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SUNDAY CHOICE – PRAISE THE LORD – He took my place at Calvary – by Charles Schokman The concept of Jesus taking on the sins of the world is central to Christian theology, and is supported by scriptures likeJohn 1:29 (“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”) and 1 John 2:2 (“He is the propitiation for our sins, and not forours only but also for the sins of the whole world”). Here’s a more detailed explanation: John 1:29: John the Baptist, upon seeing Jesus, declared, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”. This phrase identifies Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice, the one who atones for the sins of humanity. 1 John 2:2: This verse reinforces the idea that Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world, not just for the sins of believers, but for all of humanity. Let this hymn ...

Apr 6, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Christian theology, hymn be a Blessing, Jesus, Lamb of God, PRAISE THE LORD, sins of humanity, SUNDAY CHOICE

SUNDAY CHOICE – A Good Reason to Pray With Others – by Charles Schokman Image Source : facebook God multiplies the results when we unite! When two or more people pray together, their prayer power is not only added together but also multiplied. In medicine a drug reaction called “synergism” parallels this principle. Some medicines by themselves are ineffective against certain diseases, but when combined with another medicine, they accomplish much more than either could alone. Peter Wagner tells that when he was young he attended “horse pulls.” One of the strongest horses could pull 7,000 pounds and another pulled an amazing 9,000 pounds. But when the two horses were hitched together, they could pull 33,000 pounds! Many light bulbs shining together make a bright light. But if they are concentrated into one light beam, they illuminate much greater distances. Think of your agreeing in prayer as focusing your light into ...

Mar 29, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged C. Peter Wagner, Charles Schokman, Pray With Others, SUNDAY CHOICE, synergism

SUNDAY CHOICE – WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO COMMIT ? – By Charles Schokman Image Source : facebook WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO COMMIT? “The story is told of a man in a fancy restaurant who started to choke on a bone. A doctor rushed over, identified himself as a doctor, and reassured the man that he was going to be all right. He performed the Heimlich Maneuver and the bone popped out. As the man’s breath and voice returned he said, “I’m ever so grateful, doctor, how can I ever repay you?” The doctor smiled and said, “I’ll settle for one-tenth of what you were willing to pay while you were choking.” It’s true, isn’t it, that when you’re facing a crisis (especially a life-threatening crisis), you would give everything you have to get through it. Money is no object! We do the same thing on a spiritual level. How ...

Mar 22, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Charles Schokman, SUNDAY CHOICE, WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO COMMIT

SUNDAY CHOICE – Brother, let me be your servant.–A Message for Lent-By Charles Schokman “But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”—- Based on Matt 20:26b-28. THINKING DEEPER Sometimes I wonder how to be a servant to others. With my family it’s easy right? I can tidy and clean up after them. It’s even possible to encourage my son to be a servant by picking up after himself and helping others. Finding ways to be helpful at home is easy, it’s not always so easy with those outside your home, at least for me I find. I know that I like to be a behind the scenes person so serving as front-line staff at the ...

Mar 15, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Christ became a servant, Message for Lent, SUNDAY CHOICE, The Servant Song

SUNDAY CHOICE – By Charles Schokman When God Walks with Us Through the Dark Valleys of Life. Discovering how faith can be renewed and strengthened through adversity. “When things are going well in life, all seems possible. But when in the depths of life’s valley, we can feel defeated, powerless and hopeless. Many years ago, I found myself at such a low point. I was facing challenges in all aspects of life: ministry, marriage and personal. At the time, I couldn’t see the positive in any of it. The author Os Hillman, wrote, “Life is often very much like this. It is often lived forward but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road a bit that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale and the spiritual deposits He has made in our life as a result.” When I reflect on that time ...

Feb 22, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Charles Schokman, Christian inspiration, dark valleys of life, divine guidance, endurance, faith strengthened, God walks with us, God's grace, inner strength, marriage challenges, ministry challenges, Overcoming adversity, patience, personal struggles, renewed faith, spiritual growth, SUNDAY CHOICE

SUNDAY CHOICE – A PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY – By Charles Schokman In a world that’s becoming ever more materialistic, in a world where both parents and children, more and more, draw their values from what they see on their phones than from their family, what does it mean to actually bless your children? I don’t know a single parent who doesn’t want their children to be blessed. In fact, my strong suspicion is that somehow, God’s hardwired us as parents, to want to bless our children. We can’t help ourselves. But we live in a world with a distorted view of blessing. The more affluent a society becomes, the more “blessing our kids” seems to mean running them to every possible activity after school and on weekends, making sure they have all the latest gadgets and toys and designer fashions. In fact, when we don’t do those things, we start feeling guilty. I ...

Feb 1, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Charles Schokman, Jesus, PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY, SUNDAY CHOICE

SUNDAY CHOICE – NO MORE LEFTOVERS – By Charles Schokman Image Source : facebook NEW YEARS RESOLUTION The day after Christmas, we had enough leftovers in our refrigerator to feed the eight people who had shared the meals again. As the week went on, we reheated, snacked, and made full meals out of the leftovers. We tossed most of the leftovers and kept a few that we thought would still be usable and enjoyed a pizza. As we begin a new year, I wonder if containers of spiritual, emotional, and mental leftovers are taking up space in my mind and heart. Maybe the same is true for you. What about that foil-covered dish of unforgiveness hidden away on that lower shelf? Maybe you pulled it out, dumped it, cleaned the container, and made space for love. Forgive the person who hurt them. Why are you keeping that plastic bowl of resentment? It’s ...

Jan 11, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Charles Schokman, Christmas, New Year, NO MORE LEFTOVERS, SUNDAY CHOICE

SUNDAY CHOICE – COME HOLY SPRIT – By Charles Schokman Image Source : facebook Be Our Light for this New Year-2025 May this new year be a time of deep spiritual growth for us, A time of welcoming your graces and gifts, A time for forgiving freely and unconditionally, A time for growing in virtue and goodness. Let this be your prayer Come, Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Risen Christ, be with us today and always. Be our Light, our Guide, and our Comforter. Be our Strength, our Courage, and our Sanctifier. May this new year be a time of deep spiritual growth for us, A time of welcoming your graces and gifts, A time for forgiving freely and unconditionally, A time for growing in virtue and goodness. Come, Holy Spirit, Be with us today and always. Pray this song will be a Blessing to you. You are welcome to pass this on. ...

Jan 4, 2025 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Blessings, Charles Schokman, Christ, COME HOLY SPRIT, SUNDAY CHOICE

SUNDAY CHOICE – Storms Never Last – By Charles Schokman STORMS NEVER LAST”A SONG OF HOPE FOR THIS NEW YEAR. “Storms never last, do they baby? Bad times all pass with the wind. Your hand in mine stills the thunder, and you make the sun want to shine.” The lyrics of “Storms Never Last” encapsulate the notion that difficulties and hardships are temporary, and love has the power to transcend any storm. Jennings’ smooth and soothing vocals, coupled with his honest lyrics, create an emotional connection that touches the soul of listeners. The song carries a message of hope, reminding us that the darkest nights will eventually give way to brighter days. Waylon Jennings drew inspiration for “Storms never last” from his personal experiences. Having endured the turbulence of a rocky relationship, he found solace in the idea that storms in life eventually pass, and love can weather any storm. A ...

Dec 28, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Charles Schokman, New Year, STORMS NEVER LAST, SUNDAY CHOICE, Waylon Jennings

SUNDAY CHOICE – FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN – By Charles Schokman “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!” Isaiah 9:6-7 I can’t read this passage without hearing echoes of the glorious chorus from Handel’s Messiah: “For unto us a child is born. . . .” I envision a booming choir and a sanctuary decked out for Christmas. How wonderful! The original context of this passage is quite different. Isaiah 9 expands upon the theme of God’s judgment of Israel for her unfaithfulness. However, ...

Dec 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Charles Schokman, Child is Born, SUNDAY CHOICE