Thursday, August 03, 2006

Katherine Harris for US Senate

Katherine Harris for US Senate: "Florida GOP Chairman Carole Jean Jordan informed Congresswoman Katherine Harris this afternoon that a previous letter unethically leaked in today’s news is not applicable to current party beliefs. Further, Jordan stated that the Florida Republican Party does not officially endorse or take positions in a primary.

Representative Harris commented “this confidential letter was old news and Chairman Carole Jean Jordan has stated repeatedly this letter is not applicable today; further, Chairman Jordan said that she never expressed concerns about my campaign but rather the race overall against the incumbent. With a primary in process, the state chairman, the state committeeman and state committeewoman cannot endorse a candidate but all have stated their personal support for me.”



The Harris campaign continues to move forward while Representative Harris fights to preserve the sanctity of marriage and traditional values, to lower taxes, to help small businesses acquire lower costing healthcare and to ensure that illegal immigrants are not granted amnesty. Bill Nelson has voted against each of these ideals.



“It is high time for dirty politics and unethical leaks to be set aside so that the issues that impact people’s daily lives can be addressed,” continued Congresswoman Harris."

Activeword.org - Devotional 8/3/06

Activeword.org - Devotional: "Responsibility: Owns Up

Be sure to do what you should, for then you will enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your work well, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.-Galatians 6:4-5 (NLT)

Imagine if I went to the pulpit on a Sunday morning and said, Today's message is going to be a little bit different. You see, people kept interrupting me on my normal study day and so I had to bump it over to Saturday. But because my son had a baseball game that morning, which went into extra innings, I couldn't focus on the Word until late in the afternoon. And then, when I got to my office, I happened to turn on the T.V. and I saw that they were running a documentary on a band that I used to be involved with. Before I knew it, the time had slipped away. So I hope you don't mind, but today we're going to have a mini-message.

How irresponsible! And yet, this analogy contains three things that I've found we frequently do when our character is lacking in the area of responsibility: we'll find fault with others (people kept interrupting me), we'll cast blame (my son had a baseball game), and we'll make excuses (it was a band that I used to be involved with). But a responsible heart doesn't hide behind these rationalizations. It doesn't find fault in others, cast blame, or make excuses but, instead, owns up to its responsibilities. Christians with this kind of character recognize that they are responsible for the choices they make in life. They don't point to someone else or the circumstances they were born into.

In an age where 'passing the buck' has almost become an art-form, the family of God needs to do a better job of owning up and being responsible for its own conduct. When the world sees us do this, it will have more respect for and be more receptive to what we have to say.

DIG - What are three traits of an irresponsible heart?

DISCOVER - How do you respond when you do something wrong?

DISPLAY - Keep a running record of your mistakes and how you react after you make them."

Monday, July 31, 2006

Medical Breakthrough

Prescribed by the Great Physician
*****************************
The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember...
Noah was a drunk
Abraham was too old
Isaac was a daydreamer
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a stuttering problem
Gideon was afraid
Samson had long hair and was a womanizer
Rahab was a prostitute
Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
David had an affair and was a murderer
Elijah was suicidal
Isaiah preached naked
Jonah ran from God
Naomi was a widow
Job went bankrupt
Peter denied Christ
The Disciples fell asleep while praying
Martha worried about everything
The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once
Zaccheus was too small
Paul was too religious
Timothy had an ulcer..AND
Lazarus was dead!

Now! No more excuses!
God can use you to your full potential.
Besides you aren't the message, you are just the
messenger.
And one more thing...Share this with a friend or
two...
In the Circle of God's love, God's waiting to use your
full potential.



1. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.

2. Dear God, I have a problem, it's Me.

3. Growing old is inevitable .. growing UP is
optional.

4. There is no key to happiness. The door is always
open.

5. Silence is often misinterpreted but never
misquoted.

6. Do the math .. count your blessings.

7. Faith is the ability to not panic.

8. Laugh every day, it's like inner jogging.

9. If you worry, you didn't pray . If you pray,
don't worry.

10. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling
home everyday.

11. Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be
bent out of shape.

12. The most important things in your house are the
people.

13 When we get tangled up in our problems, be still.
God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.

14. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry.

15 He who dies with the most toys is still dead.


Have a great day!!!

The SON is shining and he

can certainly use you!

Sunday, July 30, 2006

MORE OF JOHN KERRY'S RETROACTIVE CAMPAIGN PROMISES - Yahoo! News

MORE OF JOHN KERRY'S RETROACTIVE CAMPAIGN PROMISES - Yahoo! News: "Israel's recent tussle with Hezbollah reminds us how absurd the Democrats' fixation on Osama is. America has been under attack from Muslim extremists for nearly 30 years. Not just al-Qaida and certainly not just Osama bin Laden.

Here's the highlights reel for anyone still voting for the Democrats:"

(Click link to read: History of terrorism from the Iranian hostage to 9/11)

15 Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About

15 Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About

  1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.

  2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

  3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

  4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

  5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

  6. You mean the world to someone.

  7. If not for you, someone may not be living.

  8. You are special and unique.

  9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

  10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

  11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.

  12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.

  13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

  14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.

  15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Denouncing militants, Christians flee - Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune

Denouncing militants, Christians flee - Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune: "'Hezbollah came to Ain Ebel to shoot its rockets,' said Fayad Hanna Amar, a young Christian man, referring to his village. 'They are shooting from between our houses.

'Please,' he said, 'write that in your newspaper.'"

Sunday, July 23, 2006

U.S. Missionaries Ministered to Captors | Christianpost.com- Christian News Online , Christian World News

U.S. Missionaries Ministered to Captors | Christianpost.com- Christian News Online , Christian World News: "Two U.S. missionaries held hostage for five days in Haiti spent their captivity in a sweltering makeshift cell praying and even ministering to their kidnappers, one of the men said Friday.
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This photo provided by Saundra Aubin shows Charles F. Adams posing in February 2006, in a home in a village outside of Choluteca, Honduras. Adams is working on a water project funded by the Rotary Foundation and Pure Water for the World. A FBI spokeswoman said American, businessman, Charles Adams, was released Thursday, July 20, 2006, after a day in captivity after an undisclosed ransom was paid in Haiti. Adams was in Haiti working on a water treatment project.
Related
2 Kidnapped Missionaries Freed in Haiti
(July 21, 2006)

Tom Barron said he and William Eugene Seastrum were treated relatively well during the ordeal.

But there were times they kept 'coming in yelling and waving their pistols around,' Barron said by telephone.

Barron and Seastrum, both of High Point, N.C., were released Thursday after negotiations led by the FBI. Barron said the captors initially sought $500,000. A U.N. official said the men were released for an amount below $10,000. They had been snatched by gunmen Sunday on their wa"

Thursday, July 20, 2006

WorldNetDaily: Famous last words

WorldNetDaily: Famous last words: "On Nov. 30, 1900, the last words of the famous writer Oscar Wilde were, 'Either that wallpaper goes, or I do.'"

FOXNews.com - Crews in Combat: Solid Professionals - FOX Fan

FOXNews.com - Crews in Combat: Solid Professionals - FOX Fan: "I hope it's true what they say about the friends you make in combat — that you share a special bond for life. Ever since Israel decided to respond to the Qassam fire out of the Gaza strip with increased air strikes, my crews and I have been through a dizzying, frightening, and arduous few weeks chasing the soldier kidnappings and military responses. Sometimes we shout at each other. Sometimes we laugh until tears stream down our cheeks. Sometimes we are in a situation serious enough to strip you down to the core of your constitution. In the end, we get the story roped in and home to the viewers. My crews have been solid professionals."

Saturday, July 15, 2006

Ben Stein: Christmas Confessions - Netlore Archive

Ben Stein: Christmas Confessions - Netlore Archive: "Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says"

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Focus Resource Center - The Successful Man by John Maxwell, John Eldredge & Steve Farrar

Focus Resource Center - The Successful Man by John Maxwell, John Eldredge & Steve Farrar: "The Successful Man" by John Maxwell, John Eldredge & Steve Farrar

Suggested Donation: US $ 20.00
Product Type: 3 Broadcast CD Set
Item Code: B00839K
Published by: Focus on the Family

What Does It Take To Be a Real Man?

Discovering the kind of attitude that can transform problems into successes will be a blessing to any man. In this set of three broadcasts, you will hear Dr. Dobson discuss how boys develop into men and the important roles fathers play during the transition. You'll also learn the importance of a husband's commitment to Christ, his role as family leader and his responsibility to love and cherish his wife.

Includes: 'Your Attitude: Key to Success I-II,' 'Discovering the Abundant Life I-II' and 'Going All Out For Your Wife.'

Friday, July 07, 2006

FOXNews.com - Bush Says He Hopes Enron's Lay Was 'Right With the Lord' - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum

FOXNews.com - Bush Says He Hopes Enron's Lay Was 'Right With the Lord' - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum: "'I was really surprised,' Bush said on a cable news show. 'You know, my hope is that his heart was right with the Lord and I feel real sorry for his wife. She's had a rough go and she's now here on earth to bear the burdens of losing her husband, a man she loved.'"

Thursday, July 06, 2006

WorldNetDaily: God's top 10

WorldNetDaily: God's top 10: "God's top 10:

1. Have no other gods before Him (see Exodus 20:2-3).
2. Do not make any idols (see Exodus 20:4-6).
3. Do not take the Lord's name in vain (see Exodus 20:7).
4. Keep the Sabbath holy (see Exodus 20:8-11).
5. Honor your father and mother (see Exodus 20:12).
6. Do not murder (see Exodus 20:13).
7. Do not commit adultery (see Exodus 20:14).
8. Do not steal (see Exodus 20:15).
9. Do not lie (see Exodus 20:16).
10. Do not covet (see Exodus 20:17)."

Monday, July 03, 2006

Roots of human family tree are shallow - Yahoo! News

Roots of human family tree are shallow - Yahoo! News: "It means when Muslims, Jews or Christians claim to be children of Abraham, they are all bound to be right."

Thursday, June 08, 2006

HEY YOU, BROWSING 'GODLESS' -- BUY THE BOOK OR GET OUT! - Yahoo! News

HEY YOU, BROWSING 'GODLESS' -- BUY THE BOOK OR GET OUT! - Yahoo! News: "The thesis of 'Godless' is: Liberalism IS a religion. The liberal religion has its own cosmology, its own explanation for why we are here, its own gods, its own clergy. The basic tenet of liberalism is that nature is god and men are monkeys. (Except not as pure-hearted as actual monkeys, who don't pollute, make nukes or believe in God.)

Liberals deny, of course, that liberalism is a religion -- otherwise, they'd lose their government funding. 'Separation of church and state' means separation of YOUR church from the state, but total unity between their church and the state."

Monday, May 15, 2006

Text of Bush's Speech on Immigration - Yahoo! News

Text of Bush's Speech on Immigration - Yahoo! News: "rational middle ground"

Raytheon Announces Transactions: UTD acquired

My cousin John is the president of UTD and former owner.

Raytheon Announces Transactions: "Raytheon Announces Transactions

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 22, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) today announced the acquisition of UTD, Inc., a privately
held science and engineering company based in Springfield, Va.
UTD will become part of Raytheon's Intelligence and Information Systems
(IIS) business -- a leading provider of information and intelligence solutions
to government clients. UTD, with annual revenues in excess of $25 million
will add to Raytheon's capabilities in geospatial, geologic and technical
mission support.
'UTD is a strategic fit with our core intelligence business,' said
Raytheon IIS President Michael D. Keebaugh. 'Most importantly, the unique
skills and offerings of UTD enable us to provide customers with a greater
depth of technological expertise and access to some of the industry's most
state-of-the-art national security technologies.'
In an unrelated transaction, Raytheon sold its Debt Management Solutions
operations.
'We are pleased to announce the completion of these transactions. They
are consistent with our strategy to achieve growth by expanding our core
market capabilities through niche acquisitions while shedding non-core
assets,' added Keebaugh.

Raytheo"

Activeword.org - Devotional

Activeword.org - Devotional: "The Perfect Path

He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 18:22 NKJV)

It's the biggest decision you can make aside from your choice to follow Christ. Whom you choose to marry will affect the rest of your earthly existence and impact the generations that follow from this union. This leads to a sobering and perhaps even a scary thought: What if I make the wrong choice? God's Word gives us some guiding wisdom when it comes to such an important decision: He who finds a wife finds a good thing.

The Hebrew word Solomon chose here for finds means 'to find something along the way.' When the Scriptures make reference to a person's way, it's usually describing the course or path that God has appointed for his or her life. The implication of this proverb is that a son or daughter of God will find a mate as he or she is walking along the path He has appointed. I've seen this lived out several times as faithful followers find Mr. or Mrs. Right while serving in ministry.

This is a stark contrast to the world's wisdom when it comes to meeting your mate. Men and women are forced into desperation mode as though everything rests on them. They have to look just right and be at just the right place at just the right time if they have any hope of meeting the right one. How exhausting and futile! It's far bet"

Sunday, May 14, 2006

BREITBART.COM - Mexico's Fox Calls Bush to Discuss Border

BREITBART.COM - Mexico's Fox Calls Bush to Discuss Border: "She said Fox 'reached out' to Bush, but she did not know how long the call lasted or the time it occurred.

A news release from Fox's office said the Mexican president initiated the call and characterized Bush as 'analyzing the administrative and logistical support of part of the National Guard, not the army, to help police on the border.'"

WorldNetDaily: Jesus and the skeptic, part 2

WorldNetDaily: Jesus and the skeptic, part 2: "I was a guest on 'Larry King Live' a while back, and the discussion turned to the very topic I am addressing in this article. I told Larry King about a lady who had come to our church one Sunday morning after discovering she had breast cancer. She had seen our television program and wanted to find out how to get right in her relationship with God. The Lord had allowed this tragedy to get her attention. Larry interrupted me and asked, 'How do you know it's not a crutch? I mean, I have breast cancer; I've got to pray to something.'

I responded, 'Thank God for that crutch. Larry, He's not a crutch to me; He's a whole hospital.'

Larry smiled and said, 'Good line!' Then he turned to his director and said, 'Write that down.' But it wasn't a line. It was the truth. The gospel truth. "

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

WorldNetDaily: 'Da Vinci Code' errors: A quick list

WorldNetDaily: 'Da Vinci Code' errors: A quick list: "We are all entitled to our own opinions, but we are not entitled to our own facts. It is OK for a novelist to create a fictional story and even a fictional setting if he wishes. What you can't do with impunity is create a fictional foreground and fictional background, the latter of which you claim is based on fact. That is precisely what Dan Brown has done. His novel, 'The Da Vinci Code,' claims to be based on facts, but his 'facts' are just as much fiction as his fiction.

Upon examination, 'The Da Vinci Code' is chock full of errors. Some are unimportant; others, if true, would spell the end of Christianity. Here is a short list of 'Da Vinci Code' errors. More errors from the book are rebutted on the new documentary special, 'The Da Vinci Delusion,' which airs May 13 and May 14 nationwide. For listings, go to www.davincidelusion.tv."

WorldNetDaily: Coulter's hottest book ever

WorldNetDaily: Coulter's hottest book ever: "In 'Godless,' she throws open the doors of the Church of Liberalism, showing us:

* its sacraments (abortion)

* its holy writ (Roe v. Wade)

* its martyrs (from Soviet spy Alger Hiss to cop-killer Mumia Abu Jamal)

* its clergy (public school teachers)

* its churches (government schools, where prayer is prohibited but condoms are free)

* its doctrine of infallibility (as manifest in the 'absolute moral authority' of spokesmen from Cindy Sheehan to Max Cleland)

* and its cosmology (in which mankind is an inconsequential accident)

Then, of course, there's the liberal creation myth: Charles Darwin's theory of evolution."

United 93 movie

Is anyone interested in seeing the United 93 movie at this theater at these times?

Regal Cinemas Stonecrest at Piper Glen
7824 Rea Road
1:15 4:10 7:15 9:55

Monday, May 08, 2006

Pros and Cons to go to Florida

Thanks for your input, I appreciate that you took the time to review my decision.

Yes, I desire to be settled somewhere at least enough to better hear from the Lord. Hearing the Lord is my deepest desire. This Florida decision has been a great exercise to pursue my goal to improve my hearing from the Lord.

Returning to IT After a Hiatus? - Tech & IT Job Resources from Monster.com

Returning to IT After a Hiatus? - Tech & IT Job Resources from Monster.com: "Indeed, employers often view techies who have been out of the workforce a year or longer as stale, even if their most recent position involved technologies still in use. And if your technical knowledge is no longer relevant, even if the underlying experience is still applicable, the bar for returning is that much higher. An example would be a programmer with expertise in out-of-date languages.

Gausman says techies who want to return at the same level should take no more than six months off. A break of one or two years means 'you're going to have to be willing to take a lesser position.'

Jon Byrd, principal of IT staffing firm Eximer Technology Solutions, similarly says techies returning to the field after being away a year or longer will often 'have to take a less-than-optimal position to get some hands-on skills.'

But others are more optimistic. 'Up to two years, returning to IT is very possible,' says Joshua Feinberg, cofounder of Computer Consulting 101, a training firm for IT consultants. 'Between two and five years, it's possible but difficult. More than five years, you'd be facing an uphill battle.'"

Saturday, May 06, 2006

Pentecostalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pentecostalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Theologically, most Pentecostal denominations are aligned with Evangelicalism in that they emphasize the reliability of the Bible and the need for the transformation of an individual's life with faith in Jesus. Most Pentecostals also adhere to the doctrine of Biblical inerrancy. Pentecostals differ from Fundamentalists by placing more emphasis on personal spiritual experience."

Friday, May 05, 2006

Calvinism vs. Arminianism from Calvary Chapel Cheyenne

Calvinism vs. Arminianism

A Discussion of Doctrine

by Larry Taylor


INTRODUCTION

God has, in these last days, raised up Calvary Chapel as a ministry of balance. Since its inception under the leadership of Pastor Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapel ministries have sought the Biblical middle ground between the extremes of Pentecostalism versus fundamentalism, emotionalism versus traditionalism, and Calvinism versus Arminianism. With respect to this latter debate, no final solution is possible. Great theological minds have debated the issues of free will versus the sovereignty of God for centuries without ever being able to reconcile the two. Arguing for one side at the expense of the other is foolish because it is by nature not provable, and therefore is an argument which no one can win. Humility demands that we bow in the presence of a God who is beyond our intellectual comprehension and confess the wisdom of Deuteronomy 29:29: "The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever..."

WHAT’S Wrong with the “WORD-FAITH” Movement?

WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE “WORD-FAITH” MOVEMENT?

Many popular evangelists are involved with “Positive Confession” or the “Word-Faith” movement. What’s wrong with this movement?

Some of America’s best known televangelists subscribe either partly or wholly to what’s commonly referred to as “positive confession,” the “Word-Faith” teaching, or the “prosperity” doctrine. Its chief representatives today seem to be Kenneth Copeland, Kenneth Hagin, Fred Price, Charles Capps, and Casey Treat, though there are certainly many other evangelists, teachers, and writers who promote this teaching.

Word of faith - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Criticism

Criticism of Word of faith

Thursday, May 04, 2006

7th Heaven series finale May 8 at 8

On Simon's wedding day, he and Rose have made up after their fight at the rehearsal dinner. Matt (Barry Watson) and Sarah (Sarah Danielle) show up unexpectedly to attend the wedding and make a surprising announcement, as do Kevin (George Stults) and Lucy (Beverley Mitchell). Even the long-absent Mary (Jessica Biel) appears in Eric (Stephen Collins) and Annie's (Catherine Hicks) shared daydream and makes a call to the family to share her own good news. The wedding day ends happily, though not in a way anyone could have predicted. Mackenzie Rosman, Haylie Duff, Nikolas Brino and Lorenzo Brino also star.

WorldNetDaily: Bush remarks on National Day of Prayer

WorldNetDaily: Bush remarks on National Day of Prayer: "From our nation's prayerful beginnings, America has grown and prospered. Through prayer, we humbly recognize our continued dependence on divine providence.

I want to thank you all for keeping prayer a part of our national life. May God bless each one of you, and may God continue to bless our nation."

National Day of Prayer Task Force | 2006 Prayer for the Nation

2006 Prayer for the Nation

Oh Heavenly Father, You have made Yourself known to us as a nation by Your mighty works throughout our history.
From the beginning, You have
been with us through many wars and conflicts; Your right
arm has saved us. We have
been amazingly and
graciously blessed.


Today, we confess our sin
of not responding to Your
right to rule in our lives and our nation. Too often we have
despised and rejected Your will while imposing our own, and we
are now facing the consequences
of our disobedience.
Draw us back to Yourself
that we may return to Your
ways once again.
Without You we can do nothing.
You have promised that if we
honor You, You will once again honor this great nation.


That is our fervent prayer.
For Your honor
and glory we pray,
Amen.

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Katherine Harris attends Calvary Chapel

WorldNetDaily - A Free Press for a Free People:
"ELECTION 2006
Katherine Harris: I'm staying in race
Says she's backing bid for U.S. Senate with $10 million family fortune
--Associated Press

http://www.electharris.org/
http://harris.house.gov/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Harris
Harris was a headlined speaker at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (Dr. James Kennedy, pastor) "Reclaiming America for Christ" conference held in Ft. Lauderdale March 17-18, 2006. The conference web site invited gatherees to attend in order to "reclaim this nation for Christ." [41] As part of her speech, Harris urged conferees to "Win back America for God." [42] The stated mission of ReclaimAmerica.org is to "To inform, equip, motivate, and support Christians; enabling them to defend and implement the Biblical principles on which our country was founded."[43]

Sunday, April 30, 2006

WorldNetDaily: The life that's worth living

WorldNetDaily: The life that's worth living: "But we are reminded that Jesus is not just our Shepherd; He is the good shepherd. It is important to know that the word used here for 'good' doesn't just mean morally good, though it includes that. It also could be translated 'beautiful' or 'winsome' or 'lovely,' even 'attractive.' Jesus is the beautiful, attractive, winsome Shepherd, and the Shepherd's plan for His flock – more specifically, the Lord's plan for you – is that your life would flourish. It is His absolute joy to bless you."

Saturday, April 29, 2006

Harvest Crusades ::: Christchurch 2006

Harvest Crusades ::: Christchurch 2006: "Dear Friend,

I'd like to welcome you the church to the Crusade Connection. It's our way of getting the body of Christ involved in what God is doing through the Harvest Crusades in 2006. Just one day from now, I'll be preaching the gospel to thousands of people in Christchurch, New Zealand, and I could use your prayers.

I believe your prayers go a long way. As the Bible says, 'The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results' (James 5:16 NLT). So if you could take just a few moments to pray for Harvest 06 in Christchurch, New Zealand, April 28–30, I know you will greatly impact the kingdom of God.

It is my prayer that you enjoy the rest of the Crusade Connection. It's designed to give you a behind-the-scenes glance at the Harvest Crusades. With each Crusade Connection you receive, you'll gain new insights into what takes place just days before a crusade. You'll also get to know the crusade staff as they share their experiences in serving God through the Harvest Crusades.

In Jesus,
Greg Laurie"

Friday, April 28, 2006

My brother's family

Too good not to pass on -- Good one ---- Tailgating (A VERY GOOD ONE!!!)

A man was being tailgated by a stressed out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him.

He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.

The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration as she missed her chance to get through the intersection, dropping her cell phone and makeup.

As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer.

The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up.

He took her to the police station where she was searched, finger printed, photographed, and placed in a holding cell.

After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door.

She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.

He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you, and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Follow Me to Sunday- School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk.

Naturally... I assumed you had stolen the car.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Something every American should see.

What is it? See below the photo.........
This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace, now home to the 4th Infantry division. It will eventually be shipped home and put in the memorial museum in Fort Hood, Texas. The statue was created by an Iraqi artist named Kalat, who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad. Kalat was so grateful for the Americans liberation of his country; he melted 3 of the heads of the fallen Saddam and made the statue as a memorial to the American soldiers and their fallen warriors. Kalat worked on this memorial night and day for several months. To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms. Do you know why we don't hear about this in the news? Because it is heart warming and praise worthy. The media avoids it because it does not have the shock effectA flashed breast or the controversy politics does.
But we can do something about it. We can pass this along to as many people as we can in honor of all our brave military who are making a difference. And please pass this on!

from Eve of Berry Home Fellowship to her Prayer Partners

According to the weather reports, it is my understanding that it is 122 degrees in Iraq right now -- and the low will be 111! ; the American troops and the Iraquis need our prayers for strength, endurance, and safety. If it be God's will, give these men and women the strength they need to prevail.
I am sorry but I am not breaking this one.....Let us pray.
Prayer chain for our Military and the people...please don't break it...
Please send this on after a short prayer.
Pray for the soldiers.
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen."
"Dear God, protect the people so they can come to the knowledge of your Son. He died for Americans and all the other nations. Grant them favor. Take us out of our confort zone to make your will be done on earth. They are willing to give up their lives for a god. Give us the courage to give up our lives for the God, you My Lord. In return we will give you all the GLORY and the HONOR, in the name of Jesus who gave His life for all."
Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for all people around the world.
This was sent to me to pray just for the American troops, but God wanted me to pray for all. What He does for one, He can do for others.
Eve

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Bible study draws a crowd

Bible study draws a crowd: "And the ACLU won a challenge several years ago that prohibits the Tangipahoa Parish School Board from allowing a man known as the 'pizza preacher' from preaching Christianity during lunch periods at local schools while distributing free pizza."

WorldNetDaily: Decalogue trumps ACLU again

WorldNetDaily: Decalogue trumps ACLU again: "The American Civil Liberties Union suffered another defeat in its quest to bar the Ten Commandments from the public square today as the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a display of the Decalogue in Kentucky is constitutional.

In the case ACLU of Kentucky v. Mercer County, Kentucky, the court voted 9-5 to uphold the Foundations of American Law and Government display at the county courthouse.

The display includes the Ten Commandments, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Magna Charta, the Star-Spangled Banner, the National Motto, the Preamble to the Kentucky Constitution, the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution, and a picture of Lady Justice."

Calvary Chapel of Hammonton

Calvary Chapel of Hammonton

Why Rice Krispies Go Snap, Crackle, Pop! - Yahoo! News

Why Rice Krispies Go Snap, Crackle, Pop! - Yahoo! News: "There’s a bumper sticker out there that reads, “I do whatever my Rice Krispies tell me to.” Before taking orders, you might want to consider that no one really knows how the crispy cereal gets its commanding voice."

Pentecostalism at 100: a major religious force - Yahoo! News

Pentecostalism at 100: a major religious force - Yahoo! News: "As the 1906 earthquake shook San Francisco, another quake of sorts was occurring in southern California - tremors that reconfigured the Christian world.

This week, tens of thousands from around the globe are gathering in Los Angeles to celebrate the centennial of the Azusa Street Revival, an 'outpouring of the Holy Spirit' that begat the modern Pentecostal movement."

Monday, April 24, 2006

Top 30 last names in the US Census

: "SMITH 1.006 1.006 1
JOHNSON 0.810 1.816 2
WILLIAMS 0.699 2.515 3
JONES 0.621 3.136 4
BROWN 0.621 3.757 5
DAVIS 0.480 4.237 6
MILLER 0.424 4.660 7
WILSON 0.339 5.000 8
MOORE 0.312 5.312 9
TAYLOR 0.311 5.623 10
ANDERSON 0.311 5.934 11
THOMAS 0.311 6.245 12
JACKSON 0.310 6.554 13
WHITE 0.279 6.834 14
HARRIS 0.275 7.109 15
MARTIN 0.273 7.382 16
THOMPSON 0.269 7.651 17
GARCIA 0.254 7.905 18
MARTINEZ 0.234 8.140 19
ROBINSON 0.233 8.372 20
CLARK 0.231 8.603 21
RODRIGUEZ 0.229 8.832 22
LEWIS 0.226 9.058 23
LEE 0.220 9.278 24
WALKER 0.219 9.497 25
HALL 0.200 9.698 26
ALLEN 0.199 9.897 27
YOUNG 0.193 10.090 28
HERNANDEZ 0.192 10.282 29
KING 0.190 10.472 30"

Harvest Chapel of Charlotte, NC

Harvest Chapel of Charlotte, NC: "Services
Sunday Morning 10:00am
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm"

Jesus loved to eat

: "In Middle East culture-You were literally united to one another by the shared meal- Jesus loved to eat with people

A)One day there was a short guy named Zacheus who was perched in a tree for a better view of Jesus- Jesus said to him:

1) Zacheus, come down, I'm coming to your house for dinner

B)Jesus was always inviting Himself for dinner

1) He still is: 'Behold I stand at the door and knock....... '

D)What a GLORIOUS thing it is that God wants to have FELLOWSHIP

with us



And when we come to Him – He invites us to partake of Christ

A)The Bread on the table reminds us first of all of Jesus who declared that He was the bread of Life !!!!

B) Jesus said: John 6:35 5And Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.

C)The world today is FAMISHED and craving for something that will feed their soul- That which they are craving is JESUS CHRIST

D) That BREAD on the TABLE speaks of Jesus Christ, the living Word

1) He is the one that fills the longing in the heart of every man !!!!

But The Table of Showbread not only speaks of Jesus, the Living Word It speaks to us of the WRITTEN Word of God that is in your hands

A) Jer. 1"

WorldNetDaily: The secret to life

WorldNetDaily: The secret to life: "When the Bible tells us to 'fear' God, this word could also be translated 'reverence.' We are to reverence God. Honor God. Respect God. It means that we don't take His offer of forgiveness through Jesus Christ for granted."

Prince Harry: Send me to war or I'll quit - The World - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au

Prince Harry: Send me to war or I'll quit - The World - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au: "And now it has been revealed the determined prince told top brass at the Sandhurst military academy: 'If I am not allowed to join my unit in a war zone, I will hand in my uniform.'"

Saturday, April 22, 2006

DRUDGE REPORT 2006®

DRUDGE REPORT 2006®: "PRINCE HARRY: SEND ME TO WAR OR I QUIT..."

Chron.com | Bush Takes Muddy Bike Ride on Earth Day

Chron.com | Bush Takes Muddy Bike Ride on Earth Day: "'I still ride the mountain bike primarily to help settle the soul and to burn off the excess energy one gets when you're living life to its fullest,' Bush told an Associated Press reporter who accompanied him on the ride.

'We're able to enjoy the beauty without really disrupting the pristine nature of the place,' the mud-splattered president said after the 65-minute ride. 'It's a classic way for mankind to enjoy God's gift. Plus, we get some exercise.'"

WorldNetDaily: Alice Cooper's life as a Christian

WorldNetDaily: Alice Cooper's life as a Christian: "Cooper said, 'We have to make a choice. And everybody, at some point in their lives, has to make that choice. When people say, 'How do you believe this? Why do you believe this?' I just say nothing else speaks to my heart. This doesn't speak to my intellect, it doesn't speak to my logic -- it speaks right to my heart and right to my soul, deeper than anything I've ever thought of. And I totally believe it. That being said, I'm not a very good Christian. I mean, none of us are ever 'good' Christians. That's not the point. When you're a Christian, it doesn't mean you're going to be good; it means you've got a harder road to pull.'"

Top 10 Windows XP Tips Of All Time - Yahoo! News

Top 10 Windows XP Tips Of All Time - Yahoo! News: "In order to make the waiting easier, we've decided to assemble the greatest tips in the history of
Windows XP. Here you'll find the tips that give you the most bang for your buck; that are most useful in terms of security, functionality, and PC performance; and that are just plain cool."

Thursday, April 20, 2006

Jesus is watching you

A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, "Jesus is watching you." He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze. When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his head, promised himself a vacation after the next big score, then clicked the light on and began searching for more valuables. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard, "Jesus is watching you." Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally, in the corner of the room, his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot.
"Did you say that?" he hissed at the parrot. "Yep," the parrot confessed, then squawked, "I'm just trying to warn you!"
The burglar relaxed. "Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?"
"Moses," replied the bird. "Moses?" the burglar laughed. "What kind of people would name a bird Moses?" "The kind of people who named their Rottweiler "Jesus."

Forwarded by Teresa Lewis on the Prayer List for Calvary Chapel of Hammonton, NJ.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

LIE DOWN WITH STRIPPERS, WAKE UP WITH PLEAS - Yahoo! News

LIE DOWN WITH STRIPPERS, WAKE UP WITH PLEAS - Yahoo! News: "This deep-seated societal fear of being accused of 'hypocrisy' applies only to behavior touching on morals.

But we're all rotten sinners, incapable of redemption on our own. The liberal answer to sin is to say: I can never pay this back, so my argument will be I didn't do anything wrong.

The religion of peace's answer is: I've just beheaded an innocent man -- I'm off to meet Allah!

I don't know what the Jewish answer is, but I'm sure it's something other than, 'therefore, what I did is no longer bad behavior' -- or the Talmud could be a lot shorter.

The Christian answer is: I can never pay this back, but luckily that Christ fellow has already paid my debt."

Sunday, April 16, 2006

WorldNetDaily: What do you live for?

WorldNetDaily: What do you live for?: "The godliest people I know are real people. They love God. Their priorities are in order. Yet there is balance to their lives. Theirs is a practical faith, not a spacey, wild-eyed, one-taco-short-of-a-combination-plate kind of spirituality. It is this real faith that the Bible proclaims."

Friday, April 14, 2006

Low-cost carrier coming to Charlotte

News 14 Carolina | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES | Low-cost carrier coming to Charlotte: "JetBlue Airways is landing in the Queen City this summer.

The low-cost carrier announced Thursday that it will soon have four daily flights that travel between Charlotte and New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The nonstop flights will start July 12. Introductory one-way fares will start at $69 before going up to the $89-$199 range during the fall."

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

WorldNetDaily: Greg Laurie to speak to thousands in New Zealand

WorldNetDaily: Greg Laurie to speak to thousands in New Zealand: "Pastor Greg Laurie, whom the Rev. Billy Graham has called the evangelist of the future, is partnering with nearly 100 churches in New Zealand to hold one of the largest evangelistic outreaches ever in the area.

His Harvest Crusade, scheduled for April 28-30 at the 8,500-seat Westpac Centre in Christchurch, was preceded last September by a launch rally at Christchurch Town Hall that featured music from award-winning artist Rebecca St. James and an evangelistic message by Laurie."

Sunday, April 09, 2006

WorldNetDaily: Through the storm

WorldNetDaily: Through the storm: ..."We need to do the same thing when we face storms in our lives that cause us to worry, even panic. We need to look to our Instructor: Jesus. He is saying, 'Look at Me. Don't worry about the waves. Don't worry about the circumstances. Don't panic. Look at Me.' I believe there are three kinds of storms we will face in our lives as Christians: correcting storms, perfecting storms, and protecting storms."...

Saturday, April 08, 2006

IFCB: International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen

Home - IFCB: "The IFCB is an organization that recognizes there has been a decline in the moral and ethical standards of today's workplace. They understand that there is a great need to see Godly principles reinstated in the practice of business principles, which were once considered absolutes. They feel called to use these Godly principles in their business affairs and encourage others to do the same. They believe that righteousness, justice and fairness need to be upheld in our communities, our cities, our nation and throughout the world."

Thursday, April 06, 2006

Harvest Online | A New Beginning Radio

Harvest Online | A New Beginning Radio: "Radio Listeners Rate A New Beginning with Greg Laurie Number One

WMIT 106.9 “The Light” in North Carolina, recently recruited radio listeners to form its Listener Advisory Council. This council was chosen to rate WMIT's rich radio programming, which features top ministers like Chuck Swindoll, James Dobson, and David Jeremiah. Among these and many other leading radio ministries, WMIT's listeners chose A New Beginning with Greg Laurie as the radio program that ministers to them the most.

A New Beginning is heard by over five million potential listeners on WMIT 106.9. Greg Laurie's vision for A New Beginning is to help listeners know God and make Him known through relevant, biblical teaching. A New Beginning gives over 600 Bibles a month to its listeners and provides spiritual resources that help people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ."

Monday, March 27, 2006

Activeword.org - Devotional - Holy Relatable

Activeword.org - Devotional: "Holy Relatable

And the common people heard Him gladly. (Mark 12:37 NKJV)

Jesus is the champion of the common man. When He walked this earth, He did not shut Himself up in an ivory tower. He walked the back roads and city streets of Israel just like everyone else. He didn't run in the A-list social circles. He was willing to rub shoulders with the lowest of the low, the world's Z-list. And He didn't talk in terms that only exceptionally educated people could understand; He spoke in the plain street language of His day. The religious elite had done an excellent job of distancing the average man from God, so you can imagine how refreshing it was as Jesus entered the scene, turning the religious system upside-down and putting God back within reach of the common folks. No wonder they heard Him gladly.

He was relatable to those He came into contact with, and we should be following His example. There are some Christians who feel their effectiveness as a witness is in direct proportion to their weirdness. They speak in King James English, carry around one of those mammoth coffee-table Bibles, and frequently incorporate references to 'the blood of the Lamb' and 'crucifying the flesh' into their casual conversations. That's not being a witness; that's being weird!

Effective Christians know all of those aforementioned things but also that the aver"

Saturday, March 25, 2006

WorldNetDaily: Don't call him the next Billy Graham

WorldNetDaily: Don't call him the next Billy Graham: "because so many in this post-modern age of relativism are searching spiritually"

Greg Laurie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Greg Laurie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Quotes

* 'Church is not a museum for saints; it's a hospital for sinners!'
* 'I had one of the first cell phones made. It was the size of a World War II walkie-talkie!'
* ''Irreconcilable differences'? I've had irreconcilable differences with my wife for thirty-one years!'
* 'When I was in high school...just five years ago...'
* 'It's not the heart of the matter, it's the matter of the heart.'"

WorldNetDaily: Easter – a holiday for everyone

WorldNetDaily: Easter – a holiday for everyone: "And here is the message of Jesus: You are going to see your loved ones again. You will be with them. Not only are they a part of your past, but they are also part of your future. He is the resurrection and the life, and if we believe in Him, though we were dead, yet shall we live."

Charlotte Observer | 01/31/2006 | Enter world of self-storage auctions

Craig Robertson is my district manager.

Charlotte Observer | 01/31/2006 | Enter world of self-storage auctions: "For Craig Robertson, district manager for Shurgard affiliate Moringstar Properties, auctions embody 'the dark side' of self-storage.

'We're not in the business of selling other people's belongings,' he said.

He would rather cut a deal with delinquent tenants than sell their possessions, he added. But auctions allow storage managers to clear units for paying customers."

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

WorldNetDaily: Greg Laurie to write weekly column

WorldNetDaily: Greg Laurie to write weekly column: "Popular Southern California pastor, author and evangelist – and the man some have called 'the next Billy Graham' – has joined WorldNetDaily's commentary lineup.

Though Greg Laurie has written periodic columns for WND in the past, Saturday marks his debut as a regular weekly commentator."

Monday, March 20, 2006

Townhall.com :: Columns :: The Tom Fox tragedy by Cal Thomas - Mar 14, 2006

Townhall.com :: Columns :: The Tom Fox tragedy by Cal Thomas - Mar 14, 2006: "Peace 'activism' may make its practitioners feel good, or validate their belief that they are doing the will of God, but evil cannot be accommodated. Evil must be defeated if peace on earth is to exist. That Fox and his colleagues could not, or would not see this, is most tragic of all."

Mich. Governor to Sign Ultrasound Bill - Yahoo! News

Mich. Governor to Sign Ultrasound Bill - Yahoo! News: "Gov. Jennifer Granholm will sign a bill requiring abortion providers to give pregnant women the option to see ultrasound images of their fetuses, a spokeswoman says."

Civil Rights Pioneer Delivers Last Sermon - Yahoo! News

Civil Rights Pioneer Delivers Last Sermon - Yahoo! News: "'We are too quick to look for exaltations,' he said during his sermon. 'The best thing we can do is be a servant of God. It does good to stand up and serve others.'"

Saturday, March 18, 2006

WorldNetDaily: Azusa Street – 100 years later

WorldNetDaily: Azusa Street – 100 years later: "Tens of thousands of Christians will gather next month in downtown Los Angeles to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Azusa Street revival.

In April 1906, the Los Angeles Times reported that a new 'fanatic' religious sect gathered on Azusa Street in Los Angeles and babbled in a weird tongue."

Friday, March 17, 2006

Missionary to Chad

Home

Several urgent prayer requests.

Scalia critical of what he calls the "judge-moralist" - Boston.com

Scalia critical of what he calls the "judge-moralist" - Boston.com: "U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia railed against the era of the 'judge-moralist,' saying judges are no better qualified than 'Joe Sixpack' to decide moral questions such as abortion and gay marriage."

WorldNetDaily: The inspiring, true story of St. Patrick

WorldNetDaily: The inspiring, true story of St. Patrick: "He did, however find Ireland 'all heathen, and left it all Christian.'

Kidnapped as a boy, Patrick was a slave for six years in pagan, druid Ireland. He miraculously escaped, only to dream years later that he must go back. By his death in 461, Patrick had founded 300 churches, baptized 120,000 believers, and his followers re-evangelized Europe.

This St. Patrick's Day will have new meaning for all who read this great book by William Federer.

It has been said that Patrick is one of the few figures in recorded history directly responsible for the completely non-violent religious conversion of an entire nation."

Thursday, March 16, 2006

8 Reasons to Join a Support Group

New Life Ministries: "8 Reasons to Join a Support Group
Adapted from 'A Guide to Effective Rescue Mission Recovery Programs' by Michael Liimatta

1. In a support group, Christians in recovery can share their experience, strength and hope with one another. (Proverbs 15:22)

2. A good support group is a place where you will find true acceptance and a sense of what unconditional love is all about. (John 15:5-15)

3. A support group is a safe, non-judgmental setting where Christians in recovery can express struggles, thoughts, ideas, and feelings without fear of rejection. (Psalms 42)

4. A support group provides a safe environment for the risky experience of exploring and verbalizing emotions. (Galatians 6:2)

5. A healthy support group can provide sort of a 'family' atmosphere that stimulates the hope for a better life for all involved. (Jeremiah 29:11-14)

6. The best support groups practice a policy of strict confidentiality so that members can share freely without fear that others outside of the group will learn about their problems.

7. A good support group is a wonderful place for those in recovery to begin the difficult and painful process of re-connecting with other people.

8. A good support group will be a source of great hope and encouragement as we gain insights from becoming connected with others who"

Republicans Happier than Democrats - Yahoo! News

Republicans Happier than Democrats - Yahoo! News: "Forty-three percent of people who attend religious services weekly or more say they're very happy) compared to 26 percent of those who go seldom or never. The Pew analysis does not answer the question of how religion, Republicanism and happiness might be related, however."

Franklin Graham Reaffirms Scorn for Islam - Yahoo! News

Franklin Graham Reaffirms Scorn for Islam - Yahoo! News: "Asked by ABC correspondent John Donvan whether Muslim groups had succeeded in altering his outlook about Islam, Graham said 'No.'

'Do they want to indoctrinate me? Yes. I know about Islam. I don't need an education from Islam,' he said. 'If people think Islam is such a wonderful religion, just go to Saudi Arabia and make it your home. Just live there. If you think Islam is such a wonderful religion, I mean, go and live under the Taliban somewhere. I mean, you're free to do that.'"

Thursday, March 09, 2006

Mission_Trip_Prayer

Mission_Trip_Prayer: "~Philippines
March 23-April 6, 2006

The team will be involved in helping promote Bible Translation in the city of Manila and areas just north of Manila. Christian Inspirational Musician Steve Ferguson, formerly with the' Imperials' will sing at concerts that JAARS organizes. Jill Bryan with Jillybean Puppet Ministries will be along also. The team will participate in door to door visitation in the communities, and there will be many opportunities to share your faith and love. Some time will also be set aside to visit some cultural and historical sites."

ROMANIA REMINDER

Just a quick reminder about the box that will be in the little tent @ the Youth Desk...The team has been asked to take to Romania some of the following items:
SOCCER BALLS (DEFLATED)
9 VOLT BATTERIES
STEEL MEDIUM GUITAR STRINGS
COLORED CONSTRUCTION PAPER
CANDY FOR CHILDREN'S OUTREACHES
MONEY TO PUT TOWARDS PURCHASING OF SUPPLIES

Activeword.org - Devotional

Activeword.org - Devotional: "Effective evangelism requires relationship. It's true; the numbers don't lie. According to a recent survey, here's how those polled were won to Christ:

1% A 12-step program
2% Birth of a child
3% Independently reading the Bible
3% Christian television
4% Sunday school
4% Death of a loved one
5% Evangelistic event
6% Experienced physical healing
10% Conversing with a friend
14% Church service
14% Upbringing in a Christian home
24% Conversing with family"

Friday, March 03, 2006

Crown Financial Ministries

Crown Financial Ministries

MRQE: Floundering (1994)

MRQE: Floundering (1994)

What's really ironic is this was a really bad movie.
Just read the reviews.
(Inside joke with my friend, Dave Welsh)

floundering - definition of floundering by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

floundering - definition of floundering by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.: "floun·der 1 Pronunciation (floundr)
intr.v. floun·dered, floun·der·ing, floun·ders
1. To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
2. To move or act clumsily and in confusion. See Synonyms at blunder. See Usage Note at founder1.
n.
The act of floundering.
[Probably alteration of founder1.]
floun·der 2 Pronunciation (floundr)
n. pl. flounder or floun·ders
Any of various marine flatfishes of the families Bothidae and Pleuronectidae, which include important food fishes.
[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman floundre, of Scandinavian origin; see plat- in Indo-European roots.]"

Home-schooling grows quickly in United States - Yahoo! News

Home-schooling grows quickly in United States - Yahoo! News: "'There are popular myths that home-schooled children are socially inept, cloistered kids and that they are either illiterate or academic wunderkinds. Anecdotes aside, we simply don't have the data to make such generalizations,' he said.

'Some children will get top-notch instruction. Others will get poor or minimal instruction. Obviously it will vary by parent,' he said.

Even the cliche that the majority of home-schooled children are evangelical Christians is outdated, if it was ever true."

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Compose G.R.E.A.T. e-mails

Compose G.R.E.A.T. e-mails
• Goal: What is the purpose of the e-mail?
• Relevant facts: Have I provided enough upfront information?
• Emotional tone: What mood have I set for this e-mail?
• Action: Have I made a specific request?
• Timeframe: Have I told the reader by when I need a response or action taken?

Customer Service for Dummies
by Karen Leland, Keith Bailey, Giles H. Bateman

WMIT 106.9 - The Light

WMIT 106.9 - The Light

Activeword.org - Devotional

Activeword.org - Devotional

Steele Creek Church - Discipleship Series

Steele Creek Church - Discipleship Series: "Friday Night: Saturday:
6:15

* Light refreshments

6:30-9:30

* Life in Christ
* Truth
* Sin
* Repentence
* Christ’s Sacrifice
* Faith/Salvation
* Baptism and more


9:00-3:00

* Life in Community
* Identity in Christ/Our worship
* Our Purpose here at Steele Creek
* Our values and beliefs
* God’s design for the family
* God’s design for the Church
* Opportunity to join the journey!

(Lunch provided)"

Steele Creek Church of Charlotte

I am currently attending this church.
I am enthusiastic about what the Lord is doing at this church.


Steele Creek Church of Charlotte

Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Prayer Partners update 6/7/05 (s)

Dear Prayer Partners,

I have formally separated from JAARS.

My cell phone is +1 (704) xxx-****

My temporary forwarding address for mail is

7936 Steele Creek Rd.

Charlotte, NC 28217

Knowing the Christ day by day,

Daniel K. “Dan” King

___________________________________________

: http://www.geocities.com/kingdan61058/

( Cell: (704) ***-****

To join this life-changing partnership in my ministry with Wycliffe Associates as a financial partner chose a Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly or Other amount. For financial gifts, please sent to the address below and on memo line include: Funding Code 8160

Make checks payable to:

Wycliffe Associates

PO Box 2000

Orange, CA 92859

Fund Code 8160 should be written on the memo line (my name should NOT be written there). A note indicating that the check is for the ministry of Dan King would be a good idea. The name and address of the donor should be included if it is not on the check. The donor will receive a tax-deductible receipt within a few days of the gift.

Friday, May 27, 2005

Prayer Partners update 5/27/05 (cc)

Dear Prayer Partners,

I have some news. However please understand when the Lord moves He only means it for His good even if I am struggling with this news. After some prayerful reflection, I now see the Lord’s hand moving me to the next chapter. I have been doing a lot of reflecting lately because June 10th would have been one year as a volunteer to JAARS. I will be ending my affiliation as a volunteer.

I want to express my heart felt gratitude to the fellowship of friends at JAARS, for all of their emotional and spiritual support this year. I believe I have made some deep and life-long friendships there. Bonds like these will not be broken just because the Lord has called me to another ministry. Before arriving at JAARS, I prayed, “Lord, use JAARS to grow me.” The fellowship at JAARS helped me through many growing experiences. For that I want to give the glory to God and say to them personally, thank you.

I want to express my thanks to my roommates, Frank Hawfield, Duke Simpson, and Glenn Blauser. My roommates gave me the support that was well beyond the call of duty. My ministry at JAARS may not have been possible without their help to me in many ways. I will be making decisions about relocating shortly.

I want to express my heart felt gratitude to my home church in New Jersey and my local church in Charlotte. They have taught me in tangible ways how the grace of God can embrace your walk with the Lord. We are so focused on prayer that His grace is evident in our lives.

K.P. Yohannan of GFA (Gospel For Asia) spoke on the topic of brokenness at the conference in Maryland on Tuesday afternoon. Click here: http://www.gfa.org/gfa/aboutkp I learned a great lesson about failure in ministry from his message. Failure can be the best vessel for the Lord to lead us to brokenness; and the Lord can use my brokenness to build His kingdom. My lack of focus on my assigned role, and spending time on what JAARS perceived as my personal or outside agenda were reasons given for terminating my work at JAARS. Yet my failure and brokenness may be used to His glory. I have no regrets because I made a contribution. I believe this year has been one of preparedness for greater service to build the Kingdom.

What is the next chapter? The Lord has given me some small hints. My pastor is suggesting a time of tent building. My primary supporter (prayer partner) is suggesting giving a greater priority to the completion of my Masters degree. Other ministry opportunities will always be there especially, at my church. On a personal level, Daryl Beltz, the Director of JAARS Public Relations, has invited me to participate in future Short Term Mission Trips with JAARS. If you care to support me financial on these trips then you may still send donations, please see below. My heart is still for Bible Translation as confirmed by the Lord on the last trip. I will be wrapping up loose ends at JAARS quickly. Please pray for my new direction.

I want to give a special word of thanks for all my Prayer Partners and for this year of encouragement and support. Your prayers made the Lord’s will in my ministry visible and obtainable.

In blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ,

Daniel K. “Dan” King

Speeding Bible Translation

___________________________________________

To join this life-changing partnership in my ministry with Wycliffe Associates as a financial partner chose a Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly or Other amount. For financial gifts, please sent to the address below and on memo line include: Funding Code 8160

Make checks payable to:

Wycliffe Associates

PO Box 2000

Orange, CA 92859

Fund Code 8160 should be written on the memo line (my name should NOT be written there). A note indicating that the check is for the ministry of Dan King would be a good idea. The name and address of the donor should be included if it is not on the check. The donor will receive a tax-deductible receipt within a few days of the gift.

Divorced Wiccans Fight Judge's Order - Yahoo! News

Divorced Wiccans Fight Judge's Order - Yahoo! News

Friday, May 13, 2005

Prayer Partner update 5/12/05 (s)

Dear Prayer Partners,

The presentation and video to the JAARS Center on the Philippines trip was received very well. A few people expressed an interest in going on a Short Term mission trip. I am finding myself naturally falling into conservations about Short Term missions. It is exciting to think about all of the possibilities to serve the Lord on a mission trip.

My next trip will be to Maryland and New Jersey beginning May 20. At a pastor’s conference I will be representing JAARS Public Relations department with programs for Short Term Mission Trips, Jungle Jump Off and Missions At The Airport. The display table will include literature from other Wycliffe Bible Translators ministries as well. The Calvary Chapel of Mexico has also given me literature to promote their ministries. The speakers at the conference were listed as Chuck Smith, Mike MacIntosh, K.P. Yohannan and Louis Neely. Chuck Smith will definitely not be at the conference, his doctors are advising him against flying. Don McClure and possibly Greg Laurie will be there.

This trip has a dual purpose for church relations to JAARS and for Partnership Development to my personal ministry. My home church in New Jersey has invited me to show a video from my Philippines trip on May 22. Another church in New Jersey is considering supporting my ministry and I may have an opportunity visit them as well.

Please pray for my transportation needs in that our Mazda broke down on the Interstate. My roommate, Frank, and I are working through these repair issues together.

A second prayer request is for my financial needs. I have a significant need in monthly support to meet budgeted expenses. Secondly, although I had received several verbal pledges for my last mission trip, we have not had any more receipts. The outstanding balance is $900.00. Lastly, I had handed out the entire 100 prayer cards; to order more will cost $180.00 for 200.

To join this life-changing partnership in my ministry with Wycliffe Associates serving at JAARS as a financial partner, chose a Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly or Other amount. For financial gifts, please send to the address below and on memo line include: Funding Code 8160

Make checks payable to:

Wycliffe Associates

PO Box 2000

Orange, CA 92859

Fund Code 8160 should be written on the memo line (my name should NOT be written there). A note indicating that the check is for the ministry of Dan King would be a good idea. The name and address of the donor should be included if it is not on the check. The donor will receive a tax-deductible receipt within a few days of the gift.

In blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ,

Daniel K. “Dan” King

Wycliffe Associates Volunteer to JAARS, Inc.

Speeding Bible Translation

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Assistant Coordinator JAARS Short-Term Missions