VoyForums
[ Show ]
Support VoyForums
[ Shrink ]
VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. We have even fought hard to defend your privacy in legal cases; however, we've done it with almost no financial support -- paying out of pocket to continue providing the service. Due to the issues imposed on us by advertisers, we also stopped hosting most ads on the forums many years ago. We hope you appreciate our efforts.

Show your support by donating any amount. (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your contribution is not tax-deductible.) PayPal Acct: Feedback:

Donate to VoyForums (PayPal):

[ Login ] [ Contact Forum Admin ] [ Main index ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, 3, 4, [5], 6 ]



ECSArabians Christian Horse Lovers Message Board
A Christian Horse Lovers Discussion Forum




Welcome to The Christian Horse Lovers Message Board. This forum is a place for christian people to discuss anything horsey, your beliefs, or just general conversation. Daily inspirations and horse facts. Feel free to post pictures in the reply section. I would love to pray for your prayer requests. Please feel free to post your requests here, or email me. No flaming allowed. I will remove ugly remarks or any type of flaming. God is good. Praise be to the Father and the Son !!!



ECSArabians


  • ACCEPTED! -- Cheri, 22:00:24 07/28/03 Mon
    ACCEPTED!
    _________________________

    John 15:1-11 (NRSV)

    [Jesus said,] "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.

    Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete."

    _________________________

    Jesus said, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you."

    - John 15:9 (NRSV)

    _________________________

    LIKE most people at one time or another, I have struggled to feel accepted. Because I was the only stepchild in my family, I never felt like a real member. School was another area of struggle where I often faced rejection. But late in my high school years I found a form of acceptance: I fell in with the "party" crowd.

    Unfortunately, many people still seek that false kind of acceptance, whether it comes from smoking marijuana or from drinking excessively with others in a crowded bar. They find no real acceptance but merely intoxication to deaden the pain of rejection.

    Hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ brought me my first glimpse of real acceptance. Christ loved me enough to pay the penalty for my sin. I realized that Christ loved me as I was and that there were no conditions on his love. Furthermore, my past years of feeling rejected in no way hindered the fact that Christ accepted me -- and still does.

    Many times the rejection we face has nothing to do with what we have done. In the same way, our acceptance in Christ is not based on our actions. It is based on his love alone -- we cannot earn it. Realizing we are loved by Christ, we are free to love and accept others in his name.


    Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for your grace and for the true acceptance
    we have through you. Amen.


    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

    Because of Christ, we are accepted by God.


    -- Thomas R. Fletcher (West Virginia, U.S.A.)


    PRAYER FOCUS: Someone who feels unaccepted
    _________________________



    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • CENTERED -- Cheri, 21:32:46 07/20/03 Sun

    CENTERED
    _________________________

    Jeremiah 18:1-6 (NRSV)

    The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: "Come, go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words." So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him.

    Then the word of the LORD came to me: Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the LORD. Just like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.

    _________________________

    O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.

    - Isaiah 64:8 (NRSV)

    _________________________

    I recently took a class in making clay pottery. It was an enjoyable class, but I can be a slow learner. One lesson I learned the first day -- and relearned nearly every day after that -- was that no project would be successful unless the clay was precisely centered on the spinning wheel before I began working with it. Cups and bowls that looked promising soon collapsed if the ball of clay I started with was off-center. I found that it took all the concentration and strength I had to hold the clay firmly in my hands when the wheel began spinning and I tried to "feel" the center of the wheel. I usually closed my eyes because what looked like the center could be deceiving. Once I found the center, I could mold the clay into useful and sometimes beautiful things.

    It was not hard to find a parallel between this lesson and my relationship with God. If I make a deliberate effort every day to make God the center of my life, my life can be useful and reflect the beauty of God's love.


    Prayer: Lord, help us to stay centered upon you, today and always.
    Mold us for your service and allow us to be vessels for your Spirit. Amen.


    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
    If I am centered on God, I will become a useful vessel.
    -- Lynnette Dobberpuhl (Minnesota, U.S.A.)

    PRAYER FOCUS: To be centered in God
    _________________________


    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • God Is Fantastic.... -- Cheri, 18:35:33 07/13/03 Sun
    GOD IS FANTASTIC

    He is the First and Last, The Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times. He always was, He always is, and He always will be . . . unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!

    He was bruised and brought healing! He was pierced and eased pain! He was persecuted and brought freedom! He was dead and brought life! He is risen and brings power! He reigns and brings Peace!

    The world can't understand him, The armies can't defeat Him, The schools can't explain Him, and The leaders can't ignore Him.

    Herod couldn't kill Him, The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him!

    Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him, The New Age can't replace Him, and "NO ONE" can explain Him away!

    He is light, love, longevity, and Lord. He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God. He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.

    His ways are right, His word is eternal, His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.

    He is my Savior, He is my guide, and He is my peace! He is my Joy, He is my comfort, He is my Lord, and He rules my life!

    I serve Him because His bond is love, His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.

    I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise, the power of the powerful, the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and is to come. And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.

    His goal is a relationship with ME! He will never leave me, never forsake me, never mislead me, never forget me, never overlook me, and never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!

    When I fall, He lifts me up! When I fail, He forgives!

    When I am weak, He is strong! When I am lost, He is the way!

    When I am afraid, He is my courage! When I stumble, He steadies me! When I am hurt, He heals me! When I am broken, He mends me! When I am blind, He leads me! When I am hungry, He feeds me!

    When I face trials, He is with me! When I face persecution, He shields me! When I face problems, He comforts me! When I face loss, He provides for me! When I face Death, He carries me Home!

    He is everything for everybody everywhere, every time, and every way. He is God, He is faithful. I am His, and He is mine! My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world. So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this. . .

    He said it and that settles it. God is in control, I am on His side, and that means all is well with my soul. Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • A new week. Daily Scriptures- -- Cheri, 02:01:25 07/08/03 Tue


    For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

    Ephesians 2:8-9


    We are daily faced with choices, and the grace of God is available, and will enable us to make choices that please Him. Our capacity to love and live our lives according to His principles and word, are dependent upon the enabling grace we receive from Him. It is His grace, which fills and keeps the river of perfect love flowing through our lives. We don't have the capacity to love and to serve without it. Our choices are made in response to His love. Choosing to follow and serve Him, choosing to not only forgive our enemies, but to embrace them, choosing to help others without the prospect of personal gratification or gain. He clothes us with humility, gentleness, compassion and kindness. Even our best intentions fall short in comparison.



    Prayer

    We humbly come before you today Lord, aware of our inability to serve You. Our best intentions most certainly fall short of your perfect love. Create us to be vessels of Your love, let it flood through every area of our lives, that are choices will be made with kindness, compassion and love. We thank you for your grace that enables us to do all things through Christ, who gives us the strength. Amen.


    Written By: Cheryl Curtis

    Edited by: Nell Berry

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11:26 -- Cheri, 05:37:03 06/28/03 Sat

    CometoJesus.gif

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • A New Week. Daily Scripture's... -- Cheri, 07:33:42 06/17/03 Tue

    The Lord will command His loving-kindness
    in the daytime, And in the night His song
    shall be with me-- A prayer to the God of
    my life. Psalm 42:8


    The day to day events of our lives are changed through prayer. There is not a single issue concerning our lives, that God is not interested in. He comes to us right where we are, and desires for us to love and fellowship with Him. He is available to us always. Our human thinking, may doubt that the God that created all that is, has the desire, or even the time to be concerned with us personally. With all the conflict in the world, and the amount of problems, surely God has more important issues to deal with. Nothing could be further from the truth. His love for us is never ending, and time which He created, is on His side.

    Prayer is a choice we make, to include and seek His guidance concerning the issues of life. Choosing to return the love we have received from our creator, and choosing to trust as we follow His lead. Prayer changes us, which changes our day.

    Prayer

    We thank You Lord for your steadfast,
    never ending love. You have made Your-
    self available to us always. We come
    to You concerning every decision and
    problem we face, knowing that You will
    change our hearts, and our thinking,
    giving us wisdom, courage, and the
    strength to face each new day. We come
    eager to fellowship with You our creator.
    Thank you for the privilege of knowing You.
    Amen.

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • A new week! Daily Scriptures..... -- Cheri, 22:32:12 06/09/03 Mon


    LETTING GO

    _________________________

    Psalm 18:31-36 (NRSV)


    For who is God except the LORD?
    And who is a rock besides our God?--
    the God who girded me with strength,
    and made my way safe.
    He made my feet like the feet of a deer,    
    and set me secure on the heights.
    He trains my hands for war,
    so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
    You have given me the shield of your salvation,
    and your right hand has supported me;
    your help has made me great.
    You gave me a wide place for my steps under me,    
    and my feet did not slip.

    _________________________

    Jesus said to his disciples, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?"

    -- Matthew 8:26 (NRSV)

    _________________________


    RECENTLY I saw a trapeze artist perform. I marveled at the person's talent. In every trapeze act there is a point when the artist must let go of one bar and reach for another. For that split second the performer is not holding on to anything. While trapeze artists' timing must be perfect, the act won't succeed unless they have the faith to let go of that first bar.

    I notice in my life that I frequently have difficulty in letting go. Mostly, I am afraid to give up something comfortable for the unknown. I have to explore the new course of action very carefully before parting with the old. Sometimes the direction seems right, but I usually hesitate to depart from the well-known.

    Trapeze artists know from practice and experience that the new bar will be there when they are ready. They have to have faith that their equipment and their fellow performers will not let them down; they are certain about their support.

    In comparison, I am squeamish about letting go. I have made my life into a cozy cocoon, one from which I am hesitant to move. Yet Christ continually calls us from our comfort to step out in faith. Are we willing to reach out, to cast off our fear and grab on to what God offers? Are we willing to soar?


    Prayer: Lord, help us reach out in faith to take hold of the wondrous
    life you offer. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.


    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

    Don't be afraid to let go; God is waiting.


    -- D. D. Emmons (Illinois, U.S.A.)

    PRAYER FOCUS: Those fearful of the unknown
    _________________________

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • A New Week! Daily Scriptures... -- Cheri, 17:04:28 06/03/03 Tue



    HIDDEN ENEMIES
    _________________________

    Ephesians 6:10-13 (NRSV)

    Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
    _________________________

    Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against . . . the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil.

    - Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)

    _________________________

    MY enemies speak against me" (Psalm 71:10). "Deliver me from my enemies" (Psalm 59:1). "O LORD, see how my enemies persecute me!" (Psalm 9:13).

    Many psalms mention the writer's adversaries, be they individuals or nations. And it would be easy to consider those words to be less than valid for our lives today. Our response might be, "Well, I'm glad I don't have to live like that - always on the lookout for danger and enemies!"

    But haven't we experienced unsettling doubt? Haven't we been led astray, influenced by some power or pride that misdirected our judgment? Haven't we been tempted to choose our will over God's will?

    We do have enemies -- lots of them. They take the form of ungodly notions (greed, revenge, lust, jealousy).

    Once we are able to unmask these enemies, we can bring them to God, who is stronger than all of them. As the psalm tells us, "The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies" (Psalm 118:7).


    Prayer: Dear God, help us to identify our hidden enemies and to
    triumph over them. Amen.

    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
    Naming our enemies can help us to overcome them.

    -- Ryan Dennis (New York, U.S.A.)

    PRAYER FOCUS: My enemies
    _________________________

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • Rejoicing... -- Cheri, 15:11:16 05/31/03 Sat


    Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?

      And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.'

    In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

    (Luke 15:8--10)

    [ Edit | View ]



  • UPDATE!!!! -- Cheri, 23:02:42 05/28/03 Wed
    I will be taking the week off. Daily scriptures to begin again Monday, June 2nd. God Bless.....





    godslove.jpg





    [ Edit | View ]



  • A New Week. Daily Scriptures..... -- Cheri, 02:44:06 05/20/03 Tue


    BACK TO BASICS
    _________________________

    Romans 12:9-13 (NRSV)

    Let love be genuine; hate what is evil,
    hold fast to what is good; love one
    another with mutual affection; outdo
    one another in showing honor. Do not
    lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve
    the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in
    suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute
    to the needs of the saints; extend
    hospitality to strangers.


    _________________________

    Let your hope keep you joyful,
    be patient in your troubles,
    and pray at all times.

    - Romans 12:12 (TEV)
    _________________________


    I have learned that my physical well-being is much improved by taking my doctor's recommendation and faithfully doing exercises to strengthen my back for 15 minutes each day. Devoting a small portion of each day to this routine has made a major difference in my quality of life.

    This small discipline has also made me more aware of the value of Christian disciplines. I realize anew the importance of spending time each day in Bible reading and prayer. I am able to think deeply about the people on my prayer list, and I try to keep in touch with them regularly. Sometimes a word of encouragement can show someone that we care and may be what that person needs to hear right at that moment.

    Another discipline of the Christian life is knowing that I need to seek help and advice when problems arise. This discipline holds true in my spiritual journey; talking with a friend and sharing problems and joys makes both of us grow spiritually. Just as beginning my day with my back exercises has improved my life physically, so the time I spend devotionally has strengthened me spiritually.



    Prayer:
    We give you thanks, dear heavenly
    Father, for each day of our lives
    and the opportunities and joys each
    day brings for doing your will. Amen.


    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

    Taking time for God each day
    brings strength for living.


    -- Catherine J. Doud (New York, U.S.A.)


    PRAYER FOCUS: Those needing encouragement

    _________________________

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • A new week. Daily scriptures... -- Cheri, 00:04:23 05/13/03 Tue

    BEGINNING WITH GOD


    Isaiah 26:3-9


    Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace--    
    in peace because they trust in you.
    Trust in the LORD forever,
         for in the LORD GOD
         you have an everlasting rock.
    For he has brought low
         the inhabitants of the height;
         the lofty city he lays low.
    He lays it low to the ground,
         casts it to the dust.
    The foot tramples it,
         the feet of the poor,
         the steps of the needy.
    The way of the righteous is level;
              O Just One, you make smooth the path of the righteous. In the path of your judgments,
              O LORD, we wait for you;
    your name and your renown
              are the soul's desire.
    My soul yearns for you in the night,
              my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth,
              the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.



    Set your mind on things that are above,
    not on things that are on earth.

    - Colossians 3:2 _


    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • A New Week. Daily bible quotes. I'm running a day behind. With all the bad storms in Alabama the last two days, I didnt want to chance being online to long yesterday. I will be posting two scriptures today. Please email me any prayer request's you may have. I would like to pray for your needs. Thank you. -- Cheri, 23:18:07 05/06/03 Tue
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


  • A new week. Daily promises..... -- Cheri, 21:34:55 04/28/03 Mon
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


  • A Easter Message... -- Cheri, 02:39:37 04/21/03 Mon



    Happy Easter!


    ..Please click on below cross

    for a awesome Easter message..




    http://199.2.122.37/banners/crosseaster.gif



    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • visions of heaven and hell -- bob, 00:48:20 04/26/03 Sat
    http://www.angelfire.com/film/visions/lastdays.html

    visions of heaven and hell

    [ Edit | View ]



  • Stop Christian Genocide -- Corey B. Buckner, 21:00:06 04/23/03 Wed
    Stop Cultural Genocide

    [ Edit | View ]



  • A new week, and a change of pace. This week daily promises will be posted. The regular daily inspirations, and horse facts to start again next Monday the 14th. God Bless. -- Cheri, 21:11:58 04/07/03 Mon
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


  • God made homosexualists out of atheists -- Vera Carp, 02:16:21 04/04/03 Fri
    Romans 1:22-24

    Quote:
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    They Sinned, and as a result God made them Homosexualists, and then condemned them to Eternal Hell. Is that the action of a God who Loves them, or loves the Sinner? He wanted them to Burn!

    Quote:
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Romans 1:24-32 :
    "24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
    25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
    26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
    27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
    29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, @#%$, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
    30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
    31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful
    32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------



    Nore verse 28: GOD gave them over to a reprobate mind, God filled their minds with the attributes which I have outlined in bold, as a direct response to their Sin of homosexualism! That is NOT the action of a Loving God, that is the action of a God who is ANGRY and UNMERCIFUL! Because of their transgressions, He has deliberately made it IMPOSSIBLE for them to attain Salvation, thus condemning them to Hell and eternal agony!

    Thank you Lord for giving us Godly legislators who understand that and will protect us from such evil!

    GOD'S LAW IS CLEAR --- THE PENALTY SEVERE!

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • A new week. Daily inspirations, and horse facts... -- Cheri, 00:00:10 04/01/03 Tue
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


  • A New Week. Daily inspirations and horse facts... -- Cheri, 20:47:33 03/24/03 Mon
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


  • A New Week. Daily promises.. -- Cheri, 23:44:35 03/18/03 Tue
    There were several days that I couldnt post while upgrades were done at VoyForums. I will be posting daily promises again this week. I will start with Monday even though it's Tuesday. Two new promises today. :) God Bless!

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • A new week. Daily promises will be posted this week. -- Cheri, 03:04:50 03/11/03 Tue
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


  • A New Week. Daily Inspirations and Horse Facts.. -- Cheri, 17:26:33 03/03/03 Mon
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


  • PRAYERS...TODAY... -- Cheri, 18:33:07 03/03/03 Mon



    TODAY is the day..

    Set your alarms, watches and timers,
    my friends for 3:33 TODAY if at all possible....and spread the
    message to others..

    The World Prayer Team calls on all Christian churches and individuals to set aside at least three minutes to pray at 3:33 PM in their time zone on 03-03-03.

    PRAYER FOCUS:

    Pray that the armies of heaven will push back the powers of darkness in the Middle East.

    Pray that Saddam Hussein will leave the country before war is required to remove him from power.

    Pray that a spiritual shield will contain hostilities within the Iraqi borders (if war cannot be avoided), such that it doesn't spill over to the entire Islamic world.

    Pray that weapons of mass destruction, if they are deployed on any side of the battle, will be powerless. Pray that this date, rather than being a focus point of darkness, will be over-whelmed by the Light of G-D through the worldwide prayers of His people.

    [ Edit | View ]



  • The Power Of Love.. -- Cheri, 18:28:04 03/03/03 Mon
    THE POWER OF LOVE

    _________________________

    1 Corinthians 12:12-26 (NRSV)

    For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body -- Jews or Greeks, slaves or free -- and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

    Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, "Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, "Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?

    But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you," nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this.

    But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.

    _________________________

    Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

    -- 1 John 4:7 (NRSV)

    _________________________

    OUR mentally disabled friend Harry sits beside us in church. One Sunday, my wife and I stood to sing one of the great old hymns of the church. Harry did not stand because he did not know the words. When he knows the words, he stands and sings loudly - and usually off-key.

    In the pew behind us, a woman began to cry as we sang the hymn. Not wanting to embarrass her, we worshipers around her pretended that we did not notice her tears. That is, all of the worshipers except one. Harry got up, went back to the woman, and gave her a warm hug. It was one of the most touching acts of compassion I have ever witnessed.

    Harry may be limited in some ways, but he taught me something about the power of love. Love acts when someone is in pain.

    Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for your compassion and for those who
    demonstrate it to us. Make us as responsive to those in pain as you are. Amen.

    THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
    Love reaches out in compassion to those in distress.

    -- Jeral Williams (Alabama, U.S.A.)

    PRAYER FOCUS: The mentally disabled
    _________________________

    [ Edit | View ]



  • A new week, & a change of pace. :) The board is pretty slow, with hardly any posts lately. So thought I'd try something a little different. There will be no horse facts for this week. They will start again next Monday. -- Cheri, 04:37:37 02/25/03 Tue
    Daily scriptures...

    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:



  • A New Week. Daily Inspirations and Horse Facts.. -- Cheri, 18:52:16 02/17/03 Mon
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


  • A New Week. Daily Inspirations, and Horse Facts... -- Cheri, 17:15:30 02/11/03 Tue
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


  • A New Week. Daily Inspirations, and Horse Facts.. -- Cheri, 00:16:39 02/04/03 Tue
    [ Edit | View ]

    Replies:


    [ Main index ] [ Archives: 1, 2, 3, 4, [5], 6 ]
    [ Contact Forum Admin ]



    Forum timezone: GMT+1
    VF Version: 3.00b, ConfDB:
    Before posting please read our privacy policy.
    VoyForums(tm) is a Free Service from Voyager Info-Systems.
    Copyright © 1998-2019 Voyager Info-Systems. All Rights Reserved.