[JustAmy]

August 10, 2009

Graphic and Music by Billie

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August 10, 2009

The Heart Of The Gospel

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READ: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

We all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed. —2 Corinthians 3:18

When E. Stanley Jones, well-known missionary to India, had the opportunity to meet with Mahatma Gandhi, he asked a searching question of India’s revered leader: “How can Christianity make a stronger impact on your country?” Gandhi very thoughtfully replied that three things would be required.

First, Christians must begin to live more like Jesus. Second, the Christian faith should be presented without any adulteration. Third, Christians should emphasize love, which is at the heart of the gospel.

These insightful suggestions are the key to effective evangelism around the world. As messengers of God’s love, we are to be human mirrors who reflect without distortion a growing likeness to our Lord; we are not to walk in “craftiness” (2 Cor. 4:2). If our lives reflect an image that is spiritually blurred, the truth of saving grace may not be clearly communicated (vv.3-5). We are also to share the biblical essentials of our faith clearly. We must not handle the Word of God “deceitfully” (v.2). And our lives are to be marked by love for God and others (1 John 5:1-2).

Let’s be sure that we reflect a clear image of Jesus’ likeness, the truth of God, and love

Called to be salt and light in this world,
Called to preserve and to shine,
Called to reflect the glory of God—
Oh, what a calling is mine! —Fitzhugh

The primary reason for living in this world is to reflect the likeness of Christ.
Bible in One Year: Psalms 79-80; Romans 11:1-18

[jaycee]

Oh, Happy Day! Amy, you are back and we missed you, we really did! Hope your vacation turned out perfect and you feel refreshed! I say 'Welcome Back' with all my heart.

What a beautiful graphic this morning and no one knows this but I love Norah Jones music. I've looked her up on the Internet and listened to some of her music. Something about her voice is captivating! Thanks so much!

[Lady Jag]

How Do I Love Thee

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.     I love thee to the depth and breadth and height     My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight     For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.     I love thee to the level of everyday's     Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.     I love thee freely, as men might strive for Right;     I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.     I love thee with the passion put to use     In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.     I love thee with a love I seemed to lose     With my lost saints,–I love thee with the breath,     Smiles, tears, of all my life!–and, if God choose,     I shall but love thee better after death. Elizabeth Barrett Browning

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Billie. Happy Monday ..... Happy Day Off. :)

Thank you for today's wonderful Opening and music.
Thank you for all the special graphics for Amy's Place.
Thank you for spending last week taking care of our thread.
I DO appreciate you. Thank you again.

It is great to be home.

[MEG33]

Thank you for the lovely Opening, Billie.
Love "Come Away With Me" and Norah!


I'm so late..
Wishing you a beautiful evening