Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 24, 2008


In this christmas time I want to wish you all a MERRY Christmas and a Happy New year!!!

Friday, May 09, 2008

Happy Mother's Day




















Proverbios 6:20-22 \ Proverbs 6:20-22
La Biblia de las Américas (LBLA)
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Advertencia contra el adulterio 20Hijo mío, guarda el mandamiento de tu padre, y no abandones la enseñanza de tu madre;
21átalos de continuo en tu corazón, enlázalos a tu cuello.
22Cuando andes, te guiarán; cuando duermas, velarán por ti; y al despertarte, hablarán contigo.

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Warnings Against Adultery 20(A) My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.21(B) Bind them on your heart always; (C) tie them around your neck.22(D) When you walk, they[a] will lead you; (E) when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.




Here are some resources on Mother's day:




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audio: Hannah: A Woman of Grace - Pt. 1 http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.aspSID=5110393631




audio: The Hope of God-Fearing Mothers








audio: Motherhood vs. Lady MacBeth








audio: Rendering Mothers Their Due








video: A Message For Mothers








Text:
A WOMAN After God's Own Heart = Women and Wives God Will Bless








Audio: marriage,motherhood and homemaking series








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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Happy Easter





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Juan 20
La resurrección 1Y el primer día de la semana María Magdalena fue* temprano al sepulcro, cuando todavía estaba* oscuro, y vio* que ya la piedra había sido quitada del sepulcro.
2Entonces corrió* y fue* a Simón Pedro y al otro discípulo a quien Jesús amaba, y les dijo*: Se han llevado al Señor del sepulcro, y no sabemos dónde le han puesto.
3Salieron, pues, Pedro y el otro discípulo, e iban hacia el sepulcro.
4Los dos corrían juntos, pero el otro discípulo corrió más aprisa que Pedro, y llegó primero al sepulcro;
5e inclinándose para mirar adentro , vio* las envolturas de lino puestas allí, pero no entró.
6Entonces llegó* también Simón Pedro tras él, entró al sepulcro, y vio* las envolturas de lino puestas allí,
7y el sudario que había estado sobre la cabeza de Jesús, no puesto con las envolturas de lino, sino enrollado en un lugar aparte.
8Entonces entró también el otro discípulo, el que había llegado primero al sepulcro, y vio y creyó.
9Porque todavía no habían entendido la Escritura, que Jesús debía resucitar de entre los muertos.
10Los discípulos entonces se fueron de nuevo a sus casas.

Aparición de Jesús a María Magdalena 11Pero María estaba fuera, llorando junto al sepulcro; y mientras lloraba, se inclinó y miró dentro del sepulcro;
12y vio* dos ángeles vestidos de blanco, sentados donde había estado el cuerpo de Jesús, uno a la cabecera y otro a los pies.
13Y ellos le dijeron*: Mujer, ¿por qué lloras? Ella les dijo*: Porque se han llevado a mi Señor, y no sé dónde le han puesto.
14Al decir esto, se volvió y vio* a Jesús que estaba allí, pero no sabía que era Jesús.
15Jesús le dijo*: Mujer, ¿por qué lloras? ¿A quién buscas? Ella, pensando que era el hortelano, le dijo*: Señor, si tú le has llevado, dime dónde le has puesto, y yo me lo llevaré.
16Jesús le dijo*: ¡María! Ella, volviéndose, le dijo* en hebreo: ¡Raboní! (que quiere decir, Maestro).
17Jesús le dijo*: Suéltame porque todavía no he subido al Padre; pero ve a mis hermanos, y diles: "Subo a mi Padre y a vuestro Padre, a mi Dios y a vuestro Dios."
18Fue* María Magdalena y anunció a los discípulos: ¡He visto al Señor!, y que El le había dicho estas cosas.

Aparición a los discípulos 19Entonces, al atardecer de aquel día, el primero de la semana, y estando cerradas las puertas del lugar donde los discípulos se encontraban por miedo a los judíos, Jesús vino y se puso en medio de ellos, y les dijo*: Paz a vosotros.
20Y diciendo esto, les mostró las manos y el costado. Entonces los discípulos se regocijaron al ver al Señor.
21Jesús entonces les dijo otra vez: Paz a vosotros; como el Padre me ha enviado, así también yo os envío.
22Después de decir esto, sopló sobre ellos y les dijo*: Recibid el Espíritu Santo.
23A quienes perdonéis los pecados, éstos les son perdonados; a quienes retengáis los pecados, éstos les son retenidos.

Incredulidad de Tomás 24Tomás, uno de los doce, llamado el Dídimo, no estaba con ellos cuando Jesús vino.
25Entonces los otros discípulos le decían: ¡Hemos visto al Señor! Pero él les dijo: Si no veo en sus manos la señal de los clavos, y meto el dedo en el lugar de los clavos, y pongo la mano en su costado, no creeré.
26Ocho días después, sus discípulos estaban otra vez dentro, y Tomás con ellos. Y estando las puertas cerradas, Jesús vino* y se puso en medio de ellos, y dijo: Paz a vosotros.
27Luego dijo* a Tomás: Acerca aquí tu dedo, y mira mis manos; extiende aquí tu mano y métela en mi costado; y no seas incrédulo, sino creyente.
28Respondió Tomás y le dijo: ¡Señor mío y Dios mío!
29Jesús le dijo*: ¿Porque me has visto has creído? Dichosos los que no vieron, y sin embargo creyeron.

El propósito de este evangelio según Juan 30Y muchas otras señales hizo también Jesús en presencia de sus discípulos, que no están escritas en este libro;
31pero éstas se han escrito para que creáis que Jesús es el Cristo, el Hijo de Dios; y para que al creer, tengáis vida en su nombre.

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John 20
The Resurrection 1(A) Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that(B) the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple,(C) the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and(D) we do not know where they have laid him." 3(E) So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. 4Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5And stooping to look in, he saw(F) the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. 6Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, 7and(G) the face cloth, which had been on Jesus’[a] head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself. 8Then the other disciple,(H) who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9for as yet(I) they did not understand the Scripture,(J) that he must rise from the dead. 10Then the disciples went back to their homes.
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene 11But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12And(K) she saw(L) two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13They said to her,(M) "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them,(N) "They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him." 14Having said this, she turned around and(O) saw Jesus standing,(P) but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15Jesus said to her, (Q) "Woman, why are you weeping?(R) Whom are you seeking?" Supposing him to be(S) the gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away." 16Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Aramaic,[b](T) "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). 17Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to(U) my brothers and say to them,(V) 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to(W) my God and your God.'" 18Mary Magdalene(X) went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"—and that he had said these things to her.
Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19(Y) On the evening(Z) of that day, the first day of the week,(AA) the doors being locked where the disciples were(AB) for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, (AC) "Peace be with you." 20When he had said this,(AD) he showed them his hands and his side. Then(AE) the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As(AF) the Father has sent me,(AG) even so I am sending you." 22And when he had said this, he(AH) breathed on them and said to them, (AI) "Receive the Holy Spirit. 23(AJ) If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld."
Jesus and Thomas 24Now(AK) Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin,[c] was not with them when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them,(AL) "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe."
26Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them.(AM) Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." 27Then he said to Thomas, (AN) "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe." 28Thomas answered him,(AO) "My Lord and my God!" 29Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me?(AP) Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
The Purpose of This Book 30(AQ) Now Jesus did many other signs(AR) in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31(AS) but these are written so that you may(AT) believe that Jesus is the Christ,(AU) the Son of God, and that by believing(AV) you may have life(AW) in his name.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

something to remember for valetine's day






i came across this qoute from J.C. Ryle and reflecting on it-it is a good thing to remember on this holiday. Until i met my wife i was used by ladies on this day-they got what they wanted and then when it was over they just spit my out. So I encourage both guys and girls not to play with someone's heart not only today but everday because you would not want the samething done to you:




This is a golden rule indeed!(J. C. Ryle, "The Gospel of Matthew" 1856)"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you." Matt. 7:12Jesus here lays down a general principle for our guidance in all doubtful questions between man and man. We are not to deal with others as others deal with us. This is mere selfishness and heathenism. We are to deal with others as we would like others to deal with us. This is real Christianity.This is a golden rule indeed! It does not merely forbid all petty malice and revenge, all cheating and deceit. It does much more. It settles a hundred difficult points, which in a world like this are continually arising between man and man. It prevents the necessity of laying down endless little rules for our conduct in specific cases. It sweeps the whole debatable ground with one mighty principle. It shows us a balance and measure, by which every one may see at once what is his duty. Is there a thing we would not like our neighbor to do to us? Then let us always remember, that this is the thing we ought not to do to him. Is there a thing we would like him to do to us? Then this is the very thing we ought to do to him. How many intricate questions would be decided at once, if this rule were honestly used!"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you." Matt. 7:12
Vine a través de este qoute de JC Ryle y reflexionar sobre él-es bueno recordar en este día festivo. Hasta mi esposa se reunió i i fue usado por señoras en el día de hoy-de que obtengan lo que quieren y luego cuando se les acaba de escupir más de mi. Así que alentar tanto los chicos y chicas por no jugar con el corazón de alguien, no sólo hoy, sino cotidiana, porque usted no quiere que el samething hacer para usted: Esta es una regla de oro en verdad! (JC Ryle, "El Evangelio de Mateo" 1856) "Así que en todo, hacer a los demás lo que te gustaría que te haga a ti." Matt. 7:12 Jesús establece aquí un principio general de orientación en todas nuestras preguntas dudoso entre el hombre y el hombre. Nosotros no estamos para hacer frente a los demás como los demás ocuparse de nosotros. Esto es simple egoísmo y heathenism. Estamos para hacer frente a los demás como nos gustaría que otros para tratar con nosotros. Esto es real Christianity.This es una regla de oro en verdad! No se limita a prohibir todas las faltas malicia y la venganza, todas las trampas y engaños. No mucho más. Se instala un centenar de puntos de difícil, que en un mundo como este son continuamente surjan entre el hombre y el hombre. Evita la necesidad de poco interminable por la que se establecen las normas de nuestra conducta en casos específicos. Se extiende por el terreno con todo discutible un poderoso principio. Nos muestra un equilibrio y medida, en la que cada uno puede ver a la vez lo que es su deber. ¿Hay una cosa que no le gustaría hacer a nuestro vecino a nosotros? A continuación vamos a recordar siempre, que esta es la cosa que no debería hacer para él. ¿Hay alguna cosa que le gustaría hacer a nosotros? Entonces éste es el gran cosa que tenemos que hacer con él. ¿Cuántas intrincadas cuestiones se decidió a la vez, si esta regla se utiliza honestamente! "Así que en todo, hacer a los demás lo que te gustaría que te haga a ti." Matt. 7:12

Friday, November 16, 2007

thanksgiving resources



18 in everything (A)give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus(1 thess 5:18)


Philippians 4:6-9
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6(A)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by (B)prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7And (C)the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will (D)guard your hearts and your (E)minds in (F)Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brethren, (G)whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.
9The things you have learned and received and heard and seen (H)in me, practice these things, and (I)the God of peace will be with you.

Matthew 6:25-34
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The Cure for Anxiety 25"(A)For this reason I say to you, do not be (B)worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
26"(C)Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?
27"And who of you by being (D)worried can (E)add a single hour to his life?
28"And why are you (F)worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin,
29yet I say to you that not even (G)Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these.
30"But if God so clothes the (H)grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? (I)You of little faith!
31"Do not (J)worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?'
32"For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for (K)your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
33"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and (L)all these things will be added to you.
34"So do not (M)worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.


Psalm 103
A Psalm of David. 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 6 The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; 12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. 13 As a father pities his children, So the LORD pities those who fear Him. 14 For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. 15 As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. 16 For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, And its place remembers it no more.[a] 17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, 18 To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments to do them. 19 The LORD has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all. 20 Bless the LORD, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word. 21 Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You ministers of His, who do His pleasure. 22 Bless the LORD, all His works, In all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!

James 1:2-6 (New American Standard Bible)
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2(A)Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter (B)various trials,
3knowing that (C)the testing of your (D)faith produces (E)endurance.
4And let (F)endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be (G)perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
5But if any of you (H)lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and (I)it will be given to him.
6But he must (J)ask in faith (K)without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, (L)driven and tossed by the wind.


Psalm 136
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.


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Saturday, June 16, 2007

A Christain father's Ultimate wish,,,






Tommorow it will be Father's day and I would like to wish God,all the fathers and mothers who must step in the gap as fathers(as well as other family members,friends,pastors etc) Happy father's day and many more!!!

We fathers are underappreciated and at other times unrecognized and invisible case in point: the above pictures illustrate my son's artwork for father's day 2006(he was 4 years old)--this year his class did not make anything for all the fathers represented there.Well to end this little post this is a christain's father ultimate wish for their children:


19Grant to Solomon my son a whole heart that he may keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, performing all, and that he may build the palace for which I have made provision." (1 Chronicles 29:19)


9-16 How can a young person live a clean life? By carefully reading the map of your Word. I'm single-minded in pursuit of you; don't let me miss the road signs you've posted. I've banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won't sin myself bankrupt. Be blessed, God; train me in your ways of wise living. I'll transfer to my lips all the counsel that comes from your mouth; I delight far more in what you tell me about living than in gathering a pile of riches. I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you, I attentively watch how you've done it. I relish everything you've told me of life, I won't forget a word of it. (Psalm 119:9-16)


8My theme song is God's love and justice, and I'm singing it right to you, God. I'm finding my way down the road of right living, but how long before you show up? I'm doing the very best I can, and I'm doing it at home, where it counts. I refuse to take a second look at corrupting people and degrading things. I reject made-in-Canaan gods, stay clear of contamination. The crooked in heart keep their distance; I refuse to shake hands with those who plan evil. I put a gag on the gossip who bad-mouths his neighbor; I can't stand arrogance. But I have my eye on salt-of-the-earth people— they're the ones I want working with me; Men and women on the straight and narrow— these are the ones I want at my side. But no one who traffics in lies gets a job with me; I have no patience with liars. I've rounded up all the wicked like cattle and herded them right out of the country. I purged God's city of all who make a business of evil.(Psalm 101:1-8)


I have not departed from Thy judgments, for Thou hast taught me.103How sweet are Thy words unto my taste, yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!104Through Thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.(Psalm 119:102-104 )


14"Now therefore fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." (Joshua 24:14-16)

Monday, December 25, 2006

what are the 12 days of christmas?


just click on blue letters to read a interesting article on it.

x-mas vs christmas


another post on the real or forgotton meaning of christmas. enjoy!!!click on blue letters for link...

Sunday, December 24, 2006

for all santas


I came across this cartoon and i started to reflect on this and i realized that it speaks to us santas as we give presents to our family,friends,co-workers etc-- we forget the real meaning of this holiday.