Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Spiritual Journey With Jesus Christ

Different Cultures

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Photo of freshfire in TVWC( Church )

Monday, July 16, 2007

shortest person of the world

Born in the country of Mt. Everest as most possibly the shortest and the lightest person in the world, Mr. Khagendra Thapa Magar was out of the mass media until Mr. Min Bahadur Rana Magar, an inhabitant of Sub metropolitan City Pokhara-8, got him exposed through the latter's tireless effort and perseverance. Whith the purpose of getting him exposed to the public, he had been exhibited for 20 days at wesern ……………. ltd. Business complex licated at Prithvi Chowk, Pokhara, from Falgun 25, 2062. With the special effort of Min Bahadur Rana Magar and the guardianship as well as care of Mr. Mana Bahadur Thapa Magar, Mr. Mohan Thapa Magar, B.B. Ale 'Sindhulia' and Dhana Kumari Rana Magar in order to protect and promote Mr. Khagendra Thapa Magar, an institution named Khagendra Thapa Magar Foundation has been registered in the World Record, Gul Mohammad, an inhabitant of India, is the shortest person in the world with his height 22.5" up to this date. However, this foundation, by breaking the world record set by Gul Mahammad, is set to establish two records in two genres: the shortest and the lightest person in the world.

A STUDY OF PRAYER


TO WHOM SHOULD WE PRAY?
THE FATHER
Mt 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
Mt 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”
Mt 26:42 He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”
Mk 14:36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
Jn 17:1 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.
Jn 17:24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
Jn 17:25 “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me.
Eph 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
Eph 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Col 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

THE LORD JESUS
Lk 5:33-35 They said to him, “John’s disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking.” Jesus answered, “Can you make the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; in those days they will fast.”
Lk 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
Jn 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
Ac 1:24-25 Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.”
Ac 2:21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
Ac 7:59-60 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.
Ac 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. Ac 8:24 Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”
Ro 10:11-14 As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
1Co 1:2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:
Phil 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.
Col 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Heb 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.

GOD
Ac 10:2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. Ac 10:4 Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God.
Ac 10:31 and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor.
Ro 10:1 Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved.
1Co 11:13 Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
Eph 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ


HOW SHOULD WE PRAY?
IN THE SPIRIT
Ro 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
Eph 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Phil 1:4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
Jude 1:20 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.

WITH OUR MIND AND WITH OUR SPIRIT
1Co 14:14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
1Co 14:15 So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.
Eph 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

NOT TO IMPRESS OTHERS
Mt 6:5-8 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Mk 12:40 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely.”
Lk 20:47 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely.”

WITH FAITH
Mt 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
Mk 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Ro 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer
Phil 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Jas 5:15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

LETTING GO OF UNFORGIVENESS
Mk 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.’”
1Ti 2:8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.

WITH A PURE HEART
Jas 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
1Pe 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
2Ti 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.
Heb 13:18 Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way

WITH PRAISE AND THANKS TO GOD
Eph 1:16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.
Phil 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Col 1:3-4 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints—
Col 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
1Th 1:2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.
1Th 5:17-18 pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Phm 1:4 I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

PERSISTENTLY
Lk 18:1-8 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care about men, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually wear me out with her coming!’ ” And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

HUMBLY
Lk 18:10-14 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’ “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

EARNESTLY
Lk 22:44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
Ac 6:4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”
1Co 7:5 Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
Eph 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Col 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
1Th 3:10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.
Jas 5:17-18 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops
1Pe 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

IN SUBMISSION
1Co 11:4 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.
1Co 11:5 And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is just as though her head were shaved.
1Co 11:13 Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
Heb 5:7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
1Pe 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

shortest person of the world


Born in the country of Mt. Everest as most possibly the shortest and the lightest person in the world, Mr. Khagendra Thapa Magar was out of the mass media until Mr. Min Bahadur Rana Magar, an inhabitant of Sub metropolitan City Pokhara-8, got him exposed through the latter's tireless effort and perseverance. Whith the purpose of getting him exposed to the public, he had been exhibited for 20 days at wesern ……………. ltd. Business complex licated at Prithvi Chowk, Pokhara, from Falgun 25, 2062. With the special effort of Min Bahadur Rana Magar and the guardianship as well as care of Mr. Mana Bahadur Thapa Magar, Mr. Mohan Thapa Magar, B.B. Ale 'Sindhulia' and Dhana Kumari Rana Magar in order to protect and promote Mr. Khagendra Thapa Magar, an institution named Khagendra Thapa Magar Foundation has been registered in the World Record, Gul Mohammad, an inhabitant of India, is the shortest person in the world with his height 22.5" up to this date. However, this foundation, by breaking the world record set by Gul Mahammad, is set to establish two records in two genres: the shortest and the lightest person in the world.

GOD LOVESYOU



For God so loved the world,that,
he gave his only begotten son that
whosoever believe in him should not perish ,
but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

Please do not wounder for giving you this information by this world of God. We love your soul , and we want to tell you that if you are on your journey to a place where you will burn forever and ever.
You see, the human race began when God created the first man, Adam. Adam was created sinless, yet he was also created with the a bility to choose whether he would accept or reject God's rule. God commanded Adam not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in that day that he ate from the tree, he would die. "And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, of every tree of you can freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you eat thereof you shall surely die." (Genesis 2:16-17). Adam disobeyed God's commandment and ate of the tree of the knowledge, and on that day he died spiritually. "Wherefore , as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned." (Romans 5:12). The Bible says here that because Adam sinned, all people are born with the nature to sin. If you have never been born again (Spiritually), you are spiritually death toward God, just like Adam. If you continue this condition until death takes you from this world, you will be eternally condemned to the lake of fire. "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."(Revelation 20:15).
Jesus loves you. He loved you even before you were born into this world. "But God shows his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8). God's love is greater than all human understanding. By sending his son, Jesus, to earth to die for sinful man, He prepared the way of salvation to keep you and me from this lake of fire. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believe in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life."(John 3:16)
Jesus died upon a cross and shed His blood so that you could be saved. "But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God ;"( Hebrew 10:12). Jesus paid it all! Salvation is waiting for every one who will receive Jesus as their Savior. "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the son of God, even to them that believe on his name."(John 1:12)
Please listen to God's world. "That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the death, you shall be saved."(Romans 10:9)."For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."(Romans 10:13). Will you bow your heart and call on Jesus to save your soul right now? The decision is yours." Then Aggripa said said unto Poul, you almost persuade me to become a Christian.(Act 26:28). Almost is not good enough. Almost will sent you to hell. Call upon Jesus today to save your soul.
If you will accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, Please pray this prayer with all of your heart : Dear God, I accept I am sinner, going to hell, I know that I can not save myself. I repent of my sins, and put my faith in the blood that you shed for me on the cross to pay for all my sins.I believe you rose from death and now you are living God. I now accept you as my saviour and trust you to take me to heaven. Thank you for saving me. AmenIf you want to know more about the Saviour Jesus Christ you can go to your nearest Church, from where you can know Jesus is the Lord of all and he changes our life from sinfulness to righteousness.Be blessed , May God give you bless.

Saturday, July 14, 2007

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Friday, July 13, 2007

Take These Important Steps of Salvation to Discover These Vital Answers

The Bible declares: "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10).Giving you abundant life required the supreme sacrifice: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).God desires fellowship and companionship with you. What a wonderful gift the Father has given, yet if God gave His own Son to provide an abundant and everlasting life, why don’t more people have what He has designed for us to receive? It is a question answered by this sobering realization.
There is a gap between God and mankind. He has provided a way for us to receive an abundant and eternal life, but people throughout the ages have made selfish choices to disobey God Almighty. These choices continue to cause separation from the Father.God’s Word shows us that the result of sin is death. He says in His Word: "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death" (Proverbs 14:12). And God also said, "But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear" ( Isaiah 59:2). Paul the apostle states in Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."And in Romans 6:23 we read: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."Every human was created with the ability and need to know God and fellowship with Him. Augustine, a minister who lived during the fourth and fifth centuries, called this longing in each of us "that God-shaped vacuum."Every day we hear of people who are rich, famous, achievers, star athletes—people who seem to have the best life can offer—yet they try to fill that empty void in their lives with "things." They even try good works, morality, and religion. Yet they remain empty, for only God, through His Son, can fill that emptiness.
Jesus Christ, His Son, is the only way to God. Only He can reconcile us to God the Father. Mankind may seek other solutions and worship other gods, but Jesus Christ, alone, died on the Cross for our sins and rose in triumph over the grave and eternal death. He paid the penalty for our sin and bridged the gap between God and mankind.The Bible explains: "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). We are also told, "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God" (1 Peter 3:18).There is only one way provided: "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" ( 1 Timothy 2:5).For in John 14:6 we read, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."God Almighty has provided the only way. Jesus Christ paid the penalty for our sin and rebellion against God by dying on the cross, shedding His blood, and rising from the dead to justify and reconcile you back to God the Father.
You can be brought back to God, and your relationship with Him can be restored by trusting in Christ alone to save your life from destruction. What an incredible exchange: Your worst for God’s best! This step happens by asking Jesus Christ to take away your sin and to come into your heart to be your Lord and Savior.God’s Word is very clear: "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20).And the Bible tells us, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" (Romans 10:9). Are you willing to let go of your burdens and sins? Are you willing to turn away and repent from your sins?Are you willing to receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior now?
At this moment you can pray the most important prayer of your life by simply saying:
Dear Lord Jesus,I believe You are the Son of God. I believe You came to earth 2,000 years ago. I believe you died for me on the cross and shed Your blood for my salvation. I believe you rose from the dead and ascended on high. I believe You are coming back again to earth. Dear Jesus, I am a sinner. Forgive my sin. Cleanse me now with Your precious blood. Come into my heart. Save my soul right now. I give you my life. I receive You now as my Savior, my Lord, and my God. I am Yours forever, and I will serve You and follow You the rest of my days. From this moment on, I belong to You only. I no longer belong to this world, nor to the enemy of my soul. I belong to You, and I am born again.Amen!
By praying this prayer, confessing your sins, and receiving Jesus Christ into your heart, God has given you the right to become His forgiven child. The Bible gives you this assurance: "But as many as received him, to them he gave the power to become the sons of God, even to them who believe on his name" (John 1:12).
If you have just received Jesus Christ into your life, we want to rejoice with you.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Monday, July 9, 2007

Flowers: How They Changed the World


FLOWERS: How They Changed the World WILLIAM C. BURGER
Flowering plants provide energy for other living things and are Earth's most significant biomass. This book recounts such impacts and describes flowers' distinctive characteristics and their evolutionary histories. Burger analyzes the fundamental purpose of flowers and why plants spend so much energy on their blooms. The short answer to both questions is sex. The author, botany curator emeritus at the Field Museum in Chicago, also describes genetically diverse species and the symbiotic relationships between plants and fungi, pollinators, and seed-dispersing animals. Sections of the book delve into everyday threats and the defense mechanisms that plants have devised over time. The book also describes how plants have shaped the planet's weather patterns and the mix of primates living today Prometheus, 2006, 210 p., hardcover, $23,00.