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Posted on 11/29/2019 6:02:54 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Bible in a Year:
Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people. Ephesians 4:11–12
In a YouTube video, Alan Glustoff, a cheese farmer in Goshen, New York, described his process for aging cheese, a process that adds to a cheese’s flavor and texture. Before it can be sent out to a market, each block of cheese remains on a shelf in an underground cave for six to twelve months. In this humid environment the cheese is carefully tended. “We do our best to give it the right environment to thrive . . . [and] to develop to its truest potential,” Glustoff explained.
Glustoff’s passion for developing the potential of the cheese he produces reminded me of God’s passion for developing the “truest potential” of His children so they will become fruitful and mature. In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul describes the people involved in this process: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers (v. 11). People with these gifts help to stimulate the growth of each believer as well as to encourage acts of service (the “works” mentioned in verse 12). The goal is that we “become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (v. 13).
Spiritual growth comes about through the power of the Holy Spirit as we submit to His maturing process. As we follow the guidance of the people He places in our lives, we become more effective as He sends us out to serve.
Who has been most influential to your spiritual growth? In what ways have you been challenged to grow? How can you encourage the growth of someone else?
Loving God, I’m grateful for the tender way You help me to grow.
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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Here is a list of the songs in the Jukebox:
Artist/s - Song Names:
Anthony Cruz - Por Eso Te Quiero Tanto
Bamboleo - Yo No Me Parezco A Nadie
Bamboleo And Manolito Simonet - Amor Loco
Bobby Valentin - Codazos
Brenda K Starr - Por Ese Hombre
Calambuco - Africa Salsera
Carlos Oliva - Medley - Make Me Smile And Toma La Que Quieras
Carlos Oliva - Medley - Vehicle - Tu Carrito
Carlos Oliva Y Los Sobrinos Del Juez - C-7 Jam
Cecilia Noel And The Wild Clams - Pronto Salsa
Celia Cruz - Quimbara
Celia Cruz - Bemba Colora
Celia Cruz - Canto A La Habana
Chino Nunez And Friends - Homenaje Al Bailador
Deddie Romero - Quimbara
Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers - Swing The Mood
John Coltrane - Equinox
Jonathan Butler - Wake Up
Keiko Matsui - Bridge Over The Stars
Larry Carlton - Night Sweats
Lionel Hampton - Million Dollar Smile
Loggins And Messina - Your Mama Don't Dance And Your Daddy Don't Rock And Roll
Louis Jordan - Caledonia
Lynard Skynard - Free Bird
Marc Antoine - Latin Quarter
Maynard Ferguson - Brazil
Maynard Ferguson - Short Wave
Michael Franks - Coming To Life
Miles Davis - My Funny Valentine
Peter White - Mister Magic
Dudess!
Dudess! I am terribly sorry but I had to put a good whoopin’ on you today because I forgot last week!
** Snort **
Sorry I can’t post the link but how about “Didja Ever” by Elvis Presley? :)
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That is wonderful. Why have I never heard it by him before...or even heard OF him?
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