He calls me Beloved

loveismycommandment: Something just came to me. When we label the people we’re reaching out to as...

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:13:39 -0700

Something just came to me.

When we label the people we’re reaching out to as “the lost”, we’ve already set up this us versus them mentality in our hearts.

Jesus didn’t see lost people. He simply saw hurting people made in the image and likeness of His Father who needed to be loved and healed.

There’s a reason why prostitutes, tax collectors, and the worst of the worst flocked to Jesus of Nazareth.

"God loves you the same, whether you’re sinning or not. God’s love does not come and go. God is not..."

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:25:30 -0700

“God loves you the same, whether you’re sinning or not. God’s love does not come and go. God is not caught off guard by your sins. God Himself and His love are eternal and unchanging. That overwhelmed and grateful feeling you’re almost letting yourself feel right now will make you a better Christian than all the guilt in the world ever could.”

- Unka Glen (unkaglen.tumblr.com)

:: ROAR ::: deergoeshome: The Devil tells me I’m ugly, because he is jealous that...

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:59:24 -0700

:: ROAR ::: deergoeshome: The Devil tells me I’m ugly, because he is jealous that...:

deergoeshome:

The Devil tells me I’m ugly, because he is jealous that he wasn’t made in the image of God.

The Devil says I’m rejected, but only because God cast him out of heaven.

The Devil tells me that I’m unworthy, but only because he knows God values me over him.

The Devil says that I’m unlovable, but only because he knows that God loves me more than anything in the whole world.

The Devil tells me that I’ve messed up too much to be saved, but only because his mistakes cost him eternity.

The Devil says that I’m imperfect, because he wants me to forget that Christ died to make me pure.

The Kingdom Within: Family Ecosystem: Intimacy

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:55:05 -0700

The Kingdom Within: Family Ecosystem: Intimacy:

luke1721:

So far we have seen Mercy, Grace, and Honor. Now we are going to step into Intimacy.

If you have ever read or heard Danny Silk talk about intimacy you have heard this catchy phrase “In-to-me-you-see.” And while Seeing into some ones life is a requirement to build intimacy with them, seeing some…

salempeters: // “The devil isn’t that big. He wants to keep you thinking that you are working...

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:45:10 -0700

salempeters:

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“The devil isn’t that big. He wants to keep you thinking that you are working toward your freedom, when the truth is I have set you free. You are working from it.”-Papa

Yeahhhh

LOL

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:44:11 -0700

LOL

:: ROAR ::: power and love

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:39:51 -0700

:: ROAR ::: power and love:

thecottonjin:

Too many of us spend our time memorizing Scriptures, using Jesus’ name, and claiming promises in an effort to get ahold of God’s power. Supernatural power has become the most desired commodity instead of love. But God never told us to seek His power. He told us to seek Him.

The Bible doesn’t say ‘God is power.’ It says God is love.

Here’s the truth: either we can have faith to access the power of God or we can have love and become the power of God.

Faith is important, but faith without love is useless.

…

A person may not be a Christian, but if she truly loves people, she has more of God’s power than a Christian who doesn’t love. Love is unstoppable. It topples everything in its path. And all of God’s power resides in your love for people. When you love someone, you’re literally putting the power of the universe inside your heart. Nothing can withstand it.

-Misunderstood God pg. 199-200

izkyoot: Little Luna 画 akjsklglhsakldjf so precious

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:50:06 -0700

izkyoot:

Little Luna 画

akjsklglhsakldjf so precious

Jesus Pahhty.: the spouse.

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:46:42 -0700

Jesus Pahhty.: the spouse.:

whizzpopping:

Written by an anonymous girl:

You are a man of character, and hold yourself to a higher standard. Your eyes are on God. Integrity and love is what you live by. It’s like second nature to you. There’s no thought put into doing what’s right. You are humble and always esteem others higher then yourself. You have a servant mentality and always have others best interest at heart. You are hilarious and never find it necessary to be so serious all the time. You are confident in Christ and know your royal call. You are kind, not judgmental, and meek. The manner in which you love will reflect heavens heart. You will be ambitious and will bring the best out of me.

You are amazing to me. And I can’t wait to feel safe in your arms. I can’t wait to give you my love.

Written by an anonymous guy:

You are a woman of beauty. You know who you are. You will not be defined by another man, or compromise your boundaries. You will not be pushed around, you will stand for purity. You refuse to give anyone your heart, you demand that they pursue it, and prove that they can protect it. You are secure in who you are, you don’t live off the praises of others. You know that you don’t need me, but you want me. You know how to nurture and protect. You are gentle, yet you can be bold. You are radical but relatable. You can fight alone, but would rather fight alongside me. You are full of emotions, but never bound by them. You are the standard of beauty in my life, and I will be your biggest encourager. I will believe in you more than you believe in yourself. I can’t wait to let down the walls of my heart and bare all I am to one.

msestarlee: Such a powerful video that anyone that struggles...

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:32:44 -0700

msestarlee:

Such a powerful video that anyone that struggles with their identity and beauty should see.

fo Dianuh

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:24:40 -0700

fo Dianuh

wherearemycows: oyeeee

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:23:16 -0700

wherearemycows:

oyeeee

wherearemycows: always.

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:23:08 -0700

wherearemycows:

always.

LOL

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:22:59 -0700

LOL

reformationforjesus: Wrecked.onfireforgod: Everyone in the...

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:03:45 -0700

reformationforjesus:

Wrecked.

onfireforgod:

Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat.
Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly.
To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been was a gaping hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot has appeared to have been badly broken at one time, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner. His tail has long since been lost, leaving only the smallest stub, which he would constantly jerk and twitch. Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby striped-type, except for the sores covering his head, neck, even his shoulders with thick, yellowing scabs.
Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. “That’s one UGLY cat!!”
All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave.
Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around feet in forgiveness. Whenever he spied children, he would come running meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If you ever picked him up he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.
One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbors huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment I could hear his screams, and I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly’s sad life was almost at an end.
Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back legs and lower back twisted grossly out of shape, a gaping tear in the white strip of fur that ran down his front. As I picked him up and tried to carry him home I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. I must be hurting him terribly I thought.
Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear - Ugly, in so much pain, suffering and obviously dying was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly battled-scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion.
At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain.
Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly. Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful. He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To give my total to those I cared for.

Many people want to be richer, more successful, well liked, beautiful, but for me, I will always try to be Ugly.

Woah.
Almost in tears!

loveismycommandment: Kim Walker speaking on her experience of...

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:19:38 -0700

loveismycommandment:

Kim Walker speaking on her experience of the love of God.

She is such a beautiful person.

Guys, this so worth watching.

Photo

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:48:08 -0700

dpltvo: Good News

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:44:39 -0700

dpltvo: Good News:

diplateevo:

There is a joy and fearlessness in sharing “good news”.

But what if the “good news” we hear about doesn’t actually feel like “good news”, but more like religious duty and obligation?

Perhaps that’s the reason why so many Christians are hesitant to share this “good news”. Perhaps that’s the reason why we would rather bring people to a building where we are comfortable than go to where they are at. Perhaps that’s the reason why we are eager to hide Christ from other areas in our life. Perhaps that’s the reason why we would rather pray behind closed doors than go out into the open.

What if we were actually sure that what we had to say would change someone’s life? What if we were actually sure that the one living in us was the one everyone wanted? What if we actually moved like Jesus on this earth?

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bashing on the church. I just wonder why Christians are so fearful when we have been given everything we need to turn cities upside down.

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. - John 8:32

Needed to read this right now.

msestarlee: Won’t you dance with me, oh lover of my soul.

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:06:12 -0700

msestarlee:

Won’t you dance with me, oh lover of my soul.

"Filling the Bowls of Intercession"?

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:41:55 -0700

"Filling the Bowls of Intercession"?:

reformationforjesus:

Have preachers telling you that you need to ‘fill the bowls of intercession’ with 24/7 prayer and fasting so God will ‘pour out His Spirit’?

Think again :)