tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28410136999653649672024-03-08T16:32:53.467-06:00GOD IS LOVE“God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life".
John 3:16Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.comBlogger2198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-34878563225869996782012-04-23T13:44:00.001-05:002012-04-23T13:57:43.516-05:00Traditions<span class="verse" id="Mark_7_8"><strong class="verseno">8</strong> <span class="vchrist">You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.</span></span> <br />
<span class="verse" id="Mark_7_9"><strong class="verseno">9</strong> And he continued, <span class="vchrist">"You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions <i>Mark 7:8-9 NIV</i></span></span><br />
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<span class="verse" id="Mark_7_9"><span class="vchrist"><i> </i></span></span>Jesus wasn't against all tradition, but he was against those who made
their traditions as important, if not more important, than God's Word.
Good traditions shine a spotlight on God's Word, move us to obedient
service, and help our hearts sing. They explain and reinforce the
teachings of God. God's Word should always be the focus, and tradition a
means of bringing that Word alive. Celebrate your traditions with the
prayer that Christ would be exalted. Change your traditions if they
become more important than God's Word.<span class="verse" id="Mark_7_9"><span class="vchrist"><br /></span></span>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-69587771919401281592012-04-01T16:08:00.000-05:002012-04-01T16:08:40.217-05:00Ten Commandments - Layman Style<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><blockquote><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background: #ffffff;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Someone has written these beautiful words. Must read and try to understand the deep meaning of it. They are like the ten commandments to follow in life all the time. </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>1. Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout. <br />
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2. So why is a car's windshield so large and the rear view mirror so small? Because our past is not as important as our future. So, look ahead and move on.<br />
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3. Friendship is like a book. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write. <br />
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4. All things in life are temporary. If it's going well, enjoy it, that won't last long. If it's going badly, don't worry, that won't last long either. <br />
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5.Old friends are gold! New friends are diamond! If you get a diamond, don't forget the gold! Because to hold a diamond, you always need a base of gold! <br />
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6. Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, God smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!" <br />
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7. When God solves your problems, you have faith in His abilities; when God doesn't solve your problems, He has faith in your abilities. <br />
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8. A blind person asked St. Anthony, "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied, "Yes, losing your vision!" <br />
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9.When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you. <br />
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10. Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> today's peace</b></span><span style="font-size: medium;">.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>If you really enjoy this, please pass to others. It may brighten someone's day.</i></span></span></span></span></span></blockquote><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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</div>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0B, LA, USA32.388571713517052 -92.19368450370484432.235351713517055 -92.357352503704846 32.54179171351705 -92.030016503704843tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-80925944298127814072012-03-21T10:00:00.000-05:002012-03-21T10:00:07.532-05:00Rend Your Heart<i><b>Joel 2:12-13 (NIV)</b></i> <span style="left: 325px; position: absolute; top: 11px;"> </span><br />
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"return to me with all your heart,<br />
with fasting and weeping and mourning."</span></i> <br />
<i><span class="verse" id="Joel_2_13"><b class="verseno">13</b> Rend your heart<br />
and not your garments.<br />
Return to the <span class="vsmallcaps">lord</span> your God,<br />
for he is gracious and compassionate,<br />
slow to anger and abounding in love,<br />
and he relents from sending calamity.</span></i></div><div class="embedded_reader" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-right: 25px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 6px;"></div><div class="embedded_reader" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-right: 25px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 6px;"><b><i><span class="verse" id="Joel_2_13"> </span></i>God told the people to turn to him while there was still time. Destruction would soon be upon them. Time is also running out for us. Because we don't know when our lives will end, we should trust and obey God now, while we can. Don't let anything hold you back from turning to him.</b><br />
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<i><b><span class="verse" id="Jer_1_5"><strong class="verseno"></strong> "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,<br />
before you were born I set you apart;<br />
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."</span></b></i></div><div class="embedded_reader" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-right: 25px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 6px;"><i><b><span class="verse" id="Jer_1_5"> </span></b></i></div><div class="embedded_reader" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-right: 25px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 6px;"><b><i><span class="verse" id="Jer_1_5"> </span></i>God knew you, as he knew Jeremiah, long before you were born or even conceived. He thought about you and planned for you. When you feel discouraged or inadequate, remember that God has always thought of you as valuable and that he has a purpose in mind for you.</b></div><div class="embedded_reader" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-right: 25px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 6px;"><b> </b></div><div class="embedded_reader" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; margin-right: 25px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 6px;"><b><br />
</b></div>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0United States32.123602972183235 -92.364751062499925.8841909721832337 -152.66470506249993 58.363014972183237 -32.06479706249992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-54228076710072551492011-12-26T07:03:00.000-06:002011-12-26T07:03:46.223-06:00Titus 3:4-5<i>But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy. Titus 3:4-5</i><br />
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<b>A Time to Think</b><br />
Never be afraid of giving up your best, and God will give you His better.—James Hinton<br />
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<b>A Time to Act</b><br />
Strive to do the right thing, even if it is more difficult.<br />
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<b>A Time to Pray</b><br />
Oh, Lord, teach me to remember You in all things, every day of my life.Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-49697603492520594682011-12-22T23:50:00.000-06:002011-12-22T23:50:00.664-06:00His Kingdom Will Never End<a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/his_kingdom_will_never_end/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:34Z"><i>His kingdom will never end. Luke 1:33</i></a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-13081196369298935932011-12-22T14:44:00.000-06:002011-12-22T14:44:13.557-06:00A Simple Christmas<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2092741352"><em>Son, why have you done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously."</em></a><br />
<a href="http://www.davidjeremiah.org/site/magazine.aspx?tid=email_edevo">Luke 2:48</a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-89702492372398516402011-12-21T02:08:00.001-06:002011-12-21T02:08:01.233-06:00No Room<a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/no_room/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:27Z"><i>Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.Revelation 3:20</i></a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-62374430999093354352011-12-20T14:05:00.000-06:002011-12-20T14:05:44.839-06:00Party and Pause<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1638749498"><em>And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him.</em></a><br />
<a href="http://www.davidjeremiah.org/site/magazine.aspx?tid=email_edevo">Matthew 2:11a</a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-56544951497576307432011-12-19T16:48:00.000-06:002011-12-19T16:48:19.115-06:00God Sent a Savior<a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/god_sent_a_savior/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:49Z"><i>God has given a son to us.… His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God … Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6</i></a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-40331440926554054902011-12-17T20:26:00.001-06:002011-12-17T20:26:01.177-06:00Luke 2:14<div style="font-family: Georgia,Times,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 25px; text-align: center;"> Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14</div><div style="background: #f0f7fb; border: 1px solid #a8d8f7; margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px 15px 20px;"> <h3 style="color: #4074b8; font-family: Georgia,Times,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 18px; margin: 0;">A Time to Think</h3><div style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 25px;">It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.—Charles Dickens.</div><h3 style="color: #4074b8; font-family: Georgia,Times,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 18px; margin: 0;">A Time to Act</h3><div style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 25px;">Radiate the glow of Christmastime.</div><h3 style="color: #4074b8; font-family: Georgia,Times,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 18px; margin: 0;">A Time to Pray</h3><div style="font-size: 16px;">Lord, give me a spirit that unabashedly celebrates You and the joy of living.</div></div>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-46256604761851045782011-12-17T08:23:00.000-06:002011-12-17T08:23:07.148-06:00Why Bethlehem?<a href="http://www.davidjeremiah.org/site/magazine.aspx?tid=email_edevo"><strong>Matthew 2:1</strong></a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-79552370194947965262011-12-16T05:19:00.000-06:002011-12-16T05:19:10.612-06:00Touch the World<a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/touch_the_world/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:35Z"><i>She brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrappedHim in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger.Luke 2:7, NKJV</i></a><br />
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<i>Max Lucado </i>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-68576709473466279732011-12-07T14:52:00.000-06:002011-12-07T14:52:07.811-06:00The Names of Christ<a href="http://www.crosswalkmail.com/amdhfp/ViewMessage.do?s=bfdclbpqcdcpzqtjkmsvspbzfkkzdgpsllt&r=hvhsfvqbnvvq&a=view&m=xvhjbrddr"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Philippians 2:5-11</span></span></a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-58684908589148153432011-11-22T22:02:00.000-06:002011-11-22T22:02:00.205-06:00Peace with God<a href="http://www.crosswalkmail.com/amdhfp/ViewMessage.do?a=view&m=qmhpfnwph&s=thwmzjlcmwmlpcgbfrdsdljphffpwvldzzg&r=zrwbfrmpzrrm"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Romans 5:1-2</span></span></a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-87709576648988465162011-11-22T14:54:00.000-06:002011-11-22T14:54:49.322-06:00Hang In There<div style="color: #674ea7;"><a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/hang_in_there1/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:19Z"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Is anything too hard for the Lord? No!Genesis 18:14</i></span></a></div>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-50615905277576361502011-11-21T08:57:00.000-06:002011-11-21T08:57:59.609-06:00Hidden in His Love<a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/hidden_in_his_love/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:34Z"><i>He … loads me with love and mercy Psalm 103:4</i></a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-11341641508974729702011-11-20T23:42:00.002-06:002011-11-20T23:42:00.142-06:00God Knows the Answers<a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/god_knows_the_answers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:01Z"><i>If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it.James 1:5</i></a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-74553128818554815062011-11-20T09:38:00.000-06:002011-11-20T09:38:18.770-06:00The Ultimate Father-Son Relationship<a href="http://www.crosswalkmail.com/amdhfp/ViewMessage.do?s=kmtdhflsdtdlpsgrkqbwblfpmkkptvlbhhg&r=zwssmblfpwbf&a=view&m=cgtjcmggg">John 5:19-20 </a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-4263133135533757632011-11-19T11:54:00.000-06:002011-11-19T11:54:05.627-06:00Dear Jesus...<span style="font-size: large;">please carry me through today, Lord...With gentle wings from above. Carry me through today, Lord...Let me feel your love. I shall not worry about tomorrow...Yesterday is gone. Just carry me through today, Lord...That's where I belong. Through all my trials and troubles, I know that you are there, Sometimes it's hard to see you,Through each tear and care. Carry me through today, Lord, Don't let me slip away. Tomorrow may be taken from me, So carry me through today. Amen! Be kind and uplift others today!</span>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-34564285026932092912011-11-18T10:55:00.000-06:002011-11-18T10:55:37.828-06:00Grace to Keep Going<a href="http://www.crosswalkmail.com/amdhfp/ViewMessage.do?s=thwmzjlcmwmlpcgbfrdsdljphffpwvldzzg&r=orwwzklqjrkq&a=view&m=unypncycq">Acts 15:7-11</a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-4181428222424494892011-11-17T16:48:00.004-06:002011-11-17T16:51:21.424-06:00A Tiny Seed, A Tiny Deed<a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/a_tiny_seed_a_tiny_deed1/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:04Z">Do not despise…small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin. Zechariah 4:10 NLT</a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-49367971926464313962011-11-17T03:24:00.002-06:002011-11-17T03:24:00.818-06:00Don't Leave Feeling Unforgiven<a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/dont_leave_feeling_unforgiven/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:19Z">Don't Leave Feeling Unforgiven - Max Lucado</a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-9695113156438033582011-11-16T15:17:00.000-06:002011-11-16T15:17:14.718-06:00Why Thanksgiving Matters<a href="http://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/thanksgiving/why-thanksgiving-matters-1364897.html?utm_source=Crosswalk_Daily_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=11/16/2011"> Why Thanksgiving Matters</a><br />
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<i>Albert Mohler, President, Southern Baptist Theological Seminar</i>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841013699965364967.post-33748147000300401092011-11-15T19:47:00.000-06:002011-11-15T19:47:00.952-06:00A Fire Burning<a href="http://www.maxlucado.com/articles/daily/a_fire_burning/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MaxLucado_EverydayMax+Lucado+Daily%3A+Everyday+Blessings#When:06:01:12Z">A Fire Burning - Max Lucado</a>Linda Scarbrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236436512601048878noreply@blogger.com0