Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Scripture Sundays: Love
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, 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. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, 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. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13
Be encouraged,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Transformation Across America Continues
Over the last few months, our ministry has seen some really awesome things happen right here in America. I have flown around the country, speaking at churches of all different backgrounds and demographics, and the desire for transformation on home soil is great.
In mid-January, right after returning from Uganda, I headed out to Georgia. There, the hunger for God was exceptional! The Saturday before services, I met with and addressed leaders of area churches from all different backgrounds. We talked about how to position the city for Godly transformation. I could see these leaders were willing to move forward. The church that hosted me, Pastor Dell’s church, had Sunday morning services as well as a special Sunday night service. After I spoke in the morning services, we had one of the greatest attendances of returns for the evening services. God was unmistakably there, and it was a great time of worship and Prayer. People cried to the Lord for their needs, both personal needs and those of their city and region. I was able to pray for almost every person in the house. As you can imagine, the service went on for hours.
The following weekend, I was headed to Miami for the Miami Conquirers. I was hosted at a local T.V. station as well as spoke in three nights of transformation, Friday through Sunday. It was energizing to see thousands engaged in breakthrough prayer in those three services. To God be the glory!
Whether it was Cornerstone Church in Georgia or Cathedral of Praise in Texas, during the next few weeks, the power of God and hunger for prayer has been moving across the country everywhere I have been. For example, in Owasso, Oklahoma, where I spoke in three services, there was a strong awareness in the minds of God’s people about times and seasons in which we live. It is like God is giving us our last call for us to arise and become transformation agents. Believe Him for the super natural. Humbly put on a servant’s heart that in spirit of humility, we will humble ourselves to serve Him though prayer and touch our world with the love of Christ in relevant and practical ways.
Becuase of Calvary,
In mid-January, right after returning from Uganda, I headed out to Georgia. There, the hunger for God was exceptional! The Saturday before services, I met with and addressed leaders of area churches from all different backgrounds. We talked about how to position the city for Godly transformation. I could see these leaders were willing to move forward. The church that hosted me, Pastor Dell’s church, had Sunday morning services as well as a special Sunday night service. After I spoke in the morning services, we had one of the greatest attendances of returns for the evening services. God was unmistakably there, and it was a great time of worship and Prayer. People cried to the Lord for their needs, both personal needs and those of their city and region. I was able to pray for almost every person in the house. As you can imagine, the service went on for hours.
The following weekend, I was headed to Miami for the Miami Conquirers. I was hosted at a local T.V. station as well as spoke in three nights of transformation, Friday through Sunday. It was energizing to see thousands engaged in breakthrough prayer in those three services. To God be the glory!
Whether it was Cornerstone Church in Georgia or Cathedral of Praise in Texas, during the next few weeks, the power of God and hunger for prayer has been moving across the country everywhere I have been. For example, in Owasso, Oklahoma, where I spoke in three services, there was a strong awareness in the minds of God’s people about times and seasons in which we live. It is like God is giving us our last call for us to arise and become transformation agents. Believe Him for the super natural. Humbly put on a servant’s heart that in spirit of humility, we will humble ourselves to serve Him though prayer and touch our world with the love of Christ in relevant and practical ways.
Becuase of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
From the Inside Out
Heard this on the radio today and for some reason it really stuck. I have probably heard this a million times, but today it just happened to be something that stuck in my mind. I hope it can be an encouragement to you today.
A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
My heart and my soul, I give You control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise, become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
My heart, my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, O my soul cries out
My Soul cries out to You
My Soul cries out to You
to You, to You
My heart, my soul, Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, O my soul cries out
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, O my soul cries out
From the inside out, O my soul cries out
From the inside out, O my soul cries out.
Lyrics by Hillsong United.
Becuase of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
God is God & God is Good!
Had to share these two videos with you. They are excellent videos and a great testimony that God is still God & God is still good. To God be the Glory!
The Story of Zac Smith from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.
A Story Tears of Hope from Adam Kring on Vimeo.
I know that many people are hurting right now and I felt that this would be a good encouragement to you all. Be blessed and remember God is still God & God is still good!
Because of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Friday, February 18, 2011
Snow Day
18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,”
says the LORD.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
19 If you are willing and obedient,
you will eat the good things of the land;
20 but if you resist and rebel,
you will be devoured by the sword.”
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.
Isaiah 1:18-20
We've recently had some snow in Texas and it's been a reminder to me that the Lord has cleansed us white as snow. Not sure where you are from and how much snow you have seen.
It's amazing how in your dark house the snow can light up the walls because of how bright it is. How amazing that is that God has cleansed us white as snow? No spots, no blemishes, not off-white or cream but white as snow.
I borrowed this photo from someone in our office, it's a photo of their white dog playing in the snow. On it's own, this dog looks to be very white but when in the snow appears to be darker than the snow on the ground. No matter how hard we might try to cleanse ourselves of sin, we are simply not white as snow. Yet when God forgives us of our sins we are pure white.
Because of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Secondary School
We are delighted to inform you of the achievements of 67 of our children. The Ugandan education system runs differently than that of the United States. Rather than the familiar August to May schedule, the Ugandan school year lasts from February to December each year, which means these children are getting ready to start their secondary education.
Children in Uganda are in primary school for seven years, Primary 1 through Primary 7. At the end of Primary 7, nationwide tests are administered to the children. These tests are long and difficult, weeding out students that didn't full grasp all of their course material. This is the test that your child just completed.
These test scores determine whether or not a child will be invited to attend a secondary school. Secondary school is a great accomplishment, and the admissions process is much similar to University admissions in the United States. We are so excited for these children, and we know they will do great in secondary school.
However, this secondary education comes with its cost. It is a boarding school, so the children will be away during the school year, coming back to the orphan village during breaks. Tuition and books exceed what regular sponsorship can cover. Would you be willing and able to help with the extra cost so that these children can go on to secondary school? It will run $250 extra per school term which comes to $750 per year for them to go to secondary school. Could you donate to their education before February or add an additional $63 to your current sponsorship each month?
We would be so grateful if you could help out some of these children to continue their education. Please pray about it and let us know if you are able to help. You can contact the Orphan Department at orphans@christianlifeministries.org.
Because of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Children in Uganda are in primary school for seven years, Primary 1 through Primary 7. At the end of Primary 7, nationwide tests are administered to the children. These tests are long and difficult, weeding out students that didn't full grasp all of their course material. This is the test that your child just completed.
These test scores determine whether or not a child will be invited to attend a secondary school. Secondary school is a great accomplishment, and the admissions process is much similar to University admissions in the United States. We are so excited for these children, and we know they will do great in secondary school.
However, this secondary education comes with its cost. It is a boarding school, so the children will be away during the school year, coming back to the orphan village during breaks. Tuition and books exceed what regular sponsorship can cover. Would you be willing and able to help with the extra cost so that these children can go on to secondary school? It will run $250 extra per school term which comes to $750 per year for them to go to secondary school. Could you donate to their education before February or add an additional $63 to your current sponsorship each month?
We would be so grateful if you could help out some of these children to continue their education. Please pray about it and let us know if you are able to help. You can contact the Orphan Department at orphans@christianlifeministries.org.
Because of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
The Vision: Revisited
God has used you. He has used you to change the landscape of a nation in desperate need. God has used in the past, and some of you consistently through the years, to free children from starvation and abandonment, to bring thousands to God’s Kingdom, to transform the fate of Uganda.
You sent us to the orphans, and you built houses. Now, you have built two orphan villages and extricated approximately 1,000 children from conditions of extreme poverty, starvation, disease, intolerance, and abandonment. You are leading today’s orphans towards becoming tomorrow’s leaders.
You have planted close to 1,000 churches across Uganda and East Africa and lead thousands to experience a passionate life in Christ. You have filled bellies and souls.
You have done all of this!
Thank you for allowing God to use you and us as conduits to channel your support and outreach. We are consistently humbled to be a part of seeing lives literally transformed.
A mere fifteen years ago, with a dream and a tent, we launched a vision for a church in our beloved country. Now, after so much time has passed and the face of the church and ministry has grown, our staff at Christian Life Church and Christian Life Ministries and I are still as passionate as always to reach out to the world and change the fate of his nation. Now, as we continue strategic growth, the vision is as strong as ever, though it has changed shape as God has led the ministry through the tide.
But, God is not done. He is not done with us, and he is not done with you! We have more ground to take on: figuratively and literally. The moment we all sit back and pat ourselves on the back for a job well done, Satan is on the move. We must not relent. We must continue to pursue our goals and dreams for a Uganda freed of poverty, for children freed of hunger and angst. We must revisit the vision daily to bring more and more people to God’s Kingdom in an effort to end the needless suffering of people at the hands of their own kind.
Because of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
You sent us to the orphans, and you built houses. Now, you have built two orphan villages and extricated approximately 1,000 children from conditions of extreme poverty, starvation, disease, intolerance, and abandonment. You are leading today’s orphans towards becoming tomorrow’s leaders.
You have planted close to 1,000 churches across Uganda and East Africa and lead thousands to experience a passionate life in Christ. You have filled bellies and souls.
You have done all of this!
Thank you for allowing God to use you and us as conduits to channel your support and outreach. We are consistently humbled to be a part of seeing lives literally transformed.
A mere fifteen years ago, with a dream and a tent, we launched a vision for a church in our beloved country. Now, after so much time has passed and the face of the church and ministry has grown, our staff at Christian Life Church and Christian Life Ministries and I are still as passionate as always to reach out to the world and change the fate of his nation. Now, as we continue strategic growth, the vision is as strong as ever, though it has changed shape as God has led the ministry through the tide.
But, God is not done. He is not done with us, and he is not done with you! We have more ground to take on: figuratively and literally. The moment we all sit back and pat ourselves on the back for a job well done, Satan is on the move. We must not relent. We must continue to pursue our goals and dreams for a Uganda freed of poverty, for children freed of hunger and angst. We must revisit the vision daily to bring more and more people to God’s Kingdom in an effort to end the needless suffering of people at the hands of their own kind.
Because of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
How deep the Father's Love for us
What a sweet reminder! Thankful that this song by Joy Williams just came on the radio!
How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure
That he should give his only son, to make a wretch his treasure
How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turned his face away
As wounds which mar the chosen one, bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross, my sin upon his shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held him there until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life; I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything: no gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ; his death and resurrection
Why should I gain from his reward? I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart: his wounds have paid my ransom
That he should give his only son, to make a wretch his treasure
How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turned his face away
As wounds which mar the chosen one, bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross, my sin upon his shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held him there until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life; I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything: no gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ; his death and resurrection
Why should I gain from his reward? I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart: his wounds have paid my ransom
Because of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
My Heart is Heavy
I try to keep up with as many people as I can even if that means I only have a few minutes to read about their lives on facebook. I have seen a common thread among you, a grieving heart. There seems to be a lot of hurting people going through a variety of different things.
So I come to you today as an encouragement.
John 16:33 says, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
John 16:33 says, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
I pray that today you would find peace in Christ alone. Take a few minutes today to sit in bask in his glory. Let him love you and rest in his everlasting arms. May God richly bless you in this season as you face trials and tribulations. He is with you and will never forsake you.
Our God is good!
Because of Calvary,
Jackson Senyonga
Christian Life Ministries
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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