The Blog of Iann SchonkenThe Blog of Iann Schonkenhttp://iannschonken.com/blog/2012-04-17T14:33:52ZSquarespaceGet Off The Phone With Your Friends & "Call On The Lord" When Life Happens ...http://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/4/17/get-off-the-phone-with-your-friends-call-on-the-lord-when-li.htmlIann Schonken2012-04-17T14:30:14Z2012-04-17T14:30:14ZFor there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:12, 13 NKJV)

How quick we are to talk to others about our troubles when the Lord is instantly available. He is more than willing and able to help you today. Call on Him first, and then call your friends to agree with you in prayer.

]]>Do You Trust Him Yet?http://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/3/30/do-you-trust-him-yet.htmlIann Schonken2012-03-30T16:00:15Z2012-03-30T16:00:15ZThen he said to his disciples, "Why can't you trust me?" They were in absolute awe, staggered and stammering, "Who is this, anyway? He calls out to the winds and sea, and they do what he tells them!" (Luke 8:25 MSG)

]]>Hardness Can Boomerang ...http://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/3/30/hardness-can-boomerang.htmlIann Schonken2012-03-30T14:01:00Z2012-03-30T14:01:00Z"Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults-unless, of course, you want the same treatment. Don't condemn those who are down; that hardness can boomerang. Be easy on people; you'll find life a lot easier. (Luke 6:37 MSG)

]]>A Simple Rule Of Thumb For Behaviorhttp://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/3/30/a-simple-rule-of-thumb-for-behavior.htmlIann Schonken2012-03-30T01:26:42Z2012-03-30T01:26:42Z

"Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and do it for them! If you only love the lovable, do you expect a pat on the back? Run-of-the-mill sinners do that. If you only help those who help you, do you expect a medal? Garden-variety sinners do that. If you only give for what you hope to get out of it, do you think that's charity? The stingiest of pawnbrokers does that. (Luke 6:31-34 MSG)

]]>Beautiful Song For Going To Bed: Jesus, King Of Angelshttp://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/3/29/beautiful-song-for-going-to-bed-jesus-king-of-angels.htmlIann Schonken2012-03-29T02:46:08Z2012-03-29T02:46:08ZJesus, King of angels, heaven’s light,
Shine Your face upon this house tonight.
Let no evil come into my dreams;
Light of heaven, keep me in Your peace.

Remind me how You made dark spirits flee,
And spoke Your power to the raging sea.
And spoke Your mercy to a sinful man;
Remind me, Jesus, this is what I am.

CHORUS:
The universe is vast beyond the stars,
But You are mindful when the sparrow falls,
And mindful of the anxious thoughts
That find me, surround me, and bind me … .

With all my heart I love You, Sovereign Lord.
Tomorrow, let me love You even more.
And rise to speak the goodness of Your name
Until I close my eyes and sleep again.

CHORUS

Jesus, King of angels, heaven’s light,
Hold my hand and keep me through this night.

Source: Fernando Ortega \ Jesus King Of Angels

]]>Are You Dumb Or Smart?http://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/3/28/are-you-dumb-or-smart.htmlIann Schonken2012-03-28T17:39:54Z2012-03-28T17:39:54Z"If you work the words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who dug deep and laid the foundation of his house on bedrock. When the river burst its banks and crashed against the house, nothing could shake it; it was built to last. But if you just use my words in Bible studies and don't work them into your life, you are like a dumb carpenter who built a house but skipped the foundation. When the swollen river came crashing in, it collapsed like a house of cards. It was a total loss." (Luke 6:48, 49 MSG)

]]>Your Task Is To Be True, Not Popular.http://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/3/28/your-task-is-to-be-true-not-popular.htmlIann Schonken2012-03-28T14:28:47Z2012-03-28T14:28:47Z"There's trouble ahead when you live only for the approval of others, saying what flatters them, doing what indulges them. Popularity contests are not truth contests-look how many scoundrel preachers were approved by your ancestors! Your task is to be true, not popular. (Luke 6:26 MSG)

]]>RESOURCE STORE NOW OPEN! Grand Opening Specials!http://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/3/23/resource-store-now-open-grand-opening-specials.htmlIann Schonken2012-03-23T18:37:59Z2012-03-23T18:37:59ZHello friends!

I have just opened a digital media resource and training store on my website with great deals on mp3 downloads. Check it out in the menu above or right here!

 

Iann Schonken

]]>My Kingdom Go!http://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/3/23/my-kingdom-go.htmlIann Schonken2012-03-23T18:30:43Z2012-03-23T18:30:43Z
Before we can pray, “Lord, Thy Kingdom come,” we must be willing to pray, “My Kingdom go!"
~ Alan Redpath
]]>When I Have Nothing More To Tell God ...http://iannschonken.com/blog/2012/3/23/when-i-have-nothing-more-to-tell-god.htmlIann Schonken2012-03-23T18:18:59Z2012-03-23T18:18:59Z
There come times when I have nothing more to tell God. If I were to continue to pray in words, I would have to repeat what I have already said. At such times it is wonderful to say to God, “May I be in Thy presence, Lord? I have nothing more to say to Thee, but I do love to be in Thy presence." ~O. Hallesby
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