Gods Child

     Hello to everyone.  I have been gone for quite sometime and I want to apologize to you for that.  It would seem that the Lord has had other things for me to do and is now allowing me to share these things with you.I have returned to New Orleans and am again working on Bourbon St. as a performer. 

     For those who are not familiar, please read My Testimony at the top of this blog.  This summer I went on a faith trip to the west coast, which included Denver, L.A., and San Francisco, as well as many other places along the way.  God blessed this time that I devoted to Him by increasing my faith and dependence on Him.  Oh what joy to allow Him to be the center of your attention.

     I do have some wonderful praise reports for you.  God has used my life to speak to several people whom have remained in the world.  They are now seeking God because they have seen what He can do with a life that is submitted to Him and they want that for themselves.  There are also several that are attending church services as well as one who has checked into a Christian rehab.  Please pray for this one as many have given up all hope for him through the years.

     I will post more on what I have learned and what is going on here as well as pictures of my trip.  Please realize that I am not able to post it all in just a few days.  Life on Bourbon St. and in New Orleans is difficult for those who are Christians and trying to live as the Lord commands so please pray for us.  Thank You. 

Bible Illuminated: The Book, New Testament

This new format for our beloved Bible is arousing quite a stir among Christians and non-Christians alike.  That is exactly what the creators of this “magazine formatted” Bible intended.  Most of the controversy centers around the graphic illustrations scattered throughout the pages.  The rest of the controversy is in the formatting style of the publishers.  The staff at Bible Illuminated were extremely helpful when I inquired about their “Book”.  They graciously sent me a copy to review and I must say that I was impressed.

The first thing I noticed was the absence of chapter and verse numbers.  I found this quite refreshing especially in view of the fact that the original books of the Bible never contained chapters and verses.  This enables one to read the books of the New Testament in the manner in which the original author intended and makes it much more difficult to take verses out of context.  This format makes for very easy reading.  allow me to reassure you that this is not a new translation of the Bible.  This is in fact “The Good News Translation” of the Bible which is published by the American Bible Association and has been around for some time now.  The publishers have simply removed the chapter and verse numbers.  The text is entirely the same.

The real controversy arises from the graphic photos which have been placed strategically throughout this “magazine”.  these photos are designed to create controversy and get people to talking about the m and the verses they represent.  I have read other reviews of this “magazine” and must respectfully disagree with some of my esteemed colleagues whom I deeply respect.  You see I found that after searching through the “Bible Illustrated” and carefully considering the accompanying verses that each photograph was appropriate for the passage in which it was placed.  The only exception I would really make is the one of Andy Warhol in make up.  I’m not real sure of the intention that one.

I would say that my personal favorite  would have to be the photo of the skater on fire at the beginning of the book of Revelation.  I found this one to be quite appropriate on so many levels.

This book/magazine is available for purchase in the US as of October of ‘08.  I feel that they have accomplished their goals and I look forward to seeing the Old Testament which will be released this spring.  If you are looking for a conversation starter for your friends (saved and unsaved) this is a great book to have around.

As for me, I will keep mine for personal reading just to be able to take a break from the numbers and read without concentrating on where I’m at.  I also think it would be great to take out in public to read while waiting for appointments.  I would hope that those around me would see some of the photos and ask questions.  We are out to reach the lost and God could very easily use this as a means to do so.  I would say to those of you who question that you should consider the words of Paul when he says in Philippians 1:18 (NKJV)  “What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.”

Yes I would buy a copy of “Bible Illuminated: The Book, New Testament” for others to enjoy and talk about.

I have been gone for several days and I have much to tell you.  First  and most important is that I must rejoice in the Lord Jesus Christ and His great love and forgiveness.  I saw this Bible on another website and wanted one sooooo bad.  as most of you know, I am  poor in money but rich in love for others.  God rewarded me with one of these wonderful Bibles and He did it in such a unique way that I just had to share with you.  I am following this wonderful site that is written by Dr. Bruce.  The name of the site is Faith and Facts.   Dr. Bruce was running a contest to win one of these Bibles.  He announced the winner but it was not me.  Oh well, I’ll get one someday.  Dr. Bruce sent me an e-mail that he was trying to make sure all of the e-mail address he had were in fact real.  i replied to this e-mail which I do not usually do.  I wanted him to know that indeed I had a real e-mail account and that I enjoyed his work.  The very next day I recieved another e-mail from him explaing that I had won the Bible.  Turns out that the winner never claimed his prize.  he needed my real address andphone number to send me thisBible.  Again, against my norm, I replied with the information.  He linked me on his site and i received my gift in the mail.  i later priced the new bible at the store and was shocke dto learn the Hastings was asking a mere $50.00 for one of these great Bibles.  That may not seem like much to you but to me that is a fortune.

I thank you Dr. Bruce for this gift that you sent me but most of all I thank you for responding to the Holy Spirit by giving such a precious gift.

Much Love,

Cathy

Verse of the Day

Psalm 30:11 (CEV)
You have turned my sorrow into joyful dancing. No longer am I sad and wearing sackcloth.

Funny Yet True

Christian Glitter

Soooo Funny

ONE JOKE

OK OK One joke that I truly like, but only one because there just are not too many that will not offend anyone and are still funny.

Here goes and bare with me cause I ain’t told a joke in long time.

There was a new pastor at the church.  He thought it was a good idea for him to go visit everyone on the church list and introduce himself.  Everything was going great and all the people seemed to like him so far.

The last house he went to he knocked on the door.  He could hear someone inside but no one would answer the door.  He knocked a couple more times and still no answer.

He took out his business card and flipped it over.  On the back he wrote: “Rev. 3:20″ which says

“Behold, I stand at the
door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will
come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”

On Sunday he preached and then took up the offering.  In the offering plate he noticed his business card.  Undeneath Rev. 3:20 they had written Genesis 3:10

The pastor quickly got his Bible and looked up the passage and could not stop laughing.  It read:

…“I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.”

MEMORY VERSE 12/14 - 12/20

Matthew 7:21 (NKJV)

I Never Knew You 
21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

I NEED YOUR TESTIMONIES PLEASE!

I need your testimonies for Tuesday.  remember that it is YOUR testimony I publish.

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cathyisgodschild@live.com

Verse of the Day

Psalm 98:4 (NKJV)  Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth;Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.

Religious
He always listens to his conscience — that still small inner voice that warns him when somebody’s watching.

Today we are going to have some fun.  I know I am too serious in here most of the time so Thursdays are just for fun (well sorta). Continue Reading »

Verse of the day:

Matthew 8:17 (NKJV)  that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:

“ He Himself took our infirmities
And bore our sicknesses.”

I have received some wonderful testimonies and praise reports to share with you.  I will be posting their original words and then adding a bit of extra special information that i know to be true about each situation.  It is so exciting to see your praises come in and I know that God will use these to help and encourage others. Continue Reading »

VERSE OF THE DAY

Titus 3:5 (NIV)  he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

So as promised we will do a review of the week so far.  First I just need to make an anouncement. 

Today I am 4 years old in the Lord Jesus Christ.  I am also celebrating 3 years clean and sober thanks to my Lord and His awesome deliverance from my addiction to “crack”.  Yes they happened exactly one year apart.  Not by any doing of mine but simply by His mercies and love.  That would be the reason for our verse of the day. Continue Reading »

Well it seems that there is some exciting news this week.  Rick Warren author of “Purpose Driven Life” and “Purpose Driven Church” has teamed up with Readers Digest Association and will be launching a new program in early 2009.  The new network, the “Purpose Driven Connection”, will be published in a variety of high-tech and high-touch formats worldwide.  Three formats for the Purpose Driven Connection have been announced so far, and are slated to be introduced in early 2009.  They include a quarterly magazine titled, “Purpose Driven Connection”, small group multimedia materials for a national “40 Days of Love” emphasis, and a state-of-the-art “Purpose Driven Connection” social networking website.  Continue Reading »

Have you ever worked really hard on a project and when you were finished you were so proud of it?  Then you discover that someone thinks it really stinks and belittles your efforts.  How do you feel when you make that discovery?  Are you angry, hurt, indifferent?   Do you blow it off or retaliate with something hurtful toward that person or worse someone else?  Or are you one of those few who has complete control over your emotions and can truly forgive the person who said the hurtful things without batting an eye over the situation? Continue Reading »

THE BOOK “THE MIND OF CHRIST”

We really need to understand the Mind of Christ as described in Philippians 2:5-8.  One of the key words in this passage is the very small word: “LET”.  What does this little word have to do with developing the Mind of Christ?  EVERYTHING! Continue Reading »