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Thursday, December 31st 2009

22:12:30

Ending and Beginning

Ending and Beginning

Philippians 3:13-14

 

Some things have to come to an end before they can ever begin, many of us still live in the past. We grieve over bad choices. We rehearse our failures, past mistakes, and sins over and over to ourselves. We face the danger of looking back instead of ahead. Too often we have allowed ourselves to become just shells of what we were. When this happens and a backward look is taken, too often, we just want to go on living in the past instead of facing the present.

This word “forget” literally means to forget upon or over. That is, we are to forget in consequence of something else. We can get over past hurts because of something more important. Since forgiveness is ours by maturity in Christ, Christ then becomes the center of our life. 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Once we confess our sin we should never look back on that sin. Once others have confessed their sin we should never hold them to their sin. That takes strong faith. It is a matter of believing in God, not ourselves. We will never grow or mature spiritually as a believer as long as we refuse to forget. Spiritual growth is impossible with such an attitude. Temporal spiritual death occurs in the believer heart because he/she wants to punish themselves or the other person for what has happen in their lives. They do not want to release the anger or past hurt.

The Apostle Paul sets forth two perspectives in Philippians 3:13-14, those things which are behind and "those things which are ahead." Some live in the past but Paul is plainly saying that we should put those things behind us and press forward to live in the future with Christ and not the pass. This is the choice every Christian must make, if we are to grow in Christ we must look ahead or remain in the past.  Paul like many of us had a choice to make in his life.  His past, with its success and its shame, he chose to forget.  What mattered to him most was keeping his eyes on the goal of gaining Christ’s approval. 

It is the devil's business to distract us from the goal. If we take time to answer the bystanders, the critics, we lose precious time and focus. If we indulge ourselves with anger, we will not bury our past regrets. From Paul example, we as God’s Children need to forget past hurts, disappointments, defeats, betrayals, and move on. Burying the past will liberate us from the bondage of thinking about it. We are then free from living with it. It is not enough to forget the things of the past. We should focus on things ahead. There are mountains and hills that we have yet to climb, oceans to swim, places to see, and a God to know. There is so much God has in store for us, but we cannot and should not waste time on past failures. We should invite God to bury our past and push back our horizons. Imagine the wonderful things God could do for us if we would only allow him? We will get the prize when we reach the goal. We look for our Savior's words, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things" (Matt. 25:21).

The best is yet ahead for us, the children of God. The best and most fruitful years are yet before us, so bring an end to the past and begin enjoying your wonderful life that God has given you. 

 ©By: Dr. Christopher D. Handy

 

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Monday, October 26th 2009

21:11:34

Prayer Is What It's Going To Take…

Prayer is what it's going to take…

Folks, If you have not noticed...few Presidents have ever worked this hard for our country, having to deal with such hatred and ill will.  Many wonder
, does he ever sleep? Only God can sustain such energy, knowledge and person. Will you please join in this prayer?




Let's keep this going!

Lord,
We pray for optimum health, mental clarity and political prosperity for President Barack H. Obama. We pray that what he lacks in political 'experience' you make up for with supernatural wisdom and power.

We also pray that when his enemies come upon him they will stumble and fall; and that your love will fill his heart to the end that 'Your will' be done through him.

We pray mightily for his protection. As we plead the Blood of your son, Jesus, over him and his family. We reverently ask you to dispatch legions of angels to protect them from all hurt, harm, danger as he serves as the President of the United States of America .

We thank you and praise you for answering our sincere prayers, in Jesus’ precious name,
  AMEN

All you are asked to do is keep this circulating if you are so inclined.
May God bless and keep you...
--
Romans 8v28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,
to them who are the called according to his purpose.*





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Sunday, September 13th 2009

18:41:03

Be The Difference You Want To See In The World!

Be The Difference You Want To See

In The World! Begin Now!!!

 

In January of 2008 in Monroe, Louisiana a youth mentoring program was terminated; effecting over 108 at-risk youths and their families. This unique and extremely effective mentoring program was helping poor and disadvantaged youths succeed in school and society; its abrupt bureaucratic cancellation has devastated the community.

Mentor, Coordinator and Youth Program Creator and Facilitator, Christopher Handy is shocked; “After 6 years of hard work and dedication to creating a successful mentoring program that aided at-risk youths in challenging areas to succeed, I am devastated by its cancellation; due only to misguided budget cuts. Thanks to this program, dozens and dozens young people were making a change in their lives, furthering their education and contributing positively to the community. It is beyond me, why such a successful program would be canceled.”

This very special mentoring program provided youths with the tools for success; demonstrating higher academics, lower dropout rates and a greater ability to work together as a community.  http://justiceforchrishandy.homestead.com

 

Within three months of the termination of this program, many of the youths have become hopeless, while many others have begun to skip school, violate curfews, turn to violence and even commit crimes.

 

These youths are desperately seeking a better way of life but without proper guidance through an effective mentoring program, they are vulnerable to an environment that perpetuates violence, crime and lack of education.

 

While this unique program matched youths with volunteers from the community for a one on one relationship, bimonthly workshops were given on various subjects such as; education, personal hygiene, anti-violence, anger management, employment preparation, cultural enrichment, social etiquette and community beautification.

 

 

Rev. Chris Handy single“handedly” made a huge difference

in his community; now he needs your help!

  Here is your chance to help Rev. Chris Handy,

so that he can help the Youth of Monroe, Louisiana.

Donations needed for:

• lease a building or space large enough to hold workshops and seminars.

• Equipment; such as a digital projector, laptop computer, life skills material, visual aids to combat smoking, drugs, teen age pregnancy, and STDs.

• Funding to bring in top notch Empowerment Educators.

 

 

Go to: 

 http://icanmentoringprogram.homestead.com to make your donation of

$5.00 - $10.00 - $15.00 - $20.00 - $100.00 or more.

You may contact:

Rev. Christopher Handy

P.O. Box 7514

Monroe, LA. 71211

Or by e-mail at   icanmentoringprogram@gmail.com  or call him at 318-280-6110 to offer your help in other ways. All help is extremely appreciated.

We can change the world one child at a time. Here’s your chance to join us to make a difference in the world.

Leave No child Behind. Your Help is desperately needed!

Be The Difference You Want To See In The World! Begin Now!

 

 

 

 

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Sunday, May 10th 2009

22:29:48

We Shall Overcome, Change Has Come!!!

We Shall Overcome, Change Has Come!!!

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Monday, February 23rd 2009

20:19:25

Journey-A Tribute To Barack Obama

 

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Sunday, October 12th 2008

03:00:48

Take 6 Sings "Lamb Of God

 

Take 6 Sings "Lamb Of God"

 

 

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Thursday, October 9th 2008

18:36:07

"MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB"

 

"MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB"

 

BARBARA GLOVER JONES SINGING "MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB...

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Saturday, May 3rd 2008

16:30:08

Book Announcement!!!

Book Announcement!!!

 

 

Do not be afraid to change your life and your world, I say do not be afraid. 
Emerging Christian Author Rev. Christopher D. Handy proudly announces the long awaited release of his newest book; "Readings For The Soul".
In this powerful book, Dr. Handy shares encouraging messages to empower people and the Church to change from the inside out so that they can change the world.
Written from the heart of the author directly to you, this new and exciting book shares powerful insights and basic biblical principles to empower you to overcome fear and take charge of your life.
Rev. Handy says, "We must never be afraid to change our world and generate wonderful opportunities to enhance the quality of your life for all of humanity.  Humanity must choose to receive GOD’S best and allow Him to create a new thing within us, Do Not Be Afraid."

You can go to my personal site at http://www.revchristopherhandy.com    or http://www.readingsforthesoul.bookscapes.com   If you go the the second site you can download the e-book. 
Please sign Rev. Handy's guestbook at http://www.revchristopherhandy.com   If you have any questions please contact Rev. Handy.   I thank you and God Bless...

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Monday, July 30th 2007

18:03:01

Remember To Say A Prayer For Darfur

Remember To Say A Prayer For Darfur

St. Matthew 5:4

 

The crisis in Darfur, in western Sudan, has led to some of the worst human rights abuses imaginable, including widespread murder, rape, abduction and forced displacement. A Genocide has unfolded, while the world watches and refuses to say anything. The Bush’s administration, thus far has offered only empty rhetoric and idle threats.  The failure of the international community to act is costing the lives of thousands.

The conflict in Darfur has led to the death of over 400,000 men, women, and children. Over 2.5 million people have been forced to flee from their homes.  Innocent civilians have died as a result of both deliberate and random attacks. Not since the genocide in Rwanda in 1994 has the world seen such a depiction of slaughter, rape, starvation, and displacement as is happening right now in Darfur. Countless women and girls have been and are being raped. Hundreds of villages have been bombed and burned; water sources and food stocks have been destroyed, property and livestock looted. Mosques, schools, and hospitals have been burned to the ground.

President Omar El Bashir's of the Sudanese government in Khartoum is behind all of this tragedy or ethnic cleansing. His group has a strong Arab character and derives most of his support from the north of the country, which is largely Arab. The Sudanese government sees the people in Darfur as a major threat, and has funded, armed, and recruited militias such as the Janjaweed from local Arab tribes.

The Janjaweed, a ruthless band whose name means "devils on horseback", have murdered and forced millions of Darfuris to flee their homes for crowded refugee camps, where they continue to suffer extreme deprivation, disease and continued violent attacks.

Many refugee families are headed up by women with no form of income, as the men have been killed trying to defend their homes and villages. There are also many orphans who have lost or been separated from their parents during attacks. Large parts of Darfur are desert, and conditions are difficult and dangerous during the best of times. Even when the villages are left intact, many refugees are unwilling to return to Darfur unless there is security in place to protect them. If they were to return to their homes villages, they would be killed. The deadly combination of the Janjaweed and the regional drought have made these the very worst of times for the people of Darfur.

This conflict will not be solved quickly in Darfur. Armed intervention by a combined African Union/UN peacekeeping force is not viable without arriving first at a political treaty, expressed in a peace agreement. This will require the most vigorous diplomatic and economic initiatives aimed at bringing Khartoum and the rebels to the bargaining table.

In the meantime what can you and I do to help? As Christians we should not just carelessly stand by and watch while innocent people continue to face inhuman suffering and death.

In the midst of all this suffering, Jesus is calling us to examine ourselves.  He commands us to let His Spirit search our hearts and show us where we are wrong.  We must be Christ like and envision a world in which the Christian community is willing and able to protect civilians from genocide and mass atrocities. Our mission should be to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop the suffering. Our primary focus now is on the Darfur genocide; our larger goal is to help build a permanent anti-genocide society that transforms “Never Again” from a promise we make into a commitment we keep.

The teachings of Jesus Christ are simple today as they were over 2,000 years ago, but are very much needed during this critical time in our society.  Darfur needs us and each day that we sit back and do nothing more innocent lives are lost.  The only assurance we have and the people of Darfur have at this time is the Divine comfort in the peace of knowing and trusting God. So where ever you are please stop and remember the people of Darfur in your prayers, worship services, and your thoughts. 

                                                                  ©By: Rev. Christopher D. Handy

People displaced by the Darfur genocide

http://www.24hoursfordarfur.org/main.php

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Tuesday, August 1st 2006

11:58:10

A Prayer For Peace

A Prayer For Peace

 

Send Thy peace O Lord, which is
perfect and everlasting,
that our souls may radiate peace.

Send Thy peace O Lord, that we
may think, act and speak harmoniously.

Send Thy peace O Lord, that we
may be contented and thankful for
Thy bountiful gifts.

Send Thy Peace O Lord, that we may be
able to do good towards our fellowman
and all of humanity in Love.

Send Thy peace O Lord, that amidst
our worldly strife, we may enjoy Thy bliss.

Send Thy peace O Lord, that we
may endure all, tolerate all, in the thought of
Thy grace and mercy.

Send Thy peace O Lord, that our lives
may become a Divine vision and in Thy light,
all darkness may vanish.

Send Thy Peace O Lord that all wars may come
to an end and harmony pass through the earth.

Send Thy peace O Lord, Our Father and All Mighty creator,
that we Thy children on Earth may all
unite in one family.

 

We ask all of this in the mighty and precious name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN

 

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