Fire on the Altar

The Word of God Says in Jesus Christ ... I am faithful (Ephesians 1:1) I am God's child (John 1:12) I have been justified (Romans 5:1) I am Christ's friend (John 15:15) I belong to God (1 Corinthians 6:20) I am a member of Christ's Body (1 Corinthians 12:27) I am assured all things work together for good (Romans 8:28) I have been established, anointed and sealed by God (2 Corinthians 1:21-22) I am confident that God will perfect the work He has begun in me (Philippians 1:6) I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20) I am hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3) I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7) I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me (1 John 5:18) I am blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3) I am chosen before the creation of the world (Ephesians 1:4, 11) I am holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4) I am adopted as his child (Ephesians 1:5) I am given God...

We all know about identity theft, chances are you know someone who has had there identity stolen. Identity theft can be a tragic event for someone. We take every precautionary action possible in order to protect our names, social security number, drivers license, credit card numbers etc. We will review our credit history, take our names off of mailing lists, shred our personal documents, keep our personal info (SS cards, birth certificate) at home in a safe place, use strong passwords, and take our bills to the post office rather than send them from your mailbox. Identity theft is a verry real thing that has the potential to destroy your life. Micah 4:5 5 For all people walk each in the name (identity) of his god, But we will walk in the name of the LORD our God (true identity) Forever and ever. I'm writing this post today to warn you of Satan's attempt to steal your identity as a Christian just as real but even more important than your personal identity. Satan is come to ste...

Matthew 5:9 9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Hebrews 12:14 14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Romans 14:19 19Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Peacemakers ARISE! I'm very simple in my thinking but a peacemaker is someone who is "making peace". This may mean you have to become involved in a situation that seems difficult. Peacemakers will run into a crisis (difficult situation) and do everything possible to achieve the greatest peace for the greatest number even at the sacrifice of himself . Some times the only thing you can do is pray for peace and Jesus the Prince of Peace and the God of Peace will show up and show out. But still there are times where we need to get involved. I'm learning in my own life that its much better to deal with conflict rather than avoid the conflict pretending it will ...