The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.
(Isaiah 33:5-6 NIV)
Mark Correll came last Sunday with a stirring word about the times and perhaps how little we have left. It has special emphasis or passion when it comes from a stage four cancer survivor well acquainted with M.D. Anderson. He took his text from Jesus words after his disciples asked him about the last days - the "time" and the "signs" of the time. His words were clear, riveting and compelling. You can hear his two messages on the CCF website.
Greetings in the Name of Jesus. I ran across this Dennis Prager video link today and felt led to pass it along. It's to the point, factual, insightful and instructive about Israel ... Her Past, Present, and Future. So if you would like a little refresher on the facts about Israel, you'll appreciate that and this.
I recently rediscovered the central truth of a 3000 year old Psalm by David, King of Israel. It has echoed down thru the ages too, in many generations, as shown on the 1381 crest of medieval London, England, "Lord Direct Us."
From my hotel room in Tokyo, where my airline job has me this morning, I am compelled to write you about this summit and convey why you should get involved with this organization and support Israel in this hour.
I couldn’t put off the leading and growing desire I had to attend the summit, so I went. I’m so glad I did. I gained new friends, paradigm challenging information about the USA and world, and experienced the excitement of being involved with something relevant in our exciting times, and close to God’s heart.
I discovered that CUFI has grown from about 9000 members five years ago, to 420,000 this year. Over 4500 attended this summit with representatives from each of our fifty states, including 450 college students. This sacrifice was made in spite of a down economy. There were inspiring and exciting speakers from the Black American and Hispanic arms of the organization. All generations were represented from children to the aged. A true cross section of America. Click here for some photos of the event.
Here are the two major reasons to join and be counted?
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you." Genesis 12:3 (NIV)
I ask you to visit their website and join this focused and extremely well organized part of the American and Christian scene, “for such a time as this.”
To quote a common phrase from Pastor/Founder Dr. John Hagee, “May God bless you and those you love.” -=db=-
“For Zion's sake I will not keep silent,
for Jerusalem's sake I will not remain quiet,....” Isa 61:1a, Ps 102:12-16
Dear Friend in Christ:
As we move into yet another election cycle, the subject of politics is in the air, and our nation is polarized. Is there a way forward that will yield peace and progress? Yes, there is, if we will seek God; He has already provided a solution. We are steadily proving that there is no other path to peace and progress.
Our nation’s founders understood something long-forgotten by contemporary society: laws alone will not produce a desired result. And today, one “simple” law will contain more provisions and work than our entire Declaration of Independence and Constitution combined. Our government seems desperate to find laws and more laws that will somehow fix our problems, and the tyranny of laws
only grows. How long before we awaken to the fact that more human government is not the answer to human problems?
THE POWER OF IDEAS
Our founders came to North America to escape tyranny and establish liberty for the individual. Many, if not most, were believers in the Sovereign God and understood the limitations of human government. They borrowed ideas from men like Adam Smith, John Locke, Algernon Sidney, Montesquieu, and William Blackstone; men who lived under tyranny. These men were Bible scholars and students of the Christian faith. It was their ideas, drawn from Holy Scripture, that found fertile ground in the hearts of Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, and a host of others who thirsted for liberty and the kind of government that would preserve and propagate it. "
"Roots and Fruits"
"Remember the lesson of the seed too in its sending a shoot down so that it may be rooted and grounded, while at the same time it sends a shoot up to be the plant and flower that shall gladden the world.
The two growths are necessary. Without the strong root it would soon wither, as much activity fails for lack of growth in Me. The higher the growth up, the deeper must be the enrooting.
Many forget this and thus their work ceases to be permanent for Me. Beware of the leaves and flowers without the strong root."
God Calling
Edited by A.J. Russell
May 27th Reading
This reading really spoke to me about leading a life of spiritual disciplines or habits that keeps one grounded in God, His purposes, and His Word. Spend time with God daily and deeply, from time to time, is the sense and wisdom of this. A lot of activity without it, may just produce leaves, or a plant that can't support the leaves and fruit it bears? I wish you well. Shalom, -=db=- Isaiah 30:15
"Bad Politicians are sent to Little Rock and Washington, D.C. by good people who don't vote.
This is a excerpt from a letter written to the guys who went to Belize Feb 20-27, 2010.It’a been only weeks since our “life event” and “eternity changing” adventure to Belize. I’m so grateful to each one of you for answering the call. In short, it was a pleasure being with you, observing your walk with Christ and enjoying your company. Thanks also for your good attitudes, hard work, and friendship.
If you’re like me, the dream-like adventure is already starting to fade, pushed from our minds by daily habits, schedules, and demands. I’m not too sad about this, since “God chooses where people should live, and their times.” (Acts 17) But I want to remember and savor the events, sights, sounds, and enriched friendships as long as I can.
I return to the States feeling like I was more blessed and impacted by the people and experience and they were impacted or helped by me. Please join me in journaling about it, and meditating on what you saw there, asking God to refresh your memory or show you His greater purposes or lessons for you.
Having said that, the people certainly seemed to appreciate us and welcomed us into their village and lives. The older people came and watched how we accepted them all, adoring their children, inviting them to work along side us when they wanted to “help,” stopping to speak, smile, or tote them around. The village served us a feast in the new church, sporting it’s yet unpainted ceiling and walls. One week later the church goers were treated to a beautifully painted church, inside and out, walls supporting a beautiful mural up front, walls adorned with thoughtfully chosen Scriptures, windows made beautiful by borders topped with a simple cross. I think we, with them, are in awe that the whole is greater than the some of our parts. It’ been said, “little is much when God is in it.” Tis true, and I think we’re all humbled and quietly overjoyed by the outcome. The village has two newly painted, brightly colored buildings, bringing a sense of hope, joy, beauty, and excitement about the future - that God is in her midst.
Indeed the Lord is to be remembered and thanked and worshiped. He made Belize, her people, and gave us the best trip I can imagine, meeting us with good weather, safe passage, health, joy, spiritual insights, new friends, natural beauty, and surprises at every turn.
I know we all feel humbled and good about sharing His Name, proclaiming His faithfulness and greatness to other generations and other nations, and serving them. May His Name continue to be known and magnified in Belize and in our lives. May God bless you and your families, may He turn His face toward you, and give you peace.
Your grateful brother in Christ Jesus,
Dwayne
We had an excellent day of sight seeing, beginning with the very excellent Belize Zoo, followed by a bus tour of western Belize and lunch in Mennonite country's Spanish Lookout, ending high atop the ancient Mayan world at Xunantunich.
Well, well, well, all is well. Our team of thirteen men - fourteen with Randy, coming from three states and four churches, has completed its intended work in the jungle village of More Tomorrow, Belize.
Our Internet connection in the jungle here is neither reliable nor fast. But I want to communicate a little to you for prayer support and for those who have been to Belize or follow the church planting in Belize with interest.
During our first day here, on Sunday night in the village, two men gave their hearts to Christ. Glen Charlie and Jose are their names. They each have a troubled past involving addictions. Please pray with us here that the Lord help them quickly and mightily to overcome these habits and replace them with healthy, joyful ones. One young man named Clifford who recently became a believer came forward in the service asking to be baptized, the happy event being scheduled for this Sunday, for all three. :)
We’ve been busy Monday and Tuesday painting the new church inside and out, visiting with the villagers, and playing with the kids. There is a real and growing friendship with Randy, the mission teams, and the villagers that is heart warming and joyful.
The village school principal has asked us to paint their school. So we’ve taken up a collection for paint and intend to do that today, as well as get Ralph on his way to painting the mural in the front of the newly painted church.
Thanks for your prayers, and greetings from Belize!
"2009 is now history. We can learn from it and build on it, but we can’t relive it. One thing can assure 2010 a fruitful year for each of us though regardless of circumstances from local to global which may arise. That one thing is to trust in the only time tested security, Jesus Christ. To proceed through the year growing in our personal relationship with Him, and having as our goal to daily serve His purposes.
How do we do that practically?
As with any year since the beginning of humankind, we can live it rightly loving and serving God and remaining in His will and protection, or we can take our chances on our own." Good words Pastor Craig -=db=-
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