tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post9136830109802002455..comments2023-09-30T05:42:51.940-04:00Comments on BLOGINTHENOW: MERRY CHRISTMAS!Bishop Jim Swilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-38024826575106050882009-12-29T00:29:22.924-05:002009-12-29T00:29:22.924-05:00Yes I meant GA, but I'll probably be closer to...Yes I meant GA, but I'll probably be closer to Buford than Woodstock. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02374269906409401976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-67636950340725607482009-12-28T19:45:43.586-05:002009-12-28T19:45:43.586-05:00Linda Luke said...
It is the most beautiful time...Linda Luke said... <br /><br />It is the most beautiful time of the year where we truly get into and manifest the spirit of CHRIST! A beautiful translation of the meaning of Christmas and life! BELIEVE!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-66768915146764651222009-12-28T19:44:10.779-05:002009-12-28T19:44:10.779-05:00Hi Melissa...yes, we are a Spirit-filled church, b...Hi Melissa...yes, we are a Spirit-filled church, but we're not close to Woodstock (I'm assuming you meant Woodstock, GA)...anyway, we'd be glad to have you visit...Bishop Jim Swilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-10992737078803035482009-12-28T05:41:22.389-05:002009-12-28T05:41:22.389-05:00My name is Melissa and I am planning to move in Au...My name is Melissa and I am planning to move in August near Woodstock,CA. I was referred to your church by a Twitter Friend who told me the power of God moves there. I was wanting to know if you could tell me more. Do you lay hands on the sick? Pray in tongues? Basically, are you a Book of Acts church? Thanks so much for responding. Melissa Session in San Diego. God Bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02374269906409401976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-44619083833069043212009-12-27T18:42:24.208-05:002009-12-27T18:42:24.208-05:00Good stuff, Anon in NGA...Good stuff, Anon in NGA...Bishop Jim Swilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-86637027668747364382009-12-27T18:37:08.959-05:002009-12-27T18:37:08.959-05:00Abolutely right, Karl...I think I taught on that o...Abolutely right, Karl...I think I taught on that once...maybe I should revisit it...Bishop Jim Swilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-67726729884330892792009-12-27T10:06:06.828-05:002009-12-27T10:06:06.828-05:00Karl-- good point!
My take on the footstool:
I'...Karl-- good point!<br />My take on the footstool:<br />I'll say the LORD has a genius way of making (calculating) what looks like an enemy, into a blessing! I've seen it so many times. That's one of the points I am referring to in the Star of Bethlehem above. Also, the foot stool connects me to what we reviewed these past years in CITN--ALL THINGS will work out for our good, and we will believe this, expect it, and see it.<br />My vision (prayer) for money problems this year for church and us: we get out of debt (or stay out of debt), we become prosperous, we realize our career dreams, and we tithe first 10% we earn-- believing this other will come. (OR whatever God's will is, which is better that I can imagine.)<br />I got out of $30,000 debt, about 10 years ago; by trusting the tithe- I heard : 'Go to the Lord, not the lender'. I give the first 10% to God ,(I get to decide where this goes) and He makes the other 90% meet my needs. I also heard to leave the check book at home, save the credit card for things like renting a car, make a note of what I spent, and be good to the poor. It’s pretty scary to tithe when one is in debt, but it worked for me. Probably because I believed it would. I was in a fearful place, but God was there with me. I still am very grateful that I got out of debt, and I see I really could not have done it without Gods help. So the debt became my footstool (it is a strong witness of God’s power, and I can rest on the memory.) I will add: I do not follow legalistic systems and rules. I give myself permission work out my salvation with fear and trembling. That is a good way to come to a decision as to how one will deal with money problems.<br />So may we believe in a prosperous new year!! <br />Anon in North GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-698566740645069842009-12-27T08:03:56.453-05:002009-12-27T08:03:56.453-05:00Question: What does it really mean for "Chri...Question: What does it really mean for "Christ's enemies to be made His footstool?"<br /><br />Isn't that a place of "rest" for the king's feet?<br /><br />I used to always think that since it was "under His feet" that it meant "to crush His enemies", but that's not what it says.<br /><br />What say ye?Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045858173370816554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-55753471135814830272009-12-27T06:53:15.321-05:002009-12-27T06:53:15.321-05:00A Christmas night story:
Settling kids down to a ...A Christmas night story: <br />Settling kids down to a late bedtime, following many "one more things" that kids always do, and after various questions and comments about the day, there was a pause I thought meant sleep had come...until a sweet 7-year-old grandson's voice melted my heart with his soft..."thank you for the Christmas presents, Gram-mah." <br /><br />After relating the story to our sons, Uncle Jeff said "Man, that makes you want to go out tomorrow and buy something else for him so he'll say it again!" As we all agreed...I knew...God feels the same way.P. Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911705708237881621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-21568143662465475712009-12-26T09:45:20.940-05:002009-12-26T09:45:20.940-05:0012/26/2009
So Christmas is over. As for me, maybe ...12/26/2009<br />So Christmas is over. As for me, maybe for someone else, I’m glad. Old sadness and depression comes to visit me most holidays. I did get to see some of my family this year, so that helped.Visited with my son a few days before he went to Mexico. One of my daughters decorated beautifully, and we had grandkids open gifts. Anyway--So you are one of many who get the blues on Holidays, you are not alone!! I wanted you to know that.<br /> But the thing that really got me back to feeling ok, was a presentation about the Star of Bethlehem, I saw this morning at about 3 AM. It was so amazing and encouraging! Basically, it shows the scientific evidence of the pattern of the stars and planets and the Star of Bethlehem, on the dates of the conception, the wise men’s visit, the death of Christ,etc. It also has a simple explanation as to how the star stopped over Bethlehem. God is truly a genius to calculate these star patterns as He created the galaxies. It’s on website, bethlehemstar.net. <br />Law professor Frederick Larson at Texas A&M started.<br />Of course, I don’t know if it’s all true, and I am surly not saying anyone has to believe what Larson’s conclusion are, but I really like science, so I love to look at this kind of evidence. <br /><br />One of my conclusions of the presentation is: God claims and proves to be in total control of all the stars,He sent thesign of the Star to Bethlehem, and so He is surly has active authority over the universe. He is Good, Holy, Tender, and Powerful.<br /><br />So blessing to you Bishop, to all the bloggers, all the church,to all individuals, all families, and to all the nations.<br /><br />Anon in North GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-65550476378746252009-12-26T08:25:21.841-05:002009-12-26T08:25:21.841-05:00In the midst of financial concerns I've been r...In the midst of financial concerns I've been reading about when David and the people gave to build the Lord's house in 1 Chron. 28 and 29.<br /><br />Here's a little snippet:<br />1 Chronicles 29:16,17<br /><br />16 O LORD our God, as for all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name, it comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you.<br /><br />17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you.<br /> <br />New International Version (NIV)<br />Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by BiblicaKarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045858173370816554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-80534700702109522162009-12-25T12:45:13.507-05:002009-12-25T12:45:13.507-05:00Merry Christmas Everybody !!!!!
Every moment is ...Merry Christmas Everybody !!!!! <br /><br />Every moment is cherished. <br /><br />I am in Valdosta visiting my son and his girlfriend, my mom came in Wed afternoon and we drove down yesterday. What a wonderful gift to see my family happy and at peace. I can’t help but think of all the years we have gone through, laughing last night about the struggles and so many times thinking how we would possibly get through this or that, and here we are. <br /><br />I even got to experiment with an Etouffee recipe which turned out amazing for Christmas Eve dinner. Today it will be greens and Creole BBQ Shrimp, another Christmas classic. <br /><br />My son now has a kitten in his home, so the cat trend continues. He only needs to get 6 more to keep up with me. <br /><br />For Christmas my cats got me a present, another cat ! <br /><br />It is a stray they met in the neighborhood and brought her home. I imagine their conversation went something like this -- “ Wow, it’s really cold out, you (the new cat) have no place to go? Listen, we have this human who takes care of us, and if you just show up, purr and be really cute, he will HAVE to take you in. Come on, it’ll be fine. “ So now there is another furry one and she is really cute. Those cats have me wrapped around their paws – little brats. <br /><br />Glory to God in the Highest, Heaven and Nature sing each moment of God’s love. His peace is settled and absolute , with all we are and everything that we were meant to be, in harmony. <br /><br />Merry Christmas ! <br /><br />And to ALL a good peace.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09639126458428187942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-26039116523371498702009-12-25T11:14:47.888-05:002009-12-25T11:14:47.888-05:00A few of my favorite things… Some gingerbread and...A few of my favorite things… Some gingerbread and a candy cane, treasured stocking hung by the fire, a warm glass of apple cider, mistletoe, my favorite angel placed on top the tree where cherished ornaments of old are carefully placed, singing Christmas carols with loved ones. But most of all, the manger scene, some wise men and a few shepherds, the Christmas story told by some ceramic figures on the mantel, remind of me of a God that came near to be experienced by all.<br /><br />So as we celebrate all that today represents…. I’m sending you a little Christmas, packaged in love, joy, peace, reconciliation, unity and so much more… Hoping you all experience the miracle of Christmas, finding its real meaning in each and every heart.<br /><br />Merry Christmas everyone…<br />IrisIrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258663878995306730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-24177141530131195682009-12-25T10:02:47.961-05:002009-12-25T10:02:47.961-05:00Praise Him! \o/Praise Him! \o/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-29135975848571065692009-12-25T08:10:54.371-05:002009-12-25T08:10:54.371-05:00A Merry Christmas good morning wish to all!
Last n...A Merry Christmas good morning wish to all!<br />Last night's service was great, blues, jazz, gospel...what a buffet!<br /><br />May the Daystar continue to rise in your hearts this day...and "let" your light shine to all.Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045858173370816554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-87988021444039279592009-12-24T23:18:27.613-05:002009-12-24T23:18:27.613-05:00Thanks, Joanne...it's all good...Thanks, Joanne...it's all good...Bishop Jim Swilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-18943102061846821282009-12-24T23:07:25.805-05:002009-12-24T23:07:25.805-05:00Joanne Patek said...
...& God made YOU extra...Joanne Patek said... <br /><br />...& God made YOU extra special ~ & I am so glad HE shares you with us. The Best thing to hold onto in life is each other. Suddenly Single-Eyed...NJOY His very Merry Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-88018093869287262712009-12-24T23:06:26.486-05:002009-12-24T23:06:26.486-05:00Yes, it is...Yes, it is...Bishop Jim Swilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-17108596979450403422009-12-24T23:01:37.139-05:002009-12-24T23:01:37.139-05:00That's cool...That's cool...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-10689419598664929092009-12-24T21:44:51.227-05:002009-12-24T21:44:51.227-05:00A Christmas Miracle, 12-23Anon@9:19?
I got a call...A Christmas Miracle, 12-23Anon@9:19?<br /><br />I got a call from someone's phone during the CITN Christmas Eve service tonight.<br /><br />We're visiting out of town and they had no idea at first that the call was made...but I got to enjoy about 15 minutes of the service...including Joy to the World...priceless.Avatarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272707274578250714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-20712453732337025882009-12-24T03:02:40.996-05:002009-12-24T03:02:40.996-05:00I've been enjoying the talks about the magi se...I've been enjoying the talks about the magi seeking Him. Haven't thought of some of those things before now.<br /><br />I'm glad that God reveals Himself to both those who seek Him and those who don't.<br /><br />Thanks again for the word, bishop.Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045858173370816554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-37933780973107487302009-12-23T21:19:03.194-05:002009-12-23T21:19:03.194-05:00Christmas is such a magical time and even though i...Christmas is such a magical time and even though it is stressful, it is a time to reflect on the Greatness of God and the miracle of Jesus and all that He did to redeem mankind.<br /><br />I don’t get it? Jesus set the pace for us to show the true love of God and light of God...CITN has been the place of restoration and renewal. A true investment has been placed within us. I can’t conceive why anyone would not give God at least 10% of their earnings to the church where they are fed and watered. I have always believed in the principal of the tithe, whether it scriptually applies today or not. Back in the days of Oral Roberts and the Faith ministry, I learned the principal of giving and that you can never out give God. The secret…Believe that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek them. Believe that God says to prove him and see that he won’t pour out a blessing too big to carry! I have numerous miracles to share...<br /><br />I think this would be a good time for others to share the miracles of God in their lives and shed some hope to others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-91650738342173297682009-12-23T17:14:00.461-05:002009-12-23T17:14:00.461-05:00Nothing profound to add from me...just agreeing fo...Nothing profound to add from me...just agreeing for manifestation of the “living epistles to be read by all”, enjoying the blessings [KIR: reading this post and the comments daily sure is helpful] of Christmas in the NOW!...expecting the yonder-breaking new and glorious morn by just doing-what-I-know-to-do and shaking off the unnecessary. A beautiful freedom reigns. <br /><br />Bishop, there was a clarifying anointing on REAL-ly enjoying the eggnog and fruitcake this year...and "celebrating it all" added something I cannot put into words.<br /><br />...so, blogfam and blurkers, a Walton-mountain-hear-your-name Merry Christmas to all...with a Trans-Siberian fresh sound inspiring laser-light show Happy Holidays all around!Avatarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272707274578250714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-74437226345384340152009-12-23T14:07:56.841-05:002009-12-23T14:07:56.841-05:00Hey, buddy...you're way too kind...love you gu...Hey, buddy...you're way too kind...love you guys so much, and I'm so proud of all that you've accomplished...you are my beloved son in whom I am well-pleased...Merry Christmas to all of you there!Bishop Jim Swilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-91796897894174127222009-12-23T13:55:26.193-05:002009-12-23T13:55:26.193-05:00Tommy Smith said...
To our amazing Bishop, we wi...Tommy Smith said... <br /><br />To our amazing Bishop, we wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS! For the last eight years, you, pastor Debye and the faithful CITN family have supported my family. You have helped us to build a life giving ministry center here on the island of Mindano, showing your love for the Filipino people. Each week we are able to minister t...o thousands of people because of the generosity of Church In the Now family. From The Sanctuary Network of Churches, Covenant Bible Institute and Sanctuary Christain Academy, we send our love to you all. We are forever grateful for your life and commitment to Philippines and the world. Words can not express our appreciation. None of the things we have done would have been possible without you our faithful father in Faith. We love you! <br />Tommy, Ging, Caleb and Zoe SmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com