Good Afternoon and welcome to the Christian Music Festival!
It's a cloudy 56° here in west Michigan. Hope this finds you All
doing well today.. here is our first IM Letter for today:
new IM Letter by: LismibaebisCreations
song: Hosanna
by: Michael W. Smith
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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~Michigan~USA~
Praising God and Blessing
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Evensong for Lent
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“Ride On, Ride On in Majesty”
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Ride on, ride on in majesty!
Hark! All the tribes hosanna cry.
O Savior meek, pursue your road,
with palms and scattered garments strowed.
Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die.
O Christ, your triumphs now begin
o’er captive death and conquered sin.
Ride on, ride on in majesty!
The angel armies of the sky
look down with sad and wond’ring eyes
to see th’approaching sacrifice.
Ride on, ride on in majesty!
Your last and fiercest strife is nigh.
The Father on his sapphire throne
awaits his own anointed Son.
Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die.
Bow your meek head to mortal pain,
then take, O God, your pow’r and reign.
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IM Letter by: Elaine's Artistry - 2023
song: I Am Blessed
by: Kenneth Copeland
Whatever your plans are for today, enjoy and be Blessed,
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As Easter week approaches I thought I would find some Easter Letters to send..
Hope you All will enjoy them
IM Letter by: Elaine's Artistry - 2010
song: Let There Be Peace
by: Canton Junction
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IM Letter by: Sher
song: Consider the Lilies
by: the Nelons
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?IM Letter by: Ellen - 2009
song: I'm The Lamb
by: The Booth Brothers
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The Narrow Gate
Matthew 7:13 (NIV?)
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.”
As Jesus-followers, we are called to walk a pathway that is a little less conventional because of the character choices it requires. The best way to do that is to make pleasing God the overarching goal of our lives. Open your calendar for tomorrow and look at the things that will occupy your day. Then ask God, “In the midst of all these things, how might I please You?” We must intentionally choose to make some counterintuitive responses to life in order to walk His pathway and not drift along in the cultural mainstream. When your objective is to no longer look like most others look and choose what most others choose, you’ll be in a place where you can more clearly see God’s will and purposes for your life. You’ll demonstrate to all who know you that following Jesus is the best way to live.
THINK ABOUT IT
Pray for God to direct your path. Even though it is narrow and difficult, it leads to eternal life—and He will give you strength and wisdom for the journey.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, more than anything in life, I desire to please You. May my words and actions demonstrate my loyalty to You. Refine my dreams and aspirations so You are central in them all, and help me consistently glorify You in all my choices. In Jesus’ name, amen. | |
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Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson | | | |
Blessings and ((hugs))
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“The Church keeps revolving around the
World. When the World should be revolving
around the Church.” ~Creflo Dollar
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The Gospel Is Power
Romans 1:16-17 (NIV?)
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed.
Some descriptions of the gospel make it sound like a cozy feeling that we lean on when we’re feeling unsettled. But the gospel is more than that. The gospel is about the power of God. And the gospel cannot be separated from Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross. The cross of Christ is not politically correct, but it was brutal and necessary. Neither is the gospel politically correct. In fact, those who refuse to believe call it foolishness (1 Corinthians 1:18). When we talk about Jesus’ death on the cross and the good news of the gospel, we’re talking about the power of God that was demonstrated in the most remarkable way so you and I could be set free. It’s a mistake to tell others that we can shake loose from evil simply by the strength of our will. We need to tell people about Jesus and the salvation only He provides.
THINK ABOUT IT
When we are bold about our faith and our biblical worldview, it encourages believers around us to be bold in theirs, too.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, spiritual battles are evident in the earth, and You have called me to bring Your Truth into the world around me. Give me wisdom, courage, and boldness to speak the truth in every place You lead me. In Jesus’ name, amen. | |
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Blessings,
Pastor Allen Jackson | | | |
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Good Afternoon - April 10th
Good afternoon everyone
It's 40° and cloudy here in west Michigan, hope this finds you All doing well
today. I've been busy this morning reading up on desktop computers. I received
an email from DeLL with some sales.. so, looks like I am getting an upgrade now,
instead of waiting for Win10 to?no longer update. (Oct. 2025)? So, next week I
will have my work cut out for me, getting it all set up. Hopefully, this new one
will last another 10+ years like this one did. I will miss my win10.. but, will deal
with win11 because we all know our programs & IM are compatible with it.
My arm & hand a feeling so much better from the rest and excerises. I am hoping
to be able to do more in groups than I had been.. but, just not going to over-do
and end up where I was. Off to do a little sharing now, before lunch..time sure
flies when you're sorting things, or researching something!
Have a good rest of the day, Blessings and ((hugs))
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s2s~Easter Blessings NBM with Tags & Goodies
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Devotional: Only Jesus Fills the Empty Places
Luke 23:34
April 09, 2025
Today's Scripture
that you know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God
Luke 23:34
French philosopher, Blaise Pascal, alluded to a God-shaped hole inside of each one of us in his work, Pensées. Augustine, in his Confessions, declared that “our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you.”
We can find ourselves attempting to fill that aching void with the obligations, pleasures, and busyness of this life. We earn advanced degrees. We pursue careers with single-minded ambition. We devote ourselves to the health and welfare of our children. We aspire to achieve more and more, yet it never seems to arrive. We often are left exhausted and empty by the pursuit. We can become so full of ourselves that there is no room for the God we claim to serve.
Will we deny our own ambitions to serve Jesus? There is a place of surrender where our will is exchanged for His, where we submit to His purposes, where we are filled with the fullness of God. We may need to draw boundaries, to be stingier with our “yes” to lesser things. When we pour out our lives to Jesus, we find ourselves empowered and energized by the Holy Spirit. When we co-labor with Christ, His plan is brought to fruition in our lives. Along the way, we find love, joy, peace, and goodness. Let us be filled with the fullness of God Himself!
Blessing
Heavenly Father, come fill us to the brim with You. Come in to abide with us, to fill us with the fullness of Your power and love. We submit our lives, our wills, and our desires to You. Make us part of Your plan. In the name of Jesus… Amen.
Today's Bible Reading:
Old Testament
New Testament
Psalms & Proverbs
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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“The Church keeps revolving around the
World. When the World should be revolving
around the Church.” ~Creflo Dollar
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New IM Letter by: Inge
song:?Hallelujah Praise the Lamb
by: Talley Trio
Blessings and ((hugs))
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Praising God and Blessing
Others through Music
“The Church keeps revolving around the
World. When the World should be revolving
around the Church.” ~Creflo Dollar
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New IM Letter by: Inge
song:?Hallelujah Praise the Lamb
by: Talley Trio
Blessings and ((hugs))
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???~Michigan~USA~
Praising God and Blessing
Others through Music
“The Church keeps revolving around the
World. When the World should be revolving
around the Church.” ~Creflo Dollar
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Faith to Faith - Daily Devotional
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Kenneth Copeland Ministries
FAITH TO FAITH – DAILY DEVOTIONAL
04/072025
Resurrection Life
-Gloria Copeland
Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
Luke 24:1-3
Truly, it’s time for us to stop looking for the living among the dead. It’s time for us to stop wandering around in the cemetery of sin, sickness and failure and to step into resurrection life!
As a resurrected creature, you’re no accident going somewhere to happen. Your life isn’t just a loose web of events and circumstances. God has specific plans for you.
Maybe He intends for you to have the greatest healing ministry of this century. Or perhaps He wants to turn you into a tremendous preacher. Maybe He has a revelation prepared for you that will enable you to bless the whole world. But you’ll never know what He has in store for you until you put your attention on Him.
That’s why the devil works hard to keep you focusing on the problems of life. That’s why he tries to keep your attention turned away from the living Word of God. He doesn’t want you to know you’re full of the resurrection life of Jesus. In fact, the prospect of it terrifies him.
Why? Because once you truly understand that you have the life of God inside you, you’ll begin to act just like Jesus did. You’ll lay hands on the sick and they’ll recover. You’ll cast out demons. You’ll preach the gospel to every creature.
In short, you’ll be just what God intended you to be. You’ll be the Body of Christ on the earth.
Don’t let Satan bind you with the grave clothes of yesterday’s sin and defeat. You’re not dead anymore. You’ve been raised with Jesus. Come out from the tombs and start living resurrection life!
Scripture Reading:?
Acts 17:16-34
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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“The Church keeps revolving around the
World. When the World should be revolving
around the Church.” ~Creflo Dollar
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IM Letter by: Elaine's Artistry
song: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
Amy Grant & Vince Gill
Hope you All enjoyed the IM Letters and music for today..
have a Blessed rest of the day and in the week to come.
Blessings and ((hugs))
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~Michigan~USA~
Praising God and Blessing
Others through Music
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IM Letter by: MissDonna
song: I Serve A Saviour
by: Josh Turner
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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~Michigan~USA~
Praising God and Blessing
Others through Music
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IM Letter by: Ms. Ruth
song: I Call Him
by: Johnny Cash
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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~Michigan~USA~
Praising God and Blessing
Others through Music
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IM Letter by: Patty~J
song: Peaceful Harbor
by: Dallas Holmes
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Blessings and ((hugs))
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~Michigan~USA~
Praising God and Blessing
Others through Music
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Good Afternoon.. and Welcome to the Christian Music Festival!
It's a beautiful sunny 43° here in west Michigan today. Hope this
finds you All doing well today. Here is our first IM Letter and music
for today..
IM Letter by: NDI Creations
song: His Love Endures Forever
by: Michael W. Smith
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Blessings and ((hugs))
?(aka: GranmaTerri)
~Michigan~USA~
Praising God and Blessing
Others through Music
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