Alex. says:

Thanks for the invite Martin :)

Something that's been brought to my attention lately (but largely ignored by me) is how we need to spend some time alone with God, in solitude, cutting off any distraction, in prayer, studying the word, meditating on the word, letting it all sink in. I've just been watching the video Noise by Rob Bell, and it hit me again. This is as much for me as it is for others, as I realise lately (as usual) I've been spending hardly any time with God on my own. It's pretty difficult for me to power down the laptop and concentrate for 15 minutes, but I realise how important it is to make sure that busyness and activity and noise don't flood our lives to the point of pushing out our time with God.

One of the last things the video is the line "Does my schedule, my time, my life look like that of a person who wants to hear God's voice?"

If I'm honest I'd say mine doesn't.

Let's press on.

posted Jun 15

Martin Corona says:

Here are some inspiring texts that reveal hope and healing for anyone take a look below feel free to add anymore texts.-Martin C.

1. Recognize your weaknesses and that your can't overcome them in your own strength

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."-John 15:5 NIV

2.Claim God's promises of victory; make them your own

"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."-Philippians 4:13 NIV

3. Believe that the Lord has given you the victory to overcome those weaknesses and thank Him for the victory

"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."-1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV

4. Claim the promise of "death" to self in Christ

"In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus."-Romans 6:11 NIV

5. Take concrete and practical steps to avoid the things that lead you into sin

"Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature."-Romans 13:14 NIV

6. Live your life in an attitude of prise and prayer to the Lord, who gives you the power to overcome your weaknesses

"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."-1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV

posted May 27

Martin Corona says:

Free downloadable Bible Reading Plans
http://www.navpress.com/Magazines/DiscipleshipJournal/BibleReadingPlans

posted May 20