Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

May God be with you all on this holy day.

However, stay prepared.

The Messiah will be coming back again...

Your servant, RC Hammer

GOD's Normal...

Many Christians today might tell you that miracles are a very rare blessings from GOD, and that they barely ever happen. They also might say that you can't do miracles (through GOD) if you tried.

I think this is false.



If GOD doesn't perform miracles through people (anymore), then why would JESUS tell us to:

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
Matthew 10:8

People can still do these things through GOD! Today, many people have a lack of faith, that separates them from the true awesomeness of GOD. Any Christian who has faith that GOD can help them perform miracles, has the ability to perform miracles.

All you really have to do is pray... Pray that a person will be healed. Pray that a person will be saved. Just pray and believe that GOD will answer you! The Bible says:

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Matthew 21:22

GOD will always answer your prayers. OK, maybe GOD won't send a miracle, but HE will surely answer your prayers in a "certain way." I mean, no matter what, whatever you pray for, it will work out in GOD's master plan, and that's always a good thing.

It's not a very rare experience to have GOD perform a miracle in your life, it's HIS normal... I mean, HE'll normally do miracles in your life if you have faith and believe, and then act on it somehow.

You’ve got to keep your faith limitless!!!

GOD bless you. Peace be with you.

Your servant, RC Hammer

Faith in GOD

I once saw a Christian poster that said something like, "What difference does faith make, as long as I believe in GOD?" This is a really... awkward question, because if the designer of the poster actually read the Bible often, then he would know that it says:

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 11:6

To start, if you want to believe in GOD, then you have to have enough faith that HE is actually there. For example, you have to believe that your parachute works before you jump out of an air plane. If you think that the parachute is broken or something, then you probably will not jump. Same with GOD. Why would you claim you believe in GOD, if you didn't have enough faith to follow HIM,just because you have not yet seen HIM.

It is impossible to please GOD without faith because, without faith, how can you start a true relationship with HIM? I mean, Christianity is not a religion, it's a relationship with GOD... So if you don't have enough faith to start a relationship with HIM, how is GOD going to bless you. If you don't have the faith that GOD can do wonderful miracles in your life, then how will GOD be able to bless you more then HE already has: By keeping you alive! He is already putting breath in your lungs, but GOD can do much more for you... You have got to have faith in GOD, to truly see how fruitful living for HIM can be!

GOD bless you all. Peace be with you. Keep your faith limitless, so GOD's blessings will be limitless!

Your servant, RC Hammer

Message(s) of Hope

Psalm 62

1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
3How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
4They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
5My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

GOD bless you all.

Peace be with you.

May your cup runneth over.

If you need prayers, please ask.

Keep your faith limitless.

Your servant, RC Hammer

गोद ब्लेस यू

Make the Most Important Decision in Your Life: Accept JESUS as Your Personal Savior

The most important decision in one's whole life is their decision to accept JESUS CHRIST and to follow HIM for the rest of their life. If you are not Christian, one who is struggling on what to chose, I urge you: Drop the confusion and follow JESUS. As I continue, I will tell you why you should chose JESUS and how... But please. Don't let the size of this post intimidate you. Please read it!

Let me start by explaining the base of Christianity. Back before JESUS was born (HE was born about 2,000 years ago) people made sacrifices to GOD to forgive their sins. The sacrifices were usually an individuals clean animal, keep in mind a lamb. Now, there's a lot of things I can say here, but I want to keep it simple. Now, GOD promised HIS people a Savior, a Messiah (I'll show you all of the 'promises' from GOD later). So HE sent HIS Son (JESUS) down to earth through the virgin Mary. JESUS was a great teacher (as you probably know) who never did anything wrong; HE never sinned. The Roman empire began to fear HIM, because they thought HE and HIS followers would try and 'overpower' them. So they arrested HIM, and handed HIM over to Pilot for trial. During the trial, JESUS had many chances to prove HIMSELF innocent, but HE didn't. HE was on a mission... HE knew HE had to die for our sins. So HE let the soldiers beat HIM, and spit on HIM, and mock HIM. Then they had HIM walk up a hill with a cross on HIS back to crucify HIM. They took some nails and they nailed JESUS' hands and feet to the cross. After that, they stabbed HIM with a spear, and then they left HIM there, dead. Soon, some of JESUS' disciples came and took HIM down from the cross. Then they put HIM in a tomb. Three days later, through the power of GOD, JESUS rose from the dead and then later ascended into heaven. Now, I think I skipped why all of that happened, so let me explain. I'm sure you have heard this verse:

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16

GOD sent JESUS CHRIST to this earth to die for our sins. All of that JESUS went through was so we could be saved and so we could have life. JESUS gave up HIS own life for ours. How does this work? Let me explain.

GOD is perfect. HE has never sinned at all, HE is totally pure. We are not perfect. It is by our own human nature that we are bound to sin at least once, making us not pure; We are sinners. GOD cannot be in the presence of sinners (because sin makes us imperfect), so we cannot be in heaven with HIM forever (after we die) unless we find a way to be totally pure, like GOD. Do I need to back this up? How about Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD." So, I guess we are all stuck, since we all have sinned and have fallen short of GOD. Nope. This is where JESUS comes in. If we call out to JESUS (pray) and ask HIM to forgive our sins, then HIS spilled blood comes a 'washes' away our sin, making us perfect like GOD. The next time GOD looks at you, HE won't see an imperfect sinner, but he will see a perfect JESUS.


Now, to make what I said more understandable, I will use my famous, "Highly Scientific Chart", and an example.

Imagine a large canyon. GOD is on one side, humans are on the other. It is impossible for a human to jump from his/her side to God's. People who do that will surely fall. But when one asks JESUS to forgive them or their sins, HE becomes a 'bridge' from the human side to God ' s side. JESUS is the only way to GOD, you can't get to HIM by your own actions! Take a look at the illustration below to see what I mean.

You may be thinking that you will make it to heaven anyway, because you believe in JESUS and you haven't done anything wrong. You think.

First of all, do you love HIM or do you just believe in HIM? You aren't going to be able to make a deal with GOD when you are standing in front of HIM at your judgment. Think of all the sin you have committed

Have you ever:
Stolen something? That makes you a thief.Lied about something? That makes you a liar?Used God's name in vain? You are a sinner.

You probably have done some of that stuff, and that is already three of the Ten Commandments! And I'm sure you have committed other crimes against the LORD! Like I said, you can't get to heaven through your own works! Understand, you're a sinner! Heaven is spotless, you are not until you ask JESUS to come in to your life and forgive you of your sins!

There is a lot of good things that comes out of becoming a Christian too. GOD kindly and (happily) blesses you, you are most always happy, and best of all you get to be with GOD in heaven for eternity. And I don't like using this in my message of hope for the forgiven, but there is a place called hell for those who don't accept CHRIST. Hell is pure torture and it is also eternal (like heaven). I'm not going to go far into this topic, but to hear more about it, double click this:http://www.av1611.org/hell.html

(GOD doesn't want us to go to hell (HE makes that clear in the Bible), but HE gave us free will. HE can't do anything about it... except send me to tell you to chose heaven instead of it).

So now I plead with you: Don't put off your decision to chose CHRIST! You may think that you have all of the time in the world, but you really never know when you die. You could die in a week, in a few days, tomorrow, today, maybe even this very hour. About two people die every second! How do you know it won't be you? Don't think I'm trying to scare you into making your decision. I just want you to know that you are more happy than you can imagine after you accept JESUS.

I might sound a little strange when I say this, but some people who are not saved think they are pretty happy. I've been "on the outside" too, and I thought I was living a pretty good life. But after I accepted JESUS, things were much better! I couldn't believe my so called "good" life could turn into a great life!

OK. Yes, I am chasing you. But don't think I am crazy. This is a very important decision you can be making, and life is so much better after you make your choice to follow JESUS! You will never know how perfectly clear everything will become after you chose HIM. I can't stand how you might lose your whole life if you take in my message like background music!

Please, ask JESUS into your life now!!!

Steps to Bring JESUS Into Your Life:

Believe that JESUS is the one true son of GOD, and that HE died for your sins, came back to life, and is still alive today.

Be sorry for your sins because they separate you from GOD.

Ask the LORD JESUS to take away your sins, forgive you, and restore your relationship with GOD. GOD is the one who gives us salvation and faith. We can't save ourselves.

Once you do these things, know that you are part of God ' s family and that JESUS promises to be with you forever.

If you want to do this, pray this simple prayer:
Dear GOD, thank you for sending your son JESUS to die for my sins. I know I'm a sinner, so please forgive me of my sins and make me a new person. I want to have a relationship with you forever. Thank you for loving me and giving me a second chance. In JESUS' name, Amen.
I hope you made the decision to follow JESUS CHRIST. If you did, please let me know. I will be praying for you and I will bless you.

"Your Relationship With GOD"

Just because you are saved, doesn't mean you can do anything you want. Being a Christian means you have a relationship with GOD and JESUS. The most important thing in a relationship is love, wouldn't you agree? The Bible says:

If ye love me, keep my commandments.John 14:15

To help you get started being a Christian, I will give you some ways you can build your relationship with JESUS CHRIST.

Build Your Relationship with GOD:

Talk to GOD in prayer- You and GOD are friends now... Most friends like to talk. Speak to GOD everyday. You can anywhere and any how. Ask HIM for help or thank HIM for something, just let GOD know you are there!

Spend time with GOD by reading the Bible- The Bible is God's word; HE speaks to you through it and plus, you learn a lot about what you should and shouldn't do. Try to at least read one chapter everyday... but more if you have time.

Worship GOD- Tell and show GOD how great HE is by thanking HIM, praising HIM, and by keeping HIS commands.

Learn about GOD from other Christians- Don't be afraid to go to Church, watch religious television, or do anything that involves learning something from other Christians. They are your brothers and sisters!

"I pray that GOD will bless all who read this and make the decision to follow HIM forever. May everything you have increase seven-fold, and may GOD bless you in any other ways HE wants to. I pray that your relationship with GOD will be strengthened, and that you will live peacefully with GOD for eternity. In JESUS' holy name, amen."

Your servant, RC Hammer

to read a much shorter version on this, double click:
http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/howtobesaved.html

To read another short version (from Chuck Norris' website), double click:
http://www.ccci.org/wij/index.html

Invisible

He must increase, but I must decrease.
John 3:30
"My GOD, make me invisible;
May all the glory I get go to you.
Use me for YOUR causes,
because YOU know what is best.
Become number #1 in my life LORD JESUS,
so I won't think of myself as the best.
Please, decrease me,
so YOU will increase,
and so will your love that lasts forever.
Amen"
GOD bless you. May GOD shine HIS face upon you. May you live forever in HIS holy presence. Peace be with you all.
Your servant, RC Hammer

Peace and Justice

How Do You Achieve Peace Without Justice?

GOD bless you.

Peace be with you.

Your servant, RC Hammer

The Results Are In!!!

I finished the 5k Fifth Third River Bank Run today. It was one of my hardest runs, but also one of my best. Here are my results:

Final Time: 20:15

Class: Male, Ages 1-13

(My Age: 12)

My Class Position: 4

My Gender Place: 100

My Overall: 1010

I think I did pretty well. I came in 4th out of everyone 1-13. I got 100 out of all of the men. And, out of everybody, I placed 1010! There was over 12,000 people there! (I know, I was number 12921! It was all through CHRIST!

I couldn't stop. I had to keep pressing on. If I tried to walk, someone would tell me to keep going... so I did. And those he stayed behind me the whole race so I couldn't walk are slow down. What I'm saying is: You might be doing something right now that seems hopeless. It looks like it will never work. Keep on having faith... press on. It seems hard now, but soon, the badness in your situation will be good. Perservierence. In GOD's holy name;

GOD bless you.

Peace be with you.

May GOD's face shine upon you.

And may your cup runneth over...

Your servant, RC Hammer

(P.S. Is anyone here a Steve Yzerman fan? Comment and let me know. Thanks).

Proverbs From the Heart

"Why do you think everyone is agaisnt you?

You say they are trying to give you a hard time,

but you won't accept the time they are trying to give.

They are trying to please you,

but you can't stop caring about your problems to see theirs.

You say you can never win,

but what are you trying to win?

You have everything you need; It's being provided for you!

What more do you need to get

before you realize that you have it all?

Stop worrying about your own needs and help the other

people around you.

Stop asking for more and actaully thank the one who has blessed you!"

Once again, my cup runneth over.

GOD bless you all!

Peace be with you.

Your servant, RC Hammer

ब्लेस्सिंग बे विथ यू अल्वाय्स

If You Can Read This, Than You Can Read The Bible

Many Christians don't read the Bible because they say it is "boring." They probably say that because they have never spent more than five minutes looking at a page. I assure you, if you take the time to look through the Bible, you can find some amazing things. In fact, not knowing the word of GOD (the Bible) can make a Christian very easily perish. Did you know that the Bible says:

My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge...

Hosea 4:6

The word of GOD can save your life! It can also make you a much stronger Christian with a better relationship with GOD. That's why it is important to go to Church; To hear the word of GOD. However, a lot of people can't make it to Church. That's fine. But you have to read the Bible frequently!

I'm not saying that you have to read the Bible to get to heaven. Actually, it is impossible for a human to earn their way into heaven. It is only through their belief in CHRIST. I think the reason why a lot of people think they have to earn their way into heaven is because they don't read the Bible to hear differently. Yes, a lot of different things Christians believe today are kind of... strange. That's another good reason why you should read the Bible. So you don't fall into the lies of the enemy! If you don't read the Bible, you are a very easy target to Satan... and even those who try to bring Christians down for no reason.

Below, I have listed a few memorable verses about reading the Bible:

The word of the LORD is Sharper than any double-edged sword...

Hebrew 4:12

If you have read my blog, you should have heard this before. Your knowledge and understanding of the Bible can help you in hard times; When your faith is being tested. If you know GOD's word, you can use it as a weapon against lies that may be thrown at you.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Psalm 119:105

This one follows what I have been saying. If you know the Bible, you won't trip over the lies of the enemy.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15
This one goes back to the I Am Who I Am 1 days! GOD likes it when you know what HE has to say. You will find messages from GOD in the Bible that will help you bring forth the kingdom of Heaven!

Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

Psalm 119:165

Another Biblical blow from David! Like I already said: GOD likes it when we know HIS word... and when HE is happy with us, HE tends to bless us more than when HE is angry with us... Understand?

The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.

Psalm 37:31

Another one from David! You won't slip over the lies of the enemy if you know GOD's word... it's a very GOD defense and offense! A lot of these verses are very similar. The writers of the Bible most have known what they were talking about!

I'm sure I could find many more verses about reading the Bible and how it's good... for you, but I think you get the point!

GOD bless you all!

Remember, you cannot curse what GOD has blessed!

Peace be with you all!

Your servant,

RC Hammer

Love and Obey

If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I (Moses) give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth.

Deuteronomy 28:1

Many Christians complain to GOD that things aren't going well for them. They think that GOD doesn't want to help them or something. There are a few reasons GOD might not be answering them:

1. They don't have enough faith and they won't keep asking GOD

2. GOD will answer their prayers when the time is right or

3. The person praying to GOD is not keeping all of GOD's commands.

Today, I am going to discuss the third one. You cannot say that you love GOD and that you're a Christian to someone and then go off and sin. If you did that, you wouldn't have true love for GOD. Being a Christian is about your relationship with GOD; You don't become one just so you don't go to hell when your time is up. No. You become a Christian because you love GOD. You can't have a true relationship with GOD if you disobey HIM without even trying to stop. Your relationship with GOD is just like a relationship with someone else. You have to be kind and nice to your friends (someone you have a relationship with) if you want them to stay friends wit you. It's the exact same thing with GOD.

Of course, it is very difficult to not sin at all. We are all humans: We're going to sin sometimes. But we have to try our best not to sin. If we try to stay obedient to GOD, HE promises us many blessing, like it says in the verse above. However, later in the Bible, it warns us what will happen if we are disobedient to GOD and do nothing about stopping our sin. The Bible says:

However, if you do not obey the LORD your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I (Moses) am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you:... (It goes on to names some curses).

Deuteronomy 28:15

If we don't even try to stop disobeying GOD, not only will HE not bless us, HE'll curse us. We have to express our love for GOD by keeping HIS commands. HE will bless us and make us stronger Christians. Our relationship with GOD will be a lot stronger and we will be that much closer to the kingdom of heaven.

"I highly suggest that you read all of Deuteronomy 28. I had to cut out a lot of the interesting parts to make the post more understandable. I hope it is understandable. I'm feeling pretty tired tonight, so forgive me if my grammar is a little messed up."

GOD bless you all.

Peace be with you too!

Your servant,

RC Hammer

Ecclesiastes 11

Ecclesiastes 11:7-10

Remember Your Creator While Young

7 Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.
8 However many years a man may live, let him enjoy them all.But let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Everything to come is meaningless.
9 Be happy, young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.
10 So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless.

As you probably have noticed, I have been reading a lot from Ecclesiastes today.

RC Hammer

A Giver

GOD has made everything for us,

HE blesses us with everything,

and since HE gave HIS life on the cross we can have eternal life.

HE truly loves us and we can't stop disobeing HIM.

HE gives us more then we deserve.

Your servant,

RC Hammer

It's Good to Be A Christian!

A lot of times, Christians don't realize how good they have it! I have made a list of 5 reasons why it is good to be a Christian!

1. GOD always provides. We never have to worry about how things will work out. We know that GOD always has a plan for our lives. Even if we have no money or job or anything, GOD always gives us what we need if we seek HIM first! We have everything we want or need!

2. We have GOD's protection. What can a person do to us if we have GOD? What? Kill us? That won't work. We'll just go to heaven with JESUS and they will still be here on this earth. And GOD will keep us safe anyway... if we don't want to die then. We're basicly invincible! That's why no one has been able to succesfully crush Christianity. We are eternal!

3. We never have to be lonely, because we know there is a GOD who loves us more than anything. A GOD who gave HIS own SON for us. Even if we are in the valley of the shadow of death, GOD comforts us and gives us no fear! HE has perfect love for us. And that is why HE never leaves us or forsakes us.

4. We always have hope. We know that everything that happens to us is from GOD, who has a great plan in our lives. Even if we are losing today, GOD garenties we will be winning tomorrow! GOD gives us success. And we can always keep on going when we know that someday, we will be with our Creator and Savior in heaven.

5. We have wisdom. Since we fear and believe in GOD, HE blesses us with wisdom and understanding without us even knowing it. That is why most (wise) people rather listen to what a Christian philospoher has to say, then some partying celebrity. We have good values and we seem to know what we are talking about through our lives. The fear of the LORD is the begining of wisdom!

I quoted a lot of Bible verses in the paragraphs above. I thought it would be to confusing if I told you where I put them. Anyway, there is so many more differnt reasons why it is good to be a Christian. GOD is a total blessing to us.

GOD bless you all.

Peace.

Your seravnt,

RC Hammer

(P.S. Not very many people have noticed the Bible polls on my side bar. Just scroll down and you should see them (to the right). I would really like to hear your opinion. I would also like to hear you comments. Please respond.)