I think this song sums up how we should live our lives to the Glory of God.
We should all love telling the story of how God sent his only son to save all of us! How often do you tell the story to other?
As sung by Alan Jackson.
God Bless,
Chrissie
Feb 13, 2010
Feb 11, 2010
Caught in the headlights
'Tell ... the mighty things I have done ...' Exodus 10:2
Have you seen police helicopters out at night, spotlight shining down, focusing on the suspect, following their every move, chasing them wherever?
Imagine being the suspect, your heart pounding, your legs flying, your brain in overdrive trying to think; where now, what next, is there any escape?
It doesn't matter what alley you run down, what garden you hide in, or car you hide under. It doesn't even matter how fast you run, what amount of distance you put between you and that helicopter; it is going to catch you up again.
There is no escape!
Sometimes it feels like your past is chasing you just like that police helicopter. You thought it was all over, but then you find yourself caught in the headlights again.
That past experience raises its ugly head, stares you in the face, leaving you reliving the same hurt, shame, mess again: 'Will this ever go away, will this ever leave me alone? Is there any escape?', you cry.
Great news today: the answer is yes!
Jesus said, 'With God all things are possible' (Matthew 19:26). When you put your trust in Him, your past has to back off. God says, 'Tell ... the mighty things I have done' - talk about all the times He's won in the past, know that the battles are easy for God to win, even the battle you have with your past.
Give your past to God, and don't stay caught in the headlights.
Its hard I know, sometimes things just eat at us and eat at us and we can't forget them. We are only human and sadly we dont have an erase button programmed into us to erase the things of the past. But with Gods help we will always be able to feel at ease with the things of the past, he will not erase it from our memory. I believe we remember so we cant make the same mistake again, we learn from our mistakes and failures.
God Bless,
Chrissie
Have you seen police helicopters out at night, spotlight shining down, focusing on the suspect, following their every move, chasing them wherever?
Imagine being the suspect, your heart pounding, your legs flying, your brain in overdrive trying to think; where now, what next, is there any escape?
It doesn't matter what alley you run down, what garden you hide in, or car you hide under. It doesn't even matter how fast you run, what amount of distance you put between you and that helicopter; it is going to catch you up again.
There is no escape!
Sometimes it feels like your past is chasing you just like that police helicopter. You thought it was all over, but then you find yourself caught in the headlights again.
That past experience raises its ugly head, stares you in the face, leaving you reliving the same hurt, shame, mess again: 'Will this ever go away, will this ever leave me alone? Is there any escape?', you cry.
Great news today: the answer is yes!
Jesus said, 'With God all things are possible' (Matthew 19:26). When you put your trust in Him, your past has to back off. God says, 'Tell ... the mighty things I have done' - talk about all the times He's won in the past, know that the battles are easy for God to win, even the battle you have with your past.
Give your past to God, and don't stay caught in the headlights.
Its hard I know, sometimes things just eat at us and eat at us and we can't forget them. We are only human and sadly we dont have an erase button programmed into us to erase the things of the past. But with Gods help we will always be able to feel at ease with the things of the past, he will not erase it from our memory. I believe we remember so we cant make the same mistake again, we learn from our mistakes and failures.
God Bless,
Chrissie
Feb 10, 2010
Budweiser Streaker Super Bowl XL Commercial
I think this has to be the funniest commercial I have seen in a long time!!
Chrissie
Let's stick together
'He raised us up together...' Ephesians 2:6
Hang around some people long enough and it's easy to get irritated; even in church.
Sometimes other Christians can really get on our nerves and 'annoy the pants off us'.
We can become so frustrated, fed-up and bored with church that we want to get as far away from it as possible. We begin to think, 'I don't need them, I can do without church'.
We even start believing, 'It's OK to be a Christian and not go to church.' God says, 'He raised us up together ...'
We're not meant to go it alone. God wants us to stick together; support, encourage and help each other.
Can you imagine trying to get around today without your skeleton? Leaving all your bones behind in your wardrobe? Without your bones you'd fall to the floor in some kind of blobby mess, not being able to get very far.
Keeping your skeleton intact, people get to see the real you, they get to see how great you are, how you move, what you can do. Take away those bones and the you they see would be very different.
Church is a bit like your Christian skeleton. Without it people don't get to see the real Jesus.
Church community can be really challenging, it can feel difficult or seem unimportant. But it's only when we stand together, grow together, learn together, worship God together and work together with God that He can truly be seen.
Encourage one another every day or as often as you can. Some people, maybe even YOU, find it hard to get out of bed on a Sunday morning and go sit in the same seats and see the same people. But remember each time you go to church its not those people who you are concentrating on, its Jesus. He wants you to come and spend time worshipping with other believers like you!!
So why not try and encourage someone today, sent them a text or email or even call them and just tell them you were thinking of them and wondered if there was anything you could do to help them out!! They may say NO, but at least they know someone is there if they need them!! Mos of the time that feeling is better than thinking your on your own!
God Bless,
Chrissie
Hang around some people long enough and it's easy to get irritated; even in church.
Sometimes other Christians can really get on our nerves and 'annoy the pants off us'.
We can become so frustrated, fed-up and bored with church that we want to get as far away from it as possible. We begin to think, 'I don't need them, I can do without church'.
We even start believing, 'It's OK to be a Christian and not go to church.' God says, 'He raised us up together ...'
We're not meant to go it alone. God wants us to stick together; support, encourage and help each other.
Can you imagine trying to get around today without your skeleton? Leaving all your bones behind in your wardrobe? Without your bones you'd fall to the floor in some kind of blobby mess, not being able to get very far.
Keeping your skeleton intact, people get to see the real you, they get to see how great you are, how you move, what you can do. Take away those bones and the you they see would be very different.
Church is a bit like your Christian skeleton. Without it people don't get to see the real Jesus.
Church community can be really challenging, it can feel difficult or seem unimportant. But it's only when we stand together, grow together, learn together, worship God together and work together with God that He can truly be seen.
Encourage one another every day or as often as you can. Some people, maybe even YOU, find it hard to get out of bed on a Sunday morning and go sit in the same seats and see the same people. But remember each time you go to church its not those people who you are concentrating on, its Jesus. He wants you to come and spend time worshipping with other believers like you!!
So why not try and encourage someone today, sent them a text or email or even call them and just tell them you were thinking of them and wondered if there was anything you could do to help them out!! They may say NO, but at least they know someone is there if they need them!! Mos of the time that feeling is better than thinking your on your own!
God Bless,
Chrissie
Feb 6, 2010
Mother getting her hair done!!
I know she will kill me for sharing this one!!!! lol
Its all good fun........Love you mother xxxxx
Chrissie
Its all good fun........Love you mother xxxxx
Chrissie
Feb 5, 2010
Grrr....
I have to say its always fun working in an airport!! I do meet some very interesting people and each day is always so very different from the one before!!
However, its not always the GOOD kind of interesting people I come across.
For example....I had a Captain fly in a few days ago and when he was flying back out, he decided that a simple request from me would send him over the edge of his very high horse!!!
He made such a scene in front of everyone, passengers and employees!! Was actually a fun talking point after he had left but Oh boy this man had such a high opinion of himself!!
The funniest part of all was during a heated conversation (heated on his side, cool as a cucumber on my side!!) he decided he would stomp his feet and wave his arms at his side. Now this type of behaviour I have seen before and it usually comes from a very tiny CHILD!!! Usually around the age of 4,5 and 6!! Ha-Ha
So I decided to tell him as he was screaming at me, that he was acting like a child and that I would prefer he spoke to me in a more professional and adult manner!!
Well needless to say he must have realized I was right and just vanish from my sight!!
As I was saying, every day is different and within these very wide range of days I do meet some very interesting people!!
Usually its some passengers who become too much, but don't worry my fellow traveler friends.....sometimes the staff working for the airline are 100 times worse!!
However, its not always the GOOD kind of interesting people I come across.
For example....I had a Captain fly in a few days ago and when he was flying back out, he decided that a simple request from me would send him over the edge of his very high horse!!!
He made such a scene in front of everyone, passengers and employees!! Was actually a fun talking point after he had left but Oh boy this man had such a high opinion of himself!!
The funniest part of all was during a heated conversation (heated on his side, cool as a cucumber on my side!!) he decided he would stomp his feet and wave his arms at his side. Now this type of behaviour I have seen before and it usually comes from a very tiny CHILD!!! Usually around the age of 4,5 and 6!! Ha-Ha
So I decided to tell him as he was screaming at me, that he was acting like a child and that I would prefer he spoke to me in a more professional and adult manner!!
Well needless to say he must have realized I was right and just vanish from my sight!!
As I was saying, every day is different and within these very wide range of days I do meet some very interesting people!!
Usually its some passengers who become too much, but don't worry my fellow traveler friends.....sometimes the staff working for the airline are 100 times worse!!
Feb 4, 2010
Wii fun!!
My sister and I bought a Wii...I know Finally we have caught up with the times!! Ha-Ha
Well ever since we have missed out on ALL TV shows we usually watch and all communication with the outside world has been dropped!! Ok maye not that dramatic but almost close enough!
We have played everything on the games we have and it has got very competitive at times...all fun of course!!
It is GREAT....I love it!! Our local rental store for DVD's and games etc etc has been our weekly stop on the way home from the Gym to rent out a game. We rented the 'Just Dance' games last week and we had such a great laugh on it!!! We got moves!!
Mario-Kart is awesome also....all these wonderful games!!
Well ever since we have missed out on ALL TV shows we usually watch and all communication with the outside world has been dropped!! Ok maye not that dramatic but almost close enough!
We have played everything on the games we have and it has got very competitive at times...all fun of course!!
It is GREAT....I love it!! Our local rental store for DVD's and games etc etc has been our weekly stop on the way home from the Gym to rent out a game. We rented the 'Just Dance' games last week and we had such a great laugh on it!!! We got moves!!
Mario-Kart is awesome also....all these wonderful games!!
Feb 1, 2010
Step by Step
'The Lord directs the steps of the godly ...' Psalm 37:23
Ever tripped up and fallen flat on your face? Ouch!
And how embarrassing if you're in a crowded place at the time! The shame! If we're not careful we can go through life like this. No, I don't mean tripping up every time we leave the house but just blundering along, making serious, stupid or careless mistakes that cause our lives to crash-land.
Can we avoid it? Is it possible? God says it is: 'The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives'.
This means we are to: 1) avoid 'People Pressure'. Never do what others want you to do if it goes against what God says. Live God's way and you'll avoid falling flat on your face.
2) tune into God's timing. Not many of us are good at waiting. Whatever it is we want, 'we want it and we want it now!' God isn't going to forget about you or leave you waiting unnecessarily. He is 100% tuned into every part, every detail of your life. Don't let your impatience cause you to run ahead or you'll find yourself on slippery ground and you'll trip up.
3) trust God: When God says He'll do something, you can be guaranteed that He will do it. He doesn't change His mind, get sidetracked or decide He can't be bothered!
God always has your best interests in mind. Walk step by step with Him.
Ever tripped up and fallen flat on your face? Ouch!
And how embarrassing if you're in a crowded place at the time! The shame! If we're not careful we can go through life like this. No, I don't mean tripping up every time we leave the house but just blundering along, making serious, stupid or careless mistakes that cause our lives to crash-land.
Can we avoid it? Is it possible? God says it is: 'The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives'.
This means we are to: 1) avoid 'People Pressure'. Never do what others want you to do if it goes against what God says. Live God's way and you'll avoid falling flat on your face.
2) tune into God's timing. Not many of us are good at waiting. Whatever it is we want, 'we want it and we want it now!' God isn't going to forget about you or leave you waiting unnecessarily. He is 100% tuned into every part, every detail of your life. Don't let your impatience cause you to run ahead or you'll find yourself on slippery ground and you'll trip up.
3) trust God: When God says He'll do something, you can be guaranteed that He will do it. He doesn't change His mind, get sidetracked or decide He can't be bothered!
God always has your best interests in mind. Walk step by step with Him.
Jan 28, 2010
As seen on TV!
I love these stores!!
As seen on TV is a great place to go in and get those little useful items that you seen on TV and think 'Thats just what im looking for'!!
Everytime I see one of the stores I HAVE to go in and have a look at what they have that I didnt see last time!!
Come Christmas its a great store to go in and but small stocking fillers....right from jokes to sensible items!!
http://www.asseenontv.com/
Check out the website, if you are new to this store and see what you think!!
As seen on TV is a great place to go in and get those little useful items that you seen on TV and think 'Thats just what im looking for'!!
Everytime I see one of the stores I HAVE to go in and have a look at what they have that I didnt see last time!!
Come Christmas its a great store to go in and but small stocking fillers....right from jokes to sensible items!!
http://www.asseenontv.com/
Check out the website, if you are new to this store and see what you think!!
Let God do the 'heavy lifting'
'... it is God who works in you ...' Philippians 2:13
In our culture, the pressure to succeed can be massive.
It hits us from every direction: from parents, teachers, friends and relatives, from the television and other media.
But the life God wants us to live for him is different from this. In fact, we can learn a lot from the humble straw!
Imagine you're in Maccy D's with a freshly-poured thick milkshake. You grab a straw, whip off its paper coat and stick it in. Now, how does this little piece of thin plastic move the thickest toughest drink known to man from the cup into your mouth?
It doesn't. You do all the hard work. The straw is just the conduit.
A conduit is a channel through which things like liquid move from one point to another, and you are God's conduit!
You are designed to be a free-flowing channel for Jesus Christ Himself, bringing the influence and benefits of God's kingdom wherever we go. It is God who does the hard work.
You are just the conduit.
The problems start when we forget this and allow ourselves to feel the pressure of making things happen in our own strength. We must be full of the Word of God, and most importantly, spend time in intimacy with the Lord in order to be God's conduit. So, today try and be more like the straw and let 'God work in you' more and more.
Learn to let Him do the heavy lifting.
In our culture, the pressure to succeed can be massive.
It hits us from every direction: from parents, teachers, friends and relatives, from the television and other media.
But the life God wants us to live for him is different from this. In fact, we can learn a lot from the humble straw!
Imagine you're in Maccy D's with a freshly-poured thick milkshake. You grab a straw, whip off its paper coat and stick it in. Now, how does this little piece of thin plastic move the thickest toughest drink known to man from the cup into your mouth?
It doesn't. You do all the hard work. The straw is just the conduit.
A conduit is a channel through which things like liquid move from one point to another, and you are God's conduit!
You are designed to be a free-flowing channel for Jesus Christ Himself, bringing the influence and benefits of God's kingdom wherever we go. It is God who does the hard work.
You are just the conduit.
The problems start when we forget this and allow ourselves to feel the pressure of making things happen in our own strength. We must be full of the Word of God, and most importantly, spend time in intimacy with the Lord in order to be God's conduit. So, today try and be more like the straw and let 'God work in you' more and more.
Learn to let Him do the heavy lifting.
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