Love & Modesty

Recently, A teenage gal at our church shared that she was going through her collection of shorts because she had decided to get rid of some.  This sounded interesting and I was then curious to know why.  She said she had come to realize that some were too short.  She didn't want to cause any unwanted attention to herself.  It is also important to note that her mother was not making her do this but it was something she had decided to do on her own. 

The following article speaks to this topic with love & biblical insight... 
Love & Modesty

See, What a Morning

See, what a morning, gloriously bright,
With the dawning of hope in Jerusalem;
Folded the grave-clothes, tomb filled with light,
As the angels announce, "Christ is risen!"
See God's salvation plan,
Wrought in love, borne in pain, paid in sacrifice,
Fulfilled in Christ, the Man,
For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

See Mary weeping, "Where is He laid?"
As in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb;
Hears a voice speaking, calling her name;
It's the Master, the Lord raised to life again!
The voice that spans the years,
Speaking life, stirring hope, bringing peace to us,
Will sound till He appears,
For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

One with the Father, Ancient of Days,
Through the Spirit who clothes faith with certainty.
Honor and blessing, glory and praise
To the King crowned with pow'r and authority!
And we are raised with Him,
Death is dead, love has won, Christ has conquered;
And we shall reign with Him,
For He lives: Christ is risen from the dead!

"See, What a Morning" (Resurrection Hymn)
Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
Copyright © 2003 Kingsway Thankyou Music

"Were You There"

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

Were you there when God raised him from the tomb?
Were you there when God raised him from the tomb?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when God raised him from the tomb?

Jubilant Sykes  singing "Were You There"

Were You There
By: Negro spiritual

30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge

It is always a good time for a little challenge, don't you think?  Especially after attending our week-end marriage conference with Dr. John Street from The Master's College. 
See the following link:
30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge

Copyright Revive Our Hearts. Written by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. Used with permission. www.ReviveOurHearts.com.

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A Breath of Fresh Air...

Like a breath of fresh air are those who speak truth in love, are peacemakers and build others up in their faith.  Do you have someone in your life who brings life?  Although you know she is not perfect because God's Word tells us we are all sinners.  You can discern that she chooses her words carefully in order to edify the hearer.  You find that you are motivated to pursue the same kind of love for others after you have spent time with her.  If you find these qualities in your friend, be sure not to let it go unnoticed.  These are qualities that bring God glory and bring life to others! 

"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." 

 Proverbs 27:17

Ephesians 4:29

Hebrews 10:24

Galatians 5:22-24