AFFORDABLE HOMES IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY - 03/31/08 01:57 PM
I know that the general consensus is that Northern New Jersey home ownership has become beyond the reach of many first time home buyers. This is not true if you come to Susex County. A quick perusal of the Garden State Multiple Listing Service today listed 505 homes priced at … (2 comments)
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SANCTIFICATION - 03/30/08 07:28 PM
The word sanctify means to be set apart, to be seperated. There are three stages of sanctification.
1. There is the initial sanctification. When a person believes in Jesus Christ, he is immediately set apart for God permanently.
HEBREWS 10:10 By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of … (13 comments)
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AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL - 03/30/08 12:52 PM
Today at worship service my pastor brought me, and quite a few others to tears. He was preaching today on Romans 13: 1-7. Not these are the passages that explain how we are to submit to the authority that God puts in place. Needless to say submitting to authority is … (21 comments)
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Hidden Gem in the Rain JON ZOLSKY - 03/29/08 03:56 PM
Jon Zolsky, your Daytona Beach connection
Awhile back I was tagged to do a hidden gem in the rain. I think that was what it was called. And now we have the them, them ,group. Well I never did it but lately it has been on my heart to pay tribute … (29 comments)
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TEMPTATION - 03/28/08 07:01 PM
Just as the apostle Paul wrestled with temptation and grieved because he found himself doing the things that he didn't want to do , and not doing the things he wanted to, we are all tempted togo againsts Gods word, but we need not. The Holy Spirit is here to … (9 comments)
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ALMOST SPRINGTIME IN SUSSEX - 03/26/08 08:52 PM
I moved to Sussex County 22 years ago and have never regretted it. Barely more than an hour from the GWB but another world entirely. The beauty of the mountains is breathtaking. Soon it will be spring and everything starts to bloom, its like God painted a giant mural. I'll … (0 comments)
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LORD HELP US TO UNDERSTAND - 03/26/08 10:07 AM
ROMANS 8
28: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
31: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us who can be against us?
Every day we receive new prayer requests, to … (21 comments)
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REJOICE IN THE LORD - 03/25/08 08:38 PM
PHILIPPIANS 4
4:Rejoice in the Lord always again I say rejoice!
5: Let your gentleness be known to all men, the Lord IS at hand.
6: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving , let your requests be made known to God.
7: And the peace of God,which surpasses … (7 comments)
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PRIDE OR HUMILITY - 03/24/08 04:48 PM
PSALM 29:23 A mans pride will bring him low;but the humble in spirit will retain honor.
Pride can often be our downfall, but there is no room for pride in the kingdom of God. All glory belongs to God; we are capable of nothing without Him. Even Jesus taught us humility when he … (18 comments)
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UNTIL HE COMES AGAIN - 03/22/08 06:25 PM
Tomorrow is Easter the resurrection day, the most important day of the year in Christianity. Tomorrow is the day we celebrate Jesus dominion over death. It is the day he defeated death and fulfilled the prophecy which made us free from death. When His blood was shed on the cross … (10 comments)
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Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani - 03/21/08 06:56 PM
MARK15: 33-39 At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Eloi, Eloi,lama sabachthani?"- which means 'My God My God, why have you forsaken me?". When some of those standing near heard this, they … (16 comments)
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WHO SHALL WE LISTEN TO? - 03/20/08 05:46 PM
ISAIAH 55
3: Incline your ear and come unto me; hear and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
6: Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near
11:So shall My word be … (23 comments)
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I THINK WE ARE MISSING SOMETHING - 03/19/08 10:21 AM
The last three days I have been home with the flu, most of this time has been spent in bed with Fox News on in the background. Suffice it to say I have seen more of Jeremiah Wright and Barrack Obama than I ever cared too. Now with a rather high … (24 comments)
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CONTENTMENT - 03/18/08 08:24 PM
1 TIMOTHY 66 NOW GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN7 FOR WE BROUGHT NOTHING INTO THIS WORLD AND IT IS CERTAIN WE CAN CARRY NOTHING OUT10 FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS A ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL, FOR WHICH SOME HAVE STRAYED FROM THE FAITH IN THEIR GREEDINESS,AND PIERCED … (16 comments)
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WE ALWAYS HAVE SOMEONE WHO WILL LISTEN - 03/17/08 06:54 PM
PSALM 5516 As for me I will call upon God and the lord shall save me.17 Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and he shall hear my voice.22 Cast your burden on the Lord,and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to … (6 comments)
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HOLY WEEK - 03/15/08 06:57 PM
Twelve hours from now I will be standing at the front door of my church. It is my week to be a greeter and for thew first time my wife Eileen has agreed to join me. I couldn't be happier that my week fell on Palm Sunday, the beginning of … (11 comments)
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FEELING A LITTLE DISCOURAGED? - 03/14/08 02:32 PM
PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say rejoice.Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.Be anxious in nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all … (17 comments)
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GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK - 03/13/08 09:01 PM
ROMANS 3:10 As it is written; there is none righteous; no not oneROMANS 3:23For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.I f you have a love for the Lord than you will try to walk a righteous walk and live your life in a way that is pleasing … (17 comments)
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PROUD TO HAVE A NEW AMERICAN BROTHER - 03/13/08 08:01 PM
Well since Duane has been kind enough to ask me to join the them, them group I feel I should do a post and I have the perfect occasion. Today my friend and one of my favorite active rain bloggers has passed his exam and interview to become an American citizen.Now don,t let … (37 comments)
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PSALM 23 A PSALM OF DAVID - 03/12/08 05:45 PM
1. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.
I f we move ahead to the book of John. JOHN 10:11 TELLS US: I am the Good Shepherd, the Good Shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
It is not cattle or donkeys used for example but sheep. Sheep are dumb animals if … (18 comments)
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FROM THE 28TH PROVERB - 03/09/08 07:50 PM
5:Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand all.We spend our whole life looking for answers but avoid the only one who has them6:Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one perverse in his ways; though he be rich Just how much is your … (6 comments)
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RECEIVING JESUS CHRIST - 03/09/08 06:42 AM
I THESSALONIANS 2:13And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is the word of God, which is at work in you who believe. In order to be saved … (7 comments)
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SUSSEX COUNTY NEW JERSEY CALLED ONE OF TOP TEN PLACES TO GET AHEAD - 03/06/08 11:57 AM
According to Forbes, Sussex County's consistently strong job growth of 3.85 since 2000, and it's median income of $78,488 has made the region one of the ten best places to get ahead. If statistics aren't your main attraction in looking for a place to move, as a resident of Sussex County … (0 comments)
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Well we think you have the passion to be president - 03/05/08 10:37 AM
Saturday morning i was at my weekly Gideon prayer breakfast, and we seem to have been getting some things accomplished lately. Our current president and his wife had some serious medical issues this past year but both are recovering nicely. Anyway he called a cabinet meeting for last night,so I asked … (27 comments)
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THE PEACE OF JESUS CHRIST - 03/05/08 10:10 AM
The resurrection of our Jesus Christ makes true, triumphant peace available." I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart i have overcome the world. JOHN 6:33The peace that is in Jesus Christ is an overcoming … (14 comments)
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ADOPTION - 03/04/08 10:19 PM
My daughter is adopted. She is originally from Peru.This blog is not about the reasons why we adopted,If I went in to that I'd never get to the point of this Blog. Throughout the years we have come to know many other families who have adopted and an instant bond forms. … (18 comments)
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MESSAGE FROM GOD "I AM BIGGER THAN THIS" - 03/03/08 08:55 PM
First off let me start by saying, God talks to all of us, it's up to us whether or not we are listening. I have a close friend who has went through seemingly one difficulty after another for quite some time now. Yet he is the most giving person i know. … (15 comments)
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VISIONS OF SPRINGTIME - 03/03/08 03:35 PM
I live in Sussex County N J . Believe me its a part of the state that doesn't go along with what outsiders think of when you say New Jersey. Sussex county is The Northernmost County, we're up in the mountains and although we are only about an hour from … (9 comments)
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SOME ADVICE FROM ABOVE FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2008 - 03/02/08 06:39 PM
ROMANS 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed from God.This presidential election has been great fun on AR. We have some diverse but passionate opinions being thrown back and forth. But when it … (9 comments)
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LAKEFRONT PARADISE - 03/02/08 10:28 AM
Lakefront ParadiseBeautiful ranch with 200 feet of lake front property, in ground pool and fabulous all season views. This home has so much to offer- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal living and dining rooms, family room with fireplace, rec room, workshop/basement, dock on lake and so much more.Offered through: Century 21Bill … (7 comments)
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THE PRIESTLY BLESSING - 03/02/08 06:56 AM
NUMBERS 6: 22-27The Lord said to Moses, Tell Aaron and his sons, This is how You are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:" The Lord bless you and keep You; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you … (7 comments)
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