I am taking a break from blogging for a while. It's been nice talking to you on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but the Lord has other plans for me. Until we meet again, please ponder--God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. Go to www.Stepuptolife.com for information on how you can make Jesus Lord of your life. And memorize Psalm 25:4 --"Teach me your ways, O Lord." When you know the Lord, you will have peace.
email me at audrey4j@cox.net with comments. I'd love to hear from you!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Free Books
Two men have joined the blog this week, and I sincerely welcome you! Do you know someone who would enjoy the blog? Let them know--they will appreciate it.
I found more arsenal to shoot down any faulty thinking you may have regarding God's power vs. the enemy's. In Isaiah 7 we read the account of Ahaz' hysterics when two kings attack Judah. Jehovah God had Isaiah deliver a message, and here's part of it-- "Tell him to keep alert, to stay calm, and not be frightened or disturbed. The anger of [these two kings] is no more dangerous than the smoke from two smoldering sticks of wood." (verse 4) I'm praying for you, that you will see the grandeur and power of our Lord God, and stay calm and protected with these facts. "No weapon formed against you shall prosper." (Isaiah 54:17)
I'M GIVING AWAY A BOOK, AND YOU CAN CHOOSE THE ONE YOU WANT. Be first and win!
These books have been sent to me for review, and I need to pass them on or sell them at Half Price Books. Choose the one you want and email me at audrey4j@cox.net. If I receive your request first, I'll send you the book you request--free. U.S. residents only.
Here's the list. I can supply the source if it's needed. Most came from Glass Road Public Relations, the author's publishing company, or Thomas Nelson Publishing. Ready?
My book, Green Light Red Light (Cultures collide when a teenager and her mentor leave the U.S. for a month of green light moments, humor, and adventure in China)
The Raven Saint, M. L. Tyndall (Christian Fiction)
The Country House Courtship, Linore Rose Burkhard Christian Regency Fiction)
A Kiss for Cade, Lori Copeland (Christian Fiction)
Where is God? Dr. John Townsend (Nonfiction Study of The World's Most Troubling Question)
Thin Places, Mary DeMuth (Her Powerful Memoir)
I'll ask you for your snail mail when I've dtermined the winner.
I found more arsenal to shoot down any faulty thinking you may have regarding God's power vs. the enemy's. In Isaiah 7 we read the account of Ahaz' hysterics when two kings attack Judah. Jehovah God had Isaiah deliver a message, and here's part of it-- "Tell him to keep alert, to stay calm, and not be frightened or disturbed. The anger of [these two kings] is no more dangerous than the smoke from two smoldering sticks of wood." (verse 4) I'm praying for you, that you will see the grandeur and power of our Lord God, and stay calm and protected with these facts. "No weapon formed against you shall prosper." (Isaiah 54:17)
I'M GIVING AWAY A BOOK, AND YOU CAN CHOOSE THE ONE YOU WANT. Be first and win!
These books have been sent to me for review, and I need to pass them on or sell them at Half Price Books. Choose the one you want and email me at audrey4j@cox.net. If I receive your request first, I'll send you the book you request--free. U.S. residents only.
Here's the list. I can supply the source if it's needed. Most came from Glass Road Public Relations, the author's publishing company, or Thomas Nelson Publishing. Ready?
My book, Green Light Red Light (Cultures collide when a teenager and her mentor leave the U.S. for a month of green light moments, humor, and adventure in China)
The Raven Saint, M. L. Tyndall (Christian Fiction)
The Country House Courtship, Linore Rose Burkhard Christian Regency Fiction)
A Kiss for Cade, Lori Copeland (Christian Fiction)
Where is God? Dr. John Townsend (Nonfiction Study of The World's Most Troubling Question)
Thin Places, Mary DeMuth (Her Powerful Memoir)
I'll ask you for your snail mail when I've dtermined the winner.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
JESUS? A BAG OF DIRT?
My first teen novel, published in 2007. I'll send one if you send your snail mail addy, or go to Amazon.com/books, Green Light Red Light, Hebbert
"Sir, if you want to, you can make me clean." Matthew 8:2b
I've been meditating in Matthew lately, studying Jesus' life and the impact He can have on us if we allow it.
The above verse caught my attention Wednesday. Jesus had just delivered the Sermon on the Mount. (Matthew 5, 6 & 7) As He came down the hill, a man with leprosy knelt before Him, desiring healing.
If that had been me on that hill, I would have needed a rest. Jesus had been speaking for hours. He performed miracles. He'd probably touched and personally interacted with thousands of people already that day.
Did Jesus need a rest? No. I love His reply: He made personal contact--Jesus touched the leper. "Sure, I want to heal you. Be clean!
Matthew eight is full of miracle stories where Jesus personally interacted with people on His way home from the greatest sermon of His life.
How could He have that much energy? That much love? That much faith that He could merely touch someone or speak a word or two, and the person's need would be filled?
Jesus was a human being. His body was made of the same stuff as ours--dirt. But that "bag of dirt" was 100 percent powered by the Holy Spirit. His mind and heart moved in harmony with the Holy Spirit, as did His arms, legs, head and torso. He touched people, loved them and ministered as the Spirit directed.
Is this what Paul meant when he said, "...Be filled with the Spirit"? (Ephesians 5:18) Yes.
How can we hook into this power? Start by turning Psalm 25:4 into a 24/7 prayer. I've already blogged about the impact this prayer had on my life.
If you sincerely desire to know God and follow His ways, He will be delighted, and He will teach you Truth--what He wants you to know. "You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free."
You will reap eternal rewards, too, because you will be obeying God and making Him Lord of your life.
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