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Leer hoy: Mateo 23:13-39; Numeros 23:27-30, 24:1-25; Cantares 5:2-16, 6:1-3. Dios los bendiga!! Orar sin cesar!! Gracias Dios por 22 años de matrimonio junto a mi esposa amada Lindy Rivera. Amen!!

Billy Graham's Daily Devotion . . . unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood. –Revelation 1:5 Blood is mentioned 460 times in the Bible. Fourteen times in the New Testament Jesus spoke of His own blood. Why? Because by the shedding of His blood, He accomplished the possibility of our salvation. He paid the penalty for our sin and redeemed us. The penalty for our sin and rebellion is death; Jesus stepped out and said, “I’ll take that death.” He voluntarily laid down His life and took the penalty we deserve. That’s what the cross is all about. The blood of Jesus Christ not only redeems us, it justifies us. Being justified means more than being forgiven. I can say, “I forgive you,” but I can’t justify you. But God not only forgives the past, He clothes you in righteousness as though you had never committed a sin. Yet it cost the blood of His Son on the cross. PRAYER FOR THE DAY Lord Jesus, with a deeply grateful heart I thank You for Your sacrifi

Leer hoy: Mateo 23:1-12; Número 22:41, 23:1-26; Cantares 3:6-11; Cantares 4. Despreciado y desechado entre los hombres; Isaías 53:3-4. Pido oración por Cristina que le dio un fuerte dolor y se encuentra en hospital. Dios los bendiga!! Orar sin cesar!! Amen!!

March 29, 2012 Sharon Jaynes Today's Truth "He is before all things, and in him all things hold together," ( Colossians 1:17 NIV). Friend to Friend OK girls, it's time for a little fun today. I hope you can get this picture in your mind. Let me paint it for you. I am not, and never have been, a very athletic person. If it's round and moves, I can't hit it, catch it or kick it. My husband, on the other hand, is very athletic. He played sports in high school, and even had a partial baseball scholarship to Clemson University. The one thing I can do athletically, besides walk, is snow ski. For some reason, that just came naturally to me, probably because there is no ball involved. When Steve and I started dating, I offered to teach him how to maneuver down the slippery slopes. He was aware of my athletic deficiencies and decided that if I could do it, he could do it. We went to Sugar Mountain, N.C. for his first lesson. The key survival skills to l

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March 29, 2012 Psalm 25:12 What makes a person acceptable to God? The path to redemption begins not with the decision to live a better life or to stop doing something wrong, but with the realization that we cannot correct our sinful nature. To find favor with the Lord, we must grasp that it's impossible to make ourselves righteous; instead, we need to depend on the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf. When we trust in Christ as our Savior, God the Father applies the benefit of Jesus' atoning sacrifice to our sin debt, thereby making us "saved," or acceptable in His eyes. Your good works and righteous acts are of absolutely no value in the mind of God. Compared to others' actions, your generosity and good works might seem like enough to bring favor with the Lord, but Jesus said, "Not as a result of works, so that no one may boast" (Eph. 2:9). When you stand before God, the only way you can be forgiven of your sins is through Jesus Christ and His

Leer hoy: Mateo 22: 23-46; Números 22:1-40; Cantares 2:8-17; Cantares 3:1-5. Al que no cometió pecado alguno; 2 Corintios 5:21. Pido oración por la Tia Ann una compañera de Oscar y por su abuelita ambas están luchando contra el cáncer del pulmón. Dios los bendiga!! Orar sin cesar!! Hasta que Cristo venga por nosotros!! Amen!!

Maestro, ¿cuál es el gran mandamiento en la ley? Jesús le dijo: Amarás al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, y con toda tu alma, y con toda tu mente. Éste es el primero y grande mandamiento. Y el segundo es semejante: Amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo. De estos dos mandamientos depende toda la ley y los profetas. (SAN MATEO 22:36-40 RVR60)

March 28, 2012 Romans 3:20-26   As Christians, we know that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. But why did He have to endure such an awful death? Couldn't He have redeemed humanity in some easier way? To answer this question, we must first consider the righteousness of God. Because He is holy, no one has ever seen Him and lived. Our sinful nature cannot exist in the presence of pure holiness. The Bible tells us that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23), and we know that "the wages of sin is death" (6:23). This reality leaves us in a lost condition, eternally separated from God. When sin entered the world, Adam and Eve fell into a state of mortality. Their transgressions created a barrier between them and the Lord, with the result that mankind became depraved, rebellious, and a natural enemy of God. Our sinful nature couldn't redeem itself; rather, it had to be redeemed by something greater and purer. A sacrific

March 28, 2012 Mary Southerland Today's Truth Romans 12:10 "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." Friend to Friend The last thing I usually want to do is serve someone who is hard to get along with and rubs me the wrong way. In fact, the way I figure it, they should be the one serving me in order to make up for all of the grief they have caused. Sandpaper people are hard to serve and hard to help because they rarely, if ever, think of themselves as someone in need. The needs of others are not high on their priority list. Control and power are at the top. To manipulate is to succeed. Sandpaper people honestly believe that the world does or should revolve around them. It doesn't seem to matter if the audience is applauding or jeering. Either way, they win.      When we dare to serve a sandpaper person, it rocks their world. They are so accustomed to scratching and clawing their way to a false and shallow acceptance

Leer hoy: Mateo 22:1-22; Numeros 21; Cantares 1; Cantares 2:1-7. Pido oración por un joven atleta de 16 años es primo de nosotros su nombre es Christopher Torres Lopez le encontraron varios tumores en el cuello y en el pulmón, hermanos seguimos activados unánimes en oración por este joven y su familia. Por que hay un solo Dios y un solo mediador entre Dios y los hombres, 1 Timoteo 2:5-6. Dios los bendiga! Orar sin cesar!! Amen!!

Today's reading: Acts 3 The best proof that Jesus is alive Acts 3:15 "You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this." "He looks as if he's seen a ghost!" What image comes to mind when you hear that? A face drained of blood, a trembling jaw, pasty skin and thin lips, a look of terror. Seeing a ghost doesn't make a person stronger and more confident. The witness is usually reluctant to talk about the experience. Self-doubt attacks in waves: Was it real? Maybe I was hallucinating ... It was so dark and eerie. A Convincing Change When Jesus showed up after his death, his disciples went through a Did-we-see-a-ghost? phase, complete with terror, disbelief and wild rumors. But it didn't last long. In 40 days Jesus made enough undeniable appearances to convince each of his disciples-even skeptical Thomas-that he had indeed overthrown death. As Acts shows, the disciples began acting the opposite of peop

Billy Graham's Daily Devotion . . . light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light . . . –John 3:19 The world’s difficulty is summed up in the words, “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness understood it not.” The light of Easter is shining, but men refuse to turn to its healing rays for forgiveness, redemption, and salvation. Thus Christ is being rejected by the overwhelming majority of humanity today. As a result, men stumble on in spiritual darkness blindly toward destruction, judgment, and hell. In the midst of the darkness and “void” at the creation of the world, God said, “Let there be light.” In your own mind-darkened, will-paralyzed, conscience-dulled soul, God can make the light penetrate and turn the darkness of your own life into day, if you will let Him. Many of you are living in spiritual darkness, confused, frustrated, disturbed, and fearful. Let the Light come into your heart by faith. PRAYER FOR THE DAY At Easter time,

Hola primo, se q la oracion es poderosa y x tal razon t pido q pongan en oracion a un joven atleta de 16 anos q le encontraron varios tumores en el cuello y en el pulmon. Esta recluido en el Hosp San Jorge. Se llama Christopher Torres Lopez, carin~osamente le llamamos Bebo. El es sobrino de Helen (la mama de Kiry mi hermano), y es como si fuera mi primito. Tambien t pido q sigan orando x papi, todavia no sabemos q es lo q tiene. Gracias!! Los quiero!!

Listen now | Comment | Tell a Friend | Donate     Hebrew Word of the Day livnot (to build) Hear Translation » March 27, 2012 "Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head and kissed him, saying, ‘Has not the Lord anointed you ruler over his inheritance?’" —1 Samuel 10:1 This passage describes the inauguration of Saul as the first king of Israel. In ancient time, indeed, through much of history, monarchs had a tremendous amount of power and prestige, which is why the Torah contains several restrictions limiting a king’s authority. In fact, according to biblical commands, a Jewish king’s first responsibility was to write for himself on a scroll a copy of all God’s laws: “ When he takes the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself on a scroll a copy of this law, taken from that of the Levitical priests ” (Deuteronomy 17:18). Anyone who has ever seen a Torah scroll up close can appreciate just how difficult i

By   Katherine Weber   ,   Christian Post Reporter March 5, 2012 | 11:55 am The American Center for Law and Justice's sources in Iran   confirmed   Saturday that Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani is in fact alive, and rumors that he was to be executed over the weekend were false. Photos surfaced on the Internet Saturday, allegedly showing a blindfolded Nadarkhani facing execution by hanging. These photos are outdated and false, the ACLJ   reported   Saturday. Although Nadarkhani is still alive, the ACLJ does still believe that Iranian courts have issued an execution order. In the past, Iran has not informed the public of an execution, oftentimes dropping the prisoner's executed body on the family's doorstep. Persecution organizations continue to push the importance of international pressure on Iran in helping to secure Nadarkhani's release, ascertaining that international pressure has helped keep the pastor alive. Over the past two weeks, the United States h

March 27, 2012 James 1:17-27 If you want to genuinely grow in spiritual maturity, it is not enough to simply be instructed by the Word of God. You may love going to church or listening to Christian radio programs. You might talk about everything you hear and assume you're growing because your knowledge is increasing. However, if you don't actually grow closer to God by allowing His Word to change you from the inside out, your head will merely continue to fill with information. You might even sound like a godly person who is admired for the ability to quote chapter and verse. But if you don't take the next step and allow God to touch others' lives through you, you're missing the point. Spiritual growth is the result of practicing the truth you receive from God. He wants you to give away what He gives you--that is, by loving and serving others and sharing the truth of the gospel. Our example is Jesus, who said that He did not come to be served, but to s

By   Alex Murashko   ,   Christian Post Reporter March 23, 2012|9:00 am Despite the Iranian government's ongoing crackdown of Christians living in the primarily Islamic country, the number of Muslims converting to become Christians is growing at an explosive rate, according to the persecution watchdog group Open Doors USA. There is even talk of witnessing a Christian revival, especially among young people living in the country, say Open Doors ministry workers in the Middle East. A house church movement within Iran is part of that revival and has triggered "many secret meetings." The growth in the number of Christians is happening in all regions, but mostly in larger cities, say Open Doors workers in the region. Iran is ranked 5th on the Open Doors 2012 World Watch List of the top 50 worst persecutors of Christians. "Open Doors workers think that the growth of Christianity has everything to do with Iranians getting to know the real face of Islam, the offi

Mejor es la sabiduría que las armas de guerra; pero un pecador destruye mucho bien. (ECLESIASTÉS 9:18 RVR60)

March 26, 2012 1 Corinthians 13:11-13 Most people long to be understood. We may have many acquaintances, but we all have a deep need to feel truly known by those we love most. This is because we were created in God's image--He also desires to be intimately understood and loved by us. Just as you don't want to be known for only the superficial details of who you appear to be, it's not enough to know about the Lord. He wants us to learn how He thinks and feels, what's important to Him, and what His purposes are. Of course, it's impossible for man to completely know the mind of the Creator of the universe. In Isaiah 55:9, He tells us, "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." The depth and breadth of His mind is so great we will never be able to fully grasp it in this lifetime. However, we can better understand God's heart and character by seeking Him and learning

Leer hoy: Mateo 21:1-27; Números 17,18; Eclesiastés 11:1-8. Pido Oración por mi hijo mayor Jorge se encuentra con una infección de garganta fue al Dr. Pero hoy se levanto peor y le están haciendo análisis y hablan de hospitalizarlo. Gracias!! Dios los bendiga!! Orar sin cesar!!

Leer hoy: Mateo 21:1-27; Números 17,18; Eclesiastés 11:1-8. Dios los bendiga!! Orar sin cesar!!

Billy Graham's Daily Devotion But to all who received him, he gave the right to become children of God. –John 1:12 (TLB) Who can describe or measure the love of God? God is love. But the fact that God is love does not mean that everything is sweet, beautiful, and happy, and that God’s love could not possibly allow punishment for sin. God’s holiness demands that all sin be punished, but God’s love provided a plan of redemption and salvation for sinful man. God’s love provided the cross of Jesus Christ by which man can have forgiveness and cleansing. It was the love of God that sent Jesus Christ to the cross. No matter what sin you have committed, no matter how black, dirty, shameful, or terrible it may be, God loves you. Yet this love of God that is immeasurable, unmistakable, and unending, this love of God that reaches to wherever a man is, can be entirely rejected. God will not force Himself upon anyone against his will. It is your part to believe. It is your part to recei

Leer hoy: Mateo 20:17-34; Números 15,16; Eclesiastés 9:13-18, 10:1-20. Dios los bendiga! Orar sin cesar!!

March 23, 2012 Sharon Jaynes Today's Truth "I will never leave you nor forsake you," ( Hebrews 13:5 NKJV). Friend to Friend She was among an eager group of four-year-old children crowded around my feet as I taught their Sunday school lesson. I was the teacher and they were the students – or at least that's how it started out. The pint-sized audience listened intently as I tried to create a mental image of Jesus and His disciples trapped in a thunderstorm on the Sea of Galilee. "The winds bleeeeeeew and rocked the little boat back and forth, back and forth.  The waves were soooooo big; they splashed over the wooden sides and got the men all wet. Then water started filling up the boat - and do you know what happens when a boat gets full of water?" "It sinks," they chimed together. "That's right." I continued with a wrinkled brow and concerned look on my face.  "That's not all. The lightening was sooooo bright;

Billy Graham's Daily Devotion 23 Mar 2012 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever. –Hebrews 13:8 The Bible says, “It is appointed unto men once to die,” and to the average person this seems a stark and hopeless situation. Hundreds of philosophies and scores of religions have been invented to circumvent the Word of God. Modern philosophers and psychologists are still trying to make it appear that there is some way out other than the path of Jesus. But people have tried them all, and none of them leads anywhere but down. Christ came to give us the answers to the three enduring problems of sin, sorrow, and death. It is Jesus Christ, and He alone, who is also enduring and unchanging, “the same yesterday, today, and forever.” All other things may change, but Christ remains unchangeable. In the restless sea of human passions Christ stands steadfast and calm, ready to welcome all who will turn to Him and accept the blessings of safety and peace. For we are livin

Leer hoy: Mateo 20:1-16; Números 13,14; Eclesiastés 9:1-12. Dichoso el que resiste la tentación porque, al salir aprobado; Santiago 1:12. Gracias por sus oraciones verdaderamente Dios nos escucha pueblo fiel. Dios los bendiga! Orar sin cesar!! Amen!!

Psalm 33:3-11 The work God does is creative. He made heaven, earth, and all living creatures. He formed Adam and Eve in His image and knitted each of us in our mother's womb. His work is also powerful. Through His Son Jesus, He accomplished a great salvation for all who trust in the Savior. Our heavenly Father worked mightily to open a way for us to be reconciled to Him and adopted into His family. Not only that, but God's work is ongoing, and Jesus is the One who holds all things together (Col. 1:17). In order to recognize God's handiwork, we need to pray in an active, persistent manner. Christ-centered prayers narrow our focus to the Lord. Then we can more readily identify His actions and see how to join Him. Self-centered petitions serve to distract us from Him. The Father also wants our heart and mind yielded to His will. Pursuing our own agenda shifts the focus to ourselves and makes us lose sight of the Lord. But a submissive attitude prepares us to

Billy Graham's Daily Devotion So use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy whenever he attacks, and when it is all over, you will still be standing up. –Ephesians 6:13 (TLB) Daniel and his companions were tempted to forsake their godly heritage, but they refused. They even faced a fiery furnace rather than compromise. God honored their faith and mightily used them. Moses was surrounded by the luxury and godlessness of the Egyptian court, but cast in his lot with his own people. Lot lived in Sodom and saw the obscenities of that doomed city. God saved him out of it because he trusted in Him. Every one of our Lord’s apostles sealed their faith with their lives. Since then, history has been replete with the lives of men who have put God and His way of life above all else. PRAYER FOR THE DAY Help me to stand by faith in You, when I am tempted, almighty God.