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You Tube

2007-12-17T20:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/alivenetwork

We Have Created an Account ON YOUTUBE

I have made some wicked videos & am going to make alot more in the near future so check them out

God Bless

Welcome

2007-12-16T15:13:00.000-07:00

Today i went to church for the first time in a long time

& You know what

God met me there & said "Welcome, this is where you belong"

Triscuits, Gods Cracker

2007-12-15T22:21:00.000-07:00

After just getting off the phone with my girlfriend i was lying on my bed. i had a box of triscuits in my hand, cracked pepper and olive oil triscuits to be precise. I thought to myself and an intriguing image came to mind. I held up a triscuit in the air “this is what you gave me” “this is what you gave me”. “everything I need, you have given me everything I will ever need, help me use it to better the kingdom”.

The trisuits in this really don’t symbolize anything, but if they had to, it would be the bread of life. Our Father has given us everything that we could ever need; the only thing is, is that we don’t know what we need. What we need is to advance His Kingdom, the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. I pray that He will give us what we “need” in order to do so.

In Jesus Mighty and Precious name

Prayer For Help

2007-12-02T12:16:00.000-07:00

"Father i pray to you now, i come to you broken, caught up within myself,""devil i speak to you now, you have no right in my life, for i am a child of God & you are nothing but a meer spec. My Father is so much bigger then you, BEGONE out of my life, for you will no longer have control, devil be gone""father i worship you for the life that you have given me, your Spirit that is with me always & your grace, Father come into my life, take over my ship wrecked life boat, consume me, for i am yours, a child of God. I long to live up to your goals for me, i want to spread your Word, The kingdom of God shall rein down. fill me Father, for i am almost empty of you, help me father, i am desperate for you.

In Jesus Mighty Name I Pray, Amen

For My Mom

2007-12-02T11:06:00.001-07:00

In english we were asked to Affirm Somones Life as a Journal Entry Assignment, I Chose to do my mom:

Dear Mom:

Through the entire struggle, through everything you were always there. Even though I know you think I don’t care, I really do. Things have happened and certain events may have lead to our separation, but it wasn’t separation of the heart. We will always be joined together as a family, as friends. We both know that you didn’t deserve what happened to you but the events were beyond both of our control, don’t beat yourself up. You deserve so much better and in the events afterward I think you got it. For the first time I actually think you were treated the way you should be and although no one is prefect, life really straightened out.

As for my childhood, it was as good as it could be. You did your best and that’s all anyone could ask. There was no one to help you and lots of eyes looking for every moment to criticize, basically under a microscope. Who I am today is because of your work as a single parent, pretty much. You can take that however you want, but I take it in a good way for I think I have turned out pretty decent. I truly respect you for what you went through in raising me, cuz lets face it , I was a hell child bent on sugar; great times lol. I know you beat yourself up about the events that took place but just remember one thing; love comes in many forms, sometimes miniscule but it is always there. Even when all hope seems lost or love seems gone astray or life seems like an endless spiral of downfalls just remember; always.

Looking back I find a distinct pattern of endless love tied to people that didn’t appreciate. But there was so much love and so much passion. Burning passion to better the lives of your kids and create a home. But you never lost focus, always thinking about us. Some may view this as a downfall and in a way it is. But all moms are like that, they put their children first no matter what; its like a mothers code of sorts.
You carried out everything you did with this passion, in your work, in your prayers, in us. Your driving strength was scripture based at heart, even though I don’t quite think you realized it at the time. I swear you were in the loop with Santa, and then I found out the real truth. Back to point, your passion was like a burden that you carried a good burden though. One that drove you forward and pushed you beyond your limits in all areas; physical and emotional even spiritual.
I guess what I am trying to say mom is that you were amazing; the perfect mom. And I know that by saying that your going to be like “um no” but in all reality you were. You loved us with your everything and put your life into raising us up to be who we are today. So here is to you mom and all you have done, nothing I can do will ever be enough to repay you. But that’s the beauty of it isn’t it, you don’t even want to be repaid. My mom in a nutshell; love always

Hmm ?

2007-11-17T20:51:00.000-07:00

This is an interesting view

Check it out & let us know what you think!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5547481422995115331&q=zeitgeist&pr=goog-sl

Pocket Testament League

2007-09-24T20:47:00.000-06:00

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Membership is free! We provide you with free Gospels you can give away as gifts in friendly one-on-one encounters as God provides opportunities to share His Word with others. More than 100 million Gospels have been given away by people just like you, in everyday sharing situations. They are completely free of charge.

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Passing Of Greatness

2007-09-23T17:16:00.000-06:00

Our Hearts go out to My Pastor, Kelly, Pastor of Foothills Victory Church.

We are deeply saddened as his mother passed away today.

Father be with Kelly & his family, as they face the troubles ahead. Be in there hearts Father, providing comfort & love. Heal there souls Father & nourish there minds. Be with his mother as she makes her journy to heaven, may she watch over us always. Father bring peace to there minds & there mourning hearts. In Jesus name i pray Amen

Please Post Your Prayers As Comments

Not Religion, Then What ?

2007-09-23T15:33:00.000-06:00

If it's not about religion, what is it?You ask a good question. I grew up in the “church” and it was all rules and regulations. It wasn’t until I went to college that I found out that God doesn’t want “religion”; He wants a relationship. He’s made this relationship possible by sending us His Son. (See John 3:16.) When Jesus died on the cross He paid the price for all the wrong things I’ve ever done (and there’s been a lot).Through Jesus I’ve been forgiven for all those things and I can now relate to God as my Father. Are there rules? Of course--every relationship has rules. But I found that the focus is on a living, growing relationship with God--not the rules. And, wow, what an adventure it has been.Are you interested in knowing about Jesus? Click here to learn about this awesome relationship that can be yours.

(See Romans 5:8, Romans 8:33-34, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 3:1-3)

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Religion Isn't Enough

2007-09-23T15:28:00.000-06:00

Taken from www.notreligion.com

Why isn't my "religion" enough?Would it shock you to know that God isn't interested in religion? Religion is the human effort to reach God through rules and rituals. What God wants is for you to respond to His invitation to join Him in a relationship. This invitation came in the form of His Son, Jesus. Through His death on the cross, Jesus made it possible for you to be a part of God's family. And while every family has rules, the rules aren't what the family is all about. Religion can never meet our deepest needs; for that, it takes a relationship. You want to know how to have meaningful and purposeful relationships?
Read More!

(Colossians 2:8-10, Galatians 3:2-3)

A Sinner (Poem)

2007-09-23T14:33:00.000-06:00

I Am A Sinner
I Must Admit
Not Always In The Right
My Sins Do I Submit

. . .

For I Know By Doing So
You Will Forgive
It’s Called Confession
For You Do I live

. . .

For Without You I Am Nothing
Not Even Born
Non - Existent
Records Torn

. . .

Forgive Me Lord For My Ignorance
For I Am Unclean
My Slate Is Dirty
But Your Love Is Seen

Ways to Pray

2007-09-22T22:35:00.000-06:00

Mark 11:20-25
1. have faith in God
2. Speak to the mountain
3. Do not doubt
4. Forgive

“Don’t speak to God about your problems, speak to your problems about your God”
- introduce your problem to your God

1 Samuel 17 : David & Goliath
- David’s faith is in God
David did not once talk to God & plead for his help, instead David spoke to Goliath about his God. He told Goliath what he was going to do & then he did. He told Goliath that his God was going to lead him to victory.

It is interesting that David takes 5 stones & Goliath has 4 brothers. He is going into the fight prepared to go against his whole family & not just him
- David had his faith in God. He wasn’t a warrior he was a boy. He didn’t know how to fight, he attended sheep. But his faith was in God & he believed that God would help him. I mean imagine you in a situation much smaller, most of the time we would be begging for God to help. David spoke to the “mountain” & so should we.

- You get faith by reading the bible Romans 10:17

Prayer Power

2007-09-22T22:26:00.000-06:00

So this year me & my girlfriend are at YC with our youth group. It is the evening program & Skillet & Hillsong United are about to come on for a 3 hour performance. Now i love both these bands & wanted to get some videos & pictures of them. Except we had a problem; Jills camera batteries were dead & we didn't have any new ones. Even brand new batteries in her camera only last for about 80 pictures, so we kinda had a dilema on our hands.

We took the batteries out of the camera & prayed over them, basically laying hands on them & speaking in tongues. We did this for about 5 minutes & then put the batteries back in the camera. They then lasted the entire 3 hours .. taking over 150 pics & over 30 minutes of video.

Now who can doubt the power of the Lord almighty!
Your Voice is a weapon .. USE IT

Hmm..

2007-09-22T17:01:00.000-06:00

So i was sitting in social the other day & we were watching a video about Government Systems. In the video there were some protesters, one of them was holding a sign that read "God hates wicked & violent men". I thought to myself "I wonder how many people actually believe this"

You see God does not "hate" anyone and in my opinion this is a very religious view. It goes along the lines of "works to get to God", which doesn't exist either, but thats a whole nother issue. God sent his only son to die for us whil men were being violent & wicked ... now how does this demonstrate hate ??? .... it demonstrates "Ultimate Love"

I fear how many people actaully think that God "hates". God loves us unconditionally & no matter what we do or how bad we screw up, he will always be there to turn to with open arms of a loving Father. He loves everyone equally, a perfect equality.

You see we are his children, hence Children of the Lord. He looks after & cares for us with the ultimate love & care.

1 John 4:8:
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Romans 5:8: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Matthew 28:20 (NIV): Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Holy Spirit

2007-09-22T14:52:00.000-06:00

A Little Explanation

The Holy Spirit is a Person: He is God in action
The Holy Spirit is not a gift of power but of God himself

The baptism of the Spirit means that people saved by grace and born again can have new expirences and become Spirit-energized witnesses for Christ
The word "batpism" comes from the trade of dyeing fabrics. It means "dipping". The cloth or garment is dipped into the dye and the cloth takes on the color and or character of the dye. When Christ baptizes us in the Spirit, we take-on the "color" or character of the Spirit. The Spirit is in us and we in the Spirit, we are people of the Holy Spirit

Purpose of the batism of the Holy Spirit:

- to fullfill the Great Comission (Matthew 28:19-20) Jesus commanded the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they had recieved the Holy Spirit before they could do what He called them to do
- The main purpose of the Holy Spirit is for Boldness in witnessing (Acts 1:8)

How to recieve it?

- Repentance - the Holy Spirit is only for the blood-washed sons and daughters of God
- Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ - you do not need to persuade Jesus to be kind and baptize you in His Holy Fire. He has already promised. Come with boldness and collect the gift the Giver is offering you (Hebrews 11:6; Galations 3:1-2; Luke 11:9-10)

What will happen ?

- when you recive the origional baptism of the Spirit, the origional signs will follow (Mark 16:17-18)
- Boldness - Christ had said "Go into the all the world" (Mark 16:15) The moment those "tongues of fire (Acts 2:1-4) touched the disciples head, it put the "go" into them.

What is Tongues?

-Paul describes speaking in tongues as telling secrets to God. (1 Corinthians 14:2) Tongues is the only language the devil cant understand. The arch-confuser is totally confusd himself, because he does not know the alaphabet of the Holy Spirit. Because Satan cannot crack the Holy Spirit's secret code it puts us directly in touch with the throne of Heaven (1 Corinthians 2:6-13)

- Our bodies are "temples of the Holy Spirit". Jesus said a temple was a house of prayer. If our bodies are temples, houses of prayer in which the Spirit dwells, then He will pray through us, pure, powerful prayers, reaching the throne of God.

Pondering

2007-09-22T11:18:00.000-06:00

Derek Enns

Father, how broken I am. There is a hole that I keep falling into. It is a deep pit and while at times it seems like I have crawled out I have never left the pit. With each step up I find myself falling back a step. This sin draws me into its core. A place of deceitfulness and lust. Lies, broken hearts, lost souls, broken families; it is a plague and spreads like a disease. While it may seem harmless on the outside, on the inside it is a vicious germ that consumes you; it is a nicotine. You cannot overcome it on your own. I thought I could win this battle- have for periods at a time- but somehow it keeps coming back. I crave it. Why is it that I do that which I know is evil and against my morals. I cannot do this on my own. I pray for strength, wisdom, and a clear mind. Only by your grace Lord will I ever be washed clean of this sin. This is my prayer Lord, that you would help me be a man of integrity. Not only for myself, but all who I encounter. I want to be freed from the chains that have been holding me down for so long. My life is in your hands. Enable me to do your will.

2007-09-22T11:04:00.000-06:00

He is the reason that we live, the reason that we breath. He Died for us, so that we could be with him one day. Thats unconditonal love

Fundamentals Of Our Group

2007-09-21T15:37:00.000-06:00

Romans 13:8-14
"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. The commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not covet, and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the

Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature"

We are not about a religion, my definition of religion is; a system of man made beleifs. Religion says that you have to do "works to get to God" in order to gain his love. But this isn't true, God loves us all equally from the beginning, we dont have to do anything to gain his favour. It is absolutley impossible for us as humans to follow the ten commandments and if we did, we would be Jesus himself. They are guidelines. We are about relationship with the Father, which is the reason that we were created. We are about advacning the Kingdom of Heaven, like we were told to do "Go into the world & spread the news to all creation" Mark 16:15. We are Christians that have a passion that burns within us, a passion for fellowship, for people, for the Saviour of the world. The commandment that we follow: Treat others the way you want to be treated, Love one another

2007-09-21T14:57:00.001-06:00

Jesus is the Risen Lord