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6:5 For if we have become united with `him' in the likeness of his death, we shall be also `in the likeness' of his resurrection; 6:6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with `him', that the body of sin might be done away, that so we should no longer be in bondage to sin; 6:7 for he that hath died is justified from sin. 6:8 But if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him; 6:9knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death no more hath dominion over him. 6:10For the death that he died, he died unto sin once: but the life that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
I received a CD from a friend about my "old-church's" service yesterday....in the middle of the CD it went out...or stopped working....
I called the Media/Arts Director and asked him about a new CD. He is a friend of mine and we have done commercials together and he taped and edited one of my interviews about my testimony. (See my homepage for a link if needed) He said if it was urgent he would get me a tape but he didn't have any present right then. He was in the process of submitting it on-line and I could always watch it there too. After he was more than gracious and we had "caught-up" on how each other was doing...I was reminded of something...
How close do we get to the edge of a situation and then, I am going to call it with no negative connotations included, to "bail-out"...for whatever reason, but we bail-out maybe due to the stress level, discouragement, loneliness, suffering, despair, no hope in sight, loss of friends/family/possessions.....
God looks down on us and He can see the other side of the bridge of our life to where we can not. God says...just two more steps and you are there...you can do this with my yoke and burden being light and easy, press into Me...
For the resurrection power to come into our lives...don't we need to follow God's path....
How would our lives have been if Jesus had called those 10,000 angels to come, when He was only two more steps away....and now look, we are free because of Jesus. Not calling and possibly 'bugging' the media/arts director was my first thought...plus God has lead me to attend my former church where I was the Womens' Ministry Leader at, so I felt somewhat strange calling a 'different' church for their Sunday sermon. As people and how God referred to us as, sheep, we see only the present...God says to reach out and obey Him...stretch our faith in areas He calls us to....
Don't give up, that resurrection power is waiting for you...God sees you only have a little way to go....
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Nice blog Cheryl...and good encouragement....don't give up ;o) |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| AMEN!!! Never no never give up!! |
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| MarJay, you are a blessing and a delight...thank you for your service to the Lord through the radio ministry. |
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Angela, you are a woman after God's own heart, thank you,...simply on your homepage and through out your blogs, this message is clear:
"Things don't go wrong and break your heart so you can become bitter and give up. They happen to break you down and build you up so you can be all that you were intended to be."some really smart peron~who obviously faced heartache with God!
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Cheryl, I'm glad I didn't give up, I would have missed my Blessing....Thank you for sharing |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Amen all. I would have also. Just have to keep encouraging one another no matter the circumstances. |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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Remarkable Terry, they don't call you that for nothing lady!! Thank you for your faithfulness...God has delivered you and you know that through Him you can do all things....
xoxo |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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Jerry, amen brother, I have read on your blogs about the down-to-earth walk of our Jesus that you convey moment-by-moment to others...thank you brother.
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Thanks Cheryl....XOXO |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Great blog Chess! |
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| Great blog Chess! |
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Well spoken sister..
Blessing |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Man, I love reading your blogs...so awesome =) |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| amen, sis! |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| I have "bailed out" in the past because of fear. Thanks for your blog Cheryl ! |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Very well written! Thanks! |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Stu, you are a blessing to many on this site...everywhere I see your comments shared on others blogs and comment sections. I also know you privetly message often. In my opinion, it is a blessing for you to be able to be at home and converse on this site daily...look at the many you reach due to your gift brother~ Did you know MyChurch now has 200,000 people on here...we need you to hang out more!!! |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Shelley, you are a delight!!! No one would ever know you were deaf if you had not shared...you are an encourager and a hard-working one at that. Thank you lady! |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| TickleMeElmo, you are a 16 year old woman of wisdom...thank you, you have beautiful blogs about fear and overcoming through teen eyes in this 'adult' world...wow, you have such a place here on this planet...God made you for this time, I am glad you are in my world!!! |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| CindyLou, I have had the priveledge to talk to you personally on the phone and I am blessed by your walk with our Lord. Through the gift of humor, you bring joy into the lives of so many on MyChurch, thank you. |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Tom, wow brother, haven't we all been there...thanks for your wisdom in your blogs and for your faithfulness that is evident in the deep blogs you write. Thank you brother~ |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Praise God Precious...Thank you for your kind words. You, too, are a blessing and a delight to the Body of Christ...I know your blogs have truly been a source of inspiration and encouragement to me...Love you much! xoxoxo (smile) |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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Misty, Your heart is evident in your love for others...thank you for sharing that here on MyChurch. One of my favorite blogs I read the other day is:
http://www.mychurch.org/blog/267694/Please-Others-and-Not-Yourself
I was speechless even after reading just the short paragraph, thank you for your talent. (I probably could have posted that on the blog!! LOL!!...didn't think of that!!) |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Good word! Saw this happen very recently to one of my kids -- and wow, having the staying power was TOUGH but it ended up being SOOOOOO worth it! Just blessed all of us to see how truly Faithful God is! |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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Powerful, instructive and inspirational words of GOD to live by. A hearty AMEN to you Cheryl for this blog, my Faithful Sister you really do have the VICTORY......every where Cheryl go she'll tell the story and our LORD and SAVIOR receives all GLORY. Love Sis Darla |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| don't bail......and hang in there God is faithful! Great word! |
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| September 29, 2008 |
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| Cheryl, can I just say you are simply amazing!! You always have such an encouraging word for others! As I read through these comments, I am so blessed by your heart!! |
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| September 30, 2008 |
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| Amen guys, and thanks~ |
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