John Bevere- The Bait of Satan-Chapters 4&5
Saul and David
God put David under Saul. Even though Saul wanted to kill David, David doesn't kill Saul when given the chance.
Sometimes God will use harsh leaders in our lives as purification vessels.
1 Samuel 24-27
Twice David spared saul's life. Twice David proved his innocence.
There are two types of leaders those who love their ministry and those who love God. A man who loves God will not fight over a ministry because he knows no one can take God from him.
David's 14 years in the pit where training to be king.
Saul's character couldn't keep him where his leadership skills had brought him.
Ministry sharpen gifts and character.
Character is influenced by surrounding and who u fellowship with.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Oh Fudge!
Today I had a lot of errands to run so I picked up a rotisserie chicken from Walmart and paired it with brussels sprouts and instant potatoes. I know instant potatoes are horrible but I was being lazy.
I guess I got my second wind a decided to make the fudge I've been meaning to make. It looked quick and easy so no big deal right? WRONG, it took forever, was messy, and I doubt I'll ever venture down the fudge road again.
I used the Never Fail Fudge recipe on the back of the Fluff container but doubled it. I used a 5lb bag of sugar! I doubt I'll be eating much of it. I plan on sending some to a few friends and family. Here are some pics:
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I guess I got my second wind a decided to make the fudge I've been meaning to make. It looked quick and easy so no big deal right? WRONG, it took forever, was messy, and I doubt I'll ever venture down the fudge road again.
I used the Never Fail Fudge recipe on the back of the Fluff container but doubled it. I used a 5lb bag of sugar! I doubt I'll be eating much of it. I plan on sending some to a few friends and family. Here are some pics:
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It's Late, I'm Up
It's late and I am up, probably shouldn't have taken that nap after we got back from church. I guess it gives me some quality thinking time which is good.
I've decided we are no longer eating out after church. Not only can we not afford it but the food is usually not the healthiest either. So it's tome to find some new crockpot meals or picnic type meals we can bring with us.
I'll post later what I come up with.
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I've decided we are no longer eating out after church. Not only can we not afford it but the food is usually not the healthiest either. So it's tome to find some new crockpot meals or picnic type meals we can bring with us.
I'll post later what I come up with.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
John Brever- The Bait of Satan-Chapter 2
John Bevere- The Bait of Satan
Chapter 2- Massive Offense
Matthew 24:10-13
2 people think they have been mistreated and those who have been mistreated.
Gossip is usually the beginning for people who think they have been mistreated. Or have correct info but have discerned incorrectly.
Josephs brothers were offended by him which led to them betraying him by selling him as a slave.
Pit stands for preacher in training. When God has you in a pit it is for the purpose of training you.
Refining fire- 2 types of people
Those who show faith in God threw all trials and those who turn away from God and turn to the world for their joy.
The only freedom Joseph had during his trials was the freedom to respond correctly to offenses.
No one but you can get you out of the will of God but you.
Genesis 37:20 brothers aimed to destroy the will of God for his life but No one can remove you from Gods will but u.
Complaining is the key way to remove you from Gods will. Complaining is telling God your way is better it is a form of rebellion and lack of faith.
Gods word or will will always come to pass unless you allow offense to creep in and take over.
God always has a plan despite disruptions.
Josephs greatest test was proclaiming the faithfulness of God when he himself seen no evidence of it. Joseph passed because of his FEAR of the Lord. Because of this witness to the butler he is delivered from the pit.
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Chapter 2- Massive Offense
Matthew 24:10-13
2 people think they have been mistreated and those who have been mistreated.
Gossip is usually the beginning for people who think they have been mistreated. Or have correct info but have discerned incorrectly.
Josephs brothers were offended by him which led to them betraying him by selling him as a slave.
Pit stands for preacher in training. When God has you in a pit it is for the purpose of training you.
Refining fire- 2 types of people
Those who show faith in God threw all trials and those who turn away from God and turn to the world for their joy.
The only freedom Joseph had during his trials was the freedom to respond correctly to offenses.
No one but you can get you out of the will of God but you.
Genesis 37:20 brothers aimed to destroy the will of God for his life but No one can remove you from Gods will but u.
Complaining is the key way to remove you from Gods will. Complaining is telling God your way is better it is a form of rebellion and lack of faith.
Gods word or will will always come to pass unless you allow offense to creep in and take over.
God always has a plan despite disruptions.
Josephs greatest test was proclaiming the faithfulness of God when he himself seen no evidence of it. Joseph passed because of his FEAR of the Lord. Because of this witness to the butler he is delivered from the pit.
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John Bevere- The Bait of Satan Chapter 1 Notes
John Bevere- The Bait of Satan
Chapter 1 - Me Offended?
Luke 17:1-5
Offense- the bait of Satan to pull you into his trap.
Luke 17:1- It is impossible that no offense should come.
Our response to an offense determines our future.
Often those who are offended do not even realize they are trapped. They are oblivious to their condition because they are so focused on the wrong that was or they believe was done to them. They are in denial. The most effective way for the enemy to blind us is to cause us to focus on ourselves.
2 Timothy 2:24-26
Being offended is the trap!
Matthew 24:10
Many- a large amount of people
Offense leads to betrayal Leads to hatred
see proverbs 18:19
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Thought process or reasonings are what takes us from the will of God regarding offenses.
The people who can Hurt us the most is the people who are closest to us because the expectation is greater.
Offense leads to betrayal leads to hatred.
Sea of gailee produces life because it gives a d recieves bur nothing cAn live in the dead seA because if only takes.
Betrayal when I seek my protection or benefit at the expense of someone I have relationship with.
See proverbs 18:1
1 john 3:14
Hatred means loveless which means no love of God
Matthew 24:11
Proverbs 18:1
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Chapter 1 - Me Offended?
Luke 17:1-5
Offense- the bait of Satan to pull you into his trap.
Luke 17:1- It is impossible that no offense should come.
Our response to an offense determines our future.
Often those who are offended do not even realize they are trapped. They are oblivious to their condition because they are so focused on the wrong that was or they believe was done to them. They are in denial. The most effective way for the enemy to blind us is to cause us to focus on ourselves.
2 Timothy 2:24-26
Being offended is the trap!
Matthew 24:10
Many- a large amount of people
Offense leads to betrayal Leads to hatred
see proverbs 18:19
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Thought process or reasonings are what takes us from the will of God regarding offenses.
The people who can Hurt us the most is the people who are closest to us because the expectation is greater.
Offense leads to betrayal leads to hatred.
Sea of gailee produces life because it gives a d recieves bur nothing cAn live in the dead seA because if only takes.
Betrayal when I seek my protection or benefit at the expense of someone I have relationship with.
See proverbs 18:1
1 john 3:14
Hatred means loveless which means no love of God
Matthew 24:11
Proverbs 18:1
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Pain, Pain Go Away
I am in so much pain I haven't done much of anything today. I went to the dentist perfectly fine and now I have a toothache, go figure. Hopefully I'll be back to my regular self tomorrow.
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Jahvar-Zion
My boy! I love him sooo much. He's my lol Jahvarisaurus. I can't believe my baby is 4 and a half years old, I remember when we found out we were expecting I was soo excited. We new it was a boy because it had been prophecied over us a year before by Denny Cramer. I remember the ultrasound techs look of shock when she asked me if I wanted to know if it was a boy or girl and I said he's a boy his name is Jahvar-Zion. She then said well let's check to make sure and there he was ALL boy! Now he runs around the house with all this energy playing any sport he can get his hands on. Below are some pics of my boy.
Drawing on his Easter eggs.
Coloring his eggs.
Loving his sister on Easter morning.
Posing with his bunny.
Playing at Mohegan Park.
Checking out flowers at Melerba's Farm.
Hes afraid the tractor will run him over lol.
Planting flowers and tomatoes.
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Drawing on his Easter eggs.
Coloring his eggs.
Loving his sister on Easter morning.
Posing with his bunny.
Playing at Mohegan Park.
Checking out flowers at Melerba's Farm.
Hes afraid the tractor will run him over lol.
Planting flowers and tomatoes.
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Lillee-Anna Grace
It seems like only yesterday I was pregnant and couldn't wait to see what she would look like. Now I sit and watch her with amazement at how fast she grew! She already has dada, daddy, dad, baba, and bad daddy down pat. And every once and a while she will throw in a momma, brodda, or Dayzia to mix things up. Today she also started saying ball and any day now we expect to see those first wobbly steps. Where did my baby go? She is growing up way too fast. Here are some pics of my gorgeous girl.
She fell asleep with Mrs. B in her best friend Mr. Horsey
Trying to eat the first Easter egg she colored
Easter morning telling us to "pick me up"
Easter afternoon showing me she found the egg.
Loving her Mema at the park.
Driving the fire truck at Mohegan Park.
Lovin Momma in her Ergo at brothers field trip to Melerba's Farm.
Giving Tiger Woods a run for his money.
Singing at the top of her lungs.
Getting caught with Daddy's water bottle.
Eating her first tomato.
Saying good night in baby gibberish.
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She fell asleep with Mrs. B in her best friend Mr. Horsey
Trying to eat the first Easter egg she colored
Easter morning telling us to "pick me up"
Easter afternoon showing me she found the egg.
Loving her Mema at the park.
Driving the fire truck at Mohegan Park.
Lovin Momma in her Ergo at brothers field trip to Melerba's Farm.
Giving Tiger Woods a run for his money.
Singing at the top of her lungs.
Getting caught with Daddy's water bottle.
Eating her first tomato.
Saying good night in baby gibberish.
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Day 5 and 6
Well, I didnt get a chance to post yesterday so I am posting Day 5 and Day 6 today. I have been extreely busy and slacked off for the last 2 days when it comes to recording my food. I know I havent done as good as I could have but I didn't give up either. I will be getting back on track in the morning becuase my first official wekly weigh in is Sunday and I am hoping to have dropped some pounds!
My SparkPage: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215
Bible in A Year Readings: 1 Chronicles 27-29 and 2 Chronicles 1-4
40 Days of Prayer-"The Least of These":
http://record.americanbible.org/content/usa/least-these
Subject: FOOD and TREE
Scripture: Leviticus 19:9,10 and Deut. 20:19,20
Daily Prayer Subject:
Prayer for peace in Isreal
My SparkPage: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215
Bible in A Year Readings: 1 Chronicles 27-29 and 2 Chronicles 1-4
40 Days of Prayer-"The Least of These":
http://record.americanbible.org/content/usa/least-these
Subject: FOOD and TREE
Scripture: Leviticus 19:9,10 and Deut. 20:19,20
Daily Prayer Subject:
Prayer for peace in Isreal
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Chocolate Strawberry DeLITE
So I was craving some chocolaty goodness this afternoon and created this yummy dessert.
Ingredients:
1 Hunt's Fat Free Chocolate Pudding Snack Pack, frozen
1/3 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup Lite Cool Whip
1/2 of a Great Value Honey Graham, crushed
Layer in a bowl in the order listed and enjoy! I calculated it out to be about 132 calories.
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Ingredients:
1 Hunt's Fat Free Chocolate Pudding Snack Pack, frozen
1/3 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup Lite Cool Whip
1/2 of a Great Value Honey Graham, crushed
Layer in a bowl in the order listed and enjoy! I calculated it out to be about 132 calories.
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Day 4- Smile Face Endings
Today was Jahvar's last home visit with the Headstart program. We have one more group socialization tomorrow and then next wednesday is the End of Year Celebration. We are both so sad to be saying good-bye to Mrs. Ashley, Mrs. Kelly, our classroom grandma and all our little friends. This is the shirt we made today for his End of Year celebration.
He keeps wanting to add more to it so who knows what it will look like by next Wednesday!
I am blogging early today because we will be heading out soon to the church in New Rochelle. I am very excited that we are starting a new series by John Bevere called The Bait of Satan. Im so excited because the last series we did called Undercover opened my eyes to new revelation of the kingdom of God. Tomorrow I will let you in on what we learn tonight!
I was weighing in every morning but I forgot to this morning. But it's no big deal because my official weigh ins are Sunday mornings. I've been keeping track of my food intake on my sparkpeople app and created a yummy low fat dessert this afternoon which I'll post later.
My SparkPage:
http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215
Bible in A Year Readings: 1 Chronicles 24-26
40 Days of Prayer-"The Least of These":
http://record.americanbible.org/content/usa/least-these
Subject: BODY
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:19-26
Daily Prayer Subject:
For the safety of our nation, economic recovery, and job creation in America.
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He keeps wanting to add more to it so who knows what it will look like by next Wednesday!
I am blogging early today because we will be heading out soon to the church in New Rochelle. I am very excited that we are starting a new series by John Bevere called The Bait of Satan. Im so excited because the last series we did called Undercover opened my eyes to new revelation of the kingdom of God. Tomorrow I will let you in on what we learn tonight!
I was weighing in every morning but I forgot to this morning. But it's no big deal because my official weigh ins are Sunday mornings. I've been keeping track of my food intake on my sparkpeople app and created a yummy low fat dessert this afternoon which I'll post later.
My SparkPage:
http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215
Bible in A Year Readings: 1 Chronicles 24-26
40 Days of Prayer-"The Least of These":
http://record.americanbible.org/content/usa/least-these
Subject: BODY
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:19-26
Daily Prayer Subject:
For the safety of our nation, economic recovery, and job creation in America.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Day 3, 362 days to go
Today was a busy day, I brought Jahvar to school then Mom and I headed to Salem Prime Cuts to pick up some fresh meats and their AMAZING grinders! After that we picked Jahvar up from school and dropped him and the meat off at home and headed back out to Walmart. I forgot how much I hate going to Walmart at the beginning of the month! The store was crowded and the shelves were bare. So we cut our trip short and will finish it off some day this week. Next we stopped at Ocean State Job Lot and The Dollar Tree to pick up some planting supplies for the flowers and tomato plants Jahvar brought home from his field trip to Melerba's.
When we got home I planted the flowers in hanging baskets and hung them on the front of the house. I plants the tomato plants in a tote along with Kailee's cabbage plant which is a hair away from death. I am hoping the new, bigger environment will revive it! I haven't taken any pictures yet but when I do I will defiantly post them!
As far as my LIP, I recorded my food and weight today but I went over by a few hundred calories :( I made a new version of my baked chicken breast with an awesome marinade by Grill Mates. Its called Zesty, its a packet of powdered herbs and spices you add water, oil and vinegar too and it was really good. We had that with green beans and spicy rice for dinner. Well, Owen did. I had a piece of Salem Prime cuts AMAZING turkey grinder! Below you will find the rest of my plan I completed today as well as a link to my SparkPage.
My SparkPage: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215
Bible in A Year Readings - 1 Chronicles 20-23
40 Days of "The Least of These"- Subject: Literacy Scripture: Luke 10:25-28
http://record.americanbible.org/content/usa/least-these
Prayer: For peace in Jerusalem, the Middle East and protection for American Embassies.
When we got home I planted the flowers in hanging baskets and hung them on the front of the house. I plants the tomato plants in a tote along with Kailee's cabbage plant which is a hair away from death. I am hoping the new, bigger environment will revive it! I haven't taken any pictures yet but when I do I will defiantly post them!
As far as my LIP, I recorded my food and weight today but I went over by a few hundred calories :( I made a new version of my baked chicken breast with an awesome marinade by Grill Mates. Its called Zesty, its a packet of powdered herbs and spices you add water, oil and vinegar too and it was really good. We had that with green beans and spicy rice for dinner. Well, Owen did. I had a piece of Salem Prime cuts AMAZING turkey grinder! Below you will find the rest of my plan I completed today as well as a link to my SparkPage.
My SparkPage: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215
Bible in A Year Readings - 1 Chronicles 20-23
40 Days of "The Least of These"- Subject: Literacy Scripture: Luke 10:25-28
http://record.americanbible.org/content/usa/least-these
Prayer: For peace in Jerusalem, the Middle East and protection for American Embassies.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Day 2- 363 Days To Go
Well, I did a little better today with meeting my goals! I recorded my weight and food intake on sparkpeople.com, worked with Jahvar on his school work- today we focused in the letters J and A, I walked with my friend Maggie, I let Lilleebean help me make her baby food which she found quite amusing.
My SparkPage: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215
Bible in A Year Readings - 1 Chronicles 17-19
40 Days of "The Least of These"- Subject: Power Scripture: Psalms 72:1-7
http://record.americanbible.org/content/usa/least-these
Prayer: For Pesident Barak Obama, His family and those people in our country that have hate in their hearts for him especially the ones who don't even recognize thehate for what it is.
My SparkPage: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215
Bible in A Year Readings - 1 Chronicles 17-19
40 Days of "The Least of These"- Subject: Power Scripture: Psalms 72:1-7
http://record.americanbible.org/content/usa/least-these
Prayer: For Pesident Barak Obama, His family and those people in our country that have hate in their hearts for him especially the ones who don't even recognize thehate for what it is.
Osama Bin Laden is Dead
Congratulations to our Commander and Chief, President Barak Obama and All the Service Men and Women for the death/capture of Osama Bin Laden. I pray this brings some closure to the families and friends of the 9/11 victims.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Day 1- Getting Into The Grove
Today was the first day of my year long Life Improvement Program and so I found myself trying to get into a groove with how I am going to accomplish my daily goals. With today being Sunday it was quite difficult because we were on the road most of the day with traveling to and from our church, The Master's Hand Christian Fellowship, in New Rochelle, NY. I will start by saying I fell short and did not accmpish all of my goals today but there is always tomorrow!
My first goal was a weekly goal, which is to weigh in using the sparkpeople.com app on my iphone. I weighed in at a whooping 322.4lbs! This is by far the heaviest I have ever been, even pregnant! My weight is one of the biggest motivations in working through this LIP (Life Improvement Program). The picture below was taken a few days ago and when I saw it I was mortified to see what I have become. I know you may think, "Didn't you know before the picture you were fat?" The simple answer is yes, but to know your fat and to see yourself as you actually are are two diffrent things. In my mind I know I am fat but I avoid mirrors and pictures at all cost. I have a mental picture of myself that isn't even close to what I look like. So when I saw this picture I knew it was time to face reality and get to work. Not only for myself, although I truly want to be healtier but for my family as well. I want to be able to do things with my family that I am not able to now because of my weight.
I also used the sparkpeople.com app to track my food intake. You can find my personal SparkPage by following this link http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215. On the page you will be able to see my Weight Loss Tracker, my Food Tracker and a bunch of other diffrent things.
Along with physical changes I planon making Spiritual changes while I am on this jouney. Today I began a "Read the Bible in 1 Year" plan as well. I started by date which was May 1st and I read 1 Chronicles 1-12. I was supposed to start at 7 but I figured I start at th beginning of the book. So far I have read about the lineage of David's kingdom. I am also participating in the American Bible Societies "The Least of These" 40 day prayer and bible reading planner that begins on May 5th. I started early to stay in line with my LIP. The subject today was PEOPLE and I read Genesis 1:26,27. I prayed for people I know that need to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
A few of the goals set out for today included setting aside time with each of my children and my husband but becuase we were on the road I was unable toachieve those goals today. But, I will achieve them tomorrow!
My first goal was a weekly goal, which is to weigh in using the sparkpeople.com app on my iphone. I weighed in at a whooping 322.4lbs! This is by far the heaviest I have ever been, even pregnant! My weight is one of the biggest motivations in working through this LIP (Life Improvement Program). The picture below was taken a few days ago and when I saw it I was mortified to see what I have become. I know you may think, "Didn't you know before the picture you were fat?" The simple answer is yes, but to know your fat and to see yourself as you actually are are two diffrent things. In my mind I know I am fat but I avoid mirrors and pictures at all cost. I have a mental picture of myself that isn't even close to what I look like. So when I saw this picture I knew it was time to face reality and get to work. Not only for myself, although I truly want to be healtier but for my family as well. I want to be able to do things with my family that I am not able to now because of my weight.
I also used the sparkpeople.com app to track my food intake. You can find my personal SparkPage by following this link http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KRISTILEE1215. On the page you will be able to see my Weight Loss Tracker, my Food Tracker and a bunch of other diffrent things.
Along with physical changes I planon making Spiritual changes while I am on this jouney. Today I began a "Read the Bible in 1 Year" plan as well. I started by date which was May 1st and I read 1 Chronicles 1-12. I was supposed to start at 7 but I figured I start at th beginning of the book. So far I have read about the lineage of David's kingdom. I am also participating in the American Bible Societies "The Least of These" 40 day prayer and bible reading planner that begins on May 5th. I started early to stay in line with my LIP. The subject today was PEOPLE and I read Genesis 1:26,27. I prayed for people I know that need to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
A few of the goals set out for today included setting aside time with each of my children and my husband but becuase we were on the road I was unable toachieve those goals today. But, I will achieve them tomorrow!
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