It was and is a CELEBRATION!!!

This past weekend was magnificent!!  We celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!! It was a celebration that's so indescribable. To understand where I'm coming from you had to be there. Jesus dying for our sin and rising up from the grave on the third is worth being celebrated every single day. We serve an Almighty God. He is the GREAT I AM. Death could not hold Him down. Jesus is the risen King!! I give Him all the praise and all the glory!!



Our church sang songs of praise and heartfelt worship. The presence of God was so strong. It would have been pretty hard to leave service the same way you came in. One of the songs we sang was "The Great I Am." This is my favorite part of the song....






The mountains shake before You the demons run in fear
At the mention of the name King of Majesty
There is no power in hell
Or any who can stand
Before the power and the presence of the great I AM

Hallelujah, holy, holy
God Almighty, the great I AM
Who is worthy, none beside Thee
God Almighty, the great I AM
 
          Below is a video of our Easter service.  Start it at 23:00 and enjoy!!  
 

Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ The Hurt and The Healer By: MercyMe

Quench Your Thirst Thursday is here!! Happy Friday Eve!! To get you through the rest of the week, I thought MercyMe's song The Hurt and The Healer will give you that extra boost you may need in the name of Jesus. It'a an awesome song that truly hit home to how most of us may feel or have felt at some point in our lives.


Please take time to listen to this song in its entirety. I guarantee that it will bless your spirit, especially if you allow each word minister to your heart. The lyrics are included in the video.






MercyMe - The Hurt and The Healer (Official Lyric Video)
from mercymemusic on GodTube.

Practice Kindness

A little bit of kindness can have a huge impact and warm someone's heart.

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Simple Acts of Kindness - Heartwarming!! from
ourprecioussavior on GodTube.





“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.”
― Plato




“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”
― Mother Teresa






“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
― Mark Twain





“Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.” ― Kahlil Gibran

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Inspirational Quotes by Video

Words can have a profound impact, whether they are good or bad. That's why it is so important that we (especially Christians) be very mindful of the words that come out of our mouths. We can choose to speak life or speak death. There is always a choice. Please choose wisely.


Me, personally, I prefer to speak words that inspire, encourage, and empower. Below is a video that shows a few great quotes.

Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ Holy Spirit Come Fill This Place By: Cece Winans

It's Quench Your Thirst Thursday time!! This week we have been talking about the Holy Spirit from John 16:13-15. Jesus went away so that we can have a Helper, a Comforter, a Counselor. God knew that the law alone would not be enough to sustain our relationship with Him. We needed power above all powers to guide and lead us in the way He would have us to go. And for that, I thank God in the name of Jesus.



So, for today's Quench Your Thirst Thursday, we are listening to "Holy Spirit, Come and Fill This Place" sung by one of my favorite contemporary gospel singers....Cece Winans. In order for the Holy Spirit to take up residence within us, we must first invite Him in by confessing our Lord, Jesus Christ, as our Savior. If you haven't accept Jesus as your own personal Savior and would like to begin a new life with Him, please click HERE.  Then return to this post.  :)




I pray this song is a blessing to you as it is always to me. The lyrics are included. Enjoy!!

Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ My Life, My Love, My All By: Kirk Franklin

Are you ready to quench your thirst? Are you tired of being spiritually dehydrated? Well, I am here to tell when you drink from the living waters of Jesus, you will never thirst or get dehydrated again. Amen and Amen.

So, join me for today's Quench Your Thirst Thursday. Just  to do a little recap, our themed scripture for this week is from Romans 8:38-39,.....



"For I am persuaded that
neither death nor life,
nor angels nor principalities
nor powers, nor things present
nor things to come,
nor height nor depth,
nor any other created thing,
shall be able
to separate us from
the love of God
which is in Christ
Jesus our Lord."  
With that in mind, I thought Kirk Franklin's song, My Life, My Love, My All, fits perfectly with this week's theme. Jesus is our Life, our Love, and our All. And we should not allow anyone or anything separate us from His Love. The video you see below is made by yours truly. :)  It's one of my favorite worship songs by Kirk Franklin. The lyrics are included. I pray that it will be a blessing to you in the name of Jesus.

Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ You Are My Portion By: Darrell Evans

I love Quench Your Thirst Thursday. It gives me an opportunity to share some great praise and worship music. God always shows me the right song at the right time. That's just how are awesome He is. For this Quench Your Thirst Thursday, we are listening to You Are My Portion, written and sung by Darrell Evans.


This week continue to confess that the Lord is your portion. If all else fails, you know that without a shadow of doubt that God is right there and on time. He is our portion, our everything, and we put our hope in Him. As you listen to this song, I pray that it is a blessing to you in the name of Jesus.

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Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ Thy Word By: Marantha Singers

For today's Quench Your Thirst Thursday, it's Thy Word sung by the Marantha Singers. This song has been sung and rearranged by various artists, but one thing remains true....Thy Word. It's the same yesterday, today, and forevermore.  God's word changes everything; but nothing can change it.


This song is based on Psalm 119. It's definitely a must read. I pray that this song is a blessing to you.





   
"Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path."
(Psalm 119:105)
   
Here's a bonus video....ENJOY!!

Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ Blessings By: Laura Story

I hope everyone had a wonderful and fun-filled 4th of July. Mine? It was great. I really enjoyed spending time with the hubby and children. I think my husband loved the fact that he was able to break in his new gril. Notice the cheesy grin on his face in the picture below.

Now for today's Quench Your Thirst Thursday, I came across this song by accident. I was searching for another song and this popped up. I think it was God hinting to me to use it for today's post. It's called Blessings by Laura Story. And this song is exactly that....a blessing. And it is a perfect fit for this week's theme of not being anxious and worrying. The lyrics are included in the video. So enjoy!!!

Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ Create In Me A Clean Heart By: Keith Green

On today's Quench Your Thirst Thursday, I chose a traditional type worship song. And I thought it would go great with this week's theme. Normally, I would post the lyrics following the video. However, the lyrics are in the video and very simple.


It is "Create In Me A Clean Heart" sung by Keith Green. I pray that this song is a blessing to you.

"When God's people begin to praise

and worship Him using the Biblical methods

He gives, the Power of His presence

comes among His people in an

even greater measure."

-Graham Truscott

Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ This Little Light of Mine Sung By: Addison Road

For this "Quench Your Thirst Thursday," we are featuring "This Little Light of Mine" sung by Addison Road. We are going to let our light shine; And we are not going to have anything or anyone put it out. God gave us this light to reflect the goodness and love of Jesus Christ. I pray that this post is a blessing to you.





Addison Road- This Little Light Of Mine Music Video
from addison-road on GodTube.


This Little Light of Mine
(Sung By: Addison Road)

There's a little flame inside us all
Some shine bright, some shine small
The rains will come and the waters rise
But don't you ever lose your light
In this life you will know Love and pain, joy and sorrow
So when it hurts, when times get hard
Don't forget whose child you are


Chorus:
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine, gonna let it shine

May you live each day with no regret
Make the most of every chance you get
Let your eyes get wide when you look at the stars
With the same sense of wonder as a child's heart
With the ones you love treasure the time
And for those who are gone keep their memories alive
Hold on to your dreams don't ever let go
There's a fire inside you burning with hope


Chorus:
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine, gonna let it shine


There will be days when you want to give up
When the clouds settle in
But after the rain comes the sun
Don't you ever forget



One day there will be no more pain
And we will finally see Jesus' face
So until then I'm gonna try
To brave the dark and let my little light shine


Chorus:
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine, gonna let it shine
There's a little light inside us all


Read more: ADDISON ROAD - THIS LITTLE LIGHT LYRICS
http://www.metrolyrics.com/this-little-light-lyrics-addison-road.html#ixzz1ySlCEHTB
Copied from MetroLyrics.com

Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ Courageous

For today's Quench Your Thirst Thursday, I chose "Courageous" by Casting Crowns. Courageous is the title song for the movie....you guessed it.....Courageous. I thought this song goes along with our verse this week, Joshua 1:9, perfectly.


This is a great video. And if you haven't seen the movie, yet, I recommend that you do so. I hope this song is a blessing to you. Remember, "Be STRONG and of good COURAGE. Do not be afraid nor dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.











"COURAGEOUS" by Casting Crowns
We were made to be courageous
We were made to lead the way
We could be the generation
That finally breaks the chains
We were made to be courageous
We were made to be courageous

We were warriors on the front lines
Standing, unafraid
But now we're watchers on the sidelines
While our families slip away

Where are you, men of courage?
You were made for so much more
Let the pounding of our hearts cry
We will serve the Lord

We were made to be courageous
And we're taking back the fight
We were made to be courageous
And it starts with us tonight

The only way we'll ever stand
Is on our knees with lifted hands
Make us courageous
Lord, make us courageous

This is our resolution
Our answer to the call
We will love our wives and children
We refuse to let them fall
We will reignite the passion
That we buried deep inside
May the watchers become warriors
Let the men of God arise

We were made to be courageous
And we're taking back the fight
We were made to be courageous
And it starts with us tonight
The only way we'll ever stand
Is on our knees with lifted hands
Make us courageous
Lord, make us courageous

Seek justice
Love mercy
Walk humbly with your God

In the war of the mind
I will make my stand
In the battle of the heart
And the battle of the hand

In the war of the mind
I will make my stand
In the battle of the heart
And the battle of the hand
We were made to be courageous
And we're taking back the fight
We were made to be courageous
And it starts with us tonight

The only way we'll ever stand
Is on our knees with lifted hands
Make us courageous
Lord, make us courageous

We were made to be courageous
Lord, make us courageous

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For more information about the movie, COURAGEOUS, go to Wikipedia.org.

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Quench Your Thirst Thursday ~ The Revelation Song - Kari Jobe

Back in 2009, I started a segment called "Quench Your Thirst Thursday." It is about allowing God through the power of the Holy Spirit and in the name of Jesus to quench your thirst. He is the only one who can quench our thirst so that we will never want to thirst again. Please see my very first segment to understand the concept more by clicking here .

"For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children." (Isaiah 44:3) (nlt)

"And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst." (John 6:35)

Quench Your Thirst Thursday is where I will share my favorite gospel, contemporay Christian, etc. songs that I enjoy singing; And the songs that just touch my heart in such way that I am just overflowing in God's presence. I will post a music/lyric video as well as the lyrics. Sometimes, I come to realize that reading the lyrics instead of singing them is just as rewarding in my devotional time with God.

“If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink." (John 7:37)

So to kick off my segment....again, I chose "The Revelation Song" Kari Jobe






REVELATION SONG - Kari Jobe from kari-jobe on GodTube.





The Revelation Song - (Sung By: Kari Jobe)
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Holy, holy is He
Sing a new song to Him who sits on
Heaven's mercy seat

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Holy, holy is He
Sing a new song to Him who sits on
Heaven's mercy seat

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lighting rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and glory and power be
To You the only one who's King


Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You
Filled with wonder awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power, breath and living water
Such a marvelous mystery

Oh, You're worthy, mystery
You are worthy

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You, I will adore You





May God quench your thirst like never before; so that you will never have the desire to thirst again. In the name of Jesus I pray....Amen.

I Embrace ~ By: Shekinah Glory

Shekinah Glory Ministry is one of my favorite gospel choir. Their songs are full of God's anointing. So, I decided to do a lyric video with their song (I Embrace). I hope you enjoy it and it is a blessing to you.

Close To You ~ Bebe and Cece Winans

This is one of my favorite songs by Bebe and Cece Winans. I would like to share with you. I hope you like it and pray that it is a blessing to you.






Close to You
Sunshine, moonlight, delight just a couple words describing who You are lovely, so lovely - want everyone to know why I'm in love with you
Patient and strong, always, no matter what I face you've been there to bring me through.
just fine (right on) on time, it took a while to see that Your love was true.
Now no one can (undo)
cause I belong (to You)
until the end (of time)
good to know (good to know You're mine)
and all I want (to say)
'til my dying (dying day)
I just want to be close to You
Honest and sweet
heaven is where I want to be
where I am when I'm with You
perfect(perfect), yes perfect
is what You gave for all the world to see

Now no one can(undo) cause I belong (to You)
until the end (of time)
good to know (You're mine)
and all I want (all I wanna say til my)
till my dying day
i just wanna be close to you

Come on Cece follow me
dah dah, u say (dah dah)
dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah
dah dah (mmm,mmm) dah dah
it took a while to see, but now we know the truth

Now -no one can (undo)
I belong (to You)
until the end (of time)
good to know (good to know You're mine)
and all I want (how long will you stay- till my dying day)
I just want to be close to You
ya ya ya ya (how long will you stay)(X2)til end
I just wanna be close to you

This Is Church Video

I saw this video and think it is so true. We are the church.

"Go therefore and make disciples of

all the nations, baptizing them in the name

of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that

I have commanded you; and lo, I am with

you always, [even] to the end of the age." Amen

(Matthew 28:19-20)

O Holy Night!!

One of my favorite things (and there are many) is CHRISTmas Carols. There are so many CHRISTmas Carols that can just usher in God's presence as well as bring joy to your spirit. O Holy Night is one them. A brief history: The words and lyrics of the old carol 'O Holy Night' were written by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure in 1847. Cappeau was a wine seller by trade but was asked by the parish priest to write a poem for Christmas. He obliged and wrote the beautiful words of the hymn. He then realised that it should have music to accompany the words and he approached his friend Adolphe Charles Adams(1803-1856). He agreed and the music for the poem was therefore composed by Adolphe Charles Adams. Adolphe had attended the Paris conservatoire and forged a brilliant career as a composer. It was translated into English by John Sullivan Dwight (1812-1893). (See Carols.org)



O Holy Night

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!










"For there is born to you this day
in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
(Luke 2:11)





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Start Your Week Off With A Laugh ~ Crazy Video

This is a video I made of me (but not exactly me.) I felt a wee bit silly just playin around with my webcam. I thought I might share it. Hopefully, it will put a smile on your face. Enjoy!!!





"A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life." -Hugh Sidey

"A day without laughter is a day wasted." -Charlie Chaplin

(Quotes from Brainy Quote)




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Hallelujah Chorus!!

I saw this on one of my friend's facebook page and thought this will make a great post. I hope you enjoy it!!! Have a bless weekend!!!







"Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" (Revelation 11:15)

Start This Week Off With A Laugh ~ #2

Sometimes I like to use baby videos because:

1. They are so cute and adorable.

2. You can't help but laugh at them.

3. There are such amazing gifts from God!!













"A laugh is a smile that bursts." -Mary H. Waldrip