Every morning, at the first light of dawn, the Rooster crowed. He crowed so long and so loud that he managed to awaken all the animals in the barnyard. Finally the Cow could stand it no longer. He asked the Rooster, “Why do you have to wake everybody up, every morning at the break of day?” The Rooster was surprised that the Cow would ask such a question. “Don’t you know,” he said to the Cow? “If I don’t crow the sun will not come up. I am a very important person with a big responsibility.” “You are a silly goose” said the Cow. “The sun will come up every morning whether you crow or not. You have nothing to crow about.”
Why does the rooster crow? I’m sure the reason is simple, but I don’t know what it is. But if the rooster is crowing over false accomplishments, then a lot of people are just like him. James 4:16 tells us that when we ‘crow’ about things which we have not done, that “such boasting is evil.” Have you ever heard someone say in so many words, “God has to be pleased with me? Look at all I’ve done for Him.” This person has ‘nothing to crow about.’ All that God does for us is unmerited.
The Apostle Paul tells us in Ephesians 2:8; “For by grace you are saved through faith and that not of yourself, it is the gift of God.”
Looking for churches in Santa Clarita? Check out Heart of the Canyons.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
ADOPT A BEAR! by Ray Eddy
Wanted, couples home for three bears - must have differences. These three bears are a must for your life if you are experiencing discord in your marriage and are looking for help. These are not ordinary bears; they will bring magic into your marriage. Results guaranteed.
The first bear is called Papa Bear. He is the bear who will help you when you have disagreements and arguments in your relationship. His motto is “Bear ye one another’s burdens.” Listen to him and discord will disappear.
The second bear is Mama Bear. She will help you put up with your mate when misunderstandings occur and you feel like pulling out your hair. Her motto is “Forebear one another in love.” Listen to her and your mate will respond to you with love and appreciation.
The third bear is really a bare, she is called Baby Bare. Under her guidance you will bring openness and honesty into your marriage as you bare yourself to one another. She will encourage you to have no secrets or ulterior motives with one another so that you will not feel betrayed or embarrassed if they are brought to light by others.
These bears are very inexpensive to maintain; they eat very little. Just nourish them with Love and Submission and they will be with you for life.
If interested, inquire in your Bible, they are there.
Looking for Santa Clarita Churches? Check out Heart of the Canyons Church.
The first bear is called Papa Bear. He is the bear who will help you when you have disagreements and arguments in your relationship. His motto is “Bear ye one another’s burdens.” Listen to him and discord will disappear.
The second bear is Mama Bear. She will help you put up with your mate when misunderstandings occur and you feel like pulling out your hair. Her motto is “Forebear one another in love.” Listen to her and your mate will respond to you with love and appreciation.
The third bear is really a bare, she is called Baby Bare. Under her guidance you will bring openness and honesty into your marriage as you bare yourself to one another. She will encourage you to have no secrets or ulterior motives with one another so that you will not feel betrayed or embarrassed if they are brought to light by others.
These bears are very inexpensive to maintain; they eat very little. Just nourish them with Love and Submission and they will be with you for life.
If interested, inquire in your Bible, they are there.
Looking for Santa Clarita Churches? Check out Heart of the Canyons Church.
Monday, July 12, 2010
WHAT ARE YOU WAITNG FOR? by Ray Eddy
Most of the singing that is now done in my family, I leave to my children and my grandchildren. But there was a time when my wife and I sang together. One of the old songs we used to sing suggests that if you want to do anything worthwhile in your life for the Lord, you’d better do it now. The name of the song is “Serve Him with all of your Heart.” The words are as follows:
Life can be spent seeking pleasure, drifting along in your sin.
But when life’s journey is over, tell me how can the Lord use you then?
Serve Him with all of your heart; give Him the best of your years.
If you need someone to comfort, He’ll wipe away all your tears.
He’ll make it well worth your while, if you’ll be faithful and true.
The windows of heaven He will open and He’ll shower His blessing on you.
I can bear witness that the words of this song are true. My wife and I have been Christians for 57+ years. We were called into the ministry shortly after being married, giving Him the best of our years. He has always been a comfort, and He has made it well worth our while. The blessings He has showered on us are too innumerable to count. Psalms 37:25 is one of my favorite verses: “I have been young and now I am old: Yet, I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread.”
Looking for Santa Clarita Churches? Check out Heart of the Canyons.
Life can be spent seeking pleasure, drifting along in your sin.
But when life’s journey is over, tell me how can the Lord use you then?
Serve Him with all of your heart; give Him the best of your years.
If you need someone to comfort, He’ll wipe away all your tears.
He’ll make it well worth your while, if you’ll be faithful and true.
The windows of heaven He will open and He’ll shower His blessing on you.
I can bear witness that the words of this song are true. My wife and I have been Christians for 57+ years. We were called into the ministry shortly after being married, giving Him the best of our years. He has always been a comfort, and He has made it well worth our while. The blessings He has showered on us are too innumerable to count. Psalms 37:25 is one of my favorite verses: “I have been young and now I am old: Yet, I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread.”
Looking for Santa Clarita Churches? Check out Heart of the Canyons.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
HE WILL REST IN HIS LOVE by Ray Eddy
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; He will save and rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing,” Zephaniah 3:17
The Living Bible says: “…He will love you and not accuse you.” And the Amplified Bible declares; “…in His love He will be silent and make no mention of past sins or even recall them.”
Romans 8 has a great verse: “There is therefore no condemnation (i.e. no judging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (V1, Amp. Bible)
Every person born into this world enters with the condemnation of sin in his or her heart. Although often indiscernible, it is there nevertheless. The word of God, given through the Law, makes a person aware of their sinful condition. Paul said, in Romans 7:9: “When the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.” Condemnation cries out for relief. He goes on to say, “O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” He just as quickly answers, “I thank God through Jesus Christ.” Romans 7:24, 25.
In I Corinthians. 5:17 he gives us this assurance: “Therefore if any man be in Christ Jesus, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold all things become new.”
Receive Christ as your Savior and He will remove all condemnation and He will rest in His love and you can rest in it too.
Find out more about Santa Clarita churches at http://www.HeartoftheCanyons.com
The Living Bible says: “…He will love you and not accuse you.” And the Amplified Bible declares; “…in His love He will be silent and make no mention of past sins or even recall them.”
Romans 8 has a great verse: “There is therefore no condemnation (i.e. no judging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (V1, Amp. Bible)
Every person born into this world enters with the condemnation of sin in his or her heart. Although often indiscernible, it is there nevertheless. The word of God, given through the Law, makes a person aware of their sinful condition. Paul said, in Romans 7:9: “When the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.” Condemnation cries out for relief. He goes on to say, “O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” He just as quickly answers, “I thank God through Jesus Christ.” Romans 7:24, 25.
In I Corinthians. 5:17 he gives us this assurance: “Therefore if any man be in Christ Jesus, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold all things become new.”
Receive Christ as your Savior and He will remove all condemnation and He will rest in His love and you can rest in it too.
Find out more about Santa Clarita churches at http://www.HeartoftheCanyons.com
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
"IF ...? by Ray Eddy
The following appeared in a James Dobson Bulletin. The author is unknown. I think you are going to like it.
“If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get along without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles; if you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it; if you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time;
If you can forgive a friend’s lack of consideration; if you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you when, through no fault of your own, something goes wrong; if you can take criticism and blame without resentment; if you can ignore a friend’s limited education and never correct him; if you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend; if you can face the world without lies and deceit;
If you can conquer tension without medical help; if you can relax without liquor; if you can sleep without the aid of pills; if you can honestly say that your deep heart you have no prejudice against creed or color, religion or politics; then, my friend, you’re almost as good as your dog, Almost, but not quite.”
Could people love us almost as much as they love their dog? The old saying “It’s a dog’s life” as seen above, should be a truism of our life.
Looking for churches in Santa Clarita? Check out Heart of the Canyons Church.
“If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get along without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles; if you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it; if you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time;
If you can forgive a friend’s lack of consideration; if you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you when, through no fault of your own, something goes wrong; if you can take criticism and blame without resentment; if you can ignore a friend’s limited education and never correct him; if you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend; if you can face the world without lies and deceit;
If you can conquer tension without medical help; if you can relax without liquor; if you can sleep without the aid of pills; if you can honestly say that your deep heart you have no prejudice against creed or color, religion or politics; then, my friend, you’re almost as good as your dog, Almost, but not quite.”
Could people love us almost as much as they love their dog? The old saying “It’s a dog’s life” as seen above, should be a truism of our life.
Looking for churches in Santa Clarita? Check out Heart of the Canyons Church.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
THE INVISIBLE FENCE! by Ray Eddy
Anyone who has had anything to do with livestock knows what an invisible fence is. It’s an electrical network that delivers a shock to anything that passes through it. Sometimes animals can become so accustomed to it that they will not cross it even when the current is turned off.
Law enforcement knows all about invisible fences. They call them ankle bracelets. While it doesn’t give one a shock, it does notify the police when someone goes where they shouldn’t go. Some ankle bracelets can tell them when someone who is supposed to be alcoholic-free takes a drink. They say it is very effective.
Parents use a kind of invisible fence as they raise their children. They tell them what is right to do and what is wrong to do. The idea being, that when they are confronted with a choice, they will choose to do what is right, by remembering what their parents taught them. Most of the time, it is an effective fence.
God also has an invisible fence. His fence is the Holy Spirit. God sent His Spirit to earth to dwell in the earth and within men who have received Jesus as their Savior. His main purpose, according to John 16:7-15, is to bring conviction of sin, convincing of righteousness and of future judgment yet to come. He also clarifies God’s Word and glorifies God as He acts in the Fathers Name.
As you are confronted with this fence remember God tells us we must not grieve nor quench His Spirit.
Looking for churches in Santa Clarita? Check out Heart of the Canyons Church.
Law enforcement knows all about invisible fences. They call them ankle bracelets. While it doesn’t give one a shock, it does notify the police when someone goes where they shouldn’t go. Some ankle bracelets can tell them when someone who is supposed to be alcoholic-free takes a drink. They say it is very effective.
Parents use a kind of invisible fence as they raise their children. They tell them what is right to do and what is wrong to do. The idea being, that when they are confronted with a choice, they will choose to do what is right, by remembering what their parents taught them. Most of the time, it is an effective fence.
God also has an invisible fence. His fence is the Holy Spirit. God sent His Spirit to earth to dwell in the earth and within men who have received Jesus as their Savior. His main purpose, according to John 16:7-15, is to bring conviction of sin, convincing of righteousness and of future judgment yet to come. He also clarifies God’s Word and glorifies God as He acts in the Fathers Name.
As you are confronted with this fence remember God tells us we must not grieve nor quench His Spirit.
Looking for churches in Santa Clarita? Check out Heart of the Canyons Church.
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