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Kung Fu Panda finds Inner Peace…

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:11:32 -0500

Have you seen part 2? Po and the gang are dispatched to save China but Po cannot defeat his enemy unless he finds “inner peace”. Through a series of events that unravel his tragic past, Po is faced with the realization that he doesn’t know who he really is. For Po, accepting his past and deciding to move forward were keys to his inner peace. Can this be the same for you and I?

Surely, accepting our past (which can contain very painful and disappointing memories) and choosing to move forward, can act as a catalyst and prepare our mind and heart toward forgiveness however, that is only a step toward peace.

The Bible speaks about a peace that surpasses all understanding. Not the kind of peace you receive when you have paid all your bills; you and I both know that is short lived. No, not the kind of peace you feel when you finally have your room or house cleaned and organized; just give it a week.

Check out what Jesus says about this…

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

What a promise right? Then He challenges the way we humans give and says he doesn’t give the way this world gives. See, God knows the condition of our hearts and knows that when we give there is a motive behind it, whether it is for pleasure, fame or recognition. Jesus wants to make sure we know we can trust Him and that He makes good on his promises; unlike many we know who have broke them.

Ask yourself one question… What are you looking for? What is it that you long for and desire for deep within your soul, within your heart, within all that makes you, you. Take the time to writes those words down. My words were acceptance, peace, love and accomplishment. My dear one, Jesus gives us all this plus an eternity with Him in Heaven. Nothing on this earth can match that.

What you desire is only found in a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Boldly and confidently, I write this to you as He has and continues to provide me with the peace & love I have longed for my entire life.

Seek Him…

Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

For His Fame,
Vanessa Cruz
Founder, Live Revolution

We, however, are citizens of heaven. We look forward to the Lord...

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:06:22 -0400

We, however, are citizens of heaven. We look forward to the Lord Jesus Christ coming from heaven as our Savior. Phil 3:20

GOSSIP KILLS.

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:16:00 -0400

Proverbs 18:21 says the tongue has the power of LIFE and DEATH. You can choose to speak words of Life which are uplifting, encouraging and edifying in nature, or you can choose words that bring Death, which are hateful, belittling, demeaning and slanderous in nature.

Beware of those in your life or in your circle that breed and foster DEATH from their tongues. The word of God gives us guidance on how to interact with such a person:

He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, therefore do not associate with a gossip. Proverbs 20:19

How do you deal with a gossiper who is gossiping about you?

As usual the word of God gives us guidance and direction:
If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector. Matthew 18:15

And how would you treat a pagan (a non-Christian or worshiper of other gods) or a tax collector (often perceived as one who lied or extorted money from the people)?

Like any other unbeliever; with mercy and grace, knowing that; “Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:25

Have you been participating in Gossip?

Then, “Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. 2 Tim 2:16

As believers we must… “Do our best to present ourselves to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of Truth. 2 Tim 2:15

This study has definitely ministered to me and I hope to you.

Live the Revolution, Vanessa Cruz

"I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. I need..."

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:02:12 -0400

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I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford.

I need Thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain.

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- Annie Hawks

"Meeting physical needs alone does not get people to follow God. Whether hungry, full, rich or poor,..."

Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:55 -0400

““Meeting physical needs alone does not get people to follow God. Whether hungry, full, rich or poor, humans remain in rebellion against God without the power of the Gospel.””

- KP Yohannan

mysteryofmercy: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Sun, 22 May 2011 23:45:36 -0400

mysteryofmercy:

2 Corinthians 5:17

There is Hope in Jesus Christ.

Thu, 19 May 2011 10:54:23 -0400

There is Hope in Jesus Christ.

Need advice? Just ask

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:12:13 -0400

Need advice? Just ask

"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but..."

Mon, 16 May 2011 22:53:00 -0400

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but because I see everything by it.”

- C.S Lewis

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Sun, 15 May 2011 22:26:35 -0400

"Where does your security lie? Is God your refuge, your hiding place, your stronghold, your shepherd,..."

Sun, 15 May 2011 17:55:01 -0400

“Where does your security lie? Is God your refuge, your hiding place, your stronghold, your shepherd, your counselor, your friend, your redeemer, your saviour, your guide? If He is, you don’t need to search any further for security.”

- Elisabeth Elliot

Working with girlsfor them to get to know Jesus, their first love, what an opportunity! I'm a long way from Chicago but I going to pray for you, your girls and the work God has entrusted in your care.

"The LORD bless you and keep you;the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."
Numbers 6:24-26

Junnel from the Philippines.

Sun, 15 May 2011 13:03:50 -0400

Junnel!

So good to hear from you and thank you for the prayers! Our first mentoring group begins May 28th and we just had out first young womens conference April 23rd- check out our highlight video http://www.youtube.com/user/LiveRevolutionTV! We are VERY excited for what the Lord is doing in this ministry!

We are also new to tumblr and have been trying to figure out how someone could ask us a question on here given our theme doesn’t have a “ask me anything” button! How did you figure that out?? =)

We look forward to read what the Lord places on your heart through your tumblr and so glad we could connect with other saints through here. Thanks again for your prayers! ttys!

For His Fame,

Live Revolution <3

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Sat, 14 May 2011 11:04:43 -0400

"You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you."

Wed, 11 May 2011 22:45:00 -0400

““You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.””

- Saint Augustine

Thoughts, devotions & other: They devoted themselves..

Wed, 11 May 2011 19:17:44 -0400

Thoughts, devotions & other: They devoted themselves..:

adrielcross:

Monday May 9th 2011

I hate to break it to you, but..

We’ve got it flipped. We believe in order to know God we’ve got to be at ‘church’ yet in reality, when a personal meeting with Jesus takes place ‘church’ is just a part of that new nature!

It doesn’t have to be texted,emailed OR reminded. A…

Must read blog on giving up “church”.

THIS IS TRUTH.

Fri, 06 May 2011 14:44:39 -0400

THIS IS TRUTH.

1st Annual Live Revolution Conference Highlight Video

Wed, 04 May 2011 19:50:22 -0400

1st Annual Live Revolution Conference Highlight Video

"We have become so accustomed to hearing preachers or expositors, as important as that is, that many..."

Tue, 03 May 2011 11:06:24 -0400

“We have become so accustomed to hearing preachers or expositors, as important as that is, that many in the process have abandoned the grand privilege of personally hearing from God’s Word daily.”

- Ravi Zacharias

Pray for ANGUISH? - Vanessa Cruz

Mon, 02 May 2011 15:43:43 -0400

Whatever happened to Anguish in the house of God? Whatever happened to anguish in ministry? -David Wilkerson

I have been troubled for the past two days after listening to David Wilkerson’s sermon on Anguish. He describes how the church today is powerless and full of entertainment…and we know all this already. But what is going to change this??

He goes on to describe the type of men God chose to work through in the Bible. He would find a praying man and literally baptize him in anguish. Nehemiah for example was not a preacher; he was a career man but a praying man. He found a man who would not have a flash of emotion or a sudden burst of concern and let it die.

Now God has my serious attention on this matter and has led me to begin to read K.P. Yohannan’s book Revolution in World Missions. Again, the Lord shows me an example of ANGUISH.

Yohannan was not born with any particular burden for Asia, actually it was quite the opposite. He was young and very shy. So shy, he describes himself not being able to look at his own friends in the eye while talking to them. Yet while on a mission trip he felt the Lord leading him to preach openly… drenched with sweat and tears one night… he realized he was acting just as Moses had and was doubting God’s ability to speak through him. He knelt beside his bed and said “Lord God, I’ll give myself to speak for You—but help me to know that You’re with me.”

In the morning he woke up completely different and saw India in a whole new way… through the eyes of God. He describes it as such:

As I walked outside, the Indian street scenes looked the same as before: Children ran between the legs of people and cows, pigs and chickens wandered about, vendors carried baskets of bright fruit and flowers on their heads. I loved them all with a supernatural, unconditional love I’d never felt before. It was as if God had removed my eyes and replaced them with His so I could see people as the heavenly Father sees them—lost and needy but with potential to glorify and reflect Him. I walked to the bus station. My eyes filled with tears of love. I knew that these people were all going to hell—and I knew God did not want them to go there. Suddenly I had such a burden for these masses that I had to stop and lean against a wall just to keep my balance. This was it: I knew I was feeling the burden of love God feels for the lost multitudes of India. His loving heart was pounding within mine, and I could hardly breathe. The tension was great. I paced back and forth restlessly to keep my knees from knocking in fright. “Lord!” I cried. “If you want me to do something, say it, and give me courage.”

He then began to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the first time in that marketplace to all who would hear.

Anguish… its different than concern. It’s more than standing for a cause. It’s being filled with the very heart of God on a matter bigger than yourself. As Wilkerson would say, it’s the very agony of God’s heart.

Any ministry, any church, any initiative birthed out of anything other than anguish my friend, is birthed out of selfish ambition and vain conceit.

I pray for anguish and I pray you do as well.

…their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames. 1 Cor 3:13-14

With Love in Christ, V.Cruz

"The winds of God are always blowing, but you must set the sails."

Mon, 02 May 2011 11:35:23 -0400

““The winds of God are always blowing, but you must set the sails.””