
Idolatry is not all about the "veneration" of statues of saints and religious objects. Idolatry is more than that. Idolatry is loving someone or something to the point of obsession and worship. Idolatry is a sin.
Exodus 20: 2
You shall not make for yourself any carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Idolatry
Friday, December 31, 2010
New Year Reflections
Another year had passed and I am sure that each one of us has had our fill of joys and hurts; unexpected blessing and trials. What have you learned all through 2010? Did you become a better person? Were you able to learn something out of your experiences? Is your heart hardened and now believes that God has let you down?
Everything happens for a reason. God is perfect and His plan for us is perfect too. All we need to do is trust God. It is sometimes hard to completely surrender to God's will as we tend to use our own intelligence which is just human nature.
This new year, let us all be more aware that God has a perfect plan for us. Let us all strive to be a better person. If someone had hurt us or has done us wrong, now is the time to forgive. Getting "even" is not an option. Putting one over someone is not an option too. I have repeatedly told my children to honest in everything they do for I believe that deceit or stealing, however small they are, are still abominable in God's eyes. My girls and I tend to be overly loud when "fighting" for what we believe in. We believe that fair is fair. I have taught my children to voice out their opinion but often, this characteristic is often misunderstood as being rude and disrespectful.
Integrity and honesty are important aspect of our lives. I have repeatedly drummed into my kids that they should respect the elderly but not to the point where their personal values and opinion are compromised. I have repeatedly told my children that education is important and that their quest to succeed should not be at the expense of other people.
I have received numerous reports that there are certain persons who are intent on ruining our reputation by spreading lies about us. There are some persons who feel that we have trodden on them all because the truth has been shielded and twisted. To these persons, let it be known that the truth will prevail in the end. However, I and my children have already gathered together in prayer to forgive those who have offended and hurt us. May the persons who we have offended and hurt find it in their hearts to forgive us too.
No one is perfect. It is only Jesus Christ, as man, who was/is perfect. In essence, this means that we all make mistakes and in the process, sin. But! God is so gracious that when we seek repentance, He forgives.
May the Lord's blessings be upon you. Jehovah Jireh! May the Lord be your great provider. Jehovah Rophi! May the Lord heal you physically, emotionally and spiritually. Jehovah Rohi! May the Lord truly be your Shepherd.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Happy Christmas!
May the Lord continue to richly bless you
with things that really matter.
May you be GIFTED with good health,
A Happy and Peaceful Home,
and answer to your needs...
Jesus is the reason for the season!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The Nativity
The Reason for the Season is the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It pains me to see that the true meaning of Christmas is set aside to make way for the commercialism of the occasion. True, the birth of Christ did not happen on December 25 but the essence and significance of His glorious birth is celebrated on the said day.
What is Christmas? Do you want to learn and know what transpired on the fateful day ib Judea? Here is the story of the Nativity.
Friday, December 3, 2010
List to Live By...
Greatest joy: GIVING
Greatest Lost :LOSS of SELF RESPECT
Most Satisfying Work: HELPING OTHERS
Most Endangered Species: DEDICATED LEADERS
Greatest Problem to Overcome: FEAR
Most Effective Sleeping Pill: PEACE OF MIND
Most Powerful Force in Life: LOVE
Greatest Asset: FAITH
Most Beautiful Attire: SMILE
Most Important Possession: INTEGRITY
Most Important Thing in Life: GOD!
Have a great and blessed day!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Christian Women Week
This is a repost from an e-mail I received.
When I say that 'I am a Christian', I am not shouting that 'I am clean living.
I'm whispering 'I was lost, but now I'm found and forgiven.'
When I say 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to
When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my
When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am.
When I say 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!
Today is Beautiful Christian Woman's Day.
Pretty is as Pretty does but, Beautiful is just plain Beautiful..
I'm supposed to send this to Beautiful Women, and you are one of them!!!
If you share this with other women, you will boost another woman's self esteem,
And she will know you care about her!
Be Blessed, Be a Blessing
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Pray with Conviction and Faith
Here is a wonderful prayer that I say each day. I would like to share it with you as it is a strong and powerful prayer.
I am blessed with God’s supernatural wisdom and I have clear direction in my life.
I am blessed with creativity , courage, ability and abundance.
I am blessed with a strong will, self-control and self-discipline.
I am blessed with a great family, good friends and good health.
I am blessed with success, supernatural strength, promotion and divine protection.
I am blessed with an obedient heart and a positive outlook on life.
I am blessed in the city and in the country when I go in and when I come out. Any curse that has ever been spoken or thought over me and negative word or thought that has ever come against me is Broken right now. Everything that I put into my hands is going to prosper and succeed.
I am blessed.
In Jesus’ Name… I declare and claim all these. Amen!