Angela Watkins Christian Writer, Reviewer, God's Avenue to Success, Virtual Creator. Matthew 6:33; 3 John 1:2; Deuteronomy 8:13, Open for Collaboration
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
WWW/Life Management/Christian Leadership
Invest – Teach – Mentor: via of classes, study groups, or seminars. Need a teacher or mentor contact me.
Watch and Pray
Wolves in Sheep Clothing: Be sober minded/alert
Teach Biblical Truths: II Timothy 2:15; Deuteronomy 4:2, 12:32; Revelations 22:18,19
Now I must share that I have never attended Theology/Seminary School; so someone with greater insight may be able to expound further.
Jesus’s Ministry was about meeting the needs of people: healing, teaching, service, & preaching. (I am not a preacher nor evangelist) God’s Plan For The Church – Matthew 16:18; I Corinthians 12:12-26; Colossians 1:15-29; Philippians 2:5 Success – Joshua 1:8
The Upright are Blessed & Prosperous —— Prosperity in Biz & Finance (success means different things to different individuals) Matthew 5:45 – Works of God; God’s Providence Among Men; Sends God & Evil to Good & Bad Alike. God Attributes of God As Person, God’s Goodness
The WWW/Internet provides an avenue that might not be available in your city, state, and or home location for possible network opportunities …. now this is the reason why I went to the Internet in 2000 and have not looked back. The Internet has given birth to a new Entrepreneurial Force on a Global Expansion that has and could be developing into greater ways for ministry as well as starting a home business and the growth of a home biz, possible job creation, and company growth for brick-and-mortar biz. (5/15/2000 Angela Watkins)
There is no excuse for no ministry, organization, biz, or individual not to have a social media presence or own a blog. Blogs and social media at this moment are free.
Use your time wisely on social media and creating/marketing your blogs.
Personally I have had a free website, writing profiles, domains, and blogs ever since I have been online. Don’t think I had lots of money for I did not. I did though use free resources in all my daily activities from my home. (At a later date I will share more on this subject)
Holy Spirit – Comforter, Guide, Help …… Galatians 5:16-17, 18-21, 22-26; Acts 9:17-18; Acts 8:29-38
We are not to boast/belittle but uplift the Church/Kingdom of God – Colossians 3:23
Leadership – Mark 10:42; Romans 12:6,8; I Peter 4:10; Deuteronomy 1:13
Kindness – Luke 10:30-35; Matthew 25:31-46; Romans 12:8; Galatians 5:22 Kindness knows no race, color, social
background, but acts where there is a need. (This might be my gift … I don’t know what my gift is)
If someone does not receive you/me move on ………..
Life Management Skills: Study Groups, Classes, Seminars Ideas:
Domestic Violence/Abuse(mental, verbal, emotional)
Healthy Lifestyles
Caregivers
Women & children welfare & safety
Financial Management/Planning
Loneliness – singles, senior citizens, widows, divorced
Two Books I Reviewed could be great tools for Financial Management Tools:
January 2005 – The Debt Diet … An Easy To Follow Guide To Shed Debt & Spending by Ellie Kay (Ellie Kay is known as America’s Financial Expert) I might revisit this book and do an updated review
November/December 2012 – The Heart of Financial Matters by Eddie Hedges …. Mr. Hedges is a retired banker, CEO, President of 3 banks in Texas. This book shares on Biblical Principles not a get-rich-quick-book.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Gain & Loss .. 1/20/2013
Sunday School Lesson for 1/20/2013. Unit II. Exalting Christ. Gain and Loss. Philippians 3:7-11. ...............................................................
Philippians 3:7-11 .... Paul: past and present (Warning Digression) ................
Philippians 3:7 - Man Redeemed; Justification; Faith the Instrumental Cause .........
Have you ever purposely accepted a short-term loss to achieve a long-term gain? Now if you/we/me have, compare those losses and gains with the Christian life. ..........
The things that the apostle Paul had counted as a .... gain .... he now counted as a .... loss. .......................................................................
Paul left an amazing record for us; Christ was more valuable than anything he had or would ever "earn" in his self-righteous spiritual life. ............................
Philippians 3:8-9 ... Man Redeemed; Justification; Faith the Instrumental Cause .....
Justification (the past) - Philippians 3:7-9 ........................................
Sanctification (the present) - Philippians 3:10-14 ..................................
Glorification (the future) - Philippians 3:15-16 ....................................
The Law was not able to save mankind (Galatians 2:21) ...............................
The apostle Paul in the past had been a sinner, but was made justified (Romans 4:3) with God (Romans 10:3) by faith (Romans 3:22; 10:8-10) in Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:9; II Corinthians 5:21) ...........................................................
On the Cross at Calvary, God exchanged our sinfulness with Christ's righteousness (II Corinthians 5:21). No one can be saved on someone else's experience of Salvation. This is a personal matter, with continual faith in Christ. ..........................
Philippians 3:10-11 .................................................................
Verse 10 - Jesus Christ; The Burial & Resurrection of Christ; Explanation, By New Testament Writers ...................................................................
Verse 11 - Eschatology(Last Things); The Resurrection of The Body; The Believer's Longing .............................................................................
The apostle Paul was growing more like Christ through Christ's power (I Corinthians 6:11). ..............................................................................
The only way to personally know and experience Christ was through experiential learning .... The apostle Paul wanted the Philippian Church to know that the study of God's Word would give them .... "book" .... knowledge of Christ (John 5:39; II Peter 3:18). ...............................................................................
At the second coming of Christ we will experience resurrection/transformation (Philippians 3:21; I Thessalonians 4:13-18). .........................................
Self-worth of many people resides in accolades/honors/awards/material possessions they have and or their accomplishments in life...... Think on the true value of your(my) life when we are stripped of our achievements .... The apostle Paul believed that no achievement in the earthly life is worth anything when compared to the value of knowing Christ Jesus .... Value resides in everything, from the .... smallest ... and the ... last, ... this was stressed by Jesus in "The Parable of the Lost Sheep." ............................................................................
The Christian life requires growing in maturity to correctly evaluate the importance of secular and spiritual things. Growing and maturing in Christ requires constant commitment and re-commitment. .......................................................
The Saints of God must have complete trust in Christ. ..............................
Scripture reference used/taken from: KJV Topical Reference Bible & Zondervan Bible Commentary
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Entrepreneurship: Should It Be Promoted In Christian Ministries?
Why or why not should Entrepreneurship be promote in church ministry? ..............
The Prophet Jeremiah Purchased Real Estate: Jeremiah 32:7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,25,43,44 .................................................
The Cross/Gospel/Ministry of Jesus Christ should not be compromised. ................
There are lost souls, people in need, children being abused, and people struggling for power and wealth. ..............................................................
But, also in this day of economic downturn this subject could be studied and looked at by someone who has a greater insight and have studied extensively or who have Theological Training. ...............................................................
I would recommend to allow the Holy Spirit to lead/guide those in the Leadership Role(s) of the Christian Ministry to decide whether or not to promote Entrepreneurship in the Church Ministry. ...........................................
We attend Church in unity with the Saints of God to Worship the Lord and Praise the Lord. ..............................................................................
Jesus’s Ministry was also meeting the needs of the people. Whether healing, raising the dead, teaching on how to obtain everlasting life. ...............................
Everything should be done in order. .................................................
Civil & Social Life; Business Affairs; Inheritance; Birthright: Genesis 48:13,14,17,18,19 ...................................................................
Business Habits; Honesty & Diligence: Proverbs 16:8; 22:29 ..........................
Benefits of Trade: Genesis 34:20,21,22,23 .........................................
Fraud: Leviticus 19:11; I Thessalonians 4:6,7 ......................................
Man’s Original Employment; Before The Fall: Genesis 2:8,9,15 .......................
Man’s Original Employment After The Fall: Genesis 3:23; 4:2
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Why Give Freebies Away? Check Out This Link
Entrepreneur’s Journal: When it makes sense to give your product …...............................................................................
Ideas is shared there as well
at Blogging Stocks — http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2007/10/06/entrepreneurs-journal-when-it-makes-sense-to-give-your-product/ .....................................................................................
The domain/websites listed are no longer mine. I was the original created of the names of the domains, for I name them after me. .................................................................................
I once earlier in the year was invited to share with a small group of ladies and I told them that the Library should be one of their best friends. Why? The library has an array of books on many topics for those who do not have a budget to purchase books. No two people will view things the same way as well as no two businesses. ......................................................................................
Angela’s Writing Profile: http://www.writers.net/writers/21422
Pray for Our Troops
This is not a new article/story. This article/story is over 6 years old. It was shared with me and I asked for permission to publish it some years ago. .....................................................................................
http://www.patrioticwebsitesofamerica.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=126:the-foster-a-soldier-program&catid=3:blog-patriotic&Itemid=20 .......................................................................................
The domain/website listed is no longer mine. I was the original creater, builder, designer of my domain. I created my domains from my name. I have had as many as 4 domains. ............................................................................................
Angela’s Writing Profile: http://www.writers.net/writers/21422
1 of 2 ... 9/9/2001 Sunday School Lesson
Talks about Jesus calming a storm the week of 9/9/2001. My sunday school lesson was from Matthew 8:23-27; Matthew 14:14-21. ............................................
My Sunday School Bible Reading for the Week of 9/9/2001: ............................
Mon — Mark 4:35-41 ..................................................................
Tuesday — Matthew 14:22-27 ..........................................................
Wed — Matthew 14:28-33 ...............................................................
Thur — Mark 8:1-13 ..................................................................
Fri — Mark 8:14-21 ..................................................................
Sat — Matthew 8:18-27 ..............................................................
Sun — 9/9/2001 — Matthew 14:14-21 ....................................................................................
My sunday school lesson for 9/9/2001 came from Matthew 8:23-27; 14:14-21.
2 of 2 .. 9/9/2001 Jesus Calms The Storm
9/9/2001 Sunday School Lesson .....................................................
When the storm arose on the Sea of Galilee, it often came without warning. In Mark 4:35-41 and Matthew 8:23-27 there are Biblical Words of Comfort. ...................
When the storm arose on the Sea of Galilee, it often came without warning. In Mark 4:35-41 and Matthew 8:23-27 there are Biblical Words of Comfort and Promises. .......
A little history on The Book “Gospel of Mark”: The Gospel was written under the sanction of Peter. He scarely refers to the Old Testament and the word law does not once occur. In some reference books it is stated that this Gospel was meant for for use amongst Gentiles. It was written about 30 years after the death of Jesus Christ. It is the history of the war of Jesus against sin and evil in the world during the time that he dwelt as a Man among men. .............................................
Jesus Disciples went with HIM in taking a ship ride to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus goes below deck and goes to sleep. A Storm comes up right away and HIS Disciples were threatened. HIS Disciples let a panic attack take them over and called out to Jesus, “Teacher do you not care that we are perishing?” Jesus arises from sleep and speaks to the wind and sea, “Peace, Be Still!” ............................
THE PROMISE: Safety From ALL Harm & Danger ..........................................
Mark 4:40…And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? .............................................................................
Mark 4:35-41 .......................................................................
verse 35…And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. ..........................................................
verse 36…And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. ..........................
Jesus Ministry, Jesus Travels & Sojournings, The Next 2 Years of Jesus Ministry, Again in Galilee ...................................................................
verse 37…And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. .............................................................
Ships & navigations – storms .......................................................
verse 38…And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? ...............
verse 39…And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. ....................................
verse 40…And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? .............................................................................
verse 41…And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? ....................................
MIRACLES – In The Upper Regions & In The Atomosphere – Tempest Stilled ..............
Mark 6:45-51 ........................................................................
verse 45…And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. .............
Jesus Christ, Christ Ministry, Jesus Travels & Sojournings, The Next 2 Years of Jesus Ministry, Again in Galilee .........................................................
verse 46…And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. .......
Christ’s Retirement & Solitude ......................................................
verse 47…And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. .......................................................................
Ships & Navigation, Working Ship ...................................................
verse 48…And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. .........................................................
MIRACLES In Water, Sinking Miraculously Prevented, Ships & Navigation, Working Ship ...............................................................................
verse 49…But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: .............................................................
verse 50…For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I: be not afraid. ...............
MIRACLES In Water, Sinking Miraculously Prevented ...................................
verse 51…And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measures, and wondered. ..........................
MIRACLES In The Upper Regions, & In The Atmospher. Tempest Stilled ..................
A little history on The Book “Gospel of Matthew was written by the Apostle in Hebrew and in Palestine in the first century. It was written for Jewish converts, to show them in Jesus of Nazareth the Messiah of the Old Testament whom they expected. It is pervaded by one priniciple, the fulfillment of the Law and of the Messianic prophecies in the person of Jesus. ..................................................
The Power of Almighty God worked in Jesus and still does today. Even today, Jesus is “upholding all things by the word of his power” (Hebrews 1:3). ......................
If Jesus is with us and we are with Him, then we have no reason to be gripped by fear. He is powerful enough and wise enough to handle any situation we may be facing. Like Paul, we should be able to declare, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me” (Phillippians 4:13). .................................................
A Sudden Storm comes up. While all of this was taking place, Jesus was asleep. The boat was tossing widly, and the waves were splashing water. .........................
Mark 8:23: And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. ........
Mark 8:24: And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. ................................
The disciples realized that such a storm as this they felt a little in danger. Yes, Jesus could turn water into wine, HE could heal all kinds of diseases, HE could expel demons from people and all would be made whole. The disciples hope was in Jesus, so they went to Jesus to wake HIM up. ................................................
Mark 8:25: And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. .............................................................................
Mark 8:26: And he said unto them. Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and th sea; and there was a great calm. ................
No manner of man could command the winds and sea to obey. Only God Almighty can do this. The disciples “little faith” was being molded into learning even greater truth about Jesus and HIS Power Over Storms, Demons and Human Nature. ....................
Matthew 8:27: But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! .......................................................
Scripture text-history-reference: ...................................................
Crusade @ Bible Publishers, Inc. 1970, Mt. Juliet, Tn, USA, 37122 ....................
The Precious Promise Bible KJV, “International”, Copyright 1915/1908 By The J C Winston Co., Entered 1915/1908 At Stationer’s Hall, ALL Rights Reserved, Printed in USA ..................................................................................
New Devotional “KJV” & Explanatory Bible, Old & New Testaments, Apocrypha, Concordance, & Psalms in Metre; Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1879, by J R Jones, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington
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