Glimps From The Lighthouse Issue: #15

Dear Friends in Christ,
Hello! I hope you all are doing great! I am! :) We have had soo much snow this week (I know, Katie.... you can laugh if you want!) But anyway, we are doing well. :) I have been busy and I'm sorry I haven't done a newsletter in awhile, but I'll try to do better! It goes faster now and it's a lot easier because I recently discovered (TA DA!) copying & pasting! I don't really know why I didn't know about that before, and those of you who are technically oriented might laugh at me, but oh well. =) I'm glad I finally discovered that nice tool! :) Oh, I want to thank all of you who sent in submissions! I had a lot this time, thank you sooo much!! :)Well, everyone, have a most wonderful week, and may God richly bless you till we meet again!! :)
Much Love,
~Heather

Glimpse From The Lighthouse

Number 15, February 2, 2008



Theme Verse~

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation

hath appeared to all men, teaching us that,

denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,

we should live soberly, righteously, godly,

in this present world,

looking for that blessed hope, and the

glorious appearing of the great God

and our Saviour Jesus Christ,

Who gave Himself for us, that He might

purify us and redeem unto Himself

a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Titus 2:11-14



Study::
~Righteousness~


'The righteous Lord loveth righteousness; His countenance doth behold the upright.' Psalms 11:7. God is righteous, His character is righteous, His kingdom is righteous, and His children will be righteous too! Righteousness will be given to us by God; we have none of our own, but when God's character is perfected in us, His perfect righteousness covers us. :) Revelation 19:7-8 says 'The marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.' God's entime church will wear a robe of righteousness. :)

Zephaniah 2:3 tells us to 'seek righteousness.' Righteousness is like God's reward for His faithful children. We are not perfect now, but we will be! I love 2 Timothy 4:8: 'Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.' A crown of righteousness! I like that thought. =)

You know, the Bible talks about the way of righteousness (2 Peter 2:21), the ministry of righteousness (2 Corinthians 3:9), the armor if righteousness (2 Corinthians 6:7), the hope of righteousness by faith (Galatians 5:5), the fruits of righteousness (Philippians 1:11), a crown of righteousness (previously mentioned - 2 Tim. 2:21), a scepter of righteousness (Hebrews 1:8), the Law of righteousness (Romams 9:31), and the King of righteousness (Heb. 7:2) Anyway I thought that was neat! I like lists, and I'd never seen that before.... anyway.

I love this Steps to Christ quote: 'Since we are sinful, unholy, we cannot perfectly obey the holy Law. We have no righteousness of our own with which to meet the claims of the law of God. But Christ has made a way of escape for us! He lived on earth amid trials and temptations such as we have to meet. He lived a sinless life. He died for us, and now He offers to take our sins and give us His righteousness! If you give yourself to Him, and accept Him as your Saviour, then, sinful as your life may have been, for His sake you are accounted righteous. Christ's character stands in place of your character, and you are accepted before God just as if you had not sinned!'
Steps to Christ, page 62. :)

May we all be found righteous in the end!! =)




Prayer Requests

1. Korah requests prayer for everyone in her class at BMA.
2. Angela requests prayer for her grandma who is sick
3. Angela's uncle is in India. =) Prayer for him.
4. Des requests prayer for her brother and dad, who doesn't know which way to go with his work.
5. Angela requests prayer for her horse's leg that has been injured.




Praises/Prayer Answers

'Coaching Gymnastics the first day was like a nightmare; I had NO IDEA what I was doing! They put me to help-coach a class thatwas higher than I am certified to coach, and I was so clueless. I didn’ttell my boss anything, but only prayed to God, asking Him to change myassignment to a rec. class, one with less “choreography”, so tospeak, if it was His will. He had allowed me to be placed with the advancedgymnasts, and He had a plan. The next Wednesday I walk in to the gym, preparedfor a second nightmare, still praying within, and lo and behold, the Seniorcoach told me, so I could use my skills better, that he had moved me to the recclass!!!! Total answer to a request that only my Father knew. God is sowonderful.'
~Jessica Carvajal. :)

Angela wants to praise God for giving her the opportunity to have a part in teaching others about Him!


Book Review by Jessica Carvajal

Jack, An Incredible Life,by Jolena Taylor King.

From birth ‘till latest event, thecreation of The Clear Word, Jack Blanco’s life is a must-read. He growsup in the US,for the first about 9 years of his life. On a visit with his mother to Germany to meethis grandparents, his mother decides life would be much better for him there. Sheplanned to see him in a year, yet their plans were abruptly interrupted by theHitler movement. When he plans to follow higher education…the incrediblehappens! This is just the beginning of what God saw him through to woo Him,with loving tenderness, as the Bible says, to Himself. As you read, brace yourselffor some sad goodbyes, and prepare to embark on a life that reveals the beautyof God.

Poem


Submitted by Ashley Kanomata


Help Others

If any word of mine
My make a life the brighter,
If any little song of mine
May make a heart he lighter,
God help me speak that little word
and take my bit of singing,
And drop it in some lonely vale
To set he echoes ringing

If any little care of mine
May make a friends the fleeter,
If any lift on mince may ease
The burden of another,
God give me love and care and strength
To help my toiling brother.
~Auther Unknown~


Yes, we serve a mighty God;
He made the tiny bean pod:
He created the starry sky;
He made the butterfly:
He spoke and there were hills;
and lovely birds with their bills:
And he also made the dew;
But best of all He made YOU:
Thank you for being my friend!!
~By Angela DeRose


All right, God bless you all!!! Have a wonderful day!
Love Heather



'Fear thou not; for I am with thee:
Be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;
Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand
of My righteousness.'
~Isaiah 41:10~

Sent with much love from your friend in Christ,
Heather

(Posted by AJ)