T.L. Hawkins's Blog – March 2009 Archive (13)

A Christian



Sometimes we are being tested and are unaware. Will you be able to past the test?











Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a church in Houston , Texas . Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change. As he considered what to do, he thought to himself,… Continue

Handbook 2009



Tips on daily living. Health, Personality, Society and Life in General!!!





Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.

2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.

3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

5. Make time for meditation and prayer.

6. Play more… Continue

March 25, 2009



Second Chances

written by Sharon Jaynes



Today's Truth



"For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found,' so they began to celebrate" (NIV).



Friend to Friend



Perhaps one of the most memorable and heart touching stories of grace and forgiveness is recorded in Luke chapter fifteen. It's what we've come to know as the story of the Prodigal son. This young man demanded his… Continue

Ephesians 6:11-17

(King James Version)



It has been said that Paul was looking at a Roman soldier when he wrote this letter to the Ephesians.



11) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13) Wherefore take unto you the whole… Continue

James 1:12



(King James Version)



12) Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.



Temptation comes when we are drawn away by our own lusts (James 1:14). Satan can also tempt as we notice in Luke chapter 4. There is something we must realize. As long as you and I are in this physical body we are going to be tempted. Realize there is no sin in… Continue

1 Peter 2:2-3

(King James Version)

2) As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

3) If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

Be Blessed. Feel Free to comment.

The Secret





One day, one friend asked another,

"How is it that you are always so happy?

You have so much energy,

and you never seem to get down."



With her eyes smiling, she said,

"I know the Secret!"

"What secret is that?"

To which she replied,

"I'll tell you all about it,

but you have to promise to

share the Secret with others."



"The Secret is this:

I have learned there is little I can do

in my life… Continue

Galatians 5:22-23



(King James Version)



22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,



23) Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.





OTHER PASSAGES WHICH BEAR FRUIT



1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 (All of which comes FROM love).

suffers long;

is kind;

does not envy ;

does not parade itself ;

does not get 'puffed up' ;

does… Continue

Psalm 27:1-14

(King James Version)





1) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?



2) When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.



3) Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.



4) One thing have I desired of the… Continue

Colossians 3:12-15



(King James Version)



12) Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;



13) Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.



14) And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.



15) And let the peace of God rule in your… Continue

Romans 8:26-31

26) Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

27) And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to… Continue

Athough we teach abstinence in the church, and the fact that fornication is a sin, teenagers are still getting pregnant!!
How can we educate our members and get them pass denial ?
What alternatives are their for reaching our youth?

You have been personally invited to the Premier Production of the Special K’s Special T’s New Hit Stage Play at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, TX March 21st, 2009. I am the President of Special K’s Special T’s, www.specialksspecialts.com, as well as our community base foundation Texas Talent Thon Artist Development Group, www.texastalentthon.com, see website foe details. If you would like to purchase tickets please email me at keith@texastalentthon.com or call at 214-295-1031… Continue