(CS4U) January 1 - A Fresh Start

A Fresh Start January 1, 2011   "That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." (Ephesians 4:22-24)   Everyone deserves a fresh start. As we start the New Year with resolutions and lofty ideals, it is good to remember that we can all renew our commitment. We can all purpose to gain even loftier heights in our spiritual journey toward Christ-likeness. No matter how far we have ascended, we can go farther; no matter how low we have fallen, we can begin again.   How can this be accomplished? As the context of our text teaches, we must go back to school--the school of Christ. "But ye have not so learned Christ; If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus" (Ephesians 4:20-21). "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls" (Matthew 11:29).   As our text verses explain, we must both "put off . . . the old man" and "put on the new man," clearly speaking of our manner of life, just as if we were changing clothes. If we as believers are hanging on to a few old rags, let this New Year see us obey this passage as an act of faith through the living Spirit of God: "Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 13:14).   This act of submission and desire will result as we are "renewed in the spirit |or attitude| of |our minds|" (Ephesians 4:23). The old man will not be removed or changed into the new but will be brought under control. The new man is a new creation of God modeled after Him "in righteousness and true holiness." "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works" (Ephesians 2:10). JDM   Print this article | More Days of Praise articles     Institute for Creation Research | 1806 Royal Lane | Dallas | TX | 75229     Powered by phplist. This email was sent to pkshere@gmail.com. To unsubscribe, change your email address, or update your subscription, please go to www.icr.org/change

(CS4U) GodTube Today - December 31, 2010

This is really a good video! Don't forget the devo that's sent, too :) ((hugs)) pk     TODAY'S VIDEO WHY WE CELEBRATE NEW YEARS TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL The Right Thing          Provided by ODJ TODAY'S VERSE Philemon 1 Hillsong TV Brian Houston

(CS4U) Leadership Promises - Take Me to Your Leader

December 31 Take Me to Your Leader Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war . . . And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses . . . And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Revelation 19:11, 14-16 In this passage from the last book of the Bible, John, the writer of Revelation, is of course describing Jesus Christ, the one who will ultimately rule the world at the end of time. In most of the Bible, Jesus is described as a humble and lowly servant. He healed the sick. He forgave the sinful. He washed the feet of fishermen, tax collectors, and the man who would betray Him. And He meekly submitted to torture and a gruesome death on the cross. But make no mistake. Jesus is no weakling! In the book of Revelation, we see another side of His character and leadership. He is a captain of war who can rally huge heavenly armies to defeat a strong and bitter enemy. And He not only wins the day, but all eternity. That is a mark of great leaders. They have the strength to conquer, yet they stoop to help the weak and raise them up to join in the victory. I believe in leadership. I've dedicated more than thirty years of my life teaching it. But as Jesus Himself said, "What profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" (Matthew 16:26). If you do not have a relationship with the King of kings, Jesus Christ, then I want to invite you to enter into one. If you acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of God, repent of your sins, ask for forgiveness, and invite Jesus into your heart, you will be saved, and He will become your Lord of lords. And you will join Him, the ultimate leader, in eternity. To subscribe to this Daily Devotional  click here Acknowledgments Grateful acknowledgment is made to the following publishers for permission to reprint this copyrighted material. All copyrights are held by the author, John. C. Maxwell. The Maxwell Leadership Bible (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc, 1982). Developing the Leader Within You (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2001). Developing the Leaders Around You (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995). The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2002). The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1999). Becoming a Person of Influence (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1997). The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2000). Failing Forward (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2000). The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2001). The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2002). Your Road Map for Success (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2002). Unsubscribe from this mailing. Unsubscribe from all mailings from EQUIP. Modify your profile and subscription preferences.

(CS4U) December 31 - Loaded with Blessing

Sorry I'm late with this one...     Loaded with Blessing December 31, 2010   "Blessed be the LORD, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah." (Psalm 68:19)   As we come to this year's end, it is salutary for the believer to think back over the days of the year and to meditate upon his blessings. He may, indeed, have experienced defeats and losses, disappointments and injuries in great number. If he is honest with himself, however, the Christian will always have to acknowledge that his blessings far outweigh his burdens. God "loadeth us with benefits," and is even working in and through all the trials and hurtful things together for our good (Romans 8:28).   In our text verse, the words "with benefits" have been supplied by the translators. Some might, therefore, conclude that the verse could mean that God is daily loading us with burdens, instead of benefits. The context, however, assures us that the emphasis is really on His blessings. For that matter, even a burden can become a blessing, if we take it as a gift from God for our spiritual benefit.   Therefore: "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits" (Psalm 103:2). "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (1 Thessalonians 5:18). "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice" (Philippians 4:4).   He has given us "life, and breath, and all things" (Acts 17:25). Far more importantly, He is "the God of our salvation." Whatever else we have, or don't have, in this life, we have the great gift of eternal life, through faith in Christ and His finished work of redemption. We have it every day of the year and are daily ready to meet the Lord, whenever He calls. Each day we have the indwelling presence of His Spirit, the illuminating guidance of His Word, the daily provision of all real needs, and the assurance of His love. He has surely loaded us with benefits! HMM   Print this article | More Days of Praise articles     Institute for Creation Research | 1806 Royal Lane | Dallas | TX | 75229     Powered by phplist. This email was sent to pkshere@gmail.com. To unsubscribe, change your email address, or update your subscription, please go to www.icr.org/change