Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day that we (Americans) set aside to honor those that have died while serving our nation. May 5, 1868 was officially proclaimed Memorial Day by General John Logan. It became an official federal holiday in 1971.
I am thankful for the all the men and women who have died while defending America. My prayer is that those family members and friends would be comforted with the love of our Lord and His peace that passes all understanding.
You see, if anyone knows about giving the ultimate sacrifice, it would be our Lord Jesus Christ. That upon Calvary, He shed his blood for the remission of sins. That whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Loss of life isn't fun, neat or even cool. The reality of it, is that someone had to pay for it. Yes, our fellow Americans paid for our freedom with their life. Do we really understand that and do we really appreciate it? As those that paid for our freedom with their life, so did Jesus pay for our freedom. Not naturally but spiritually. It cost Him everything. But, to those that receive it, it's FREE! Not a thing we can do to earn it. Do we really understand what He did? Do we really understand about eternity?
I think a fitting verse for Memorial Day would be in 1 John. Remember, the bible says so in the natural, so in the spiritual.
1 John 3:16
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Blessings
kc
Monday, May 28, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Pssst.....THE TOMB IS EMPTY!
HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY!
Matthew 28:1-8
In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Mag-da-le-ne and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
Christ has risen. He has power over death, hell and the grave! Praise the Lord!
From slavery (sin) to freedom (life in Christ)!
Are you alive in Christ or dead to Him?
The bible says call on the name of the Lord and you shall be saved!
Blessings,
kc
Matthew 28:1-8
In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Mag-da-le-ne and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
Christ has risen. He has power over death, hell and the grave! Praise the Lord!
From slavery (sin) to freedom (life in Christ)!
Are you alive in Christ or dead to Him?
The bible says call on the name of the Lord and you shall be saved!
Blessings,
kc
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The New Year 2012 - Faith - Healer in the House
Good Morning,
Hebrews 11:1
Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen.
Happy New Year! I know it's already February but better late than never:). It has been busy around here in the last 2-3 months. From work, to church and to seeing a miracle perform before our very eyes in the life of my beautiful wife.
I want to encourage all believers that no matter what life brings and no matter how bad the situation is going on in your home. Whether it is a physical, financial, relational or emotional problem - There is a Healer in your house today.
For those that don't know, my wife was diagnosis in September in the hospital with stage 3 colon/rectal cancer. I will give you the short story of a long but beautiful version of how the Lord was watching over my wife and the family. Doctors had to do emergency surgery on her that day. Even the doctors we stunned in their findings. 1st reason, the previous test didn't indicate anything of "severity" being wrong. 2nd reason, with my wife being young, the doctors were not even thinking about colon/rectal cancer. Doctors recommended radiation and chemo because of where it was located. This was confirmed by the radiation and chemo doctors also. We are very thankful for the doctors, nurses and staff that the Lord had put in our path. My wife (family) and a decision to make. Do we do the radiation and chemo or was there another way. With prayer and fasting, my wife (family) decided that we put our faith in the healing power of the Lord. Let me say this. If you have had cancer or going through it right now, please don't get me wrong about what I just said in regards to faith. I don't believe that Christians who had/having radiation and chemo have less faith then those that choose not to have it. Each person must pray and seek the Lord in regards to their situation. It was mid September 2011 when we found out that my wife had colon/rectal stage 3 cancer. As of today, February 12, 2012 (actually in December 2011) according to the doctors (per PET scan) there is not any trace of cancer in her body. PRAISE THE LORD! Matter of fact, on February 2, 2012 her rimary doctor came in and said the following:. I know that you and your family on praying and believing people. Medically speaking, I can't explain whay you are in such good health. I (the doctor) will make a note of this and put it in your file. The doctor went on to say, whatever you are doing, keep doing. Thank you Jesus!
I will probably explain what we did and continue to do in the process of walking out our healing in my next blog.
Now, Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen.
If we broke this down in the Greek is would go something like this:
Presently believing in the divine truth equals (calls for) confident expectation, expecting with desire the proof of things not perceived.
May our faith grow tremendously in 2012.
Blessings
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The Announcement
Luke 2:8-15
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angels said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitide of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us know go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Blessings
kc
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angels said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitide of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us know go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Blessings
kc
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
Good Morning to All:
Psalm 100:4 says
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Today, is a day that in America we set aside to give Thanks. As you go about today, can you name 10 things that you can be thankful for? I believe I can and probably many more.
Top Ten Thankful List:
a. Jesus Christ, my redeemer!
b. The Bible, The Word of God (the gospel going forth)
c. My family (wife, son) - this includes (other family too)
d. My wife (what she has been through and how the hand of the Lord is on her)
e. The church (people of like minded faith, prayers, support)
f. Life (the ability to think, move, walk, breathe, etc)
g. Trials (that come our way, they are there to make believers strong)
h. Work (the Lord will always provide for His people)
i. Food, clothing and shelter (provision provided by the Lord)
j. Together today with family and friends for fellowship and breaking of bread.
I pray that everyone will have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Blessings
kc
Psalm 100:4 says
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Today, is a day that in America we set aside to give Thanks. As you go about today, can you name 10 things that you can be thankful for? I believe I can and probably many more.
Top Ten Thankful List:
a. Jesus Christ, my redeemer!
b. The Bible, The Word of God (the gospel going forth)
c. My family (wife, son) - this includes (other family too)
d. My wife (what she has been through and how the hand of the Lord is on her)
e. The church (people of like minded faith, prayers, support)
f. Life (the ability to think, move, walk, breathe, etc)
g. Trials (that come our way, they are there to make believers strong)
h. Work (the Lord will always provide for His people)
i. Food, clothing and shelter (provision provided by the Lord)
j. Together today with family and friends for fellowship and breaking of bread.
I pray that everyone will have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
Blessings
kc
Monday, October 31, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Just Want To Say
The Lord is Good!
No matter what you are going through, be stirred in your spirit that the Lord is Faithful!
If you are going through a test, get ready to tell your testimony.
Also, Happy Rosh Hashannah. Rosh Hashannah started at sunset on 9/28. This is the Jewish New Year. The Jewish Year is now 5772. In short, Rosh Hashannah is a time to look back at the mistakes of the past year and plan the changes to make in the new year. Even though Rosh Hashannah is about life and death, it is also a time filled with hope for the coming New Year. Take some time whether Jew or Gentile and learn about this special occasion. May this New Year find yourself desire the Lord with an intense passion.
Blessings
kc
No matter what you are going through, be stirred in your spirit that the Lord is Faithful!
If you are going through a test, get ready to tell your testimony.
Also, Happy Rosh Hashannah. Rosh Hashannah started at sunset on 9/28. This is the Jewish New Year. The Jewish Year is now 5772. In short, Rosh Hashannah is a time to look back at the mistakes of the past year and plan the changes to make in the new year. Even though Rosh Hashannah is about life and death, it is also a time filled with hope for the coming New Year. Take some time whether Jew or Gentile and learn about this special occasion. May this New Year find yourself desire the Lord with an intense passion.
Blessings
kc
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