http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you...." (Jer. 29:11, NIV) Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:42:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off you old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness ... http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2008/10/20/jeremiah-29-shedding-of-leaves-and-your-old-ways/ Photo © by  http://www.flickr.com/photos/amelia525/302897050/      Well it's that time of year again. Leaves are changing, the weather is changing, and the time will soon change. Its Fall, and who among us doesn't enjoy the pretty colors of the leaves and the cool Autumn breezes. Right? Alright, so maybe we don't have ... http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2008/10/10/shed-your-dead-leaves-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/      For many people around the U.S., Labor Day marks the end of summer and the time when school is back in session. Those of us in Florida, unfortunately, don't have that luxury. My wife is a teacher in Florida and I used to be.  We know all too well ... http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2008/09/01/press-on-to-take-hold-of-gods-plans-for-you/ Technorati Profile http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2008/04/18/make-me-a-favorite-on-technorati/ "They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,  "Hosanna!"    "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" (John 12:13, NIV)  Isn't it amazing how excited the Jews were to welcome Jesus only to deny Him and watch him go to the cross a couple of days later?  It's ... http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2008/03/10/prepare-your-heart-for-jesus/ "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. GOD IS LOVE. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him."  (1 John 4:16, NIV) With Valentine's Day behind us, it seems like a good time to further reflect on what love truly is.  In ... http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2008/02/20/do-you-know-love-do-you-know-god/ "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always ... http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2008/02/01/what-is-love/  "You will still be eating last year's harvest when you will have to move it out to make room for the new." (Leviticus 26:10, NIV)  I don't know about you, but that sure sounds good to me!  My wife and I had a fantastic 2007 full of blessings and hope for ... http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2008/01/01/happy-new-year-2/ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,         "Glory to God in the highest,                   and on earth PEACE to men on whom his favor rests." (Luke 2:13,14, NIV)  Isn't it interesting that when the Angels appeared in the skies to the shepherds that this is the ... http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2007/12/25/merry-christmas-know-jesus-know-peace-no-jesus-no-peace/ and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7, NIV) Imagine that. There was no room for God at the inn. It's almost hard to believe. Of course ... http://plans2prosperu.com/blog1/2007/12/15/make-room-for-jesus/