djdeb's entertainment reporting

I was a twittering tonight (my newest Internet addiction--I'm djdeb7) and came across some interesting blog posts I want to share and comment on.

The first is about Michael Jackson and how he became a christian a few weeks before his death.

here's a link to the blog- http://ilovemarymary.blogspot.com/

I pray that it is true. As I was watching the television coverage this weekend, I was saddened to see how lost he really was. They had played back a comment he made about his life. It basically was saying that he wanted to leave his soul in his work for it to be there when he passes on. He ended it with saying something like Isn't' that what it's all about? to me an open ended statement.

The second is about Jon and Kate Gosslin from the television show on TLC. here is a link to the blog- http://triciagoyer.blogspot.com/

Tricia Goyer's posted convicted me that I should be praying for a reconciliation for them. But instead I have been commenting on my opinion on the whole thing. It should have been the first thing I did, but how de-sensitised we become when we watch television.

PRAYER:

Dear Lord, I come before you now and pray that something good may come out of Michael Jackson's life. May others see that all the money, fame and fortune can not bring you peace or satisfaction. For the only peace-- true peace--lasting peace comes from Salvation in Christ!!

Lord I also pray for Jon and Kate that they will not only reconcile their relationship with each other but I pray for reconciliation with you Lord. Have your way in their hearts Lord I pray!

In the precious name of my Lord and Saviour JESUS, AMEN

Have you had your JEN moment today?

Lately, it seems as if inspirational thoughts are always coming to mind. Now I don't know if it's because I need it (well I always need it) or it's truly inspiration. Today at work a thought came to me ZEN... Have you heard anyone say "That's so ZEN" or "it's a ZEN moment"? Or better yet we need to have ZEN in this room?

Well why not have a JEN moment? I mean when folks are seeking a "ZEN" moment, they are usually frustrated or in a confused place. So stop and remember JEN!!

J-- JESUS E-- EVER N--NEAR

What a better way to bring peace, serenity to your life --- than the PRINCE OF PEACE----JESUS!

~~my new FAVORITE song~~

Oh my, I have heard it before but it just hit me today and I had to look up the singer online and just share the awesome lyrics to "my new FAVORITE song". The song is called Empty Me and is song by Chris Sligh. (oh he sings great too... being a writer sometimes the lyrics hit me more)

Empty Me

I’ve had just enough

Of the spotlight when it burns bright

To see how it gets in the blood

I’ve tasted my share

Of the sweet life and the wild ride

And found a little is not quite enough

I know how I can stray

And how fast my heart could change

Empty me of the selfishness inside

Every vain ambition and the poison of my pride

And any foolish thing my heart holds onto

Lord, empty me of me so I can be filled with you

I’ve seen just enough

Of the quick buys of the best lies

To know how prodigals can be drawn away

pre-chorus * chorus‘Cause everything is a lesser thing

Compared to you, compared to you‘

Cause everything is a lesser thing

Compared to you, so I surrender all

I especially like the words in blue... what powerful lyrics.. wish I had wrote them! But I am blessed never the less. I will attach his web site and am going to attempt to post a video of it. It's worth a listen..

What a way to pray each day...... LORD EMPTY ME OF ME SO I CAN BE FILLED WITH YOU.... Let it be so..

http://www.chrissligh.com/ ----- Chris Sligh website

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnycyGi7bTg you tube performance of the song.

~~djdeb's ramblings~~

Neglectful blogger!! That is I. Have not had the mind energy in the evening to do much the last few weeks. How's that for an excuse? So here's the latest version of djdeb's ramblings....

I was telling a friend the other day for the first time in a long time, I feel as if my relationship with the Lord is growing. It's been exciting! I have finally found a church where I am being ministered and have been getting into the word of God more faithfully.

So here I am going good with God and I hit a period of "doubt". I found myself lacking the confidence in myself and second guessing myself. Not one to blame Satan for things, as he gets too much credit already. But I noticed when this was happening, it had been precipitated by a few days where I did not get into the word much. Wait... is a coincidence?! I think not..

Oh God , May I daily feast on your Word and seek the nourishment and fulfillment that only it can bring. Fill me with verses that declare Your Power, Your Love and Your Hope. Help me be confident that I need nothing but You God to satisfy my needs and only You can calm my fears and dry my invisible tears. I love you Lord!!

National Day of Prayer-No longer observed in the White House

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizenlink.org%2FCLNews%2FA000009956.cfm&h=b68a028742431b1db4796c9bfdc9fc99

The above link will give you a short article that tells about the new administration no longer observing The National Day of Prayer at the white house. It saddens and makes me fearful of what is to come in our country. From not being able to give your opinion on national TV, when you are asked it. Because it's against what is deemed the Majority's opinion. To this new declaration regarding the National Day of Prayer events at our nation's capital.

I know I should not be fearful, because God is in Control. It's just I am fearful of the unknown... and I know it is going to get worse before it gets better (Heaven)!.

We as Christians need to seek God's face for strength, wisdom and guidance. To be able to give a bold, Christ-ordained, scripture-inspired answer when we are questioned about our faith, morality or chosen beliefs.

A biblical example of how our words can effect our testimony for Christ is the story of Apollos

Acts 18:24-28 says-

24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. 27 And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; 28 for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
(NKJV)

I highlighted some interesting parts of this scripture. We see in the first verse here, that Apollos was eloquent in speech. To me being eloquent in speech, is someone who takes the time to think before he speaks and speaks so others will understand. Usually they are also a studier of what they speak of and that allows them to come across in a confident manner.

In verse 26, he was willing to learn more from others. Beyond what he knew already.. How many of us our stuck in the "I know what that means" frame of mind and are not open to hearing other's thoughts on things.

Lastly in verse 28, he in PUBLIC refuted the Jews and showed them through the SCRIPTURE that Jesus is Christ. He backed up what he believes with what he knows is the truth. He is not ashamed but publicly shares!!

We are going to be called to stand up for what we believe and not pull back and blend in with those around you. For the bible says in

Romans 1:16-
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (kjv)

My pastor has said that the Christians in the book of Acts were going through a similar time as we are going through in our present time. For they lived in a non-christian nation and sadly our nation is no longer a nation under God.

Dear Lord, I come before you asking for your spirit to be with your believers. Strengthen us in the wisdom of your word and fill us with your power. So we will boldly come out from the world and be a light to you. May the world of unbelievers be able to see our light and may we not blend in with those around us. For we need to be careful, (even more so now) in what we say or do! For we are representatives of You Lord.

I pray for those in the Administration that want to stand up for you Lord, that they would be filled with your spirit. So they may say and do all that needs to be done for your glory in this nation. I thank you Lord for all that you have done for our nation and in my life and I thank you for all that you are going to do for us. In the name of JESUS,
AMEN

~~djdeb's ramblings ~~

It's been one of those weeks where I have been getting such inspirational thoughts and ideas and want to run with each and everyone of them. Yet, there are so many other things that I have to get in order before I can go forth with these ideas. One is getting my house in order or in my case my apartment in order...

I was watching a weight loss show and the host that was trying to help a lady be successful in her weight loss told her that she would not succeed till she got her life in order and then it would not hinder her in her success. It hit me that it's so true, if you are organized then it's so much easier to plan and go forth with your plans. Have you ever seen someone look for their keys when their house was a mess? (OK it has happened to me a few times)

So I am trying to get the energy to get my house in order so I can go forth with those aspirations and ideas I want to pursue... Let it be so!!

Gospel Concert -- Bus Trip

About a week and a half ago, My sister and my friend Beck http://flyanywaybumblebee.blogspot.com/ attended a Gaither Homecoming Concert in PA. Being in New York State, there was a bus tour company that was offering tours to the concert. I have attended many of the Gaither's concerts but never gone on a bus tour to the event. We had a brand new bus that was very comfortable, but the highlight was the concert.

We were able to hear Janet Paschal, Lynda Randall, Ernie Hasse and Signature sound (http://erniesigsound.com/), The Hoppers and the Gaither Vocal Band. It was very neat that Mark Lowry, David Phelps and Michael English are back in the group. It was sad to see that Guy Penrod has left the group. I am wondering if Bill Gaither is heading for retirement by bringing these fellows back to the group. He hardly sang during the concert and there is good leadership with the previous members. hmmm...

In tribute to one of my all time favorite gospel singers who has passed away, I made hankies and posters in remembrance of Vestal Goodman. I grew up istening to her and was blessed to have seen her at many Gaither concerts. The hankies were from the fact that she always had these large, lacy hankies she waved around as she sang. Vestal was a lady who sang with all her heart and soul and whom the "love of the Lord radiated from her". Miss you Vestal and can not wait to join your heavenly chorus someday.

Here are my hankies just freshly made:

...no sewing involved!!

Here are the posters I made:

It was a great night of listening and singing with fellow believers. Kind of like a taste of heaven. I hope at some point to do a review of one of the Cd's I purchased of Ernie Hasse and Signature Sound (website above). I will end this post with a few pics of my sister and my friend Beck..