Kansas District Bible Quizzing Finals
We are so proud of all our Bible quizzers. Our beginners took first place in the district and our juniors took third place. This was their first year quizzing and they worked very hard. They showed up at every tournament and tried. They sometimes froze up and didn't answer questions that I knew they knew. They learned a lot of scriptures and that is the main thing. I love these kids and their parents. For all their hard work, we are going to Worlds of Fun and have a good time.
Technology on the move
First it was the telephone, then radio, television, computers, mobile phones, internet, cell phones, texting, internet on our phones, music on our phones, books on our phones, scanners on our phones....STOP! STOP! STOP!
A Time For Self Evaluation
Yesterday the sermons were along the line of evaluating our relationship with God and our relationship with our brother. As I look back, I can see some times that I failed in both situations and times I succeeded in both situations, as well as most people. I can also see the grace and mercy of God in all cases. He has never failed me nor failed to forgive me. I can see the growth He has allowed to happen. If He hadn't had mercy on me when I failed, I wouldn't be where I am today. I need to show the same mercy to my brother. I know I can't expect mercy from those outside the church so I need to take more care in how I represent myself to them. I want them to see Jesus when they see me. I don't want them to see an upset, frustrated crazy woman. I pray that He will help me to reach out more and share the mercy and love of Jesus to my brother and others.
So Good To Me
God is so good to me, I can't complain.. I have been going thru a battle lately. And in this economy, its hard to find a job after being laid off from my previous one. But here I am, I faithfully pay my tithes, give in offerings, attend church faithfully.. I couldn't help but say... why.. why me? Why is this happening? But then Jesus brought to my remembrance, to cast my cares upon him, and since doing just that, I have received just what i need, when i needed it. It may not have been a permanent job, but God saw my situation as it was at the time, and took care of my need. He provided me with a temp job at the time to cover the cost of some major upcoming financial strains.
God is so good, I can't complain.
God is so good, I can't complain. I am so thankful for his goodness and mercy towards me. I never want to take this great truth for granted, I am blessed to have the heritage and legacy of truth and righteousness in my life. God is doing great things, and I am so glad our church is a part of it. He said in the last days he would pour out his spirit upon all flesh and I believe we are living in those days. His presence is evident in every church service as he continues to draw people to him. I am so thankful that his word is forever settled in Heaven. When he said " They that hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled", He didn't mean that it was for a short period of time, but he continues to pour out his spirit to all who are hungry. Revival is sweeping across our world, preparing us for that great day when Jesus returns to call his children home and I want to be a part of everything he is doing.