Monday, February 14, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Marquita Lister's interview is a Blessing
I recently heard a wonderful interview conducted by MetroConnection
with opera star, Marquita Lister.
(Click Here to Listen | Click Here to Read the Transcript)
Although I heard Ms. Lister via the radio, her beautiful soul
just radiated throughout. When you see the picture on her
Web site, it confirms her outer beauty as well.
http://www.marquitalister.com/Bio_English.htm
In the interview, she gave a powerful testimony of how
she is overcoming a rare disease that I am also blessed to
have, called "Polymyositis." I've written in the past how
this muscle disorder has blessed me and just listening
to Marquita, I'm sure she's already blessed others by
showing how God can work in one's life to overcome
illness.
Be sure to support this wonderful soprano. Buy
her music and donate to her the scholarship she
supports. I plan to do both:
Her Recordings: http://www.marquitalister.com/recordings.html
Her Cause: Negro Spiritual Scholarship Foundation
http://www.negrospiritual.org/
with opera star, Marquita Lister.
(Click Here to Listen | Click Here to Read the Transcript)
Although I heard Ms. Lister via the radio, her beautiful soul
just radiated throughout. When you see the picture on her
Web site, it confirms her outer beauty as well.
http://www.marquitalister.com/Bio_English.htm
In the interview, she gave a powerful testimony of how
she is overcoming a rare disease that I am also blessed to
have, called "Polymyositis." I've written in the past how
this muscle disorder has blessed me and just listening
to Marquita, I'm sure she's already blessed others by
showing how God can work in one's life to overcome
illness.
Be sure to support this wonderful soprano. Buy
her music and donate to her the scholarship she
supports. I plan to do both:
Her Recordings: http://www.marquitalister.com/recordings.html
Her Cause: Negro Spiritual Scholarship Foundation
http://www.negrospiritual.org/
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Beware of Latest in Electronic Pickpocketing
Watch out for the in latest electronic pickpocketing. Put your credit card in aluminum foil.
See the full news story @:
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/special_report/fox-5-investigates-electronic-pickpocketing-020711
See the full news story @:
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/special_report/fox-5-investigates-electronic-pickpocketing-020711
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Great Article about the cult, Scientology
Must read article about the cult known as Scientology:
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/02/14/110214fa_fact_wright
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/02/14/110214fa_fact_wright
Friday, February 04, 2011
Tony Dungy on Faith, Family & Football! : )
Super Bowl Champion Coach (& former Steeler), Tony Dungy talks about faith, family & of course, FOOTBALL! : ) @ http://myfamilytalk.com/
This interview was conducted in the months after the Colts won the Super Bowl a few years ago, by Dr. James Dobson. The multi-part piece re-aired on Dr. Dobson's new show, Family Talk.
This interview was conducted in the months after the Colts won the Super Bowl a few years ago, by Dr. James Dobson. The multi-part piece re-aired on Dr. Dobson's new show, Family Talk.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Praise God for Health Care--Pray 1st Congress
As the bills for my recent ER and hospital stays come in the mail, I am so thankful to God for quality, affordable Health Care.
If any member of Congress wants to totally scrap the Health Care Law I suggest you pray first, then make a symbolic first step: Cancel the Govt. sponsored health care that you were provided. Then, if you have children, cancel their policy if they are under the age 27, as they are required to be covered under the current law.
I agree that the Health Care bill needs to be improved in certain areas, but throwing it out completely is not the answer. Again, pray first before you act, members of Congress.
As for the budget deficit, I agree, it's far too high. Again, Congress, take the first step, rescind the pay raise you voted for and received last year. Cut the salaries of all of your staffers as well before consulting them. (I'm being sarcastic, but please pray before you do anything Congressfolk. ) I'll certainly continue to keep you in prayer.
If any member of Congress wants to totally scrap the Health Care Law I suggest you pray first, then make a symbolic first step: Cancel the Govt. sponsored health care that you were provided. Then, if you have children, cancel their policy if they are under the age 27, as they are required to be covered under the current law.
I agree that the Health Care bill needs to be improved in certain areas, but throwing it out completely is not the answer. Again, pray first before you act, members of Congress.
As for the budget deficit, I agree, it's far too high. Again, Congress, take the first step, rescind the pay raise you voted for and received last year. Cut the salaries of all of your staffers as well before consulting them. (I'm being sarcastic, but please pray before you do anything Congressfolk. ) I'll certainly continue to keep you in prayer.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Faith, Not Fear: Join Us for Our 40 Day Devotional
Join us for our 40 Day Devotional, "Faith, Not Fear."You can find links to the devotions posted thus far @:
http://biblestudycafe.com/faith40devo.html
Have a blessed day!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Day 19--Faith, Not Fear: YOU KNOW BETTER THAN THAT!
Devotional-Day 19-"Faith, Not Fear" is now online. Topic: "You Know Better Than That!"-Have a blessed evening, everybody!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Day 18--Faith, Not Fear: PERSEVERANCE
Devotional-Day 13-"Faith, Not Fear" is now online. Topic: "PERSEVERANCE"-Join us anytime. Have a blessed day, everybody!
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Sleep When The Baby Sleeps
Devotional-Day 13-"Faith, Not Fear" is now online. Topic: "Sleep When The Baby Sleeps"-Join us anytime. Have a blessed evening, everybody!
Monday, October 04, 2010
Voters, Please Lean Not Unto Your Own Understanding
When Voting, Lean Not Unto Your Own Understanding
Before you vote...
1. Pray for wisdom and understanding when voting.
2. Do your own research about issues and candidates.
3. Make decisions in consultation with God, not based on what a TV commercial, or talk show tells you
-----------------------Countdown to Election Day-------------------------
With less than 30 days left before Election Day on November 2, I think more and more about voter anger as shown on television.
When I see people express their anger about the current state of our government and the economy as a whole, I always wonder if they prayed before expressing an opinion.
We live in such a microwave society. We want change for the better quickly. We want God to solve our problems quickly. We want God to be “on-call” like an emergency room doctor, to be nearby when we need Him to save us from a crisis, but we have no relationship with Him when things are going well.
We lack patience and make decisions, often without first consulting the Lord in prayer.
When we lean on our own understanding, instead of trusting God with all our heart, we may make decisions that have long lasting, bad consequences.
Voters have a history of rushing into decisions and suffering for years afterward. For example, in the late 1970s, California voters passed a measure to cut property taxes. This property tax cut, many argue, led to budget problems and the increase of other taxes, which haunt California to this day.
TV commercials and many political talk show hosts, on cable TV and radio, craft a message to persuade you to their point of view.
Talk show hosts today often prey on our fears and anger. Why? So that they will become, or stay popular, increase their ratings, leading to more money for their network and for thus, for themselves.
We know that politicians will often say, and do anything to get our vote. They may offer things, like tax cuts, without fully explaining the long-term consequences.
Sin often operates in this fashion. Sometimes we cry out to the Lord and ask, “Why me?” when problems linger, without first asking ourselves, “Are my problems the consequences of my sins?”
You may be a follower of Christ, but if you have overdue bills because you used your credit cards for things you didn’t need, the bill collector probably will not wipe away and forget your sins as the Lord does.
Even when things happen to us financially that are beyond our control, the Lord is still there for us. He’s there to comfort and guide us during these low, tough valley experiences.
Before you vote...
1. Pray for wisdom and understanding when voting.
2. Do your own research about issues and candidates.
3. Make decisions in consultation with God, not based on what a TV commercial, or talk show tells you
-----------------------Countdown to Election Day-------------------------
With less than 30 days left before Election Day on November 2, I think more and more about voter anger as shown on television.
When I see people express their anger about the current state of our government and the economy as a whole, I always wonder if they prayed before expressing an opinion.
We live in such a microwave society. We want change for the better quickly. We want God to solve our problems quickly. We want God to be “on-call” like an emergency room doctor, to be nearby when we need Him to save us from a crisis, but we have no relationship with Him when things are going well.
We lack patience and make decisions, often without first consulting the Lord in prayer.
When we lean on our own understanding, instead of trusting God with all our heart, we may make decisions that have long lasting, bad consequences.
Voters have a history of rushing into decisions and suffering for years afterward. For example, in the late 1970s, California voters passed a measure to cut property taxes. This property tax cut, many argue, led to budget problems and the increase of other taxes, which haunt California to this day.
TV commercials and many political talk show hosts, on cable TV and radio, craft a message to persuade you to their point of view.
Talk show hosts today often prey on our fears and anger. Why? So that they will become, or stay popular, increase their ratings, leading to more money for their network and for thus, for themselves.
We know that politicians will often say, and do anything to get our vote. They may offer things, like tax cuts, without fully explaining the long-term consequences.
Sin often operates in this fashion. Sometimes we cry out to the Lord and ask, “Why me?” when problems linger, without first asking ourselves, “Are my problems the consequences of my sins?”
You may be a follower of Christ, but if you have overdue bills because you used your credit cards for things you didn’t need, the bill collector probably will not wipe away and forget your sins as the Lord does.
Even when things happen to us financially that are beyond our control, the Lord is still there for us. He’s there to comfort and guide us during these low, tough valley experiences.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Join Faith, Not Fear Anytime! Read at your Own Pace
It's never to late to join us for our 40 Day Devotional: "Fear, Not Faith." You can read
previous entries at your own pace.
Here are links to what we've covered thus far:
8. To Everything There Is A Season
10. Love Never Fails
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Day 5--Faith, Not Fear: Giving Thanks
Day 5 of our 40 Day Devotional, "Faith, Not Fear," is now available at
the link below. Today, we focus on "Giving Thanks"
--Have a blessed day, everybody!
http://biblestudycafedotcom.blogspot.com/
the link below. Today, we focus on "Giving Thanks"
--Have a blessed day, everybody!
http://biblestudycafedotcom.blogspot.com/
Monday, September 27, 2010
Day 4--Faith, Not Fear: A 40 Day Devotional
Day 4 of our 40 Day Devotional, "Faith, Not Fear," is now available at the
link below. Have a blessed day, everybody!
http://biblestudycafedotcom.blogspot.com
link below. Have a blessed day, everybody!
http://biblestudycafedotcom.blogspot.com
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Faith, Not Fear: A 40 Day Devotional
I started a 40 day devotional, "Faith, Not Fear" on my blog @ the link below.
Hope you'll join me!
http://biblestudycafedotcom.blogspot.comHave a blessed weekend!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Your Favorite Preacher(s)
Who are your favorite preachers?
You are welcome to share by sending me and email @: Steve@BibleStudyCafe.com
My favorite preachers are:
1. Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, Senior Pastor of Mt.Moriah Baptist Church, my home church. You can find Pastor Dalton's sermons at: http://mountmoriahchurch.org
2. Dr. A. R. Bernard - "Faith in Practice":
http://www.arbernard.com/BroadcastPrograms/FaithinPractice/tabid/615/Default.aspx
3. Dr. Tony Evans - "The Alternative":
http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/The_Alternative
4. Dr. Charles Stanley - "In Touch": http://www.intouch.org
I look forward to learning about your favorite preacher(s)!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Dr. Stanley's Scripture Used in Prayer Message
Dr. Stanley used Colossians 4:2 in his message about prayer that I discussed in my earlier blog entry.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Charles Stanley on Making the Most of Prayer
Great radio message from Dr. Charles Stanley 2day re: Making the Most of Your Prayer Life-U can listen online @: http://bit.ly/a6oEcI
After listening to his message, I realize I need to make a greater effort to keep a prayer journal.
You can download a free prayer journal at my ministry site:
http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/daily-prayer-journal/2741226
To view more free stuff from my site: http://biblestudycafe.com/
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