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January 6, 2010 News No Comments

This Year Will Be Different – Skit Guys Video

A humorous but honest look at several people that wrestle with goals and want to get the year started on the right foot.

I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to where these people are coming from in this video… enjoy!

May we present our body a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable to God, which is our reasonable service. And may we not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our mind, that we may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. — Romans 12:1-2

Cheers,
Brenda

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December 24, 2009 News No Comments

Merry Christmas! What is Christmas All About Anyway?

Without Christ There Would Be No Christmas!

In this video Linus helps out Charlie Brown and explains what Christmas is all about.

“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”
— Luke 2:17-20

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

God bless,
Brenda

December 23, 2009 News No Comments

Johnny and Chachi’s Christmas Medley Video

Enjoy some holiday cheer today!

Johnny and Chachi attempt to spread some jam-packed Christmas cheer in this video by singing 25 popular Christmas songs in under two minutes…

Merry Christmas and God bless you!

Cheers,
Brenda

December 8, 2009 News No Comments

Finish Strong – Inspiring Nick Vujicic Video

What Matters Is How You Finish!

I’m not sure what has knocked you down in life…
What you are struggling to overcome…
Or what might be causing you to want to quit…

But what I do know – is when we look to the author and finisher of our faith we can finish strong!

“…and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
looking to JESUS the author and finisher of our faith;
who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross,
despising th shame, and is set down at the right hand
of the throne of GOD.” — Hebrews 12: 1-2

This short video is guaranteed to inpire you to get yourself up and finish strong!

Find out more about Nick Vujicic and the awesome things he is doing with his life to make a difference in this world. Visit Nick’s website.

Be blessed to be a blessing –

Cheers,
Brenda

P.S. Feel free to share your thoughts and comments. Everytime I watch or read a story about Nick I am left feeling inspired to do more with my life and quit with my excuses and complaining…

December 1, 2009 Music No Comments

Give Me Your Eyes – Brandon Heath Music Video

Give Me Your Eyes – Brandon Heath Christian Music Video

“Give Me Your Eyes” by Brandon Heath

I love this song and the message…

How much this world would change for the better if we all began to pray that God open our eyes and hearts to see the needs of those around us! And that we then take action…

This fast paced world of today, with all the technology that allows us to be so connected, still seems to have us running in circles – all consumed with ourselves and disconnected… not noticing those hurting around us.

Several years ago, there was an older man, who was semi-retired and started working part-time at the same company I was at. Soon after we met I kept getting this tugging inside me to invite him to church. But I kept putting it off and about two months after he started working there he took his life.

When I hear songs like this it reminds me that God is trying to get our attention – to look beyond ourselves – and to not only see the needs of others, but to have a heart of compassion that makes us actually do something.

How hard is the simple act of inviting someone to church? Especially if we feel the urge to invite someone specific and see they are in need. I do not know if I had invited my co-worker, if the outcome would have been different. All I know is I was supposed to do my part and I didn’t… and I regret that now.

Tomorrow is a new day. And we have new opportunities to do something as simple as give a smile and a kind compliment to someone – who knows what a difference that may make in their life!

May our eyes and hearts be opened with compassion to reach out in love to others.

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. “Give Me Your Eyes” by Brandon Heath is on the WOW Hits 2009 CD available on Amazon.

November 25, 2009 News No Comments

Acknowledge the Almighty God with Thanksgiving

Who Was the First U.S. President to Declare a National Day of Thanksgiving?

In light of celebrating Thanksgiving here in the U.S. tomorrow, I thought I’d share a bit of history I ran across recently at Paul’s Primer. (Be sure to check out his site for more details.)

So do you know who the first U.S. President was to declare a National Day of Thanksgiving?

Thursday, November 26th was proclaimed the first Thanksgiving Day by President George Washington on October 3, 1789, and designated by the national government of the United States of America.

“Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me ‘to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.’” — President George Washington

President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated on the last Thursday in November of 1863, and since then it has been observed annually in the United States.

The above proclamation by President George Washington is so powerful!

Just think if the majority of us were still practicing this today?

Acknowledging the providence of the Almighty God
Obeying His will
Grateful for His benefits
Humbly requesting His protection and favor
Government representatives requesting this of the people
Public thanksgiving and prayer to God
Acknowledging with grateful hearts the many favors of the Almighty God
Thanking God for a peaceable government for our safety and happiness

May we all, with grateful hearts, acknowledge the Almighty God with the Thanksgiving He deserves!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours –

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. If you would like to leave a comment and share something you are thankful for this year, please do!

November 18, 2009 Prayers & Praise No Comments

Revival Hymn Redux Video – Christians Awake

Are YOU A Sleeping Christian or A Waking Christian?

This video is challenging but also uplifting…be sure to watch the full 10 minutes.

Awake sleeping Christians and examine your ways. A message every Christian needs to hear today.

WE TRULY NEED TO WAKE UP!!

“Take head, watch and pray: for you know not when the time is…
Watch therefore…
Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.
And what I say to you I say to all, WATCH.”
— Mark 13:33,35-37

The Power of Prayer is real. Let us join with others in praying for revival and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

God is good and up to something good – wake up and see… as God begins to move in your life it will overflow on to others.

May we allow the Spirit of God in our Lives and to Awaken the Body of Christ!

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. What do you think? Feel free to share your comments on this video…

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