tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489192737820490072024-03-19T03:58:24.508-07:00little ripples in the streamdebrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-3644868184042295942012-03-02T15:11:00.001-08:002012-03-02T17:13:57.148-08:00Rick Santorum-Priority 1- Repeal ObamacareThe<a href="http://www.lifenews.com/2012/03/01/senate-defeats-blunt-amendment-to-stop-obama-hhs-mandate/" target="_blank"> Blunt amendment</a> failed to get passed in the Senate. The Blunt Amendment would protect the conscience rights of those who purchase insurance. This amendment is needed because of President Obama's mandate that all employers must purchase health insurance plans that provides coverage that includes abortion inducing drugs. This is about religious freedom which according to our constitution is to be protected. Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum has fought and will continue to fight for the freedoms we are guaranteed by our constitution. He has sponsored and co-sponsored: <a href="http://www.ricksantorum.com/santorum-record-defending-dignity-every-human-life" target="_blank">The Workplace Religious Freedom Act, Abortion Non-Discrimination Act and Health Care Entity Protection Act while he served in Congress. </a> Santorum stands with the founders of our country and their respect toward religious freedom. Read more here <a href="http://www.ricksantorum.com/oped/mr-president-talk-cheap" target="_blank">Mr. President, Talk is Cheap</a> Rick Santorum will honor the rights endowed to us by our creator as stated in our constitution and he has said that he will repeal Obamacare --<a href="http://www.ricksantorum.com/repeal-and-replace-obamacare-patient-centered-healthcare" target="_blank">Repeal & Replace</a>. Please help Rick Santorum win the GOP nomination &<a href="http://www.ricksantorum.com/volunteer" target="_blank"> volunteer</a> at <a href="http://ricksantorum.com/">RickSantorum.com</a> .<br />
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<span style="color: red;">This Just In:</span> Mitt Romney Urged Obama to Follow His Example & Mandate Health Care. Read More on <a href="http://lisagraas.com/blog/2012/03/03/breaking-mitt-romney-urged-obama-to-follow-his-example-and-mandate-healthcare/" target="_blank">The Catholic Bandita</a>debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-1646822221667793512012-02-27T09:25:00.001-08:002012-02-27T10:36:40.101-08:00Our First Sign WaveWe made our signs and the day arrived that it was time to wave them. Saturday February 25th was a very, very windy day in Shirley, N.Y. I've never participated in a sign wave before & was a little nervous. We did the sign wave for about 30 minutes (it was very cold & windy). Admittedly there was not overwhelming show of support for Rick Santorum in my community...I was encouraged there was some who showed their support for him. We'll do this again next week. For more information go here -------> <a href="http://www.ricksantorum.com/national-sign-waves-planned" target="_blank">Rick Santorum Sign Waves </a><br />
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<br />debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com0Shirley, NY, USA40.8014876 -72.867603340.7534086 -72.9465673 40.8495666 -72.7886393tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-5626484780821093632012-02-24T14:37:00.001-08:002012-02-24T19:36:51.228-08:00Rick Santorum fights for strong families, life and the economyFor years Christians have been politically divided. One political party was seen as protecting life in the womb and the other political party was viewed as caring for the elderly, the poor and those in prison. For many years I prayed for a political leader (not necessarily Christian) that would be able to unite those of us who shared Christians values. I believe that God answered my prayer in Senator Rick Santorum as a Presidential candidate. <br />
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Many have said and continue to say that we should not discuss Social Issues; Rick Santorum said that he will not surrender those issues. He is a man of faith and a strong pro-life advocate. As Senator, Santorum authored and championed The Partial Birth Abortion Ban<br />
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He also sponsored Combating Autism Act and legislation for alternatives to Embryonic Stem Cell Research and co-sponsored Human Cloaning Prohibition Act. Rick Santorum continues to fight the good fight everyday. For further information on how Rick Santorum defends life go to <a href="http://www.ricksantorum.com/santorum-record-defending-dignity-every-human-life">SANTORUM'S RECORD OF DEFENDING THE DIGNITY OF EVERY HUMAN LIFE</a><br />
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Rick Santorum was not only one of the writers of the 1996 Welfare Reform bill; he was the floor leader. <i>"In response,(Bob) Dole assigned Santorum to be the floor leader on the bill, a remarkable appointment for Santorum in Haskin’s eyes. “He gets elected to the Senate, he’s not on the finance committee, he’s a freshman, and Dole basically puts him in charge of floor operation on welfare. This is completely unheard of, and the reason he did it is Santorum is really, really smart,” Haskins concludes</i>." <b><a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/287091/santorum-s-fight-welfare-reform-brian-bolduc">SANTORUM'S FIGHT FOR WELFARE REFORM</a></b><br />
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Read<a href="http://www.ricksantorum.com/made-america"> SANTORUM'S MADE IN AMERICA PLAN </a>:it includes bringing Manufacturing Jobs back to America, cutting & simplifying personal income tax and eliminating marriage tax penalties.<br />
<a href="http://www.c-span.org/Campaign2012/Rick-Santorum-Delivers-Economic-Speech/10737428547/">Be sure to watch <b><u>Rick Santorum's first 100 Days Economic Freedom Agenda speech tonight(Feb 24) at 8 EST will be live on C-span.</u></b></a><br />
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Rick Santorum believes that a strong economy is based on strong families. I encourage you to support Rick Santorum for President.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-54300547698916833062012-02-23T22:28:00.000-08:002012-02-23T22:28:32.212-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been posting and tweeting my support for Rick Santorum since November. I even signed up to call from home for the Iowa Caucus. Due to some technical difficulties I only made a few calls. I've emailed and emailed family and friends. Last week I decided that I would participate in Sign Wave for Rick Santorum. I made request for others in my community to join with me on Saturday Feb. 25th. So far no one has responded. Financially speaking it seemed to make sense to make my own sign. </div>
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I am not sure I am bold enough to do this alone. We'll see if my support for Rick Santorum is stronger than my fear. </div>debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-74084049171996141802012-02-18T15:58:00.000-08:002012-02-18T15:58:59.384-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-73597985379160211452010-01-03T16:46:00.001-08:002010-01-03T16:58:25.391-08:00Love Songs<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AQ4NAZPi2js&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AQ4NAZPi2js&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />A few months ago I felt prompted to post this video on my friends page and say that I believed this was a song of her heart to God. Today I am singing right along with Rod & expressing my heart to God. Have I told Him lately that I love Him? I have told Him there is no one else above Him? Yes He does fill my heart with gladness takes away all my sadness. I love how the Lord will stir my heart with secular songs to express love for Him. I enjoy singing love songs to the Lord.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-87195068255484066302009-08-01T11:48:00.001-07:002009-08-01T12:36:47.699-07:00Hebrews 1:4-6<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%201:4-6;&version=31;9;8;51;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HEBREWS 1:4-6 (Multiple versions:King James, NIV, American Standard & New Living translation)</span></a><br /><br />Jesus - better than the angels<br />Inherited a more excellent name<br />For which of the angels said:<br />he at any time this is my son, this day I have begotten thee?<br />I will be to him a father & he shall be to me a son?<br />And when he bringeth the 1st begotten into the world and let all the angels of God worship him<br /><br />Angels are certainly glorious beings and are messengers of the most high God but they are not to be worshiped. We are to worship God and God alone. In this passage we read that God the Father has called Jesus his only begotten son. God the father had declared that the angels of God are to worship Jesus.<br /><br />Even today people will seek and worship angels. They worship the created rather than the creator. We are not called to worship angles. We were created to worship God. Jesus is to be the object of our worship. Be wary of any person, any thing and yes even angels who blind you into idolizing & worshiping them rather than God Almighty. Angels of God will tell you clearly do not bow to nor worship them. Any angel that seeks your worship is not of God. Any messenger that seeks your worship is not of God. Be careful what creeps into your life, ministry and church.<br />God said that his angels are to worship Jesus any angel or messenger who disobeys is a rebellious angel and not of God.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=58&chapter=2&verse=18&version=8;9;31;51"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Col 2:18</span></a>debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-55127842317364286742009-07-18T06:49:00.001-07:002009-07-22T13:08:54.587-07:00Hebrews 1<a href="http://bible.christianity.com/mybst/default.aspx?type=bible&reference=heb%201:1&translation=niv"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HEBREWS 1</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%201;&version=31;49;16;9;51;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">HEBREWS 1 MULTIPLE VERSIONS</span></a><br /><br />1-3<br /><ul id="verseRow1" onmousedown="onStartVerse('1')" onmouseup="onEndVerse('1', '1')"><li id="verseNum_1_1" class="bold">1.</li><li id="verseTxt_1_1">In the past God spoke<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref1_1" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="Jn 9:29; Heb 2:2,3; 4:8; 12:25" /> to our forefathers through the prophets<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref1_2" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="Lk 1:70; Ac 2:30" /> at many times and in various ways,</li></ul> <ul id="verseRow2" onmousedown="onStartVerse('2')" onmouseup="onEndVerse('1', '2')"><li id="verseNum_1_2" class="bold">2.</li><li id="verseTxt_1_2">but in these last days<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref2_4" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="Dt 4:30; Heb 9:26; 1Pe 1:20" /> he has spoken to us by his Son,<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref2_5" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="ver 5; S Mt 3:17; Heb 3:6; 5:8; 7:28" /> whom he appointed heir<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref2_6" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="Ps 2:8; Mt 11:27; S 28:18" /> of all things, and through whom<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref2_7" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="S Jn 1:3" /> he made the universe.<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref2_8" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="Heb 11:3" /></li></ul> <ul id="verseRow3" onmousedown="onStartVerse('3')" onmouseup="onEndVerse('1', '3')"><li id="verseNum_1_3" class="bold">3.</li><li id="verseTxt_1_3">The Son is the radiance of God's glory<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref3_9" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="Jn 1:14" /> and the exact representation of his being,<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref3_10" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="S Jn 14:9" /> sustaining all things<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref3_11" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="Col 1:17" /> by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins,<img src="http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/biblestudytools/skin/CCOM/Icon_CrossRef_wht_bg.gif" id="iconpopupCrossref3_12" style="display: none; padding-right: 2px; cursor: pointer;" longdesc="Tit 2:14; Heb 7:27; 9:11-14" /> he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.</li><li id="verseTxt_1_3">read more @ <a href="http://bible.christianity.com/mybst/default.aspx?type=bible&reference=heb%201:1&translation=niv"><span style="font-weight: bold;">My Bible Study Tools Christianity.com</span></a></li></ul><br />In what ways other than the prophets has God spoken to people? Rahab had said that she and the people had heard of what the Lord has done for His people and they were in fear. So the victories that God obtained for His people were heard by others. Therefore God spoke to people through miraculous victories. Didn't God also communicate to people through creation, the commandments and his judgements? How does God communicate to His people today?<br />What is meant by in the last days he has spoken to us by His Son? What is meant by the last days?debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-77772492388442889682009-06-10T11:19:00.001-07:002009-06-10T11:36:07.055-07:00Exodus 9:8-12<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%209:8-12&version=31"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Exodus 9:8-12</span></a><br /><br />Plague of the Boils on both the Egyptians and animals-Yet Pharaoh's heart is hardened? Pharaoh does not seem to care about all the destruction he is causing. He does not care who it affects-even his magicians who stood by him and went against the Lord God almighty. Pride, Arrogance, Stubboness-sins that keep you from receiving the grace, mercy and forgiveness of our Lord and Savior. Why would anyone continue to follow such a leader? Where is the wisdom in remaining loyal to someone who resist God? The kind of loyalty or love that does not confront sin that supports you in sin is not true loyalty, love,kindness nor compassion toward you. It is certainly not wisdom that keeps you attached to sin. The scripture does not say that the magicians were coerced, forced, theatened nor abused in order to support Pharaoh. It appears that they did so for their own motives and reasonings. To freely support an evil leader in their evil doings is not wise. Resist evil with the Word of God. 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Jireh has been with me since 1994. When I went to the shelter to find a cat...Jireh was at the front desk and the lady that was taking care of her saw me and said this is the cat for you. I said that I would take a look around and then decide. Well every cat that I saw that day was hissing at me and everyone who dared to glance their way. So I quickly returned to the front desk and said to the lady, you're right this is my cat. At the time I took Jireh home I was suffering from a wounded and broken heart, beginning not just a new job but a new career and just moved into a new apartment. That year I also learned how to love gardening. It was a time of new beginnings. Each day was filled with heartache and joy. It was also a year that we had a big earthquake in Calif. and parts of Sherman Oaks looked like a war zone. Jireh was a most interesting companion. The man who broke my heart was still my best friend. We continued to communicate over the phone and mail. I sent him letters of Jireh's adventures and included photos. We then began to see one another as friends. Eighteen months later the man who broke my heart and I were married. Jireh is still with us making each day a new adventure.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-30472730343027831272009-05-27T13:26:00.000-07:002009-05-27T13:44:57.781-07:00Exodus Chap 9<a href="http://nasb.scripturetext.com/exodus/9.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">http://nasb.scripturetext.com/exodus/9.htm</span></a><br /><br />I am still reading and re-reading Exodus chapter 9...so please share your insights/comments on this chapter.<br />9:1-7<br />Pharaohs heart remains hardened and God send Moses to tell Pharaoh to let His people go so that they can serve Him. Pharaoh is told that if he continues to refuse then God will send another plague-this time on the beast of the field. God will also distinguish between the cattle of Egypt and the cattle of Israel. The bible does not tell us what the children of Israel are doing and thinking at this time. Were they discouraged? Were they angry? Were they patient? Were they praying?<br />Not sure what they were feeling but by the time I read chapter 8 - admittedly I was pretty discouraged and impatient...but reading chapter 9 this all became very alive for me. Although God is still speaking to Pharaoh through Moses...for some reason this seemed very intense and very personal between God and Pharaoh. I was amazed that Pharaoh still did not get it and continues to try to withstand the will of God. I think by now that even some of his servants wondered at the pride of Pharaoh. How awful it must be to be ruled by such an arrogant leader.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-84119743381468980302009-04-16T12:37:00.000-07:002009-04-16T13:55:57.131-07:00EXODUS 8: 25-32<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Moses said, It is not meet so to do: for we shall sacrifice the abominations of the Egyptians to the Lord our God: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us?</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">We will go three days' journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the Lord our God, as he shall command us.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the Lord your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: entreat for me.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Moses said Behold, I go out from thee, and I will entreat the Lord that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, tomorrow; but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the Lord.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Moses went out from Pharaoh, and entreated the Lord.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the Lord did according to the word of Moses; and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people; there remained not one.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither would he let the people go.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">EXODUS 8: 25-32</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">According to Matthew Henry commentary- If the children of Israel offered the sacrifices of Egypt to God then they would be an abomination to God and if they offered their own sacrifices to God then they would be an abomination to the Egyptians. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Those that would offer an acceptable sacrifice to God must:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">1) Separate themselves from the wicked and profane- for we cannot have fellowship with light and darkness.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">2) Must retire from the distractions of the world</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">3) must observe divine appointment- Do as God commands and not otherwise.<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">What are our surroundings? Are their items in our homes that are offensive to God? Are their issues in our hearts and minds that we have yet to confess and repent? Who are our friends and close associates? Do we compromise our walk with God? Do we spend time in God's Word while listening to the radio or t.v.? Do we shut the phones off while in prayer or reading God's Word?<br />Last summer I felt that the Lord would have me pray at our church at specific times and for specific purpose i.e. Monday- for our Nation, Tuesday- Persecuted Church and Friday for our Community.<br />Occasionally others would walk in and join me in prayer.<br />I do not drive - so I would take the bus there and walk home($was tight)<br />Up until January/February this worked out fine.<br />Then walking home in the ice and the snow...I was not liking this too much...<br />Then I was sick for about a week or two...when I felt healthy again...it snowed and it snowed...and it was too cold...(feeble excuses for someone who prays for the persecuted church and knows some of what they endure just to hear the word)<br />I would pray from home but it was not the same...<br />I am returning to prayer at church now that the weather is getting better...but oh what have I missed out on...because I chose my comfort over being obedient to God...now I know that God forgives and He is gracious to allow me another chance...But when I see someone who is mature in Christ it is usually someone who is obedient to Him and submits to His ways. I long to be someone who obeys and submits to my Lord and Savior.<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span>debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-66031800401916005272009-03-23T14:32:00.000-07:002009-03-23T22:52:19.155-07:00Exodus 8:20-24<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the Lord said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into they houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And I will sever in that day the land of goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And I will put a division between my people and thy people: tomorrow shall this sign be.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the Lord did so; and there came a grievous swarm of flies into the house of Pharaoh, and into his servants houses, and into all the land of Egypt: the land was corrupted by reason of the swarm of flies.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">EXODUS 8:20-24</span><br /><br />The Lord spoke to Moses - get up early and speak to Pharaoh. Tell him to let my people go so that they may serve me. God's objective is not only to set the people free from slavery but to set them free so that they can serve Him. Many time we may seek deliverance and healing from God without recognizing that our purpose is to serve Him. We seek gifts and blessings then seek to serve self rather than our Father God creator of heaven and earth. God is sending His messenger to the one who is holding His people captive. God could have just set Israel free right from the beginning. He didn't need to send Moses and He certainly doesn't need to ask Pharaoh's permission to receive what already belongs to Him. Why do you suppose that God chose this way to set His people free?<br /><br />God let Pharaoh know what would happen if he did not let the people go. You would think by now that Pharaoh would realize that God kept His Word. This time God said that plague would not come upon His people but would come upon Pharaoh, the people and the land of Egypt. God is in total control He not only can send a plague but decides to whom and where it will be sent.<br />God controls the timing of the plague. Fear not God is in control and if we are living in a time of captivity it is God who will decide what can and can not come upon His children.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-22483880895341002942009-03-17T13:07:00.000-07:002009-03-17T14:16:43.994-07:00Exodus 8:16-19<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the Lord said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice in man, and in beast; all the dust of the land became lice throughout all the land of Egypt.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Exodus 8:16-19</span><br /><br />Pharoah does not get a warning this time. The magicians attempt to duplicate but can not and they acknowledge God even unto Pharaoh. Yet Pharaoh heart continues to be hardened. Even in corrupt leadership there will be those whose hearts and minds can be changed. Even if their hearts remain unchanged their eyes might become open enough to acknowledge the truth of the sheer vanity of defying the Lord God Almighty. Those who have the ear of leadership, those who advise leadership ought always to tell their leaders the truth. Any leader would be wise to listen to truth carefully even if it is not what they want to hear. Who knows what loss and devistation could be avoided if leaders would only heed the truth? Who knows what blessings could be possible if leaders would only heed the truth? Do not withhold the truth from anyone.<br />Pray that all leadership will have the wisdom and the discernment to know truth and abide in the truth. That we will always have the faith, courage and boldness to speak the truth. That we too will receive truth even when it may not be what we want to hear. God's Word is truth and it has the power, to convict, deliver, forgive, love, change and save us.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">INTERESTING?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">link suggest that quite possibly this plague is not complete since scripture doesn't say that Pharoah requested the plague to be removed nor does it say that God removed that particular plague.</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://refbible.com/p/plagues.htm">http://refbible.com/p/plagues.htm</a>debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-41242513667671054002009-03-12T20:07:00.000-07:002009-03-16T10:29:43.377-07:00Exodus 8:8-15<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat the Lord, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the Lord.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I entreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And he said, Tomorrow, And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the Lord our God.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy houses, and from thy servants, and from thy people; they shall remain in the river only.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto the Lord because of the frogs which he had brought against Pharaoh.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the Lord did according to the word of Moses; and the frogs died out of the houses, out of the villages, and out of the fields.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And they gathered them together upon heaps: and the land stank</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them: as the Lord had said.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Exodus 8:8-15</span><br /><br />Pharaoh pleads with Moses to take away the plague of the frogs and then he will let the people go. Have you ever pleaded with someone to make a bad circumstance better and then you will give them what they want? Do you think that Pharaoh recognizes that God is speaking through Moses? That Moses is doing as God instructs? Or does Pharaoh believe that Moses is just perhaps another magician? What do you think was foremost on Pharaoh's mind-God, Moses, the children of Israel-No it was the frogs--Get these frogs out of here!!! If you do this for me I will give you what you want? Sorta of sounds familiar...if you bow down to me I will give you the world Do you think that Pharaoh has any idea of the power and authority of the Lord our God?<br />Sometimes we attempt to make deals with God and so far that has not worked out very well for me. How about you?<br />Moses agrees to make this request to God in behalf of Pharaoh...was it Pharaoh's wisdom or pride that kept him directly from making this request of God? Considering the pride of the man I would have thought that he would want to deal directly with God rather than his messenger<br />Moses prays for Pharaoh and we too are to pray for others, even those who mean us harm.<br />We are to pray that they will know the Lord our God.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And he said, Tomorrow, And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the Lord our God.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Exodus 8:10</span><br /><br />Pharaoh's heart was hardened and he broke his promise as soon as his prayers are answered. Hearts and minds are not changed by circumstances-we need Jesus to work in our hearts. When our hearts and mind are open to Jesus - then He who began a good work in us will continue until the day of Christ Jesus. If we are only moved by circumstance then each time the circumstance changes, so will we.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-39219679996618405542009-03-02T10:43:00.000-08:002009-03-02T12:15:57.647-08:00Exodus 8:1-7<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNyrmd1h0XcI2xDfzmxnWkSNrYOGfRBmyl_B5jGKAUkll-Qk22cMLsR4_7SBH7ZcurrG2DiQduCElJ9c2JZnj_LdvjRjdyFmLiVAHjZ9nAESkc1OTy0zugCnyGa0HfzkUEe93fPo4KjU/s1600-h/frogs.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzNyrmd1h0XcI2xDfzmxnWkSNrYOGfRBmyl_B5jGKAUkll-Qk22cMLsR4_7SBH7ZcurrG2DiQduCElJ9c2JZnj_LdvjRjdyFmLiVAHjZ9nAESkc1OTy0zugCnyGa0HfzkUEe93fPo4KjU/s320/frogs.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308679438416959634" border="0" /></a><br />Why the Plagues? The plagues were a contest between God and the gods of Egypt. Egypt had many gods and many idols. Each plague was directed toward a particular god in Egypt.<br />1) Blood - the Nile was the life blood of Egypt and sacred to Osiris<br />2) Frogs- Heka was the frog headed goddess of Egypt and it was an offense to the goddess to kill frogs.<br /><br />We are to not to worship any other god.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;</span><br /><br />Has our society been worshiping false gods? For decades we have heard stories of people who were unable to kill rats on their property, we are told what kind of clothing is not acceptable, we are told that we should not hunt for food nor are we to chop down trees. I believe that we are to be good stewards of our environment but let us not be foolish and make idols of nature.<br />Lets protect the environment with wisdom as directed by the Lord our God.<br />Here is a link to<a href="http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/species/esa_table.pdf"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Protected Species List</span></a><br /><br />check the link and then imagine that God determined to plague your home, community and nation with one of those that are on this list. We are certainly called to be good stewards of the environment but have we gone too far? The earth is the Lords and the inhabitants thereof. It is the Lord we should seek for direction on how to care for our environment.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Exodus 20:2,3, 5</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Chapter 8:1-7</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the Lord spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the river shall bring forth frogs abundantly, which shall go up and come into thine house, and into the bedchamber, and upon thy bed, and into the house of thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thine ovens, and into thy kneadingtroughs:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the frogs shall come up both on thee, and upon the people, and upon all thy servants.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the Lord spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thine hand with thy rod over the streams, over the rivers, and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the magicians did so with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.</span><br /><br /><br />Once again God sends Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh to tell him to let the children of Israel go worship the Lord God of Israel. Once again Pharaoh refuses. God sends a plague throughout Egypt. Frogs are everywhere!( Yech...not a fan of frogs.) v 7 says that the magicians also brought frogs upon the land of Egypt...just what Egypt needs more frogs. What kind of a battle is this you would think that the magicians of Pharaoh would at least attempt to get rid of the frogs that God had sent as a plague. But it was an offense against their goddess Heka to kill frogs so I suppose the only way they could show any power was to add more frogs to an already plagued Egypt.<br /><br />This plague effected the Children of Israel as well as Pharaoh and the Egyptians. The decisions that leadership makes effects a great many people whether we agree or disagree with their decisions. Quite possible their were a few Egyptians who were thinking that Pharaoh should just let the Children of Israel go and worship God rather than face the plagues God had sent upon them.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-83797356781635844322009-02-22T13:53:00.000-08:002009-02-22T14:38:20.757-08:00Exodus 7:19-25<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Exodus 7: 19-25</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the Lord spake unot Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, andstretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood: and that there may be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, bot in vessels of wood, and in vessels of stone.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Moses and Aaron did so, as the Lord commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that were in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants; and all the waters that were in the river were turned to blood.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">and the fish tat was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the Lord had said.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">And seven days were fulfilled, after that the Lord had smitten the rive</span>r<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></span><br />Moses and Aaron are obedient to God and using the rod turn the waters into blood. Pharaoh's heart remains hard set against God and the children of Israel. He calls for his magicians who duplicate what Moses and Aaron had already performed - turning the water into blood. Why wouldn't Pharaoh request of his magicians to turn the blood back into water? Did Pharaoh and the magicians truly recognize that God's power is greater than their magic? Did they know that they had no power other than what God would allow? His people the Egyptians need to dig to find water to drink. Pharaoh's pride would not allow him to yield to God. <br /> There will be times that God will send us out with specific instructions. And though we are obedient to those specific instructions the enemy will come with a deceptive duplication. It is frustrating when some impostor rises up to steer people away from the Lord. Being obedient and submissive to God means doing no more nor less than instructed. Moses and Aaron didn't get involved in a competition with the magicians. They trusted God. When in obedience to God, Moses and Aaron turned the water into blood, it was in order that Pharaoh would let the children of Israel go to worship the Lord their God. For what purpose did the magicians turn the water into blood? Scripture does not say that Moses and Aaron engaged with the magicians nor does it say that they were flustered by them. I believe that it was God's mercy that allowed the Egyptians to find water to drink. God is merciful to a people even when their leaders are ungodly.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-8060917065173800222009-02-15T18:21:00.000-08:002009-02-15T18:43:06.379-08:00Siesta Scripture Memory Verse February 15<span style="font-family:verdana;">PROVERBS 3:7<br />Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.<br /><br />How foolish and prideful we can become when we believe that we are so clever. When we cease to check with God if we are going in the right direction. When we neglect to read His word and seek Him in prayer we often stray from the path of righteousness toward the path of sinfulness. We are in danger when we bristle or scoff at those who would suggest that we have not yielded to God on certain issues. We often falter when we believe that we "know" what we're doing and we have sufficiently read the word of God so we do not need to constantly refer to it.<br /><br />The Lord will give wisdom to all who ask and He supplied us with His word and His Holy Spirit. He has given us a great cloud of witnesses. We have brothers and sisters in Christ who will stand in the gap in prayer and share God's word with us. He has given us those who have experienced His power, love and deliverance and they share their testimony with us. How often do we miss a blessing, healing and deliverance because we believed we knew best? How often do we get entangled with things outside of God's will because we neglected to seek Him?<br /></span>debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-17429254285718548922009-02-08T16:57:00.000-08:002009-02-08T17:22:04.230-08:00Exodus 7:14-18Exodus 7: 14-18<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A</span></span>nd the Lord said unto Moses, Pharaoh's heart is hardened, he refuseth to let the people go.<br /><br />Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river's brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thine hand.<br /><br />And thou shalt say unto him, The Lord God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear.<br /><br />Thus saith the Lord, In this thou shalt know that I am the Lord: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.<br /><br />And the fish that is in the river shall die, and the river shall stink; and the Egyptians shall loathe to drink of the water of the river.<br /><br />Incredible- God deals with Pharoah instead of wiping Pharaoh out- He sends Moses to tell Pharaoh - The God of the Hebrews sent me unto you, saying, let my people go so that they may serve me in the wilderness. God has set His claim upon His people and yet gives Pharaoh the opportunity to release them. The Hebrew people belong to God. God wants His people returned to Him. God tells Moses to wait for Pharaoh at the river and show Pharoah how it is God who will turn the water into blood. Moses is to use the very same rod that turned into a serpent. God said then Pharaoh would know that I am God. Is God given Pharoah the benefit of the doubt - maybe he doesn't know who I am? Or is God revealing the true nature of Pharaoh's heart? God is often know by His Love, Compassion and Mercy. Some only begin to recognize God for who He is after they have been convicted perhaps even chastened by God. Others come to know God by His judgements. Sadly some never come to acknowledge God as God. There are people in our life that we wonder what is it going to take? I pray that even the hardest heart will come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. <br /><br /></span></span>debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-54468974558116342672009-02-03T21:59:00.000-08:002009-02-03T22:24:22.157-08:001st and 15th Memory VerseStill taking time out on some internet stuff such as blogging to seek the Lord. I still have so far to go...I am so easily distracted. In Jan. I began participating in the 1st and 15th memorize scripture and I choose Proverbs 4:4<br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"He taugth me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments and live."</span><br />Notice He said heart and not mind. I listened to Carter Conlon's sermon this evening and he taught on how with all of Solomon's wisdom he did not have the heart to apply God's word to his life. The link to this sermon is in the previous post.<br />It is not sufficient for us to know God's word we need to have the heart for His word. We need to desire His word. To Love His Word. We aught to love and delight to do God's will. I am seeing in my own life how often I have put God aside for the things of this world. How easily I am distracted is evidence of that...yet knowing that something is wrong, even acknowledging something is wrong is worthless if you don't repent and change of that wrong. I remember my "first love"...I couldn't get enough of Jesus - I was excited when I read His Word..His Word was so alive...I loved to pray and worship Him..focus solely on Him...I loved fellowshipping with other belivers, I loved telling others about Him. Not sure what happened...but there came a dullness, a dry season that became one very long season...<br />It is good to be wise and it is good to retain God's word in your mind...but if it doesn't enter your heart...if His word doesn't rule and reign in your heart...there is no life in it...debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-34533182690856318372009-02-03T19:57:00.000-08:002009-02-03T20:00:47.164-08:00Another Time Square Church Link...I still have not figured out how to post a video from Time Square Church ...I just finished listening to Carter Conlon the Sermon is called the wise mans eyes feb 1 and wanted to share it with you..<br />here is the link<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tscnyc.org/sermons.php?hl=1248&vi=y">The Wise Man's Eyes</a><br />Be Blesseddebrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-5508402636352828922009-01-28T12:02:00.000-08:002009-01-28T12:10:38.058-08:00check out Times Square Church WebsiteI am still taking a time out from the internet but during my time of seeking the Lord I went to the time square website and listened to David Wilkerson. <br /><br /><br />I had wanted to post the video here but have not been able to figure out how...I am not sure then what it meant by posting but I did agree to the terms...so please go to the link below and click on the sermon how to live by one's faith david wilkerson -I believe it was dated January 18th. I will say that it is a hard message but stay with him through the end of the message. <br /><br /><br />http://www.tscnyc.org/sermons.php?filter=y&media_type=WMV<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tscnyc.org/sermons.php?filter=y&media_type=WMV">How to live by one's faith</a>debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-41297229622136694542009-01-23T21:49:00.000-08:002009-01-23T21:56:50.335-08:00I too will be taking a time out..For awhile I have felt that I wanted to write/comment and did not know what to write/comment.<br />I know that the Lord has asked me several times in the last few years to come away and spend time with Him. I confess I have not really responded with my whole heart. I have not given the Lord my full attention. I even doubted that I heard correctly. I know that others are also experiencing this call and are taking time away from blogging. I just read Edie's blog about taking a time out and sense that I also need to finally heed the call. So I too will be taking a time out.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-23476175059850709862009-01-15T09:01:00.000-08:002009-01-15T10:19:28.803-08:00Memory Verse<span style="font-style: italic;">"Jesus Wept" John 11:35</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they say Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, she goeth unto the grave to</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> weep</span> there.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">When Jesus therefore saw her </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">weeping</span><span style="font-style: italic;">, and the Jews also </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">weeping</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jesus </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">wept. </span><span style="font-style: italic;">John 11:31-35</span><br /><br />The ladies of the LPM blog are posting scripture to memorize on the 1st and 15th of each month.<br />I just joined them this morning and the scripture that came to my mind to memorize was Jesus Wept. <br />Jesus didn't just "feel their pain", he experienced their pain. We have a Lord and Savior who is not just someone who observes what we go through and has compassion on us. It is not that He relates our experience to His own since He knows the truth the beginning and the end of each circumstance. Jesus saw their weeping and in the Spirit He connected with and experienced their suffering. I believe when we hurt for our love ones and friends that it is just a small taste of what Jesus' experiences for everyone of us. When we intercede for others we sometimes experience the experience of another. How do we respond when we see beyond the immediate grief that someone is experiencing and they only see the moment? Are we tempted to speak only to a wonderful outcome? Will we let ourselves stand beside them and experience the grief of the present time? I am not talking about a pity party...but sometimes we are too focused on ushering someone out of the grief and pain...when the response that is required is to experience the grief alongside them. Then encourage and move with toward a blessed resolution.debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148919273782049007.post-83511676487951411412009-01-14T19:33:00.000-08:002009-01-14T19:35:16.299-08:00Hallelujah Your Love Makes Me Sing!<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mN5e4QFnRvU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mN5e4QFnRvU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>debrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291497901318105342noreply@blogger.com0