jaye martin & leaders

Stay Connected!

2012-02-01T07:56:00.005-06:00

Think about of all the screens and devices that are present today!! (phone screen, text screen, e-mail screen, twitter screen, and more) Be careful that modern day tools meant to add time and people to life could actually disconnect people from true face to face connections and relationships that help lead people to the Lord!(we were made by God for relationship!)! God's Word is full of much

Making a way through the jungle gym

2012-01-26T09:30:00.003-06:00

"Make Your ways known to me, Lord, teach me your paths... Remember, Lord, Your compassion and Your faithful love, for they have existed from antiquity." -Psalm 25:4, 6 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) Last night, while I was volunteering with kids for church, a small group of toddlers discovered a foam jungle-gym looking thing in the room. It looked like something you'd see in a gymnastics

Expect Challenges

2012-01-23T06:53:00.003-06:00

Problems with Prayer? “Expect Challenges”II Cor. 12:7-10, I Cor. 1:26-31, James 1: 2-3 On Christmas day 2012 Charles Schulz Peanuts Classic comic strip published in the Houston Chronicle depicted Linus upset about something and talking earnestly with Charlie Brown. Linus explained how he had gotten the bike and train set he’d asked for. He got the ball glove he’d put on his list.

Problems with Prayer?

2012-01-22T06:50:00.006-06:00

“I Thank God For Unanswered Prayers”, Garth BrooksJeremiah 29:10-13, Hebrews 11: 17-19, Genesis 22: 1-22, James 2: 21-23 Garth Brooks wrote a song that has a nice sentiment, but is incorrect theologically. His quote was “I Thank God for Unanswered Prayers,” recounting things he’d wanted in life that did not work out the way he had prayed. Primarily, the song focuses on a lost

Spiritual Exercise 3: Run the Race!

2012-01-20T09:28:00.001-06:00

"Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entanges, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down at the right had of the throne of

hold tight

2012-01-19T10:35:00.001-06:00

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed. You know those who taught you, and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man

God's Love Never Fails!

2012-01-18T10:42:00.006-06:00

1 Corinthians 13 The Message (MSG)The Way of Love"If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God's Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, "Jump," and it jumps, but I don't love, I'm nothing. If I give everything I own to the poor

The Phone Booth Solution

2012-01-17T16:12:00.000-06:00

Does God Change as a Result of Our Prayers? Part 6: The Phone Booth SolutionGenesis 18 -19:27, Jonah In the dark, a man was outside a phone booth trying to see the phone numbers in a phone book by pulling the phone book outside the booth to see the book in a street light. Someone walked by and suggested that he enter the phone booth and close the door to see. You see, old time phone

Can we really Pray without Ceasing?

2012-01-16T14:10:00.001-06:00

Phil 4:8, I John 5:14-15, I Thess. 5:17 God never intended us to walk about in an otherwise evil world without His presence there with us on a daily basis. Instead, He always wants to be in communication with us. I Thess. 5:17 reminds us we should pray without ceasing. How does that look in real life? Are we supposed to sit around at a church alter doing nothing but praying? No, God wants us

Do you think it’s come to that?

2012-01-15T07:05:00.003-06:00

Does God Change as a Result of Our Prayers?Prayer? - Do you think it’s come to that?I Thess. 5:17 and James 5: 13-18, Romans 8:26, Matt. 6:9-13 Pastor Karl Elkins says the best prayer he had ever heard came from a woman whose life was crashing in. Her husband had left her, he was behind in paying child support to her, her boss was insensitive, and he didn’t care about her

Remove Hindrances: Spiritual Activity #2 for 2012

2012-01-13T08:00:00.003-06:00

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." (Hebrews 12:1) Today's thought follows directly in line with Kelly's blog from yesterday about disciplining our bodies to "run the race." We are told in this verse to "throw off

a race well-worth the run

2012-01-12T14:45:00.002-06:00

"Don't you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize. Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. However, they do it to receive a crown that will fade away, but we a crown that will never fade away. Therefore I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one who beats the air. Instead, I

Does God Change as a Result of our Prayers? Part 3

2012-01-10T06:30:00.008-06:00

Timing? - The Sponge Game. (I Sam. 1, Matt. 6: 25-34, Gen. 37:5- 42:8)How often do you get your answers to prayer with lots of time to spare? How often have you correctly predicted the miraculous answer to the prayer you have been repeating for years? You still don’t have the answer you have been praying for? You are not alone. Joseph had a vision from God that someday his brothers would bow

Does God Change as a Result of Our Prayers? Part 2

2012-01-09T06:00:00.000-06:00

Part 2 – Is there an “Adjustment Bureau”? Job 23:13, Psalms 33:11, Malachi 3:6 In 2011 a movie was released that asked a theological question in the format of a romantic adventure flick. A boy meets a girl who was not in God’s plan for him, but true love changes God’s plan for the couple and the future surrounding them. It was called “The Adjustment Bureau” and it propounded the

Does God Change as a Result of Our Prayers? Part 1

2012-01-08T16:02:00.000-06:00

Part 1 – Did Jesus Need to Pray? Matt. 26: 36-46 Matt. 6: 9-13 When we tune into a radio station we have to tune into a very specific frequency. If you have one of those old-style dial radios you know you have to turn the knob to find the station you seek, and you can easily miss it, run by it, or get interference from another station if you are not precisely tuned to the correct

Introducing Dana Martin

2012-01-07T15:06:00.002-06:00

"And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart" (Eccl. 4:12, NASB). Happy New Year! I thank God for each of you, our faithful followers, who stick with us through thick and thin! I am grateful for you and for Tracy Jones, Sharon Beougher, and Kelli Martin who continue to blog, even when I am unfaithful. God bless Kristi

"Spiritual Exercise in the New Year": 1st Exercise

2012-01-06T13:29:00.000-06:00

Hebrews 12:1-3: "Therefore, since we are surprised by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him, endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down on the right hand

God Has Great Plans For You!

2012-01-04T07:08:00.008-06:00

Please Read and memorize Jeremiah 29:11-13. With those promises in your heart, begin to evaluate your life goals:♥Are your goals and plans specific? ♥Are your goals and plans God centered? ♥What changes do you need to make in order to set and meet the goals and plans God has for your life? ♥Who can you share Jeremiah 29:11-13 with that needs JESUS & the HOPE that these promises give? •Keep a

More of Jesus 2012!

2011-12-29T00:26:00.000-06:00

"And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people" Luke 2:52 (HCSB) 2012 A Year To Increase In JESUS! That is one of the deepest prayers of my heart for the New Year...that Jesus will Increase in my life so that I will keep growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God to reach others for Jesus! Since the day I ran to Jesus I have been DESPERATE for HIM in

God's Greatest Gift!

2011-12-21T05:00:00.002-06:00

God's Greatest Gift is not found under a tree! This Christmas, I pray, that you receive so many "gifts" that only God can give... Jesus is going from life to life, home to home, looking for those that will open their heart and make room for Him to live forever! There was "no room for Him" in the Inn over 2000 years ago, have you made room for JESUS and invited HIM to come INN to your life? Who

Persecution Pointers

2011-12-13T09:55:00.001-06:00

Let’s look at some very practical pointers that can help when objections to accepting Christ are voiced. 1. Be calm. Keep focused. 2 Timothy 4:5“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” 2. Always be ready. Be gentle and respectful.1 Peter 3:15“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always

A Love Letter from God

2011-12-12T16:25:00.000-06:00

A Love Letter from God compiled by Dr. Bill Gaultiere Dear (insert your name), I love you! (John 3:16) I chose you when I planned creation (Ephesians 1:11-12) and I made you in my image (Genesis 1:27), knitting you together in your mother's womb (Psalm 139:13). I know the number of the hairs on your head (Matthew 10:30) and I am familiar with all your ways (Psalm 139:3). My thoughts of you are

Simple Anti-Stress Time Management!

2011-12-07T05:57:00.009-06:00

Accept the life-time anti-stress guarantee that Jesus offers us all: Jesus said, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus said to them, "Come aside by yourselves to a deserted

Unexpected Joy

2011-12-05T15:35:00.001-06:00

"9"Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. 10"If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. 11"These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. 12"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. 13"Greater

Women Surrounding the Birth of Jesus: Elizabeth

2011-12-02T10:22:00.001-06:00

Scripture Reference - Luke 1:5-25; 1:39-45 Elizabeth AND Zechariah both came from priestly lines. Elizabeth was the from the daughters of Aaron. Though she and Zechariah were a godly couple, they were not able to have children most of their lives---UNTIL the angel came to tell Zechariah that Elizabeth would bear him a son and to name him John. Elizabeth's pregnancy was a miracle in her old age

An Unknown Name, But Not an Unknown Action

2011-12-01T08:00:00.001-06:00

Do you know who Jochebed is? I didn't until I was reading a book about women in the Bible. Jochebed is the mother of Moses! As the mother of a newborn boy, Jochebed had a real predicament. Pharaoh had ordered every son born to Jew to be thrown into the Nile River. However, she knew she could not just let her son die. Motivated by her trust in God and love for her little son, Jochebed took a

Gifted2Go Forgive!

2011-11-30T03:13:00.007-06:00

"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Matthew 6:14-15 "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13Christmas, The Season of Giving, represents one of

storytelling through art

2011-11-24T08:59:00.000-06:00

"Jesus said, 'Everyone who drinks from this water will get thirsty again. But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again - ever! In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up within him for eternal life'" (John 4:13-14, HCSB). Recently, I went to a henna party and found out more about how missionaries are finding a new way

Generation to Generation

2011-11-18T10:36:00.001-06:00

"Great is he LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of you mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty--and I will meditate on your wonderful works." Psalm 145:3-5 I was blessed to be able to go to the Women's Forum in Nashville, TN last weekend at Lifeway. As leaders, you should plan

New Thanksgiving Tree!

2011-11-16T07:49:00.008-06:00

John 15:5-8 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to

"Sewing" Seeds of Evangelism (Acts 9:36-42)

2011-11-04T08:00:00.003-05:00

Dorcas (also known as Tabitha in Aramaic) was a woman of influence in her home town of Joppa. Scripture says “she was always doing good and helping the poor.” (Acts 9:36). In the very next verse Scripture says: “she became sick and died.” (Peter happened to be in a nearby town called Lydda, and the disciples sent two men to him a begged him to: “Please come at once!” (9:38) Peter went

The Season of Thankfulness to God!

2011-11-02T08:01:00.003-05:00

♥2 Thessalonians 2:13♥ "As for us, we can’t help but THANK GOD for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always THANKFUL that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth."This time of the year is one of my favorite! Attitudes of Gratitude are all around us as we

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Mistake #15

2011-10-30T06:25:00.019-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 15 – don’t quit! never give up! In conclusion Working with men is a great experience. Most often, they say what they mean and don’t have a hidden agenda. Respect them and serve them

Take Advantage of the Moment

2011-10-28T08:00:00.002-05:00

II Kings 5 shows a great testimony of a young girl whose name is not even mentioned in the Bible and who only appears in one verse. If you have your Bible handy, read the chapter. Naaman was a captain in King Aram’s army. Verse one tells us that he was a great man, a valiant warrior, and was highly respected……BUT he had leprosy. The Aramean army had gone out and had taken a young girl

sweeter than honey

2011-10-27T13:57:00.005-05:00

"How sweet Your word is to my taste - sweeter than honey to my mouth" (Psalm 119:103). An excerpt from the devotional, Women at Southern: A Walk Through Psalms made me think today, so wanted to share: "How sweet is God's Word to you? It says 'to my taste' (v. 103). I take that to mean, God personalizes His Word for each of us, to what we need to hear from Him at that particular moment.

Don't Look Back!

2011-10-26T10:05:00.004-05:00

"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Mistake #14

2011-10-25T06:07:00.009-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 14 - Be a Godly woman in your attitude, dress, and actions. Act, dress, and live with an attitude that will honor Christ. In this day and age, we have completely

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Mistake #13

2011-10-24T07:05:00.010-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 13 - Appropriate nesting One of the things that my husband taught me was that men don’t trust women who don’t nest in their offices. As an attorney, he has worked with

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Mistake #12

2011-10-23T06:02:00.011-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 12 - Leave your emotions at home I wish that I had mastered the tears by now. I remember how many times I would get teary eyed when someone would talk about people coming

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Mistake #11

2011-10-22T07:59:00.012-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 11 - Don’t go over his head – stay under authority Have you ever watched women? They seem to want to get ahead by jumping outside the system. Instead of becoming the

A Woman of Prayer

2011-10-21T16:41:00.000-05:00

When thinking back over people I know using their giftedness to bring people to Christ I immediately thought of a pastor's wife, Mrs. C. C. Warren in Charlotte, N.C. She was the pastor's wife when I started going to this little Baptist church at the end of my street after being brought up in a large chuch of a different denomination. My parents were very faithful in making sure we were involved

2011-10-20T08:33:00.003-05:00

"For God, who said, 'Let there be light in the darkness,' has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Corinthians 4:6, New Living Translation). This past weekend, my friend and I were helping teach a preschool class, and this week the lesson was on the first day of Creation. After the lesson, my friend asked, "What did

JESUS is LORD!

2011-10-19T09:21:00.007-05:00

JESUS is EVERYTHING that everyone is searching for, yearning for, and SO MUCH MORE!!Please Share Jesus with someone today, they will THANK GOD that you did!!The Powerful Life-Changing Names of God!!!! ELOHIM......Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1 meaning "God", a reference to God's power and might. ADONAI......Malachi 1:6 meaning "Lord", a reference to the Lordship of God. JEHOVAH--YAHWEH.....Genesis 2:4

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Mistake #10

2011-10-18T06:56:00.010-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 10 - Don’t rescue everyone else Men may like to fix things but women like to fix people. Working with men and with the team means that we must not try to fix those we

15 mistakes I made while working w/men: Mistake #9

2011-10-17T06:53:00.007-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 9 - Be a team player I think that I have been able to learn this by watching the men interact. Have you ever noticed that the men seem to respect and respond to whoever

15 mistakes I made while working w/men: Mistake #8

2011-10-16T06:51:00.010-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 8 - Be an influencer – you don’t have to get the credit One of the joys of being a leader and a woman is that of knowing that we have been an influence. I have found it

15 mistakes I made while working w/men: Mistake #7

2011-10-15T06:48:00.008-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 7 - Birth things and grow them up In the church, there are so many things that need to be done and often the ministry to women can help by starting new ministries,

Letting Go & Letting God!

2011-10-12T10:28:00.006-05:00

"...they may be won without a word by behavior...but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God." 1 Peter 3:1b, 4 nasb LETTING GO TAKES LOVETo let go does not mean to stop caring,it means I can't do it for someone else.To let go is not to cut myself off,it's the realization I can't control another.To

15 mistakes I made while working w/men: Mistake #6

2011-10-11T05:46:00.008-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 6 - Show him respect Respect is something that every man needs. It is easy to show respect for men by listening, not rolling our eyes, watching our tone of voice, and

15 mistakes I made while working w/men: Mistake #5

2011-10-10T05:43:00.009-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 5 - Talk in bullets. I have found that I can usually tell whether an email is from a man or a woman by the length of it. Most of my emails from my bosses have been one to

15 mistakes I made while working w/men: Mistake #4

2011-10-09T05:40:00.011-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 4 - Listen more than you talk. As one who loves to talk, it is important that we are quieter around the men. I am not saying to not be yourself or to never engage in

15 mistakes I made while working w/men: Mistake #3

2011-10-08T05:21:00.010-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 3 - Protect your warrior and the babies. Our warriors or advocates will protect us but we need to return the favor. When someone makes a negative comment about our boss

A True Story

2011-10-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

Back in the 1950's there was a well known radio host/comedian/song writer in Hollywood named Carl Stuart Hamblen who was noted for his drinking, womanizing, partying etc. One of his bigger hits at the time was "I won't go hunting with you Jake, but I'll go chasing women." One day, along came a young preacher holding a tent revival. Hamblen had him on his radio show presumably to

You Are A Part Of The Body Of Christ!

2011-10-05T05:29:00.004-05:00

"God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as He chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you," nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and on those parts of the body

15 mistakes I made while working w/men: Mistake #2

2011-10-04T05:15:00.011-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. 2 - Relationships are essential. Developing relationships in the workplace is very important. I believe that women are mysterious to men. They don’t quite understand us

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2011-10-03T21:13:00.001-05:00

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15 mistakes I made while working w/men: Mistake #1

2011-10-03T05:13:00.005-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. Finally, I do have some tips for working with men that I’d love to share with you. I am not going to say that this is an exhaustive list, but I will tell you that they are

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Biblical reminders

2011-10-02T06:30:00.001-05:00

Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so also you must forgive. Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity. And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body,

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Men & Women are Different

2011-10-01T11:04:00.001-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home and as a result, made a commitment to Christ at a young age. I have been around church since I was in the womb and have lived to see and

"The World is Better Place Because..."

2011-09-30T08:00:00.019-05:00

"The World Is a Better Place Because . . ." Michelangelo didn't say, 'I don't do ceilings.'A German monk named Martin Luther didn't say, 'I don't do floors.'An Oxford Don named John Wesley didn't say, 'I don't do fields.'Moses didn't say, 'I don't do Pharaohs.'Ruth didn't say, 'I don't do arks and animals.'Mary didn't say, 'I don't do virgin births.'Mary Magdalene didn't say, 'I don't do feet.'

Sharing a GIFT of Prayer!

2011-09-28T09:34:00.005-05:00

A GIFT of Prayer!Ephesians 6: 19-20 "Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should."G od gives the words to share through prayer as you go! (v.19-20)I nvite others to pray for you as you pray and go! (v.19-20)F

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Gender differences

2011-09-25T06:00:00.019-05:00

Men and Women are Different I find it hard to believe that anyone who has seen toddlers playing has not noticed some distinct differences. Usually women who have had girls and boys both are emphatic about the differences between the sexes. I am told that little boys make noises and love to crash things. I know from having a daughter that I did not have to teach her to nurture her

15 mistakes I made while working with men: Intro

2011-09-24T11:56:00.000-05:00

Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord—you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, HCSB. I could not wait to get to staff meeting. I had long waited the day that I would be invited. There I sat, early of course, wide-eyed with my pencil and pad in hand, just waiting for

Good News for Broken People

2011-09-23T08:00:00.003-05:00

A young girl worked on a beautiful ceramic tray for her mother at school as a very special gift. When it was finished she was walking down the hall. She had been working on it for several weeks and she was very proud of it. As she carried it down the hall, she tripped and fell. The tray crushed to the floor and broke into several pieces. The little girl was devastated. She began to cry

renewed minds

2011-09-22T08:49:00.001-05:00

"{20} But that is not how you learned about the Messiah, {21} assuming you heard Him and were taught by Him, because the truth is in Jesus: {22} you took off your former way of life, the old man that is corrupted by deceitful desires; {23} you are being renewed in the spirit of your minds; you put on the new man, the one created according to God's [likeness] in righteousness and purity of the

"I Carry a Cross in My Pocket"

2011-09-16T08:00:00.002-05:00

"A Cross in My Pocket" (author unknown) I found this little poem recently that my grandfather, Cecil, always carried in his pocket. It not only brought back great memories of him, but reminded how important my daily life with Christ is! I carry a cross in my pocket A simple reminder to me Of the fact that I am a Christian No matter where

renewed strength

2011-09-15T08:33:00.005-05:00

"Rather, train yourself in godliness, for the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." -1 Timothy 4:7b-8, Holman Christian Standard Bible My professor who taught personal spiritual disciplines, who is also a medical doctor, reminded me one day of this verse. It still sticks

Being The Church Through The Fire!

2011-09-14T08:58:00.007-05:00

"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you...as though something strange were happening to you....as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when His glory is revealed...Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good." 1 Peter 4: 12, 13, 19 ESVMuch of Texas and many other

Garden of Success

2011-09-09T08:00:00.019-05:00

Garden of Success (source unknown) Plant 5 rows of Peas . . . Preparedness Promptness Perseverance Politeness Prayer Include 3 rows of Squash . . . Squash gossip. Squash criticism. Squash indifference Add 4 rows of Lettuce . . . Let us be faithful. Let us be loyal. Let us be unselfish. Let us love

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #10 Fatal Flaws

2011-09-06T16:17:00.001-05:00

"Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults" (Psalm 19:12, NASB). Today, we come to the end of our list of the top ten mistakes women leaders make. Of course, we cannot be limited to ten, but this is about all we can take! We will save the rest for a later time. :) Our tenth item on the list is the "fatal flaw(s)." You know exactly what I am talking about. This is the thing that

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #9 Not Involving Others

2011-09-05T18:28:00.001-05:00

"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer" (Acts 2:42, NASB). God called us to fellowship. He knew we needed one another. His desire is for us to work together as the body of Christ. As a leader, sometimes it is easier to work alone. Involving other people can be so exhausting and time-consuming. Many women

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #8 Not Mentoring or Being Mentored

2011-09-03T07:10:00.010-05:00

#8 Mentoring One of the keys that we see in the Christian world as well as the secular world is the need for women to be mentored. We see this as a biblical concept in Titus 2 but we also see it through the word of God. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing” (1 Thess. 5:11). As we think about this last challenge that especially

What God WON'T Ask

2011-09-02T08:00:00.064-05:00

"What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." (James 2:14

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #7 Not understanding the important of Relational Networking

2011-08-30T07:06:00.009-05:00

#7 Relational Networking An important aspect in women’s leadership is the relationships and networking that happens. Women are relational people. They are people who genuinely care about others and want to know them. They realize that God brings people into their lives for a reason and that there are no chance meetings. They understand the value of knowing where someone is coming

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #6 Not being Balanced

2011-08-29T05:59:00.002-05:00

#6 Balance The Proverbs 31 woman represents the ideal woman. She is one that was balanced in every area of her life. She made time for herself, her husband, and her children. She made sure that they were fed and had clothes to keep them warm. She got up early, worked all day, and stayed up late into the night. She did all kinds of things and yet she could not possibly have done them

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #5 Not being able to make a Decision

2011-08-28T05:52:00.003-05:00

#5 Decision making “Then we will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit” (Eph 4:14) . This verse follows Paul's discussion on the body of Christ. He states that we are to “walk worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience,

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #4 Not having Intergity

2011-08-27T06:02:00.002-05:00

#4 - Having no Integrity Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, because they will see God” Matt 5:8 . We are to be clean in heart. There should be no impurity in us. We should be free from a mixture of what is false or not genuine; blameless and innocent and unstained. I can hear the passion in Paul's voice when he tells of his prayer in Philippians 1:9-11: "And I pray this:

Count Your Blessings

2011-08-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever." (Psalm 118:1) If we could shrink the earth's population to a village of 100 people, with the existing ratios remaining the same, our world would consist of: 57 Asians, 21 Europeans, 14 N & S Americans, 8 Africans, 52 Females, 48 Males, 30 Whites, 70 Non-Whites, 30 Christians, 70 non-Christians, 6 people would own 59% of the

Back 2 School Praying!

2011-08-24T09:53:00.008-05:00

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it" Proverbs 22:6 ESV "Point your kids in the right direction—when they're old they won't be lost." Proverbs 22:6 msg "Whose child is this?" I asked one day Seeing a little one out at play "Mine", said the parent with a tender smile "Mine to keep a little while To bathe his hands and comb his hair ......

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #3 Not taking Courageous Risks

2011-08-23T06:03:00.002-05:00

#3 Courageous Risk-taking If we long to make a difference in the life we have on this earth, then we must be willing to be courageous and take risks. There is a great lesson that God gave to Joshua in Joshua 1:3-9. The Israelites were preparing to cross the Jordan into the Promised Land. God told them in verse 3-5 that He would give them every place where they set their feet. He would

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #2 Not being passionate about what they are doing

2011-08-22T06:00:00.015-05:00

#2 Not being passionate about what they are doing Passion and purpose is something that only God can give. Effective women leaders are passionate and have a biblical direction to their passion. Think about the women leaders that you know. Chances are that God has given them a passion for something and they are enthusiastic about that purpose that God has called them to. Women follow

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make - #1 Not being faithful with small

2011-08-21T06:00:00.003-05:00

#1 Not being faithful with small His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' (Matthew 25:21, ESV). Has God given you something to do, but you have not gotten around to doing it yet? Hmm...then you just broke the first law of my list of things that net in you being an

Top Ten Mistakes Women Leaders Make

2011-08-20T00:34:00.002-05:00

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21, ESV). If you have been in leadership for very long, you've made a few mistakes. I've done alot of research in the area (both in Christian and

Conversation Seasoned with Grace

2011-08-19T08:00:00.004-05:00

"The tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell." (James 3:5-6) I was looking through some interesting papers at my Mom's house this

Overwhelmed?

2011-08-15T11:32:00.000-05:00

A new semester begins today at Southern Seminary. I am already feeling overwhelmed...and I am a teacher! I cannot even imagine what the students are feeling. (With my dissertation still looming over my head, maybe I can imagine...) Read these selected verses from Psalm 41 (ESV). They brought peace to my soul this morning: 41:1 Listen to me in silence, O coastlands; let the peoples renew their

II John 12,13

2011-08-12T08:00:00.001-05:00

"I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. The children of your chosen sister send their greetings." (II John 12,13) Isn't it neat to see how John ends this short letter? He starts out sharing his heart and affection for the recipients and he closes it with affection and

Planning Ahead With Purpose!

2011-08-10T08:46:00.008-05:00

"A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! The way of life winds upward for the wise, That he may turn away from hell below." Proverbs 15:23-24 NKJV "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:..." Ecc.3:1 NKJV I love how God created the seasons and how He causes them to change...just about every 3 months. Right now,

Overcoming Fear

2011-08-08T01:00:00.002-05:00

"For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me His prisoner; but join with {me} in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in

The Response: A Day of Prayer

2011-08-06T09:59:00.000-05:00

Today, thousands gather in Houston, Texas for a day of prayer for our nation. To listen to The Response Livestream, go to this link: http://theresponseusa.com/ Join us as we pray for of nation. What is your response? How does God want you to be involved?

II John 7-11

2011-08-05T08:00:00.003-05:00

"Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist. Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God, whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father

Henna Drawing Contest

2011-08-04T17:44:00.001-05:00

Announcing: Henna Drawing Contest! Jaye Martin Group (JMG) will choose up to five simple drawings for use in henna evangelism. Those with wiinning original designs will be paid $50 for each one. Selected designs should follow these guidelines: Submissions should be one design per page, 8 1/2" x 11", in PDF or scanned format. If selected, originator agrees to send the original document,

CALL on Him!

2011-08-03T09:18:00.006-05:00

"One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray..." Luke 11:1In "HeartCall: A New Heart" (http://www.namb.net/heartcall/), which is a free downloadable simple discipleship guide, session seven teaches about Prayer! I would like to share with you the simple Pattern for Prayer - A CALL to Prayer that is written in "A New

change

2011-08-01T22:09:00.000-05:00

“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the skins burst, the wine spills out, and the skins are ruined. But they put new wine into fresh wineskins, and both are preserved” (Matt 9:17, HCSB). Change is difficult, even when it is the right thing to do. Sometimes as a ministry leader, we need to lead change. In fact, change is a necessary part of the Christian life. We are to

Thank You, Bro.Steve & Karen!

2011-07-27T10:09:00.007-05:00

"Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith." Hebrews 13:7 (HCSB) "Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith." Hebrews 13:7 (NASB)"Appreciate your leaders who gave you the Word of God. Take a good look at the way they live, and

II John 3

2011-07-22T08:00:00.002-05:00

"Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love." (II John 3) This verse is John's greeting to the "chosen lady and her children" [whom most scholars believe to be a local church and its members rather than an individual; however, either interpretation does not change the meaning of this passage.] John emphasizes three

Unmatched Faithfulness

2011-07-21T15:53:00.009-05:00

"This saying is trustworthy: For if we have died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself." -2 Timothy 2:11-13, Holman Christian Standard Bible The last part of the verses above, "If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself,"

Just One Thing

2011-07-18T13:19:00.000-05:00

"Just one thing: live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ" (Philippians 1:27a, HCSB).There will be times when no one agrees with you. There will be times when you don't even know what direction in which you should go. There will be times that you are misjudged. Welcome to the world of leadership. Over the last few weeks, I have been reminded again that there is one thing

II John 1,2

2011-07-15T07:50:00.002-05:00

"The elder, to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth--and not I only, but also all who know the truth--because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever:" (II John 1,2) The book of II John (one of the two smallest books in the bible) has much to teach us about our Christian walk and in resisting false teaching. John was an old man by the time this was

Everything in Christ

2011-07-11T14:59:00.000-05:00

3 We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4 but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, 5 beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; 6 by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love; 7 by truthful speech, and the power of God; with

Love and the Gospel

2011-07-08T11:19:00.001-05:00

In order to be faithful to the Great Commission, we need to verbally share the gospel, BUT also show love through our actions and our obedience. I love this definition of love described in The Message translation of I Corinthians 13:4-7. Let us use this to evaluate how our walk matches our talk: Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't