Word of the Day (2-28-12) by Obiamaka Melifonwu

Good Morning Everyone

Today is Wednesday February 28th, 2012

The word of the day comes from my sister in Christ, Obiamaka Melifonwu

Joshua 10:12-14 
¹² On the day the LORD gave the Israelites victory over the Amorites, Joshua prayed to the LORD in front of all the people of Israel. He said,
   “Let the sun stand still over Gibeon,
      and the moon over the valley of Aijalon.”
 ¹³ So the sun stood still and the moon stayed in place until the nation of Israel had defeated its enemies.
   Is this event not recorded in The Book of Jashar? The sun stayed in the middle of the sky, and it did not set as on a normal day.¹⁴ There has never been a day like this one before or since, when the LORD answered such a prayer. Surely the LORD fought for Israel that day!

Word of the Day (2-27-12)

Good Morning Everyone

Today is Monday February 27, 2012

The word of the day comes from Proverbs 10:4-5

He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a wise son; he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.

Word of the Day (2-24-12) by Christen Haylett

 

Good morning,

Word of the Day for Friday February 24, 2012

Verse:  Ephesians 4:2-3

² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ³ Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Word of the Day (2-21-12)

Good Morning Everyone

Today is Tuesday February 21, 2012

The word of the day comes from Lamentations 3:17-24

17I cannot find peace or remember happiness.18I tell myself, "I am
finished! I can't count on the LORD to do anything for me." 19Just
thinking of my troubles and my lonely wandering makes me miserable.
20That's all I ever think about, and I am depressed.21Then I remember
something that fills me with hope. 22The LORD's kindness never fails!
If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed. 23The LORD
can always be trusted to show mercy each morning. 24Deep in my heart I
say, "The LORD is all I need; I can depend on him!"

Word of the Day (2-16-12) by Lakisha Goldsberry

Today Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012

By: Lakisha Goldsberry

Today’s Lesson: Being Bruised to be a Blessing

Have you ever had an accident when you hurt yourself? At first glance, there is barely any evidence it happened, so you don’t pay it any mind. A few hours later, you discover that the accident has left a mark or maybe a big bruise. Until you noticed the scar, you never really realize how bad it hurt, how much pain it caused or how uncomfortable it made you until you had that visual. Doesn’t feel good right? If that’s not your story, maybe you can relate to walking outside, driving in a hurry, running pass or just casually watching someone who is soliciting your help by asking, requesting or better yet begging for your help. Did you do anything about it? Did you sympathize with them? Did you roll your eyes in disgust? Did you pretend they weren’t there and ignored them? Did you say to yourself “Look I don’t have anything to give anybody”? I think we all can testify to one of the above scenarios. However, can we ask ourselves this question and give a truthful answer? “Do we mind being bruised to be a blessing”?

Word of the Day (2-14-12) by Minister Desiree Thomas

Good Morning Everyone

Today is Tuesday February 14th, 2012

The word of the day comes from my cousin, a strong woman of God...Minister Desiree Thomas

Forgiveness: The Missing Ingredient

Word of the Day (2-13-12)

Good Morning Everyone

Today is Monday February 13, 2013

The word of the day comes from

Galatians 6:9

New International Version (NIV)

⁹ Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Word of the Day (2-9-12) by Cherlita Claiborne

Good Morning Everyone

Today is Thursday February 9th, 2012

The word of the day will come from my sister in Christ and good friend, Cherlita Claiborne...

Passage of Scripture for The Word Of the Day:

2 Timothy2: 19-22 NLT

(vs 19) " But God's truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his, and all who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil. (vs 20) In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions and the cheap ones are for everyday use. (vs 21) If you keep yourself pure, you will be special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. (vs22) Run from anything that stimulates youthful lust. Instead pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
My interpretation of the text:

This is a very interesting  passage of scriptures I had a chance to review and study during my personal time with God. I have read this passage over and over again, but it was something about this time, that made some things leap out at me differently. First off I love how Paul  through the inspiration of God hermeneutically utilized symbolism  in comparison with fine China relating to those that walk up right before God and how God save them to be used for special occasions (as you would fine dining china) for honorable use. Paul clearly reminds us that in order for this to take place that our lives must be clean, we must exemplify  and pursue righteous living, be faithful and we must love.

So now lets go back a little to the beginning of the passage. When it comes to the pursuit of spiritual growth or personal holiness, the body of believers known as the church is a key component. For one thing having genuine relationships with other believers who are pursuing personal holiness is important for faith to grow. We don’t grow best in isolation. The best growth and protection against destructive forces such as false teaching is healthy relationships with one another as the body of Christ, the church.

By being and staying closely connected to a church we have “God’s solid foundation” for taking two personal protective actions when they are needed (vv. 19b and 22a). First, Paul states in v.19b, according to the New International version “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.” The word “wickedness” refers to anything (environments, temptations, attitudes, …) which run counter to the character of God. Paul says, “turn away” from such environments or circumstances which will influence you to live in contradiction to God’s character as revealed in scripture. Secondly, Paul says in v.22a, “Flee the evil desires of your youth, …”. You not only need to protect yourself on a literal front from things that will lead you away from God (v.19b) but “flee” the very desires within you which will lead to the same result better known as or corresponds to a spiritual drift from God. Both “turn away” and “flee” mean to take these actions aggressively and consistently.

Word of the Day (2-8-12)

Good Morning Everyone

Today is Wednesday February 8^th, 2012,

The word of the day comes from

Luke 9:57-62

New King James Version (NKJV)

The Cost of Discipleship

⁵⁷ Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” ⁵⁸ And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” ⁵⁹ Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” ⁶⁰ Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.” ⁶¹ And another also said, “Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at my house.” ⁶² But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”