"Every man must die. But few men really live."
William Wallace, from the movie- Braveheart "I have come that you might have life and have it more abundantly." Jesus Christ, quoted from the all-time best selling book, The
WorldNetDaily: Huckabee wins Republican poll: "Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee won the Values Voter Debate straw poll last night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., after his performance against six other Republican presidential candidates. With 63 percent, Huckabee received more votes than all the other candidates combined. No-show candidates – the top four, according to national surveys – were included in the poll. The vote included 340 delegates who were hand-selected by 40 of the country's social activists and opinion-makers. 'We won huge,' said Huckabee after the votes were tallied. 'I'm pleased, and proud, and honored to have this historic endorsement from America 's leading social conservatives who believe, as I do, in the core values which define American culture and life. This overwhelming vote affirms that conservatives are coalescing around one candidate and that candidate is me. Together, we will prevail.'"
Judah's Journey So Judah said to his brothers, 'What profit is there if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? Come and let us sell him . . . .' --Genesis 37:26-27 (NKJV) Joseph's brothers were sick of him. Not only was he their father's undisputed favorite, but lately Joseph had begun to have dreams of them bowing down to him. The mere presence of Joseph became an increasingly difficult burden for them to bear, and so at the first opportunity to get rid of him, they threw him into a pit and left him for dead. Off on the horizon, they spotted a caravan of traders headed for Egypt. Judah had the idea to make some money by selling Joseph as a slave; this reveals an important insight into Judah's self-centered nature. Fast-forward twenty years, and now the roles are reversed. Joseph had become the second most powerful man in Egypt, and through a set of divinely ordained events, his brothers are forced to approach him and beg for food. They don't recognize Joseph, but he recognizes them. Amazingly, he did not seek revenge but sought reconciliation with them. But before there could be reconciliation, he needed to see transformation, so Joseph set up a test to see if their hearts had changed over the years. He gave them the same opportunity to selfishly sell out one of their other brothers for their own benefit, and it is Judah (the one with the greatest guilt) who rises up and offers to suffer in another's place (Genesis 44:33). By doing so, Judah demonstrated that his heart had made the journey from the place of being self-centered to the place of being selfless. Joseph wept at this point because he now knew that the transformation was complete and that the door to reconciliation was finally open. The change that we witness in Judah is a hint of what ought to happen in us as we become new creations in Christ. Our old motives for personal profit are exchanged for a desire to profit and benefit others. Interestingly enough, Judah's name means 'praise,' which is also our natural reaction toward God as He works this transformation in us. DIG - What was Judah's journey? DISCOVER - Do other people see you as self-centered or selfless? DISPLAY - How can you make a personal sacrifice for someone else today?
Email from my Home Fellowship Group:  We need to be praying for Kurt today as he is in Florida and has an appt. w/the Cancer Center there in Tampa. Kurt's family has been pleading with him to investigate what the Center may have to offer him and he wants to honor his family by at least checking it out. When a serious illness comes into our lives so many well-meaning voices from those people who love us come pouring in. My prayer is that we continue to pray that the Lord will give Kurt Wisdom and Discernment regarding what is the Way that the Lord desires for Kurt to take. He is also asking that we pray for this time w/his family there in Florida.. that it will be a sweet time of fellowship w/them and all that the Lord desires it to be.
My Reply to All:
As a family member whom is experiencing this agony first hand, it is my humble opinion that Kurt should check into the Cancer Center. Yes, I loss my mother and older sister because some critical medical decisions, therefore second opinions are important. My father is in remission for 11 years as result of consulting with best. My younger sister followed my father advice and is remission for 2 years. All family members need genetic test, BROC. Early detection and family history is important. I make these assertions with tears and emotional pain for us all.
However, Kurt does need our opinions as much as our prayers. Your brother in Christ, Dan
Dear Prayer Warriors, I believe this Thursday will be a sanctified day of Prayer for us. I am anticipating hearing from the Lord in mighty ways, Amen! Does have any interest in meeting to seek the Lord together before 9AM? Of course we will meeting in the evening at church, thank you Holy Spirit. Prayer and fasting is our way, Amen! All for His glory. Spread the word and His Word. Blessings, Daniel K. "Dan" King ______________________________________ Charlotte, NC 28273-6369 My photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/kingdan.610
BibleGateway.com - Passage�Lookup: 2 Corinthians 12: " The Thorn in the Flesh 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."
WorldNetDaily: D. James Kennedy dies: "D. James Kennedy, author, theologian, biblical scholar, pastor of the 10,000-member 'Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church' in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and founder of the highly influential Coral Ridge Ministries, died early this morning in his sleep. Bryan Fisher, Coral Ridge's executive vice president, said Kennedy died at about 3 a.m. Kennedy launched his weekly one-hour television show, 'The Coral Ridge Hour,' in 1978. It has been broadcast nationally every Sunday morning on the Trinity Broadcasting Network and syndicated on various other networks. Available to 81 percent of the nation's television households, 'The Coral Ridge Hour' has the greatest number of TV station affiliates of any religious program in the U.S."
Oops (under construction)  This photo essay tells a story of how I spend my birthday on June 10, 2003. It shows a full of emotions as commune with God and Nature.
Hostages' Pastor: 'Remorse Is the Face of the Church' | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction: "Interview with Park Eun-jo: 'I don't want this to be a stumbling block for missions.' Sarah Pulliam | posted 9/04/2007 08:49AM The 19 South Koreans freed by the Taliban returned to Seoul Sunday as the church that sent the group fields critical remarks for sending members to such a volatile country. Related articles and links The return ends a 43-day ordeal in which two hostages were killed, including Bae Hyung-kyu, an associate pastor at Saemmul Church. Before they left Afghanistan, the hostages apologized at a press conference for the trouble they had caused South Korea. 'I've had sleepless nights, thinking of what we have caused the country. I am deeply sorry,' Yu Kyeong-sik said at a press conference. 'Remorse is the face of the church,' said Park Eun-jo, senior pastor of Saemmul Church. The Presbyterian congregation that sponsored the trip, in the Seoul suburb of Bundang, has a weekly attendance of about 5,000 people."
I was raised in a typical lifestyle of suburbia in the Northeastern United States. My Catholic mother and Catechism classes influenced my early religious experiences. These experiences were interesting through high school, but my Protestant father’s influence and my education left me with many questions. However, I had a spiritual awakening on July 2, 1986 at age 28 after more than 15 years of active addiction. I entered recovery and my spiritual life was totally centered on a 12-step program. The life was good, but I knew in my heart something was missing. After nine years of recovery, I knew addiction was not the answer, but the spiritual pain was overwhelming. (The term spiritual here is a New Secularism way of defining an emotional state as related to a Higher Power and not a relationship with Jesus Christ.) I had a career and prosperity, but Beamers and condos did not satisfy. I was educated but my intellectual life was dormant to the point of depression. In the mid-90’s I began seeking God in the various Churches. I remember thinking I was some kind of closet Christian because I had began discretely reading the Bible more after I began recovery. The Bible reading gave me some simple awakenings. For example, Matthew 6:10 the instruction was that God put me on earth and I was not in heaven. I needed a vocabulary lesson because words like “believe” and “Heaven” had so many worldly magical inferences. The Bible helped me to realize my need for a Savior. When I changed my 12-step sponsor to someone I thought was a Christian, I said, “If I am in this much spiritual pain in a year then I am leaving.” (Again a New Secularism term of spiritual) That turned out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy. One good thing this sponsor did was to introduce me to Christians who were attending a church in Philadelphia. I followed them and started attending this church, Calvary Chapel Philadelphia. At this church, I watched the altar calls in amazement as people were coming to Jesus Christ. In a 1982 Christian concert, I foolishly thought the church planted people in the audience to go forward and accept Jesus. One day, the pastor, Joe Focht, of Calvary Chapel Philadelphia made a small comment from the pulpit that struck a cord. He said, “Ok, you got clean from drugs and alcohol. Now you’re saved. So, let’s move on the next chapter” and then he flicked a page of the Bible over as if the discussion was finished. My jaw dropped and I said, “Wait a minute it can’t be that simple! I just spent all these years working on my spiritual program. There must be more!” I learned the blood of Jesus was the only way because my spiritual program had just revealed my sin. This testimony may seem like one of those radical salvation stories, but finding redemption and hearing the Lord’s voice were very private and personal events. On February 19, 1996 I got a tattoo in a last ditch effort to hold on to my sin, because the Church will never accept an addict like me, recovered or not. In a short time afterwards, I was listening to Greg Laurie of Harvest Crusade on my BMW radio parked in my condo driveway. Greg made an invitation; I bowed and prayed to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. I struggled with assurance because I did not make a public profession. However, a few months later at a Christian concert I when forward at an alter call and told the counselor that this was rededication prayer. In July of that year, I found myself on Grafton Street in Dublin Ireland on a summer mission trip. I wish I had the time and space to tell the story of how I first heard the voice of Jesus on Grafton with the team. I know that I know Him because I heard His voice personally. I have been obedient to His calling in my eight-year walk the Lord. He showed me the inerrancy of the Scripture through Child Evangelism Fellowship. The Lord has allowed me to serve with Harvest Crusades and in Sunday School. These ministries helped me to grow and prepare for the ministry at JAARS. As a result being here at JAARS can only be a testament that my Jesus loves me. To God be the Glory, Dan King
Purifying Your Branchby Steve Arterburn But if serving the Lord seems undesireable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve . . .But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 25:15 Let’s be honest: most of our family trees aren’t very pretty. In fact, for most of us, those branches are filled with adultery, pornography, divorce, substance abuse, addiction, physical violence, and more. And even if your family hasn’t been affected by one of these, your family history hasn’t failed to affect you in one way or another. At some point, then, every man must decide: will I purify my branch of the family tree, or will I allow this poison to seep through to another generation? Purifying your branch of the family tree begins with driving a stake into the ground with the decision that you and your family will follow Him. When you do this, you transition your family from a pattern of sickness to the possibility of living for God. For generations to come, people will look at your family tree and see that under your leadership, life was influenced for good rather than for evil. Going against the trends of past generations isn’t easy to do. But it’s worth the effort to blaze a new path—a path that’s honorable; a path that’s worth following; and a path that will show God’s grace and goodness to future generations. “One must live the way one thinks or end up thinking the way one has lived. - Paul Bourget (1852-1935)
He Knows Battle, He Seeks The Romance
09/02/2007
Let us first turn to the romance with God. How has he been wooing you? What has stirred your heart over the years? We cannot control what the Romancer is up to, but there is a posture we can take. There is an openness to this stage that will enable us to recognize and receive the wooing. So let me ask—are you willing to let go of your insistence to control, meaning, to allow for a life that exists beyond the realm of analysis, to let some portions of your life be impractical, to cease evaluating all things based on their utility and function? Coming closer to the heart, are you willing to let passion rise in you, though undoubtedly it may unnerve you? To permit the healing of some of your deepest wounds? To let yourself be run through as with a rapier by Beauty itself? Are you willing, at some level, to be undone? Then we may proceed. To enter into the Romance we must slow down, or we will miss the wooing. Turn off the news and put on some music. Take a walk. Take up painting, or writing or reading poetry. Better still, what was it that stirred your heart over the years? Go and get it back. This is hard to do, especially for men who are out conquering the world. But remember—what the evil one does to a good warrior if he cannot keep him the battle is to bury him in battles. But life is not all about the battle. The Romance is always central. Listen again to David: Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD. (Ps. 27:3–4 NIV) He knows battle, knows what it is to have God come through for him. He does not fear it; he is confidant as a seasoned warrior is confidant. But, he does not make it his heart’s desire. What he seeks is not battle—what he seeks is the romance with God. “To gaze upon the beauty of the LORD.” ( The Way of The Wild Heart , 206, 207)
Dear friends and family, I went to California for a two week vacation on July 5, 1977 and decided to stay. Mom mailed me this letter on August 26. In preparing Beth's eulogy, I found it a box labeled Memorabilia, that has been in storage for years. As reflected on it, I saw how my Mother's love was passed down to my sister. My heart was share my private letter as memorial to my sister's love, therefore it is now open letter. As I stood is the pulpit at my sister's viewing I read the letter was dated August 26. Mom wrote my letter 30 years to date and I almost lost it. Well, I did. Please continue to share our stories of love. Web link: http://picasaweb.google.com/kingdan.610/MyFirstLetterFromMom
Dear friends and family, Hotel: Holiday Inn Select Auburn Hills 1500 Opdyke Road Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 Phone: (248) 373-4550 • Fax: (248) 373-8220 Toll Free: 1-800-HOLIDAY
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The Modetz has the wrong phone number listed. If you say "part of the Rogers party", should be special $89 rate. 25 rooms are reserved. Party: Sunday at 7PM dinner party, fully catered, open bar until 11PM. Italian carving station. Services: In-state at 12:00pm, Service at 4:00pm on Sunday, August 26th at:
Silverbell Chapel, Modetz Funeral Home Location: Silverbell Chapel, Modetz Funeral Home 100 East Silverbell Road Orion, MI 48359 Web link: http://www.modetzfuneralhomes.com/
Please sign the e-guestbook on this website, especially if you are unable to join us at the services. Go to tab for Visitations and scroll down to Elizabeth Ann Rogers. The website has directions. We'd love to see you. I have been uploading some more photos to Web today.
Photos Link: http://picasaweb.google.com/kingdan.610 (Please do not assume I have been able to send this announcement to every member of our group. You have my permission to forward it at will. Please keep our friends without email up to date.)
Dear friends and family, Obituary: A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 27, 2007, 10 AM at Perry Mount Park Cemetery. Visitations: 12:00pm - 4:00pm on Sunday, August 26th Services: In-state at 12:00pm, Service at 4:00pm on Sunday, August 26th at: Silverbell Chapel, Modetz Funeral Home Memorial: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201 Cemetery: Perry Mount Park Cemetery 878 North Perry Street Pontiac, MI 48342 Location: Silverbell Chapel, Modetz Funeral Home 100 East Silverbell Road Orion, MI 48359 Web link: http://www.modetzfuneralhomes.com/ Please sign the e-guestbook on this website, especially if you are unable to join us at the services. Go to tab for Visitations and scroll down to Elizabeth Ann Rogers. The website has directions. We will have the hotel from the wake tomorrow. We'd love to see you. I have been uploading some more photos to Web today. Photos Link: http://picasaweb.google.com/kingdan.610 (Please do not assume I have been able to send this announcement to every member of our group. You have my permission to forward it at will. Please keep our friends without email up to date.)
Dear friends and family, My sister, Beth, passed at 8:39AM, Wednesday, August, 22, 2007. Happenstance, Mom passed at 8:41PM, Friday, August, 30, 1985 of the same disease and near the same age. Lee, Cheryl's husband, told me she fought all night. I hope Cheryl and the family there gets some rest today. Cheryl and I stayed up late Saturday night going through photos. Jimmie, her husband, wants to blow up a few because it will be closed casket. Beth's wish was to not have a religious service, one for the intermediate family and another for everyone else. Their another wish to have wake at the hotel accompanied by festivity. My niece and nephew don't recognize their Uncle Dan. Marissa is 10~ and Stone is 8. I hope can connect with them somehow. My family has asked me for a eulogy. I have written out sometime, however it needs some revision to the sensitivities on my family. Plans have been made, however no date is set yet. Jimmie wants to want to get give the family time to get there. We have large extended family, 45 cousins. We'd love to see you. Stay tuned for more details. Beth and Jimmie Rogers' address is:
1373 Ashover Drive
Bloomfield Hills MI 48304 (Please do not assume I have been able to send this announcement to every member of our group. You have my permission to forward it at will. Please keep our friends without email up to date.) I will be uploading some more photos to Web today.
Link: http://picasaweb.google.com/kingdan.610
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The Power of Addiction
08/11/2007
This is the power of addiction. Whatever the object of our addiction is, it attaches itself to our intense desire for eternal and intimate communion with God and each other in the midst of Paradise—the desire that Jesus himself placed in us before the beginning of the world. Nothing less than this kind of unfallen communion will ever satisfy our desire or allow it to drink freely without imprisoning it and us. Once we allow our heart to drink water from these less-than-eternal wells with the goal of finding the life we were made for, it overpowers our will, and becomes, as Jonathan Edwards said, “like a viper, hissing and spitting at God” and us if we try to restrain it.
“Nothing is less in power than the heart and far from commanding, we are forced to obey it,” said Jean Rousseau. Our heart will carry us either to God or to addiction.
“Addiction is the most powerful psychic enemy of humanity’s desire for God,” says Gerald May in Addiction and Grace, which is no doubt why it is one of our adversary’s favorite ways to imprison us. Once taken captive, trying to free ourselves through willpower is futile. Only God’s Spirit himself can free us or even bring us to our senses.
(The Sacred Romance , 133–34)
From The Ransomed Heart, by John Eldredge, reading 223
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Warning:This message will self destruct in 59 seconds Mission Control has recruited me to be a Counter Intelligence Agent (CIA for short). The first assignment will be to the Geek Squad Precinct in Rock Hill, SC, USA. An requisition is in route to my current location.
The delivery package will include clip-on ties, white socks, shiny black shoes and maybe a badge.
All are standard issue for cool agents.
As loyal civilian of the blogger-sphere you now have 10 seconds to pray for my continued protection and a mission accomplished.
Over and out for now,
Alias: KingDan
WorldNetDaily: NAFTA Superhighway traffic tied to bridge collapse: "Evidence of increasing international trade truck traffic on Interstate 35 through Minnesota raises concerns that NAFTA Superhighway traffic contributed to last week's collapse of the freeway bridge in Minneapolis."
WorldNetDaily: Top 'conservative' websites compiled: "The DrudgeReport is the top conservative political website of 2007, followed by FoxNews.com, according to a survey by IntellectualConservative.com. The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, WorldNetDaily, Newsmax, Boston Herald, Free Republic, TownHall and U.S. News & World Report rounded out the top 10. While WND has never considered itself 'conservative,' it is currently ranked as the No. 1 conservative website by Alexa.com, the public rankings agency affiliated with Amazon.com. WND is also ranked as the 861st biggest website of any kind in the U.S. and No. 1 in the Alexa category of News and Media."
"We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers". (1 Thessalonians 1:2) Do you give thanks to God for those He has placed in your life, even though that person may not be a real joy to deal with? Do you pray for someone without knowing why you are praying for them, only to find out that, they were in dire need of prayer and intercession? God places people on our hearts so we may stand in the gap, in prayer for even the unknown things. many times I have prayed for someone, only to find out, they really needed it. Never discard an impression from God as your thought and not His. After all, the more we pray, the more we stand before His Throne and the more we get to know Him and His love. So know for sure, that someone on this list, or someone across the globe, myself, is in prayer for you at any given moment when God places you on a praying heart. Lord God, thank You for the love and compassion You have for me, and may I show that love and compassion to others. Thank You for the gift of prayer and especially for the times You place someone on my heart to pray for. Thank You for those who pray for me, sometimes inadvertently, not knowing why, yet continue to lift my needs and concerns to You. Bless each one here today, meet their needs and provide for their comfort. This is my prayer in Jesus name, amen. Have a great day. "Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with a jubilant cry" Psalm 47:1 --
In His Grip
Gary
Winget Park Movies: "Welcome to Winget Park Movies! We are so glad you've found your way to Southwest Charlotte's newest and exciting community gatherings. There is no better place to be on a summer evening than surrounded by family, friends and neighbors while enjoying a free, family-oriented movie. All ages and family members are invited! July 20th is our first movie showing. The Pre-Show starts at 8:30 pm with movie starting at 9:00 pm. So grab a blanket and bring your family out to enjoy a free showing under the stars. In case of rain, updates will be posted on this web site."
The Second Commandment Republicans - TIME: "But there is a striking change in the 2008 Republican presidential field. There are two candidates with strong religious credentials, Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas and former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, and both spend far more time talking about good works than about sin, although each has the requisite positions on abortion and gay marriage. Indeed, it was Huckabee who reminded me of Chesterton's lament. 'I'm a 'grace' Christian,' Huckabee told me over lunch recently, 'not a 'law' Christian. The Second Commandment--do unto others--is the basic tenet of my faith. And so I believe that life begins at conception, but I don't believe it ends at birth. I believe we have a responsibility to feed the hungry, to provide a good education, a safe neighborhood, health care ... That's why I talk so much about the need for music and art programs in our schools. I know some conservatives think it's foolish, but I just believe it's necessary to build whole, creative individuals.'"
Kurt requested prayer for healing. He is very sick and been in the hospital. They did an MRI and the doctors are concerned about a possible tumor in his digestive system. He was at a family reunion with his family in the mountains. The plan is to have someone drive his car back to Charlotte tomorrow, Saturday. Kurt asked for prayer and for us share his request with others.
I liked Bible Plan and suggests that you check it out by going to http://BiblePlan.org/ yourself. Jesus promised freedom for those who continue in His Word, so we have plans to help you read through the Bible. You can look at the different plans at http://BiblePlan.org.
New Life Ministries: 1-800-NEW-LIFE: "The Ultimate Deal by Steve Arterburn Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. - 1 Chronicles 29:11 There’s an old story of a certain young boy who wrote a letter to God about the Christmas presents he wanted: “I’ve been good for six months now,” wrote the lad. Then, after some reflection, he erased six months and scribbled in a more modest three months. After some more reflection he erased that too, and replaced it with two weeks. After yet another pause, he erased that too. The boy then rose from the table, went over to the nativity scene on the mantle, grabbed the figure of Mary, and returned triumphantly to his writing. This happy change of events required an entirely new draft of the letter. It began: “Dear God, if you ever want to see your mother again . . .” Many things change between childhood and maturity. But often not our misguided attempts to cut deals with God. God has given us the ultimate deal . . . accept his gracious gift of salvation provided through His son, Jesus, and live eternally with Him. There’s really no dealing beyond that, or better than that. “I gave in and admitted that God was God.” - C.S. Lewis (1898-1963)"
News 14 | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES | RBC Center to host Harvest crusade: "RALEIGH -- A California pastor has made his way to North Carolina to host Triangle Harvest 07, the largest evangelical gathering to come to the area in more than a decade. More than 200 churches in the Triangle have been working for months to get ready for this weekend long event featuring evangelist Greg Laurie. Laurie is a pastor of one of the largest churches in America and is known for holding public evangelistic crusades and his ability to apply biblical principals to current events. [Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., will be the featured speaker at Triangle Harvest 07.] Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., will be the featured speaker at Triangle Harvest 07. “Harvest 07 is very similar to a Billy Graham Crusade, in that tradition,” said Harvest Ministries executive director John Collins. “Billy Graham is well known here in North Carolina and we hope to carry on that tradition of presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ in a friendly but enthusiastic and passionate way.” About 400,000 invitations have gone out for Triangle Harvest 07. The event runs Friday through Sunday at RBC Center. It is free and open to everyone, but you will have to pay to park."
FRIENDS VS. IRISH FRIENDS
FRIENDS; Never ask for food.
IRISH FRIENDS; Always bring the food.
FRIENDS; Will say "hello".
IRISH FRIENDS; Will give you a big hug and kiss.
FRIENDS; Call your parents Mr. and Mrs.
IRISH FRIENDS; Call your parents Mom and Dad.
FRIENDS; Have never seen you cry.
IRISH FRIENDS; Cry with you.
FRIENDS; Will eat at your dinner table and leave.
IRISH FRIENDS; Will spend hours there, talking, laughing, and just being
together.
FRIENDS; Know a few things about you.
IRISH FRIENDS; Could write a book with direct quotes from you.
FRIENDS; Will leave you behind if that's what the crowd is doing.
IRISH FRIENDS; Will kick the whole crowds' backside that left you.
FRIENDS; Would knock on your door.
IRISH FRIENDS; Walk right in and say, "I'm Home".
FRIENDS; Are for a while.
IRISH FRIENDS; ARE FOR LIFE.
Designer Genes Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home. —1 Corinthians 14:34–35 (NKJV) Not a month goes by that I don't receive a question from someone in the church who wants to know, "Pastor Bob, can a woman serve as a pastor in the church?" God's Word does give us an answer to this question. But first we need to take note of a simple fact that is absolutely necessary in order to understand God's heart on this important issue: men and women are different. Check out the chart that secular science has put together listing the different types of energies typically expressed by women and men: Female Energy ........ Male Energy
caring ........ accepting
understanding ........ appreciative
respectful ........ trusting
feeling ........ analytical
emotional ........ logical
intuitive ........ rational
nurturing ........ efficient
idealistic ........ practical
vulnerable ........ aggressive Even beyond this, we know that men and women aren't the same because God's Word declares that they were designed to be different: So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. (Genesis 1:27 NKJV) We need to agree on this because once we acknowledge the natural differences in men and women, it makes sense that their roles in the church shouldn't be the same. The Bible tells us that men have been called to be the leaders in the home and in the house of God (1 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:11). Scripture also teaches that women are called to support and follow their leadership (Ephesians 5:22; 1 Timothy 2:12). God reserves the pastoral position within the body of Christ for men because even though men and women are equal in their importance, they are different in their performance. His heart is that both would be blessed as they embrace their divinely designed differences. DIG - Why did God create men and women to be different? DISCOVER - How does this truth impact your life? DISPLAY - How would you answer the question, "Can a woman be a pastor?"
The moral of the story is “A home fellowship group is like the Lord's munition depot for spiritual warfare where we are equipped to do battle.” A trusted brother in the Lord has prayerfully confirmed to me that I had a prophetic dream. Please read about my dream, then prayerfully consider if the Lord would lead you to offer some feedback. I dreamed, “A week earlier I was called to help a group in setting up a restaurant. I did various tasks in the kitchen including taking a care of the trash. A week later I received a homemade DVD from the group titled, Operations. I played the video and it told of an incident that happened to group. The group had a program which they would pick up people at the church in a bus then take them to the restaurant. One dark night a group leader was escorting the bus on a moped. The moped was riding closely in front of the bus when he started warning the bus driver to slow down. They didn't not know why but did so. The traffic was heavy on the streets of Philadelphia that night. Then suddenly several serious car accidents happened around the bus. The home group pour out of the bus to assist the victims. As results of the quick response, many lives were saved. Also, they shared the Gospel in deed and word. They continued to restaurant and began asking themselves why did this happen. The group didn't know why this happen to them. As they retold the story and through some prayer time, it was revealed to them that because they were equipped the Lord use them. They continue to praise the Lord God at the restaurant.” As I was waking up the Lord spoke to me and told to me to go share this dream with this trusted brother. I was to ask him for an interpretation. I know he has the gift of interpretation because he shared a dream he had in front the church as we were sending him on a short term mission trip. As coincident this brother was from the Delaware Valley like me. In my morning devotions the Lord gave me this Scripture: Acts 2:17
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,
That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your young men shall see visions,
Your old men shall dream dreams.”(NKJV) We are in the last days and Lord can give prophetic dream even to a wretched sinner like me. This trusted brother told me to share this my home fellowship group leader and ask about share it with my group. I don't know why. But, I have the fear of Jonah. Acts 2:12 “Whatever could this mean?” (NKJV) Please only post a comment to this if you are prayerfully lead by the Lord because my heart is so broken.
CitizenLink: eHarmony Sued for Only Matching Men and Women: "eHarmony Sued for Only Matching Men and Women The fourth-largest matchmaking Web site is being sued because it pairs only heterosexual couples. Linda Carlson of California sued eHarmony in Los Angeles County Superior Court after she tried to meet a woman on the site this year. The suit claims eHarmony violates a state law barring discrimination based on sexual orientation. Neil Clark Warren, founder of eHarmony, told USA Today that his site promotes heterosexual marriage, about which he has done extensive research. He said he does not know enough about gay and lesbian relationships to do same-sex matching. It 'calls for some very careful thinking. Very careful research,' he told the newspaper. He adds that same-sex marriage is illegal in most states. 'We don't really want to participate in something that's illegal.'"
WorldNetDaily: CAPITAL letters in e-mails spark probe: "A former councilman in Scotland is under investigation for allegedly intimidating his colleagues by using capital letters in his e-mails. 'It's laughable to suggest that I used capital letters to intimidate anyone when I use them all the time to emphasize points,' David Duncan told the Scotsman. 'I sometimes highlight words with color. Is that offensive?'"
New Life Ministries: 1-800-NEW-LIFE: "“The longer I live, the more convincing proof I see of this truth: that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?' - Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)"
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Rush Meets Former President Bill Clinton: "This looming presence, I look up, and, golly, if it isn't former President Bill Clinton. He's got a big smile on his face, and I look up, and I imagine I was somewhat startled. I looked up, and I couldn't hear what he was saying because of the noise in there. So I'm turning my head, my left ear to him so I could hear a little bit more, and he said, 'You're looking great. You're tan, fit, you look very good out there.' I reached out my hand, 'Mr. President, it's a pleasure to meet you.' We shook hands and so forth, and he hung around for I guess two or three minutes, maybe five. I lost track of time. Then he and his party went and sat at a table behind me and to the left. "
The Car Wash tickets must be sold for $12.95 as per the contract we signed and the Auto Bell policy.
CitizenLink: House Committee Kills Dangerous Grassroots Language: "House Committee Kills Dangerous Grassroots Language by Jennifer Mesko, associate editor Calls, e-mails, petitions convince lawmakers to respect free speech. The grassroots can continue to grow. Language that would have buried Focus on the Family Action and others in needless paperwork any time they communicate to constituents concerning issues that are before Congress was killed in the House Judiciary Committee today."
JERRY FALWELL -- SAY HELLO TO RONALD REAGAN! - Yahoo! News: "No man in the last century better illustrated Jesus' warning that 'All men will hate you because of me' than the Rev. Jerry Falwell, who left this world on Tuesday. Separately, no man better illustrates my warning that it doesn't pay to be nice to liberals."
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WorldNetDaily: Dobson: No way I'll vote for Rudy: "Family advocate James Dobson, widely considered an important GOP rainmaker, says he will not vote for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani under any circumstance in the upcoming presidential elections because of his positions on abortion, domestic partnerships for homosexual couples and other moral issues."
WorldNetDaily: Murdoch pastor gets heat for mogul's porn channels: "'Rupert Murdoch is a born-again Christian and Rick Warren claims to be his pastor,' says Chris Rosebrough, head of the Christian Accountability Network. 'As a Christian, Murdoch is committing an egregious sin by owning, expanding and profiting from pornographic channels, and Rick Warren, his pastor, has a biblical duty to call Murdoch to repentance and/or put him out of the church.'"
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The 56th Annual National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 3, 2007. The theme for this year is "America, Unite in Prayer" and is based on the verse from II Chronicles 7:14 which states: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." NIV
News 14 | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES | People protest for prayer at public meetings: "YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. – Several hundred people were in downtown Yadkinville Saturday morning. “I want to be out and let everyone know that we are standing for what’s right – our religious freedom and the right to pray in Jesus’ name,” said Pastor Billy Seat of Southside Baptist Church. It was all to show the county commissioners they want sectarian prayer. “I am greatly encouraged that this many people would come out on this Saturday and send a signal to the Yadkin County Commissioners that we want you to represent those who sent you there and allow everybody in this county, when the opportunity presents itself, to pray in the name of the deity that they choose to pray in,” said Rev. Ron Baity of Return America."
“A Brother may not be a Friend, but a Friend will always be a Brother.” - Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
  'Why did God allow this to happen?' That's a question that has been asked tens of thousands of times in various forms this week. Of course, the reason for those questions is the horrific crime committed on the campus of Virginia Tech earlier this week. As a matter of fact, a friend just told me about an email he received yesterday from a skeptical acquaintance. The skeptic asked, 'You claim that your God is sovereign and that He is good. So how do you explain this?' But it is not just skeptics asking hard questions this week. I know that a lot of sincere believers wrestle with doubts or confusion whenever one of these senseless tragedies takes place. It's okay to have questions, as long as we know where to go for real answers--God's unfailing Word. There we learn that, though God is sovereign, we live in a fallen world, filled with fallen people with the freedom to choose. But we also learn that, for those of us who have turned our lives over to Him, He is using His sovereign might to cause everything that happens to work for our good (Romans 8:28). God's truth allows us to comprehend the incomprehensible. Click here to receive the complimentary audio teaching by Pastor Bob Coy titled "The Goodness of God." I have more I'd like to share with you along these lines than I can't possibly include in an email. That's why I want to make a teaching of mine available to you at no cost. It is called "The Goodness of God." My hope is that it will help you grasp God's ultimate sovereignty and goodness, even in the shadow of such a devastating tragedy--and that it can help you find answers to the questions you, or your friends and loved ones, may be asking right now. If you would like a copy of this audio CD, simply click here. It is yours just for requesting it.
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New Life Ministries: 1-800-NEW-LIFE: "The Key to Success! by Steve Arterburn 'As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.' - Romans 5:3-5 Looking for an edge in life? Consider this: God is the key to any success you may have in learning to control your desires. He must be your strength, your counselor, and your sure foundation. Why is God so important? Because He’s the source and fulfillment of all human life, including yours. In other words, you were created by God as well as for God. We often forget the latter. St. Augustine made this beautiful confession nearly seventeen centuries ago: “Our hearts are restless until they find rest in You, O Lord.” It was true for him then, and it’s true for you now. “My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” (Psalm 84:2) “Whoever drinks the water I give Him,” said Jesus, “will never thirst…[it] will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 14:4) “I am the bread of life,” said Jesus, “He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35) Behind all your cravings is a craving for G"
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Missing the Most Important Thing
04/22/2007
We take folks through a discipleship program whereby they master any number of Christian precepts and miss the most important thing of all, the very thing for which we were created: intimacy with God. There are, after all, those troubling words Jesus spoke to those who were doing all the “right” things: “Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you’” (Matt. 7:23). Knowing God. That’s the point.
You might recall the old proverb: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” The same holds true here. Teach a man a rule and you help him solve a problem; teach a man to walk with God and you help him solve the rest of his life. Truth be told, you couldn’t master enough principles to see yourself safely through this Story. There are too many surprises, ambiguities, exceptions to the rule. Things are hard at work—is it time to make a move? What has God called you to do with your life? Things are hard at home—is this just a phase your son is going through, or should you be more concerned? You can’t seem to shake this depression—is it medical or something darker? What does the future hold for you—and how should you respond?
Only by walking with God can we hope to find the path that leads to life. That is what it means to be a disciple. After all—aren’t we “followers of Christ”? Then by all means, let’s actually follow him. Not ideas about him. Not just his principles. Him.
(Waking the Dead , 96–97)
From The Ransomed Heart, by John Eldredge, reading 112
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Survey Reveals Most Satisfying Jobs - Yahoo! News: "Firefighters, the clergy and others with professional jobs that involve helping or serving people are more satisfied with their work and overall are happier than those in other professions, according to results from a national survey."
WorldNetDaily: University convocation told of Allah, not Jesus: "Speakers at the Virginia Tech convocation yesterday called on Allah and Buddha in their efforts to minister to the survivors, family and friends of victims of the shooting massacre at the school – but Jesus wasn't mentioned. It was left up to President Bush to come the closest to offering a biblical message of hope, when he suggested the school community that lost 32 members to the shootings by an out-of-control resident alien student find 'comfort in the grace and guidance of a loving God.'"
New Life Ministries: 1-800-NEW-LIFE: "Size Doesn’t Matter by Steve Arterburn 'Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.' - Ephesians 5:1 We live in a culture that values things that are large, extravagant, and impossible to miss. For this reason, we’re tempted to look at the struggles in our rather ordinary lives, and consider our victories insignificant if they’re not acknowledged or recognized by others. But that’s just not true. Victor Hugo, the great French playwright who penned Les Miserables, rightly said our “greatest actions are performed in minor struggles. Life, misfortune, isolation, abandonment and poverty are battlefields which have their heroes–obscure heroes who are at times greater than illustrious heroes.” It’s not the size of the audience, or the amount of applause, that determines the value of your achievements. Live your life before the one true God. And live it with faith, hope, and love even though you’re not getting accolades for it. Remember, your true character is what you do when no one is looking. “Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.' - Will Rogers (1879-"
"Worth a chuckle" shared by my friend Paulieeeee. The Headache
The doctor said, "Bill, the good news is I can cure your headaches. The bad news is that it will require castration. You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press on your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles."
Bill was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live for. He had no choice but to go under the knife. When he left the hospital, he was without a headache for the first time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of himself.
As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life.
He saw a men's clothing store and thought, "That's what I need ... A
new suit."
He entered the shop and told the salesman, "I'd like a new suit."
The elderly tailor eyed him briefly and said, "Let's see ... Size 44 Long."
Bill laughed, "That's right, how did you know?
"Been in the business 60 years!" the tailor said.
Bill tried on the suit, it fit perfectly. As Bill admired himself in the mirror,
The salesman asked, "How about a new shirt?"
Bill thought for a moment and then said, "Sure."
The salesman eyed Bill and said, "Let's see, 34 sleeves and 16-1/2 neck."
Bill was surprised, "That's right, how did you know?" "Been in the business 60 years."
Bill tried on the shirt, and it fit perfectly.
Bill walked comfortably around the shop, and the salesman asked, "How about some new underwear?"
Bill thought for a moment and said, "Sure."
The salesman said, "Let's see...Size 36."
Bill laughed, "Ah ha! I got you; I've worn a size 34 since I was 18 years old."
The salesman shook his head, "You can't wear a size 34. A size 34 Would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a headache."
New suit - $400
New shirt - $36
New underwear - $6
Second Opinion - PRICELESS
This came from Rosemary...it's really good!
Lent: A Season for Fasting A Season for Feasting Fast from judging others Feast on Christ living in them Fast from harsh words Feast on words that build up others Fast from discontent Feast on gratitude Fast from anger Feast on patience Fast from pessimism Feast on optimism Fast from bitterness Feast on compassion for others Fast from self-concern Feast on compassion for others Fast from discouragement Feast on hope Fast from facts that depress Feast on facts that uplift Fast from thoughts that weaken Feast on promises that inspire Fast from idle gossip Feast on silence with a purpose God bless
MarketplaceLeaders - Os Hillman and Angie Hillman: "A Joseph Calling Os Hillman And he sent a man before them - Joseph, sold as a slave. - Psalm 105:17 God is doing a unique work around the world today. He is rising up Josephs throughout the world. Some are still in the 'pit' stage of their pilgrimage, while others are heading toward fruitfulness. What does it take for a man to become a true Joseph? It takes years of preparation and testing to be a true Joseph. It takes what the psalmist says in Psalm 105:17. He called down famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; and he sent a man before them - Joseph, sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the Lord proved him true. The king sent and released him, the ruler of peoples set him free (Psalm 105:16-20)."
WorldNetDaily: Angels singing 'caught on tape': "A retired Air Force officer who now spends his days authoring books on Christianity has posted an online collection of recordings he believes captures voices and music of God's angels in heaven. Angelic statue in Lommel, Belgium (photo: Jan Schiphorst, used with permission) 'I have four specific recordings of angels singing in church settings,' Jim Bramlett of Lake Mary, Fla., told WND. 'It happened supernaturally. There's no other explanation. It's either from God or from the devil, and I don't think the devil is in the business of worshipping Jesus. That is not in his job description.' Bramlett, 76, collected the tapes from various sources in recent years, and has now put them on his ChoicesForLiving website, where readers can click on several links to listen to three recordings made in the U.S., and one from China. The Feb. 6, 1996, recording at the Greater Grace World Outreach Church in Baltimore, Md., starts off with a woman playing a piano, and gradually, accompanying voices are heard in the background. Bramlett described them as 'beautiful voices of beings who were not in the service.' Jim Bramlett 'I have the full tape with the pastor discussing the situation with the congregation, and about 25 people gave testimony to hearing the voices. They were all in awe at wha"
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Men's Retreat - What is it? 
He Ain't Heavy....He's my Brother! 
What to bring
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