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lifarddoreen: HEARING FROM GOD: It has been a while now since the last sermon we got to share. I am grateful to God for this opportunity that we have once again to get to ...

KUISHI MAISHA YA USHINDI (UKIWA DUNIANI)

By Pastor Baraka – University College Christian Conference 23^rd March, 2013

God created you a winner, not a loser. Psalm 119:9.

How can a young man cleanse his ways? Psalm 119:11. The word of God in you is the power of God in you! John 2:15-17 “do not love the world”

The word of God is the key to our winning. Word is Jesus Christ. John 1:1-3, 14-

Sin: expose it/them. Light and darkness cannot co-exist (walk in the light of God). When you switch off the lights, darkness immediately appear, not coming from afar, it’s just around and appear immediately!

No one is perfect or know-it-all, but God can do it all! Colossians 1:13-14, translated from sin. (In the road, keeping right or left eg. Tanzania vs. USA) Mark 3:13-15

Kuna wanaopenda sana kufanya kazi ya Mungu kuliko kumpenda Mungu! (Have a heart for God then for people). Be with God first then He shall send you to do the work. Mtumishi wa Mungu siyo wa watu. YOUR VERTICAL RELATIONSHIP DETERMINES YOUR HORIZONTAL RELATIONSHIP.

Be busy with God. Matthew 6:33. Mkinipenda mtazishika amri zangu. Angalia kama wajiona umesimama usianguke!

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TALENTS AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.....(4 & 5) by Doreen Lifard

TALENTS AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.....(4)

It has been a while since the last time I wrote about this sermon and promised that the lesson will continue. All is well and I thank God for this other opportunity He has given us once again to meditate on His word. Surely it is a blessing.

Today, I love to talk about the similarities and the differences of talents and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. And this will be answering the second question that we had in the first session, Are they the same?

Starting exploring the similarities

·                     Both talents and gifts of the Holy Spirit are intended to be used on behalf of the others. They are not to be used selfishly. God gives us the gifts and talents so that we can share and benefit from them. That is why we are given different portions but all of them are supposed to be a benefit to all of us.

·                     Both grow as you use them. Using your talents or gifts is one of the ways of sharpening them. The more you use them, the better they become. So I encourage you to make use of whatever gift and whatever talent you have.

Now let us talk about the differences between the two.

·                     While talents are inherited through natural birth. They come from the family tree, gifts are received from the Holy Spirit supernaturally.

·                      Talents are possessed by anybody whether saved or not but gifts of the Spirit resides in believers only.

·                     Talents are developed and expected. On the other hand, gifts are matured and surprising, they are directly proportional to our relationship with God.

·                     People may happen to use talents selfishly but the gifts of the Holy Spirit can not be used selfishly otherwise they will fade away. 

That is what we have for today, but more is to come. There are so many things we can learn concerning gifts and talents. But in this lesson, I will do my best and may God help me cover all the basics!

Thanks and God bless you so much!

                           to be continued...!!!

TALENTS AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.....(5)

Today we are winding up a series of sermons concerning talents and gifts of the Holy Spirit. So far, we have covered the meaning, the differences  and the similarities of the two. Today we are going to look at three things:

1.             Where do they come from?

2.             For what purpose? and

3.             How do I discover them in me?

These are the last questions that I promised to answer in this lesson and a promise is a promise. I pray that the Spirit of God takes us through and help us understand what ever He is intending to teach us today!

Where do gifts and talents come from?

 It is an obvious truth that the gifts and talents come from God Himself. Even though we have see in the previous lesson that they come in different ways i.e. the talents are inherited through natural birth meaning talents are inherited, it is God who releases the talents in that particular family line. And the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given by the Spirit of God to who ever He pleases.

Talents and gifts are from God. In the book of 1 Corinthians 14:1 the bible says "...eagerly desire spiritual gifts,..." NIV. While talents are inherited, spiritual gifts are given to us through the Holy Spirit. And the bible tells us to desire them.

For what purpose?

This is very important. It is  not enough just to have gifts and talents and sit back at home admiring yourself! God gives for a reason. He has a purpose for your life and these are important for you to accomplish whatever purpose God wants you to.

The bible says, in 1 Corinthians 12:11 "All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines." NIV The Holy Spirits determines how to give, and he says to each one of us meaning, if you are a believer, the Spirit of God has gifted you with something, as He determines and so, there is a reason to why you are gifted or talented with something!

Moreover, the bible says in " Ephesians 4:12-13 "... to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." NIV

What I came to know is that, when God gives you something, He wants you to be a blessing to others. Use it to glorify God. Use it for the body of Christ! Lift Him up.

How do I discover them in me?

It is a very important as well as most common question in many people. Sometimes it happens you do something for the first time or several times and you discover that it is something that you wish to do every night, everyday!

You might want to try a number of things to see what suits you best concerning talents let's say different sports or any other activity that you feel might be something for you.

The very important thing is, ask God to guide you through every step you take and to lead you to where you belong.

I would love to share with you some few tips I learnt somewhere during a seminar on how to confirm whether now this is it or not.

1.             Peace and joy: If what you are doing is really for you, you will feel the fulfillment and the contentment and that will give you peace and joy.

2.             You will love what you do: There is no way you will not love what you do without extra effort. Effort is needed in many things but doing what you love will not torture you.

3.             You will spend much of your time doing that: If what you do really suites you, you will enjoy and spend much of your time there.

4.             Good results:  If what you do is really for you, you will get good results. A point to note, even though at first things might not go well, you will still see the light ahead and have the energy to continue.

5.             People will appreciate what you do: Here I do not mean everyone but most people will respond well on what you are doing. You will be a good testimony and people will want to learn from you.

This is what I have for today, I hope you have enjoyed the lesson and most of all, you were able to get something that will take you to another level in Christ Jesus.

I have a principle of appreciating whatever small thing I have and use it for God's glory. I know that God will bless it and it will multiply. I encourage you to do the same. Remember the story of the man who gave talents to his servants (You can read it from the gospel of Mathew 25:14-28). Use whatever God has entrusted you, however small it may be, God will multiply it! And remember in the last lesson, we said they both grow as you use them. The more you use your gifts or talents, the more they grow.

God bless you and thank you so much!!!

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"What does the Bible say about dating / courting?"

By Tinashe Maruta
Although the words “courtship” and “dating” are not found in the Bible, we are given some... principles that Christians are to go by during the time before marriage. The first is that we must separate from the world's view on dating because God's way contradicts the world's (2 Peter 2:20). While the world’s view may be to date around as much as we want, the important thing is to discover the character of a person before making any commitment to him or her. We should find out if the person has been born again in the Spirit of Christ (John 3:3-8) and if he or she shares the same desire toward Christ-likeness (Philippians 2:5). The ultimate goal of dating or courting is finding a life partner. The Bible tells us that, as Christians, we should not marry an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14-15) because this would weaken our relationship with Christ and compromise our morals and standards.

When one is in a committed relationship, whether dating or courting, it is important to remember to love the Lord above all else (Matthew 10:37). To say or believe that another person is “everything” or the most important thing in one’s life is idolatry, which is sin (Galatians 5:20; Colossians 3:5). Also, we are not to defile our bodies by having premarital sex (1 Corinthians 6:9, 13; 2 Timothy 2:22). Sexual immorality is a sin not only against God but against our own bodies (1 Corinthians 6:18). It is important to love and honor others as we love ourselves (Romans 12:9-10), and this is certainly true for a courtship or dating relationship. Whether dating or courting, following these biblical principles is the best way to have a secure foundation for a marriage. It is one of the most important decisions we will ever make, because when two people marry, they cleave to one another and become one flesh in a relationship which God intended to be permanent and unbreakable (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5).

AVOID THE TYPICAL PITFALLS OF MARRIAGE

Written by Ann Douglas

No couple embarks on married life expecting to end up in divorce court, but that’s what happens to more than one million American couples each year. And when they do the postmortem, they often find their marriage was sabotaged by one of these 10 traps:

1. Taking your partner for granted. That’s like having a garden that you’re not weeding or fertilizing, says Robert Billingham, professor of human development and family studies at Indiana University. “You can’t expect it to continue to thrive.” Let your partner know you appreciate him or her.

2. Forgetting that a good marriage takes work. “People think that having a happy marriage is a magical, mystical occurrence,” says marriage and family therapist Dr. Leslie Parrott, co-author of When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages (Zondervan/HarperCollins). “We’ve accepted the fact that parenting takes a lot of skill, but we don’t want to accept the idea that romantic love takes a great deal of work, too.”

3. Not talking through conflict. If you rely on heavy sighs, slammed doors and other non-verbal communication when something is bothering you, you could be playing with fire. As painful as it may be to get the conversation started, you must speak up. “Otherwise, problems start festering and begin to take on a life of their own,” explains Sharon Naylor, author of The Unofficial Guide to Divorce (Hungry Minds).

4. Failing to romance your partner. “We all want to be made to feel special,” says psychologist Kate Wachs, author of Relationships for Dummies (Hungry Minds) and Dr. Kate’s Love Secrets (Paper Chase Press). “That’s why it’s so important to set aside at least one night per week for you and your spouse. Use this regular ‘date night’ to share your hopes and dreams.”

5. Fighting dirty. The better you know somebody, the easier it is to hurt that person. “No matter how angry you may be about something,” Naylor says, “you need to resist the temptation to figure out the one thing that will hurt your partner the most and then use that against him.”

6. Fighting over money. A recent study by the Million Dollar Round Table, an international association of life insurance and financial services professionals, found that 43% of married couples argue about money. If money’s becoming a major source of conflict, you might consider sitting down with a financial planner or some other 3rd party that can help come up with a financial game plan you both can live with.

7. Letting the passion fizzle. “Have sex often — anytime either of you is in the mood,” Wachs says. “If you wait until both partners are in the mood, you won’t end up having much sex at all and, over time, you’ll end up drifting apart.”

8. Shutting down sexually when you’re angry rather than dealing with issues. Although withholding affection may seem like the ideal way to punish your partner, you risk seriously damaging your relationship, Wachs says.

9. Failing to understand that marriages have ups and downs. “It’s OK to expect incredible moments in your marriage,” Parrott says. “Just don’t expect them to happen every day.”

10. Throwing in the towel too easily. “We’re so accustomed to the concept of obsolescence that we treat our partners as disposable,” says Herb Glieberman, a Chicago divorce attorney and author. Vow to rekindle the flames rather than looking for the closest escape hatch.

Source (Click to follow link): Talking About Christian Walk,Relationships, Love and Romance with Sigoluhle Mandizha

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RELATIONSHIP WISDOM NUGGETS FOR LADIES

By Rose Mushi

You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you…A relationship consists of two WHOLE individuals…
Look for someone who can be a complimentary not a supplementary..

You should not be the one doing all the bending…Compromise is two way street...

You need time to heal between relationships…
There is nothing cute about baggage…
Deal with your issues before pursuing a new relationship...

If something bothers you, speak up.......A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you..

If he cheated WITH you, he’ll cheat ON you.....Never borrow someone else’s man...

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Such a Wonderful letter! Dear future husband

Dear future husband
by Tinashe Maruta

This is a letter for a Christian girl to her future husband. I am giving this for all the ladies to dedicate it to their future husband. Proverbs 18:21

Dear future husband

l know you are surrounded by many girls, and some are imposters of me but I want to meet you, I want us to be boyfriend and girlfriend and for it to lead to marriage because, is it not why girls have boyfriends? In hope they become married one day? I am doing God’s will (Matthew 7:21-24) which is works for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28). I am struggling I admit, and I get down sometimes but God has been working in me I’ve seen what he’s brought me out of and how I’ve changed and Abba encourages me to keep going. I admit I am clingy but no worries, it’s to God. Honestly future husband (if God permits me one) you have to seek God first before me, and you HAVE TO love God more than anything in this entire universe, including me. Don’t get me wrong, I would like to have you as my husband, if you would have me right now and live happily ever after, but it doesn’t work that way.
There will be disagreements, financial needs, busy schedules, and financially, spiritually, and emotionally I am not prepared for that. I am strengthening myself by the grace of God, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) If you wait for me til I am ready that would be quite lovely. I want you to be my spiritual leader and to consult God in all matters. I want us to read the word together and prayer together but I also separately so we can have alone time with God. I will do my best to be prudent wife (Proverbs 19:14). I will submit to you, as I would the Lord (Ephesians 5:22). Love me the way Christ loved the church and gave himself for her, and love me the way you love your own body (Ephesians 5:25,28) I acknowledge I am the weaker partner (1 Peter 3:7) but I will also be a virtuous woman (Proverbs 31:10) I will be a great wife (With the Lord’s help), I will listen when you speak, say soft words as to not stir up anger (Proverbs 15:1), cook (well try to) but I love to bake, be your source of tenderness and give advice when you need it, stay faithful, love our children if I can bear some though do not be upset if the children are born with red hair and green eyes or perhaps blue, because it runs in my family. And when we visit my parents, my dad could tell the children stories from his life on the ranch and the experinces he’s gone through and I would love for them to call him grandpa.
Future husband I may not have met you yet or perhaps I do but you must know my heart belongs to Abba, He takes care of me, protects me, is faithful and He’s the only one I trust fully because He knows what He’s doing and what I’m going through. Future husband, I’ve turned a lot of guys down (I am not saying I’m super gorgeous or anything) because I know you will be different and cause I don’t need to focus on a relationship right now, nor am I ready for one.
The thought of you excites me, especially because I want you to seek God more than I want you to seek me, I want you to teach me and guide me to Christ. Let us pray together, fast together, and grow up our family to serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15). I will wait patiently for you.
Just know that I will love God more than you and I would love to meet you and spend the rest of our lives together. Just also know I love backing up what I say with the word of God so lets have fun memorizing scripture and reading the word. I am excited to see your loving eyes, your handsome smile, to be in the strong arms that will protect me, and hear the beautiful word of God coming from your lips, to praise God and sing to him and give him his glory, to lay down next to you every night, read scripture with me and pray with me when I can’t seem to fall asleep. I want to kiss you like crazy before you leave to work so …yes future husband..I will be patiently waiting for you. ♥

Sealed with love
Future Wife

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AIDHA UMEAJIRIWA AU UNATARAJIA KUAJIRIWA SOMA: By Victorleus Msumanje

A manager-

Kitabu Kimoja Kilisema "alivyo mchungaji ndivyo walivyo na Kondoo wake" Nauamini sana Huu Msemo.If you are the employee- angalia sana Boss wako anaamini katika nini mostly in a course of time mtajikuta all your actions are directed to what he/she bilieves, kwa Employees mnaojifanya mna maono yenu ambayo hayafanani na mtazamo wa Boss kila siku utaishia kuwa frustrated- and you will not grow not because you are not potential-there is the potential blocker that you cant by-pass.Inakuwaje kama maono uliyonayo yangepata sehemu nzuri ambapo yangepata nafasi ya kukua-ungekuwa so happy na kwa muda mfupi ungekuwa so far.Sio tu kwa Potential people- na kwa wale ambao ndo kwanza unatafuta mentor akusaidie upate msimamo- Unakutana na Boss ambae Mtazamo wake wa kioungozi-ukiudaka na kutembea nao unaua potential zako zote- unabaki mtu wa ndio boss na kuambiwa cha kufanya kila siku, sio kwamba huoni, ila ni kwa sababu upande aliokupeleka huwezi kuona lolote-nikuhakikishie hapo utakuwa unasubiri demotion siku moja.Managers-We bilieve kwenye mtazamo bora wa Kuongoza watu-ila ifike sehemu tuache Umanager pembeni tutafute sana kuwa right mentors of our people tuwasaidie kwenye ndoto zao na vipaji vyao kuliko kuwalazimisha wafuate tunachoamini,tutumie talents zao kuwaweka kwenye nafasi na kazi zitakazowasaidia kukua at the same time kuleta manifaa makubwa kwenye Bussiness.What can I say kwa employee mwenzangu..Watch out- Ukiona vipi CHAPA MWENDO tafuta mahali pa kukusaidia UKUE.From: https://www.facebook.com/msumanje