Saturday, March 17, 2012
So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food (the lust of the flesh), that it was pleasant to the eyes (the lust of the eyes), and a tree desirable to make one wise (the pride of life), she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.
When the tempter came to [Jesus], he said, "If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread," (the lust of the flesh). But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'" The devil...showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory (the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life). Then Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan!"
In that He himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.
Blessed is the man who endures temptation.
Heb. 4:15; Gen. 3:6; 1 John 2:16; Matt. 4:3-4, 8-10; 1 John 2:16; Heb. 2:18; James 1:12
Temptation is irresistible to us, but not to Him.
SOURCE:
Lotz, Anne Graham. The Daily Light Journal: Evening Readings. Nashville, Tenn: J. Countryman, 2000. Print.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
WORD TO THE WISE #60: Caricature God
Good afternoon!
I hope you're having a great weekend!!
Today's Word to the Wise comes from the web site for Our Daily Bread at odb.org. Remember, there are many attributes of God. We must remember that when we face challenges in life and have the opportunity to share God with others.
I'm trusting this will bless you!
I'm going to start updating the blog every few days with tidbits that I'm hoping will encourage you on this journey called life.
Have an awesome weekend and remember to come back to the blog during the week!
~~~ Charmalene
I hope you're having a great weekend!!
Today's Word to the Wise comes from the web site for Our Daily Bread at odb.org. Remember, there are many attributes of God. We must remember that when we face challenges in life and have the opportunity to share God with others.
I'm trusting this will bless you!
I'm going to start updating the blog every few days with tidbits that I'm hoping will encourage you on this journey called life.
Have an awesome weekend and remember to come back to the blog during the week!
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, February 18, 2012
WORD TO THE WISE #58: Abiding in “The Shadow of the Almighty”
Hello, folks! Here's the Word to the Wise I shared on-air today.
Ps. 91:1-10 (KJV)
Abiding in “The Shadow of the Almighty”
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, he is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him I will trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
God Bless you!
~~~ Charmalene
Ps. 91:1-10 (KJV)
Abiding in “The Shadow of the Almighty”
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, he is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him I will trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
God Bless you!
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, February 4, 2012
WORD TO THE WISE #57: We Are Our Brother's Keeper
Hello, all! Here's your Word to the Wise for this week!
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They talk of the grief of those you have wounded.
I was a little angry, and they helped - but with evil intent.
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
He who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. Comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
Let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Love...does not rejoice ion iniquity. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Ps. 69:26;Zech. 1:15; Gal. 6:1; James 5:20; 1 Thess. 5:14; Rom. 14:13; Rom. 15:1; 1 Cor. 13:4; 1 Cor 10:12
Let these versus hep you to reach out to someone who has stumbled or fallen in his or her Christian walk.
We are our brother’s keeper.
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They talk of the grief of those you have wounded.
I was a little angry, and they helped - but with evil intent.
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
He who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. Comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
Let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Love...does not rejoice ion iniquity. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Ps. 69:26;Zech. 1:15; Gal. 6:1; James 5:20; 1 Thess. 5:14; Rom. 14:13; Rom. 15:1; 1 Cor. 13:4; 1 Cor 10:12
Let these versus hep you to reach out to someone who has stumbled or fallen in his or her Christian walk.
We are our brother’s keeper.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
WORD TO THE WISE #56: Confidently Take Action
Hello, folks!!
Thank you all for your phone calls, text messages, & E-mails! I appreciate your support!
Here's the Word to the Wise I shared on-line today. Today's Word to the Wise was an excerpt from a book by Joyce Meyer. You can click the following link to read it for yourself and to find more information about the book and Joyce Meyer Ministries.
Confidently Take Action
Be blessed... and remember to Confidently Take Action!!
~~~ Charmalene
Thank you all for your phone calls, text messages, & E-mails! I appreciate your support!
Here's the Word to the Wise I shared on-line today. Today's Word to the Wise was an excerpt from a book by Joyce Meyer. You can click the following link to read it for yourself and to find more information about the book and Joyce Meyer Ministries.
Confidently Take Action
Be blessed... and remember to Confidently Take Action!!
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, January 21, 2012
WORD TO THE WISE #55: Proud or Humble...Which Are You?
Good evening, friends!!
Here's the Word to the Wise I shared during the broadcast today. I pray it blesses you!
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Now we call the proud blessed
Thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits all eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination unto Him: a proud look... Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord.
Search me, O God and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Mal. 3:15; Isa. 57:15; Prov. 16:19; Matt. 5:3; Prov. 6:16-17; Prov. 16:5; Ps. 139:23-24; Phil. 1:2-3; Matt. 5:5
From these verses, describe God’s attitude toward the proud; toward the humble. Which are you?
Remember...
Pride is spiritual body odor!
Source:
Lotz, Anne Graham. The Daily Light Journal: Evening Readings. Nashville, Tenn: J. Countryman, 2000. Print.
Here's the Word to the Wise I shared during the broadcast today. I pray it blesses you!
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Now we call the proud blessed
Thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits all eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”
Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination unto Him: a proud look... Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord.
Search me, O God and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Mal. 3:15; Isa. 57:15; Prov. 16:19; Matt. 5:3; Prov. 6:16-17; Prov. 16:5; Ps. 139:23-24; Phil. 1:2-3; Matt. 5:5
From these verses, describe God’s attitude toward the proud; toward the humble. Which are you?
Remember...
Pride is spiritual body odor!
Source:
Lotz, Anne Graham. The Daily Light Journal: Evening Readings. Nashville, Tenn: J. Countryman, 2000. Print.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #54: It Is A New Day
Hi, all!!
Can you believe it's the end of another year?! This year brought some exciting happenings for me including graduating with my BA from Penn State University, being given the opportunity to bring you the Morning Glory with Charmalene Ulmer radio program, going to the Bobby Jones Gospel recordings and meeting & interviewing several well-known gospel artists. I was also able to be a blessing to you through a new music & concert ticket give-aways. Look for more to come in 2012!
In the meantime, here's the Today's Word to the Wise I shared on-air. Enjoy!!
May God bless you with a happy & prosperous New Year!!!
~~~ Charmalene
Can you believe it's the end of another year?! This year brought some exciting happenings for me including graduating with my BA from Penn State University, being given the opportunity to bring you the Morning Glory with Charmalene Ulmer radio program, going to the Bobby Jones Gospel recordings and meeting & interviewing several well-known gospel artists. I was also able to be a blessing to you through a new music & concert ticket give-aways. Look for more to come in 2012!
In the meantime, here's the Today's Word to the Wise I shared on-air. Enjoy!!
May God bless you with a happy & prosperous New Year!!!
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, December 10, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #51: Looking Back
Hello, thank you for your patience! Here's today's Word to the Wise as read on-air this morning. Keep reading for more on today's meditation.
December 10
Looking Back
The underdog does not stop to philosophize about his position.
- Paul Laurence Dunbar, from The Fanatics
While we can use our time-outs to correct our mistakes or to put in place a new strategy for the play ahead, we need to focus our energy on trying to move on, to break out from behind.
Again, this is not to say that we should not occasionally glance at the clock and get an idea of our position. The point is this: if we dwell on poor past performance - individually or as a team - we risk psyching ourselves out, demoralizing ourselves, and wasting time better spent maneuvering into the lead.
On this day, I will do at least one thing that advances me toward my goal.
Copage, Eric V. Black Pearls: Daily Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-Americans. New York: Quill, W. Morrow, 1993. Print.
December 10
Looking Back
The underdog does not stop to philosophize about his position.
- Paul Laurence Dunbar, from The Fanatics
While we can use our time-outs to correct our mistakes or to put in place a new strategy for the play ahead, we need to focus our energy on trying to move on, to break out from behind.
Again, this is not to say that we should not occasionally glance at the clock and get an idea of our position. The point is this: if we dwell on poor past performance - individually or as a team - we risk psyching ourselves out, demoralizing ourselves, and wasting time better spent maneuvering into the lead.
On this day, I will do at least one thing that advances me toward my goal.
One of my goals is to go through clothes that my family no longer wears and donate them to one of the local shelters. Today, I advanced toward that goal by sorting through some of the clothes and putting one full garbage bag of clothes in the back of the truck. This gets the clothes out of the house and now when I'm out I can just swing by and drop the clothes off.
Log in and let me know how you followed through on the Word to the Wise today.
God bless you!
~~~ Charmalene
Copage, Eric V. Black Pearls: Daily Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-Americans. New York: Quill, W. Morrow, 1993. Print.
Friday, November 25, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #49: Finding Hope
Hello, all!!
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Here's the Word to the Wise I shared during today's special broadcast. I pray that it blesses you richly!
http://odb.org/
~~~ Charmalene
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Here's the Word to the Wise I shared during today's special broadcast. I pray that it blesses you richly!
http://odb.org/
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, November 12, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #48: Finding Peace With God
Good evening!
Here's the article I read today for the Word To The Wise. It's written by Beth Moore. She's a wonderful bible study teacher whom I first learned of a couple of years ago while participating in a women's bible study at Millcreek Community Church in Erie.
The reading is entitled, "Peace With God". I pray it blesses you!!
http://www.lproof.org/AboutUs/OurMission/PeaceWithGod.htm
Much love...
~~~ Charmalene
Here's the article I read today for the Word To The Wise. It's written by Beth Moore. She's a wonderful bible study teacher whom I first learned of a couple of years ago while participating in a women's bible study at Millcreek Community Church in Erie.
The reading is entitled, "Peace With God". I pray it blesses you!!
http://www.lproof.org/AboutUs/OurMission/PeaceWithGod.htm
Much love...
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, November 5, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE: #47 Dreams
Dreams
Here's the reading I shared on-air this morning. Let it propel you into this coming week. Don't just dream...accomplish!
Dreams
It’s time to move from hope to making what we hoped about and dreamed about real. Now is the time for the prophecy to be fulfilled. - Calvin O. Butts
Can any one of us be content with only his dreams? Hardly. Hopes and dreams give us reason to live and struggle but should never replace solid action. To visualize success is one thing to live it another. We must use our dreams to drive us to make us work. Only then can we hope to achieve. Realizing our dreams gives us the confidence to dream more and bigger dreams. And why not? Why put limits on the number and breadth of our achievements. Our work is not for our glory alone but aids and inspires our people too. Opening five supermarkets instead of one puts five times as many people to work. It is our accomplishments as writers, architects, teachers, doctors and designers - and yes, as parents also - that inspire others, not our mere dreams. Anyone can dream; all of us must accomplish.
On this day I will do at least one thing that will help me accomplish one of my goals.
Copage, Eric V. Black Pearls: Daily Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-Americans. New York: Quill, W. Morrow, 1993. Print.
Here's the reading I shared on-air this morning. Let it propel you into this coming week. Don't just dream...accomplish!
Dreams
It’s time to move from hope to making what we hoped about and dreamed about real. Now is the time for the prophecy to be fulfilled. - Calvin O. Butts
Can any one of us be content with only his dreams? Hardly. Hopes and dreams give us reason to live and struggle but should never replace solid action. To visualize success is one thing to live it another. We must use our dreams to drive us to make us work. Only then can we hope to achieve. Realizing our dreams gives us the confidence to dream more and bigger dreams. And why not? Why put limits on the number and breadth of our achievements. Our work is not for our glory alone but aids and inspires our people too. Opening five supermarkets instead of one puts five times as many people to work. It is our accomplishments as writers, architects, teachers, doctors and designers - and yes, as parents also - that inspire others, not our mere dreams. Anyone can dream; all of us must accomplish.
On this day I will do at least one thing that will help me accomplish one of my goals.
Copage, Eric V. Black Pearls: Daily Meditations, Affirmations, and Inspirations for African-Americans. New York: Quill, W. Morrow, 1993. Print.
WORD TO THE WISE #47: Dreams - update
Hey there!! Sorry I haven't had a chance to get today's Word To The Wise posted, yet. I plan to get it posted before 9pm. Please, check back then.
Be blessed!!
Be blessed!!
Saturday, October 29, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #46: The Right Ingredients
Today's Word to the Wise I shared on-air today came from the Our Daily Bread web site included below.
It's important to have the right ingredients in the correct amounts in order to bake a delicious cake. The same goes for living a Christian life. Check it out!
Feedback is welcome.
Have a glorious day!!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #45: No Fear
Good morning, all!!
Here's the Word to the Wise I shared on-air today! I hope it helps to keep you encouraged!
ww.joycemeyer.org
Have an amazing day!!
~~~ Charmalene
Here's the Word to the Wise I shared on-air today! I hope it helps to keep you encouraged!
ww.joycemeyer.org
Have an amazing day!!
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, October 15, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #44: Show the Blessings
Hello all!!
Here's the devotional I shared this morning on the Morning Glory with Charmalene Ulmer program. I pray it blesses you as you go forward!!
Show the blessings!!
http://www.joycemeyer.org/Articles/Devotional.aspx
~~~ Charmalene
Here's the devotional I shared this morning on the Morning Glory with Charmalene Ulmer program. I pray it blesses you as you go forward!!
Show the blessings!!
http://www.joycemeyer.org/Articles/Devotional.aspx
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, October 8, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #43: Free to Choose
Good evening, all!! It's been a whirlwind of a day...no. It's been a whirlwind of a week!! Finally glad to have some time to sit down and put my feet up.
Today's WORD TO THE WISE came from odb.org. This is the link to it. Free To Choose
I'm praying that it blesses you!!
Thank you for your comments regarding our recent featured comedian during the LIVE LOVE LAUGH segment! Check back later for more info regarding our featured comedian, Pastor Broderick Rice.
God bless you!!!
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, October 1, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #42: Trust in God's Power
Today's WORD TO THE WISE came from the web site of Joyce Meyer.
Today's WORD TO THE WISE warns against thinking more highly of worldly knowledge than of that inspired by God. Overall, I like the devotional. I usually "get" Joyce but today there was a short phrase in her devotional that I just didn't quite "get". If you were listening to the entire broadcast, you may have noticed that I cut that small part out during the 6:00 and 7:00 hour.
As you read the devotional for yourselves, you'll notice it at the last part of the second line in the third paragraph. If you can give me some enlightenment around that phrase, please do.
http://www.joycemeyer.org/Articles/Devotional.aspx
Be sure to check back tomorrow when I'll post more about today's broadcast!
Have a great day!!! Make it GLORIOUS!!
~~~ Charmalene
Today's WORD TO THE WISE warns against thinking more highly of worldly knowledge than of that inspired by God. Overall, I like the devotional. I usually "get" Joyce but today there was a short phrase in her devotional that I just didn't quite "get". If you were listening to the entire broadcast, you may have noticed that I cut that small part out during the 6:00 and 7:00 hour.
As you read the devotional for yourselves, you'll notice it at the last part of the second line in the third paragraph. If you can give me some enlightenment around that phrase, please do.
http://www.joycemeyer.org/Articles/Devotional.aspx
Be sure to check back tomorrow when I'll post more about today's broadcast!
Have a great day!!! Make it GLORIOUS!!
~~~ Charmalene
Saturday, September 17, 2011
WORD TO THE WISE #41: Do You Know Him?
Hi, all!!!
Today's Word to the Wise is a simple but very important question.
Do you know where you'll go once your life here on Earth is over? If you don't, I strongly urge you to get to know who Jesus Christ is.
He is the Son of God who came into the world in the form of man to live among us. He lived a sinless life but died an excruciating death on the cross for your sins and mine. Christ died to pay for our sins. Now, we don't have to die in our sins.
He rose from the dead on the third day with all power over sin, death and the grave. This gives you the right to eternal life.
If you want to receive this gift of forgiveness and eternal life, all you've got to do is:
1. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is the Son of God.
2. Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead.
3. Pray - confessing your sins and asking for forgiveness.
4. Receive Christ into your life.
THAT'S IT!!
Now, walk in the newness of your life!
If you study your bible and pray regularly, God will show you ways that you can be a beacon of light for those still living that life you left behind.
That's our WORD TO THE WISE today! I pray it blesses you real good!!
If you already know Jesus Christ as your savior, I pray that you will share this post with at least three others who may or may not know where they'll be headed when this life is over.
~~~ Charmalene
Today's Word to the Wise is a simple but very important question.
Do you know where you'll go once your life here on Earth is over? If you don't, I strongly urge you to get to know who Jesus Christ is.
He is the Son of God who came into the world in the form of man to live among us. He lived a sinless life but died an excruciating death on the cross for your sins and mine. Christ died to pay for our sins. Now, we don't have to die in our sins.
He rose from the dead on the third day with all power over sin, death and the grave. This gives you the right to eternal life.
If you want to receive this gift of forgiveness and eternal life, all you've got to do is:
1. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is the Son of God.
2. Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead.
3. Pray - confessing your sins and asking for forgiveness.
4. Receive Christ into your life.
THAT'S IT!!
Now, walk in the newness of your life!
If you study your bible and pray regularly, God will show you ways that you can be a beacon of light for those still living that life you left behind.
That's our WORD TO THE WISE today! I pray it blesses you real good!!
If you already know Jesus Christ as your savior, I pray that you will share this post with at least three others who may or may not know where they'll be headed when this life is over.
~~~ Charmalene
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