Happy Thanksgiving!

Today I'm thankful for...spending another Thanksgiving with my family! A Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to everybody! --Steve

Prayer Defeats Robber

Heard great story from ABC News that made my day: "Robber Hands Bullet to Store Clerk After She Prays With Him" http://bit.ly/4A9Ktd Have a blessed day, everybody!

A.R. Bernard on Growth

Heard good quote from Dr. A.R. Bernard on his "Faith in Practice" show yesterday: "God looks at failure as the womb for success." God wants our success to do His will, but we have to avoid sin 2 do so. Bernard was speaking on Christian growth & Mark 4:26-29

Here's a link to the broadcast schedule for "Faith in Practice."

Have a blessed day, everybody!

Series on Miracles

My pastor, Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Washington, DC, recently preached an excellent series on miracles.

Go to our site below, find "Sermons," then "Sermon Series."
Have a blessed day, everybody!

http://mountmoriahchurch.org

Daily Devotions on FB and Twitter

You can now read our daily devotions on Facebook and Twitter.

God's Wisdom: James 5:16b

God's Wisdom-Week 3, Day 3: Focused 2day on James 5:16b and prayer: "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.."

Hoping more folks would pray before yelling @ others & joining protest marches featuring swastikas.

Happy 2 read about recent prayer vigil:
http://www.episcopal-life.org/79901_114735_ENG_HTM.htm

God's Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 2:9

God's Wisdom-Week 3, Day 2: Focused 2day on loving God as explained in 1 Corinthians 2:9, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him."

This verse was mentioned in good sermon I heard 2day by Pastor Paul Sheppard: http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/Enduring_Truth

-Have a blessed day!

God's Wisdom: Psalm 59:17

God's Wisdom-Week 3, Day 1: Thinking 2day about Psalm 59:17, "O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God."

-Have a blessed day, everybody!

Steve

God's Wisdom: Proverbs 10:23

God's Wisdom-Week 2, Day 5: Focused 2day on Proverbs 10:23, "A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom."

Have a blessed weekend, everybody!

Interview with Tricia Goyer

On Wed., Sept. 9, 2009 We spoke with Author Tricia Goyer Listen with the player below:

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Tricia Goyer is a novelist and a public speaker who has written more than 300 articles for national publications. Her non-fiction books include Blue Like Play Dough: The Shape of Motherhood in the Grip of God, Generation NeXt Parenting and Life Interrupted: The Scoop on Being a Young Mom

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Coming Soon! Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, 1pm EST Elma Shaw Author of the new novel

Redemption Road

www.CottonTreePress.com

Set in Monrovia during the administration of Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, this riveting debut is a story of recovery, atonement, and the continuing quest for peace and justice in a nation plagued by conflict and inequalities since its founding by free blacks and former American slaves.

God's Wisdom: Matthew 6:34

God's Wisdom-Week 2, Day 4: Heard good radio sermon on why we shouldn't worry from Dr. David Jeremiah http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/turning_point - 2day I'll focus on Matthew 6:34 "Do not worry about 2morrow, for 2morrow will ...worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Have a blessed day!

God's Wisdom: Proverbs 19:11

God's Wisdom-Week 2, Day 3: 2day I'll focus on, "A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense."

Proverbs 19:11

-Have a blessed day! Steve

God's Wisdom: Proverbs 54:4

God's Wisdom--Week 2, Day 2:

Reflecting 2day on Psalm 54:4, "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me."

Have a blessed day, everybody!

--Steve

Godly Wisdom-Week 1, Day 4: Proverbs 1:7

Godly Wisdom--Week 1, Day 4: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."

Proverbs 1:7 (King James Version)

-Have a blessed weekend, everybody!
Steve

Godly Wisdom: Week 1, Day 3

"He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers."
Proverbs 19:8

Have a blessed day! - Steve

Interview with author Angela Benson

Wow! Had a great time interviewing author Angela Benson! I was sleepy and tongue tied, but she was great, as usual.

We discussed Angela's new novel, "Sins of the Father."

You can listen to/download the interview & download my free books @: http://www.BibleStudyCafe.com

Godly Wisdom: Week 1, Day 2

Godly Wisdom-Week 1, Day 2: "How much better to get wisdom than gold!" Proverbs 16:16

Godly Wisdom: Week 1, Day 1

Focused on Godly wisdom for Sept: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding." Proverbs 3:5 -Have a blessed day! Steve

Renewing my Mind: Final Day

Focused on the minds of Spammers & pornographers who Follow you on Twitter & other social networks.

I now send them the following message: "Praying for U-God made U 2 do great things for Him, not what U R doing. Pls read Romans 6:12-13; 23" http://bit.ly/rDBSm

Renewing My Mind: Week 4, Day 5

Focused 2day on defeating the real enemy as stated in Ephesians 6:12, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." -Have a blessed weekend, everybody!

Renewing My Mind: Week 4, Day 4

Remembering Sen. Kennedy's legacy and reflecting on Ecclesiastes 3 today.

--Have a blessed day everybody!

-Steve

---UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

Wed., Sept. 2, 2009 @ 12pm EST--Our Interview with Angela Benson Author of the new novel Sins of the Father

**Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father - http://AngelaBenson.com

Listen live or download later - WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com

Wed., Sept. 9, 2009 @ 3pm EST--Our Interview with Tricia Goyer Tricia Goyer is a novelist and a public speaker who has written more than 300 articles for national publications. Her non-fiction books include Blue Like Play Dough: The Shape of Motherhood in the Grip of God, Generation NeXt Parenting and Life Interrupted: The Scoop on Being a Young Mom

Renewing My Mind: Week 4, Day 3

Missed my kids during vacation. Ephesians 6:1-4, specifically, verse 4, has been on my mind, “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.“ Have a blessed day everybody!

-Steve

---UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

Wed., Sept. 2, 2009 @ 12pm EST--Our Interview with Angela Benson Author of the new novel Sins of the Father

**Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father - http://AngelaBenson.com

Listen live or download later - WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com

Wed., Sept. 9, 2009 @ 3pm EST--Our Interview with Tricia Goyer Tricia Goyer is a novelist and a public speaker who has written more than 300 articles for national publications. Her non-fiction books include Blue Like Play Dough: The Shape of Motherhood in the Grip of God, Generation NeXt Parenting and Life Interrupted: The Scoop on Being a Young Mom

Renewing My Mind: Week 4, Day 2

Feeling thankful for vacation time spent w/my wife and reflecting on God's Word in Jeremiah 31:25, "I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint."

-Have a blessed day everybody!

---UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

Wed., Sept. 2, 2009 @ 12pm EST--Our Interview with Angela Benson Author of the new novel Sins of the Father

**Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father - http://AngelaBenson.com

Listen live or download later - WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com

Wed., Sept. 9, 2009 @ 3pm EST--Our Interview with Tricia Goyer Tricia Goyer is a novelist and a public speaker who has written more than 300 articles for national publications. Her non-fiction books include Blue Like Play Dough: The Shape of Motherhood in the Grip of God, Generation NeXt Parenting and Life Interrupted: The Scoop on Being a Young Mom

Renewing My Mind: Week 4, Day 1

Today I'll remember what Pastor Paul Sheppard said, "Faith isn't designed to get us what we want. It is designed to get us what God has for us. This is the will of God."

Here's a link 2 Pastor Paul's message, "Prove It": http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/Enduring_Truth/archives.asp?bcd=8/12/2009

Have a blessed day everybody! --Steve

---UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

Wed., Sept. 2, 2009 @ 12pm EST--Our Interview with Angela Benson Author of the new novel Sins of the Father

**Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father - http://AngelaBenson.com

Listen live or download later - WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com

Wed., Sept. 9, 2009 @ 3pm EST--Our Interview with Tricia Goyer Tricia Goyer is a novelist and a public speaker who has written more than 300 articles for national publications. Her non-fiction books include Blue Like Play Dough: The Shape of Motherhood in the Grip of God, Generation NeXt Parenting and Life Interrupted:The Scoop on Being a Young Mom

Renewing My Mind-Week 3, Day 5

Today I'll be mindful of Ephesians 4:29--especially with my family, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

--Have a blessed weekend everybody!

--Steve

Renewing My Mind: Week 3, Day 4

Today I will keep in mind that although I may fail, God never fails! Heard a good sermon by Pastor Paul Sheppard online: http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/Enduring_Truth/archives.asp?bcd=8/11/2009

Renewing My Mind: Week 3, Day 3

Today I will, "Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.His love endures forever." Psalm 136:1

Have a blessed day everybody!

Renewing My Mind: Week 3, Day 2

Renewing My Mind--Week 3, Day 2: Renewing My Mind--Week 3, Day 2: Today I will remember, "If God is for us, who can be against us?"

Have a blessed day everybody!

--Steve

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Renewing My Mind: Week 3, Day 1

Renewing My Mind--Week 3, Day 1: 2day I will keep in mind, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Have a blessed day everybody!

--Steve

BibleStudyCafe.com

Renewing My Mind--Week 2, Weekend

Renewing My Mind-Week 2, Weekend:
This weekend I will be mindful of James 1:19, "Quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."

Have a blessed weekend everybody!

- Steve

--UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

TUES., AUG. 18 - 4 pm Eastern time: **Interview with mother/daughter co-authors Brandilyn and Amberly Collins at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about the Collins and order their books at: http://www.brandilyncollins.com/books/lb.html

WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com **Interview with Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father. http://www.angelabenson.com

--RECENT INTERVIEWS-- Author Victoria Christopher Murray @: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about Victoria and order her books at: http://www.VictoriaChristopherMurray.com

*Interview with author Kimberly Cash Tate @ http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about Kimberly and order her books at: http://www.KimberlyCashTate.com

Renewing my Mind: Week 2, Day 5

Today I will keep in mind, "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8

Have a blessed weekend everybody!

--Steve

--UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

TUES., AUG. 18 - 4 pm Eastern time: **Interview with mother/daughter co-authors Brandilyn and Amberly Collins at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about the Collins and order their books at: http://www.brandilyncollins.com/books/lb.html

WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com **Interview with Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father. http://www.angelabenson.com

--RECENT INTERVIEWS-- Author Victoria Christopher Murray @: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about Victoria and order her books at: http://www.VictoriaChristopherMurray.com

*Interview with author Kimberly Cash Tate @ http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about Kimberly and order her books at: http://www.KimberlyCashTate.com

Renewing my Mind: Week 2, Day 4

Renewing My Mind: Wk 2, Day 4

Today I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding.

Before folks get upset at Health Care Town Hall Meetings, I suggest they pray first & remember Proverbs 3:5.

Some of the those Town Halls remind me of Acts 19:32.

Have a blessed day everybody!

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--UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

TUES., AUG. 18 - 4 pm Eastern time: **Interview with mother/daughter co-authors Brandilyn and Amberly Collins: Tues., Aug. 18 @ 4pm EST at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about the Collins and order their books at: http://www.brandilyncollins.com/books/lb.html

WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com **Interview with Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father. http://www.angelabenson.com

--RECENT INTERVIEWS--

*Interview with author Victoria Christopher Murray @: http://BibleStudyCafe.com
--Learn more about Victoria and order her books at: http://www.VictoriaChristopherMurray.com

*Interview with author Kimberly Cash Tate @ http://BibleStudyCafe.com
--Learn more about Kimberly and order her books at: http://www.KimberlyCashTate.com

Today: Inteview w/author Victoria Christopher Murray

Today - 3pm EST @ http://BibleStudyCafe.com

Join us for our interview with Victoria Christopher Murray, awarding winning author of several novels including Grown Folks Business, A Sin and a Shame and her latest, Lady Jasmine. Victoria also has a book series for teens, The Divine Divas. Join us live, @ 3pm EST at http://BibleStudyCafe.com

You can learn more about Victoria, read excerpts & order her books at http://www.victoriachristophermurray.com

I encourage you to listen to an interview Tracey Ricks Foster did with Victoria last Oct. as it serves as a great foundation for our upcoming interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Tracey-Ricks-Foster/2008/10/23/African -American-Review-Presents-An-Evening-With-Victoria-Christopher- Murray

Have a blessed day!

Steve Kendall http://BibleStudyCafe.com

Inteview w/author Victoria Christopher Murray

Hello Everybody!

I'm looking forward to my interview tomorrow @ 3pm EST with Victoria Christopher Murray, awarding winning author of several novels including Grown Folks Business, A Sin and a Shame and her latest, Lady Jasmine. Victoria also has a book series for teens, The Divine Divas. Join us live, @ 3pm EST at http://BibleStudyCafe.com

You can learn more about Victoria, read excerpts & order her books at http://www.victoriachristophermurray.com

I encourage you to listen to an interview Tracey Ricks Foster did with Victoria last Oct. as it serves as a great foundation for our upcoming interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Tracey-Ricks-Foster/2008/10/23/African -American-Review-Presents-An-Evening-With-Victoria-Christopher- Murray

Have a blessed day!

Steve Kendall http://BibleStudyCafe.com

Renewing my Mind: Week 2, Day 2

Renewing My Mind: Week 2, Day 2 --Today I'll pray to have a mind like Christ and consult Him before making decisions.

1 Corinthians 2:15-16 (New International Version):

"The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment: For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."

--Have a blessed day everybody! Steve

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-Don't 4get to download your free devotionals at my site: http://BibleStudyCafe.com---

--UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

WED., AUG. 12- 3pm Eastern time: **Interview with author Victoria Christopher Murray coming Wed., Aug. 12 @ 3pm EST at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about Victoria and order her books at: http://www.VictoriaChristopherMurray.com

TUES., AUG. 18 - 4 pm Eastern time: **Interview with mother/daughter co-authors Brandilyn and Amberly Collins: Tues., Aug. 18 @ 4pm EST at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about the Collins and order their books at: http://www.brandilyncollins.com/books/lb.html

WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com **Interview with Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father. http://www.angelabenson.com

Renewing my Mind: Week 2, Day 1

Today I'll try to think and say only positive things to others.

-Have a blessed day everybody!

Steve

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-Don't 4get to download your free devotionals at my site: http://BibleStudyCafe.com---

--UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

WED., AUG. 12- 3pm Eastern time: **Interview with author Victoria Christopher Murray coming Wed., Aug. 12 @ 3pm EST at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about Victoria and order her books at: http://www.VictoriaChristopherMurray.com

TUES., AUG. 18 - 4 pm Eastern time: **Interview with mother/daughter co-authors Brandilyn and Amberly Collins: Tues., Aug. 18 @ 4pm EST at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about the Collins and order their books at: http://www.brandilyncollins.com/books/lb.html

WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com **Interview with Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father. http://www.angelabenson.com

Renewing my Mind: Week 1, Day 7

Today I will focus on Colossians 3:2,5-6: "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Put 2 death whatever belongs 2 your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming."

--Greed is indeed idolatry! Look what happened to sectors of our economy/corporations that were greedy!--

Have a blessed Sunday everybody!

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-Don't 4get to download your free devotionals at my site: http://BibleStudyCafe.com---

--UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

WED., AUG. 12- 3pm Eastern time:
**Interview with author Victoria Christopher Murray coming Wed., Aug. 12 @ 3pm EST at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about Victoria and order her books at: http://www.VictoriaChristopherMurray.com

TUES., AUG. 18 - 4 pm Eastern time:
**Interview with mother/daughter co-authors Brandilyn and Amberly Collins: Tues., Aug. 18 @ 4pm EST at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about the Collins and order their books at: http://www.brandilyncollins.com/books/lb.html

WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com
**Interview with Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father. http://www.angelabenson.com

Renewing my Mind: Week 1, Day 6

I listened to a wonderful message by Cheryl Martin of Excellent Living on the topic, "Power of Right Thinking" For today's devotion I want to do something Cheryl discussed in her message, "Consume my mind with God so that I'm not led by my feelings, but the Word of God, because my feelings will get me into trouble each time." I encourage you to visit Cheryl's site at: http://www.cherylmartin.org

Renewing my Mind: Week 1, Day 5

I will stop saying one thing, but actually thinking something negative.

-Don't 4get to download your free devotionals at my site: http://BibleStudyCafe.com---

--UPCOMING INTERVIEWS--

WED., AUG. 12- 3pm Eastern time: **Interview with author Victoria Christopher Murray coming Wed., Aug. 12 @ 3pm EST at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about Victoria and order her books at: http://www.VictoriaChristopherMurray.com

TUES., AUG. 18 - 4 pm Eastern time: **Interview with mother/daughter co-authors Brandilyn and Amberly Collins: Tues., Aug. 18 @ 4pm EST at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com --Learn more about the Collins and order their books at: http://www.brandilyncollins.com/books/lb.html

WED., SEPT. 2 --Noon Eastern time:@ http://BibleStudyCafe.com **Interview with Angela Benson, college professor and national bestselling commercial fiction author of several novels including The Amen Sisters, Up Pops the Devil and her 12th and latest book, Sins of the Father. http://www.angelabenson.com

Renewing my Mind: Week 1, Day 4

Renewing My Mind- Romans 12:2 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

Week 1, Day 4: I will listen more, be slow to respond and think before I open my mouth--and, if I can't say anything nice, I won't say anything at all.

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Have a blessed day!

Renewing my Mind: Week 1, Day 3

Renewing My Mind- Romans 12:2 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

Week 1, Day 3: No matter how ill I become, I will always thank God for creating me.

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Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

Renewing my Mind: Week 1, Day 2

Renewing My Mind- Romans 12:2 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

Week 1, Day 2: From now on, when I see a news story about a victim of crime, or some other misfortune, I'll say a pray for them right then and there.

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Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

Renewing my Mind: Week 1, Day 1

I want the remainder of my summer to be positive.

I'll focus on Romans 12:2: "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

I started August by not watching negative TV shows and spending that time with my Bible instead.

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Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,
Steve Kendall

Fruit of the Spirit: Free Study Guide & Booklet

Finally memorized Fruit of the Spirit! Praise God!

You can download the study guide I used, plus a free, Fruit of the Spirit devotional w/lots of beautiful pics. Check out the pic used for "self control"! : )

Download 4 free @ my site: http://BibleStudyCafe.com

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--Have a blessed weekend, everybody. Ease on down the road! : )

Free Downloads 4 the Fruit of the Spirit

God is good! Created both a single page list & a full-color booklet devoted to the Fruit of the Spirit.

You can download all of these items for free at:
http://BibleStudyCafe.com -The booklet is also available for sale at this address.

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Share your favorite Scripture, provide a testimony, prayer request and your suggestions for Bible study materials.

Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

Memorizing Fruit of the Spirit:

After nine days, I'm still trying to memorize the Fruit of the Spirit, so I'll continue to work at it: "The Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control." Galatians 5:22-23

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Download Your Free Prayer Journal at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com

Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control

Bible Study Café Devotions –

Fruit of the Spirit for Tuesday, July 28, 2009: "Self Control"

Today I will demonstrate self control with my eating habits as I've finally gained weight, but I don't want to gain too much, or eat unhealthy stuff.

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Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

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Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

Bible Study Café Devotions –

Fruit of the Spirit for Monday, July 27, 2009: "Gentleness"

Today I will demonstrate gentleness in speech and action as I encounter others throughout the day.

Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

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Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness

Bible Study Café Devotions –

Fruit of the Spirit for Sunday, July 26, 2009: "Faithfulness"

Today I will demonstrate faithfulness to God by truly believing that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. I will pray, with faith, that what I ask for within His will, will be received.

Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

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Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

Bible Study Café Devotions –

Fruit of the Spirit for Saturday, July 25, 2009: "Goodness"

Today I will observe the goodness of God in His creation. I will take time out to watch wildlife in my yard, look at flowers, the clouds, etc.--many of the things that I take for granted, but are all a part of how good God is to us.

Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

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Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

Bible Study Café Devotions –

Fruit of the Spirit for Friday, July 24, 2009: "Kindness"

Today I will go out of my way to be kind to someone--even a random act of kindness expressed to someone I don't know.

Have a blessed day!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

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Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

Bible Study Café Devotions –

Fruit of the Spirit for Thursday, July 22, 2009: "Patience"

Today I will be patient with something that I've been waiting to hear about for awhile, let go, and let God handle it in His time.

Also, the next time I'm in a line, or on hold, I'll be patient and take that time to pray for someone.

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

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Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” -Galatians 5-22-23 NIV Bible

Bible Study Café Devotions – for the week of July 20, 2009

Fruit of the Spirit for Wednesday, July 22, 2009: "Peace"

Today I will find peace in something that usually bothers me, but shouldn't.

I read an article in the Washington Post last week, where a couple found peace despite a deadly situation: Faith, and Friendliness, Helped in Hostage Crisis

The quote that stood out in the article for me was, "I said to myself, 'This is the end. This is it,' " Frances said yesterday. "But God was here. We felt His presence, and it gave us peace, and we were able to be calm."

Have a blessed day and may you find peace!

Steve Kendall

Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

Bible Study Café Devotions – for the week of July 20, 2009

Fruit of the Spirit for Tuesday, July 21, 2009: "Joy"

Today I will take joy in something the Lord made, but I usually neglect, or overlook.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” -Galatians 5-22-23 NIV Bible

The Fruit of the Spirit: Love

Bible Study Café Devotions – for the week of July 20, 2009

The Fruit of the Spirit

I heard part of a sermon last night on the radio in which the preacher recommended to stay grounded in the Holy Spirit, one should read the “Fruit of the Spirit” each day until you have it memorized: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” --Galatians 5:22-23 NIV Bible

Today, I will focus on “love.” I will tell someone today that I love them—preferably someone I have not told before.

Have a blessed day, because I love you and so does He!

Your Brother in Christ,

Steve Kendall

Kimberly Cash Tate Interview

You are invited to listen/download my interview, held today,

with author Kimberly Cash Tate at: http://BibleStudyCafe.com

Have a blessed day!

Steve Kendall Host, Bible Study Cafe

Click Here to Listen to the interview: on Blog Talk Radio

Interview with Christian author, Larry Buttram

I conducted my first interview of 2009 today after a bit of hiatus for health reasons and to spend more time writing.

You can listen to and/or download my interview with author Larry Buttram

I had a wonderful time speaking with Larry. Mr.Buttram is a master of suspense writing. He has four publications currently in print, and delivers layers of intrigue and mystery that keep his readers on the edge of their seats. His carefully woven tales make him a favorite among readers who seek great mystery writers. Larry's books include Novels: False Witness, Honor Thy Sister, The Third Generation and the forthcoming The Curtain Torn and a book of Short Stories: The Greatest Gift.

You can visit Larry's Web site at: http://www.larrybuttram.com

Repentance

You can listen to this week show at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/biblestudycafe

On today's show we discussed "Repentance."

We opened with Scripture from Mark 2:17 (King James Version) using BibleGateWay.com:
"When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

We followed that with an opening prayer.

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I used Answers.com to find several definitions including: "Remorse or contrition for past conduct or sin."

Bible Guide- Repentance:

The Greek word for repentance (metanoia) denotes a change of mind, which is given external credence by a change of allegiance and of lifestyle in accordance with the new values adopted.

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A shout out of thanks for my Blogtalk colleague, fellow Christian blogger, Pastor Ann, who asked other show hosts to dedicate a show to the issue of Repentance during the week of April 5.

You can listen to Pastor Ann's show at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TKSCM

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Easter v. Resurrection Sunday:

This Sunday, 12 April 2009 Christians observed what is commonly referred to as "Easter," but my Pastor, Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, and others are using the more appropriate term "Resurrection Sunday" as it places the focus on the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, and not some commercialized holiday called Easter.

Here's a link to an NPR interview with Pastor A.R. Bernard, one of my favorite radio preachers, that ran a few years ago about the notion of Resurrection Sunday.

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I closed the show with a few reminders:

On Wed., 15 April, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, I will interview with Christian author, Larry Buttram, on my other show, Write On, Right On, Write On!: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Write-On-Right-On

and I encourage you to visit the Web site of my home church, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church www.MountMoriahChurch.org and while you're there, listen to the sermons of our Pastor, Dr. Lucius M. Dalton.

Until next week's show, on 16 April 2009 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Your Brother-in-Christ,

Steve Kendall

3 April '09: Bible Study Resources

I'm baaaaackkkkk! I've been away from doing a weekly, Internet Radio, Bible study show and blog for too long.

My health is a bit better, so there's no excuse for me not to honor the Lord by sharing what I'm studying about the Bible.

At times I didn't think I should do this show as I thought, "Who really wants to listen to this?" Based on the emails I've received and the numerical count of listeners, it became clear to me that people are listening. And if just one person benefits from what I share about my personal Bible study, then that's a blessing.

I hosted my first show of 2009 at 11 a.m., 3 April 2009 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BibleStudyCafe

On today's show we discussed the following items:

--The church I attend, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, has a new design: www.MountMoriahChurch.org

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--Palm Sunday is this Sunday, 5 April. I read a passage from the International Bible Society's Web site about Palm Sunday: Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem based on p://ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=Mark+11%3A1-11 Mark 11:1-11

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--Pastor David Jeremiah's sermon series on the book of Daniel called, "The Handwriting on the Wall"

You can visit Pastor Jeremiah's archive to listen to the series, which I believe began on Feb. 20: http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/Turning_Point/archives.asp?bcd=2/20/2009

--David Jeremiah's main Web site is: http://www.davidjeremiah.org

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--A fellow Christian blogger, Pastor Ann has asked other show hosts to dedicate a show to the issue of Repentance during the week of April 5.

You can listen to Pastor Ann's show at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TKSCM

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--In my personal Bible study I'm reading the Old Testament from start to finish. I'm currently in the Book of Numbers, Chapter 6, which talks about the Nazarites, who made a vow of separation to the Lord.

--The Bible search engine, BibleGateWay.com, I use has a commentary about the Nazarites.

--I've found the commentaries and outlines provided by Thru the Bible with Dr. James Vernon McGee to be quite useful.

--I wanted to close the show with the reading of the King James Version of Numbers 6:22-27, but forgot to do so, but you can read it and consider it my closing remarks to you! : )

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Until our next show, on Thursday, 9 April, have a blessed week.

Your Brother-in-Christ,

Steve Kendall BibleStudyCafe.com

15 Min. Bible Study- 4/3/08 11am ET

Wow, I haven't blogged, or done my 15 minute Bible Study show since October of 2008! I have chronic health problems which hampered my efforts to blog, but I'm encouraged and thankful for the health I do have.

On this week's show, scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, I'll talk about several radio sermons I've been listening to and whatever else the Holy Spirit brings to my mind.

So please tune it at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BibleStudyCafe

Until then, thank you for reading my blog and may God bless you.

Your Brother-in-Christ,

Steve Kendall