Living In Praise: 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all of you, may God bless you and your family with good health, joy and prosperity. As you start the new year, ask God to come into your life and share the love.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you, (Genesis 28:15)

Remember, God hears you when you call out to him, keep faith and keep his glory.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Inspirational Messages

I know someone is out there who needs a word or two, be thankful, be blessed, you're not alone, open your heart to God for he is always with you, even when you think you are feeling alone.

Today I hope that each and everyone of you who reads these messages, will find inspiration, hope and a spirit fill with love. We all need to keep truth in our words. Find the light that God shines on our path, as we walk with him with strength, wisdom and joy.. Keep the love growing as we embrase our loved ones.

This message goes out to all married couples that are going through some difficult time in their marriages. Times like now seems so unfair that so many people are celebrating Christmas with all the trimmings and the glory of happiness. But, know that you are not alone, God is with you to remind you that he is here to help you, Open your heart and reach out to him. Know that Christmas is about Jesus, not about celebrations. We need to thank him for giving us the gift of real Love, the love that we gave when we married that special person. God is our counselor, seek him for words of wisdom to bring that happiness back to your marriage. God is an awesome God.

Holiday Spirits

Sometimes during the holidays we feel lost and alone, there is a feeling of emptiness inside of our hearts. God tells us that we are never alone when we seek his words, he will give us peace and comfort when we open our hearts and feel the love that he has given us. Bring joy and experience the everlasting happiness that God has created for us.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Inspirational Message

Christmas is almost here, let us remember the real reason why we celebrate Christmas. A time to remember that Jesus was born. Our creator, may we all find love, joy and peace with all our families and friends. May you treasure the memories you make with those you love during this glorious season. Have a Merry Christmas, and remember Jesus is always with you.

Finding the True Meaning of Love

By Ashley Testa-Burk

community@reedleyexponent.comPublished: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 5:49 PM PST

Growing up in Reedley, Raymond Muro never expected he’d be married to a published author.

When he married his wife, Lupe, 37 years ago, neither of them expected their marriage would serve as inspiration for her book. But last week, Lupe Muro’s first book “What is True Love in a Marriage?” was released nationwide.

Muro contacted Christian publishing company Cross Books last year, curious about the process. The Los Angeles native had never planned to write a book, but the more she read the Bible, the more she became inspired by God’s word.

When her granddaughter bought her two little notebooks several years ago, she began writing down her thoughts.

“The more I read into the word of God, I was receiving messages for me to do something with those thoughts,” Muro said.

Listening to Christian radio station K-LOVE, Muro heard messages assuring listeners that they had a purpose in life, and they should utilize their talents. She never really took it personally, until one message stood out.

“One day I was listening to the radio, and she said something about using your thoughts to get God's word out,” Muro said. “I looked at the little book and thought, 'Am I supposed to do something with this?'”

She took it as a sign, and searched for the phone number of the Cross Books representative she had previously spoken with. Just as she hung up after misdialing – another “sign” solidified her decision to go forth with a book. Muro said the phone rang – and it happened to be Cross Books on the other end. She took six months to write a rough draft, and submitted her first manuscript in April. Within a week, the publishing company called with the good news that they accepted it.

“Everything just came together,” Muro said. “I knew that I had to put God's word out there. I believe that as long as you have God with you, he's going to give you the strength to work through things.”

Muro’s book will be available on Amazon.com, Borders, Barnes & Noble and other national retailers. The book examines the true meaning of love as examined by God, containing biblical references correlating with Muro’s personal reflections.

“Every thought that I put in my book, I was able to find a scripture to go with it,” she said. “It was really amazing how I came across every single scripture.”

The Muros agree that compromise is a huge secret to marital bliss, as well as accepting the fact that there is no perfect marriage. The key is knowing that God is the answer, Muro said, and couples don’t have to go it alone.

“There are a lot of marriages that are failing,” she said. “But we need to learn to open our hearts and take what God has created for us."

The Muros live in Fresno, and Raymond’s three siblings still live in Reedley.