HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I hope that each of you had a wonderful time over the Christmas and New Years holidays. God was certainly good to our family.
As you very well know, the start of a new year encourages us to make changes in our lives. We make resolutions to lose weight, read more, pray more and just to be better people. But the real change and improvement has to start from within.
What is in our hearts that is not Christ like? What in our thoughts is not Christ like? What is it about our actions that is not Christ like?
It is time for a change! A change for the better to be more like our Savior in our words and deeds. According to Galatians 2:20 Christ lives in us but is He seen by others in us through our speech and actions.
In 2011 strive to be on the outside more like the Jesus who is on the inside.
Much Love,
Jamison
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Something Fresh and New!
First of all I have to apologize to you my followers. I have been so preoccupied with what has been going on in my own life these last couple of months, that I have not been feeding encouraging words into you all. Please forgive me. This blog is just as much a ministry to me as serving in ministry my local church and I am fully committed to serving you all with God's encouraging word.
It hit me like a ton of bricks this week that I had not been serving you all properly after speaking with 3 different people this week and sharing with them the same testimony and God given word. This blog is important to help share a positive word from the Lord who loves us so much.
Now for some very exciting news! Look to see "Salty and Bright" Podcast coming in 2011. People keep talking about so I am going to make it happen! This news among other things leads to the topic of discussion for today.
Something Fresh and New!
Have you ever gone to the Farmers Market and purchased a fresh piece of fruit? From the first bite you can taste the freshness of the fruit! Well, my question to you is are you asking and seeking for God to do something fresh and new through you. Are you fresh fruit? Our God is so full of so many new things that He has for us to do and how those things will impact others lives for His glory, so why wouldn't you ask and seek God for how He wants to use you to fulfill His plan.
Doing something new means stepping out of you comfort zone!
Doing something new means stretching beyond your limits!
Doing something new means having faith in something that you cannot see!
Will there be hindrances along the way? Absolutely! Some of them you know on a first name basis! (Someone just laughed) However, I now see that dealing with those persons is a test and we have to refuse to fail!!!
Doing a new thing is challenging. The road will seem long, rough and crooked. But remember Luke 3:5, "... The crooked roads shall become straight and the rough ways smooth". (NIV)
Notice that "roads" and "ways" are plural. Sometimes when the things become hard and challenging we begin to look for a different way to get things down or a different road to take. But to no avail. But Jesus can do something amazing. He can make the crooked roads straight and the rough ways smooth. He is like a bulldozer. Can you picture it! He can bulldoze our obstacles so that we can continue to do what He has commissioned us to do.
So get up and then get down on your knees and begin to ask and seek God about the something fresh and new that He is wanting to do through you!
Much Love,
Jamison
It hit me like a ton of bricks this week that I had not been serving you all properly after speaking with 3 different people this week and sharing with them the same testimony and God given word. This blog is important to help share a positive word from the Lord who loves us so much.
Now for some very exciting news! Look to see "Salty and Bright" Podcast coming in 2011. People keep talking about so I am going to make it happen! This news among other things leads to the topic of discussion for today.
Something Fresh and New!
Have you ever gone to the Farmers Market and purchased a fresh piece of fruit? From the first bite you can taste the freshness of the fruit! Well, my question to you is are you asking and seeking for God to do something fresh and new through you. Are you fresh fruit? Our God is so full of so many new things that He has for us to do and how those things will impact others lives for His glory, so why wouldn't you ask and seek God for how He wants to use you to fulfill His plan.
Doing something new means stepping out of you comfort zone!
Doing something new means stretching beyond your limits!
Doing something new means having faith in something that you cannot see!
Will there be hindrances along the way? Absolutely! Some of them you know on a first name basis! (Someone just laughed) However, I now see that dealing with those persons is a test and we have to refuse to fail!!!
Doing a new thing is challenging. The road will seem long, rough and crooked. But remember Luke 3:5, "... The crooked roads shall become straight and the rough ways smooth". (NIV)
Notice that "roads" and "ways" are plural. Sometimes when the things become hard and challenging we begin to look for a different way to get things down or a different road to take. But to no avail. But Jesus can do something amazing. He can make the crooked roads straight and the rough ways smooth. He is like a bulldozer. Can you picture it! He can bulldoze our obstacles so that we can continue to do what He has commissioned us to do.
So get up and then get down on your knees and begin to ask and seek God about the something fresh and new that He is wanting to do through you!
Much Love,
Jamison
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Hold On!
God is about to do something amazing in your life! Just HOLD ON!
WAIT for it!
WATCH for it!
WORSHIP God for it!
Let your praise ring out and be amazed by the blessings that come in. Are you holding on?
WAIT for it!
WATCH for it!
WORSHIP God for it!
Let your praise ring out and be amazed by the blessings that come in. Are you holding on?
Monday, October 11, 2010
So In Love!
Hello All,
Okay, before I start typing this blog I need to take a moment and make a disclaimer. I am not talking about a fella before I get comments on who is he. Even though it is a He.
His name is YAHWEH!
God is so amazing you all! As I sit here typing this blog the tears have come rushing to my eyes already just thinking about how wonderful my God is. Yes He is mine! ( I can be a little possessive.)
There is absolutely, positively no one like Him! The more I learn about Him the more I realize just how big He is. But on top of all the wonderful things He does, promises He keeps and storms He sees us through, the most amazing thing about our God is how much He loves us.
Sometimes I literally cannot understand how He loves me so much. Even knowing everything about me, He still loves me. Even when I am not giving Him my very best, He still loves me. When I have hard times and I cry out Lord I believe help my unbelief, He still loves me. How does He do it?
What a mighty, awesome, forgiving, strong, amazing, and most of all LOVING God we serve.
Do you love Him?
Much love to you,
Jamison
Okay, before I start typing this blog I need to take a moment and make a disclaimer. I am not talking about a fella before I get comments on who is he. Even though it is a He.
His name is YAHWEH!
God is so amazing you all! As I sit here typing this blog the tears have come rushing to my eyes already just thinking about how wonderful my God is. Yes He is mine! ( I can be a little possessive.)
There is absolutely, positively no one like Him! The more I learn about Him the more I realize just how big He is. But on top of all the wonderful things He does, promises He keeps and storms He sees us through, the most amazing thing about our God is how much He loves us.
Sometimes I literally cannot understand how He loves me so much. Even knowing everything about me, He still loves me. Even when I am not giving Him my very best, He still loves me. When I have hard times and I cry out Lord I believe help my unbelief, He still loves me. How does He do it?
What a mighty, awesome, forgiving, strong, amazing, and most of all LOVING God we serve.
Do you love Him?
Much love to you,
Jamison
Friday, October 1, 2010
Honest Friends
Hello all!
First I would like to say in my behalf that there were "no" misspelled words in the last post. Wrong word usage however, yes.
But the reason I am writing this post is because something hit me as I read the comments. That only a true and caring friend will tell you the truth about yourself. Only a friend will hurt you through their honesty and help you become a better person at the same time. People who always have something nice to say are okay but after a while you need someone who can be straight up honest with you and have your best interest at heart and that person is a true friend.
I have a number of people who are acquaintances but only a few whom I consider a friend.
Do you ever think about how God called Moses His friend? Moses was honest with God. When he had a concern or fear he took it straight to God. He did not beat around the bush. (Excuse the hidden pun.) When God wanted to destroy Israel in the wilderness Moses reminded God of the promise He made to bring them into the promise land. Only a true friend will remind his friend, even if the friends is God, of His word.
Are you a true friend to those you call "friends"? I hope that you are.
Thank you Shannon! :)
Much Love,
Jamison
First I would like to say in my behalf that there were "no" misspelled words in the last post. Wrong word usage however, yes.
But the reason I am writing this post is because something hit me as I read the comments. That only a true and caring friend will tell you the truth about yourself. Only a friend will hurt you through their honesty and help you become a better person at the same time. People who always have something nice to say are okay but after a while you need someone who can be straight up honest with you and have your best interest at heart and that person is a true friend.
I have a number of people who are acquaintances but only a few whom I consider a friend.
Do you ever think about how God called Moses His friend? Moses was honest with God. When he had a concern or fear he took it straight to God. He did not beat around the bush. (Excuse the hidden pun.) When God wanted to destroy Israel in the wilderness Moses reminded God of the promise He made to bring them into the promise land. Only a true friend will remind his friend, even if the friends is God, of His word.
Are you a true friend to those you call "friends"? I hope that you are.
Thank you Shannon! :)
Much Love,
Jamison
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Amazing Possibilities
Hello Dear Friends,
My Pastor preached an amazing message 2 weeks ago and I wanted to share with you the topic and a few of my thoughts on it. It is still blessing me this very day! I am hard pressed to think of a message that has touched my heart and life like this one has. His message was entitled, "This is the year of amazing possibilities"! His scripture reference came from Joshua 17:14-18. He said it is time for us to take the mountain and cut down the trees (obstacles) that are in the way. In the way of what? In the way of your progress, growth in Jesus Christ and the amazing possibilities God has for your life!!!
Guys all I can say is that God can do some amazing things in our lives if we yield to Him and His perfect will. Will there be moments when we fall short and lose our way? Yes. But you have to repent, pick yourself up and get back on track.
Your heavenly Father loves you so much and He has had amazing things in store for you long before you were a twinkle in your mother's eye. Remember Jeremiah 29:11, "I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.". The word "think" is in present tense. Meaning He is currently thinking about you. Right now at this very moment God our Father has you on His mind!!! And what is He thinking of? I have know idea but I like to think that He is thinking about the amazing possibilities He has in store for us IF we choose to live for Him.
Some translations say "future" instead of "expected end" which I love because even though God already knows what our future has in store He is still presently thinking about it and the amazing things that are to come. I don't know about you but just sitting hear and typing that gets me all stirred!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!
Our God is so amazing Himself why wouldn't an amazing God have amazing possibilities lined up for His children! If that is not enough to make you shout Hallelujah well I don't what else to say! So I will just say, Hallelujah again!
Be blessed my dear amazing friends!
Much Love,
Jamison
My Pastor preached an amazing message 2 weeks ago and I wanted to share with you the topic and a few of my thoughts on it. It is still blessing me this very day! I am hard pressed to think of a message that has touched my heart and life like this one has. His message was entitled, "This is the year of amazing possibilities"! His scripture reference came from Joshua 17:14-18. He said it is time for us to take the mountain and cut down the trees (obstacles) that are in the way. In the way of what? In the way of your progress, growth in Jesus Christ and the amazing possibilities God has for your life!!!
Guys all I can say is that God can do some amazing things in our lives if we yield to Him and His perfect will. Will there be moments when we fall short and lose our way? Yes. But you have to repent, pick yourself up and get back on track.
Your heavenly Father loves you so much and He has had amazing things in store for you long before you were a twinkle in your mother's eye. Remember Jeremiah 29:11, "I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.". The word "think" is in present tense. Meaning He is currently thinking about you. Right now at this very moment God our Father has you on His mind!!! And what is He thinking of? I have know idea but I like to think that He is thinking about the amazing possibilities He has in store for us IF we choose to live for Him.
Some translations say "future" instead of "expected end" which I love because even though God already knows what our future has in store He is still presently thinking about it and the amazing things that are to come. I don't know about you but just sitting hear and typing that gets me all stirred!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!
Our God is so amazing Himself why wouldn't an amazing God have amazing possibilities lined up for His children! If that is not enough to make you shout Hallelujah well I don't what else to say! So I will just say, Hallelujah again!
Be blessed my dear amazing friends!
Much Love,
Jamison
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Time To Worship
This Labor Day weekend has been a wonderful no laboring weekend for me. Even though it did include some housework. So far this weekend I have been able to have more time to just sit and worship our Lord. The past 2 days have been great so far! He has truly poured out His love on me and for that I cannot say thank you enough.
The reason for me writing this post today is to encourage you to take a little extra time to just sit or knell or layout before the Lord and tell God how awesome He is! Tell Him how amazing He is! Tell Him how great He is! Our God is a wonderful God and He loves to hear the praises of His people. I truly believe that when our praises go up blessings come down! There is no one like our God! No one can do the wonderful things our God can do! No on can love us the way our God loves us and He showed us just how much He loved us by sending us His only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins and resurrecting Him from the dead that we may have eternal life with Him. How wonderful, awesome, amazing, glorious, loving and great is our God!
Much Love,
Jamison
The reason for me writing this post today is to encourage you to take a little extra time to just sit or knell or layout before the Lord and tell God how awesome He is! Tell Him how amazing He is! Tell Him how great He is! Our God is a wonderful God and He loves to hear the praises of His people. I truly believe that when our praises go up blessings come down! There is no one like our God! No one can do the wonderful things our God can do! No on can love us the way our God loves us and He showed us just how much He loved us by sending us His only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins and resurrecting Him from the dead that we may have eternal life with Him. How wonderful, awesome, amazing, glorious, loving and great is our God!
Much Love,
Jamison
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