Jingle Bells....

Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh


A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh yeah

Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh

By,
Binu NK

PRAYERS
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Life without purpose is barren indeed
There can't be a harvest unless you plant seed
There can't be attainment unless there's a goal
And man's but a robot unless there's a soul.

If we send no ships out, no ships will come in,
And unless there's a contest, nobody can win.
For games can't be won unless they are played,
And prayers can't be answered unless they are prayed.

So whatever is wrong with your life today
You'll find a solution if you kneel down and pray.
Not just for pleasure, enjoyment and health,
Not just for honors and prestige and wealth.

But pray for a purpose to make life worth living
And pray for the joy of unselfish giving.
For great is your gladness and rich your reward,
When you make your life's purpose the choice of the Lord.

By,
Ruthie

SPIRITS OF GOD : Do You Have Them?
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1. Spirit of Faith; 2 Cor 4:13
2. Spirit of Holiness; Rom 1:4
3. Spirit of Adoption; Rom 8:15
4. Spirit of Truth John; 14:17
5. Meek & Quiet Spirit; 1 Pet 3:4
6. Spirit of Sound Mind; 2 Tim 1:7
7. Spirit of Love; 2 Tim 1:7
8. Spirit of Power; 2 Tim 1:7
9. Spirits of Burning; Isaiah 4:4
10. Spirit of Judgment; Isaiah 4:4
11. Spirit of Wisdom; Isaiah 11:2
12. Spirit of Understanding; Isaiah 11:2
13. Spirit of Counsel; Isaiah 11:2
14. Spirit of Might; Isaiah 11:2
15. Spirit of Knowledge; Isaiah 11:2
16. Spirit of Fear of the Lord; Isaiah 11:2
17. Spirit of the Lord; Isaiah 11:2
18.'Grace & Peace from Seven Spirits; Rev 1:4
19. Spirit of Prophesy; Rev 19:10
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SPIRITS OF DEVIL: Do You Have Them?
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1. Spirits of Devils; Rev 16:14
2. Spirit of the World; 1 Cor 2:12
3. Spirit of Bondage; Rom 8:15
4. Spirit of Fear; 2 Tim 1:7
5. Spirit of Disobedience; Ephes 2:2
6. Spirit of Error; 1 John 4:6
7. Seducing Spirits; 1 Tim 4:1
8. Delusion; 2Thes2:ll
9. Unclean Spirit; Matt 12:43
10. Dumb Spirit; Mark 9:17
11. Deaf Spirit; Mark 9:17
12. Lying Spirit; 1 King 22:23
13. Spirit of Divination; Acts 16:16
14. Spirit of Infirmity; Luke 13:11
15. Spirit of Egypt; Isaiah 19:3
16. Familiar Spirit; 1 Sam 28:7
17. Different Spirit; 2 Cor 11:4
18. Spirit of Whoredom; Hosea 4:12
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By,
Ruthie

TIME
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Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400.
It carries over no balance from day to day.
Every evening it deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day.
What would you do?
Draw out every cent, of course!!!!

Each of us has such a bank.
Its name is TIME.
Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds.
Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to a good purpose.
It carries over no balance.
It allows no overdraft.
Each day it opens a new account for you.
Each night it burns the remains of the day.
If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours.
There is no going back.
There is no drawing against the "tomorrow".
You must live in the present on today's deposits.
Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness, and success!
The clock is running.
Make the most of today!
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Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is mystery.
Today is a gift.
That's why it is called the Present
Open it and use it !!

By,
Ruthie

5 finger prayer a part of our lives.

1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty."

2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president/Prime Minister, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, "The least shall be the greatest among you." Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

By,
Betty Issac

1 JOHN 1:9 (Fully Forgiven)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us form all unrighteousness

As God's son Jesus Christ willingly choose to bear the offenses of the whole world, to take the blame for everything the people had done against God since the dawn of time and until the end of it. Jesus was innocent and yet he took the punishment for them so that his beloved people will be spared.

To "confess" simply means "to agree". Take a few moments each day to agree with God about how well your thoughts, words and actions have lined up with what he desires for your life. Move forward with confidence, fully forgiven and free from guilt.

Once God forgives you, all traces of your past offenses are gone. His forgiveness wipes away any feelings of guilt or blame.

By,
Raiju Mathew

Wings Of A Prayer
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Just close your eyes
and open your heart
And feel your worries
and cares depart...
Just yield yourself
to the Father above
And let Him hold you
secure in His love,

For He hears every prayer
and answers each one
When we pray in His name,
"Thy will be done" --
And the burdens that seemed
too heavy to bear
are lifted away
on the wings of prayer.

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By,
Ruthie

God's Promise!

"...unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise..." Malachi 4:2-5

Blessings from the Sun of Righteousness: The Personality of Righteousness -
1. Divine Satisfaction Mat 5:6
2. Divine Grace Mat 5:10
3. Divine Image Mat 5:20
4. Divine Love Mat 5:45,46
5. Divine Prosperity Mat 6:33

God bless you
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By,
Robert John

Christian Thinkers.

"Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?"-Abraham Lincoln

"Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that's right is to get by, and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught."-J. C. Watts

"The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right."-William Safire

"Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be."-Thomas a Kempis

"God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other."-Reinhold Niebuhr

"When the passions become masters, they are vices."-Blaise Pascal

"Two men please God--who serves Him with all his heart because he knows Him; who seeks Him with all his heart because he knows Him not."-Nikita Ivanovich Panin

"My captor walked up to me and with his sandal drew a cross in the dirt. Both prisoner and guard stood wordlessly there for a minute or two, venerating the cross, until the guard rubbed it out and walked away. This is my faith. The faith that unites and never divides, the faith that bridges unbridgeable gaps in humanity. That is my religious faith, and it is the faith I want my party to serve and the faith I hold in my country."-Senator John McCain

"Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines."-Satchel Paige

"In the struggle against evil, there is no shame in defeat -- only in not fighting."-Steven Hart

"Anything that is given can be at once taken away. We have to learn never to expect anything, and when it comes it's no more than a gift on loan."-John McGahern

By,
Ruthie

The Burning Hut
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The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.

Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.

But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky.

The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stung with grief and anger. "God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.

Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.

"How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.

"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

Remember next time your little hut is burning to the ground - - it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.

Cheer up. Help is on the way.....
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble,.." Psalm 46:1

By,
Ruthie

Text: 2Kings 4:38-41

"Elisha returned to Gilgal and there was a famine in that region" (2Kings 4:38)

It is said that there was a famine in the region of Gilgal. The Bible also says(Josh 5:9-11), Gilgal was the place of prosperity. Gilgal is the place from where God rolled away the reproach of Egypt. And it continues to say that the Israelites had a Passover there. In other words, Gilgal could provide them enough water and food for Passover. Because of this God's provision, people might had thought that no famine will take place in the city of Gilgal. But it happened. The famine was severe and made people to go to other place to search food and herbs.

So, onething is sure! Famine can take place anywhere. It does not have any difference between Gilgal and other place. But even in the midst of famine, there was God's hand to provide them what they needed.

When Elisha and other prophets met in Gilgal, they planned to prepare a stew. One of them went to the field and gathered some wild herbs and put it into the pot. But this herb poisoned the whole stew. Remember! even a small herb(sin) can also poison the whole stew(your body). When they found that the stew is poisoned they cried out to Elisha "Death in the pot". Now Elisha made the stew harmless and the people drank and enjoyed.

Our God is the unchanging God.
"NO PROBLEM IS TOO BIG FOR GOD;
NO TIME IS TOO LATE FOR GOD"

If famine takes place in your life, don't be afraid. You need to do just onething... "Cry Out!"
The Lord will provide anything to those who are faithful to the covenant. What does a Famine mean? The lack of food can be a famine. Lack of money can be a famine. Lack of resources for daily living can be a famine. You may be thinking that how will I overcome this. Don't Worry...Leave this unto the hands of God and Cry Out! In OT, Famine is a covenant curse(1Kings 8:36-37).
But when you cry unto God, He will turn this curse into Blessing. Amen!!

By
Robert Paul

WHAT JESUS CHRIST SAYS ABOUT HELL!

"fire" Matt 7:19, 13:40, 25:41
"everlasting fire" Matt 18:8, 25:41
"eternal damnation" Mark 3:29
"hell fire" Matt 5:22, 18:9, Mark 9:47
"damnation" Matt 23:14, Mark 12:40, Luke 20:47
"damnation of hell" Matt 23:33
"resurrection of damnation" John 5:29
"furnace of fire" Matt 13:42, 50
"the fire that never shall be quenched" Mark 9:43, 45
"the fire is not quenched" Mark 9:44, 46, 48
"Where their worm dieth not" Mark 9:44, 46, 48
"wailing and gnashing of teeth" Matt 13:42, 50
"weeping and gnashing of teeth" Matt 8:12, 22:13, 25:30
"torments" Luke 16:23
"tormented in this flame" Luke 16:24
"place of torment" Luke 16:28
"outer darkness" Matt 8:12, 22:13
"everlasting punishment" Matt 25:46

By
Ruthie

What Life is... ? Think!

Can you define what Life is....?

Life is a dream, achieve it.
Life is a promise, fulfil it.
Life is a fight, face it.
Life is a chance, gain it.
Life is a duty, perform it.
Life is a challenge, dare it.
Life is a game, win it.
Life is a stage, act it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is an ice-cream.

Enjoy it before it melts away!Yes dear friends! We have only one Life and it is given by Jesus! Is Jesus happy by giving you this Life? Or is He sad...? Life is so... Precious! Because you don't have another to enjoy or play with! Your Life here will decide your Life beyond....!!

Regards,
Robert.

THE THREE THINGS IN LIFE
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Three things in life that, once gone, never come back -
1. Time
2. Words
3. Opportunity

Three things in life that may never be lost -
1. Peace
2. Hope
3. Honesty

Three things in life that are most valuable -
1. Love
2. Self-confidence
3. Friends

Three things in life that are never certain -
1. Dreams
2. Success
3. Fortune

Three things in life that are most appreciated -
1. Generosity
2. Humor
3. Forgiveness

Three things that make a person -
1. Hard work
2. Sincerity
3. Commitment

Three things in life that can destroy a person -
1. Alcohol / Drugs
2. Pride
3. Anger

Three things that are truly constant -
Father - Son - Holy Ghost
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By,
Ruthie

A Father's Counsel

1. Revere the Lord all your days, my son, and refuse to sin or to transgress His commandments. 2. Live uprightly all the days of your life, and do not walk in the ways of wrongdoing; for those who act in accordance with truth will prosper in all their activities.
3. To all those who practice righteousness give alms from your possessions, and do not let your eye begrudge the gift when you make it.
4. Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor, and the face of God will not be turned away from you.
5. If you have many possessions, make your gift from them in proportion; if few, do not be afraid to give according to the little you have.
6. So you will be laying up a good treasure for yourself against the day of necessity.
7. For almsgiving delivers from death and keeps you from going into the Darkness. Indeed, almsgiving, for all who practice it, is an excellent offering in the presence of the Most High.
8. So now, my son, love your kindred, and in your heart do not disdain your kindred, the sons and daughters of your people.
9. For in pride there is ruin and great confusion. And in idleness there is loss and dire poverty, because idleness is the mother of famine.
10. Do not keep over until the next day the wages of those who work for you, but pay them at once.
11. If you serve God you will receive payment. Watch yourself, my son, in everything you do, and discipline yourself in all your conduct.
12. What you hate, do not do to anyone.
13. Do not drink wine to excess or let drunkenness go with you on your way.
14. Give some of your food to the hungry, and some of your clothing to the naked. Give all your surplus as alms, and do not let your eye begrudge your giving of alms.
15. Seek advice from every wise person and do not despise any useful counsel.

So now, my friend remember these commandments, and do not let them be erased from your heart (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2).

By
Ruthie

Break the Worry Habit Before It Breaks You!

1. Keep busy.
2. Don’t fuss about trifles.
3. Use the law of averages to outlaw your worries.
4. Apply these four good working habits:
a. Clear your desk of all papers except those relating to the immediate problem at hand.
b. Do things in the order of their importance.
c. When you face a problem, solve it then and there if you have the facts necessary to make a decision.
d. Learn to organize, deputize and supervise.
5. Put enthusiasm into your work.
6. Don’t worry about insomnia.The Perfect Way to Conquer Worry... Pray.

Don’t Worry about Criticism
1. Remember that unjust criticism is often a disguised compliment.
2. Do the very best you can.
3. Analyze your own mistakes and criticize yourself.

Prevent Fatigue and Worry and Keep Your Energy and Spirits High
1. Rest before you get tired.
2. Learn to relax at your work.
3. Protect your health and appearance by relaxing at home.

Take care!
Best Regards,
Shijo Thomas

Principles from How to Stop Worrying and Start Living Fundamental Principles forOvercoming Worry.

1. Live in “day-tight compartments.”

2. How to face trouble:
a. Ask yourself, “What is the worst that can possibly happen?”
b. Prepare to accept the worst.
c. Try to improve on the worst.

3. Remind yourself of the exorbitant price you can pay for worry in terms of your health.

4. Cooperate with the inevitable.

5. Decide just how much anxiety a thing may be worth and refuse to give it more.

6. Don’t worry about the past.Cultivate a Mental Attitude that will Bring You Peace and Happiness
a. Fill your mind with thoughts of peace, courage, health and hope.
b. Never try to get even with your enemies.
c. Expect ingratitude.
d. Count your blessings – not your troubles.
e. Do not imitate others.
f. Try to profit from your losses.

7. Create happiness for others. Basic Techniques in Analyzing Worry
a. Get all the facts.
b. Weigh all the facts – then come to a decision.
c. Once a decision is reached, act!
d. Write out and answer the following questions:
(1) What is the problem?
(2) What are the causes of the problem?
(3) What are the possible solutions?
(4) What is the best possible solution?

By,
Shijo Thomas

Principles from How to Win Friends and Influence People Become a Friendlier Person.

1. Don’t criticize, condemn or complain.
2. Give honest, sincere appreciation.
3. Arouse in the other person an eager want.
4. Become genuinely interested in other people.
5. Smile.
6. Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.
7. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about them selves.
8. Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.
9. Make the other person feel important and do it sincerely.Win People to Your Way of Thinking
10. The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
11. Show respect for the other person’s opinion. Never say, “You’re wrong.”
12. If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.
13. Begin in a friendly way.
14. Get the other person saying, “Yes, yes” immediately.
15. Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.
16. Let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers.
17. Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view.
18. Be sympathetic with the other person’s ideas and desires.
19. Appeal to the nobler motives.
20. Dramatize your ideas.
21. Throw down a challenge.Be a Leader
22. Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
23. Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly.
24. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
25. Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
26. Let the other person save face.
27. Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be “hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.”
28. Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.
29. Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
30. Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.

Take care!
Best Regards,
Shijo Thomas