WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO OUT ON A LIMB?
REACH FOR THE CLOUDS?
OK, OK, ENOUGH ALREADY RIGHT? BUT SERIOUSLY FOLKS:
There has been some discussion about possibly starting an on-line Bible Study right here on Blogger. I used to have another site devoted to Christian only material but it never had much traffic-(neither does this one, but) and it's a big butt: if there is enough interest, I will gladly post an easy to access, quick but useful Bible Study.
I have taught Adult Bible study in Homes and at Church and Facilitated many Programs, over the past 20 years.
While I am NOT a Bible authority by any means, I still think in our fast paced, action packed, full speed society of today, that an easy to read, quick Daily/Weekly Study may prove useful. It can be tailored in any fashion we like. We can do a Word study, Chapter Study, Theme/Meme etc. Marriage, Faith, Character or any topic we desire. We can post as well as start threads on certain topics of interest that can be posted to at our leisure, since there are really no time constraints, and we can continue with a different topic for others.
It can be as simple as a click for a verse/prayer of the day, or as in-depth as we want it to be. There are already a lot of sites that offer this type of material, however if we are already following a group of Blogs, why don't we just incorporate one of our own? A quick link and Boom, you're there! No adds, no pressure.
Linger as long as you want, or cut, copy, paste, print the daily verse/study and take off out the door. Read it at the red light or when you get time at the office. Then you can reflect and if you'd like: Respond!
It always seems that a Biblical question or comment garners a lot of discussion on Blogs that have a good deal of Followers, like mi Amiga SCARLET'S- more than a feeling. She has expressed an interest, so if you would like let me know via a post on her Blog, and anyone else that would like to host a quick poll amongst your readers to see if there is enough interest. If there is, I can just create another quick Blog on Blogger: and if anyone knows a better format-please let me know, and we'll get started!
NONDENOMINATIONAL- BUT BIBLE BASED TEACHING BASED ON THE HOLY BIBLE. OF COURSE, ALL & EVERYONE ARE WELCOME, AS WELL AS ALL IDEAS AND OPINIONS. WE CAN THEN DISCUSS FORMAT AND MORPH AS WE NEED TO!
Juan, this is perfect...informal and relaxed, anything goes without judgment or a "holier than thou" attitude toward anyone. I'm in!
ReplyDeleteBtw, I have a confession to make...already! Honestly, whenever I begin reading the Bible (after a long absence), all hell breaks loose. I don't know why, but bad things start to happen. I see more chaos in my life, experience trials and begin to feel a little anxious (not while I'm reading but soon afterwards). WHY IS THAT, Bible Boy??
SCARLET,
ReplyDeleteTHERE ARE TWO THINGS SATAN NEVER WANTS TO HAVE HAPPEN.
1. FIRST AND FOREMOST- A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, IE: SALVATION. HE WILL AT ALL COSTS KEEP PEOPLE AWAY from a relationship, AS HE WILL PEOPLE JOINING IN THIS BIBLE STUDY!
2 AFTER THAT, he has lost your soul forever but still rules on the Earth) ANY TIME WE START TO DEEPEN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, HE WILL THROW EVERYTHING IN THE BOOK AND THEN SOME AT YOU! ANYTHING TO GET YOU AWAY FROM THE WORD. HE DOES NOT WANT YOU TO CONTINUE TO GROW AND MATURE BECAUSE THEN YOUR NATURAL -"LIGHT" THAT YOU AS A CHRISTIAN GIVE OFF, ATTRACTS OTHER PEOPLE TO YOU! (HAVE YOU EVER NOTICE STRANGERS JUST START TALKING TO YOU?) IT'S BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE PRESENCE OF THE MASTER (LIKE MOSES FACE SHINING WHEN HE CAME DOWN OFF THE MOUNTAIN AND EVERYONE FREAKED OUT!) ONLY OURS IS MORE SUBTLE.
SO IT'S - A GOOD SIGN, SHOWING THAT YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT! AFTER A FEW TRIES SATAN WILL HAVE TO GIVE UP AND THINGS WILL SETTLE DOWN. (FOR A WHILE-LOL) IT IS ACTUALLY A WAR IN THE SPIRIT DUE TO YOUR CURRENT SPIRITUAL ACTIVITY & PLACE IN THE KINGDOM. EXPECT IT ALWAYS- IT'S COMING..THAT'S WHY I AM ALWAYS GETTING MY BUTT KICKED BUT LIVE IN ETERNAL VICTORY. NOT BECAUSE I'M SO GREAT- BUT BECAUSE I'M A THREAT TO SATAN-
BUT STAND VICTORIOUS (AORIST TENSE) WHICH MEANS IT'S ALWAYS ONGOING....CONTINUOUS.. IN THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS ON THE CROSS. THIS APPLIES TO SALVATION, SANCTIFICATION AND YOUR POSITION AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER- AFTER ALL AMIGA- YOU ARE A CHILD OF THE KING AND "IN CHRIST". SO YOU ARE ALWAYS WHERE HE IS AND HE IS ALWAYS WHERE YOU ARE.
HEADY STUFF HUH? THAT'S WHY GOD GAVE ME THE GIFT OF TEACHING- THE SUPERNATURAL (NOT OF JUAN AT ALL!), ABILITY TO BREAK DOWN THE WORD AND TEACHINGS OF GOD- INTO EVERY DAY LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS.
THAT'S WHY MY SS CLASS HAD 30 TO 40 PEOPLE IN IT! NOT BECAUSE OF ME!!!! BUT BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE HUNGRY FOR THE TRUTH & THEY MAY HAVE BEEN "BURNED" OR ARE SICK OF "REGULAR CHURCH'S TODAY. IT'S ONLY BECAUSE I ALLOWED GOD TO USE ME AS A MOUTHPIECE FOR HIS WORD! I HAD NEVER EVER TAUGHT ANYTHING BEFORE THIS! SO IT WAS A SUPERNATURAL IMPARTATION OR GIFT.
I'M MERELY A SERVANT. AND THAT'S WHY ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE WHEN YOU GET IN THE WORD. COMPRENDE?
SCARLET, I'VE SEEN/HEARD YOUR ABILITY TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL IN MANY POSTS! DO NOT EVER SELL YOURSELF SHORT. YOU ARE A POWERFUL INFLUENCE FOR GOD. AND NO- YOU DO NOT! HAVE TO GIVE UP DRAWING NUDES ETC....GOD WANTS US TO WALK IN FREEDOM NOT BONDAGE.
HEY, REMEMBER YOUR HANDCUFFS??????? LOL my lil fren?
But seriously, I'll need you and certain others that may want to do it to post it on their sites simply due to the numbers of followers. I think Buffalo has a lot and Walking Man has around 100. But we certainly need their permission...these two names just popped into my cabeza as I visited their sites last pm! If THERE'S enough interest (EVEN 5-10), I'll set up a new blog to post to and we can get going!
We can put up the address and a link and a start date, and make it available to one and all. If you want- e-mail so we can see who all may want to help. There is soooo much talent and knowledge in the Blogosphere! And have you ever noticed the response to certain discussions concerning spiritual matters. Everyone has an opinion, and I'll just put the Truth as the Bible tells it, and let people do what they will with it!
If nothing else, it will be a POSITIVE place to go in these turbulent, fearful times. As a Christian, we know that there is nothing to fear, but it does creep in when you are bombarded 24/7! We will need people Praying for us chica, as Satan will be pissed!
This is the same activity that hits YOU, when you get into the word. To Parphrase- But "Be of good Cheer", says the Lord, "FOR I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD"!
J
I am all after spirit, anything that feeds and makes grow your spirit and gives wings to it is fine with me.
ReplyDeleteI will keep an eye on this matter here with you and Scarlet and see what's all of this is going to be or going.
peace and joy dear Juan
Awesome Carmen!!!
ReplyDeleteIt will be very very positive and will definitely feed your spirit. I do not believe in an agenda or the right to "push" anything on anyone.
People can take what is positive for them and leave the rest!
Blessings,
J
Beautiful explanation...and don't worry, there's no pressure. We'll just post here and there on the subject like we've been doing if no one else is interested. Again, keeping it real is what it's all about, amigo!
ReplyDeleteFeeding the spirit is what I'm looking for not a bunch of religious talk! :)
Awesome! Computer crashed but now it's back up! I'm starting a new BP med today so we'll see how it works. I'll start on the post and site.
ReplyDeleteNames anyone????
That way we can just go to one site whenever we want to or check our readers!
J
How about BRING IT ON?!
ReplyDeleteI don't know, Juan, I'm a leetle tired this evening...my creative juices are not flowing! :(
What do YOU think we should call it?
Scarlet,
ReplyDeleteI woke up at 6:00 am. I have been sleeping till 11:00 am or so after going to bed at 1:00- 3:00 am! I had prayed before going to sleep, and when I woke up I went ahead and did my morning devotion, and just kinda asked God about our Study. He has been kinda quiet lately and That Morning's Devotion was entitled: GOD'S SILENCES: NOW WHAT? It basically said when God is not speaking, He is trusting you more than ever to do what He has already taught you. He will answer Prayer, but His silence means He is bringing you into a more intimate relationship of trust with Him. I literally cried after all the Health junk, Not Working, Not Knowing what is going to happen next etc., and our new endeavor!!!!!
It reaffirmed that God is ALWAYS there, and you should never go by FEELINGS or EMOTIONS as they can change and fluctuate so dramatically: if you LOOK at circumstances, verses the fact that God always has a master plan and it is not contingent on natural circumstances. I know some will think I'm crazy, but that is what awaits us in the Spiritual rather than the Carnal or Natural life!
So,This just dropped into my head in "out of the Blue." Not!
The Oasis
or
Spring Of Life.....
Come and sit in the shade of the Oasis or Spring of Life. Take a sip of the Cold Refreshing Living Water. Feel the Power of the Water of the Spirit: that calms, refreshes, cleanses, teaches and restores our Peace and Tranquility.
Life is journey, into the unknown. If you are asking the usual questions of, Why am I here? Why was I created? What is my purpose? Where am I going? OR:
Life is an eternal journey, usually into the unknown. If you are seeking, searching for meaning, answers, truth, knowledge, or just a place to rest; why not start here?
It's as good a place as any, to be among friends that are on the same journey.
ALL are welcome. Sit, drink ,rest, without judgment or pressure. Just take what you need for YOUR journey, and know that you are Loved, and not alone.
We can of course condense this, but I think it should be in the header just under the Title.
What thinkest thou? (Old King James)- LOL.
What do you think? (NIV)
Is this OK? (The Message)
Whodababydaddy) (Juan's version)
J
Juan's version...LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm reading The Message...or at least I plan to. Where do you want to start?
The Oasis...I like that. Do what you want...very informal and the rest will fall in place. I don't want you or us to stress out about it.
OK- Hang on tight, we're going for a relaxing but exciting Journey!!
ReplyDeleteI don't do stress anymore! Thanks for the reminder- Perfect timing!
I agree 100%. Later.
J