To Be Continued...
In the movie, they killed off my favorite hero (James Bond). He died and does not get to come back…
I real life, my Hero laid down His life. He's alive forever more!
Steps to Solutions to Depression
Steps to Solutions to Depression
If your heart has become "pressed down" like a heart-shaped foam pillow...and if that pressure remains, know that God offers to replace your heavy heart....
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 36:26)
A. Key Verse to Memorize
While traveling by car, you may have encountered violent storms. You are faced with the choice: keep going or pull over to a safe spot and wait it out. The storm clouds of depression are not dissimilar. You face the choices of seeking help or riding it out alone, seeing God's perspective or becoming drenched in bitterness. No matter how long the sky has been overcast or how long your soul has been downcast, you can rest in the words of the psalmist who said...
"I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." (Psalm 27:13)
B. Key Passage to Read
While we can't choose what we inherit genetically, we can choose what we dwell on cognitively. In the medical world, brain scans of those suffering with depression show marked improvement when words of hope, affirmation, and purpose are continually reinforced. In this respect, life is a series of choices. You can choose today to put the Word of God into action.[39]
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
• Choose to write down a list of all the positives in your life and continually focus on them.
—"Rejoice always,"
v. 16
• Choose to talk to God about everything.
—"pray continually,"
v. 17
• Choose to thank God for what you are learning right now.
—"give thanks in all circumstances...."
v. 18
• Choose to change when God's Spirit convicts you to change.
—"Do not quench the Spirit."
v. 19
• Choose to take God's Word seriously.
—"Do not treat prophecies with contempt"
v. 20
• Choose to ask, "Is this right in God's sight?"
—"but test them all;"
v. 21
• Choose to do right, even when you are tempted to do wrong.
—"hold on to what is good,"
v. 21
• Choose to turn immediately from temptation.
—"reject every kind of evil."
v. 22
• Choose to see how God has "set you apart" (sanctified you) to be who He intended you to be.
—"May God himself the God of peace, sanctify you through and through."
v. 23
• Choose to commit your whole being to doing what God created you to do.
—"May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless...."
v. 23
• Choose to rely on God's power to do what you are called to do.
—"The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it."
Many Blessings,
Eula C. Gaddis, II
Urgent Favor Request !! Eula C. Gaddis
How are you? I need a favor from you.
I need to purchase a GameStop Gift Card for my Nephew, Its his birthday but i unable to do this now because I'm currently traveling. Can you get the card from any nearby store around you? I'll reimburse you as soon as i am back. Kindly let me know if you can handle this.
Blessings,
Eula C. Gaddis
Black Birds
BLACK BIRDS
This morning I saw a group of black birds along the side of the road. I noticed that one of the birds had a bag of Doritos. Either selfishly or ignorantly unskilled, the bird was trying to keep the contents. I watched as other birds attempted to get to the bag as the bird moved away from the group. With beak raised in the air as high as possible, no other bird was going to get any of the crunchy snacks. So moving purposely, passionately, and being pursued the bird kept the contents away from all others. The sad part, I never saw the bird in possession of the bag of Doritos enjoy the contents either.
It is sad that we have been brought to be in community for the purpose of development, growth, expression, and advancement but we too are like the black bird. We either ignorantly or selfishly keep the contents of our bag away from others that can benefit. In the process, we do not enjoy the fulness of community. Community is best when it is lived in such a way that those who are on the journey with us can experience the joy that we have found. Community is at its height when we turn the bag upside down and let others eat from our efforts.
This morning I saw a group of black birds along the side of the road. I noticed that one of the birds had a bag of Doritos. Either selfishly or ignorantly unskilled, the bird was trying to keep the contents. I watched as other birds attempted to get to the bag as the bird moved away from the group. With beak raised in the air as high as possible, no other bird was going to get any of the crunchy snacks. So moving purposely, passionately, and being pursued the bird kept the contents away from all others. The sad part, I never saw the bird in possession of the bag of Doritos enjoy the contents either.
It is sad that we have been brought to be in community for the purpose of development, growth, expression, and advancement but we too are like the black bird. We either ignorantly or selfishly keep the contents of our bag away from others that can benefit. In the process, we do not enjoy the fulness of community. Community is best when it is lived in such a way that those who are on the journey with us can experience the joy that we have found. Community is at its height when we turn the bag upside down and let others eat from our efforts.
Let God Be God
Deuteronomy 4:2 and Proverbs 30:5,6 "I will not say more than what God has said."
So today, I must resolve to allow the word to speak and stand for itself. Where God is silent, who am I to assert His intent?
Lynching Statistics - From 1882-1968, 4,743 lynchings occurred in the United States. Of these people that were lynched 3,446 were black. The blacks lynched accounted for 72.7% of the people lynched. These numbers seem large, but it is known that NOT ALL OF THE LYNCHINGS WERE EVER RECORDED. Out of the 4,743 people lynched only 1,297 white people were lynched. That is only 27.3%. Many of the whites lynched were lynched for helping the black or being anti lynching and even for domestic crimes. God bless them for engaging in the struggle. But only a very small percentage of a percentage of perpetrators were ever brought to justice.
This is for those who want to understand why this case has caused such an uproar in the urban community. Until you understand our deep roots, you cannot begin to understand how we feel. My mother also told us as children, don't run when you see police or if you haven't done anything. I grew up in a Cornbread, Earl, and Me era. This single case is connected to a deeper seated root of evil that has to be faced. We have a problem of racism and injustice in America. I have friends of all different cultures, whom I love dearly. But we cannot erase the fact that this root of bitterness exists and rears its ugly head. Lets settle what divides us so that we can have togetherness. There's only one world to live in. It's best to live in it united.
This is for those who want to understand why this case has caused such an uproar in the urban community. Until you understand our deep roots, you cannot begin to understand how we feel. My mother also told us as children, don't run when you see police or if you haven't done anything. I grew up in a Cornbread, Earl, and Me era. This single case is connected to a deeper seated root of evil that has to be faced. We have a problem of racism and injustice in America. I have friends of all different cultures, whom I love dearly. But we cannot erase the fact that this root of bitterness exists and rears its ugly head. Lets settle what divides us so that we can have togetherness. There's only one world to live in. It's best to live in it united.
Fossilized Churches
The issue tonight is: When the church fossilizes, it loses it’s vitality. the life of the church is when the church shows grace, love, and hope. These are all progressive.
President's Kill List
Why are people so up in arms over the "kill list" in the Oval Office? It seems to be a huge concern only now under this presidency. The concern is nothing more than political spin. It rhetoric to make the President appear to be a different kind of monster than those before him. Every president since our intelligence era has been privy to national secrets and has chosen who will live, who will die, and even who will be pardoned for crimes committed. Barak Obama was initially accused of being soft on terrorism and now supposedly is using "kill" list to further his presidency. The list is developed by the Director of the CIA. the President does not brief himself or do his own research.
From a moral standpoint, it is difficult to imagine having to make such decisions. It is unimaginable to think that these decisions are being made. But this has been a large part of the position of President of the United States of America. I shared with a number of voters, both first time and Barak Obama supporters that on day one he will received his security briefing. From that day, his life and presidency will be changed forever. People will be disappointed because his office will require him to support policies and positions that seem contrary to what candidate Obama said. I was not surprised b his statement to support gay marriage. People said, "I never thought he would do that." Others have said, "I thought he was a Christian?" People fail to realize that this is politics and now we are again seeing candidate Obama. It is all part of the landscape. For those in politics or entering therein, you have to weigh in the balance that there will be policies that will test your moral judgement.
I recall several friends that are Republicans to the core ask how could I as a Christian ever vote Democratic because of their major support of abortion? I explain to them that I vote policy and person and not party. Every party has the same battle. But to really understand politics, you understand that the President does not enact state law. Voters have the power to change the laws of state government with the election of our judiciary representatives. If you want to make an impact, make sure you are in tune with the branch of government that can directly affect day to day moral life issues. President Obama has been accused of not doing enough for African Americans. Barak Obama is not our friend working the cash register at McDonald's. He is not in office to give any race the "hook up". He cannot simply walk in a room and tell the nation to do something at the drop of a hat. Without the support of congress, it is impossible.
The office of the presidency is the toughest job on earth. He has to balance his personal agendas, moral values, what is best for the nation, and what is best for the world. President Barak Obama has done the same as any other president in the past. He has voted with his party and on behalf of his constituent base. He is concerned with re-election. He makes decisions based on poll surveys, even when he says he doesn't. All of this is part of what it means to be president. There are things about the office that you and I don't want to know. The "kill list" is just one of those things.
Eula C. Gaddis, II
From a moral standpoint, it is difficult to imagine having to make such decisions. It is unimaginable to think that these decisions are being made. But this has been a large part of the position of President of the United States of America. I shared with a number of voters, both first time and Barak Obama supporters that on day one he will received his security briefing. From that day, his life and presidency will be changed forever. People will be disappointed because his office will require him to support policies and positions that seem contrary to what candidate Obama said. I was not surprised b his statement to support gay marriage. People said, "I never thought he would do that." Others have said, "I thought he was a Christian?" People fail to realize that this is politics and now we are again seeing candidate Obama. It is all part of the landscape. For those in politics or entering therein, you have to weigh in the balance that there will be policies that will test your moral judgement.
I recall several friends that are Republicans to the core ask how could I as a Christian ever vote Democratic because of their major support of abortion? I explain to them that I vote policy and person and not party. Every party has the same battle. But to really understand politics, you understand that the President does not enact state law. Voters have the power to change the laws of state government with the election of our judiciary representatives. If you want to make an impact, make sure you are in tune with the branch of government that can directly affect day to day moral life issues. President Obama has been accused of not doing enough for African Americans. Barak Obama is not our friend working the cash register at McDonald's. He is not in office to give any race the "hook up". He cannot simply walk in a room and tell the nation to do something at the drop of a hat. Without the support of congress, it is impossible.
The office of the presidency is the toughest job on earth. He has to balance his personal agendas, moral values, what is best for the nation, and what is best for the world. President Barak Obama has done the same as any other president in the past. He has voted with his party and on behalf of his constituent base. He is concerned with re-election. He makes decisions based on poll surveys, even when he says he doesn't. All of this is part of what it means to be president. There are things about the office that you and I don't want to know. The "kill list" is just one of those things.
Eula C. Gaddis, II
What About Grace
GREAT IS THE GRACE OF GOD
Romans 3:23 (KJV)
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 5:8 (KJV)
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
John 1:12 (KJV)
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Isaiah 53:6 (KJV)
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Hebrews 9:27 (KJV)
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
1 Peter 3:18 (KJV)
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Titus 3:5 (KJV)
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Romans 10:9-10 (KJV)
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.
GRACE IS THE GIFT OF GOD
1 John 5:13 (KJV)
These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Ephesians. 2:8-9 (KJV)
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.
Romans 6:23 (KJV)
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 3:23 (KJV)
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 5:8 (KJV)
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
John 1:12 (KJV)
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Isaiah 53:6 (KJV)
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Hebrews 9:27 (KJV)
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
1 Peter 3:18 (KJV)
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Titus 3:5 (KJV)
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Romans 10:9-10 (KJV)
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.
GRACE IS THE GIFT OF GOD
1 John 5:13 (KJV)
These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Ephesians. 2:8-9 (KJV)
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.
Romans 6:23 (KJV)
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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