Saturday, February 27, 2010

Speech

  • Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships for example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our LORD and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can salt spring produce fresh water. ~James 3:1-12

Like the tiny computer chip that accesses the internet… like the steering wheel of a car that maneuvers two tons of steel… like the small dusting of poison that can kill and individual… your tongue is little compared to the rest of your body, but oh-so-very powerful. It has the power to shake another person’s confidence, reputation or joy—to do more evil than you can imagine. Or it has the power to build others up, point them to Jesus and praise God. Will you use this power for good or for evil?



Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun


Bits and Pieces

I want to see what you can come up with for bits and pieces, feel free to say anything. Any bits of encouragement etc... not just for me but for everyone that reads it.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Forgiveness

  • While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “LORD Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “LORD, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. ~Acts 7:59-60
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Put yourself in Stephen’s place. He looked up into the angry faces of the mob that hated him. He locked eyes with his murderers as they pummeled his body with stones. Yet he asked God to forgive them. How is that humanly possible, to forgive someone for something so heinous? It’s only possible through Jesus, the one who did it first. Even dying, Stephen followed his Saviour’s example.

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  • Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. ~Luke 23:34
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God can transform your heart and your attitudes in ways that might seem impossible to you now. Radical forgiveness is the mark of a follower of Jesus.

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**Remember** Nothing is impossible with God. All you need is faith.


Love Always and

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Forever,

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Cassandra Falun

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Bits and Pieces

Feel like the world is ending? In those insecure moments every person faces, picture God as your rock. He’s unshakeable. He’s strong. He’s a safe shelter.

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  • He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. ~Deuteronomy 32:4

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Update

I am sorry I havent written in a long long long time. I have been job hunting, put so many resumes out there finally I got a call back and I am gunna be workin at Robins Donuts! Yaii! Plus I had a seizure last Friday so I have just been chillen and tryin not to worry what is going to happen next with my medical issues... plus I have gotten caught up in the Olympics, it's almost like my eyes are glued to the tv lol... plus addin in the cleaning and laundry to finish for my mom. So I will try and have something up by tonight if not there will definitely be one up by tomorrow.
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Love Cassandra Falun
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I am writing this from school that is why it doesn't looks so fantastic :P Stupid computers have so many restrictions.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Desire

  • Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. ~Psalm 37:3-4

Is this “desires of your heart” thing an open-ended offer for everything you would ever want? Well, not quite. See, there is one condition. First you have to delight yourself in the LORD—that means getting to know God, enjoying his presence and spending time with him. Once you get your joy tied to him, your desires just might change. Instead of a long wish list of stuff—clothes, popularity and other things that just don’t last—you’ll desire real, true, lasting satisfaction. What God offers is no fake, cheap, quick-fix happiness that lasts for a moment. He offers you a fulfilling life that’s way beyond what you can possibly imagine!



Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun


Bits and Pieces

  • How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings. ~Psalm 36:7

God’s love? Priceless. And completely free.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Love Notes




  • “Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will prtect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation. ~Psalm 91:14-16

Beloved,

Trouble in this world comes in many different forms—sickness, accidents, rejection, failures. When you’re in trouble, come to me. Because I love you, my child, I will be with you and save you.

-- Your God and Protector



Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun


Bits and Pieces

  • It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. ~Psalm 92:1-4

How do you express praise to God? Through singing? Writing? Art? However you get that awesome inner flame out to the world, do it for God and do it all the time!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Love is in the Air


My Pastor shared this today and I thought I should pass it on…

© Let love be your greatest aim. ~1 Corinthians 14:1a

© Love the LORD your God {with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.} The second command is this: {‘Love your neighbour as you love yourself.’} There are no commands more important than these. ~Mark 12:30-31

© And everything you do must be done with love. ~1 Corinthians 16:14

1. WE LOVE GOD BECAUSE {HE FIRST LOVED US}

© Dear friends, let us continue to love one another for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God—for God is love. ~1 John 4:7-8

© We love because {God} first loved us. ~1 John 4:19

© And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. ~1 John 4:16

2. LOVE IS A {CHOICE} AND A {COMMITMENT}

© (Choose) to love the LORD your God and to obey him and commit yourself to him, for he is your life. ~Deuteronomy 30:20

Love is a choice and it isn’t something you can fall in and out of. God is love. There is a choice between good and evil. You choose.

3. LOVE IS AN {ACTION} NOT JUST AN EMOTION

© Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. ~1 John 3:18

-Even though there are some people who don’t accept your love or show it themselves, don’t give up, it may make it hard but don’t give up.

-Love is expressed through joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

-Don’t wait until you “feel” like doing something. Put love in the air. Show love by what you do!

4. LOVE IS A {HABIT}

© “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them.” ~Luke 6:32

© Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it. ~2 Corinthians 13:5

-If you are on and off like a light something is wrong. You aren’t putting God first. You only turn on the light when you are in absolute trouble. Keep the light on, trust and believe that God will lead you through just put everything in His hands.





Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun


Bits and Pieces

Assessing Your Relationships 1-poor 9-great

Parents 1---3---5---7---9

Marriage Prospects 1---3---5---7---9

Spouse 1---3---5---7---9

Relative 1---3---5---7---9

Coworkers 1---3---5---7---9

Neighbours 1---3---5---7---9

Different/Difficult 1---3---5---7---9

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Purpose

  • Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole -duty- of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. ~Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

When life doesn’t make sense, do you ever find yourself thinking, what’s the point? What am I doing here anyway? Are you searching for a purpose to your life? Well, here it is: You’re suppose to “fear God and keep His commandments.” That’s what you’re here for. Fearing God means honouring and respecting and being in awe of him at all times. And when you keep his commands—like loving him and loving others with all that you are—then life really starts to make sense.



Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun


Bits and Pieces

  • So Israel settled in the land of the Amorites. After Moses ad sent spies to Jazer, the Israelites captured its surrounding settlements and drove out the Amorites who were there. Then they turned and went up along the road toward Bashan, and Og king of Bashan and his whole army marched out to meet them in battle at Edrei. The LORD said to Moses, “Do not be afraid of him, for I have handed him over to you with his whole army and his land. Do to him what you did to Sihon king of Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon.” So they struck him down, together with his sons and his whole army leaving them no survivors. And they took possession of his land. ~Numbers 21:31-35

Every day you probably face dozens of battles, So what’s the trick to tacking your worst fears? Trust in the one who’s already won the battle for you.