Life is going GREAT!

Just came on here to give alittle update because life is going great here. I just need about 3 or 2 days off work so I can make phone calls and make appointments or just remember to call and make them LOL.

Girls are doing great, but growing too fast and they need to slow down. Their dad still hasn't bothered to start his visitations and see his girls but he can spend time and be with his girlfriends or friends kids. But O well they have me and a memaw and papa to spend time with them and want to be with them.

I am planning a getaway trip on my bday weekend all I ask from parents to watch the girls that weekend so I can go out of town which they probly will.

Adios amigo

Series Samson.....When Strong men are weak!

Samson--1

WHEN STRONG MEN ARE WEAK

I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none. Ezekiel 22:30

• SAMSON WAS AN INCREDIBLY STRONG MAN WITH A DANGEROUSLY WEAK WILL.

ATTITUDES THAT MAKE STRONG MEN WEAK

• LUST: I WANT IT.

Samson went down to Timnah and saw there a young Philistine woman. When he returned, he said to his father and mother, "I have seen a Philistine woman in Timnah; now get her for me as my wife. Judges 14:1-2

• ENTITLEMENT: I DESERVE IT.

Some time later, when he went back to marry her, he turned aside to look at the lion's carcass. In it was a swarm of bees and some honey, which he scooped out with his hands and ate as he went along. Judges 14:8-9

• PRIDE: I CAN HANDLE IT.

Now his father went down to see the woman. And Samson made a feast there, as was customary for bridegrooms. Judges 14:10

feast: mishteh(mish-teh'); a feast or party; a celebration or occasion for drinking.

ATTITUDES THAT MAKE WEAK MEN STRONG

• I WANT GOD
• I DESERVE DEATH
• I CAN'T HANDLE ANYTHING WITHOUT GOD

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10

...My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9

SAMSON--2

EMOTIONS THAT TAKE STRONG MEN DOWN

• SAMSON WAS EMOTION DRIVEN NOT SPIRIT LED.

So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. Galatians 5:16-17

"Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the strong, something sweet." For three days they could not give the answer. Judges 14:14

Before sunset on the seventh day the men of the town said to him, "What is sweeter than honey? What is stronger than a lion?" Samson said to them, "If you had not plowed with my heifer, you would not have solved my riddle." Judges 14:18

TWO EMOTIONS THAT TAKE STRONG MEN DOWN

1) SAMSON BURNED WITH ANGER.

...[Samson] went down to Ashkelon, struck down thirty of their men, stripped them of their belongings and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. Burning with anger, he went up to his father's house. And Samson's wife was given to the friend who had attended him at his wedding. Judges 14:19-20

2) SAMSON WAS FILLED WITH PRIDE.

Finding a fresh jawbone of a donkey, he grabbed it and struck down a thousand men. Then Samson said, "With a donkey's jawbone I have made donkeys of them. with a donkey's jawbone I have killed a thousand men." Judges 15:15-16

SAMSON IS IN NEED

• IF YOU LET YOUR NEED DRIVE YOU TO GOD, GOD WILL MEET YOUR DEEPEST NEED.

Because he was very thristy, he cried out to the Lord, "You have given your servant this great victory. Must I now die of thrist and fall into the hands of the uncircumcised?" Then God opened up the hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. When Samson drank, his strength returned and he revived. Judges 15:18-19

SAMSON--3

SMALL STEPS TOWARD BIG DESTRUCTION

Then God opened up the hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. When Samson drank, his strength returned and he revived. So the spring was called En Hakkore, and it is still there in Lehi. Samson led Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines. Judges 15:19-20

• SAMSON DIDN'T RUN HIS LIFE ALL AT ONCE. HE RUINED IT ONE STEP AT A TIME.







One day Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitue. He went in to spend the night with her. The people of Gaza were told, "Samson is here!" So they surrounded the place and lay in wait for him all night at the city gate. They made no move during the night, saying, "At dawn we'll kill him." Judges 16:1-2

SAMSON'S SMALL STEPS

TOWARD HIS BIG DESTRUCTION

1) SAMSON TAUNTED HIS ENEMY.

But Samson lay there only until the middle of the night. then he got up and took hold of the doors of the city gate, together with the two posts, and tore them loose, bar and all. He lifted them to his shoulders and carried them to the top of the hill that faces hebron. Judges 16:3

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful taht you don't fall! 1 Corinthians 10:12

2) SAMSON RATIONALIZED THE SAME OLD SIN.

Some time later, he fell in love with a woman in the Valley of sorek whose name was Delilah. Judges 16:5

The rulers of the Philistines went to [Delilah] and said, "See if you can lure him into showing you the secret of his great strength and how we can overpower him so we may tie him up and subdue him..." Judges 16:5

Then she said to him, "How can you say, 'I love you,' when you won't confide in me? This is the third time you have made a fool of me and haven't told me the secret of your great strength." With such nagging she prodded him day after day until he was tired to death. Judges 16:15-16 (17-18)

Having put him to sleep on her lap, she called a man to shave off the seven braids of his hair, and so began to subdue him. And his strength left him. Judges 16:19

3) SAMSON ASSUMED HIS DISOBEDIENCE WOULD NEVER COST HIM.

Then she called, "Samson, the Philistines are upon you!" He awoke from his sleep and thought, "I'll go out as before and shake myself free." But he did not know that the Lord had left him. Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes and took him down to Gaza. Binding him with bronze shackles, they set him to grinding in the prison. Judges 16:20-21

• WHERE ARE YOU STEPPING AWAY FROM GOD?

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But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved. Judges 16:22

SAMSON--4

FAILING FORWARD

• A MAN'S GREATEST FEAR IS FAILURE AND GREATEST PAIN IS REGRET.

SAMSON'S STORY SHOWS US

• A FAILURE IS AN EVENT, NEVER A PERSON.

Now the rulers of the Philistines assembled to offer a great sacrifice to Dagon their god and to celebrate, saying, "Our god has delivered Samson, our enemy, into our hands." When the people saw [Samson], they praised their god, saying, "Our god has delivered our enemy into our hands, the one who laid waste our land and multiplied our slain." While they were in high spirits, they shouted, "Bring out Samson to entertain us." so they called Samson out of the prison, and he performed for them... Judges 16:23-25

TWO REPONSES TO FAILURE

• THE NATURAL RESPONSE IS REMORSE.
• THE BETTER RESPONSE IS REPENTANCE.

...When they stood him among the pillars, Samson said to the servant who held his hand, "Put me where I can feel the pillars that support the temple, so that I may lean against them"... then Samson prayed to the Lord, "O Sovereign Lord, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more... Judges 16:25-26, 28

WHEN A MAN IS DOWN, HE'S NOT OUT!

• EVEN IN OUR FAILURES, GOD CAN STILL ACCOMPLISH HIS PURPOSES.

Then Samson reached toward the two central pillars on which the temple stood. Bracing himself against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other, Samson said, "Let me die with the Philistines!" Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple on the rulers and all the people in it. Thus he killed many more when he died than while he lived. Judges 16:29-30



MOVING FORWARD

1) WHAT PILLARS ARE YOU PUSHING DOWN?

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2) HOW ARE YOU GOING TO DO IT?

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For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again... Proverbs 24:16





 



I attended the "Sisters" event at Lifechurch.tv!

Sisters

He Loves Me

1. We are His much Loved Girls.

    God is a relational God. He created us in His image (Genesis 1:27) to have a Love relationship with us. Our relational desires come from Him. He died that He could win us back and again have a Love relationship with us.

"Yes I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you. Jeremiah 31:3

"By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us." 1 John 3:16

"Behold what manner of love the Father has lavished us that we should be called children of God." 1 John 3:1

"As the Father loved me, I also have loved you; abide in My Love." John 15:9

We have nothing to do with this love. This is grace: That which we cannot do; secure a love relationship with Him. He has done for us. We have only to believe this truth and receive it by grace. We are His much loved girls. It is this place, sitting with Him, abiding with Him that He desires you to experience an awakening of His love.

2. We are His "I am-I can" girls.

By the grace of God I am what I am. 1 Corinthians 15:10

I am saved--Ephesians 2:5, "It is by grace you have been saved."

I am valued--1 Peter 1:18, 19, "You were redeemed with the precious blood of Christ."

I am special, belonging to God--1 Peter 2:9, "You are chosen (special), a people belonging to God."

I am strong, I am secure, I am steady, I am sure--1 Peter 5:10, "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

"I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Our I ams and I cans in our everyday thoughts need to match His thoughts. The negative I ams and I can'ts need to be changed with the truth of Holy Spirit. John 8:32, "The truth will set you free."

Our everyday thoughts are directly related to our emotions and the choices we make. For example, if you want to feel empowered and encouraged then believe truthfully and become His I am and I can GIRL!

3. We are His joy girls.

    We are not His joy girls because we have no challenge or struggle, but IN our struggles we have a God who is our Refuge, Strength, Friend, rock, Shield, Healer, Redeemer, Mighty Warrior and so much more! This is personal to you in your personal struggles. He is committed to come to you as you come to Him. Your Life and all that concerns you, matters to Him.

Psalm 23:3, "He restores my soul."

2 Corinthians 1:3, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles..."

Romans 15:13, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him..."

Isaiah 41:10, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not dismayed, for I am you God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Psalm 16:11, "You will show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy and eternal pleasures at your right hand."

Isaiah 42:5-7, 10-13

4. We are His warrior girls.

    He is our Mighty Warrior! He hears our cries. he comes. He rescues us. He fights for us. he trains us. All because he desires to have a personal love relationship with us.

Worship God: v 1-3

911 call: vs. 4-6

Response to 911 call: vs. 7-15

Rescues us: vs. 16-19

Trains us (28-50) to be "strong in the Lord and in his mighty strength (Ephesians 6:10); steady, standing firm (Ephesians 6:11-18); secure in belonging to Him (1 Peter 2:9); sure in the His word (Paslm 119:97-105)." and fully devoted to Him (2 cchronicles 2:9) as He is fully devoted to us (Jeremiah 24:7). And from this loved relationship with Him, "we love because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19) And then we can truly love one another deeply from the heart." (1 Peter 1:22) Reflecting that we are followers of Christ. John 13:34-35, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my can truly be followers of Christ.



When life hands you choices...choose BETTER!

When life hands you choices...choose Better!

BETTER--1

IT'S JUST BETTER

• LET GO OF THE GOOD TO GRAB HOLD OF THE BETTER.

BETTER IS ONE DAY WITH GOD

How is lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faiths, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.... Better is one day in your courts than a thoursand elsewhere: I would rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. Psalm 84:1-2, 10

HOW DO YOU HAVE A DAY WITH GOD?

• LIVE WITH AN ONGOING, UNENDING AWARENESS OF GOD'S PRESENCE.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus... Colossians 3:17

DEVELOP THE HABIT OF

• CONSTANT COMMUNICATION WITH GOD.

Be joyful always; pray continually. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

• INSTANT OBEDIENCE TO GOD.

Since we live by Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25

• A DAILY DESPERATION FOR GOD.

Taste and see that the Lord is good... Psalm 34:8

O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sancturay and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. Psalm 63:1-3

BETTER--2

BETTER ONE HANDFUL

• IT IS BETTER TO HAVE LESS OF WHAT DOESN'T MATTER AND MORE OF WHAT DOES.

Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 4:6

Then [Jesus] said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15

"This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God." Luke 12:21

DEFINE WHAT DOES MATTERS MOST:

1. Gods spirit in ME & my GIRLS.
2. Family & kids
3. Job, house, and transportation!

ONE HANDFUL LIVING

1) LET GO OF WHAT DOESN'T MATTER.



...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1

•  CUT BACK
• THROW OUT
• TURN OFF

THROW AWAY AS YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!

YOU WILL NEVER CHANGE THE WORLD WATCHING RERUNS!

2) FIGHT FOR WHAT DOES MATTER.

"...Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes." Nehemiah 4:14

Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 4:6

BETTER--3

WISDOM IS BETTER THAN GOLD

• WE MAKE OUR DECISIONS AND OUR DECISIONS MAKE US.

Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours? 2 Chronicles 1:10

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7

DON'T BE A FOOL---GET WISDOM

• FOOLS ACT BEFORE THEY THINK.

Wise people think before they act; fools don't -- and even brag about their foolishness. Proverbs 13:16 NLT

• FOOLS SPEND ALL THEY EARN.



In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has. Proverbs 21:20

• FOOLS HURT THOSE THEY LOVE.

The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Proverbs 21:20

• FOOLS THINK THEY KNOW IT ALL.

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. Proverbs 12:15 NLT

 

HOW DO I GET WISDOM?

• FEAR GOD.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10

• ASK GOD.

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should as God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

• HANG OUT WITH WISE PEOPLE.

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!  Proverbs 16: 16

BETTER--4

A GOOD NAME

1. A GOOD NAME INSTILLS CONFIDENCE.

Whoever walks in integrity wals securely... Proverbs 10:9

2. A GOOD NAME SPEAKS FOR YOU.

When the queen of sheba heard of solomon's fame, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions...she came to Solomom and talked with him about all she had on her mind. 2 Chronicles 9:1

She said to the king, "The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. But I did not believe what they said until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half the greatness of your wisdom was told me; you have far exceeded the report I heard." 2 chronicles 9:5-6

3. A GOOD NAME INSPIRES OTHERS.

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

BUT I DON'T HAVE A GOOD NAME!

...I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Revelation 3:1

...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23

• YOU ARE CREATING TOMORROW'S LEGACY TODAY!
  









Been awhile since been on here to post anything on any of the fabulous series we had at church.

So here our some updates from series in the past few months.

We still so enjoy Lifechurch.TV. Girls have a blast in their class and I so hope they our getting and hearing the word of Jesus Christ in their heart, soul and love!

30 Second Theology

This is from Superbowl commercials!

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20

Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. James 4:13-14

Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered -- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity... Ephesians 5:15-16

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30

Your beauty should not come from outward adomment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4

He who conseats his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed... James 5:16

...you may be sure that your sin will find you out. Numbers 32:23

...sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you but you must master it. Genesis 4:7

EMBRACE LIFE ALWAYS WEAR A SEATBELT!