“Be inspired” it says on the pamphlet advertising Early Childhood Education. Be inspired to study. It is good to be inspired . I am inspired to write when I read the newspaper.

Today a Church ad in the local paper caught my eye. The headline said, “The Power of Focus”. Now that got my attention. And in smaller print the ad continued, “How to take ownership of your life.”

Yes, the first chapter of the Personal Coaching workshop is called, “How to take ownership of your life. Now that really got my attention.  More chapters of the Personal coaching workshop are listed of course.

The Bible, The Word of the Living God, says in Hebrews 12:2:  “LET US FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH,….”

The Bible, The Word of the Living God, says in First Corinthians 6:19,20:

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in  you, YOU ARE NOT YOUR OWN; you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your body.”

In his book WHEN A NATION FORGETS GOD,  Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is writing on page 137:

“Here are a few substitutes for the message of the Gospel that I have observed:

-God wants you to experience spiritual healing.

-God wants you to be healthy and wealthy too.

-Jesus will help you to be a better businessman, parent, entrepreneur, etc.

-God wants you to cheerily face life by knowing  ‘God is for you’ – whether you’ve repented of sin or not.

-God’s will for you is good nutrition, physical exercise, and in general, living the good life.

-The message of Christianity is community- not the cross.”

God’s Plan of Salvation

15 September, 9.30 am

Community Performance for all schools , pre-schools and senior citizens

KAITAIA ABUNDANT LIFE SCHOOL, 11 North Road, Kaitaia.

Phone 4082671

One book you pick up and don’t put down in a hurry is the book:

WHEN A NATION FORGETS GOD

7 Lessons we must learn from Nazi Germany

by

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

CONTENTS: 1. When God is separated from government, judgment follows. 2. It’s always the economy. 3. That which is legal, might also be evil. 4. Propaganda can change a nation. 5. Parents-not the state-are responsible for a child’s training. 6. Ordinary heroes can make a difference. 7. We must exalt the Cross in the gathering of darkness.

“It is better to fail in a cause that will ultimately succeed, than to succeed in a cause that will ultimately fail.” – Peter Marshall

Bill Gates has written a book with the title “The road ahead”.

“To know the road ahead, ask those coming back”,  is a short Chinese proverb.

I don’t need to tell you that the road ahead is into the ……. grave. You know that already, and I know also that you don’t want to hear about it. But please keep on reading what the hymn writer Robert Lowry says about the Lord Jesus Christ in the hymn CHRIST AROSE, which he wrote  and composed in 1874. In the chorus he says:

“Up from the grave He arose, with a mighty triumph over his foes; He arose a Victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever with His saints to reign: He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!”

Read the chorus again and notice especially the words “He lives” and also the exclamation marks.

How do we know that the Lord Jesus Christ lives?

The author and composer Alred H. Ackley is answering that question in his hymn HE LIVES.  The chorus of that hymn goes like this:

“He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus  lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life’s  narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.”