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Rebecca Ferguson sings Amazing Grace – The X Factor Live Semi-Final

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On December 4, 2010

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Rebecca Fergusson Amazing Grace

Looking at my twitter feeds this morning , I found this very interesting link about this contestant at the X-Factor UK. Rebecca Ferguson is singing Amazing Grace at the Semi-Finals! A very bold statement about her faith and she dared to sing a song that is probably unpopular to the huge audience of a reality TV Show. Just look at the reactions in the faces of the X-factor Judges.

A caption on the the Youtube X-Factor channel commented that “Rebecca has wanted to sing this song for a very long time, so saving it for last was a very wise move.”
 If I were to vote, of course I can’t coz I’m not in the UK, I would surely vote for her. I will launch a huge campaign for audience to keep her in the competition. The truth is, I like this song very much. Carrie Underwood, Stan Walker, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton and other popular artists made this song a huge statement. Amazing Grace is the anthem of people who has experienced such an amazing encounter with God, about His love, about His mercy, and His amazing Grace.
Watching a young lady sing it to a very popular TV show surely sows seeds of faith. Let the harvest begin!
Rebecca Ferguson, you made the right decision! I salute you!

Credits: X Factor UK

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What Does Faith Actually Do?

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On December 1, 2010

In christian articles, Featured, Inspirational

faith and hope

The Faith: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It MattersI subscribe to Colin Smith‘s weekly Lifekeys devotionals.  I just thought of sharing this one because I believe that we all need to sharpen our thoughts on the subject of Faith. One of favourite verses is Hebrews 11:6 that says “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” This verse has really provided me a clear understanding that we can’t take away Faith when we talk about our relationship with God. Colin Smith, in this article explains Faith.

“For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” – Romans 3:28

Evangelicals have always stressed the wonderful truth that we are justified by faith. We have rightly placed great emphasis on justification by faith and not by works. But we have not always had a good grasp on what faith actually is.

 

Hebrews 11 gives us a long list of the heroes of faith, men and women who are models or examples to us of what authentic faith looks like. Study this chapter and you will see that faith is always more than bare belief. Faith is active. It does things…

Faith Understands
“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command.” Hebrews 11:3

The Psalmist says, “I have more insight than all my teachers for I meditate on your statutes” (Psalm 119:99). The Holy Spirit gives wisdom that cannot be gained by the intellect alone. It is possible to have the most brilliant mind, and yet to live like a fool.

Faith Offers
“By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did.” (11:4)
Faith will lead you to great sacrifices-denying yourself and costly commitment.


Faith Builds
“By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family.” (11:7)
Faith initiates great projects that will be the means of advancing God’s redeeming purpose in the world.

Faith Obeys
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” (11:8)
Faith will lead you to embark on great ventures into the unknown.


Faith Longs
“They were longing for a better country–a heavenly one.” (11:16)
Faith is a forward-looking grace. It will keep you fixed on heaven.

 

Faith Blesses
“By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.” (11:20)
What a blessing to have a father who is a man of faith, a mother who is a woman of faith. Faith leaves a legacy, bringing blessing to your children and all God places around you.

 

Faith Worships
“By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” (11:21)
Faith will lead you to worship. Here is this old man at the end of life. He is dying, but he looks up to God and he worships.

 

Why does faith do all these things?

Faith is like a living tree bursting with fruit! Where does all this life and energy come from? Why does faith understand, offer, build, obey, long, bless and worship? Faith unites us to Jesus Christ. Faith is the bond by which we become His, and faith is the way in which Christ, and all that is His, becomes ours.

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Excerpted from…
Series: Anatomy of Faith
Message: Faith Posesses Christ
Date: April 11, 2010

Amazing Dads

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On November 18, 2010

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Check out this cool video of Dads!


Dad Life from Church on the Move on Vimeo.

Ha ha This is dad life
It’s how we live 24/7, 365 Check me

Gas station glasses
Don’t care what the masses
Think about me wit my sweet goatee
I’m rockin’ my Dockers
With a cuff and a crease
I got that St. John’s Bay
And a clip for my piece

I look nice
I got dozens of dollars
And that’s right
It goes straight to my daughters and my wife
I’m a miracle dad
Makin’ magic with the checkbook is a talent I have

I roll hard in the yard
With a 60-inch cut
Zero turn radius
My neighbors say what?
They be drivin’ by
Peepin’ my landscape
Yo, these greens got nothin’ on my manscape

Hydrangeas (what), Begonias (naw)
Crape Myrtle (tight), ornamental turtle!
Hold up
Is that a weed in my fescue?
Aw naw, Round Up to the rescue

It’s the dad life, it’s the dad life
Take my daughty to the potty, it’s the dad life
(bringin’ home the bacon)
It’s the dad life, it’s the dad life
Shootin’ vids of the kids, it’s the dad life

Roll up to the splash pad, 10 AM
My whole entourage
Hops out the minivan
We splishy splashy for an hour or two
Then it’s back to the house
Preppin’ for the barbeque

Brats, dogs, rack of ribs, whateva (tight)
Get me on the Weber
Man, nobody does it betta
Call me lord of the grill
I’m king of the coals
Nana’s secret recipe, you know how I roll

1080p, 16×9
I’m rockin’ man cave status
With a screen like mine
Keep your peanut butter hands
Off my 50-inch Vizio
Pop up the corn, roll the Disney video

{ “A whole new world…” }

We got Aladdin, Jasmine
Abu, the genie (hey)
With kids like mine, everybody wants to be me
Sing a nigh-night song and then it’s off to bed
This is the dad life, no more to be said

It’s the dad life, it’s the dad life
Hit the mall, coaching ball, it’s the dad life
(bringin’ home the bacon)
It’s the dad life, it’s the dad life
Playing rough, fixing stuff, it’s the dad life
(bringin’ home the bacon)
It’s the dad life, it’s the dad life
Yeah, you know how we do it
It’s the dad life

Be Joyful Always!

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On August 12, 2010

In christian articles, Devotional

Be joyful always and pray continually

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“When Jesus said, “You must be born again” (John 3), He didn’t say it to a prostitute-it was Nicodemus, a respected rabbi. Jesus said to this man: “You need your whole life to be recreated from the inside.” The new birth is a sovereign work of the Holy Spirit. It happens when He moves in a person’s life. When you see that, you’ll want to pray.

 We’re looking for more than behavior modification, we’re looking for new life from above that makes us the kind of people who are joyful always, pray continually and who give thanks in all circumstances. This only happens through divine power. You have the privilege of knowing the One who holds that power, and He invites you to talk to Him. ” 

Excerpted from
LifeKEY by Colin S Smith
 
Be blessed by this video by Don Moen “Our Father“

 


Don Moen – Our Father

 

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Enough (Chris Tomlin)

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On July 24, 2010

In Praise & Worship

“All of You is more than enough for all of me

For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough”

This is another great song of Chris Tomlin from the album See The Morning Album. As I look it into the lyrics of this song, it points me to Philippians 4:19 that declares that our God shall supply all our need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. And on the same book, of the bible, we are reminded to “be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Thank you Lord for your promises. Truly you are the God of increase; the God of blessings; and the God of miracles. Glory to your Name on high. You are more than enough for us.

Enough (Chris Tomlin)

Download this song at Amazon.com but clicking this link: Enough (Acoustic) (See The Morning SE Album Version)

Video Source: Youtube by user MusicforHISMission

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