Give to Get to Give Again

Have you considered what the Bible phrase “…shall men GIVE unto your bosom…” from Luke 6:38 actually meant?  Recently our small group had to privilege to help someone who was in need of assistance.  Our group did not know the individuals, but we were informed and had to ask ourselves, “WWJD” (What Would Jesus Do?).

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What Is A Small Group?

A "Small Group" {Cell Group, C.A.R.E. (Christians Are Reaching Everyone), Bible Study Group or a Home Group} are a small group of individuals that gather together to have fellowship.  These groups are normally branched out of "Mega Churches" where the Pastor cannot meet with the entire congregation, but he has appointed individuals to get to know a portion of the flock on a more intimate scale.

Small Groups (from 10 - 15 members) live in close proximity to each other and have a common relationship besides the church.Groups may include athletics, shopping, couples, young adults, cooking, dancing, coupon shoppers, motorcyclist, singles, divorced', or any other shared activity and common interest.  They allow members to connect in an atmosphere that’s perfect for intimate worship, regular fellowship, close discipleship, targeted service, and widespread evangelism.

The group is not intended to take the place of a corporate place of worship, but to enhance the church body.  Even if a person is not attending a physical church building, they may even find the comradery of the Small Group to assist them in finding a "Church Home".

Small Group members help each other in times of need. They let the church know if there is something that might need professional attention.  Small Groups stand in the gap for each other and pray for and check on each other and get closer to God.

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Listen To What You Hear

Have you had the opportunity to sit somewhere that is quiet, and then taken the time to listen to the birds sing?  Have you ever listened to the different sounds outside?  Are we able to hear those audible remembrances which we often take for granted?  Can we listen to people quietly talking in their gardens, children laughing while they play, and a lawn mower cutting grass way off in the distance, or music playing softly in the background and be appreciative of God’s symphony?  It’s music to one’s ears.

During these peaceful times of being still and listening, I can reminisce about the good times when I was younger.  It reminds me of what I was doing when I heard those same sounds years ago such as going roller skating, having picnics in the park, or going to a friend’s house for a party.  It’s a very precious feeling that I get when I think about these experiences.  It’s also during those quiet times that I can hear the voice of God without difficulty.

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Social media can be a blessing if you let it

New Spirit Full Gospel Word - Praise Team & Dr. B

It’s a blessing from God when you meet someone over the internet (about 6 years ago) and your platonic, Christian relationship blossoms into a kindred spirit, and a true friendship, between two families.  Dr. Allen C. Barham Sr. (Dr. B) and I discovered one another on the social network of “MySpace”.  Instead of music, what we had in common was our love for God, writing and public speaking.

On Sunday May 4, 2014, it was the second time two friends (Ms. “V” & Dr. B) got a chance to see each other.  Dr. B’s let me know that he was coming to minister in Tallahassee, Orlando & in JAX, FL at New Spirit Full Gospel Word Church (under the leadership of Bishop Forrest and Dr. Willamina Gilbert).

Only one time before had Ms. “V” and her husband come face-to-face with Dr. Barham.  This promised to be a very special time because of the opportunity to meet Dr. B’s wife, youngest child and their Grandchild.

God also orchestrated a reunion with a former church member whom I had lost contact and we had a grand fellowship at New Spirit.  Let it also be known that the New Spirit Gospel Word Church was next door to the mortuary where my Mother-in-law was laid to rest back in 2011.

Some people talk about social network meetings as being unsafe, and they could be harmful, yet if we use wisdom then we can be the master over the site instead of the site controlling us…  

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Entertaining Angels

  “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares” (Heb. 13:1).

Can we be sure who may or may not have been an angel in our life?  Are we willing to meet our maker—Father God—and debate with Him about who was or who was not an angel in our lives?  Am I an angel who came into your life?  Are you an angel in mine?  Anything done by an angel‑like person is an example of what Jesus would do and how we should act.  However, sometimes God uses people who don’t appear to us as angelic.  Should we ignore such persons if their message is good and untainted?  No.  We don’t know who God may choose to be an angel in our lives.  We cannot afford to judge by appearances alone.

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Called by God or Man?

Are we walking a tightrope?  Are we giving God or man the glory?  “God gave me the Gift of Discernment;” or “Sister Sookie told me that she got a Word from God that I was supposed to be a pastor of a mega church around the corner from …”  Man-made or God ordained?  Are we fulfilling the prophesy that is within us? That prophesy which God has established, or are we trying to live up to someone else’s prophesy^[1] to us?  Make sure you’re hearing from God before you go stepping out into a calling (pastor, teacher, prophet, etc.) or a ministry.

Who Do You Trust?

Did you know that the devil doesn’t want you or me in part?  He’s aiming for 100%.  Some people believe: “The devil doesn’t want me.  If I leave him alone, then he’ll leave me alone.”  Not true!  He wants 100% of all he can get, and then he’ll throw you to the side until he’s ready to use you again for his evil deeds.  Yes, if you allow him to, the devil does desire to use you.

God also wants us to share with Him an everlasting happiness in heaven and an abundant life while here on earth.  But God, too, wants 100% of you.  He’s waiting to give you the best.  Now my question to you is: “Who are you going to trust?”

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[1] to declare or foretell by or as if by divine inspiration