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Friday, December 4, 2009

God's Gift

John 3:16 (New International Version)

 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, [ a ] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

 Today's sermon at my church was "God's gift to the world."  It's really amazing when you think about it.  The world does not know God.  They may know of Him, but they really don't know Him because the world has fallen out of relationship with Him.  They see Him only as their creator, if they acknowldege that fact at all.  The world chooses to do things their way.  It chooses to go travel a different path, a path that leads to death and eternal separation. 

But God because He loves the world sent His Son.  His only Son as a sacrifice.  His sacrifice would provide all those who choose to receive it an opportunity to walk a different path.  To walk a path that leads to life and not death.  His sacrifice is the gift of life and its free to everyone who chooses to receieve it because Jesus paid for it.  Why?  Love.

I once was a part of the world that was blind and only chose to acknowledge God as my maker and not my Father.  By the grace of God I have recieved His gift and now live in this world, but now belong to a family.  A family of believers full of people imperfect people who are just thankful for His mercy.  People who know that they are loved and receieve that love.    You have an inviation to receive God's gift and join the family.

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  • Sarah Y's Avatar
    Posted by Sarah Y Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:54pm PDT

    Well written and expressed. I hope that everything is okay with you. I've got a poem up by Maya Angelou. Check it out, if you get a chance. Let me know how you are doing.

    I just started a new Bible study at church and it's really hard. The homework is really challenging. I'm looking things up on the internet, b/c I just don't have the resources. It's a different sort of Bible study than any that I have done before.

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    Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:26pm PDT

    ♥hello my love :)

    long time no read:(

    i miss you sooooooooooooo my friend♥

    i hope all is well with ya!!!

    come and visit me SISITER CHERISH☺

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  • Sarah Y's Avatar
    Posted by Sarah Y Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:50am PDT

    Hey Cherish~

    So good to hear from you! I've missed you ♥

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  • ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥'s Avatar
    Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:45am PDT

    GOODMORNING MY FRIEND CHERISH♥

    REMEMBER AWHILE BACK YOU BLESSED US WITH APOST CALLED

    :WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU FALL?":

    REMEMBER THIS ONE?"(WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR FALLING)?'

    WELL LET ME TELL YOU ,I KEEP A PIECE OF YOUR POST IN MY WALLET ,TO ENCOURANGE MYSELF ,IN MY FALLING POINTS!!

    AMEN♥

    THIS WHOLE POST WAS AMAZING AND I THANK YOU MY SISTER CHERISH ♥

    I ALSO HAD A CHANCE TO HELP OTHERS WITH YOUR INSPERATIONAL WISDOM !!!!

    I ♥ YOU AND YOU ARE A SOILDER OF GOD AMEN ♥

    ((((((Smiles ))))))))))) & (((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))) to you!My sister!!!!!!! =)

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  • Compassion's Avatar
    Posted by Compassion Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:25pm PDT

    Hi Lady

    How r u doing? Yes, God is great.

    Enjoy ur weekend.

    D :)

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    Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:30pm PDT

    HI HONEY ♥

    WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO ?'

    SHOULD I BE WORRIED?"

    PLEASE DONT KEEP YOUR SELF AWAY FROM ME!!(US,SHINE FRIENDS)!!!!

    WE MISS YOU MOMMIES!!

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    Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:30pm PDT

    HI HONEY ♥

    WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO ?'

    SHOULD I BE WORRIED?"

    PLEASE DONT KEEP YOUR SELF AWAY FROM ME!!(US,SHINE FRIENDS)!!!!

    WE MISS YOU MOMMIES!!

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    Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:30pm PDT

    HI HONEY ♥

    WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO ?'

    SHOULD I BE WORRIED?"

    PLEASE DONT KEEP YOUR SELF AWAY FROM ME!!(US,SHINE FRIENDS)!!!!

    WE MISS YOU MOMMIES!!

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    Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:30pm PDT

    HI HONEY ♥

    WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO ?'

    SHOULD I BE WORRIED?"

    PLEASE DONT KEEP YOUR SELF AWAY FROM ME!!(US,SHINE FRIENDS)!!!!

    WE MISS YOU MOMMIES!!

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  • ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥'s Avatar
    Posted by ♥~♥MaggieRed♥~♥ Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:30pm PDT

    HI HONEY ♥

    WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO ?'

    SHOULD I BE WORRIED?"

    PLEASE DONT KEEP YOUR SELF AWAY FROM ME!!(US,SHINE FRIENDS)!!!!

    WE MISS YOU MOMMIES!!

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