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7 Secrets to Remember on Father’s Day

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1. You’re incredible. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:13. In spite of your shortcomings and imperfection you are God’s masterpiece. Nothing you have done or ever do will diminish your value in God’s eyes. The enemy wants you to fade away as an insignificant man. God says He will use you and make your name great.

2. You’ve got what it takes. From Adam till today the enemy has tried to discredit you from being the person God has made you to be. When Daniel, my son was about 5 years old he took off the training wheels on his bicycle. One of the first things he wanted to do was to make skid marks on the road. Why? He wanted everybody to know he can do “crazy” things! Grown men are not much different from my young son. We want others to see. We want to leave a mark. I pray the Holy Spirit will supernaturally reveal to you, “You’ve got what it takes.” Whatever God has called you to do, you can do. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13.

3. You can do more. No matter how stretched you feel, you can do more. That is one characteristic of a man that sets us apart. Men rise to the top when surrounded by adversities. Just think of the blood, gore and agony men at war have to endure. Well, life is a series of battles. You may have lost a few but in the end you are crowned to be a champion. Are you living like one? What you do today will determine whether your family line will live under the blessing or curse. You’re the man! Just do it.

4. You’re making a difference. One of the most dangerous things men are tempted to do is to get complacent. We’re duped in to believing that our efforts are not doing much. In reality, just the opposite is true. Sometimes, simply your presence as a man makes all the difference in the world. If you’re not getting the admiration you need for the thing you do right, just know, that you’re making a difference simply by being a man.

5. You can speak blessing. Did you know that a child’s identity comes solely from the father? And nothing else will build your child (no matter how old they are) than to hear you speak positive, affirming, uplifting words over their lives. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21.

6. You can break the cycle. Do you feel like you’re stuck in a destructive cycle of mediocrity, violence and destructive behavior? Stop rationalizing that it came from your forefathers or it “runs in your family.” Be the strong man and break this vicious cycle of degenerating habits. You can give your future offspring a head start by confronting your weakness and inviting the power of the Holy Spirit to deliver you from those bondages.

7. You can forgive and release blessing. I know too many fathers who are at odds with one of their kids. What they’ve done against you is real. Your hurt matters. But nothing is more important than restoring your relationship with people you love. Listen my friend; you’re the father here. Why don’t you be the big man that you are and humble yourself and restore the relationship? Forgiveness is setting a captive free and then discovering that the prisoner was you!

Must see video clips if you have a daughter:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MLYxtuC0oRk

Must see video clip if you have a son:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wy8hOOvM0t0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dDnrLv6z-mM

Impressed? Touched? Motivated? Think what your Heavenly Father did for you! John 3:16.

Happy Father’s Day!

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7 Things to Remember on Mother’s Day

The curious angel asked, “Whatcha doin’, God, working a puzzle?” “No,” God answered, smiling, “I’m making a family.” The idea was interesting, and the curious angel began asking questions, “A family… sure are a lot of parts. What are the big pieces?” “Those are the fathers.” “Aren’t they too large?” “No, they have to be strong. They work hard and bear a lot of burdens. They’re the image of the Heavenly Father and the security for their families,” said God.

“And the pretty pieces,” the angel asked, “what are they?” “They are the mothers,” God answered. “They sure are pretty, but fragile, too, huh God?” God replied, “Don’t let their looks deceive. They are small and pretty, but most of them are stronger than men. You see, mothers need to look pretty, but they are strong inside. Their greatest strength is their love and their tenderness. They love ugly men and runny-nose babies.”

“What are the little pieces?” “They’re the children,” God answered. “They make the families complete. Fathers and mothers conceive the little children, but I give them a soul.”

“I hope it works,” the angel sighed. “It has to,” God said. “Mothers hold the family together.”

I pray that every mother will feel loved, honored and appreciated as we celebrate “Mothers Day.” Here are seven things every mother must know.

1. Embrace the purpose of your existence. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” Remember, you are not God’s adult; you’re His child. God knows you and He is absolutely crazy about you. He has called you to be a helper. You’re chosen to raise royal men and women of God.

2. You’re beautiful; inside and out. Surrounded with dirty laundry, messy house and runny noses it is hard to feel beautiful. God put true beauty inside of you. You don’t have to perform; you ARE beautiful. Everything God makes is first class!

3. You can forgive and forget. I’ve known many women who are caught in the past. You may have been bruised, betrayed and wronged but do yourself a favor – forgive! Until you let go of the past, God cannot open the great future ahead of you. Focus on what’s right rather than what’s wrong.

4. Your strength comes from God. Isaiah tells us, “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.” Do you feel weak, lonely and discouraged today? Well you’re the best candidate to receive God’s strength. The Scriptures says, “My strength is made perfect in (your) weakness.”

5. See the big picture. Some Mums I know turn minor bumps in life into Himalayas they can never climb. They can’t see God’s helping hand, often hidden in a childs or husbands hug. As one country song goes, “Live like you’re dying.” If Jesus were returning in six months, what would be your perspective in life? Would you get so easily upset? Would you hold onto hurt, bitterness and anger?

6. Invest in yourself. What brings you joy and pleasure? What makes you laugh? Take time right now for these good things. It is an investment in your health. Sometimes you are so focused on taking care of others you forget to take care of yourself. Stop Mum! Take care of yourself too — without guilt!

7. Enjoy this moment. Too many Mums are either stuck on yesterday or dreaming about the future. Like children, God wants us to live in the present. Enjoy the little footsteps you hear running towards you. Take in the complements your family give you. Enjoy the chores that need to be done. Remember, the season you’re in will not last forever. What you choose to do at this moment will determine what kind of memories you’ll have to look back on.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Coping with Stress: 10 Essential Tips

Cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. I Peter 5:7. . I read a statistic that we make more decisions in one day than people used to make in one year. No wonder we’re stressed out. And note, all this craziness and fast-track living isn’t going away. So what can we do to develop a stress free lifestyle?

1. Identify your stressors. Unless you identify and address your stress buttons, you’ll not be able to deal with them effectively. Make a list, “I get stressed out when.…” Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you what causes you to overload and why. He loves to help.

2. Make an action plan to tame your stressors. After you identify your stress buttons, make a plan to eliminate them. For example, if you’re always running late, set your clock 10 minutes early. This “extra” time will give you peace. If you tend to lose your keys, find a “hiding” place and develop the habit of always putting them there.

3. Plan ahead and tell people what you expect. As a parent, employer or pastor, we interact with other people. They need to know our expectations and how to achieve them. Coaching and training and creating boundaries will help those we are responsible for to know our expectations, keeping both them and you – stress free!

4. Get physical. Put exercise on your weekly schedule. When you break a sweat exercising, your body releases endorphins – a natural chemical that alleviate stress. Scientists have discovered that laughter also triggers this hormone and causes stress levels to go down. Are you laughing regularly?

5. Eat the real stuff. Until recently, I didn’t have a clue what’s healthy and what’s not. The Lord dropped it in my heart to do some research and I found a lot of my favorite food such as shrimp, pork and coke were not so healthy. God helped me make radical changes. You’ll be amazed how food and drink affect your body and mood.

6. Have a scheduled time to go to bed and wake up. We have less time to sleep today than 100 years ago, and it is taking its toll according to researchers. But regular sleeping patterns can help us. The secret is to train ourselves to go to sleep and wake up at a consistent time everyday. (And remember to turn off the cell phone!)

7. Be a better steward of your money. A number one cause of stress is money or the lack thereof. If you take care of the priorities first (tithes, saving, paying bills, utilities and credit cards) everything else will fall in place.

8. Get it off your chest. Talk to a friend or partner about your stress. Sometimes just getting it off your chest can help unload some of the burden.

9. Stay grateful. I know an asthma patient who literally struggles to get a breath of fresh air! How thankful he is to God for every breath he can get. Take time to count your blessings and tell Him you are grateful.

10. Slow Down and Lighten Up. I hear so many people say, “I don’t have time…” The fact of the matter is – you will have time for whatever you want to make time for. Write down what’s priority in your life right now (they change). Enjoy the time you have and remember to laugh, even in the face of stress. God is with you in all things.

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Smile - You never Know what a smile can do…

In Kuwait..where people are tense … feeling of Un-Fairness of Life & Laws .both Kuwaities and Non-Kuwaities .

For the Non- Kuwaities .. you may be treated based on your nationality , your level of education & how much in your pocket But most of the time , not as a Human …. ..

for the Kuwaities ..your cloth makes difference .. your kind of car , can open the doors for you and close others , your Perfume, your Sun glasses… But most of the time , not as a Human ….

In a blessed wealthy nation like Kuwait..every one should have a SMILE.. BUT ..that is not the case when you live in Kuwait now ..

& Kuwait was never like this in the old days..where you could feel the family spirit where ever you go..where all the Kuwaities & the Non- Kuwaities Loves each other and care for the others .. as Human being..

SOMETHING has to be in order again…. a sociaty has to be penetrated by God..to change the hearts & heal the land. ..

This year ..2008 , we as a body of Christ Should create a new Sociaty .. should cry out for our nation that we Love ..For Kuwait..

The Bible teach us in Ec 11:1 “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”
Watch that clip and think of how you are treating the people around you…

Rememeber what Jesus said in the bible of Luke 6: 31 ” And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise ”
watch that Clip & think ) (a housemaid treated a baby badly).. are you treating others like a Human ??!!!!

GOD CAN USE YOUR SMILE ..Just Start by yourself ..

Jesus Said :
31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

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PowerPoint - لماذا خلقنا ؟؟Faith without Works

Although we had over 400 people view this PowerPoint in recent days, there was some technical problem with it:

Here is the revised powerpoint: Enjoy!
woops, the new one also gives problems … it will be on-line soon.

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