The Big Comeback

We have come to the end of the month today marks the last day of June before we usher in a new month Boy time is moving as we are preparing ourselves for the new week ahead lets take the time to focus on this. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. —1 John 1:9 Chad Pennington is a former American football player who has suffered multiple career-threatening injuries. Twice, his injuries forced him to endure surgery, months of physical therapy, and weeks of training to get back onto the field. Yet, both times he not only returned to playing but he also excelled at such a high level that he was named Comeback Player of the Year in the National Football League. For Pennington, his efforts were an expression of his determination to return to football. Spiritually, when sin and failure break our relationship with God and sideline our service, determination alone is not what restores us to rightness with God and usefulness in His kingdom. When we are sidelined because of sin, the path to a comeback is confession as well. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). For us to be able to recover from our spiritual failings, we are absolutely dependent on the One who gave Himself for us. And that gives us hope. Christ, who died for us, loves us with an everlasting love and will respond with grace as we confess our faults to Him. Through confession, we can find His gracious restoration—the greatest of all comebacks. —Bill Crowder Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. —Elliott Confession is the path that leads to restoration. Bible in a year: Job 17-19; Acts 10:1-23 Insight In today’s reading we see how God has provided a gracious means of cleansing us from our personal sins and reestablishing fellowship with God. It comes through confession of sin and redirecting our choices to the path of obedience (1 John 1:9).

Do No Harm

The end of the week has approach and as we are gearing up for the weekend I hope that your Summer is starting off with a Blast. Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. —Romans 13:10 Many consider the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates as the father of Western medicine. He understood the importance of following moral principles in the practice of medicine, and is credited with writing the Hippocratic Oath, which still serves as an ethical guide for today’s medical doctors. One key concept of the oath is “to do no harm.” It implies that a physician will do only what he thinks will benefit his patients. The principle of doing no harm extends to our relationships with others in everyday life. In fact, benevolence is central to New Testament teaching about loving others. In reflecting on the law of God, Paul sees that love is the intent behind many biblical commands: “Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law” (Rom. 13:10). Each day as we follow Jesus Christ our Savior, we are faced with choices that will affect the lives of others. When we choose a course of action, we should ask ourselves, “Does this reflect Christ’s concern for others, or am I only concerned for myself?” Such a sensitivity demonstrates the love of Christ that seeks to heal the broken and help those in need. —Dennis Fisher Lord, I admit that it is easy to be consumed with my own wants and needs. Thank You that You showed us how to be concerned for others too. Help me to follow Your example in caring for others. Caring for the burdens of others helps us to forget about our own. Bible in a year: Job 8-10; Acts 8:26-40 Insight Paul’s words in today’s passage remind us of Jesus’ words to the young teacher of the law who asked what he needed to do to inherit eternal life (Luke 10:25-29). Love for God and neighbor is the epitome, fulfillment, and intention of all the laws of the Old Testament. In Luke, Jesus went on to say who our neighbor is and what love for that person should look like (vv.30-37). Paul does a similar thing for the people at the church in Rome. After telling them to love their neighbor in chapter 13, he goes on to tell them in chapter 14 to consider the effect their actions will have on their neighbor. Love is to guide all our actions.

Celebrating 30 Years of Purple Rain! June 25, 1984-June 25, 2014

It's been 30 years since Purple Rain WOW! I can't believe it on this day June 25, 1984 the world of music and the music industry changed when Prince drop this Movie and the Soundtrack to go along with it called Purple Rain.Here is my story as I reflect on this day 30 years ago,many may know that I was a BIG Michael Jackson fan before I became a Prince fan at a very young age a friend of the family had given me Michael Jackson Thriller album and I used to walk around the house with it that was until my cousin came along and introduce me to the Man we call Prince. Here is where my world change My cousin had introduce me to this man we call Prince but as a child when my cousin told me that she was a fan of his music my reaction was Who would name there child Prince. I was 3 or 4 years old when my cousin took me 2 see this movie, I can remember it like it was yesterday I asked my cousin was the movie scary and she said NO and seat in my Moms lap through the whole entire movie and after seeing the movie I see why he is called Prince and I have NEVER looked back. This Movie and Soundtrack changed my life I have been supporting Prince ever since. Thank You God for Prince and the Wonderful Music he has given me and the World. Prince truly is a Blessed Man Of God. The Premiere Of Purple Rain The Song that changed my Life

Remembering Michael Jackson 5 Years Ago Today June 25, 2009-June 25, 2014

WOW! I can't believe it's been 5 years already. I will never forget the day that Millions not only lost an Icon but it was the day that the music died and the world went still when we lost our beloved MJ. On June 25, 2009 my world turned upside down I will never forget that day. I had just woken up and was starting the day off very Happy and optimistic until my brother was on the computer and he shout out Michael is DEAD and I said No he is not and then my phone started to ring and it was my Best Friend and I reassured her that MJ was NOT DEAD until my Aunt called and told me that MJ was dead and that's when I told her no he is not dead and that's when I turned on the News to hear the horrible news that Michael Jackson had died as I was watching the news my cousin called and we talked briefly about Michael saying that we were going to grow Old with Michael Jackson we NEVER imagine the sudden a tragic death of Micheal,and that's when I had to call my best friend back to let her know the sad news that Michael Jackson had passed away, for a moment I had an outer body experience and I was in a state of Shock and AWW The man that I was the biggest supporter of had died it felt like the world had STOP and I couldn't stop crying I cried so hard that my heart was hurting. So on this day 5 years later I am Celebrating the Life of our King Of Pop he will FOREVER REIGN in the life of Millions all over the World. 5 years ago today this is What Millions ALL over the world heard. Michael you will NEVER be forgotten your music, life and legacy will remain in our heart forever.

Restored By The Master

Here we are again getting ready to start a New Week. As we start this Week let's keep or minds focus and our spirits uplifted with hope. [You] have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him. —Colossians 3:10 Over the centuries, many attempts have been made to restore damaged and time-worn masterpieces of art. While some of these efforts have skillfully preserved the original work of artists, others have actually damaged many works of genius, including ancient Greek statues and at least two paintings by da Vinci. In Paul’s letter to the Christians at Colosse, he described a restoration process that is impossible in the world of art. It’s a restoration of God’s people. Paul wrote, “You have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him” (Col. 3:9-10). This is no attempt at renovating the work of a deceased artist. It is a spiritual renewal from the living God who created us and gave us new life in His Son, Jesus Christ. His forgiveness brightens the colors of our lives while His grace sharpens the lines of His purpose for us. The canvas of our lives is in the skilled hands of our Lord who knows who and what He designed us to be. No matter how sin-damaged and dirty we may be, there is hope for renewal and restoration. The Master Artist is alive and at work within us. —David McCasland Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing. —Lyte Jesus specializes in restoration. Bible in a year: Esther 9-10; Acts 7:1-21 Insight Today’s reading reminds us of two influences in our lives (vv.9-10). One is “the old man,” that is, the person we were before trusting Christ. The other is “the new man” who is becoming more like Christ. We are to “put off” the behavior patterns of our old ways and “put on” the new character qualities of Christ.

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

WOW! I can't believe it, is it here Summer where did the time go ALL I know is that it went by so fast. It's like that song says Funny How Time Flies When Your Having Fun. So as millions of us Celebrate this first day of Summer, I'm Excited to see all the festivities of 2014 from Movies, Music, Sports and Concerts. So I just wanted 2 wish U and yours a HAPPIE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER! May it be a BLAST!

Forgotten Memories

FRIDAY is in Da House and we have alot to rejoice about weather it be Family, Friends or Love ones lets take a moment to reflect not only on this week BUT let also focus in on ALL those special memories or moment that brought us so much joy and excitement into our lives.Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. —Psalm 103:2 Recently, a friend from my youth emailed me a picture of our junior high track team. The grainy black-and-white snapshot showed a vaguely familiar group of teens with our two coaches. I was instantly swept back in time to happy memories of running the mile and the half-mile in track meets. Yet even as I enjoyed remembering those days, I found myself thinking about how easily I had forgotten them and moved on to other things. As we make our way on the journey of life, it is easy to forget places, people, and events that have been important to us along the way. Time passes, yesterday fades, and we become obsessed with the concerns of the moment. When this happens, we can also forget just how good God has been to us. Perhaps that is why David remembered as he wrote, “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” (Ps. 103:1-2). Never is this remembrance more needed than when the heartaches of life crowd in on us. When we are feeling overwhelmed and forgotten, it’s important to recall all that He has done for us. In remembering, we find the encouragement to trust Him in the present and for the future. —Bill Crowder When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. —Oatman Remembering God’s faithfulness in the past strengthens us for the future. Bible in a year: Esther 1-2; Acts 5:1-21 Insight Many of the psalms refer to the miraculous and wonderful deeds of God in Israel’s history (see Pss. 44, 78, 89, 90, 105). Today’s psalm asks the reader to remember not God’s deeds but God’s character and the gracious benefits He gives to His people. God’s benefits—forgiveness, healing, redemption, and crowning with lovingkindness and mercy—have always been available to God’s people and are still available today (Ps. 103:3-5). These benefits are rooted in God’s character, which the psalmist describes in verse 8. This verse reminds the reader of God’s own description of His character in the book of Exodus: “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth” (34:6).