Be The Best You

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Here is an article by an unknown author that I wanted to share.

A man was hired to paint a boat. As asked, he brought his paint and brushes and began to paint the boat bright red.

While painting, he noticed a small hole in the hull and repaired it. When he finished painting, he received his money and left.

The boat owner came to the painter the next day and presented him with another check, much higher than the amount agreed upon.

Surprised, he said, “You've already paid me for painting the boat.”

“But this is not for the paint job. It's for repairing the hole in the boat.”

“Ah! But it was such a small service, and certainly, it's not worth paying me such a high amount for something so insignificant.”

“My dear friend, you do not understand. When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention the hole. When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and went on a fishing trip. 

They did not know that there was a hole and I was not at home at that time. When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was desperate because I remembered that the boat had a hole.

Imagine my relief and joy when I saw them returning from fishing. Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole!

You see, now, what you did? You saved the life of my children! I do not have enough money to pay your 'small' good deed.”

The seemingly small details make a huge difference....be the best you!

William James Roop

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango

Brother Roop teaches the Bible

Books by William Roop

Atheists Last Words

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Here are some interesting last words of a few atheists.

Founder of the Church Of Satan, the famous satanist, Anton Szandor LaVey’s last death bed words were, “Oh my, oh my, what have I done! There’s something very wrong, there’s something very wrong, there’s something very wrong!”

Voltaire (1694–1778), an atheist, said, “I am abandoned by God and man! I shall go to hell! O Jesus Christ!”

David Hume (1711–1776), an atheist, said while dying in utter despair, “I am in the flames!”

Sir Thomas Scott (1808–1878), an atheist, said, “Until this moment I thought there was neither a God nor a hell. Now I know and feel that there is both, and I am doomed to perdition by the just judgement of the Almighty.”

Eternity is too long to be wrong!!!  

Be informed.. Don’t wait until it’s too late. God is real!

William James Roop

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango

Brother Roop teaches the Bible

Books by William Roop

The Nature Of Rejection

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Here is an article by Derek Prince that I wanted to share.

THE NATURE OF REJECTION

ln most all of us have experienced rejection at one time or another, but many of us have not understood its nature or its effects. The rejection may have been something relatively minor—or it may have been so devastating that it affected your whole life and all your relationships.

Here are some common examples: you were not chosen to play on a school sports team; your first boyfriend failed to show up for an important date and never gave you a reason; you were not accepted at the college of your choice; you were laid off from your job for no good reason—they said   you were “redundant.”

Far worse than these examples is the pain that comes because you never felt love from your father, because you sensed your mother didn’t want you, or because your marriage ended in divorce.

Experiences such as these leave permanent wounds, whether you are aware of them or not. But I have good news for you! God can heal you from the wounds that come from rejection, help you to accept yourself, and enable you to show His love to others. However, before you can receive His help, you must recognize the nature of your problem.

Rejection can be defined as believe the Devil has some foreknowledge. He knows God wants to use you, and he has struck his blow first. In a way, it is a kind of twisted compliment.

It means that Satan is afraid of what you can become in Christ. So, do not be discouraged. In my experience, I have found that the people who have been the lowest often end up the highest. The Scriptures tell us, "He who humbles himself will be exalted" (Luke 18:14 NIV).

There is a verse in Matthew that I believe describes how Jesus feels toward you:

But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them...

(Matt. 9:36a NKJV)

The Greek word translated "compassion" is amazingly powerful. It implies a forceful, physical reaction in a person's body in the abdominal area. It is a reaction so strong that it demands a response. A person who is "moved with compassion" cannot stand by and observe. He must do something. Why was Jesus so moved?

...because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.

(Matt. 9:36b NKJV).

That is just how you may feel: weary, harried, frustrated, perplexed, fearful, anxious, burdened down. Jesus sees you, just as He saw the multitudes. He has compassion for you. He is longing to heal you where you hurt the most.First, we must understand the true nature of rejection. How does rejection occur? What causes the wounding? When we answer these questions, then we can ask, How can wounds of rejection be treated?

About 1964, I often found myself ministering to people who were bound by addictions to substances such as nicotine or alcohol. Very quickly, however, I discovered that addictions such as these are merely twigs that have sprouted from a branch. Normally, the branch that supports them is some form of frustration.

Therefore, the practical solution is to deal with the branch. When the branch of frustration is cut off, dealing with the twigs of addiction is relatively easy. As I continued to wrestle with people's personal problems, I gradually worked my way down the trunk of the tree until I came to the part of the tree that lies below the surface—that is, the roots. It is here that God seeks to work in our lives.

And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. (Matt. 3:10 NKJV).

From where is the tree cut down? From the roots. When I got down below the surface, I made a discovery that surprised me at first. One of the most common roots of all personal problems is rejection. I reached this conclusion, not as a sociologist or as a psychologist, but as a preacher and a Bible teacher.

Have you ever seen a small child in his father's arms? One little hand clutches the lapel of his father's jacket while his head is pressed against that strong, protective chest. Pressures and tensions may be all around, but the child is not threatened. His face registers total security. He is where he belongs—in his Daddy's arms.

God designed human nature so that every baby born into the world would crave this kind of security. A child can never truly be satisfied, fulfilled, or secure without parental love, particularly love from a father. Any person who has been deprived of this kind of love is inevitably exposed to the wound of rejection. Almost an entire generation of American fathers have failed their children. Thus, we have a generation of young people whose deepest, most basic problem is rejection.

William James Roop

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango

Brother Roop teaches the Bible

Books by William Roop

The Forgiveness Of Jesus

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Here is a cute little story about faith by an unknown author.

In the west during the torrential spring rains, the rivers frequently rise and flood the lowlands. There was a little girl who lived In the valley of one of these mighty rivers and one weekend she was going with her parents to visit friends. As she was packing, she placed her dearest possession in her suitcase---a little rag doll. She had made it with her own hands and cared for it with a mother’s love. But her mother told her she could not bring it with her because it was too dirty, threadbare and falling apart. Reluctantly, she left it home.

Over the weekend, a sudden storm hit the valley and the river reached over it banks and flooded all the homes The little girl stood on the hillside looking down into the flooded valley, all she could think of was her little rag doll. When she could return home she rushed into her room, and her worst fear was realized--the flood had washed away her little rag doll.

One day while she was in town, she happened to pass a salvage store where objects found in the muddy debris were sold to raise money for the flood victims To her surprise and overwhelming joy, there wee her little rag doll with a price tag on it---25 cent. She had not money of her own, she went back home and helped her mother clean up. She earned a few pennies, she also helped the neighbors and earned a few more pennies. Finally, she had her 25 cents. She rushed to the store and placed her little sacrifice on the counter and claimed her doll. As she walked from the store clutching her treasure in her arms, she was heard to say, "I made you, I lost you, I bought you back and now you are really mine!"

William James Roop

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango

Brother Roop teaches the Bible

Books by William Roop

How The Blood Of The Jesus Works For Us

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Here is an article by Derek Prince.

HOW THE BLOOD OF JESUS WORKS FOR US.

 1.REDEMPTION ~ It means been bought back.

Ephesians 1:7 1; Peter 1:18-19; ( Psalm 107:2).

CONFESSION: Through the blood of Jesus I have been redeemed out of the hand of the devil.

2.CLEANSING ~ Us you walk in the light the blood of Jesus continue to clean you.

1 John 1:7; (Psalm 51:7).

CONFESSION: While I walk in the light, the blood of Jesus cleansing me from my sins now and continually.

3. JUSTIFICATION ~ To make righteous.

Romans 5:9; (Isaiah 61:10).

CONFESSION: Through the blood of Jesus, I am Justify, acquitted,not guilty, made righteous just as if I have never sinned.

4.SANCTIFICATION ~ To make saintly or holy.

Hebrews 13:12; Hebrews 12:10.

CONFESSION: Through the blood of Jesus, I am sanctify, made holy, set apart to God,separated from sin,made holy with God holiness.

5. Life ~Devine Life , the life of God.

John 6:53-57; 1 Corinthians 10:16; 1 Corinthians 11:23; ( leviticus 17:11).

CONFESSION: LORD Jesus, when we receive your blood, in it we receive your life , the life of God, divine life, eternal life, endless life. Thank You LORD.

6. INTERCESSION~ The blood of Jesus plead on your behalf. Hebrews 22:24.

CONFESSION: Thank You LORD, that even when I cannot pray, the blood of Jesus I pleading for me in heaven.

7. WE HAVE ACCESS ~ access to the presence of God. Hebrews 10:19

CONFESSION: Thank You LORD, that through the sprinkled blood of Jesus, I have an access into your presence into the holies place in the universe.

 •But remember we overcome Satan on the blood of the Lamb and by want a word of our testimony ~ Revelation 12:11

William James Roop

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango

Brother Roop teaches the Bible

Books by William Roop

Are You Depressed?

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Here is an article by Mary Bjohns.

"Have you ever felt like your life is formless, dark, and chaotic, just like the Earth was  in the beginning? Remember, in the midst of all that mess, God spoke and created something amazing. 

In Genesis 1:3, it says, 'And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.' God didn't dwell on the chaos; He focused on what He wanted to see. He used the power of His words to shape His desired reality.

Beloved, in the midst of your storms, darkness, and chaos, what do you want to see in your life? Just as God created order out of chaos, we too have that creative ability within us.

Instead of dwelling on what's not working in your life, speak life into those situations. Use your words to command a shift.  Declare blessings, healing, success, and peace over your life in the mighty Name of Jesus!

Remember, in 1 John 4:17, it says, 'As He is, so are we in this world.' We are heirs of God and co-creators with Him. Tap into that power today. Speak life, speak positivity, speak blessings. Watch as your words shape your reality and align it with God's divine plan for you.

Don't underestimate the power of your words. Speak with faith, knowing that God is working alongside you to bring forth His will in your life. You have the authority to command your circumstances to change.

 Believe it, declare it, and watch miracles unfold.

William James Roop

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango

Brother Roop teaches the Bible

Books by William Roop

Keep It Simple

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Here is a funny story about a smart lady.

WALKER COUNTY LAKE CATFISH TOURNAMENT ANGLERS CRYING FOUL AFTER 70 YEAR OLD WOMAN WINS TOURNAMENT WITH A CANE POLE AND A ZIPLOCK BAG FULL OF GRAVY TRAIN

JASPER - Participants in the annual Walker County Lake Catfish Tournament are crying foul tonight after a 70 year old Jasper woman bested the next closest competitor by 12 lbs while using nothing but a cane pole, and Gravy Train dog food as bait.

One competitor with whom we spoke had this to say, "I have the very best catfishing equipment that money can buy, the best boat, the best rods, the best electronics. There ain't no way that old lady beat me with a stick and some dog food, no way. Something smells fishy here, and it ain't my stinkbait."

Others say that it is not unusual for "Ms. Minnie" as she is lovingly called by lake patrons to weigh in her limit at least five days a week.

"Ms. Minnie sure can catch 'em. She always leaves the lake with enough catfish, and shellcrackers to feed five people. Ms. Minnie wouldn't cheat, those men just ain't as good at fishing as they think they are."

William James Roop

Hospice Care and Dying

The Trucking Tango

Brother Roop teaches the Bible

Books by William Roop