2:00 PM
"I Have A Hope" Tommy Walker - "I Have A Hope"
"For Who You Are" Hillsong - "Mighty to Save"
"Incense of Praise" Mary-Kathryn - "Dreams & Visions"
2:15 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"Better than Life" Lakewood Choir - "We Speak to Nations"
"Sing to the Lord" Bob Carlisle, Russ Lee, Clay Cross, Greg Long - "David, Ordinary Man...Extraordinary God"
"Psalm 40" Newsong - "Rescue"
2:35 My Prince Will Come ~ Sheri Rose Shepherd - "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
"Committed to the Call" Kim Hill - "Arms of Mercy"
"I Will Never Be the Same" Tumes, Ashton & Dente'
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"Be Glorified" Jared Anderson
"Top of My Lungs" Philips, Craig & Dean - "Top of My Lungs"
3:00 PM
"Our God is Lord of All" Marcos Witt - "Amazing God"
"Great God" Free Chapel - "Moving Forward"
"You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)" Michael W. Smith - "Worship Again"
3:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Renee Swope - "Water Everywhere"
"God of Ages" Hillsong - "Saviour King"
"Meet With Me" Ten Shekel Shirt
"Take Us to the River" Robin Mark - "Come Heal This Land"
3:30 PM
"All This (For Me) Debbie - "Crossover"
"Watchman" Paul Wilbur - "Watchman"
3:45 Birthday and Anniversary Club
"The Greatness of You" Lakeview Worship - "Make You Known"
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-14
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-13
2:00 PM
"The Way I Was Made" Chris Tomlin - "Ariving"
"The Greatest Story Ever Told" Avalon
"No Sweeter Name" Gateway Woship - "Living For You"
2:15 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"I Just Want to Be Like You" Philips, Craig & Dean
"Mercy" Parachute Band - "Road Maps & Revelations"
"I Am Yours" Michael Gungor - "Bigger Than My Imagination"
2:35 My Prince Will Come ~ Sheri Rose Shepherd - "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
3:00 PM
"Yes I Will" Bebo Norman w/Joy Williams
3:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Lysa TerKeurst - "A Matter of the Heart"
"Shout For Joy" Paul Wilbur - "The Watchman"
"Raincat" Downhere - "Downhere"
(Up Where You Belong, © 2002 by Tommy Tenney. Published by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
"Your Love Broke Through" Keith Green
3:45 Birthday and Anniversary Club
"Mission's Flame" Passion Artist, Matt Redman - "How Great is Our God, Passion '05"
Monday, May 12, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-12
"Psalm 13" Brian Doerksen - "You Shine"
"He Will Carry You" Mark Schultz
"Crown Him with Many Crowns" Michael W. Smith
2:15 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"Aware" SalvadorGreat Renown"
"Ross Parsley - "Great Renown"
"Come Home" Pam Thum - "Feel the Healing"
2:35 My Prince Will Come ~ Sheri Rose Shepherd - "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
"Danny Velasco's Testimony" Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - "This is Your House"
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"This is Your House" Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - "This is Your House"
"Prodigal" Casting Crowns - "Lifesong"
3:00 PM
"Let the Redeemed" Philips, Craig & Dean - "Top of My Lungs"
"Here's My Life" Anthony Evans
"Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" Chris Tomlin - "See the Morning"
3:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Renee Swope - "Uniquely You"
"Unspeakable Joy" Vineyard -"Dwell"
"Uncharted Waters" Darrell Evans - "Uncharted Waters"
"In the Light of Your Glory" Tommy Walker - "I Have a Hope"
"Walk by Faith" Jeremy Camp - "Carried Me"
3:35 Up Where You Belong ~ Tommy Tenney
(Up Where You Belong, © 2002 by Tommy Tenney. Published by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
"From the Inside Out" Hillsong - "Mighty to Save"
3:45 Birthday and Anniversary Club
"The Lord Be Magnified" Ron Kenoly w/the African Children's Choir - "Sing Out With One Voice"
Friday, May 9, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-9
2:00 PM
"I Believe, I Believe" Tommy Walker - "I Have a Hope"
"Say the Name" Margaret Becker
"Glory in the Highest" Chris Tomlin - "See the Morning"
2:15 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"Lord Reign in Me" Brenton Brown
"O Jah" Paul Wilbur - "Praise Adonai"
"Grace Alone" Kristina Hamilton & the Maranatha! Singers - "Top 25 Heart Seekers Praise Songs"
"You're Worthy of My Praise" Tammy Trent
2:35 My Prince Will Come ~ Sheri Rose Shepherd - "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
"Once Again" Matt Redman - "Blessed Be Your Name - Songs of Matt Redman, Vol. 1"
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"Blessed" Hillsong - "Blessed"
"Be Unto Your Name" Robin Mark - "Revival in Belfast"
"Shaken" West Coast Worship Band w/Rick Muchow
3:00 PM
"Reason I'm Alive" Gateway Worship - "Living For You"
"To God Be the Glory" Tommy Walker - "Breakthrough"
3:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Lysa TerKeurst - "Giants"
"Let Your Kingdome Come" Craig Smith - "Your Kingdom Come"
"A Mighty Fortress is Our God" Promise Keepers' - "The Making of a Godly Man"
"Arise" Christa Shore w/Beyond the Veil - "Dance Before It's Done"
"Let Everything That Has Breath" Philips, Craig & Dean
3:35 Up Where You Belong ~ Tommy Tenney
(Up Where You Belong, © 2002 by Tommy Tenney. Published by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
"You Prepare a Table" Rita Baloche - "Offering of Worship"
"Here With Me" Mercy Me
3:45 Birthday and Anniversary Club
"Marvelous Light" Charlie Hall - "Flying into Daybreak"
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-8
2:00 PM
"Wonderful Maker" Chris Tomlin - "Not to Us"
"All This (For Me)" Debbie - "Crossover"
"Does Anybody Hear Her" Casting Crowns - "Lifesong"
2:15 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"Be Unto Your Name" Robin Mark - "Revival in Belfast"
"Your Love Oh Lord" Third Day - "Offerings"
"Our God Saves" Paul Baloche - "Our God Saves"
"Prayin' Sowin' Reappin'" Layton Howerton
2:35 My Prince Will Come ~ Sheri Rose Shepherd - "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
"From the Inside Out" Hillsong - "Mighty to Save"
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"Heart Cries Holy" Big Daddy Weave
"The Greatness of You" Lakeview Worship - "Make You Known"
3:00 PM
"Heaven" Salvador
"Every Move I Make" David Ruis
"This is Your Song" Tommy Walker - "Breakthrough"
3:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Renee Swope - "What Can I Do For You"
"Psalm 40" Newsong - "Rescue"
"We Have Come to Worship Him" Cheri Keaggy
"Incense of Praise" Mary-Kathryn - "Dreams and Visions"
"Lift Up the Name" Jaime Jamgochian w/Scott Krippayne
3:35 Up Where You Belong ~ Tommy Tenney
(Up Where You Belong, © 2002 by Tommy Tenney. Published by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
"Praise You in the Storm" Casting Crowns - "Praise You in the Storm"
"Crucified With Christ" Robin Mark - "East of the River"
3:45 Birthday and Anniversary Club
"Top of My Lungs" Philips, Craig & Dean - "Top of My Lungs"
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-7
2:00 PM
"Only One For Me" Gateway Worship - "Living For You"
"Show Me Your Glory" Third Day
"Open the Eyes of My Heart" Michael W. Smith - "Worship"
2:15 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"Be Still" Newsboys
"Lead Me to the Cross" Hillsong United - "All of the Above"
"Fill the Earth" Craig Smith - "Your Kingdom Come"
"Trust in You" Carl Cartee
2:35 My Prince Will Come ~ Sheri Rose Shepherd - "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
"Sing to the Lord" Bob Carlisle, Russ Lee, Clay Crosse, Greg Long - "David, Ordinary Man...Extraordinary God"
"Extravagant Worship" Vicky Beeching - "Yesterday, Today & Forever"
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"Your Worthy" Margaret Becker
"Mercy" Parachute Band - 'Roadmaps & Revelations"
"Close Enough to Hear" Christa Shore w/Beyond the Veil - "Beauty From Ashes"
3:00 PM
"If We Are the Body" Casting Crowns - "Casting Crowns"
"The River is Here" Vineyard - "The River is Here"
"Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" Women of Faith
3:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Lysa TerKeurst - "Abandon - Positive or Negetive"
"Healer" Ten Shekel Shirt
"Aware" Salvador
"Let Us Praise" Mary-Kathryn - "One Spirit"
"Famous One" Chris Tomlin
3:35 Up Where You Belong ~ Tommy Tenney
(Up Where You Belong, © 2002 by Tommy Tenney. Published by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
"Love the Light" Ronnie Freeman - "Beth Moore Presents, Songs of Deliverence"
"We Trust in the Name of the Lord" Steve Green
3:45 Birthday and Anniversary Club
"If You Want Me To" Ginny Owens
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-6
2:00 PM
"Spoken For" Mercy Me - "Spoken For"
"No Sweeter Name" Gateway Worship - "Living For You"
"You're the One I'm Looking For" Chenault
2:15 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"Blessed Be Your Name" Tree 63
"All The Heavens" Third Day - "Offerings"
"When I Praise" FFH
"Your Love" Tommy Walker - "I Have a Hope"
2:35 My Prince Will Come ~ Sheri Rose Shepherd - "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
"Love You So Much" Hillsong - "All Things Are Possible"
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"One Thing" Klaus Keuhn - "One Thing"
"When Our Hearts Sing" Rush of Fools - "Rush of Fools"
"Who Am I" Casting Crowns - "Casting Crowns"
3:00 PM
"Shake the Heavens" Kim Hill - "Arms of Mercy"
"Let Everything That Has Breath" Philips, Craig & Dean
3:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Renee Swope - "What Can I Do for You?"
"Audience of One" Big Daddy Weave
"Cover the Earth" Lakewood Choir - "Cover the Earth"
"God of All" Twila Paris
"Homesick" Mercy Me
3:35 Up Where You Belong ~ Tommy Tenney
(Up Where You Belong, © 2002 by Tommy Tenney. Published by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
"One Pure and Holy Passion" Passion Artist, Candi Pearson - "One Day Live"
"God of Ages" Hillsong - "Saviour King"
3:45 Birthday and Anniversary Club
"All the Earth" Parachute Band
Monday, May 5, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-5
"God of Ages" Hillsong - "Saviour King"
"Our God Saves" Paul Baloche - "Our God Saves"
2:35 My Prince Will Come ~ Sheri Rose Shepherd - "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
"Today (As For Me and My House)" Brian Doerksen - "Today"
"God is In Control" Twila Paris
3:00 PM
"Glorified" Jared Anderson
3:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Lysa TerKeurst - "Imperfect Followers"
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" Fernando Ortega - "Night of Your Return"
3:35 Up Where You Belong ~ Tommy Tenney
(Up Where You Belong, © 2002 by Tommy Tenney. Published by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
"As I Lift You Up" Jeff Deyo
Friday, May 2, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-2
1:00 PM
"Faith" Hillsong - "For this Cause"
"How is it Between Us" Sara Groves - "Conversatioons"
"All About You" Lakewood Choir - "We Speak to Nations"
1:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Renee Swope - "Listening to God"
"Revival" Robin Mark - "Revival in Belfast"
"Glorify Your Name" David Glenn
"When Our Hearts Sing" Rush of Fools - "Rush of Fools"
1:35 My Prince Will Come ~ "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
"Nothing Without You" Bebo Norman
1:45 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"I Have a Hope" Tommy Walker - "I Have a Hope"
"How Great Thou Art" Passion Artist, Charlie Hall - "Hymns, Ancient & Modern"
"Psalm 112" 4 Him
2:00 PM
"Crucified with Christ" Philips, Craig & Dean
"Bridegroom" Christa Shore w/Beyond the Veil - "Beauty From Ashes"
"Who Am I" Casting Crowns - "Casting Crowns"
2:15 Everyday Manna ~ Debbie Griffith
"Amazed" Desperation Band - "From the Rooftops"
"The Golden City" City of Gold
"This Kingdom" Hillsong
2:35 Up Where You Belong ~
(Up Where You Belong, © 2002 by Tommy Tenney. Published by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
"Our God Saves" Paul Baloche
"My Jesus I Love Thee" Kim Hill - "Surrounded By Mercy"
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"Be Glorified" Jared Anderson
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Today's Playlist 5-1
Welcome May! About the time that May rolls around, unless we have had an unusally warm and sunny spring (which we have not!), we northern Minnesotans and north of the border folks are just reeling for warmth and green. Those of you who live in those conditions most of the year just don't understand!
1:00 PM
"From Jerusalem" Tommy Walker - "I Have a Hope"
"Lead Me to the Cross" Hillsong United - "All of the Above"
"Your Faithfulness" Brian Doerksen - "You Shine"
1:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Lysa TerKeurst - "Super-calla-fragilistic"
"Shout to the North" Passion Artist, Charlie Hall - "Oneday Live"
"Show Me Your Glory" Third Day
"Let the Weight of Your Glory Fall" Paul Wilbur - "Praise Adonai"
1:35 My Prince Will Come ~ Sheri Rose Shepherd - "Warrior for the King"
(My Prince Will Come, © 2005 by Sheri Rose Shepherd. Published by Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved)
"Amazing" Parachute Band
1:45 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"Beauty of the Lord" Desperation Band - "From the Rooftops"
"Sing to the Lord" Bob Carlisle, Russ Lee, Clay Crosse, Greg Long - "David, Ordinary Man... Extraordinary God"
"Sufficient" Aidie Camp
2:00 PM
"Let Your Mercy Rain" Chris Tomlin - "See the Morning"
"Praise You In the Storm" Casting Crowns - "Lifesong"
2:15 Everyday Manna ~ Debbie Griffith
"Crown Him With Many Crowns" Klaus Keuhn - "Onething"
"Hosanna" Paul Baloche
"Mighty to Save" Hillsong - "Mighty to Save"
2:35 Up Where You Belong ~ Tommy Tenney
(Up Where You Belong, © 2002 by Tommy Tenney. Published by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)
"Abba" Christa Shore - "Dance Before It's Done"
"Oh Jerusalem" Robin Mark - "Revival In Belfast II"
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"O Sacred King" Matt Redman
Friday, April 25, 2008
You are Ready for Spring Aren't You?
Evening of April 25th
Well friends, winter is dealing us another blow. April 25th and another spring snow storm promising to deliver 6" - 15" so say the meteorologists. Argh...I have crocuses already blooming and they are going to be covered with a blanket of snow tomorrow morning. On top of that, we will probably have to postpone a trip to Bemidji to see the grandsons. How discouraging is it when our plans don't work out. I have this Scripture taped in main control at work that says:
"The Mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" Proverbs 16:9 (NASB)
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but the counsel of the Lord, it will stand" Proverbs 19:21 (NASB)
Now I just looked up the meaning of whim in Websters Dictionary and the meaning is a bit odd and not nearly as fun as I always though of it being as when we us it as the adjective, whimsical. So the first meaning of this noun is: a freakish pattern of ideas and their associated emotions as a motive of action. I am thinking that this is not the best laid plan for myself or anyone who desires to live a Spirit filled and controlled life. Why do I want to act on emotions based on freakish ideas? In essence that is what I'm doing by missing out on God's best for my daily living when I forsake my time with Him as I plan my 'whatever.'
By the way, it is Saturday morning, April 26th and the snow has (so far) produced slick roads with a dump of about 6+ inches on top. Good thing my husband didn't put that snow blower away for the spring! There are all these tiny, little spring birds flitting around trying to find fall's leftovers that are now covered in several inches of snow. And the worse part is that the snow is expected to continue for several more hours and the temperature is only 23 degrees with a wind chill making it feel like only 10! What's up with that? And just to let you know that this is the third snowstorm in northern Minnesota this month, April alone! The other two deposited anywhere from a couple to 30+ inches of wet sloppy snow in some areas of the northland on the first and second weekends of the month. I'll bet you are glad you don't live here. But if you do, we just say, "Well, that's northern Minnesota! You never know what you are going to get."
The bottom line for me is that I need to quit running ahead of God, and slide into His plans for my 'whatevers.' So much easier said than done especially if that is the way I have done it all my 24 years as a believer. Those old habits are so hard to break but God has amazing things to say about the man who indeed walks in God's ways like this:
When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong; because the Lord i the One who holds his hand."
Psalm 37:23, 24
"Father, I sure frustrate myself time and time again when my best laid plans go awry! How frustrating because I am so convinced that I have laid them perfectly yet without Your approval and consultation, I miss the cracks and weaknesses that can literally trip me up. I am humbly asking, Father, for You to help me come to You the first thing with my days and events, allowing You to shape and mold them as You do when I ask. Even more importantly though is to help me to wait and listen for Your reply when I do ask for Your direction. I am tired of being in a hurry, rushing out the door without Your approval and then asking why when things get weird. I pay dearly every time I do that. Thank You that You are so concerned with my little life that You will show me the way when I ask. You truly are an amazing Abba God, Amen"
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day
It is a day designated to express and receive love! How delightful. Because of this day I want to share a writing by Stephen Crotts for you.
Love ~
To be young, wealthy and in love--all in the third century. And to be a Christian.
Such was young Valentine. He would consummate his great love by taking her as his bride. Soon he would be wed. But his world came crashing down around him when the Roman emperor declared all Christians illegal citizens and guilty of treason. All they had to do was to say, "Caesar is Lord!" Rather than deny Christ, young Valentine was arrested.
In jail, awaiting his execution, he wrote love letters to his girlfriend...beautiful, passionate letters assuring her of his great love for her. But theirs would be a love not lived out. On February 14, 269, Valentine was put to death, martyred for Jesus Christ.
Since then, Christians have celebrated his fidelity to Christ and romantic love on the 14th of February by sending our own love letters to special people. And we do so this year, let us resolve to live for Christ unashamedly.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love."
I know my tendencies and I know how hard it is to look beyond me and see others in the light of God's love, forgive me Lord. As Your creation it should be a natural to do likewise--as You do unto us--to those around us. But I get in the way.
Father, when I am struggling with my spouse, my friends and even the poky driver ahead of me who thinks I should live my life at his speed, help me to think LOVE. Forgive all the "but...'s" that I throw out as excuses to justify my unloving attitude. Lord, if I could always have on my mind the love You showed Your unworthy child, I just might remember. And how do I really show Your love to that unlovable person we all seem to have in our lives? Whatever it takes Lord, I need Your grace and mercy so that I would remain that humble servant who desires to walk in love and does. I am so weary of asking and then turning around and reneging. Give me authenticity that will reveal who You are through me. I love you Abba and my desire is to live for You. In Jesus Name, Amen
Monday, January 14, 2008
Martin Luther Once Said...
"Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. She is a mistress and governess of those human emotions which control men or more often overtake them. Whether you wish to comfort the sad, to subdue frivolity, to encourage the despairing, to humble the proud, to calm the passionate or to appease those full of hate...what more affective means than music could you find?"
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
A Gift of Life
"...But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, Seed of Abraham My friend--You whom I drew from the ends of the earth and called from its far corners, To whom I said: You are My servant; I chose you, I have not rejected you--Fear not, for I am with you, Be not frightened, for I am your God; I strengthen you and I help you, I uphold you with My victorious right hand."
Praise be to God who allowed us the amazing privilege of being grafted into the lineage of Abraham, God's friend, Isaac and Jacob, by simply receiving His gift, His precious Son, Jesus. For God Himself, became flesh to dwell among us, making a way where there was no way because of sin. Coming to earth as a humble little baby, born of a virgin (young Mary) as was told so long ago so that you and I could become God's sons and daughters. Do you realize just how incredible that reality is? Can you wrap your brain around the fact that the Creator of the universe, our Father, made a way for us to have a personal relationship with Him? I will honestly tell you that I don't understand it. It makes me crazy to think that the love of my heavenly Father exceeded all imagination just to restore me to a right standing with Him! How could I ever expect to comprehend this one? But...by faith, I must. I must simply believe because after all He has saved my life, given me hope and a chance to walk with purpose in my gait, giving me a reason to wake up and live!
You know that you too can have life that is intended to be full and rich and abundant filled with purpose. You do know that don't you? If not, friend, I can't say enough of what it would take to convince you of this truth. I know, you can't see it, taste it, smell it or see it but...it is yours for the taking. So here, here is the gift of hope, wrapped up in love and not only love but the Father's love. A gift of life the life of His Son, Jesus. Here, it is for you, I want so much for you to have it, no strings attached! He loves you so much that words are inadequate to even explain it! I pray you receive the blessings of being welcomed into the family of God, friend. Take it from someone who has been so topsy turvy through her first 34 years of life, it will turn your world right-side up!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Scripture Memory Verse #12
Psalm 34:4-5
"I sought the Lord, and He answered me,
And delivered me from all my fears.
They looked to Him and were radiant,
And their faces shall never be ashamed."
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Scripture Memory Verse #11
Colossians 3:2-4 (NASB)
"Set your mind on the things above,
not on the things that are on earth.
For you have died and your life is hidden
with Christ in God.
When Christ, who is our life, is revealed,
then you also will be revealed with Him in glory."
Monday, November 12, 2007
Update from Mike and Christa Shore
These folks are so precious and I am envious of Mike’s insight into the Father’s heart. Maybe that’s what happens when you live on the precipice of life and death. Take note, these are words of wisdom from one who is there with a view of both life and death.
Love to all,
Dawn
Hundreds of you have ask how we are doing... We'll maybe not hundreds, maybe just 3 or 4 ( that was a preachers count!).
Christa wrote you of our last visit to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, and that I could be anywhere from 2 to 12 months from being put on the Lung transplant list. The part Christa and I have been trying to get our heads around, is this: Although we have heard of great stories of people after transplant, there are about 50% of transplant recipients that range from good health, to those who spend much of their lives in and out of the hospital confined to their beds on oxygen and wanting to die, and all different levels of health between the two extremes. The Doctor told us to go home and enjoy life and health because this might be the best it ever gets. This has been very hard because although we knew better, we had both looked at the transplant as a fix.At the end of each one of my prayers I ask, "God's will be done in my life, heath and death." At the end of each day and the beganning of each day, along with, "Thank you for this day, LORD."I would like to share some of what the Lord has been showing me. I have been talking to so many people who think they don't have enough time to spend with God. How life is so busy, we all want to spend time with God but our lives are so time managed that He just gets left out at the end of the day. Our lives and the world we live in are so filled with entertainment, in every possible way. We have become a sort of parasites of the world, drawing our lives from the environment in which we live. We are not able to live apart from the stimulation that society gives us each day. Now don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with the simple pleasures of life, or harmless forms of entertainment to help us all relax. But it must take it's place, and that place is not before God.Let me explain.All things we do in life outside of God is entertainment. All we do apart from God simply fills time or entertains us. Entertainment in perspective to our lives -our jobs, our activities, our goals, our relationships... is time we consider our own - Our Time - time spend apart from Gods presence, which in itself is the essence of sin.Entertainment as we know it is a multimillion-dollar racket with more power and influence on human minds and character than any other influence on earth. This is worldly entertainment and should be recognized for what it is: a device for wasting time. Many of our churches these days have simply become poor theaters, where the time we should be worshipping God can instead be spent being entertained. God wants our time to be His time. I should say that again for me, God wants our time to be His time. He simply wants to spend time with us. He doesn't care what our task is, at our jobs, in our activities, talking with friends, or simply sitting quietly some where. God wants to be always present in every piece of our lives - that we would become aware of Him in all things."Remember, O Lord, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach..... The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim" (Lamentations 5:1,16-17) AMEN, AMEN, and AMEN.Please, I urgently ask you to join with me. Spend your time - God's time - with God. For every breath we take is given to us by our Lord God Almighty - God of the angel armies who fights for us! And for that I give thanks."Now all glory to God, who is able , through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to Him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.' ( Ephesians 4:20-21).From my heart to yours.mike shoreChrista Shore3519 Orchard RoadEvansville, Indiana 47720812-963-9543
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Make Me a Change Agent
The group Delirious? has a great song that I can really identify with. It is called "History Maker" and I think it could be one of my favorites by the group. After speaking in a church this morning I based the gist of the message on being a "Change Agent" and upon further pondering I believe that the two are quite similar. Bottom line is I want my life to be used to make a difference for the Kingdom. As I looked up the meaning of "Change Agent" this is what I read:
A change agent, or agent of change, is someone who intentionally or indirectly causes or accelerates social, cultural, or behavioral change.If we apply that to kingdom work...Wow, that's it! I want to make a difference in the lives of other people to the extent that they will become more Christ-like. It is not about me, but about God using me and working through me, His vessel or conduit!
Likewise, a History Maker is one who obviously has such an affect on their environment that they can actually change the course of history, wow! That is pretty powerful stuff! By the way, you can check out the song above on the YouTube link.
Like I told the folks this morning, "we didn't get saved to live a cushy, comfy life with all the amenities, we got saved to make a difference in the kingdom as we come alongside of those who don't know the King of kings." We were saved to show others Christ!
Father, I am asking You to do such a work in me that I would become one who can make a difference in my environment for you. As I go about the day-to-day stuff I want people to see You and that You really do make a difference in people's lives. After all, I am not who I used to be, praise be to God! Let others see You when they observe me so that You will be glorified and others will desire to know You. It is only through You that I can be the hands, feet and mouth of Jesus. As You perfect in me the fruit of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control, I will make a difference for Your kingdom and change the course of history, Amen.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Praise is Prayer
Scripture teaches that we experience the manifest presence of God as we "enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise." (Psalm 95:2, 100:4 NIV) We thank God for his goodness and we praise him for his greatness.
Praise is prayer. When I lift up my heart to God to praise him, I talk to him and commune with him. Prayer is not all asking. As Thomas Watson, the seventeenth-century Puritan, quaintly put it, "Many have tears in their eyes, and complaints in their mouth, but few have harps in their hand, blessing and glorifying God. Let us honor God this way. Praise is the quitrent we pay to God: while God renews our lease, we must renew our rent."True prayer is in itself part of our praise of God. We go to him in a way we go to no one else. He is able to help us as no one else can. Furthermore, in prayer we submit ourselves to God's will--we pray "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" (Mathew 6:10) as the foundation of all our other prayers. By our acknowledgment that God's will is best, we praise God indirectly for his infinite and perfect wisdom. -- from "Praise Is Prayer" by Derek Prince
Father, let me lay down all of the concerns that I am having. I truly want to be void of all things that are worldly and reek of me. Give me, even if for just a few minutes, the opportunity to dwell in Your presence and let me linger there as I simply place my attention full on You, Lord. Gazing upon Your beauty and acknowledging all that You are. I know that You will then fill my heart with Your purposes, Your will for my life, my environment, and my community as I radiate Your love. In Jesus' Name, Amen
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Scripture Memory Verse #10
This one really hit me hard. What a calling upon those of us who feel the call of exhortation!
I Corinthians 9:26,27 (NASB)
"Therefore, I run in such a way, as not without aim;
I box in such a way, as not beating the air;
but I buffet my body and make it my slave,
lest possibly, after I have preached to others,
I myself should be disqualified."
What a challenge!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Out of the Desert
We all have dry times in our lives when there is just nothing happening for us spiritually and it just seems as if we are crawling along in our walk. Everything is just as it always is and it can seem alright for a time but then we sense the growing parchedness in our life. The old feeling of walking alone and out of sync with the flow. Everyone else seems to be alive and excited to be serving God but for some reason, I feel blah spiritually!
This ugly cactus plant of mine is rather similar to the plants that grow in the desert.
It tends to thrive on very little water and it is so ugly that I almost wish it would die so I could get rid of it. I think it is about 45 years old and as you can see it doesn't get huge. What grows (very slowly I might add) are these ugly long fronds or whatever you call them with their prickly little edges (although not like the usual cacti with its thorns.) It sits rather lopsided in my pot and obstructs my husbands view of the television if I don't turn it around the other way.How in the world do I come to an end of my desert journey? Thanks be to God for the power of the Holy Spirit in spite of quenching His Spirit with my "me-ness" mentallity. Something jogs my heart and I begin to see that I am the problem not the other party. I'm the one who is holding on to the bitterness, unforgiveness, anger and resentment because all I can see is how mistreated I have been. God's Word has sooo...much to say about the above list of excuses we use to stay in our desert land:
I particularly like this Scripture from Matthew 5:23,24
And this includes along with all sorts of immoralities, strife and envy.
And once again from Mark 12:25
You see, with enough sunlight and just the right amount of water, that ugly old cactus does an amazing thing every once in a while. It unpredictably blooms. Sometimes only one or two but these huge gorgeous blooms come out of the most unlikely places. And like that blooming cactus, I too need adequate time in the "Son" so that I can produce fruit that will please my Father and bless others. How's your heart today? Are you filled with bitterness and anger? Unforgiveness and resentments? You may know what the fruit of the Spirit is and that is what I want to exhibit in my life towards others. It is through a victorious life that this fruit grows and is used to show others the love of Christ. 
- "But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Here there is no conflict with the law."
Monday, September 10, 2007
Today's Playlist 9-10
Hey girls, I was gone Thursday and Friday and so blessed to receive from Joyce Meyer down at the Excel Center in St. Paul. It was indeed a huge boost for me and if you were there or have ever been to her conferences, I know you are saying a hefty Amen!
1:00 PM
"God I Good (All the Time)" Morris Chapman - The Collection
"Mighty to Save" Hillsongs
1:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Lysa TerKeurst - Convenient Excuses
"This God He is Our God" Tommy Walker - Make It Glorious
"Call On Jesus" Nicole C. Mullen
1:30 The Justice God is Seeking ~ David Ruis
"God so Loved the World" Darlene Zschech
"History Maker" Hillsongs of London - Shout God's Fame
1:45 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"You Are Good" Point of Grace
"East to the West" Casting Crowns - The Altar and the Door
2:00 PM
"I Am Free" Ross Parsley - New Life Worship I Am Free
"Only One For Me" Gateway Worship - Living For You
"Incense of Praise" Mary Kathryn - Dreams & Visions
2:15 Everyday Manna ~ Debbie Griffith
"Everlasting God" Brenton Brown
"In the Light of You" Janelle - In the Light of You
"For Who You Are" Hillsongs - Mighty to Save
2:30 The Daily Discipler ~ © 2005 by Neil T. Anderson. Published by Regal Books, www.regalbooks.com. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Fun - 2 Samuel 6
"Undignified" Matt Redman - Blessed Be Your Name, Songs of Matt Redman Vol. 1
"Hosanna" Paul Baloche
"Sing Over Me" Bethany Dillon
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"Awesome is the Lord Most High" Chris Tomlin - See the Morning
Encouragement for You!
Are you hungering and thirsting for more of the Lord? Are you tired of lagging behind and weary from going round and round the mountain? Friend, let's seek the Lord like never before! The prize is just ahead of you, you must not be discouraged to the point of giving up and giving in. Continue to press in and pray like never before!
“Revival is not found by urging repentance (even though God wants us to repent). It does not result from seeking unity (although unity is important). It does not come by seeking the harvest. It is not achieved by seeking city transformation. In fact, revival is not found by seeking revival. Revival comes--God’s presence comes--when we seek Him with allof our hearts!" Robert Heidler, from Chuck Pierce's book, Reordering Your Day: Understanding and Embracing The Four Prayer Watches
In His presence. Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge Him.
As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains,
Like the spring rains that refresh the earth.” – Hosea 6:2-3
This encouragement comes from Kimberly Roelofs, the Administrative Assistant for the Capitol Prayer Network and Midwest Chaplains!
There really is no reason to give up, just keep praying and we will birth the breakthroughs!
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Scripture Memory Verse #9
1 Corinthians 9: 24,25
"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable."
Friday, August 31, 2007
Today's Playlist 9-4
Okay, it is now September and a time when we tend to once again become schedulized and once again have some order in our lives, right? Get the kids off to school and then finally get some things done that have been postponed due to the unruliness of kids everywhere. I remember the days!
So just to let you know I too, even though there are no children in my midst, still have trouble with summer slough-off time! This weekend, holiday and all, I decided to get back on track with my "Becoming the Woman I Want to Be" So you will find the Scripture memory verse listed (#9 in the book) and that puts me about halfway through the study. Amazing! I don't know where the time goes but...better now than never.
I will tell you that God wants us to finish what we begin. That has been a lesson for me over the past few years. When the Lord impressed me with that reality I returned to complete my AA Degree three years ago. I had started up back in the mid nineties and finally graduated in December of 2005, participating in graduation in May of 2006. Why is it that we feel good when we complete things? It may have something to do with the fact that our God is a god of order. He always finishes what He starts! Therefore we have a perfect example of order and completion and that is what I am purposing to learn to do in my life. How about you?
So dig out that book and journal girls, it is time to redefine our days!
By the way, the Vertical Connection is now beginning its fourth year of broadcasting! God, You are truly amazing!
1:00 PM
"Truly Amazing" Stephen Marshall
"Shout to the Lord" Darlene Zschech - Shout to the Lord
"Run" After the Chase - After the Chase
1:15 Proverbs 31 ~ Lysa TerKeurst - "A Contagious Life"
"Christ of Hope" Michelle Tumes
"Saved the Day" Philips, Craig & Dean - Top of My Lungs
"Be Unto Your Name" Robin Mark - Revival In Belfast
1:30 The Justice God is Seeking ~ David Ruis
"God of Ages" Hillsongs - Saviour King
"You Are Good" Point of Grace
"Incense of Praise" Mary-Kathryn - Dreams & Visions
1:45 A Quick Word ~ Beth Moore
"You Never Let Go" Matt Redman
"Offering" Paul Baloche - Offering of Worship
2:00 PM
"Kiss of Heaven" Darlene Zschech
"And Now My Lifesong, Sings" Casting Crowns - Lifesong
"What It Means" Jeremy Camp - Beyond Measure
2:15 Everyday Manna ~ Debbie Griffith
"Hallelujah" Bethany Dillion"
"Give Me Words to Speak" Aaron Shust
"Only One For Me" Gateway Worship - Living for You
2:30 The Daily Discipler ~ © 2005 by Neil T. Anderson. Published by Regal Books, www.regalbooks.com. Used by permission. All rights reserved. - Encouragement - Nehemiah 4
"Sufficient" Adie Camp
"Rescue Me" Tammy Trent - I See Beautiful
"So In Need" Vineyard - Dwell
2:45 Seeking Him ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"Sing Over Me" Bethany Dillon
Friday, July 27, 2007
Undignified Worshipper
From Matt Redman's book "The Unquenchable Worshipper - Coming Back to the Heart of Worship" (published by Regal Books Copywrite @2001 Matt Redman)
This afternoon I played Matt Redman's song "Undignified." It is a captivating song that gets right to the heart of King David who danced with all his might upon bringing the ark finally back to Jerusalem. It was a public display of a heart passionate to serve God and it disturbed his wife Michal so much that their relationship was never the same, she came to despise David for his unruly public display of worship.
In the book Matt says:"One of the Hebrew words for praise, hallal, means to be clamorously foolish or mad before the Lord. (That's where we get our word "hallelujah.") In a "reasons to be passionate" competition, the church of God should come an easy first; yet too often we find ourselves lagging way behind in this area. Isn't it time we saw a bit more holy mayhem in our worship?"
Lord, teach me to withhold nothing from when I come to worship and praise You. Let my praise be a delight to Your ears as I worship You with all my might!