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HAPPY SPRING! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Oh, how I love the Spring time. Not only are the birds chirping happily, and the trees are blooming, and flowers blossoming, but it is also a time to celebrate my own birth (April 19th). But the main reason I am excitd to share this issue with you is because it is Christ It Up’s 5th Birthday!! I can’t believe we are still here 5 years later (check out our very first cover on the previous page)! God is so amazing. There were so many times I wanted to give up, but thanks to a certain “Angel” I didn’t. We have some great articles inside. Articles that include “Spring” topics as well as “Birth” topics so be sure to check those out. And also check out our Birth Story on page 14. Enjoy! To God be the Glory!
Give your life to Christ
Vessel’s If you have read past issues of this magazine or if this is your first time, I am glad to introduce, The Sinner’s Prayer. Romans 10:9-11 (NIV) 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” To give your life to Christ, recite this aloud: Dear God, I come to you today as a sinner asking for forgivness. I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that you are Lord. I believe that you died on the cross and rose on the third day with all power in your hand. And today I accept you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus name, Amen!
And as always, stay encouraged! Mz. CIU @darnica gordon
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