holy bible: Scripture for Today-Thursday Dec 30 - 12/30/10 01:09 AM
Thursday, December 30
Read 1 John 2:12-17
I am writing to you, children,because your sins have been forgiven for his name's sake.
Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world,sensual lust, enticement for the eyes, and a pretentious life,is not from the Father but is from the world. Yet the world and its enticement are passing away. But whoever does the will of God remains forever.
Lord protect me from the snares of this world.  Help me … (2 comments)

holy bible: Scripture for Today-Wednesday December 29 - 12/28/10 03:48 PM
Wednesday, December 29
Read 1 John 2:3-11
Beloved:The way we may be sure that we know Jesus is to keep his commandments. Whoever says, "I know him," but does not keep his commandmentsis a liar, and the truth is not in him.But whoever keeps his word,the love of God is truly perfected in him. This is the way we may know that we are in union with him:whoever claims to abide in him ought to walk just as he walked.
Jesus, all praise and glory belongs to your holy name!  I am so blessed to have seen your salvation.  I am … (7 comments)

holy bible: Scripture for Today-Tuesday-December 28 - 12/28/10 03:12 AM
Tuesday, December 28
Read Matthew 2:3-18
A voice was heard in Ramah,sobbing and loud lamentation;Rachel weeping for her children,and she would not be consoled,since they were no more.
Father, teach us how to build a culture of life on the earth. May every child be loved and welcomed into life!
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Monday Dec 27 - 12/26/10 04:55 PM
Monday, December 27
Read 1 John 1:1-4
Beloved:What was from the beginning,what we have heard,what we have seen with our eyes,what we looked uponand touched with our handsconcerns the Word of lifefor the life was made visible;
Holy Spirit, open my heart to the word of God! As I read and pray through Scripture, help me reflect the goodness and mercy of Jesus, the living Word.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Sunday Dec 26, 2010 - 12/26/10 03:31 AM
Sunday, December 26
Read Sirach 3:2-14
God sets a father in honor over his children;a mother's authority he confirms over her sons.Whoever honors his father atones for sins,and preserves himself from them.When he prays, he is heard;he stores up riches who reveres his mother.
"Heavenly Father, help me to bring your love into my family. I don't want to stand outside the flow of your grace! Let us cloth ourselves with love, patience and kindness."
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Thursday Dec 23 - 12/23/10 02:43 AM
Thursday, December 23
Read Malachi 3:1-4,23-24
Thus says the Lord GOD:Lo, I am sending my messengerto prepare the way before me;And suddenly there will come to the templethe LORD whom you seek,And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire.Yes, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.But who will endure the day of his coming?
Holy Spirit, we want our hearts to be ready to receive Jesus. Open our eyes to see our sins and the areas in our lives that need to change. Purify us so that we can give Jesus a pleasing offering of our lives. He is … (2 comments)

holy bible: Scripture for Today-Wednesday - 12/22/10 01:28 PM
Wednesday, December 22
Read Luke 1:46-56
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;my spirit rejoices in God my savior.for he has looked upon his lowly servant.From this day all generations will call me blessed:the Almighty has done great things for me,and holy is his Name.
Lord, like Mary, our spirits rejoice in you. Give each member of our family the grace to magnify you, just as Mary did. Like those before us, we call Mary "blessed" for her complete surrender to your will.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Tuesday - 12/21/10 11:48 AM
Tuesday, December 21
Read Luke 1:39-45
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting,the infant leaped in her womb,and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit,cried out in a loud voice and said,"Most blessed are you among women,and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
Lord, by filling Elizabeth with the Holy Spirit, she was able to recognize your Son in her midst. Although we feel as unworthy as Elizabeth, pour out your Holy Spirit on us as well so that we may recognize you in one another and in the poor and needy,
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Monday - 12/19/10 04:09 PM
Monday, December 20
Read Isaiah 7:10-14
Ask for a sign from the Lord, your God;let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky!Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign:the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,and shall name him Emmanuel.
Jesus, you are a sign to us of how much God loves us. Because of you, God is with us and lives in us. You have torn down the wall between us so that we can hear your voice and follow you.  Thank you for giving us the chance to love each other as we … (5 comments)

holy bible: Scripture for Today-Fourth Sunday of Advent - 12/18/10 05:12 PM
Sunday, December 19-Fourth Sunday of Advent
Read Psalm 24:1-6
Who can ascend the mountain of the LORD?or who may stand in his holy place?One whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean,who desires not what is vain.
Yes, Lord, we love you and we seek your face. Help us to prepare for your coming and to open wide our hearts to you. Enter in, Lord Jesus, and make your home in us and in our whole family.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Saturday - 12/18/10 05:36 AM
Saturday, December 18
Read Jeremiah 23:5-8
Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD,when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David;As king he shall reign and govern wisely,he shall do what is just and right in the land.In his days Judah shall be saved,Israel shall dwell in security.This is the name they give him:"The LORD our justice."
Jesus, you are the righteous Branch. It is only as we are grafted into you, as branches are grafted onto the vine, that we are made righteous. You reign forever and ever!
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Thursday Dec 16 - 12/16/10 07:31 AM
Thursday, December 16
Read Psalm 30:2,4-6,11-13
Sing praise to the LORD, you his faithful ones,and give thanks to his holy name.For his anger lasts but a moment;a lifetime, his good will.At nightfall, weeping enters in,but with the dawn, rejoicing.
Lord, you are our helper, our guide, and our strength. Help us to recognize and rejoice in the many ways you show us your faithfulness and mercy. And help us to love and to rejoice in one another.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Wednesday Dec 15 - 12/15/10 07:45 AM
Wednesday, December 15
Read Isaiah 45
I am the LORD, there is no other;I form the light, and create the darkness,I make well-being and create woe;I, the LORD, do all these things.Let justice descend, O heavens, like dew from above,like gentle rain let the skies drop it down.Let the earth open and salvation bud forth;let justice also spring up!I, the LORD, have created this.
Lord Jesus, we look forward to the day when you will come again in glory. And we rejoice that right now you come into our hearts each and every time we come to you in prayer. Reveal … (4 comments)

holy bible: Scripture for Today-Tuesday - 12/14/10 08:24 AM
Tuesday, December 14
Read Psalm 34
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted;and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.The LORD redeems the lives of his servants;no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
Lord, we praise and thank you for your grace and mercy, which follow us all the time. Thank you for lifting us up when we stumble and for freeing us from the power of sin and death. We rejoice in you!
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Monday - 12/13/10 08:55 AM
Monday, December 13
Read Psalm 25:4-9
Your ways, O LORD, make known to me;teach me your paths,Guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my savior.
Jesus, you show us that the paths of the Lord are paths of mercy. We no longer need to be afraid to confront our sin and weakness, for through your Incarnation and death on the cross, you have saved us. Your mercy is our constant companion, and your love is never-ending.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Third Sunday of Advent - 12/11/10 04:37 PM
Sunday, December 12-Third Sunday of Advent
Read Matthew 11:2-11
Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, "What did you go out to the desert to see?A reed swayed by the wind?Then what did you go out to see?Someone dressed in fine clothing?Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces.Then why did you go out? To see a prophet?
Lord, like John the Baptist, we turn to you. Give each member of our family the grace to recognize and proclaim you as John did. Give us the grace and wisdom to follow you joyfully all the days of our … (3 comments)

holy bible: Scripture for Today-Thursday - 12/08/10 04:21 PM
Thursday, December 9
Matthew 11:11-15
Jesus said to the crowds:"Amen, I say to you,among those born of womenthere has been none greater than John the Baptist;yet the least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Jesus, you came from your holy dwelling to live in us! What can we say but "yes"-we want you to come into our midst. We love you, Jesus, and we praise you. We open our hearts to you!
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Scripture for Today-Thursday - 12/02/10 04:32 AM
Scripture for Thursday, December 2
Read Matthew 7:21, 24-27
Jesus said to his disciples:"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,'will enter the Kingdom of heaven,but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Jesus, you are our rock. Our plans and decisions must be built on your faithfulness and wisdom. You love us and care for our family so much! Show us how to rely on you for our strength and hope. We always want to be guided by you.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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holy bible: Stay awake during Advent! - 11/29/10 04:19 AM
Read Matthew 24:37-44
"Therefore, stay awake!For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the househad known the hour of night when the thief was coming,he would have stayed awakeand not let his house be broken into.So too, you also must be prepared,for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come."
Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit, we want to look for you this Advent. We give this time to you and ask you to surprise us with your presence and your love. Any time of the … (3 comments)