As you all know, I posted information in the past concerning the Your Daily Fix blog. Your Daily Fix also has launched their website. The website is continually growing, so I would recommend visiting often to see what new information has been added.
If you have visited either the blog or the website, I would be interested in hearing what you think of them. I look forward to your feedback.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
"In Step With God" - Chapter Four
The title of this chapter is "The Ways God Reveals Himself". This chapter of the book talks about how, as we get closer to God, we are better able to understand him and his ways. In this chapter, Dr. Stanley explains intimacy and how we can have an intimate relationship with God. He also talks about how this will affect other areas of our lives.
Dr. Stanley talks about the things that God uses - sometimes things seemingly insignificant - sometimes much larger and more significant. He cautions that we should never assume that we know how God is going to work in any given situation.
Part of this chapter deals with what we should do when we know that we are wrong. It discusses admitting the problem, acknowledging God's sovereignty, asking for forgiveness and praying for God's guidance. Dr. Stanley reminds us that there are no limits to God's power.
Dr. Stanley closes this chapter by talking about the results of our saying "no" to God, and how these results can affect not just one area, but all areas of our lives, as well as our relationships with other people in our lives.
Come back soon for a review of Chapter Five.
Dr. Stanley talks about the things that God uses - sometimes things seemingly insignificant - sometimes much larger and more significant. He cautions that we should never assume that we know how God is going to work in any given situation.
Part of this chapter deals with what we should do when we know that we are wrong. It discusses admitting the problem, acknowledging God's sovereignty, asking for forgiveness and praying for God's guidance. Dr. Stanley reminds us that there are no limits to God's power.
Dr. Stanley closes this chapter by talking about the results of our saying "no" to God, and how these results can affect not just one area, but all areas of our lives, as well as our relationships with other people in our lives.
Come back soon for a review of Chapter Five.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
"In Step With God - You Can Trust God's Promises"
In Chapter 3 of “In Step With God,” the author, Dr. Charles Stanley, begins this chapter with a simple statement, “God always keeps His word.” He goes on to explain that the reason people sometimes fail to trust in God’s promises is that we expect those promises to be fulfilled on “our”” timetable.
This chapter discusses “absolute declarations” and “conditional declarations.” Dr. Stanley explains the differences between the two and gives examples of each.
Part of this chapter deals with the consequences of sin. This discussion covers: Separation from God, Sense of shame, Pride, and Death. This chapter goes on to discuss how God fulfills his promise on His own timetable, which is most certainly different from our own. The author describes how we can learn to trust God and therefore, learn to trust his promises.
The chapter concludes by talking about how learning God’s ways prepares us for the future. Dr. Stanley uses examples of people in the Bible, testimonies and his own personal experiences to illustrate this.
Be sure to come back soon as I will be posting a review of the next chapter shortly.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
"In Step With God" - Chapter Two
In this chapter, Dr. Stanley tells about how we should follow God's direction. He opens the chapter with an anecdote about a time when he yielded to pressures from those around him instead of waiting on direction from God, as well as the results of that decision.
He talks about stories in the Bible of both men and women who followed God's directions. He also talks about how God has a plan for each person's life and how we can come to know what that plan is and how God can use each of us. He explains that we have limited free will and, therefore, sometimes make the wrong decisions. Dr. Stanley talks about why God allows some things to happen in our lives.
He also explains that there is a difference between the ways and acts of God. Dr. Stanley makes the comment in this chapter, "His ways are surprising at times, and they can be difficult to understand." I can tell you, I have personally experienced this. You may wonder why God would use ways that were surprising, thinking that this would simply confuse people. However, if you experience a surprising turn of events, follow God's direction, you will find as events unfold just how awesome He is, and realize that only God could have orchestrated these events!
He talks about stories in the Bible of both men and women who followed God's directions. He also talks about how God has a plan for each person's life and how we can come to know what that plan is and how God can use each of us. He explains that we have limited free will and, therefore, sometimes make the wrong decisions. Dr. Stanley talks about why God allows some things to happen in our lives.
He also explains that there is a difference between the ways and acts of God. Dr. Stanley makes the comment in this chapter, "His ways are surprising at times, and they can be difficult to understand." I can tell you, I have personally experienced this. You may wonder why God would use ways that were surprising, thinking that this would simply confuse people. However, if you experience a surprising turn of events, follow God's direction, you will find as events unfold just how awesome He is, and realize that only God could have orchestrated these events!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Will You?
I am currently now following a new blog and I wanted to share this blog with you. The blog is located HERE. I invite you - no ask you - to take a look at the blog.
Now, you may take a quick look and immediately think "This is not something that I am interested in." But I would urge you to take a minute to read the blog. I do not know of anyone who cannot use some Hope in their life. Even if you have no problems at all - and I do not know anyone that doesn't have any problems at all - you probably know someone who does.
I am asking that you look at the blog - read the blog - and then think of at least one (more is wonderful) - but at least one person that you know that you can pass this blog along to. It doesn't take much time - just send them the link. Now, this is not like one of those emails that we all get where I tell you that if you send this link to ten people something hilarious is going to appear on your screen. And, by the way, I have NEVER had one of those to work! I am just asking that you share the blog with at least one person.
It would also be great if you would share, in a comment here, what you thought of the blog. I look forward to hearing from all of you.
Now, you may take a quick look and immediately think "This is not something that I am interested in." But I would urge you to take a minute to read the blog. I do not know of anyone who cannot use some Hope in their life. Even if you have no problems at all - and I do not know anyone that doesn't have any problems at all - you probably know someone who does.
I am asking that you look at the blog - read the blog - and then think of at least one (more is wonderful) - but at least one person that you know that you can pass this blog along to. It doesn't take much time - just send them the link. Now, this is not like one of those emails that we all get where I tell you that if you send this link to ten people something hilarious is going to appear on your screen. And, by the way, I have NEVER had one of those to work! I am just asking that you share the blog with at least one person.
It would also be great if you would share, in a comment here, what you thought of the blog. I look forward to hearing from all of you.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
In Step With God - Chapter One
Chapter One in this book, "In Step With God", is entitled "Intimacy with God: An Essential Requirement"
This first chapter of the book begins by pointing out that few of us know a lot about God. Yes, we know "of" God, but just how much do we really know about him? This is the question asked by this chapter. Dr. Stanley explains, in this chapter, how we can begin to develop an intimate relationship with God. As no surprise, he explains that prayer is the first step to building this relationship.
He addresses having "A Heart for God" and explains how we can do this, as well as what results we can expect. He also discusses "Understanding What You Believe".
Although not along chapter, it gives a good basis for the subject matter of the book, which is, of course, being in step with God.
Be sure to come back soon as I will shortly be posting about Chapter Two.
This first chapter of the book begins by pointing out that few of us know a lot about God. Yes, we know "of" God, but just how much do we really know about him? This is the question asked by this chapter. Dr. Stanley explains, in this chapter, how we can begin to develop an intimate relationship with God. As no surprise, he explains that prayer is the first step to building this relationship.
He addresses having "A Heart for God" and explains how we can do this, as well as what results we can expect. He also discusses "Understanding What You Believe".
Although not along chapter, it gives a good basis for the subject matter of the book, which is, of course, being in step with God.
Be sure to come back soon as I will shortly be posting about Chapter Two.
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