upright (honorable and intrinsically good), and the evil man out of the evil storehouse brings forth that which is depraved (wicked and intrinsically evil); for out of the abundance (overflow) of the heart his mouth speaks.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What seed are you sowing? What kind of seed are you allowing others to sow? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life.</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Proverbs 4:23 (AMP)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Philippians 4:8(AMP)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Once you have received good seed, be sure to water it by meditating on the Word of God. Feed the seed! In time you will see the benefits of a good and bountiful harvest in your heart and in your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-29500617598974485362012-03-09T14:17:00.000-05:002012-03-09T14:17:00.515-05:00The Power of God’s Word<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">…The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. </span></i></b><b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">John 6:63</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Notice in this scripture that Jesus didn’t say that His words contain life, but that they are life. Think about that. When you receive God’s Word, you receive life. When you speak God’s Word, you speak life whether it is for your benefit or the benefit of those listening. Jesus spoke God’s Word (<b>John 12:50</b>), and His Word is life.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hebrews 4:12</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> says<i>, <b>“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”</b></i> Now, according to Strong’s the word <i>“powerful”</i> comes from the Greek word <i>“ energes”</i> which denotes something at work, active, and effective. God’s Word is alive and active. Therefore, when we speak God’s Word out of our mouths, we are releasing an active, living energy. In <b>Isaiah 55:11</b> God tells us<i>, <b>“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”</b></i> The word of God released from His mouth (it must be released) will accomplish its purpose. We know that to accomplish something requires energy or power. This scripture proves that God’s Word is powerful. As long as it is restrained, it cannot accomplish anything. However, when released, it can literally change your atmosphere, your circumstances, your life, and your world. As Jack Hayford said, <i>“The power in His word will always fulfill the promise of His word.”</i><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, in order to release something, you must first possess it. Although the blessings of God belong to us as His heirs (see <b>Romans 8:16-17</b>), we cannot utilize them until we have taken ownership of them. The land of Canaan belonged to the children of Israel during the time that they were in Egypt and also throughout the years that they wandered through the wilderness, but, until they claimed the land, they could not enjoy the benefits of owning it. In the same manner, we must take possession of God’s promises to us. We begin by finding out what the promises are in God’s Word, allow His Word to build faith in us through meditation (<b>Romans 10:17</b>), and then release the Word (promises) out of our mouths. When we do that, we are speaking the life of God into our situations. The more we speak it, the more it will reshape our circumstances for good.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are so many great promises in God’s word that it is hard to list them all here, so it is vital that you search the Word for yourself. Just remember that “…<b><i>all the promises of God in Him are yes, and in Him amen, to the glory of God through us.” </i>2 Corinthians 1:20</b><i>. </i>Also,<i> <b>“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” </b></i><b>Hebrews 10:23</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-86659080087530099242011-09-13T15:58:00.000-04:002011-09-13T15:58:27.782-04:00My First Hands-On Bible - reviewMy First Hands-On Bible is a perfect choice for any parent who wants to introduce God's Word to their early learners. I love how it is written in a real Bible text (NLT). The activities, discussions, etc... are simple, easy to understand, and a fun way to ignite your preschooler's enthusiasm while learning valuable lessons. I know that I am going to have a great time sharing my faith with my 3-year-old daughter using My First Hands-On Bible.<br />
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Thank you, Tyndale House Publishers, for providing me with a free copy in exchange for my honest review.Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-21113927422204846012011-07-09T21:34:00.000-04:002011-07-09T21:34:09.351-04:00The Final Summit by: Andy Andrews (review)I found The Final Summit to be very interesting. I don't read a lot of novels, but I found myself lost in the story almost immediately. I love how historical figures are included in the story line and I even learned some things from history that I was not aware of happening. This is a novel that I would recommend to anyone who has any interest in history.<br />
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Thank you Book Sneeze for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in return for my honest review.Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-10844815380912056012011-06-15T20:53:00.000-04:002011-06-15T20:53:08.450-04:00Secrets of the Vine for Women review<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d281b; font-family: Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Secrets of the Vine for Women is an easy read based on John 15. I have read Secrets of the Vine and enjoyed the women's version since it goes into more depth on how it would apply to me as a woman. The study guide is a nice addition for studying individually or in a group. The reason I would not recommend this book is because I cannot agree with the teaching that sickness is a form of discipline from God. Other than that, it is a good book.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I read this earlier today and started thinking, “What is the power that works in us?” Well, we know that it is the power of God that Paul speaks of here, but how much of that unlimited power have we allowed to actually go to work in us both individually and corporately?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While I pondered these things the Holy Spirit reminded me of another scripture. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">James 5:16 (amp)</i></b> says that <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">the earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].</i></b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></b>We see here that power is made available through earnest prayer. In <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Luke 24:49 (amp)</i></b> Jesus tells his disciples to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">remain in the city [Jerusalem] until you are clothed with power from on high.</i></b></span> Also,<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Acts 1:8 </i></b>says, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">but you shall receive</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">power</span></i></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">when the</span></i></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Holy</span></i></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spirit</span></i></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">has come upon you</span>.</i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> And then, in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Acts 2</i></b> we see the manifestation of the promise when they were gathered together in the upper room and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So now we have seen in Scripture that the power of God is made available to us through prayer and the Holy Spirit. Let’s look at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ephesians 3:20</i></b> again. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, ACCORDING to the power that works in us. </i></b>We know God is able. What is He able to do? Exceedingly, abundantly above ALL that we ask or think. But that is ACCORDING to the power that works in us. God made the power available to us. Now we just need to put it to work in us by spending time in prayer and allowing the Holy Spirit to move.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-77932325546474637932011-05-10T12:44:00.000-04:002011-05-10T12:44:26.035-04:00One Mistake and Goodbye, Kids! - Parentalrights.org - Protecting Children by Empowering Parents <a href="http://parentalrights.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B0FEB73C8-DE83-460E-BE31-97115B01D36E%7D">One Mistake and Goodbye, Kids! - Parentalrights.org - Protecting Children by Empowering Parents </a>Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-86823862619806549522011-04-16T15:32:00.000-04:002011-04-16T15:32:48.010-04:00This Marvelous Love<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ephesians 5:1-2 NKJV<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Therefore, be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Have you ever noticed how beautiful a person who walks in love is? They may not be physically attractive, but because they are covered in a spirit of love they appear lovely. All of their imperfections seem invisible and everyone wants to be around them. That’s how powerful love is! It’s an active force or energy that literally draws people in. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So, how do we obtain that kind of love? Romans 5:5 says</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“…</i></span><span class="apple-style-span"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us”</span></i></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us and God’s love is poured into our hearts. Did you notice the word “poured”? In the Bible, whenever God gives something, words like “fill”, “pour”, and “overflow” are used. Nothing from God comes in small portions. God isn’t holding anything back and He never does anything half way. Everything that comes from Him involves filling to the full and overflowing. The greatest love of all is made available to us simply by having a relationship with the source, the Father. After all, God is love (1 John 4:8).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now that we know God’s love has been deposited in us, we should learn how to tap into it. About three years ago the words “major on love” began to echo in my spirit, so I began to dig into God’s Word concerning the subject. Over a period of time, having studied scripture after scripture and having read other books written on love, I started to notice changes taking place inside of me. It wasn’t long before I began to feel love for individuals who had previously hurt me. My attitude toward them was shifting from anger and resentment to mercy and forgiveness. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How did this transformation happen? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">By studying the Word, I was able access the love that had been placed inside of me by the Holy Spirit. I want you to know that once I forgave them, not only did I release them from past wrongs, but I was also set free. I encourage you not to waste your time on holding grudges against anyone! It will hinder God’s blessing from working in your life and it will cause your faith to be of no effect. Galatians 5:6 KJV tells us that faith works by love. If you harbor unforgiveness in your heart, then you’re not operating in love. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another thing that helped me was to confess God’s Word over myself and my relationships. If you need love to become a more active part of your life, put God in remembrance of His Word. Say, “God’s love has been poured into my heart by the Holy Spirit who was given to me”. Whenever you are tempted to step out of love, confess “I am an imitator of God as His child, and I walk in love just as Christ loved me and gave Himself for me”. Keep the Word before your eyes. Meditate on it day and night. It won’t be long before you will see changes taking place in you. And always remember that “love never fails” (1 Cor. 13:8).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Rachel Stormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368780797579530174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-977231804326596301.post-11430825576209367082011-01-02T23:12:00.000-05:002011-01-02T23:12:17.530-05:002011 ProphesyI recently received an email of a prophesy given through Kenneth Copeland about the year 2011. It was so encouraging to me that I wanted to share it. I hope it encourages you also. Happy New Year!!<div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">I will tell you exactly what it will be like, saith the Lord.</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Whatever you compromise to keep, you will lose. So be bold in My Word. Be strong and stand up for something. Stand up for the word of faith. Stand up for the fact that God loves you and will take care of you and will continue to take care of you.</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">I will say it.</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><h4 style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">For 2011--Everything is going to be all right!</h4><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">A new day is coming and it is here now. Everything is going to be all right. I said everything is going to be all right.</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">For all of you that will take My Word and stand on it saith the Lord -- the kingdom is for you, the angels are for you, all of heaven's reserves are at your call. Rise and up and be counted among those that carry faith, live by faith, walk in love and declare that God so loved the world that He gave. Relax and rest and rejoice because everything is going to be all right. Everything is going to be all right. Everything is going to be all right.</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><h4 style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">2011--Straight From Heaven</h4><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">A wealthy place. A good place. The Blessing is the place to be. 2011--you will see it come to pass.</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">It will be said of that year among those that count themselves in the household of God and in the word of faith and those that have stood up and believed My Word and have walked in it all these years--it is going to be the easiest year you have ever had in your life.</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">Things are going to flow and things are going to just move and flow along. It will seem like you have been caught up in a wave of glory. It will just go and it will go and it will go and you will begin to learn how to just say things and they come to pass. You will walk in the goodness and in the grace and in the mercy of God.</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">All that you should be, will be.</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">All that you could be, will be.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">And all that shouldn't be, won't be because God is alive and well--and so are you!</div></div><div><br />
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