Mindful Monday 2/27/17 From Dreaming to Doing

Mindful Monday 2/27 From Dreaming to Doing

I can really relate to today’s devotional.  It’s so true that our minds are a battlefield!

I got myself a traveler’s notebook from Chic Sparrow for Christmas and since I wanted to use it for journaling and planning,  I chose the Patina line and had Philippians 4:8 put on the front:

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.”

It seems like the ideal verse to be reminded of when you’re about to pour out your heart into words 🙂 This devotional takes that even further and I encourage us all to meditate on it this week 🙂

“From Dreaming to Doing”

Growing up, I heard today’s verse interpreted in negative terms. Take sinful thoughts captive and keep them out of your mind. And that is half the battle. But if we focus on the negative implications while ignoring the positive possibilities, it becomes a half-truth. It’s also about capturing creative thoughts and keeping them in our minds. Simply put, it’s about stewarding every idea inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Every dream is created twice. The first creation is mental. Every invention, every business, every building, every painting is conceived in the right-brain imagination first. It’s nothing more than a single-cell idea at that point. The second creation is physical. You make it obedient to Christ via blood, sweat, and tears.

If your dream is a book, you make it obedient with a keyboard.

If your dream is playing professional sport, you make it obedient at the gym.

If your dream is making music, you make it obedient one note at a time.

Your dreams will never exceed your imagination. You can’t achieve what you don’t believe. So idea generation is important. But idea execution is where the rubber meets the road.

I like thinkers. They make me think. And I applaud their ability to plot. But I love doers even more. They inspire me to action. And it’s the plodders, not the plotters, who make things happen.

God isn’t going to say, “Well planned, good and faithful servant.” He won’t say well thought, well said, or well strategized either. There is one commendation: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Setting goals is fun and games. Going after them is another matter. Without perspiration to match your inspiration, your dream imagined will turn into a dream deferred.

What do you need to start?

What are you waiting for?

Maybe it’s a diet. Maybe it’s a graduate program. Maybe it’s a church or a business. Whatever it is, the hardest part of finishing is starting. Going after a dream is like riding a bike—you’ve got to get a little momentum to really get going.

Consider this your push.

Where do you stand on the road to execution of your God-given idea?

From, “Chase the Lion: a 7 day devotional” by Mark Batterson

You can get Mark’s book here:

 

Scripture Writing Plan for March 2017

Hi everyone 🙂  I hope you are all well!

The blog was messed up this past week due to a glitch in the functions.php file, but I got it fixed today.  Please overlook the construction as I’m still getting the blog set up and situated.  I’m having an issue with the top images for each post showing up twice, so I’m trying to get to the bottom of that. Thanks for your patience 🙂

Here is the list of Bible Prophecy updates for this week. God bless you all <3

Pastor J.D. Farag:

(Pastor J.D.’s Video List Here)

 

Amir Tsarfati:

(AMIR’S VIDEO LIST HERE)  (Amir’s Facebook here)

(Amir’s blog here)

 

Joel Rosenberg:

(no new video this week)

(Joel has a great blog and Facebook group)

Track Bible Prophecy with Joel’s Blog regularly by clicking HERE

Joel’s Facebook Page

 

Lamb and Lion Ministries (David Reagan and Nathan Jones):

(Lamb & Lion Video List Here)

 

The Hal Lindsey Report:

(Hal’s Video List Here)

 

Jack Hibbs:

(Jack’s Video List Here)

 

Jack Van Impe Presents:

(Jack’s Video List Here)

 

Prophecy in the News:

(Prophecy in the News’ Video List Here)

 

Prophecy Watchers (Gary Stearman):

 

 

(Prophecy Watchers’ Video List Here)

 

Shofar Ministries:

(Shofar Ministries’ Video List Here)

 

John Haller from Fellowship Bible Chapel, Columbus, Ohio Prophecy Update:

(John Haller’s Video List Here)

 

Calvary Melbourne Australia, Pastor Andrew Russell:

Pastor Russell’s Video List Here)

 

Israeli News Live (Steven Ben DeNoon):

Several Other Videos by Steven this Week:

(Steven’s Video List Here)

 

The Superior Word Prophecy Update:

(The Superior Word Video List Here)

 

SkyWatchTV News:

(SkyWatch Video List Here)

 

His Channel: February 26, 2017

(Click on image below to pull up this week’s video)

World News Briefing by His Channel

(His Channel Video List Here)

 

EternalRhythmFlow (Scotty Clarke):

(Scotty’s Video List Here)

 

The Jerusalem Channel:

(Jerusalem Channel’s Video List Here)

 

End Times Headline News – February 26, 2017:

(Video List for End Times Headline News)

 

Other channels that often have prophecy updates, just not every week:

Jack Hibbs:  https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLifeJackHibbs/videos

Skip Heitzig:  https://www.youtube.com/user/CalvaryABQ/videos

Faith JSS church (Australia):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrL3cCwglze2zgQXDjw_31A/videos

Watchmen Pastors:  https://www.youtube.com/user/WatchmenPastors/videos

Billy Crone:  https://www.youtube.com/user/NFBCmedia

 

Tracking Bible Headlines – 2/26/2017:

(Thanks to Tracking Bible Prophecy)

Netanyahu: We will never relinquish security control of West Bank

New Zealand surprised Israel by sponsoring anti-settlement UN resolution

In Sydney, Netanyahu lauds ‘clear-eyed Australia’ for blasting UN

‘Occupation’ is smart marketing

Israel developing terminator bots, minister claims

In Gaza, first English-language library opens window to world

Hundreds of Christians Flee Egypt’s North Sinai Amid ISIS Killing Spree

Main Syria opposition condemns ‘terrorism’ after Homs attack kills dozens

UN decries Homs attacks as an effort to ‘spoil’ Syrian peace talks

Syria vows ‘retaliation’ as attack jolts peace talks

Syrian govt says Homs attack sends clear message for Geneva talks

The Latest: IS fighters in Syria’s Homs target gas pipeline

Islamic State uses drones for Mosul attacks

Kurds offer land for independence in struggle to reshape Iraq

Iran plans to buy Kazakh uranium, seeks Russia help to make nuclear fuel

One dead after man drives into crowd in Germany, no sign of terrorism: authorities

Dozens hurt as pickup truck plows into New Orleans parade – driver was intoxicated, terrorism not suspected

Trump’s national security adviser reportedly says label ‘radical Islamic terrorism’ not helpful

Muhammad Ali’s son detained at airport: ‘Are you Muslim?’ – “No doubt questioning by immigration officials ‘directly linked’ to Trump travel ban”

Trump’s quick deportation plan may be illegal, past immigration chiefs say

Buffett tackles Trump: ‘Tide of immigrants’ brought US prosperity

Immigrants, fearing Trump’s deportation policies, avoid doctor visits

Mexico vows to impose tariffs if Trump presses wall payment

In sweeping move, Trump puts regulation monitors in U.S. agencies

Trump mentioned Chicago’s violence again. Police say they hope the president ‘finally’ sends help.

Donald Trump Says He Will Not Attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Hillary Clinton Calls For ‘Resistance’: “We Need To Stay Engaged… I’ll Be With You Every Step Of The Way”

Obama, Democratic ‘super group’ unite to end gerrymandering, win state races, reclaim majorities

Keith Ellison Loses DNC Race After Heated Campaign Targeting Him for His Views on Palestine

Unity in Division: Tom Perez Named DNC Chair, Selects Keith Ellison as Deputy Chair

Former labor secretary Thomas Perez elected the first Latino leader of Democratic Party

NY Times to broadcast ‘truth’ ad during Academy Awards

A Trump voter’s message to retailers: ‘Keep your mouths shut about our president’

Will the Wall Street Bubble Burst When Trump Reveals His Policies?

Wall Street edges higher to give Dow 11th straight record

National Debt Dips. Trump Crows. Well, Sure, but…

Wary of Trump unpredictability, China ramps up naval abilities

Surviving doomsday: Underground condos bring wealthy to Kansas

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits near Isangel, Vanuatu

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Chilecito, Argentina

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near San Isidro, Philippines

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

Sabancaya volcano in Peru erupts to 31,000ft

Sheveluch volcano on Kamchatka, Russia erupts to 15,000ft

Singabung volcano in Indonesia erupts to 14,000ft

Bagana volcano in Papua New Guinea erupts to 10,000ft

Biologists say half of all species could be extinct by end of century

George W. Bush’s daughter to speak at Planned Parenthood benefit

Most Americans Agree With Trump Not Obama on Transgender Bathroom Mandate

Transgender Model To Caitlyn Jenner: ‘We Do Not Need You To Save Us’

My 7-year-old daughter Henry is transgender. She’d change Trump’s mind.

Transgender boy wins controversial girls state title

More than 900,000 Christians have been martyred in the last 10 years

Scripture Writing Plan for March 2017

Scripture Writing Plan for March 2017

Several people in my Facebook group, “Christian Planner, Journal, and Craft fellowship” and I are doing scripture writing challenges together every month.  Rather than pulling it from various sites around the internet, I decided that since I’m a blogger, I’ll just create my own for us.  This is my second month designing scripture writing challenges and I hope you are blessed by it too!  Let me know if you are following along with a comment below! Thanks 🙂

Click HERE or on the image below to pull up the full-sized pdf file. Enjoy!

End of the Age Prophecy Updates for 2/14/17

 

I apologize for this week’s End of the Age Updates post being a few days late. We’ve been out town attending to much needed family business.  I hope you all are having a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

 

Pastor J.D. Farag:

(Pastor J.D.’s Video List Here)

 

Amir Tsarfati:

(Amir’s Video List Here)

(Amir’s blog here)

 

Joel Rosenberg:

(Joel has a great blog and Facebook group)

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Mindful Monday Devotional – In The Wilderness

This is the first of my Mindful Monday devotionals on this blog. I look forward to sharing devotionals weekly in hopes to bless all of you and growing from it myself!

Have you ever been in the wilderness?  That place where you’re sitting there wounded and wondering,”Why me?”, “Why is God allowing this to happen to me?”,  “What’s the purpose of this?”  It seems like everything that can go wrong, will and IS!

Friend, I sure have been through my share of the wilderness and I’ve been there asking the Lord time and again, the whys and the whens about when a time of refreshing will be back around.

I’ve been in and out of the wilderness enough to know that what the prosperity preachers are spouting from the pulpits or TV microphones is a bunch of baloney. The full fat, greasy kind 🙂

God allows us to go through hard times because in going through that wilderness, it teaches us to

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End of the Age Prophecy Updates for 2/5/17

I’m thankfully glad to be getting this out earlier this week than normal 🙂  I’ve been struggling with insomnia for the past few years and this past few weeks have been praying harder than normal for the Lord to deliver me from this.  This past two days, however, I’ve been able to go to sleep at a normal (for me) time and get up a good time.  That after being awake for 24 hours and a few days later, 32 hours all in the same week.  I appreciate those of you who have prayed for me and told me you were 🙂  God bless you 🙂  I went to bed before my son last night and woke up at 7 am.  Unheard of for me 🙂   So I got busy with my blogs and getting this ready to send out to you.  Also, pastor J.D. Farag’s video was released earlier today than I’ve seen it to be before (his recording of his prophecy update is coming from Hawaii, so he is 5 hours behind me).

I’d love to hear some input from some of you after listening to some of these!  God bless you all and I hope you all have a great week and spend time in God’s Word! 🙂

 

Pastor J.D. Farag:

(Pastor J.D.’s Video List Here)

 

Amir Tsarfati:

Iran tests missiles and radar systems in defiance of US sanctions

(Amir’s Video List Here)

(Amir’s blog here)

 

Joel Rosenberg:

(Joel has a great blog and Facebook group)

Track Bible Prophecy with Joel’s Blog regularly by clicking HERE

Joel’s Facebook Page

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