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2010 Sunrise Service

2010-04-05T10:21:00.000+08:00

DGC Youth Presentation: 2009 Christmas Anniversary

2010-01-24T19:10:00.002+08:00

Missed to upload this before. But here it is. DGC Youth dancing to the tune of Jesus, Superhero and Get Up and Dance by Hillsong Kids.

Video available at YouTube.

DGC Unite

2010-01-24T18:59:00.005+08:00

Various presentations rendered by adults, youth, and kids during the 2009 Christmas and Thanksgiving Sunday. Surely, all for the glory of GOD!

All videos are available at Youtube.

DGC Kids

DGC Women

DGC Youth

2009 Christmas and Thanksgiving Sunday

2010-01-24T18:55:00.003+08:00

Here are some snapshots of the event. Pictures available at Picasaweb.

2009 Church Anniversary

2009-08-05T08:53:00.003+08:00

Pictures taken during our Church Anniversary.

Photos available at Picasa.

DGC's Sunrise Service 2009

2009-08-05T08:44:00.003+08:00

Snapshots from our 2009 Sunrise Service.

Photos available at Picasa.

Message: Faithful Stewardship

2009-04-01T09:33:00.001+08:00

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Audio Messages from Sunday Services

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Audio from Feb, 15, 1009

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Audio from Feb. 22, 2009

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Audio from March 01, 2009

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Audio from March 8, 2009

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Audio from March 15, 2009

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Audio from March 22, 2009

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Message: Now I Understand!

2009-02-11T15:53:00.001+08:00

Psalms 73

Look only to God

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1. Misconception
- looking at the prosperity of the wicked
misconceptions
- that the wicked have no struggles (v4)
- free from problems (v5)

2. Miseries
- looking and comparing ourselves w/ the wicked
- thinking that our work for God are in vain (v13)

3. Misfortune
- not looking at the things that will happen to the wicked.
- the wicked has instability for only God can provide stability
- "You put them on slippery ground."

4. Miss (Fail to understand
things missed
a. That God was with him
v23 "Yet I am with you always."
b. That God is holding our hand
"You hold my right hand"
c. That guide is our adviser
"You guide me with Your counsel"
d. God is the strength of my heart
e. God is my portion
f. God is the most desirable thing (v25)

Message: Unity in Diversity

2009-02-11T15:24:00.001+08:00

I Cor. 1:12-31

One Body, Many Parts

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Reasons why we can unite
1. God has arranged (v18-24a)
*arranged into:
- "weaker" parts w/c are indespensible
- "less honorable" parts w/c are treated w/ special honor
- "unpresentable" parts are treated w/ modesty
- "presentable" parts are treated w/ no special treatment
*arranged by God according to His goodness

2. God has combinded (v24)
- God combined and has given greater honor to parts that lacked it
- so that there should be no division
- to have equal concern
- empathy

3. God has appointed (v28)
- appointed as apostles, prophets, teachers, workers of miraceles
- unity in the faith, maturity, prepare God's people

Message: Signs from Israel's history

2009-01-29T19:32:00.003+08:00

I Cor. 16:1-14
Actual Audio Message delivered by Pastor Edwin Locsin

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Warnings
1. Privileges do not guarantee success
Privileges:
a. God's presence
b. God's guidance
c. God's protection \ passing through
d. God's deliverance / the red sea
e. God's provision - spiritual food (mana)

Example: I kings 11
King Solomon was the wealthiest and wisest man but the Lord became angry when Solomon turned away from Him.

2. Good beginning do not guarantee good endings
Sins: I Jn 5:21
.set hearts on evil things
.engage in idolatry
.commit sexual immorality
.testing the Lord
.grumbling

Example: I sam. 13:6
King Saul was spirit filled , was changed and God was with Him. But he committed suicide in the end.

3. Carelessness can lead to defeat( v11-14)
Example: II Sam 11:27
King David was careless and was immoral. He lost God's favor, peace in his house and a loyal friend and general.

Building a House of Worship

2009-01-15T11:29:00.006+08:00

Since 1986, Dumaguete Gospel Church has been winning souls in Dumaguete. Our mission vision is seeking after the lost. After years of renting where we spread the gospel and worship the Lord, we have committed to building a house of worship on a lot which was heaven-sent. We pray that this coming June 2009, on the occasion of our church anniversary, we would be able to hold our first worship there, by God’s grace. But we need all the help we can get in putting up the remaining columns and the roof.

The scripture says, “unless the Lord builds the house, they shall labor in vain.” We would like to invite you on that hopeful and joyous occasion to celebrate with us on June 28, 2009 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning. Lunch will be served.

On this note, we would gladly appreciate cash or material donations to finish the building. The person to contact is our church treasurer, Mrs. Daisy B. Onte, with these contact numbers: 422-2351 (land line), 09262786072 (cellphone).

May the riches of heaven be upon you and in Christ,

The Dumaguete Gospel Church Family

Message: Benefits of Knowing Your Purpose in your life

2009-01-15T11:18:00.001+08:00

Phil. 3:13-14

Actual audio message by Pastor Edwin Locsin

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1) Gives you focus
- v13 "one thing I do.."
- concentrates your effort and energy on what is important
- become effective by being selective
- w/out focus you keep changing directions

2) Simplifies your life
- "forgetting what is behind"

3) Add motivation to your life
- "straining what is ahead"

4) Prepare your life for eternity

Message: Friendly Reminders for the New Year

2009-01-05T08:45:00.003+08:00

Luke 9:10-17

Jan. 4, 2009

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Reminders:
1. Safety is not the absence of danger but the Presence of God (v12)
2. Every privelege comes with responsibility (v13)
3. We will do our part and God will do His part (v13b-16a)
-God's sovereignity and man's responsibility
4. Project first and provisions will follow (v16)
5. Be resposible stewards

Message: Positive Attitude in the New Year

2009-01-01T19:35:00.001+08:00

Titus 2:11-15

Audio message from Pastor Locsin

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We must be Positive in the New year because there is:
1) Saving Grace behind us (v11)
"For the grace of God that brings salvation"

2) Sustaining God above us
- God's favor
- He will sustain us, rescue and carry us (Isaiah 46:4)

3) Solid Ground beneath us
- Our Great God is our Rock

4) Shining Goal before us (v13)
- while we wait for our blessed hope

5) Sacred Ghost within us
- 1 Cor. 3:16-17

Message: Glory to God in the Highest

2008-12-24T15:51:00.003+08:00

December 21, 2008

Actual audio message delivered by Pastor Edwin Locsin

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We Must give God all the glory because:
A) The Fulfillment of:
* God's promise
- God's promise is on Gen. 3:15 and fulfillment of His promise is found on Luke 2
* God's plan
- it was His plan to live among us. (Matthew 1:23)
* God's purpose
- to save His people
- Jesus literally means "savior", "salvation"
- Matthew 1:21

B) An Assurance of:
* Fulfillment of God's promise
- Joshua 23:14
- not one of God's promises has failed
* God's plan for our lives
- Jeremiah 29:11
- All of His plans for us are for our future and our good
* God's purpose in choosing us
- Jn 15:16-17
- God chose us to go and bear fruit that will last

C) His Motivation
* to trust God's promises
- Nahum 1:, God is good and He cares for those who trust Him
* to adjust our lives to God's plan
- Gal. 5:25
* to respond positively to God's purpose
- Isaiah 6:3 , "Here am I send me"

DGC's 2008 Christmas and Thanksgiving Sunday

2008-12-18T18:13:00.006+08:00

Last Sunday, December 14, 2008, we had our church Christmas and Thanksgiving Sunday.

Here are the pictures taken during the said event.

You can get the photos online via our PicasaWeb account.

Message: The Men God Uses

2008-12-15T10:59:00.002+08:00

Matthew 4

Message on Nov. 30, 2008 delivered by Pastor Edwin Locsin
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Characters of Men God Uses
1) Busy
-"they were casting their nets"

2) Obedient
-"immediately they left their boats, and followed him."

3) Responsible
-"They left their father and followed him."
- this indicated they were helping their father

4) Foresight
- "they were preparing their nets"
- for use again in the future

5) Decisive
- having the power to decide
- "immediately they left and followed him."

DGC's Mr. and Ms. Awana

2008-12-14T16:02:00.003+08:00

Last November 23, 2008, we had our Mr. and Ms. AWANA. Since there are four teams (blue, red, yellow, and green), each team were represented by one girl and one boy.

Since AWANA is about Bible verses and knowing God, each contestant has her/his own memory verse and they were wearing costumes based on some Bible characters.

Here are some stills during the said event.

To copy some pictures, please visit our Picasa account.

Message: Lukewarmness

2008-11-28T09:42:00.001+08:00

Rev. 3:14-22

Actual Audio Message from Pastor Edwin Locsin
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Problems of a Lukewarm Church
*they lost their:
1. Vigor
2. Values
3. Vision
4. Vesture

Nov. 16, 2008: Message: How children of God should Behave

2008-11-21T15:44:00.000+08:00

Col. 3:1-17

Expectations from Christians
1. Heavenly affection (v 1)
- "set your hearts on things above"

2. Heavenly ambition (v 3)
- "set your mind" - on things above, not on earthly things

3. Heavenly attitude (v 4)
- "put to death anything that can cause God's wrath"

4. Heavenly apparel
Description of a Chrisian
-chosen, holy, dearly loved

Clothe yourselves with
-compassion, kindness, humility, forgiving spirit, love, gentleness, patience

5. Heavenly action
-peace of God reigns in your hear
-be thankful
-let the Word of God dwell in your Hearts

Nov. 29, 2008: Message: How to End Wars

2008-11-21T15:19:00.003+08:00

James 4:1-14

Actual Audio Message Delivered by Pastor Edwin Locsin
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Types of War in this World
1. Fights among believers / with each other (v 1)
Reasons
*clash war
*employment wars
*church fights
*personal fights

2. War with ourselves (v 1b-3)
*from selfish desires that battles within you
exx. Eve's disobedience because of her desire to become like God

* Selfish desires are dangerous, and can lead to wrong prayers and wrong actions

* people with selfish desires are troubled; instead of giving thanks for the blessings they currently have, they grumble because of their desire for other things

3. War with God (v4-10)
We are at war with God when:
*we choose to befriend the world is at war with God
"World" here means the sinful "standards" of this world
*our flesh dominates us
*we who are proud
-pride is the devil's main weapon

How to stop wars
1. Submit yourselves to God (v 7)
2. Draw near to God
- confess your sins
3. Humble yourselves before the Lord
- and He will lift you up

Thank You

2008-11-14T06:37:00.008+08:00

This is our 96th post. It has been a year since this blog was put up.We are short of 4 posts until we reach our 100th. But still we want to celebrate our 96th post with a Thank You :).

There are a lot of things that we are grateful. Listing them would not be enough to express our appreciation and gratitude for everything that has happened. We are even thankful for the trials, challenges, problems, and hardships that has come our way because it has strengthened and increased our faith, love, trust, our desire to serve and spread the word, and our relationship to God.

The following is a song from Katinas entitled Thank You.

source :: Youtube

Nov. 2, 2008: Message: Waiting Patiently for the Lord

2008-11-07T10:16:00.002+08:00

Psalms 40

Actual Audio Message from Pastor Edwin Locsin (language is in Cebuano)
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Wait Patiently for:
1) God's mercy
2) God's preservation
3) God's deliverance
4) God's help
5) God's consideration

Conclusion: Isaiah 30:18
"Yes the Lord longs to be gracious to you, He rises to show compassion to you. Blessed are those who wait for Him."

Oct. 26, 2008: Message : Joyful Man

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James 1:1-26

Actual Audio Message from Pastor Edwin Locsin (language is in Cebuano)
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Problems Experienced by Christians
- persecutions
- poverty, etc.

*Happiness in times of negative circumstances

Signs of a Joyful Man

1. Pure Joy to encounter trials
-v2 "consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds
-v3 because you know that the testing of your faith DEVELOPS PERSEVERANCE
-v4 so that you may be MATURE, COMPLETE, and NOT LACKING ANYTHING."
-trials work for us and not against us
- the only way God can develop patience in us is through trials

2. Perseverance under trials
Rewards under trials
- builds character
- God is glorified
- receive the crown of life

3. Putting God's word into practice
- do not merely listen to the word, we must do what it says

Youth Choir Song - Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing)

Oct. 19, 2008: Message: Gideon's Faith

2008-10-28T09:40:00.002+08:00

Judges 6:22-24

Actual Message by Pastor Edwin Locsin (message is in Cebuano)
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Points to ponder
This was the story of Gideon and the army of 300

1. Greatly strengthened
- negative circumstances are brought to strengthen our faith

2. Severely tested
- Gideon's army was cut from 22,000 to 10,000 to 300 vs an army of multitudes

3. Greatly encouraged
- when problems arise, look to God and not the problems
- when problems are solved, thank God, for the all glory belongs to Him
- can encourage those around us
- it is our part to tell others about the goodness of God

Oct 12, 2008 : Message : Dangers of the Untamed Tongue

2008-10-28T09:36:00.002+08:00

James 3:1-12

Points to ponder
*we all stumble in many ways

Illustrations of the tongue's power
1. Bits & Rudder = Power to direct
- often small but can direct
- words we speak can affect the lives of others
ex. when a judge calls a verdict "guilty" or "not-guilty"
- can also encourage or discourage others

2. Fire & Animals = Power to destroy
- evil words has the power to destroy and are very dangerous when spoken
- like serpents, some tongues spread poison
- can depress
- sets the course of the persons life on fire

3. Fountain & Fig tree = Power to Delight
- like fountains and springs that refreshes us

Awana Club :: Torch

2008-10-08T15:11:00.003+08:00

Awana clubbers (torch) singing to the Awana Theme Song.

You can view the other videos at YouTube

October 5, 2008 : Message: Song of the Redeemed

2008-10-07T16:33:00.006+08:00

Message: Song of the Redeemed
Psalms 107

Actual audio message delivered by Pastor Edwin Locsin (language is in Cebuano)
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Points to Ponder:
The believers were:
1. Redeemed from personal insufficiency
- when we acknowledge that we are insufficient, God's help will arrive
- God delivers us from our distress
- v4 - the people were lost, then after praying, God led them to the right path
- v9 - when they were hungry and thirsty, God satisfied them with good things

2. Redeemed from sin
- Bondages we that hinders us
.Bondage of mind
.Bondage of the human capacity
.Bondage of the heart

-v14 God brought them out of darkness and broke away their chains
- w/ God's help we can break away from what binds us (sin)

3. Redemption from adversities
-v25 God is the author of the storm
-God allows storms in our lives so our faith and belief in Him will grow and strengthen
-the believers can lose their courage and reasoning during a storm
-v29 God stilled the storm to a whisper

*GIVE Thanks to the Lord for He is Good and His Love endures forever

closing song "Hallelujah to the Lamb"
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Logos

2008-09-18T11:01:00.007+08:00

Tried to edit page layout, will fix soon.

'Ala Lang! Praktis Praktis Lang Ni.

2008-09-13T22:00:00.005+08:00

Weeeeeeehhhhhhh!!!!.....

Visit our Youtube profile. Click here.

Enjoy this one. Jam jam!

Planetshakers :: Jump Around

2008-09-07T18:46:00.000+08:00

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yTVg0Hfw9E

Planetshakers :: Beautiful Savior

2008-09-07T18:42:00.002+08:00

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8e9lCxn_IY

see also planetshakers.com

Don Moen :: Hallelujah to the Lamb

2008-09-07T18:29:00.003+08:00

source: YouTube

Hosanna Music :: Open the Eyes of My Heart

2008-09-07T18:20:00.002+08:00

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-gt9Ig8dpk

Hillsong :: All Things Are Possible

2008-09-07T18:08:00.003+08:00

Source: Youtube

DGC's AWANA Club

2008-09-07T17:40:00.003+08:00

AWANA - Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed

It's been a month since we started our AWANA Program and we would like to share some bits and pieces. Pictures and more videos will appear soon.

These videos can be found at:

Hillsong's New Album

2008-07-10T10:17:00.004+08:00

Hillsong has new album entitled "This is our God". It was released , I think, last July 5, 2008.

This is the 17th live praise and worship album.

The following are the tracks in the album.

Track listing (CD)

Your Name High
Run
Desert Song
This Is Our God
He Is Lord
High and Lifted Up
Stronger
Healer
You Are Here (The Same Power)
You Deserve
Across the Earth
Where We Belong
Sing to the Lord
You'll Come
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
With Everything

Track listing (DVD)

Your Name High
Run
Across the Earth
This Is Our God
He Is Lord
High and Lifted Up
Stronger
Healer
You Are Here
You Deserve
Alive in You
Desert Song
You'll Come
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Sing to the Lord
Where We Belong
With Everything

You may also want to check this out.

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Our_God\
http://www.hillsong.com/music/section.php?xSec=796
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DMZ12rapZGU

Shout for Joy

2008-07-08T06:30:00.004+08:00

Shout for joy! Sing His praises.
Lift your voice unto the Lord.

This is it. This is really is it!

A round of applause please to Mark, Greg, Eliver, Irene, Kathy, Imee, Honey, Leonor, Marife, KayLena, Cindy, Jotham, Arwin, Josh, JP, and Vincent. I hope no one's missing.

Btw, where was Mitch? You guess.

So here it is. Brace yourselves to the most amazing thing you'll see. LOL :D

Shout for joy! Sing His praises.
Lift your voice unto the Lord.

Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYVWUlfjjyI

DGC Youth Dance Practice

2008-07-07T04:48:00.004+08:00

Before we post the final presentation, We're gonna show you the video of one of our practices.

Enjoy!

You may also visit this YoutTube link :: http://youtube.com/watch?v=E21EoLt2dBs

Pic Slideshow :: 2008 Church Anniversary

2008-06-30T08:25:00.004+08:00

Here are some snaptshots taken during our church anniversary.

To grab some of the pics, please visit http://picasaweb.google.com/dgcyouth/ChurchAnivJune292008

Church Aniv Videos - Part 1

2008-06-30T07:55:00.006+08:00

The DGC Youth's special number. This is a series of three videos.

These videos are also posted at Youtube.

Links will be provided below.

Links
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pac7pWqdUfM
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL29VxCawgA
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO1VFwT5f_0

Dgte Gospel Church's 23rd Anniversary

2008-06-30T07:44:00.006+08:00

Last June 29, 2008, we (DGC) celebrated our 23rd anniversary.

First, we thank and we offer everything that we have to our Creator, our Provider, our Healer, our GOD. We all know that without HIM, all things are impossible.

We would also like to thank the men and women of DGC for making the day a success and of course to the people who joined us in thanking God.

The theme was "Pressing on! Never give up!".

Pictures and videos will follow soon.

God bless!

DGC Youth

2008-05-05T06:03:00.002+08:00

Camping 2008 Pics

2008-05-05T04:52:00.005+08:00

To view the camping pics, please visit http://picasaweb.google.com/dgcyouth/Camping2008.
By the way, these are the photos taken by kat. Rona and Irene's photos, still to come.

Shout to the Lord on American Idol

2008-05-03T17:15:00.004+08:00

Who would have thought that American Idol, the number one show right now, would actually sing a christian song.

Them singing Shout to the Lord was a suprise. That is because TV shows aired at primtime or hit tv shows do not usually or rarely showcase christian songs and for AI to sing one of the best worship song is something different. It is like a bridging the gap between mainstream song and chrisitian songs.

For some you failed to see the performance, below are the videos from youtube. For the first video, instead of the Jesus on the beginning, they've changed it to shepherd for reasons I do not know. This was performed during Idol Gives Back.

The second video, on the other hand, contains the original lyrics but was performed on separate day.

So here it is. Enjoy :)

sources:
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6G0U8Vg6nY
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chXEraRnE4o

Camping Part 4

2008-04-30T10:52:00.005+08:00

More pics from the 2008 Youth Camp.

Pics available at dgcyouth.multiply.com, photobucket, and flickr.

Youth Camp 2008 (Part III)

2008-04-28T09:17:00.001+08:00

Youth Camp 2008 (Part II)

2008-04-27T17:16:00.001+08:00

Youth Camp 2008 (Part I)

2008-04-27T15:31:00.004+08:00

2008 Camping

2008-04-26T20:47:00.004+08:00

Last April 21 to 24, the CBAP Negros held its annual youth camp. Last year, our youth from our church joined the said event. And again this year, 15 youth joined the said camp. Not all are from our church. We've invited some friends to join.

Jether, Jotham, Eliver, Imee, Rona, Eleonor, Marife, Arwin, Ging2, Rey, Honey, Kae Lena, JP, and Joann were the campers and were joined by Pastor Locsin, Tita Nidas, Auntie Baby, Auntie Grace, Kathy P., and Irene to give their support.

Photos are posted at fickr; slideshow will also be posted at our friendster profile and of course here in blogger.

Some Inspirational Verses to Uplift Us

2008-04-21T07:45:00.003+08:00

This is a repost (from forwarded e-mail)

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There is nothing too big for God to handle. (Matthew 19:26)There is nothing too bad for him to forgive. (1 John 1:9)

The forces that threaten to steal your life and your future are puny compared to his awesome power. (Romans 8:38-39)

He could change your fortune in a day if he wanted to. (Daniel 2:21)

If he doesn’t, there’s a good reason why. (Proverbs 16:9)

He not only loves you, he is delighted with you despite all your dysfunctions, and revels in every moment you spend with him. (Song of Solomon 2:10-13)

He knows your sorrow. He remembers that you are dust, and collects all your tears in a bottle. (Psalm 103:14; Psalm 56:8)

He will give you strength and courage for whatever you may yet have to go through. (Romans 8:31)

Someday, from your mansion in heaven, you will look back on this day and smile, because you will realize that your light and momentary troubles were achieving for you an eternal glory that far outweighs them all in comparison. (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)

God Bless Us All !!! :)

The Fern and the Bamboo

2008-04-21T07:30:00.003+08:00

Here's another story e-mailed by a friend of mine.

Happy reading and I hope you will learn something from this.

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One day I decided to quit.... I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality. .... I wanted to quit my life.

I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"

His answer surprised me...

"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"

"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water.

The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.

In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo".

He said. "In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.

In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit."

He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.

Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a
challenge it could not handle."

He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots. I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you. Don't compare yourself to others."

He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern, yet, they both make the forest beautiful."

"Your time will come, "God said to me. " You will rise high!"

"How high should I rise?" I asked.

"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.

"As high as it can?" I questioned.

"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you........

Never regret a day in your life.

Good days give you Happiness.

Bad days give you Experiences.

Both are essential to life.

Keep going...

Happiness keeps you Sweet,
Trials keep you Strong,
Sorrows keep you Human,
Failures keep you Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only God keeps You Going!

A Coin

2008-04-21T07:18:00.002+08:00

Read the texts below and I hope you will be inspired.

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An unemployed graduate woke up one morning and checked his pocket. All he had left was $10. He decided to use it to buy food and then wait for death as he was too proud to go begging. He was frustrated as he could find no job, and nobody was ready to help him.

He bought food and as he sat down to eat, an old man and two little children came along and asked him to help them with food as they had not eaten for almost a week. He looked at them. They were so lean that he could see their bones coming out. Their eyes had gone into the socket.

With the last bit of compassion he had, he gave them the food. The old man and children prayed that God would bless and prosper him and then gave him a very old coin. The young graduate said to them "you need the prayer more than I do".

With no money, no job, no food, the young graduate went under the bridge to rest and wait for death. As he was about to sleep, he saw an old newspaper on the ground. He picked it up, and suddenly he saw an advertisement for people with old coins to come to a certain address. He decided to go there with the old coin the old man gave him. On getting to the place, he gave the proprietor the coin. The proprietor screamed, brought out a big book and showed the young graduate a photograph. This same old coin was worth 3 million dollars. The young graduate was overjoyed as the proprietor gave him a bank draft for 3 million dollars within an hour. He collected the Bank Draft and went in search of the old man and little children.

By the time he got to where he left them eating, they had gone. He asked the owner of the canteen if he knew them. He said no but they left a note for you. He quickly opened the note thinking it would lead him to find them.

This is what the note said: "You gave us your all and we have rewarded you back with the coin" Signed God the Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost. 1 Kings 17:10-16; Matthew 11:28-30

Student and Professor

2008-04-07T05:32:00.003+08:00

Someone sent me the following story about a student and his professor. I find this really interesting and I hope you'll get something from it and incrrease your faith in GOD.

An atheist professor of philosophy speaks to his class on the problem science has with God, the Almighty.

He asks one of his new Christian students to stand and...

Professor : You are a Christian, aren't you, son?
Student : Yes, sir.
Prof : So you believe in God?
Student : Absolutely, sir.
Prof : Is God good?
Student : Sure.
Prof : Is God all-powerful?
Student : Yes.
Prof : My brother died of cancer even though he prayed to God to heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But God didn't. How is this God good then? Hmm?

(Student is silent.)

Prof : You can't answer, can you? Let' s start again, young fella. Is God good?
Student :Yes.
Prof : Is Satan good?
Student : No.
Prof : Where does Satan come from?
Student : From...God...
Prof : That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this world?
Student : Yes.
Prof : Evil is everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything. Correct?
Student : Yes.
Prof : So who created evil?

(Student does not answer.)

Prof: Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things exist in the world, don't they?
Student :Yes, sir.
Prof: So, who created them?

(Student has no answer.)

Prof : Science says you have 5 senses you use to identify and observe the world around you. Tell me, son...Have you ever seen God?
Student : No, sir.
Prof: Tell us if you have ever heard your God?
Student : No , sir.
Prof: Have you ever felt your God, tasted your God, smelt your God? Have you ever had any sensory perception of God for that matter?
Student : No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.
Prof: Yet you still believe in Him?
Student : Yes.
Prof: According to empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?
Student : Nothing. I only have my faith.
Prof: Yes. Faith. And that is the problem science has.
Student : Professor, is there such a thing as heat?
Prof: Yes.
Student : And is there such a thing as cold?
Prof: Yes.
Student : No sir. There isn't.

(The lecture theatre becomes very quiet with this turn of events.)
Student : Sir, you can have lots of heat, even more heat, superheat, mega heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat. But we don't have anything called cold. We can hit 458 degrees below zero which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold. Cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it.

(There is pin-drop silence in the lecture theatre.)

Student : What about darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as darkness?
Prof: Yes. What is night if there isn't darkness?
Student : You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the absence of something. You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light....But if you have no light constantly, you have nothing and it's called darkness, isn't it? In reality, darkness isn't. If it were you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?
Prof: So what is the point you are making, young man?
Student : Sir, my point is your philosophical premise is flawed.
Prof: Flawed? Can you explain how?
Student : Sir, you are working on the premise of duality. You argue there is life and then there is death, a good God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought. It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing. Death is not the opposite of life: just the absence of it. Now tell me, Professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?
Prof: If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, yes, of course, I do.
Student : Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?

(The Professor shakes his head with a smile, beginning to realize where the argument is going.)

Student : Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavour, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you not a scientist but a preacher?

(The class is in uproar.)

Student : Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the Professor's brain?

(The class breaks out into laughter.)

Student : Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's brain, felt it, touched or smelt it?...No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, sir. With all due respect, sir, how do we then trust your lectures, sir?

(The room is silent. The professor stares at the student, his face unfathomable.)

Prof: I guess you'll have to take them on faith, son.
Student : That is it, sir...The link between man & God is FAITH. That is all that keeps things moving & alive.

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2008-02-04T07:49:00.001+08:00

Song lyrics | Freedom We Know lyrics

Hillsong :: All I Need Is You

2008-02-04T07:39:00.002+08:00

Hillsong :: Hosanna

2008-02-04T07:33:00.001+08:00

Song lyrics | Hosanna lyrics

Don Moen :: We've Come to Bless Your Name

2008-02-04T07:29:00.000+08:00

Don Moen :: I Worship You, Almighty God

2008-02-04T07:24:00.000+08:00

Paul Baloche's :: Should I keep a journal

2008-02-04T07:20:00.000+08:00

Paul Baloche's :: Praying during worship

2008-02-04T07:19:00.000+08:00

Paul Baloche's Choosing A Keyboard Player

2008-02-04T07:16:00.000+08:00

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2008-02-04T07:14:00.000+08:00

Paul Baloche's How Often Can I Introduce New Songs

2008-02-04T07:12:00.000+08:00

Paul Baloche's Choosing a Bass Player

2008-02-04T07:09:00.000+08:00

Paul Baloche's Dealing With Conflicts in a Worship Team

2008-02-04T07:07:00.000+08:00

Paul Baloche's Choosing A Drummer

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Paul Baloche's My worship team won't practice

2008-02-04T07:00:00.000+08:00

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2008-02-04T06:52:00.001+08:00

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2008-02-04T06:41:00.001+08:00

Song lyrics | Praise You In This Storm lyrics

Casting Crowns :: Who Am I?

2008-02-04T06:31:00.001+08:00

Song lyrics | Who Am I lyrics

Hillsong :: Solution

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Song lyrics | Solution lyrics

Hillsong :: Break Free

2008-02-04T06:21:00.002+08:00

Song lyrics | Break Free lyrics

Hillsong Kids :: Your Eyes

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Hillsong Kids :: One Way

2008-02-04T06:09:00.000+08:00

Song lyrics | One Way lyrics

Hillsong Kids :: Blessed

2008-02-04T06:05:00.000+08:00

Song lyrics | Blessed lyrics

Hillsong :: For All You've Done

2008-02-04T05:59:00.001+08:00

Song lyrics | For All You've Done lyrics

Don Moen :: Come to the River of Life

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Don Moen :: Let Your Glory Fall

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2008-02-04T05:28:00.000+08:00

Song lyrics | I Could Sing Of Your Love lyrics

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2008-02-04T05:19:00.000+08:00

Song lyrics | Cry Holy lyrics

Chris Tomlin :: Awesome Is The Lord Most High

2008-02-04T05:06:00.001+08:00

Awesome Is The Lord Most High
Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Cary Pierce, Jon Able

Key: Ab
Intro:
Ab Eb Fm7 Db2

Verse 1:
Ab
Great are You, Lord
Eb
Mighty in strength
Db2
You are faithful
Ab
You will ever be

Ab
We will praise You
Eb
All of our days
Db2
It's for Your glory
Fm7 Eb/G
We offer everything

Chorus:
Ab
Raise Your hands all you nations
Eb/G
Shout to God all creation
Fm7 Db2
How awesome is the Lord most high (1st time to verse 2)

Ab
We will praise You together
Eb/G
For now and forever
Fm7 Db2
How awesome is the Lord most high

Verse 2:
Where You send us
God we will go
You're the answer
We want the world to know

We will trust You
When You call our name
Where You lead us
We'll follow all the way

Bridge:
Ab Eb
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Fm7 Db2
How awesome is the Lord most High
Ab Eb
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Fm7 Db2
How awesome is the Lord most High