Worship Him.

Heavenly Father, Righteous One, Son of God, Spirit of Revelation, Wisdom and Christ. We give you praise and honor. You are truly perfect, flawless, divine and one. No one is like you. Holy, Holy, Holy is our God. Pour out your mercy on us and your Holy Spirit. May we be covered in the blood of the lamb and grow in your grace. Amen


How do you worship? I'm serious, how do YOU worship? Not what it means to you, or what they did in scripture but how you do it. Truthfully, if you asked me the same question I'd be at a lost as well. I was troubled and baffled at the fact that such an important and foundational concept as Worship could not be explained by me (a certainly, without a doubt and constantly growing born-again Spirit filled believer in Jesus Christ). Huh??!!!

OK, let's break it down: Who, What, Where, How, When and Why??? That should be a good starting point. I believe this piece will be a series because of the gravity of the topic. What's important is that we nail this down. Meditate on the meaning of Worship and the key questions asked in this paragraph (who, what, etc.) Search the scriptures, pray, fast but we urgently need to figure out how we, as His body, worship. Do you worship anything else other than God perhaps? I mean Exodus 34:14 says "Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God." The term "god" can refer numerous things, ideas, etc. I leave you with this song which for some reason reminds me of worship. I hope it stirs something within your soul as well. But we'll tackle this ever-so important concept soon :)

May the Grace of our Lord be with you now and forever. Amen

SEX IN THE CITY [Shawn Sanderson]

The following is an impacting message from Shawn Sanderson from Antioch of Calvary Chapel in Philadelphia PA (www.antiochphilly.org), delivered on July 11, 2010. I was extremely blessed to hear this sermon delivered in the summer and wanted to share it with all of you.  Shawn comes from the following passage in 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 to discuss 'Sex in the City.'

Be blessed & stay encouraged.

IMPACT'10: THE COME BACK [VIDEO ARCHIVE]

The Impact Movement began as a conference for college students in 1991. We are now a movement reaching thousands of and people of African descent nationally with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This can only happen as we allow God to use us as agents of change. Led by Dr. Charles Gilmer, we use the National Conference to cast vision, build momentum, and equip successive generations of emerging leaders.

click the picture above for more details & click the link below if you missed the live streaming of IMPACT's 2010 conference

LIVE STREAMING [DEC 28TH - DEC 31TH] International House of Prayer (IHOP) onething 2010 conference

LIVE from Kansas City, IHOP is broadcasting its onething conference where 25000+ young adults are gathered to experience God in an awesome way. IHOP is a 24/7 prayer movement. People are gathered praying all day, every day.

The onething national conference is held annually for young adults who want to be a part of this movement. The name comes from Psalm 27:4:

One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.

Join in the fun! Click here: IHOP onething LIVE

Also check out the thousands of FREE mp3s and notes from IHOP teachings: Free IHOP resources

LIVE STREAMING [DEC27TH-DEC31TH] IMPACT10: THE COMEBACK

http://cdn.316networks.com/oc/the-impact-movement/
Starts @6PM EST DEC27TH

[DEC27TH] LEVEL 3:16, Listening Session + LIVE CHAT

*LISTENING SESSION* 

Come listen to the whole Level 3:16 album before it releases: http://Rapzilla.com/rz/. Monday 12-27-10 only!!!

& Live Chat 10PM -11:30PM EST

My testimony, pt. 2

[if you missed pt. 1: Christian Carpology: My testimony, pt. 1]
After the concert (which was absolutely amazing, and featured everything from groups of kids running around to a 100-person swag-surf), Nia and Briana suggested that we go for a “treasure hunt”. I was also an expert at treasure hunts; I used to do them all the time as a kid! I had a feeling, however, that what these sisters were suggesting was an endeavor quite different from the the candy-centered escapades I was seeing in my mind.

Love Came Down - Brian Johnson & Bethel Music

Love Came Down from Brian Johnson on Vimeo.

Love Came Down full length video from the Love Came Down DVD, the latest from Brian Johnson and Bethel Music.

More info: info@bethelmusic.com

Bethel Music © 2010 - a ministry of Bethel Church
933 College View Dr. Redding, California 96003 - (530) 246-6000

[JAN8TH] the URBAN WORSHIP experience

The Tri-Urban Worship Campaign presents……THE URBAN WORSHIP EXPERIENCE. The Tri-State Greats HIT THE STAGE!!!! It goes down on Jan. 8th 2011. 

You will be able to experience a night of PURE URBAN WORSHIP!! Guests include:

Benita Farmer

Rasheem Shambry & AWAM

Thomas “TC” Clay

Doc Hero

Prayz1

TWyse

BJ Shores & MSG

Klaye and MANY MORE

HOSTED BY: Dezzie & Big City of Praise 103.9

THE MC FOR THE NIGHT WILL BE LAWRENCE "BLK SURFER" FARMER!

Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 7pm
Cost: $10 online & $15/Door

WHERE:

Yesha Fellowship Hall
2308 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA

For more info visit: 

www.triurbanworship.com

www.wtuwonline.com
or call NeneeRose: 267.475.6415

The Drawing of the Father (My Utmost for His Highest)

No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him . . . —John 6:44

When God begins to draw me to Himself, the problem of my will comes in immediately. Will I react positively to the truth that God has revealed? Will I come to Him? To discuss or deliberate over spiritual matters when God calls is inappropriate and disrespectful to Him. When God speaks, never discuss it with anyone as if to decide what your response may be (see Galatians 1:15-16). Belief is not the result of an intellectual act, but the result of an act of my will whereby I deliberately commit myself. But will I commit, placing myself completely and absolutely on God, and be willing to act solely on what He says? If I will, I will find that I am grounded on reality as certain as God’s throne.

In preaching the gospel, always focus on the matter of the will. Belief must come from the will to believe. There must be a surrender of the will, not a surrender to a persuasive or powerful argument. I must deliberately step out, placing my faith in God and in His truth. And I must place no confidence in my own works, but only in God. Trusting in my own mental understanding becomes a hindrance to complete trust in God. I must be willing to ignore and leave my feelings behind. I must will to believe. But this can never be accomplished without my forceful, determined effort to separate myself from my old ways of looking at things. I must surrender myself completely to God.

Everyone has been created with the ability to reach out beyond his own grasp. But it is God who draws me, and my relationship to Him in the first place is an inner, personal one, not an intellectual one. I come into the relationship through the miracle of God and through my own will to believe. Then I begin to get an intelligent appreciation and understanding of the wonder of the transformation in my life.

EX-CUTTER [P4CM]

Believe it or not, approximately 2-3 million Americans exhibit some type of self-abusive behavior. 1 out of every 200 U.S. girls between the age of 13 and 19 years old cut themselves regularly. Watch as Ashley shares how God delivered her from cutting herself through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR OWN SHIRT & TESTIFY TO CHRIST'S DELIVERING POWER FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: http://p4cmtshirts.bigcartel.com/product/ex-cutter-women

PARENT ME [Video Premiere] - Json & J.R.

Parent Me feat. J.R. is a single from Json’s City Lights album.

Purchase a digital copy of City Lights from iTunes.

Purchase a physical copy of City Lights from Lamp Mode.

Purchase the video from Lamp Mode.

TEE-WYLA STYLWYLD MUSIC

 TEE-WYLA for STYLWYLD MUSIC by STYLWYLD MUSIC GROUP

Soul Ties..

However, soul ties do not merely refer to romantic relationships. They can also be formed between close friends. In addition to this video, I stumbled upon a website that clearly explains the true purpose, meaning and intent behind soul ties. Check it out and see for yourself.

Let us all be mindful to safeguard our hearts, whether it pertains to friendship or romantic relationships.

"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." -Proverbs 4:23

Peace & Blessings Fam

Rain Down (With Lyrics) - B. Reith

Lyrics: 

Lord rain down, I can't go on without You

I need you to rain down 'cause I'm so lost without You

Vs. 1

From the bottom to the top back down to the bottom

These are the places I've been, my problems

Ain't nothin like the next man but I still got 'em

I want to leave my lot like Lot did to Sodom

But I just can't let go, though ever since the get go

You said so, this is detrimental, so I grab a hold of You

Let everything around me just follow suit

But please help me get these thoughts in line

'Cause I will go crazy without peace of mind

And put me back together one peace at a time

'Cause I'm just a branch and I need the vine

Just lookin' for direction I don't need a sign

You told me if I'd seek I'd find so here I am

On the verge of breakdown but so close to break-through

Fully aware that all it takes is You to just

Rain down, I can't go on without You, I need you to

Rain down, 'cause I'm so lost without You, won't you please just

Vs. 2

Rain down on me, as you can see my gas tanks on E

Tires as flat as can be, while my life is passin' me by

Like Pharcyde this is a catastrophe

Plus my soul oh so empty

Dried up, dehydrated, beat up, annihilated

Eyes all dilated still I can't even see

The one thing I need most is right in front of me

Now I'm cravin' a taste of that Living Water

Starvin' for somethin' that this world ain't got to offer

I ought to know by now that face down at your altar

Is the place that I need to start 'cause this bleeding heart

Can only be healed by the One that made it

The One that gave His all to save it, your touch I crave it

So seek through the cracks in my pavement 'cause

[DEC18TH] Christmas Party [House of Chayah + Project 215]

Come join us at our annual Christmas Party!!! This time, House of Chayah Ministries will be teaming up together with Project 215 for a night of Fun, Food, and Fellowship! Last year we enjoyed games, lots of food, worship, and music....all during the after effects of a snow storm!!! That did not stop our guest from packing out the house and enjoying the company of our brothers and sisters. Please RSVP so that we can be sure we can accommodated everyone comfortably. Bring your favorite game. See you there!!

Saturday, December 18 · 6:00pm - 11:30pm

Ms. Vaness's House

6303 N. Fairhill Street

Philadelphia, PA

OVERDOSE PROMO VID [LECRAE]

Resolution11 [@HuffingtonPost]

REPOST: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-howard/post_1448_b_798014.html

Celebrate the New Year With a Service-Minded New Year's Resolutionby: Chaz Howard

I'm pretty ambivalent about New Year's Eve. I've had some great ones -- had some that I'd rather not remember. Some years were spent braving below freezing temperatures watching fireworks with friends. Other years were spent in "Watch Night" worship services. I definitely brought in a few years dancing at parties to music that is now old school. Most recently, I've enjoyed taking my two daughters out to watch the fireworks close to our home. Yet, it is sometimes challenging to get them to come out because the loud bangs and sky-filling lights are little scary to them. But once they get past their fears and move from the safety and comfort of being inside, to the risk of being outside, special things happen.

Aside from the celebrations, and the time with loved ones, one of the most interesting aspects of New Year's to me has always been the notion of making resolutions. Many of us make promises and set goals for ourselves for the upcoming year. Most often these are inwardly focused goals with the intent of bettering ourselves, making ourselves healthier, more financially resilient, more responsible, more at peace. All of these are positive, but maybe these types of resolutions are not as powerful as they could be.

Maybe when we make resolutions that are solely about bettering ourselves, we are missing an opportunity to make a promise or set goals about serving others and making a difference in our communities and in our world.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not much good at keeping up New Year's resolutions. So I suppose I really shouldn't be challenging others to make them.

But here it comes...

Chosen Generation Presents: "Who Stole Christmas?" / After Party

 

Friday, December 17 · 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Rainbow Family Christian Center
2120A Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD

Christmas season is here and with that comes great anticipation and excitement. People begin to decorate, kids begin to make their wish lists, radio stations begin to play carols, mall parking lots are packed with gift seekers and all seems to be right in the world. It truly is “the most wonderful time of the year”…or is it? Join us December 17th as we set the record straight once and for all… we need your help!

Chosen Generation Present: "Who Stole Christmas?"
Featuring:
-Live Performances (Go-Go, Rap, Soul, Dance...)
- Special Giveaways:(FREE Wizards Tickets, Gift Cards, CD's...)
- After Party: (FREE Food, Music, Prizes...)

**Special Holiday Food Drive: Bring a non-perishable food item for the Community Development Center

You don't want to miss this
bring a friend, pass it on!!! 

check videos of sepcial guest below

What They Need [S.O. the Kid]

www.sothekid.com

[DEC17TH] A Night of Miracles [CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL]

Are You Too B-U-S-Y?

Not an original, from a friend. KEEP ALERT SAINTS!!

Are You Too B-U-S-Y?

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'...that Satan might not outwit us...' 2 Corinthians 2:11 NIV

Addressing a worldwide convention of demons, Satan told them: 'As long as Christians stay close to God we've no power over them, so: (1) Keep them busy with non-essentials. (2) Tempt them to overspend and go into debt. (3) Make them work long hours to maintain empty lifestyles. (4) Discourage them from spending family time, for when homes disintegrate there's no refuge from work. (5) Over-stimulate their minds with television and computers so that they can't hear God speaking to them. (6) Fill their coffee tables and nightstands with newspapers and magazines so they've no time for Bible reading. (7) Flood their letter boxes with sweepstakes, promotions and get-rich-quick schemes; keep them chasing material things. (8) Put glamorous models on TV and on magazine covers to keep them focused on outward appearances; that way they'll be dissatisfied with themselves and their mates. (9) Make sure couples are too exhausted for physical intimacy; that way they'll be tempted to look elsewhere. (10) Emphasize Santa and the Easter Bunny; that way you'll divert them from the real meaning of Christmas and Easter. (11) Involve them in 'good' causes so they won't have any time for 'eternal' ones. (12) Make them self-sufficient. Keep them so busy working in their own strength that they'll never know the joy of God's power working through them. Do these twelve things faithfully. I promise it'll work!' Have you figured out the difference between being busy and being successful in what God's called you to do? Sometimes being B-U-S-Y just means Being Under Satan's Yoke!

COLLIDE + FULL GOSPEL CHURCH [KOREA]

Pastor Del Augusta of San Francisco Full Gospel Church and Pastor Benjamin Robinson of Living Hope (Emeryville, CA) will be preaching and prophesying for three crazy evenings where our only aim will be to give you a COLLISION with the power and love of God!

DEC16 7:00pm - DEC18 at 10:00pm

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Collide
Speaker: Del Augusta
Dates: Dec 16-18 (evenings from 7-10pm)
Venue: New Philly Itaewon 
(10 min walk from Itaewon Station Exit 3)
Who: Young Adults, College & High School Students
Cost: FREE
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Parking is available at a rate of 1,000 krw per hour. Please drop off your keys to the parking attendant and get your pkg slip validated for our discounted parking rates!

The event will be in English only. Hosted by New Philadelphia Church.

[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175538922456470]

Out of the Mouths of Babes.. [Matthew 21:16]

The story of Jonah from Corinth Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Are You Clothed With Power? [Paul Washer]

Get MP3: Are-You-Clothed-With-Power
Full Sermon: FULLSERMON
http://hcmissions.com

Tumbling Down ft. Sho Baraka

ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW on iTUNES - http://tinyurl.com/23m4965

Music video by Mark-J performing Tumbling Down (C) 2010 Gozpul Music Group / 90K Watts

Director Jann Vivoni (Space Cherry Films)

Tertullian was a Christian writer/lawyer in the days Marcus Aurelius (Emperor of Rome). He made a profound statement that changed my way of living. He said, "The blood of martyrs is the seed of the church" In other words, the faith of one who is willing to lose his life can multiply the faith in others. Just looking at the religious and social climate we live in today, I believe we are once again approaching an era of martyrdom. The question is...are we willing to die for what we believe?

Canton Jones: No Compromise

Christian hip-hop artist Canton Jones shares his testimony:

LEVEL 3:16's DJ Such-N-Such

Kristen Betts was a full time youth worker with the Acts 2 Ministry in Roanoke, Virginia for 3 years. Called to the mission field after her tenure at Virginia Tech, Kristen uses a wide array of gifts to share the truth of Jesus Christ as THE WAY to a lost generation. Music being a main passion, Kristen, aka DJ SNS, uses two turntables and a mixer to platform the Gospel as a medium to reach the urban culture. Most recently, DJ Such-N-Such toured with Level 3:16, a Christian hip hop group of the Impact Movement. Hundreds and hundreds of people are exposed to the gospel and hundreds accept Christ! Kristen, even before surrendering to Christ, has been drawn to the hip hop culture through music and dance and is blown away with how God now uses these same elements to share her life and testimony with others. With a heart for God, thousands of tracks, a charismatic personality, and a passion to keep everyone excited, DJ Such-N-Such will provide a dynamic atmosphere to any occasion that will promote Christ to the fullest.

http://truthmixtape.blogspot.com 

http://www.level316.com

Check her new VID below:

Believin' Stephen Album Release [@RAPZILLA]

Why do we suffer? Why does God allow all this pain? These questions and more are addressed thoroughly by Believin Stephen on his debut album 'The Suffering Servant'. The heavily thematic album tackles the topic of suffering in a threefold manner: 

· Trials Stephen has gone through in the past and as a believer
· Suffering other people go through, including fellow believers
· Jesus who is “THE SUFFERING SERVANT”- the perfect example of one who suffered rightly

Stephen accomplishes all of this through witty lyricism, impeccable wordplay, a distinct passionate delivery, and intriguing story telling. On The Suffering Servant you will find songs that are honest and heartfelt. Topics such as depression, suicide, the struggle with sin, physical abuse, persecution, and the cross of Christ are all covered on this album by the Philadelphia artist. The production includes some of CHH’s best producers like Tony Stone, Wit, Big Juice, Average Joe, and K-Drama. Brindle is joined on the mic by some of the best emcees in the game.


'The Suffering Servant' is out today, purchase now on iTunes or AmazonMP3

CHECK OUT 3 Tracks below & the track listing

YOUNG CHOZEN "PLAYTIME IS OVER" [FREE DOWNLOAD]

HELLO! GOODMORNING! "Playtime is Over"

THE FRUIT COCKTAIL PARTY [DEC11TH]

The Arts Garage

1533 Ridge Ave

Philadelphia, PA

B3AR FRUIT Presents The Fruit Cocktail Party

Live Performances by Monielle, Leah Smith, Melissa T, Young Josh, Se'Lah, C-Lite, Mark Arthur, Stephen the Levite, Zae Da Blacksmith, Average Joe

$5 Entry Fee

 RSVP{@} B3AR.FRUIT@GMAIL.COM

Doors open at 5:30

LOVE Lives Here: A 6AM Rant About Christianity

Though many may rightfully disagree due to the gross misappropriation of the mission, the point of Christianity is not solely to plant the name of the concept; the point is to plant the substance of the concept. I don't care who you say you are. I care about what you do! What does spreading Christianity mean? What does advancing the Kingdom of God mean? When we say we are waging war, what and who are we waging against? Principalities and rulers? Spirits and ideas? Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) says: "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." We are waging war against the spirits and ideas that drive and inform principalities and rulers, not necessarily the principalities and rulers themselves. Perhaps we should refrain from waging war against people and take arms against (sometimes our own) spiritual wickedness, for our battle is not of flesh and blood.

LECRAE + SUDAN MISSION + REHAB

This is not about me, 

This is not about sales, 

This is not about music!!!

LEVEL 3:16 - 3 Songs from Self Titled Album

  

THE IMPARTIAL POWER OF GOD [DEC8TH]

December 8th.
	THE IMPARTIAL POWER OF GOD
"For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified." Hebrews 10:14 We trample the blood of the Son of God under foot if we think we are forgiven because we are sorry for our sins. The only explanation of the forgiveness of God and of the unfathomable depth of His forgetting is the Death of Jesus Christ. Our repentance is merely the outcome of our personal realization of the Atonement which He has worked out for us. "Christ Jesus . . . is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption." When we realize that Christ is made all this to us, the boundless joy of God begins; wherever the joy of God is not present, the death sentence is at work. It does not matter who or what we are, there is absolute reinstatement into God by the death of Jesus Christ and by no other way, not because Jesus Christ pleads, but because He died. It is not earned, but accepted. All the pleading which deliberately refuses to recognize the Cross is of no avail; it is battering at another door than the one which Jesus has opened. I don't want to come that way, it is too humiliating to be received as a sinner. "There is none other Name . . ." The apparent heartlessness of God is the expression of His real heart, there is boundless entrance in His way. "We have forgiveness through His blood." Identification with the death of Jesus Christ means identification with Him to the death of everything that never was in Him. God is justified in saving bad men only as He makes them good. Our Lord does not pretend we are all right when we are all wrong. The Atonement is a propitiation whereby God through the death of Jesus makes an unholy man holy.

JAESON MA + GLORY [online release experience]

SHOUT OUT TO JAESON MA!
For those of you who missed the GLORY Online Release Experience you can watch it here recorded:

HOW HE LOVES US

The Call Nashville John Mark McMillan How He Loves

Pat Wise Craik | Myspace Video

  

He is jealous for me
Love's like a hurricane, I am a tree
Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy
When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory
and I realize just how beautiful You are and how great your affections are for me.
Oh, how He loves us so
Oh, how He loves us
How He loves us so.

Yeah, He loves us
Woah, how He loves us
Woah, how He loves us
Woah, how He loves.

So we are His portion and He is our prize,
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes
If grace is an ocean we're all sinking
So heaven meets earth like a sloppy wet kiss and my heart turns violently inside of my chest
I don't have time to maintain these regrets when I think about the way

That he loves us,
Woah, how He loves us
Woah, how He loves us
Woah, how He loves

He loves us,
Woah, how He loves us
Woah, how He loves us
Woah, how He loves

LEVEL 3:16 "Know Him"

Level 3:16 "Know Him" by Rapzilla

Lyrics below

FLAME "Surrender" ft. V. Rose

Flame "Surrender" feat. V. Rose by Rapzilla

EX-ANOREXIC [Michelle Bonilla + P4CM]

Join Michelle Bonilla in breaking the silence!

Go to www.P4CM.com today and order your EX Shirt!

...to LIVE is CHRIST

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was about a year ago in Ghana, Africa that I gave my life to Christ. I was out there for a study abroad program and the last thing I had on my mind was to end up at the feet of the Lord. At about 4pm Monday October 26, 2009 I was in my dorm room feeling like I had no identity, I was defined by all that surrounded me. I started to think about a quote a friend once told me, which was “If what you have makes you who you are, than who are you, when it is all taken away from you”. Repeating this to myself made me break down into tears, and it was because I had been living a life thinking that money was all. I thought that by looking cute in my car, rocking the latest fashion items and the latest cell phones, I had it made. But I was wrong, I was in Ghana with nothing but my thoughts and my thoughts were just telling me to end my life because there was no purpose in moving forward. I was alone, no family, no friends, no boyfriend, no money; It was like I was strip down naked. I had nothing. I kept crying asking myself “who am I ?” I couldn’t come up with something valuable because all this time I had been living my life for the world, a world that gives you all you want and then brings you down with it. Well that day I cried out to God for the first time I can ever remember. I didn’t always believe in God, but I mean I had it all, why need God? So I never really put too much mind on Him, and religion can get a little bit complicated. I just brushed Him off and kept it going. However, He was the only one on my mind that day. I felt like I was in a pit hole and couldn’t see the light, like there was no way out for me. Still I cried out and said “God if You really exist, I need You to come into my life...now.” Little did I know that the Bible says “Ask, and you shall receive, Seek and you shall find, Knock and the door will be open to you.” [Matthew 7:7] And God is so faithful to His word, that at that very moment with my eyes wide open I saw two big hands reaching out to me, telling me “Welcome to my kingdom, everything is going to be alright.” I heard that over and over again. It is as if these hands came to lift me up to take me somewhere. All I knew at this point was that I wanted to know is God. He revealed himself to me when I cried out to him, what more can I ask for? It is unfortunate that many of us have to go through such situations where God is our only hope so that we may seek Him. But it was my time I guess, it was time for me to open my eyes to the truth. That day, in my room, I got on my knees and asked for forgiveness in Jesus’ name for every lie, for all my selfish ways, my perverseness, and for the idolatress life I was living. Never did I think I would be asking for forgiveness for such things, but there I was. I didn’t know much about the Bible, didn’t have a clue why Jesus died on the cross, but I was convinced that there is a living God. Now I attend an amazing church where God has filled me with Spirit and now I also know why he sacrificed his only Son, “so that whosoever believes in him, shall not perish but have eternal life” [John 3:16].


My name is Maricarmen and for me to live is Christ.

THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST [DEC5TH]

December 5th, My Utmost for His Highest
	THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST
"Only in the throne will I be greater than thou." Genesis 41:40 I have to account to God for the way in which I rule my body under His domination. Paul said he did not "frustrate the grace of God" - make it of no effect. The grace of God is absolute, the salvation of Jesus is perfect, it is done for ever. I am not being saved, I am saved; salvation is as eternal as God's throne; the thing for me to do is to work out what God works in. "Work out your own salvation," I am responsible for doing it. It means that I have to manifest in this body the life of the Lord Jesus, not mystically, but really and emphatically. "I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection." Every saint can have his body under absolute control for God. God has made us to have government over all the temple of the Holy Spirit, over imaginations and affections. We are responsible for these, and we must never give way to inordinate affections. Most of us are much sterner with others than we are in regard to ourselves; we make excuses for things in ourselves whilst we condemn in others things to which we are not naturally inclined. "I beseech you," says Paul, "present your bodies a living sacrifice." The point to decide is this - "Do I agree with my Lord and Master that my body shall be His temple?' If so, then for me the whole of the law for the body is summed up in this revelation, that my body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.

Continuation of His Harvest… [A Not-So-Traditional Treasure Hunt PART2]

The Allied guard that works at my dorm on weekends was on my mind this morning in church. As the service went on, I knew that I would have to talk to him about God when I went back home. After the service, I stepped into the Honeypot Bookstore at Antioch, and I was just browsing, not really sure what I was looking for. After making a few rounds and looking at some books, I came upon Max Lucado’s book, He Did This Just For You. I bought it instantly, knowing I was going to give it to the Allied guard. I prayed, asking God to give the guard, Rob, an open heart, and to give me the words to speak.

We got into a conversation when I got back home, about what church he attends. He told me he was a member of a church in West Philly, but he had not been going for a while since he had been working. He mentioned that he used to go for Bible study. He then talked about how he had stopped reading the Bible, but he really wanted to start up again. It was at this juncture that I told him about why I was talking to him today. I told him about how God had put him on my mind in church, and how I bought a book for him at the bookstore, all because God had enabled me too. Then he was like, “God must be calling me back to Him...” Hallelujah! He took the book, and began marveling at Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins. Then I asked him if he wanted me to pray about anything for him. He told me how his significant other had passed on in September and left him with two young kids—a 10 month old and a 3 year old. He showed me pictures of his precious 3 year old, and I was so touched. We all need Jesus…

Please pray for Rob, and praise Jesus for the way He moves in people’s hearts!

In Christ Alone,

A Not-So-Traditional Treasure Hunt

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

On Wednesday afternoon, I finally wrote out my testimony, as I understand it. To see, in ink (well, electronic ink), how far God had brought me out of the bog of not knowing Him was amazing. As I was thinking about and writing my testimony, I received an email from Everett about the Black Friday Treasure Hunt. I read the email, quite unsure of how I would actually carry one out, if I were to do so. I thought I would drive with a friend who was staying on campus for Thanksgiving. As it turns out, this was not to be (read later). Overall, the Hunt sounded like something I wanted to do, mostly because I knew it would present a challenge for my flesh, which would rather sit at home.

I spent all of Wednesday evening tormented by the emotions that arose as I read my testimony repeatedly, and with each reading, reminded of the deadness of my heart without God, and the absolute goodness of God’s heart. In addition, the initial excitement/adventure that I had imagined would be the Treasure Hunt was quickly morphing into fear/inadequacy/plain old doubt. If I did have to talk to someone about God, what would I tell him or her? Not my testimony—after all, I was feeling so fragile in light of it. I might stumble upon my words, I might cry, etc and not get the message across. It was as though I had become fearful of myself. The truth of 2 Corinthians 12:9 was not registering that night. I was letting the flesh win.

Testimony of A Humble Servant

If you know me well or only in passing, you might know that I am a Christian. Or you might not. I have never been too outspoken about my faith. However, because of series of events that have occurred in my life basically in the last year, I have finally heeded God’s call for me to serve him completely and faithfully in my life. I have known God and trusted in him since I was very young, however, I put my faith and Christianity on the back burner in college. I was a Christian in all my beliefs and I knew God in my heart, but I was not living out his commandments in my everyday life. For a number of personal reasons (fear of loosing friends, being seen as judgmental and ‘too religious’/boring) I have not made pleasing God, being obedient to Him and sharing my faith with others a priority in my life.

After being hardheaded and living for myself for so long (and also facing the inevitable consequences of such actions) I am beginning a new direction in my life and I hope to never look back. I am striving everyday to submit more to His will and live for Him.

LIVE STREAM! [KALEIDOSCOPE] Full Measure A Cappella + Jason Min

Full Measure Fall 2010 Presents: "Kaleidoscope"
Guest performance by Jason Min!

Concert TONIGHT:  December 4th, Saturday 7:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Dunlop Auditorium
36th and Spruce Street, Hamilton Walk

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EVERYDAY PROCESS @ANTIOCH OF CALVARY CHAPEL

On Saturday June 26, 2010, Antioch of Calvary Chapel (4721 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19139) presented "An Angoon Missions Benefit Concert." Some the artists that ministered were Elisha, Everyday Process, Mark Arthur, God’s Servant, Eternal Life Music, Nicole Danielle, Tragic Hero, Iyso, Darryl Powell, Antioch Worship Team, & more! Below you can find footage of part 1 & part 2 of Everyday Process & check the following link to learn more about AngoonclickAlivehereProject.

BLACK FRIDAY COCKTAIL [YAVES PRINCE AMONG THIEVES 2] + Street Pastor Freestyle

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Prince Among Thieves 2 drops 12-01-10! But here is an appetizer. It's a free mixtape from www.thestreetpastor.com & www.extraproper.com, & check Yaves the Street Pastor's freestyle below:

[KALEIDOSCOPE] Full Measure A Cappella + Jason Min [December 4; 7-9PM]

Full Measure Fall 2010 Presents: "Kaleidoscope"

Guest performance by Jason Min!(PRE-VIEW ALBUM BELOW)

The brightest color on the spectrum

I met Sam (the brother with the beard and The Hundreds cap) a couple days ago in a sneaker shop in Coventry. It's always interesting meeting folks who's work you are familiar with/a fan of, and I never quite know what to expect, but dude was actually pretty cool. It warms my heart to see folks putting out artful, creative work for God's glory. This video is vicious!

[November 26] Lifted Part 3; Black Friday Edition

"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all [men] unto me." - John 12:32

"SHOP then ROCK" - This is the 3rd installment of Prayz1's concert series. It's going down Black Friday with special guests Justin Savage, Brandon Camphor & One Way, and Thomas Clay. Of course Prayz1 and Tha Underdogz are preparing something special just for YOU. The cost is $10, or $7 with a donated used cell phone for our Anita Campaign (domestic abuse). There's also an open mic opportunity. You don't want to miss this one. 

PRAYZ1: www.prayz1.com

THOMAS CLAY: www.reverbnation.com/thomasclay

JUSTIN SAVAGE: www.songsavvymusic.com

BRANDON CAMPHOR & ONE WAY: www.bc1way.com

[December 10] "The Encore" Concert [P4CM + Masters College + Reach Records]

"The Encore" Concert

Don't miss the last Reach Records concert of 2010! After touring all over the United States, LeCrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, Sho Baraka, and DJ Official will be back for one last show in SoCal....and they're bringing special guest THI'SL with them!!

As a special bonus, Reach Records and Reach Life Ministries have agreed to speak and conduct a live Q&A interview in chapel at The Master's College that same morning. (check the itinerary below)

[November 26] Black Friday Treasure Hunt!

SOOOO, Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the US (which falls on November 26th this year), traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season (wikipedia.com)...but if you're not in America, don't worry, THIS IS ABOUT THE WORLD!

Matthew 13:44 "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

The following information comes from Brianna, fellow member of the Christian Carpologist (www.carpologist.blogspot.com) team:

My testimony, pt. 1

I began writing my testimony down about 2 months ago, and neglected to put it up on the blog.The entire thing is a bit long, so I've decided to split it into two separate posts. I sincerely hope that this encourages someone out there. Be blessed.

JBB

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[November 28] The Encounter; TWyse + Brandon Camphor & One Way

Calling out to the DMV!!! We're headed your way this Thanksgiving weekend to praise JEHOVAH RAPHA (OUR HEALER) THEclickhereENCOUNTER w/ BrandonclickhereCamphor & OneclickhereWay, Tyroneclickhere"TWyse" Smack, & Brian Sessions! You won't want to miss THIS!

Sunday, November 28 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm 

Hope Christian Church

6251 Ammendale Rd

Beltsville, MD