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Sperm in the Fallopian Tube

An egg cell

Will they have a date? =)

The Fallopian tube

Two sperms are contacting with the egg cell 

The winning sperm

Winning Moments! =)

 The sperm 5-6 days.The clump has developed into a blastocyst, containing many more cells,and has entered the womb

 8 days.The human embryo is attached to a wall of the uterus

The brain starts to develop in the human embryo  

24 days.The one-month-old embryo has no skeleton yet.

There is only a heart that starts beating on the 18th day 

 4 Weeks

 5 weeks.Approximately 9 mm.You can now distinguish the face with holes for eyes,nostrils and mouth

 40 days.Embryonic cells form the placenta.This organ connects the embryo to the uterine wall allowing nutrient uptake,waste elimination and gas exchange via the woman’s blood supply

Eight weeks.The rapidly-growing embryo is well protected in the foetal sac 

10 weeks. The eyelids are semi-shut. They will close completely in a few days 

16 weeks.The foetus uses its hands to explore its own body and its surroundings 

The skeleton consists mainly of flexible cartilage.A network of blood vessels is visible through the thin skin 

18 weeks.Approximately 14 cm.The foetus can now perceive sounds from the outside world 

19 Weeks 

 20 weeks.Approximately 20 cm.Woolly hair, known as lanugo, covers the entire head

24 weeks

26 Weeks

 6 months.The little human is getting ready to leave the uterus.

It turns upside down because it will be easier to get out this way

36 weeks. The child will see the world in 4 weeks

The Better Best =)

Confused? Remember God’s Promises

CURRENT TEACHING SERIES The Hope of Easter

Confused? Remember God’s Promises By Rick Warren — Mar 30, 2015 “Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” (John 16:22 NIV) It’s hard to imagine how the disciples felt on Saturdaythe before Jesus’ Resurrection and the day after his Resurrection. They had watched their Messiah, the Son of God, crucified by the Romans. They had seen him raise the dead and heal the blind. They knew Jesus could have come down off the cross. But he didn’t. Imagine the grief, fear, and regret that went through their minds that Saturday. We’ve all been there. Confusion often follows days of terrible tragedy. So how do you deal with days of confusion? You remember the promises of God. Never doubt in the dark what God shows you in the light. When you go through difficult times, the natural response is to throw everything up in the air and let all your plans go down the toilet. But that’s the last thing you should do. Right before his crucifixion, Jesus gave his disciples an important promise to focus on during the difficult days to follow. He said, “Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy” (John 16:22 NIV). Jesus knew his disciples would face difficulty, but he reminded them they needed to hang on because they would rejoice later. When confusion sets in, you need to know that God has a plan — and you are still a part of it. Become a promise person. Learn God’s promises, and claim them. There are more than 7,000 promises in the Bible. You’ll never be able to claim them when confusion strikes if you don’t know them. God’s promises are like an insurance policy. When you have insurance, you don’t have to worry about how you’ll pay the bill when a medical issue arises. You’re covered. When you go through confusing times but you know God’s promises, you don’t have to worry anymore. You’re covered. PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk It Over What do you think the disciples were feeling and thinking on the Saturday before the Resurrection?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyJuKHvoPGc What are some promises that have been important to you during your life? With whom can you share one of God’s promises as he or she walks through confusing times?

A Balanced Workout

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. ”

(1 Timothy 4:8, NIV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Scripture talks about the value of getting both physical exercise and spiritual exercise. Yes, our spiritual development will last into eternity but our physical development helps us to be more effective while we are here on earth. We have to take care of our whole person in order to live balanced life and reach our full potential. Remember, our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Are you making time to take care of your temple? Sometimes we make a bigger deal about getting exercise than we need to. You don’t have to get a gym membership or work out for a long time to have benefit. Just start somewhere. Start walking in your neighborhood. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park a little further away from the grocery store. Do whatever you can do to stay active because exercising spiritually and physically is what makes a balanced workout!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, I declare today that I am committed to be my best spiritually and physically. I desire to honor you with my whole being. Help me to make good decisions for myself and for my loved ones and be an effective example everywhere I go. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Be you =)

God Will Never Let Go

CURRENT TEACHING SERIES Eternal Realities

God Will Never Let Go By Rick Warren — Mar 29, 2015 “We are now members of God’s own family …. And God has reserved for his children the priceless gift of eternal life; it is kept in heaven for you …. And God, in his mighty power, will make sure that you get there safely to receive it because you are trusting him.” (1 Peter 1:3b-5a TLB) You were made to last forever. One day your heart will stop beating. That’ll be the end of your body but not the end of you. God made you in his image, and you were made to last forever. But here’s the bottom line: If you want to spend eternity with God in Heaven, you’ve got to build a relationship with him while you’re on Earth. Do that, and you can be sure you’ll spend forever with him. If you’re like most of us, you’re probably wondering how you can possibly have certainty about your relationship with God. What if you blow it before your death? It’s about grace. You can’t do anything to get yourself to Heaven. You can’t earn it. You’ll never deserve it. You certainly can’t guarantee it. Only God himself can make sure you get there. The Bible says, “We are now members of God’s own family …. And God has reserved for his children the priceless gift of eternal life; it is kept in heaven for you …. And God, in his mighty power, will make sure that you get there safely to receive it because you are trusting him” (1 Peter 1:3b-5a TLB). When my kids were young, we took a trip to the Grand Canyon. We were going to hike several thousand feet down a trail there. The kids were scared, so they put their hands in my hand. More importantly, though, I put my hand on theirs. I didn’t want them to fall. Halfway down, they may have gotten brave, squirmed, and tried to let go. But I wouldn’t let go of them. And God won’t let go of you, either. Talk It Over If you were “made to last forever,” what does that say about how important you are to God? Does realizing that you can’t do anything to earn or to lose your salvation give you more security or less? If you’re a believer, how does it make you feel to realize that God will never let go of you?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO1q71x9Dls Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures 1 Corinthians 15:1-4     Doesn’t it seem that bad news is all around us? It’s not only the top story on the news or the main headline in the paper…it seems to fill our day. But as believers, we know the best news we could ever hear…and we celebrate it this week. Easter is the day we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the grave. This is the event that conquered sin…that conquered death…and that made it possible for you and me to have a personal relationship with God! Perhaps, today, this is the first time you’ve ever heard or understood this Good News. If so, I want to tell you something: Jesus died on the cross for you. He wore a crown of thorns and was nailed to a tree because He loves you.  And He wants to have a personal relationship with you today. If you haven’t already, I pray you will you accept Jesus as your Savior today.  And if you have placed your faith in Christ, I challenge you to share that Good News with someone this week. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the upcoming Easter! THIS EASTER SEASON, SHARE THE GOOD NEWS!

Nothing but Love =)

It’s Your Call

CURRENT TEACHING SERIES Eternal Realities

It’s Your Call By Rick Warren — Mar 28, 2015 “God says he will accept and acquit us — declare us ‘not guilty’ — if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like.” (Romans 3:22TLB) There are more than 7,000 promises in the Bible from God to you. They’re like blank checks just waiting to be cashed by you. And with every promise, there’s a premise. In the Bible’s most famous promise, John 3:16, Jesus tells us, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (NKJV). God promises we won’t perish if we believe in him. God’s free gift of salvation is offered to everyone. It doesn’t matter your religion or cultural background. Jesus Christ died for you. How do we receive this free gift? The Bible says, “God says he will accept and acquit us — declare us ‘not guilty’ — if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like” (Romans 3:22 TLB). Though anyone can come to faith in Jesus, the only way we can get to Heaven is by placing our trust in Jesus Christ. You can’t trust Jesus unless you know him. I believe in Marx, Stalin, and Khrushchev, but I’m not a Communist. The way I believe in Jesus is different. I know him, and I trust him. It’s the difference between your head and your heart. I know many famous people. I know Bill Gates. We’ve spoken on the same platform together. We’ve been at parties together. I’ve sat on a couch and explained The PEACE Plan to him. I know Bill Gates. But I don’t really know him. He’s not a close, personal friend. I don’t really know what makes him tick. But I do know my wife. We’ve been married for close to 40 years. I know her inside and out. I know what makes her tick. That’s what it means to know God. It means having a real, living relationship with him. That’s what it means to trust God. Do you know God that way? You can. Learn more about how you can know God personally on my website at rickwarren.org/know-god. Please let me know if you make the decision to follow Jesus. I want to be able to celebrate with you! Write me atrick@rickwarren.org. Talk It Over God’s free gift of salvation is available to everyone. How do you respond to that? What might it look like to know about God but not really know him? Who can you share God’s free gift of salvation with this week? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THgccy_EyFY

Pleasant Words TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “Pleasant words are as honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.” (Proverbs 16:24, AMP) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria Are you speaking pleasant words? In other words, are you looking for good and kind things to say about yourself and others? The Bible tells us that pleasant words are healing to the body. They can bring healing physically, spiritually, and emotionally. When you speak words of life and encouragement, it’s like sowing seed for your own healing. Today and every day, choose your words carefully. Sow good, pleasant seeds and reap the sweet harvest of healing God has prepared for you! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father, thank You for Your Word which is truth that sets me free. I choose to speak pleasant words of life to others so I can experience life and healing in return. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.