Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Week 11: Days 78-84


Acts 6:8- Philemon 28

Hey there Everyone!
Wow Summer.. did we have a summer? I cant remember.

As the reading bible thingy is winding down, I hope that all of you atleast participated in as much as you could. Im not going to lie, I wasnt able to do every single reading, but what I did read was very encouraging and edifying! Praise God.

We close this week reading the book of Philemon. Now, let me just tell you, Philemon is a small book (doesnt even have chapters, just 25 verses), but it packs a big punch. It has also enouraged me alot this summer in various areas. One of the main themes running through the letter of Philemon is forgiveness wrapped in the fact that becoming a christian should transform our personal relationships. In a nut shell- Paul is writing a recomendation letter for a slave named Onesimus to a guy named Philemon in order to get Philemon to forgive Onesimus and accept him back into the household. Got that? ok. See, Onesy here was a slave but he had run away and not kept a deal he had with Philemon, but on the road to escape, he met Paul and became a christian, and knew he had to go back and make things right. In order to pave the way for Onsey, Paul wrote this letter.

My favorite verses in this book touch on the very theme-
"If then you count me as a parnter, receive him as you would me. But if he has wronged you or owes anything, PUT THAT ON MY ACCOUNT." (vs 17-18) (Paul talking to Philemon)

This has G_O_S_P_E_L written all over it. Paul is urging Philemon to accept Onsey back into the house, to forgive him, and recieve him as if it was Paul himself. Imagine that. On top of that he tells Philemon to charge Paul with any debt that Onsey has incurred. It probably takes alot for Philemon to trust Onsey again, after running away, betraying his trust, breaking a deal.

Hi, Think about it. Paul represents Jesus. We are Onsey. Jesus is begging God to take us back into his household for we have sinned against him. Jesus takes all our debt on himself, and pleads with the Father for forgiveness on our behalf, for God to receive us like he would receive his very own son.

Are you still with me? Let me know if this makes sense. Its powerful.
Ohh man, I love this book.

So back to personal relationships. Say someone wrongs you, guess what? We need to forgive them and welcome them back as if they were Jesus himself. Ouch, thats hard. But its what we need to do.


Ok, thats all for now, hope that was helpful and not too ridiculous.
Peace, Love, and Jesus.
-Alissa-

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Week 9: Oops: Ezekiel 47:13- Matthew 26:56

Oh Dear. Hello. Its been a while. Can I say epic fail on Alissa's part? How has everyone been doing? Ive been doing...................ok.
But alas. There is hope.

I have been contacted many times so far this summer in regards to incoming freshmen who are excited to see that JWU has a Christian Fellowship. Keep these new students in your prayers, and pray that even more continue to get excited!

Week 9: Days 63-70


You can do it guys! about 39 more days until school starts. Its going to be a great year!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Week 3: Duet 23- 1 Sam 28



Week 3, Days 15-21.

Deuteronomy 23:12- 1 Samuel 28:19

Featuring:
David and Goliath
Samuel

Monday, June 8, 2009

Week Two: Lev 1- Deut 23

Everyone having a fun time with the bible reading? I know I am.

Week two: Lev 1- Deut 23

This includes such topics as:
Laws for Burnt Offerings
Consecration of Aaron and His Sons
The Death of Nadab and Abihu
A Test for Adultery
Moses Strikes the Rock
Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel
Blessings of Obedience

Ooo scandalous=)

Read the bible at work http://www.bible.com/
See the Bible acted out with Lego's here http://www.thebricktestament.com/

Peace Out
-Alissa-

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Week One

okay, so after 3 days things are pretty bad - and I'm not talking about my reading schedule. Paradise in Gen. 1 & 2 seems like a long time ago, now Abraham is giving up Sarah to whoever king whenever, and Sarah's giving Abraham her slaves. And, these are the good guys! Never underestimate the depth and pervasiveness of sin, and how it is destructive even for the believer. But there is good news! "Abraham believed God, and it was credited him as righteousness." That's salvation by grace, through faith! So believe, believe, believe!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The Bible in 90 Days!

Hooray! We can do this!

90 days = 3 months

June 1st- August 31st.



Im sure you all received this in your emails, so feel free to go and print it out.

Starting June 1st I will be posting weekly about that weeks reading assignments. Anytime that week, please feel free to come on here and comment any thoughts or things that stood out to you. Okey Dokey. Get ready folks!
-Alissa-

Hey Leaders!

Hi Christian Student Fellowship leaders of 09/10! Welcome to the leadership blog where you are free to post about any thoughts.feelings.ideas about CSF!

Kimberly Vroegindeweij
Dan Chizmar
Benjamin E. Fredette
Katherine Larson
Alissa Graham
Alon P. Gross
Jasmine Harris



We will be using this blog primarily this summer for our summer reading assignment, the Bible in 90 days. It looks like a huge challenge but I think it will be great, and I ask you all just to try your hardest to get it done, or atleast make an effort.

Sweet=)