BY: Mitch DeCanter
Coming soon, I will publishing a post on these words. I will be looking at the spiritual meanings of these words. For example, how would one explain FAITH, and the big one Hope, plus Love. Love is often a misused word! Come back later to read the complete article.
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Obama stops soldier from speaking Something you’ll want to be aware of: Obama stops soldier from speaking ..Sent by Retired Vice Admiral Bob Scarborough, of Arlington , Va. “I wanted to give you all some disturbing information on our wonderful president. I work with the Catch-A-Dream Foundation, which provides hunting and fishing trips to children with life-threatening illnesses. This past weekend we had our annual banquet/fundraiser event in Starkville . As a part of our program, we had scheduled Sgt. 1st Class Greg Stube to come; he’s a highly decorated U.S. Army Green Beret and inspirational speaker who was severely injured while deployed overseas and didn’t have much of a chance for survival. Greg is stationed at Ft. Bragg , NC and received permission from his commanding officer to come speak at our function. Everything was on go until Obama made a policy that NO U.S. SERVICEMAN CAN SPEAK AT ANY FAITH-BASED PUBLIC EVENTS ANYMORE. Needless to say, Greg had to cancel his speaking event with us. Didn’t know if anyone else was aware of this new policy. You’re just starting to see the Obamanation. This is just how the Nazis did it in the 1930s — slowly, one step at a time. This should be forwarded to everyone regardless of party affiliation! We have lost 50% of our freedom of speech in the last 2 years. The news media is not allowed to print anything negative about this evil Obama. ARE YOU STILL GOING TO REELECT HIM??????????? — Robert D. Sinacola COL (Ret), AVN, USAR Thanks To ALL Who Served And Are Serving.. Please Pray For Our Troops And Leaders. God Bless America … Land That I love
Church Greeting
“Almost every Sunday, I encourage New Lifers to find someone they have never met and introduce themselves. It is probably the most important thing we do as a church family besides the Sacraments and the Scriptures.
A few Sundays ago, a New Lifer turned around and met a man for the first time and probably saved his life.
This man had planned to take his own life by driving off a cliff later in the day, but decided to come to New Life beforehand to give God one more chance.
When the New Lifer met him at the end of the gathering, he was obviously distraught. Instead of ignoring the man’s pain, the New Lifer prayed with him and introduced him to one of our pastors who took him to an office and met with him for about 90 minutes.
He was a totally different person after that time and assured us he was content to live now and would resume seeing his therapist, which he did, because we checked.
All of this, because a New Lifer turned and said hello. Sometimes ministry to people is so simple – look at them, listen to them and care about their stories.
Several times in Paul’s letters to the churches, he encouraged them to greet one another with a holy kiss.The kissing part does not go over so well in Colorado, but the greeting part sure does.
If church is an assembly of believers who belong to the same family, then sincere greetings should be a big part of the family gatherings every week. If not, we will become the cold “sit, listen and leave” church.
Not every handshake and introduction will save a life, but every close friend I have today started with one of us introducing ourselves and asking some questions.
For some, this is super scary, for others it is not. No matter the nervousness, it is a powerful part of the local church becoming a close family and is proof to a distraught world that there is a place for them in God’s healing home.”
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This post comes from “Our Daily Bread” January 17, 2012
For the Scripture, read Exodus 18:13-24. Looking up the word Exodus, I find that it comes from Greek. Exodus means departure, going forth, exit, flight, hegira, migration, emigration, exile. Of course, with a study of the book of Exodus we find that God is the Director of the exit.
“With Moses, and often with us, it’s simply that life is moving so quickly and making so many demands on us (vv. 13-15) that we barely have time to react- let alone to contemplate or go to someone else for advice. Perhaps this is one reason the Scriptures remind us to surround ourselves with counselors who will offer their experience and wisdom even when we’er too busy to ask for it. We see this in the story of what Jethro did for Moses when he told his son-in-law to delegate some of his responsibilities (vv.17-23).
Don’t be overwhelmed. Instead, seek godly counsel and then follow through on what you are told.” Randy Kilgore
Lord, give us ears to hear advice from loved ones wise and humble;
So when life’s challenges appear, we will not have to stumble.
Blog By: Mitch DeCanter
A friend of mine on Facebook sent this out. I did receive permission from Susann Crawford to share this with commentary:
Jan and I have been married for almost 47 years. I remember that when she walked down the aisle, I could never look upon another woman with love (true love almost like agape love.) Now for 47 years I have not ever felt the connected and dedicated love from anyone. Sure I have many women friends, and I love many of them, but it is only with respect and as a Christian Friend or Special Friend. There was only one that I felt special bonds with, almost like a soul mate, but there was never the same love as Jan has. I believe that what set us up for a life time of marriage was the fact that we both made vows that we truly meant and have held.
Marriage requires (to last) first of all of know that God brought the two together, and that the mating is designed for a life time. Death is the only reason to be separated, however we know that we will one day be together for eternity. No not marriage in heaven, but then we will not have bodies and spiritual lives as we do while alive. Ask your pastor about this. He can explain why I say this. Or read you Bible with reference to being in heaven with Jesus Christ.
As the writer learned, his love of his wife was realized too late. Therefore, for a much more meaning and full understand of love in the marriage, Start off by being in tune with Gods teachings of MARRIAGE.
Mitch is saying, walk through the valleys together and with God, climb every mountain together with God, Enjoy mountain plains with God, and the togetherness will continue to grow the love connection, both Spiritually and physically.
By: Mitch DeCanter
Greetings, my Christian Friends: If you have and believe in Jesus Christ, and have prayed for forgiveness, and accepted Jesus Christ Into your being with plans to be baptized. If you did all this with simple Child Like Repentance – You are saved and Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit lives inside your being. Therefore, I claim you as my Christian Friend.
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My objective is my request that you share Jesus Christ with your family and friends and people you meet daily. No objections please, because I am not asking you to open your mouth saying anything about saving someone or people. What I am asking you to do is to live a Spiritual Life, and when someone looks into your face and eyes, allow them to see the “Love of Jesus Christ” through your being. It is easy. The Holy Spirit will do all that is necessary of showing off Jesus Christ. Please, don’t pretend, simply be happy in the Lord and allow that love of Christ shine through your BEING! I start here, by saying, smile, because I am typing with a smile for you on my face right now. God Bless You!
Something truly awesome happened tonight and I have to admit, once again, it’s amazing the way God puts things together in our lives that just bring us to a final conclusion that just allows us to be closer to Him, glory Him more greatly, or… whatever. Whatever His purpose may be and it’s just astounding. Selected
BY: Mitch DeCanter
Get on board with your Spiritual Life. So what does a Spiritual Life mean? conviction in one’s experience of the mysterious aspect of divine power Read More: http://www.answers.com/topic/spirituality#ixzz1j0AMu78J
Seems to me that the word conviction in one’s experience of mysterious aspect of divine power, leaves one with an empty understanding of ”Your Spiritual Life”.
From http://www.spiritualriver.com/living-a-spiritual-life/ I found and share this article.
Living a Spiritual Life
What does it mean to live a spiritual life? Most of us probably have an idea of what we would be like if we could just be more spiritual…we picture our ideal “self” doing respectable things and acting in a respectable way. Not all of us want to know how to become a yoga teacher. But how can we define the spiritual life, and what steps can we take to get there?
First, we must sharpen our definition of the term “spiritual”. Vague definitions are poisonous to our spiritual growth.
Think about it. You probably have a vague notion of what “spirituality” means to you, but the lack of any specific qualifiers really limits your growth as far as any actions you can take. So let’s pin down all of the things that a spiritual life should entail:
1) Deep connections with others
2) Seeking wisdom
3) Striving for growth
4) Drawing closer to a higher power or nature
5) Tolerance and forgiveness of others
Deep connections with others
When we think of someone who is really spiritual, we might picture a man meditating in a cave, completely isolated from his fellows. In real life, we get deep meaning from our interactions with others. All of the great spiritual teachers would agree with this–for example, take Jesus, Ghandi, or Mother Teresa. All of them advocated working with others, even the sick and suffering. In particular, helping others is critical, as is carrying a message of hope to them. While many will attach religious connotations to this, it simply isn’t necessary, because we connect with others at a human level. In other words, keep it simple and just reach out and offer help. Most people would agree that those living a spiritual life connect with others in a helpful, meaningful way.
Seeking wisdom
Seeking wisdom implies that a person is on the path to wisdom. They have some wisdom; they are seeking to gain more. This is not a mad rush for knowledge. Instead, the idea of seeking wisdom is about making genuine growth and gaining real insight into our lives. People who claim to know it all or have superior knowledge are generally not regarded as being spiritual–they are instead preaching in arrogance. Seeking wisdom necessitates some degree of humility. The spiritual life is one of exploration.
Striving for growth
The spiritual life is a fallacy if someone has stagnated and is no longer growing. Spirituality is growth. This speaks of discipline; of demanding progress of ourselves. The great spiritual leaders alwayspushed themselves. If you want to feel like you are living the best life that you can, then you will need to push yourself in much the same way.
Drawing closer to a higher power or nature
Whatever your source of strength is, drawing closer to it will only make you stronger in your recovery. This is because your connection with a higher power is an internal mechanism–something that you have control over and can develop and cultivate.
Tolerance and forgiveness of others
Someone who is living a spiritual life does not hold deep grudges and resentments against others. They do not harbor anger in this way. Instead, we need tolerance and patience with others, and this comes from a genuine humility–knowing that we have probably acted out in the same way that others might be doing. We forgive ourselves and others around us. We hold our own behavior to a high standard, and grant leniency to others who are trying to grow.
Briefly I share a moment in my day of JUST BEING A CHRISTIAN, ALLOWING CHRIST TO SHINE FROM MY EYES AND FACE, BEING SPIRITUAL:
This morning as I was leaving a small chain store here in Guntown Mississippi, I watched a man in a wheel chair get himself in the door. The next thing I notice was that the man was radiating enjoyment of being alive in his face. At least that was my first conclusion. I walked near him and looking down on him in the chair, I Smiled and said, “How are you today my friend”. It was then that he looked up at me, and he let me know that he had been watching me for a bit of time. This man then with a gleam on his face, said to me, “I know you are a Christian, I can see it on your face”.
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My greeting intended to meet and share a Spiritual moment of encouragement to the man in the wheelchair. However it was the man in the wheel chair that gave me a wonderful Spiritual moment. The man and I visited and shared for a few moments, as others looked on with an eye of awe. Bottom line is that when we seek to share Jesus Christ, sometimes words are not necessary. My pastor, Dr. Bill Adams, tells me, “Mitch, just be yourself”. I understood him to be saying, allow the love of Jesus Christ to come from your Spiritual Heart.
I share this with you today, allow the love of Jesus Christ to come from your Spiritual Heart. Be Spiritual…
HAPPY NEW YEAR SEEK SPIRITUAL GROWTH
It is a new year, yes 2011 is gone, so what does that mean to the spiritual (Christian & Believer) human kind?
Let’s look back to the year of 2011. In our individual lives did that 365 days of the year have any one day where or when there was a Spiritual Event or Happening that you remember and cherish with a new feeling (emotion) with regard to our thoughts of Jesus Christ?
For me, Mitch, yes! I was serving in a church where the leadership seemed very harsh and direct. In fact in my opinion, the leadership led by occult style, but they did not know. It seems that their desire and motivation to CONTROL became so intense that they stopped Spiritual Leading and became administrative directors.
My life changed by going through a four by-pass open heart. It was a very serious situation, and I did not expect to wake up. However, God was not ready to take me home. When I awakened form the antithesis, the bright lights were confusing, but I knew I was still on earth. I was disappointed, and just went back to the darkness of sleep. Only to wake up shortly and realize that I was still alive for God’s purpose. Then the healing began, where the first battle was that the spiritual peace of going to the over side ( dying) was gone, and emotions of concern for life became very overwhelming. In fact a battle started, with whom I though was Satan.
The battle was ferrous, and I was not winning. The more I asked God to bind Satan out of my life, the worse the battle became. Eventually, I feared sleep. The dreams were so horrific, because I could not understand. My question to God became, “God you did not take me home with you, and now you will not bind Satan out of my life!
I tried to serve God in that church, but seemed to me that the leadership turned, and was condemning me on every front. In fact I believed they were trying to force me out of the church. I did not have the physical nor the spiritual strength to overcome the situation. In desperation, I cried to God, “Why”, “What”, “did you desert me. On my knees one more time, I begged God to remove Satan, and “PLEASE” God, let me know what to do?
Finally God did answer my prayer. It was in a peaceful sleep that I had a dream. All I have ever been able to remember was the voice of God saying to me “Mitch, I want you to leave this church, I have something else for you”. The next morning, I realized that I had not been in battle with Satan, but that I was fighting with God. Oh yes, Satan did have his share of involvement.
Leaving that church was a heart breaking experience. I became so very angry, so very angry with the spiritual leaders, so angry at giving up on God, and trying to heal from the surgery. The most difficult part of the healing has been mental. One artery that feeds the brain was 100 percent blocked, and when the brain started getting new blood, it to had to rebuild and heal from it’s damage.
Back to thinking of 2011, a year of healing physically, mentally, emotionally, and most of all spiritually. You see, my first instinct was never become involved or join any organized religion (church). I had given so much to that church, and in the end forced to leave it all behind. Leave a group of people that I loved and cared about. However, seems that God was not about to let Jan and me just retire from serving.
Under the leadership of God, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit I was lead to build this En Rich With Mitch & Reuben web site, (blog). God has blessed this ministry very much. Along with my healing, that is healing from the hurt of retiring and closing my photography studio, leaving a church, and gaining physiology strength, this ministry is growing. We are reaching more and more from all over the world. Reuben and I are blessed to receive reports of encouragement and appreciation from everywhere.
Also, God led me to start a Bible Group where we meet once a week. We first share fellowship and food, then we have open discussion bible study. Small in number, but major Spiritual growth for all of us. God blesses…
Well Jan and I did join another church, where the poster about my age, connected with me by seeing the love of Jesus Christ in my face and life and befriended me as a fellow servant of God. In fact this pastor joined in our study group and the members love him so very much.
Am I healed, no, I am not. However, I gain both physical and spiritual strength every day. Also, God puts people in front of me (several) each week that also see Jesus Christ in me, and they seek my consul. I never know when or where someone will grab my attention and spend several moments sharing their spiritual and life pains, and receive my encouragements. It is in those moments, that I fully feel the Spirit of God (Holy Spirit) flowing through me. Praise God!
So today starts a New Year. The events and stories are unwritten, we have a good starting point to seek the presence of God in our lives, and they follow his command. To know the command, read the last chapter of Matthew. Then Go, which also means do. Do allow yourselves to allow yourself to gain the understanding of being a Spiritual Human Being.
God Bless you though out the new year. I am sure this has been written, but understand, that often we cannot until we do. Mitch
Approaching the New Year of 2012. What a wonderful feeling, like slipping into bed on fresh new clean sheets, so wonderful. You can relax and slip into that wonderful thing we call sleep and dream land. Happy New Year!
1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said , Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. KJV www.biblestudytools.com
Since we as believers believe in the truth and validity of the Holy Bible as the Word of God, “In the beginning God created… The beginning was just that the beginning, new, fresh, “without form, and void”. “Darkness was upon the face of the deep”. However, notice that the “Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” God through His Spirit simply spoke, “Let there be light: and there was light”.
This was new, a fresh clean new beginning. Man did not yet exist, however God was preparing mans world, home, place to live. New, clean, fresh, with every need that man could want. Since this environment was created by the “Spirit of God”, it makes sense to me that man was to know that the Spiritual Leadership of God would be man kinds leader. Never the less God created us humans with a free spirit. The freedom to choose or to reject. Therefore before the “sin” God walked and had Spiritual Relationships with man. But man chose to disobey God and was cast out of the new clean sheets, the garden.
MY WISH FOR YOUR NEW YEAR: SLEEP IN CLEAN SPIRITUAL SHEETS OF GOD’S SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDINGS WITH YOU. STUDY SPIRITUAL THINGS OF GOD FROM YOUR BIBLE, AND BE INVOLVED WITH GOD, JESUS CHRIST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT!
By Mitch DeCanter – Guntown Mississippi > MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MAY YOU FIND THE REAL MEANING OF THE CELEBRATION!
Here it is, Christmas Eve! For me this year I have chosen to step back from the rat race of trying to cover the bases of making all the Christmas Parties, Gift Giving, traffic jams, shoulder to shoulder rushing in and out of shopping places. Rushing to cover all the social demands of the season has caused me to feel rejection of the season. That means, it seems that I do not have any Spiritual Filling of the Season. Thus, I am sitting down to review the Reason For The Season.
Searching on the internet, I found this web site { http://www.christiananswers.net } that seems to be dealing with the same questions I am always trying to answer for people. The very basic answer is that December 25 is set aside to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. With that the celebration has evolved to gatherings, eating, giving toys to children and the creation of Santa Clause, etc. Thus the loss of the real Spiritual Meaning of the Season.
On (www.christiananswers.net) I like the simple explanation of the Reason For The Season, which is LOVE. Note, I do not worry about bible version, or origination as long as the Scripture is correct.
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Spiritual and Incarnation are two very important key words: Spirituality from Wikipedia Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality;[1] an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.”[2] Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop an individual’s inner life; spiritual experience includes that of connectedness with a larger reality, yielding a more comprehensive self; with other individuals or the human community; with nature or the cosmos; or with the divine realm.[3] Spirituality is often experienced as a source of inspiration or orientation in life.[4] It can encompass belief in immaterial realities or experiences of the immanent or transcendent nature of the world.
Incarnation, from Wikipedia The Incarnation in traditional Christianity is the belief that Jesus Christ the second person of the Trinity, also known as God the Son or the Logos(Word), “became flesh” by being conceived in the womb of a woman, the Virgin Mary, also known as the Theotokos (God-bearer).
The Incarnation is a fundamental theological teaching of orthodox (Nicene) Christianity, based on its understanding of the New Testament. The Incarnation represents the belief that Jesus, who is the non-created second hypostasis of the triune God, took on a human body and nature and became both man and God. In the Bible its clearest teaching is in John 1:14 : “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.”[1]
In the Incarnation, as traditionally defined, the divine nature of the Son was joined but not mixed with human nature[2] in one divine Person, JesusChrist, who was both “truly God and truly man”. The Incarnation is commemorated and celebrated each year at Christmas, and also reference can be made to the Feast of the Annunciation; “different aspects of the mystery of the Incarnation” are celebrated at Christmas and the Annunciation.[3]
This is central to the traditional faith held by most Christians. Alternative views on the subject (See Ebionites and the Gospel according to the Hebrews) have been proposed throughout the centuries (see below), but all were rejected by mainstream Christian bodies.
Therefore: This thing called the birth of Jesus Christ was the greatest event for man kind. Reading from the Book of John, we find that LOVE is the key to understanding all these things that make the Birth of Jesus Christ a continuous event of forever Love, a Spiritual Love.
Please note I would love to see your comments and your understanding of Christmas in the comments. Please share.
Your Spiritual Friend Mitch DeCanter
he historic record of the birth of Christ can be found in 