"Disability is not a brave struggle or 'courage in the face of adversity.'

Disability is an art. It's an ingenious way to live."

Neil Marcus

Psalm 112:3

3 They themselves will be wealthy,
  and their good deeds will last forever.

Psalm 112:2

2 Their children will be successful everywhere;
  an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.

Humor Of The Day

A local news station interviewed an 80-year-old lady because she had just gotten married for the fourth time.  As you would expect, the interviewer asked

her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband's occupation.  "He's a funeral

director," she answered. "Interesting," the newsman thought...  Well, he really thought, as I'm sure you thought, "How economical..."

 

He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living.  She paused for a few moments,

so as to loosen the memories of all those years ago.  After a short time, a smile came to her face and with pride in her voice, she answered that she had

first married a banker in her 20's, a circus ringmaster in her 40's, and a preacher in her 60's, and now - in her 80's - a funeral director.

 

The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.

 

(Wait for it)

 

Still smiling, she explained,

 

"I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go."

Borrowing Faith

I just realized that I’ve been living off of the faith of my parents. How do I own my faith?
Living off of someone else's faith is like borrowing something from a friend. No matter what you borrow--a car, cell phone, clothes, CDs, or faith--it isn't yours and must be returned.

Solomon was challenged to 'learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately' (1 Chron 28:9). In other words, he wasn't to settle for hearing how someone else trusted God. He needed to find out for himself.

During these years, your faith will be tested. Friends who do not believe in Christ may see nothing wrong with doing things that would cause your conscience to start screaming in protest. That's when you will have to make a choice: Will you go along with your friends or will you stand on what you believe? If your faith is strong (if it is yours and not your parents' or your youth leader's), no amount of pressure from friends will be able to blow you away. (See Matt 7:24-27.)

Consider taking these steps to help develop your faith. First, make sure you have asked Jesus Christ to forgive your sin and come into your life. Second, begin to ask questions about the Bible. God wants you to understand it as well as believe and obey it. Third, look for other Christians who are excited about developing their faith in God--people who do not want to settle for second best. What you learn from them can convince you that being a Christian is worth the work and is 100 percent right for you!

With Joy You Will Drink Deeply

Isaiah 12

3 With joy you will drink deeply
  from the fountain of salvation!
4 In that wonderful day you will sing:
  "Thank the LORD! Praise his name!
Tell the nations what he has done.
  Let them know how mighty he is!
5 Sing to the LORD, for he has done wonderful things.
  Make known his praise around the world.
6 Let all the people of Jerusalem* shout his praise with joy!
  For great is the Holy One of Israel who lives among you."

"Serve The Lord With Reverent Fear And Rejoice

February 1, 2013

Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling. Submit to God's royal son,* or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities--for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him!

Psalm 2:11-12, NLT

We must surrender fully and submit to the Son. Christ is not only God's chosen King, he is also the rightful King or our hearts and lives.

To be ready for Christ's return, we must submit to his leadership every day.