1Peter 3:4 "the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight"

I was reading the very interesting article about manhood and womanhood and i was laughing all the way. Haha.. Men? Jiayou! ") I'll do my part and be a godly lady. :)

"Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me." (Acts 27:25)

I went to America some years ago with the captain of a steamer, who was a very devoted Christian. When off the coast of Newfoundland he said to me, "The last time I crossed here, five weeks ago, something happened which revolutionized the whole of my Christian life.

We had George Mueller of Bristol on board. I had been on the bridge twenty- four hours and never left it. George Mueller came to me, and said, "Captain, I have come to tell you that I must be in Quebec Saturday afternoon." "It is impossible,"

I said. "Very well, if your ship cannot take me, God will find some other way. I have never broken an engagement for fifty-seven years. Let us go down into the chart-room and pray." I looked at that man of God, and thought to myself, what lunatic asylum can that man have come from? I never heard of such a thing as this. "Mr. Mueller," I said, "Do you know how dense this fog is?" "No," he replied, "My eye is not on the density of the fog, but on the living God, who controls every circumstance of my life."

He knelt down and prayed one of the simplest prayers, and when he had finished, I was going to pray; but he put his hand on my shoulder, and told me not to pray. "First, you do not believe He will answer; and second I BELIEVE HE HAS, and there is no need for you to pray about it."

I looked at him, and he said, "Captain, I have known my Lord for fifty- seven years, and there has never been a single day that I have failed to get audience with the King. Get up, Captain and open the door, and you will find the fog gone." I got up, and the fog was indeed gone. On Saturday afternoon, George Mueller was in Quebec for his engagement."

"If our love were but more simple, We should take Him at His word; And our lives would be all sunshine, In the sweetness of our Lord."

Author Unknown

Is Evangelism a Hate Crime?
Ray Pritchard

An editorial in Christianity Today raises a question that just a few years ago would have been unthinkable.
Is sharing Christ with others a "hate crime" that deserves punishment?
In the changing religious landscape in America and around the world, the answer from some people would seem to be yes.After missionary Bonnie Penner Witherall was murdered in Lebanon in November 2002, there was a loud public outcry.
But the outcry was not against her killers, but against the missionary mandate that sent her and her husband to Lebanon in the first place.

It's no secret that evangelism in Muslim countries is enormously difficult.
Missionaries often work for years with only a handful of Christian converts to show for their efforts.
The reasons are partly spiritual, partly historical, and partly cultural.
In a post-9/11 world, the challenge has been kicked up a notch by the rising tensions between nations and also between sincere followers of Islam and Christianity. In the United States many people adopt the secular viewpoint that rejects any notion of absolute truth in favor of the idea that since we all worship the same God, it's arrogant to attempt to "convert" others to your faith.
The CT editorial points out that in 1999 the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago said that an evangelistic campaign in this city "could contribute to a climate conducive to hate crimes."

How should we respond to this changed (and highly-charged) climate of bubbling hostility to evangelism?

For one thing, we all need to be careful about what we say and how we say it.
In an Internet age, what you innocently write in an e-mail to a friend can be twisted out of context and sent around the world in a matter of seconds.

Second, this would be a good time for all of us to take a refresher course in what the Bible says and what Christians really believe. In times like these, we need to be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks what we believe and why we believe it.

Third, prayer opens doors (and hearts) that otherwise would remain closed.
Instead of giving in to despair (or to anger, which is even worse), let's give ourselves to fervent prayer, knowing that God can do far more than we can ask or imagine.

But the biggest point is this.

The day may indeed come when evangelism is a "hate crime."
Already it is against the law in some countries to preach the gospel openly.
I don't think the Bible promises that today's freedoms are always guaranteed to us.
Let us follow the example of Jesus who said, "I must be about my Father's business."
We are called to share Christ with everyone everywhere.
The true crime would be to withhold the Good News from those who need it most.

As you got up this morning, I watched you, and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday. But I noticed you were too busy, trying to find the right outfit to wear.When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were to busy. At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip instead. I watched patiently all day long. With all our activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.I noticed that before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me,that is why you didn't bow your head. You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn't. That's okay. There is still more time left, and I hope that you will talk to me yet.You went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the TV. I don't know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not thinking about anything, just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal, but again you didn't talk to me.Bedtime I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time. That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you.. I've got patience, more than you will ever know.... I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought, or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation.Well, you are getting up once again. Once again I will wait, with nothing but love for you. Hoping that today you will give me some time. Have a nice day!

Your Creator,God

Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before my Father." Yes, I do Love God. He is my source of existence and Savior.He keeps me functioning each and everyday.Without Him, I will be nothing. Without him, I am nothing; but with Him I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. (Phil 4:13)

When u come to the end of the road, it's not really the end. When u look further ahead, there is yet another that is waiting for you to walk on it. Every end marks a new beginning. As i come to the end of my Promotional Exams, I ask myself," Where will I go from here? Will I pass my Promos? " The reply? "Don't worry. Just trust Him. " ~ FaItH Is ThE SuBsTaNcE oF ThInGs HoPe foR, ThE eViDeNcE Of ThInGs NoT SeEn. ~