God's Mercy http://godsmercy.net/directory en-us Copyright 2006, Kickapps feeds@kickapps.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@kickapps.com (WebMaster) Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:00:24 GMT Kickapps Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://kickapps.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://kickapps.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Risk-Taking Faith Is Corporate Faith ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2760/t/Risk-Taking-Faith-Is-Corporate-Faith.html Luke 24:49; Acts 2:1-4

Risk-Taking Faith Is Corporate Faith

Jesus had ascended and they were alone. As He departed He told them to take a risk: Go to Jerusalem and wait. They could have gotten queasy and backed out. After all, they didn’t know just what they were waiting for. Fear of the unknown can keep us from taking risks for God. But wait they did. A little band of believers took a risk, stayed in Jerusalem, were baptized by the Holy Spirit and began the church that would change the world!

We as a church body are in a similar circumstance. He tells us to patiently await His next act and be willing to take a risk of obedience to Him. May we be risk takers for the Master!

FOR TODAY: Pray as a church to stay strong.

Written By:
Dr. Bill Tanzey
Associate... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TBONE61) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2760 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:00:24 PST <![CDATA[ Verse of the day ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2759/t/Verse-of-the-day.html 2 Corinthians 6:14.

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

Susan. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (susan) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2759 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:33:27 PST <![CDATA[ Risk-Taking Faith Is A Spontaneous Faith ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2758/t/Risk-Taking-Faith-Is-A-Spontaneous-Faith.html Matthew 9:9

Risk-Taking Faith Is A Spontaneous Faith

If you’re like me, you like to formulate a plan before you launch into something major in life. While God often honors planning, at times He wants immediate obedience; risk-taking faith.

Matthew must have been a planner. No one would have achieved his level of success in the tax office without having a business plan and a life plan. Then it happened: On a routine day at the office, the Master walked by and simply said; “Follow Me.” There were no details, no strategies; only “Follow Me.” Matthew did just that.

Those who leave their past behind to obediently follow Jesus are blessed by their risk-taking faith.

FOR TODAY: Ask God for an unplanned opportunity to share the gospel with someone along your path.

Written... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TBONE61) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2758 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:20:19 PST <![CDATA[ Risk-Taking Faith Is An Unprecedented Faith ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2757/t/Risk-Taking-Faith-Is-An-Unprecedented-Faith.html Matthew 14:25-33

Risk-Taking Faith Is An Unprecedented Faith

“It’s never been done before.” If anything will stand in the way of risk-taking faith it is tradition and precedence. However, Jesus doesn’t always call on us to practice a safe faith; He calls on us to take risks. So it was with Peter. In the ravages of a horrific storm, Peter and the others thought they were perishing. These guys sure didn’t look like a team of apostles who would soon change the world. They were a hopeless crew of shivering sailors who were convinced they were going to sink to their deaths.

As they were going down, Jesus came to them standing up! Peter knows what he wants: To walk on the water with Jesus. He didn’t stop to say “Well this has never been done before.” He just did it. That’s reckless faith. That’s the kind of faith... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TBONE61) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2757 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:37:21 PST <![CDATA[ Verse of the day ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2756/t/Verse-of-the-day.html Psalm 60: 12.

With God we will gain the victory,
       and he will trample down our enemies.

Susan. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (susan) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2756 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:57:22 PST <![CDATA[ Bill Fallon ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2755/t/Bill-Fallon.html
http://gbu.yuku.com/topic/53012/master/1/?page=1 ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Dave Munson) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2755 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:18:03 PST <![CDATA[ Verse of the day ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2754/t/Verse-of-the-day.html Ephesians 1:2.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Susan. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (susan) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2754 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:51:57 PST <![CDATA[ Risk-Taking Faith Is A Stubborn Faith ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2753/t/Risk-Taking-Faith-Is-A-Stubborn-Faith.html Mark 5:24-32

Risk-Taking Faith Is A Stubborn Faith

“If I can only touch Him.” This is what this hemorrhaging woman kept saying to herself as she faced a huge crowd that separated her from the LORD. Such a chronic bleeding condition would be hard for a woman of any era, but in her time it was even worse. No part of her life was left unaffected; she lost her family, she lost all her money on failed medical practices and she even lost the privilege to worship.

She might have lost everything else, but this outcast didn’t lose her faith. She wouldn’t be denied. Jesus was on His way to an important mission, but her faith provoked her to make a risky decision: “If I touch Him I will be healed” (v. 28). She didn’t have any clout or money, but her risk-taking faith caused her to refuse giving-up. With that small yet massive act of touching the Savior she... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TBONE61) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2753 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:31:39 PST <![CDATA[ Risk-Taking Faith Does The Unexpected ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2752/t/Risk-Taking-Faith-Does-The-Unexpected.html Mark 2:1-12

Risk-Taking Faith Does The Unexpected

Because of the paralysis he lacked the ability to walk. That should have meant it was impossible for this paraplegic to reach the Master to seek healing. What he had, however, made-up for what he lacked: He had four friends who were willing to take any risk and do whatever was needed to get him to Jesus. These faithful four had hope and confidence, and their faith prompted them to carry him to the roof of the house where Jesus was, remove the hardened clay roof tiles, and lower him through a hole down to the LORD.

It was hazardous and dangerous. The plan was fraught with risk, embarrassment and potential failure. Yet, sometimes faith requires risk. Note what Jesus said about their risk-taking faith: “Son your sins are forgiven…Take up your mat and walk.”

FOR TODAY:... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TBONE61) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2752 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:18:38 PST <![CDATA[ James 2:26 FAITH ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2751/t/James-2-26-FAITH.html


Please read reply;
... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (Karen) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2751 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:03:43 PST <![CDATA[ Verse of the day ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2750/t/Verse-of-the-day.html Psalm 94:12,13.

Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD,
       the man you teach from your law;
you grant him relief from days of trouble,
       till a pit is dug for the wicked.

Susan. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (susan) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2750 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:30:02 PST <![CDATA[ Life Long Educational Benefits! ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2749/t/Life-Long-Educational-Benefits-.html II Tim. 3:16-17; 2:14-18; James 1:21-25

Life Long Educational Benefits!

Paul goes on to tell Timothy that the personal study and obedient application of God’s Word will provide continual instruction in right-living and practical equipping and preparation for every good work. Becoming such a good workman, a good student of the Word of God will enable us to be successful in all we do in life for the Lord. Remember Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:1-3? Review them and take them seriously now and forever.

So, do not think that your schooling is over. Do not drop out of God’s lifelong and life-changing educational system. Instead, become more diligent than ever before. Do some “extra credit” work often. Lead your family by example in continuing to learn and obey God’s Word. Then enjoy the blessings that God has in store for you – far better than a cap, gown, and... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TBONE61) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2749 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:31:25 PST <![CDATA[ Verse of the day ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2748/t/Verse-of-the-day.html Psalm 54:6,7.

I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you;
       I will praise your name, O LORD,
       for it is good.
For he has delivered me from all my troubles,
       and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

Susan. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (susan) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2748 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:11:04 PST <![CDATA[ A Visit To The Principal’s Office? ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2747/t/A-Visit-To-The-Principal-s-Office-.html II Tim. 3:14-17

A Visit To The Principal’s Office?

Not exactly, but God’s character education continues with Scripture showing us where we are wrong and then by correcting us to do what is right. The Word of God grades our papers, indicates our mistakes (without the red ink), convicts us of personal sin, and then enables us to make whatever changes we need to make. It may involve our actions, reactions, inactions, attitudes, etc. Paul told Timothy that the Word is “profitable for…reproof, for correction…”

As uncomfortable as these lessons may be at times, do not skip class on those days- no playing hooky or tuning out the teacher, the preacher, or the Holy Spirit who is speaking to you. Your homework response when God convicts you of
something is to confess your sin to the Lord and then obediently to go out and do exactly what God wants you to... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TBONE61) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2747 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:32:14 PST <![CDATA[ Verse of the day ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2746/t/Verse-of-the-day.html Psalm 53:1

The fool says in his heart,
       "There is no God."
       They are corrupt, and their ways are vile;
       there is no one who does good.

Susan. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (susan) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2746 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:24:49 PST <![CDATA[ A Character Education ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2745/t/A-Character-Education.html II Tim.3:14-17; Psalm 19:7-11

A Character Education

I’m sure that your children sometimes ask, “Why do I have to study this? I’ll never use it! What good is it anyway?” I remember inquiring such things about algebra and higher math classes. Parents often wisely respond, “Well, this material
trains the mind to think, gives it experience in processing information, etc. Even the discipline of learning is healthy for you.”

God’s Word has an even greater purpose. The study and application of it to our lives is designed to actually change our character. How does that work? It begins by teaching us what is true and right. It is “profitable for doctrine,” for teaching. Much of our world’s philosophies are built on falsehoods and thus, lead man astray. How much better is it to know absolute truth and to build your life on it? What a distinct educational... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TBONE61) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2745 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:12:52 PST <![CDATA[ Verse of the day ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2744/t/Verse-of-the-day.html Psalm 51:17.

The sacrifices of God are [a] a broken spirit;
       a broken and contrite heart,
       O God, you will not despise.

Susan. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (susan) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2744 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:56:37 PST <![CDATA[ A Curriculum That Is Eternal ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2743/t/A-Curriculum-That-Is-Eternal.html I Peter 1:22-25; Matt. 24:35

A Curriculum That Is Eternal

Most of the textbooks and online sources that your children will study this year are either out-of-date already or will soon be so. As man’s knowledge grows and discoveries are made, these educational sources must be updated, revised, or rewritten to be accurate and relevant. Much about our world continues to change and just keeping up with everything is a real challenge. But this is not so with the Bible. God’s eternal Word is always truthful and relevant and does not change. That can only be so because its Author is the eternal Spirit of God Himself (II Tim. 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21)!

FOR TODAY: Thank God for His eternal and relevant Word and spend time in it today!

http://godsmercy.net/topic/2743 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:43:15 PST <![CDATA[ Verse of the day ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2742/t/Verse-of-the-day.html 1 Timothy 4:12.

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

Susan. ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (susan) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2742 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:11:54 PST <![CDATA[ Our Continuing Education ]]> http://godsmercy.net/topic/2741/t/Our-Continuing-Education.html II Timothy 3:1-15

Our Continuing Education

While this season marks the return to school for our children, teens, and some adults, let us remind ourselves that, as believers in Christ, ours is a “continuing education,” as Paul admonished Timothy in 3:14. Though an adult, Timothy was not to outgrow His need for Scriptural instruction. Though his education in the Scriptures began when he was a child, now that he was an adult and with the world’s forecast predicted to grow worse and worse, he was to continue in them, to remain in an ongoing involvement with the truths of God’s Word. How intense was this continuing education to be? Any need to “burn the midnight oil” or to “pull an all-nighter” in these studies? Read Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:1-3 for the answer.

FOR TODAY: To aid you in your studies, why not join a Bible class, a Sunday... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (TBONE61) http://godsmercy.net/topic/2741 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:10:35 PST