Devotion.

From Worthy Ministries 

Ruth Genevieve, take out the trash!

Ruth Genevieve, we have a responsibility to make sure we empty our spiritual trash – and empty it often. Let’s ask the Lord to help us take out this yucky mess and clean us up from head to toe — that we might be able to do greater things for Him!

Devotion.

From Worthy Ministries 

Ruth Genevieve, has someone been watching?

Ruth Genevieve, none of us have arrived. We all have work to do. Let's make it a point to be in daily, or even hourly contact with the Lord, asking Him to restore our hearts and minds for His sake and for the sake of all who are watching!

Devotion.

From God's Minute 

HE WHO HEEDS THE WORD WISELY WILL FIND GOOD, AND WHOEVER TRUSTS IN THE LORD, HAPPY IS HE.
                    ( PROVERBS 16:20 *NKJV )

Do not let the enemy still your joy and leave you downcast! Instead enjoy what God has given you, for HAPPY ARE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN SUCH A STATE; HAPPY ARE THE PEOPLE WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD! ( PSALM 144:15 )

Now when we have negative thoughts it draws negative results into our lives.  Likewise, when we think positive thoughts we draw positive results in as well!

After all when we are downcast it brings on depression, worry and anxiety.  All of those things are known to cause health problems. So always think positive for: A MERRY HEART DOES GOOD, LIKE MEDICINE, BUT A BROKEN SPIRIT DRIES THE BONES.  ( PROVERBS 17:22  )

Now I know that, MANY ARE THE AFFLICTIONS OF THE RIGHTEOUS, BUT THE LORD DELIVERS HIM OUT OF THEM ALL.  ( Psalm 34:19 )  So again, do not let the enemy steal your joy each day.  For you know that:YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL WALKS ABOUT LIKE A ROARING LION, SEEKING WHOM HE MAY DEVOUR. ( 1 PETER 5:8 )

So Ruth, enjoy what God has planned for you, and show that pretty smile of yours.  For when you smile it shows God's joy within you! Amen.

Devotion.

From Worthy Ministries 

Ruth Genevieve, has someone been watching?

Ruth Genevieve, none of us have arrived. We all have work to do. Let's make it a point to be in daily, or even hourly contact with the Lord, asking Him to restore our hearts and minds for His sake and for the sake of all who are watching!

Devotion.

From God's Minute.

It is written we are to humble ourselves, and not let our pride or ego get in the way when dealing with others.  For, WHOEVER EXALTS HIMSELF WILL BE HUMBLED, AND WHOEVER HUMBLES HIMSELF WILL BE EXALTED. (MATTHEW 23:12)  For, GOD OPPOSES THE PROUD BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.  (JAMES 4:6)

So never let your pride or ego convince you that you are more righteous than another.  Alter all, we are all God's Children and He loves each of us equally.  THEREFORE LET US STOP PASSING JUDGMENT ON ONE ANOTHER. INSTEAD, MAKE UP YOUR MIND NOT TO PUT ANY STUMBLING BLOCK OR OBSTACLE IN YOUR BROTHER'S WAY.  (ROMANS 14:13)

Also remember the words of our Savior Jesus Christ, for He said of the end time: MANY WHO ARE FIRST WILL BE LAST, AND MANY WHO ARE LAST WILL BE FIRST. Therefore Ruth, HUMBLE YOURSELF BEFORE THE LORD AND HE WILL LIFT YOU UP.  FOR THE LORD TAKES DELIGHT IN HIS PEOPLE; HE CROWNS THE HUMBLE WITH SALVATION. Amen. (MATTHEW 19:30)  (JAMES 4:10)  (PSALM 149:4)

Devotion.

 From God's Minute.

The name's used in the Bible often have not only spiritual significance, they also are good descriptions of those people as well.  So today we will look at some of the name's that were given to people probably by Divine design!

   ANGEL  meaning "messanger"
   ADAM  meaning "man or mankind"
   EVE     meaning "life"
   ABRAHAM  meaning "father of the multitude"
   ISHMAEL  meaning "God hears"
   ISAAC  meaning "laughter"
   JOSEPH meaning "adding"
   NOAH   meaning  "resting place"
   MOSES  meaning  "drawn out of water"
   JOSHUA  meaning  "Yahweh delivered"
   SAMUEL  meaning  "God is exalted"
   DAVID  meaning  "beloved"
   SOLOMON  has various meanings including "God is peace",  "his replacement"
   EZRA  meaning  "Yahweh helps"
   ISAIAH  meaning  "Yahweh saves"
   JEREMIAH  meaning  "may Yahweh lift up"
   EZEKIEL  meaning  "God will strengthen"
   DANIEL  meaning  "God's judge"
   HOSEA  meaning "salvation"
   JOEL  meaning  "Yah is God"
   JONAH  meaning  "dove"
   MICAH  meaning "Who is like Yahweh"
   ZECHARIAH  meaning "Yahweh remembered"
   MALACHI  meaning  "my messenger or my angel"
   PROPHET meaning "teacher"
   JESUS CHRIST meaning  "the Anointed One or Messiah" & "Yahweh is salvation"
   satan  meaning  "adversary"
   MATTHEW meaning  "the gift of Yahweh"
   MARK  no specific meaning
   LUKE   no specific meaning
   JOHN  meaning  "Yahweh has been gracious"
   PETER  meaning  "rock"
   JUDAS  no specific meaning
   PONTIUS PILATE  meaning  "to fulfill or to accomplish"
   PAUL  no specific meaning
   TIMOTHY  meaning  "honoring God"
   REVELATION  meaning  "unveiling or uncovering"
   Last, but not least. AMEN meaning "that's the truth!"

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Bible for Nokia S60

I accidentally “stumbled” upon a portable Bible for Nokia Series 60 a few hours ago. I’ve been looking for the New International Version for my Pocket PC a few weeks ago, but I never expected to find it today. I was just looking through websites for themes for my phone when I came across softwares for S60, and finally the NIV Bible for my phone. All NIV Bibles for Pocket PCs comes with a price, and having found a free copy of the electronic file, I wish to distribute it to others who are still looking for a copy of it. Anyway, here are links to the files I have (I hope I won’t get in trouble for doing this). The files came from DotSIS, and are in zipped files. You’ll need Winzip or an application that can extract the files.

Bible Reader Bible Reader for Nokia Series 60 (mine is 6600)

Bible Versions - PDB Format New International Version 21th Century King James Version
Amplified Bible
Darby Bible
Modern King James
New American Standard Bible
New King James Version
Revised Standard Version
Tagalog Ang Bagong Biblia
Tagalog Ang Biblia
Tagalog Magandang Balita Biblia
The Message
Third Millenium Bible
Webster Bible
World English Bible

*Feb 2009 Update: I’m not sure how many people are actually downloading the files, and re-uploading the files everytime there’s a broken link gets a little tiring. So if anyone wants a copy of the files, feel free to e-mail me and request for the files you want. I don’t check this blog often, so sending me a message through e-mail will get you a faster response. Thanks. =)

Devotion.

From God's Minute - Daily Devotion

When in need please use the following EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
When in sorrow, …………………. call John 14.
When men fail you, ………………. call Psalm 27.
If you want to be fruitful, ………. call John 15.
When you have sinned, ……………. call Psalm 51.
When you worry, …………………. call Matthew 6:19-34.
When you are in danger, …………. call Psalm 91.
When God seems far away, ………… call Psalm 139.
When your faith needs stirring, ….. call Hebrews 11.
When you are lonely and fearful, …. call Psalm 23.
When you grow bitter and critical, . call I Corinthians 13.
For Paul's secret to happiness, … call Colossians 3:12-17.
For understanding of Christianity, 2 Corinthians 5:15-19.
When you feel down and out, ……. call Romans 8:31.
When you want peace and rest, .. call Matthew 11:25-30.
When the world seems bigger than God, ….. call Psalm 90.
When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30.
When you leave home for labor or travel, .. call Psalm 121.
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, . call Psalm 67.
For a great invention/opportunity, … call Isaiah 55.
When you want courage for a task, ….. call Joshua 1.
For how to get along with fellow men, . call Romans 12.
When you think of investments and returns,. call Mark 10.
If you are depressed, ………………… call Psalm 27.
If your pocketbook is empty, ………….. call Psalm 37.
If you are losing confidence in people, . call 1 Corinthians 13.
If people seem unkind, ……………. call John 15.
If discouraged about your work, ……. call Psalm 126.

Alternate Numbers:
For dealing with fear, ……….. call Psalm 34:7.
For security, ………………. call Psalm 121:3.
For assurance, ………………. call Mark 8:35.
For reassurance, …………….. call Psalm 145:18.

All lines to Heaven are open 24 hours a day!  Therefore feed your faith, and doubt will starve to death!

Devotion

From Worthy Ministries - Daily Devotion

Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Let's not be bitter at the Lord for plucking up our comfortable nests. He wants us to be all that we can be! He wants us to accomplish all the things He has for us — to reach our fullest potential — to experience the amazing sensation of flying, even soaring, high above our problems and issues and whatever other distractions hold us back from growing up in Him. Let's take the leap of faith today.

Devotion

From Worthy Ministries - Daily Devotion

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

One of the greatest stories of the Bible is David and Goliath. It's such a good story, in fact, that the world has come to make common use of it! A prime example of this is when the underdog faces an invincible champion in just about any sport on national television, commentators always seem to make mention of David and Goliath.

Imagine the scene at the time of David. The children of Israel were small compared to the Philistines (incidently, they are still small today — there are very few tall people in Israel!). And here they are faced with this enormously frightening giant, Goliath, champion of the Philistines.

All the Israelites shook in their sandals, saying Goliath's too big for us to hit! All but one — young little David. Instead of fearing Goliath's enormity, David saw his size to be an advantage! He said, on the contrary — Goliath is too big to miss! That day, David became a hero for the Israelites and his name would be remembered well –even to this day.

It all depends on our point of view — the way we see our circumstances. We can either walk in doubt, asking "Can God do this thing?" or walk in faith, proclaiming "God surely will!"

We all have some scary Goliaths to face in our lives. You may be facing one right now. Have faith, my friend! In our greatest distresses God wants to show Himself powerful! Let's walk in faith for His victory!

Devotion

From Worthy Ministries - Daily Devotion

John 15:9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

An ancient story in Church history tells of the apostle John. He would constantly repeat the words, "Little children, love one another." And his disciples became weary of the phrase. Finally, in his old age, as John was being carried to their assembly, the disciples asked him, "Why do you always repeat these same words?" "Because friends," John replied, "it is the Lord's commandment — and if only this one were fulfilled, it would be enough."

What is the greatest witness we Christians have to the world around us? I can tell you it's not only our words of wisdom, though they may be wonderful. It's not only our knowledge of the Scripture, though it may be vast. It's not only our material giving, though it may be great.

The greatest witness we have is the kind of love that the Bible defines above. Have we been patient and kind with others? Perhaps instead, we've been envious, boastful, proud, rude, self seeking or easily angered. I know I have. Have we kept a record of wrongs? Have we we delighted in evil? Uggh. When we express the true love of God, we always rejoice in the truth, protect, trust, hope and persevere.

Love never fails. Love can turn evil to good, darkness into light and enemies to friends. True love can totally transform the world around us.

Devotion

From God's Minute - Daily Devotion 

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. (Prov 25:11 NKJV)

Now it is written: So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in Your word. For You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. (Psalms 119:42; Psalms 119:114)

Therefore today we will take a humorous look at a message that I received this week from one of our brothers-in-Christ.  I hope that it will bring a laugh or two to begin your day.
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Proof That Scripture Can Protect You

Now an elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of Church services when an intruder startled her. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, Stop! ACTS 2:38 she shouted"  The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done.

As the officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar, "Why did you just stand there? All the old lady did was yell a Scripture at you."
"Scripture?" replied the burglar.  "I though she said she had an ax and two 38's!"
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Incidentally ACTS 2:38 reads: "Repent and be baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven."

Devotion

From Worthy Ministries - Daily Devotion

Isaiah 58:11 And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

Bill Bright tells an amazing story in his book, "How You Can Be Filled with the Holy Spirit".

During the Great Depression, poverty swept across America like a whirling tornado, ripping up dreams and scattering hopes to the wind. One such poverty twister hit a small part of Texas where a man named Yates ran a sheep ranch. Struggling even to keep food on the table, Yates and his wife did all they could to survive. Finally, they had to accept a government subsidy or lose their home and land to the creditors.

One day, in the midst of this bleakness, a geologic crew from a large oil company came knocking. With Yates' permission, they wanted to drill a wildcat well on his property, promising him a large portion of the profits if they struck oil. "What could I lose?" thought Yates, and he signed the papers.

The oil crew immediately set up the machinery and began drilling. Five hundred feet down, they came up dry. Eight hundred feet, dry. One thousand feet they sunk the shaft, and still no oil. Finally, at a little over eleven hundred feet, they tapped into one of the richest oil reserves in Texas. The hole sprayed its black wealth high into the air, and soon the well was pumping eighty thousand barrels of oil a day.Overnight, Yates and his family became millionaires. His property, once called Yate's Field, became known as Yate's Pool. And soon hundreds of oil wells dotted the land where once only sheep grazed.

Hmm. What if they had stopped at a thousand feet?? I believe that there is a well of blessing within us that is just waiting to be found. And the victory will only come when we dig for it. We need to to press in when the circumstances look their bleakest! We need to believe that the blessing is there for the taking and not stop when we get discouraged and don't see the fruit of our labor! We need to expect great things and rich oil in the Spirit! Because this is what the Lord has for each one of us!

Our breakthrough is just under our feet! Be encouraged! Keep digging! God has more in store than you can imagine!

Devotion

From Worthy Ministries - Daily Devotion

1 John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

"On Sunday, believers arrived at a house church in the Soviet Union in small groups throughout the day so not to arouse the suspicion of KGB informers. They began by singing a hymn quietly. Suddenly, in walked two soldiers with loaded weapons at the ready. One shouted, "If you wish to renounce your commitment to Jesus Christ, leave now!" Two or three quickly left, then another. After a few more seconds, two more. "This is your last chance. Either turn against your faith in Christ," he ordered, "or stay and suffer the consequences." Two more slipped out into the night. No one else moved. Parents with children trembling beside them looked down reassuringly, fully expecting to be gunned down or imprisoned. The other soldier closed the door, looked back at those who stood against the wall and said, "Keep your hands up–but this time in praise to our Lord Jesus Christ. We, too, are Christians. We were sent to another house church several weeks ago to arrest a group of believers." The other soldier interrupted, "But, instead, we were converted! We have learned by experience, however, that unless people are willing to die for their faith, they cannot be fully trusted." (From "Living Above the Level of Mediocrity," by Chuck Swindoll).

Wow. Can you imagine being faced with a decision to run or die for our faith? We are living in a day where this could very well become reality! But how many of us would be willing to stand?

Let's start deepening our relationship with the Lord today so that our minds may be focused on heavenly things and not consumed with the weight of all the worldly ones. That it would be easy for us to make a stand for Him should that day ever come.

Devotion

From Worthy Ministries - Daily Devotion

Psalms 33:4 For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.

One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee flames by jumping to the ground from the roof. His father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll catch you." But the boy was afraid — he couldn't see his father — all he could see was flame, smoke, and blackness. He was afraid. Still, his father kept yelling: "Jump son! I will catch you!" But the boy refused, crying, "Daddy, I can't see you!" His father replied, "It's ok son — I can see you — and that's all that matters!"

Sometimes we find ourselves in the midst of the fiery trials of life and all we can see is the smoke and the flames. But faith is knowing who will catch us when take that leap. In Hebrew, the word 'truth' in this verse, is em-oo-nah, which is also translated faith. God delights in responding to our faith. He wants us to jump into His arms — especially when we can't see Him.

George Mueller said, "Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man's power ends."

Let's practice some faith today. Our Father's arms are biggest and strongest they come!

Devotion

From Worthy Ministries - Daily Devotion

Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

An old chinese legend tells of a group of elderly, cultured gentlemen who met often to exchange wisdom and drink tea. Each host tried to find the finest and most costly varieties, to create exotic blends that would arouse the admiration of his guests. When the most venerable and respected of the group entertained, he served his tea with unprecedented ceremony, measuring the leaves from a golden box. The assembled epicures praised this exquisite tea. The host smiled and said, "The tea you have found so delightful is the same tea our peasants drink. I hope it will be a reminder to all that the good things in life are not necessarily the rarest or the most costly.

No, the good things in life are right in front of our faces and we so often neglect to see them for how very precious they are – our redemption in Jesus, our spouses, our children, our parents and extended family, our brothers and sisters in the Lord, our wonderful five senses, the talents and abilities He's given us – and soooo much more!

Let''s thank God for all the precious things he's given us and let's cherish them as so! We have so much!

Devotion

From God's Minute - Daily Devotion

My dead children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense, Jesus Christ the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only ours but also for the sins of the whole world. (1 John 2:1-2 NIV)

When we repent our sins, they are cleansed from the Book of Life forever, by the Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. For it is written: In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace. (Eph 1:7) For I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me. (Jer 33:8)

Now our sins are not only forgiven, they are forgotten as well! For God has said: "I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more." (Heb 8:12)

So never feel that you have done something that God will not forgive you for, because there is only one unforgivable sin. Our Savior said: "Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven." (Luke 12:10), and unless you believe that satan created the World and is God, you can not be guilty of that!

Therefore, never feel that God loves you less than before because of something that you have done.  Neither feel that you have done something unforgivable either!  After all God's Love is unconditional and pure, and He loves you just as much today, as the day you were born!

Devotion

Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

My wife came across a joke that'll surely make you ladies laugh out loud — and you men too– that is, if you know what's good for you, lol!

A small-town couple was celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and their long, loving relationship had long been the talk of the town. For this special occasion, a local newspaper reporter paid them a visit to inquire as to the secret of their happy marriage.

"Well," explained the husband, "it really all goes back to our honeymoon. We visited the Grand Canyon and took a trip down to the bottom of the canyon by pack mule. We hadn't gone too far when my wife's mule stumbled. My wife quietly said 'That's once.' We proceeded a little farther when the mule stumbled again. Once more my wife quietly spoke: 'That's twice.' We hadn't gone a half-mile when the mule stumbled a third time. My wife promptly removed a revolver from her purse, hopped down off the beast, and shot the mule dead. I began to protest over her treatment of the mule when she looked at me and quietly said, 'That's once.'''

I hope you liked that. Now, I've heard that children laugh 300 to 400 times a day while we adults laugh only a mere 15! Believe it or not, experts say that laughing aids digestion, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, increases muscle flexion, boosts the immune system, triggers the release of endorphins which are the body's natural painkillers, heals broken relationships and produces a general sense of well-being!

Let's not take everything so very seriously! Let's start laughing at ourselves a little, and laughing at our enemy's attempts to keep us burdened and oppressed! God has our victory –always!

Devotion

A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. (Proverbs 19:11 *NIV)

Sometimes we may let the actions of another cause us to lose control of our temper.  Before we do, it is important to remember that 'an angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins. (Proverbs 29:22) For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife. (Proverbs 30:33)

After all 'my dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. (James 1:19-20)

So the next time that someone treats you wrongly turn it over to God to handle, and do not lose your temper or try to get even with them.  For we know Him who said, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge His people." (Hebrews 10:30)

Therefore try your best to keep your words soft and sweet.  For we never know from day to day which words we'll have to eat!  Also remember, above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Amen. (1 Peter 4:8)