Thursday, October 11, 2007

YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE TO FASTING AND PRAYER

Fasting is the most powerful spiritual discipline of all the Christian disciplines. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit can transform your life.

Fasting and prayer can also work on a much grander scale. According to Scripture, personal experience and observation, I am convinced that when God's people fast with a proper Biblical motive-seeking God's face not His hand-with a broken, repentant, and contrite spirit, God will hear from heaven and heal our lives, our churches, our communities, our nation and world. Fasting and prayer can bring about revival - a change in the direction of our nation, the nations of earth and the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

� 1997 Campus Crusade for Christ. All Rights Reserved

Moving Sale at Eric Scott's for Dave Love on Saturday 10/13 starting 7AM until 11AM

Yard Sale!

Moving Sale at Eric Scott's for Dave Love
Saturday 10/13 starting 7AM until 11AM

2414 Birnen Dr
Charlotte, NC 28210

Map link:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=100847203329185844207.00043c384c59bfc4d7f28&ll=35.105367,-80.863587&spn=0.034477,0.067892&z=14&om=1

Items:
Sofa
Dining table and chairs
DVD player
VCR
Microwave
Mountain Bike
Small stuff
Shelf
Bookcases
Cleaning products
Crates
Pictures
DVDs, records and CDs
Queen bed and frame
Dog house
TV 19"
Books

Come out to just say good bye and wish your blessings to him.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

EMB: Men's group chat for those seeking sexual integrity

Every Man's Battle
Men's group chat for those seeking sexual integrity.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 5:00:00 PM (PST) with Jonathan Daugherty
Announcing New Bible and Book Study Group in NLM Chat Rooms

John will be facilitating a book study group on Every Man's Battle. The men in the group will dialog about the sexual integrity issues they're facing and how they can apply the principles in the book to help them battle through to success. John had a 30 year porn addiction, but through applying the principles of the EMB book, the EMB workshop, his accountability group and his commitment to his wife - he now has 2 years of sobriety from porn.

Bryan will be facilitating a morning devotional group. Two mornings a week for approx 30-60 minutes. At the meeting a scripture will be shared which will then be followed up by a discussion and application of the scripture among the group. This will be a great way to start the day for those who can come!

Darren will be facilitating a bible study on how "God Cares for You". It will be held 1 day a week for approx 1 - 1 1/2 hours. The members will be sharing scriptures relating to how God cares for us. In addition, we will be sharing testimonies and/or life events that demonstrate how God has cared for us in our own lives. This study will be held for 4 weeks and could be held during the day or evening.

Laurie will be facilitating a group committed to Reading the Bible in One Year. We will read between 2-4 chapters a day and have discussion of what was read along with some meditation of chosen passages to hide His Word in our hearts. It will be a way of keeping each other accountable to reading the Word on a daily basis.

JMAN will be facilitating a discussion on "Christian music for teens / kids". He is a former DJ and is in tune with what kids are listening to today. JMAN has a passion for Christian music and for helping parents and youth find good alternatives for secular music. In this discussion - JMAN and parents will discuss concerns with secular music such as rock, hip hop and rap - JMAN will explore various alternatives for replacing it with Christian music the kids will enjoy.

With the book studies, the group size will have to be limited in order to have more personal and in-depth discussion. The bible studies will allow for a few additional people. It will be held one day or evening a week, in a password protected chat room, for approx. 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Day and time to be decided when the group is formed.

It should be noted that there will not be a counselor in the group nor will anyone be speaking on behalf of NLM as this group is not led by NLM but rather they have opened up a special chat room for the listeners, posters and chatters to use as a "peer-to-peer" study/discussion group.

We are grateful for the use of this special chat room and are excited about the possibilities it holds for helping people connect with others in similar situations, to heal and move forward. If you are interested in being part of this group or would like more information... please send me an email of stop in the chat room. My user-name is Laurie. We look forward to the possibilities this group holds and hope you will be part of it.
Additional book studies that are being planned are:

* Every Woman's Battle (sexual integrity issues for women)
* Lose it For Life book study/ support
* How to Get a Date Worth Keeping
* Healing is a Choice
* Wounded Heart (Recovery from sexual abuse)

For more information contact Laurie in the chat room or email her at nll_chat@yahoo.com

Thursday, October 04, 2007

The Blessing of Brokenness by Steve Arterburn

The Blessing of Brokenness

by Steve Arterburn

I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite...Isaiah 57:15b

Brokenness is actually a blessing, but too often we’re so caught up with wanting to feel better we miss God’s best for us. If you’re struggling . . . if you feel as if your faith is gone . . . don’t miss the blessing that comes with brokenness . . . Here’s a story that illus­trates what I mean:

There was a young priest who was about to lift the communion cup and bless the cup. It was made of choice crystal. Just when he lifted up the cup, it slipped out of his hand and smashed in pieces onto the floor. He looked up at the senior priest thinking that he would be ridiculed. Instead the senior priest said, “I never knew there were so many beautiful pieces to reflect the light until the cup was broken. How marvelous and beautiful are all the pieces when the light shines on them!”

Like the cup, our broken lives can accentuate the beauty of the light shining through them. For that light is the Lord. What we fear is to be broken or be seen as broken; but as this story illustrates, it is in our brokenness that the light of Christ dazzles–drawing atten­tion to His beauty, and making our lives beautiful as a result.”

And, in the book, Wild at Heart, John Eldredge commented, “But you can’t do this at a distance; you can’t ask Christ to come into your wound while you remain far from it. You have to go there with him.” It’s o.k. to be broken; it is in our brokenness that we can bring it to the Lord and experience His touch and healing, and bring hope to our broken heart.

“God can take all the broken pieces and put it back together in a way that is good.” - Max Johnson

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Google this: Shannon Whisnant foot

Google this: Shannon Whisnant foot
You will ROTFL ----->Roll on the floor laughing

Link: http://www.wbtv.com/news/topstories/10091746.html

"Maiden Man Turns "Foot Smoker" into Tourist Attraction

If everyone gets 15 minutes of fame Shannon Whisnant is on the clock.

We introduced you to the Maiden Man yesterday.

He found a foot in a smoker he bought at an auction.

Whisnant is now turning his foot smoker into a tourist attraction with a fee to see the smoker.

The sign in his yard says 3 bucks for adults!

The human foot has been turned over to cops until it can be returned to it's owner."

[If Google this you can find video too.]

I heard on the radio tonight that tenant only owed $42 in past dues.
So, make those DTM calls or cut your foot off now!

--
ROTFL,
Daniel K. "Dan" King
My blog: http://kingdanprayer.blogspot.com/
My photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/kingdan.610

Monday, October 01, 2007

WorldNetDaily: Christian leaders threaten to abandon Republicans

WorldNetDaily: Christian leaders threaten to abandon Republicans: "ELECTION 2008 Christian leaders threaten to abandon Republicans Dobson, others meet in Salt Lake City to plan options in presidential campaign Posted: September 30, 2007 1:00 a.m. Eastern � 2007 WorldNetDaily.com James Dobson WASHINGTON – Some of the top leaders in Christian pro-family activism – including James Dobson of Focus on the Family – met in Salt Lake City yesterday to plot a strategy should Rudy Giuliani or another supporter of legalized abortion be nominated by the Republican Party as its presidential candidate. Not only was there a consensus among activists to withhold support for the Republican nominee, there was even discussion about supporting the entry of a new candidate to challenge the frontrunners. It's no secret that Dobson, founder of one of the largest Christian ministries in the country, has no use for Giuliani. In June, he said: 'I cannot, and will not, vote for Rudy Giuliani in 2008. It is an irrevocable decision. If given a Hobson's – Dobson's? – choice between him and Sens. Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, I will either cast my ballot for an also-ran – or if worse comes to worst – not vote in a presidential election for the first time in my adult life. My conscience and my moral convictions will allow me to do nothing else.'"

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Foot Found in Locker | WBTV | News

Foot Found in Locker | WBTV | News: "Foot Found in Locker An investigation going on in Maiden right now. A severed foot found inside a mini-storage unit. Investigators are at the Maiden Plaza Mini Storage on Island Ford Road right now. They are telling us a man was storing his foot that he had amputated after a wreck, inside a smoker grill in the storage unit. They are telling us a man was storing his foot that he had amputated after a wreck, inside a smoker grill in the storage unit. We have a crew on the way and will let you know as new details come in. Story Created: Sep 25, 2007 at 5:07 PM EDT Story Updated: Sep 25, 2007 at 6:25 PM EDT"

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Bearing Each Other’s Burdens

Bearing Each Other’s Burdens

by Steve Arterburn

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

We are called to walk alongside others on the journey of disciple­ship. We serve our brothers and sisters by helping them stay on or return to the path of faithfulness. And we also serve them by
making sure we continue in faithfulness. Self-neglect and irre­sponsibility impose an unfair burden on your brother and sister in Christ, because they’re responsible to help you.

The body of Christ is not a place of self-sufficiency. It’s time we quit believing those lies we’ve been listening to for so long. The Christian faith is not each person looking out for him or herself. Nor is it the survival of the fittest. The body of Christ is a place of interdependency. When you share the troubles and problems of others, you’re fulfilling the law of love. Our burdens bring us together! As you call on others to help you bear your burdens, you will find your love and appreciation growing. Your weaknesses call forth other’s strengths. And when others call on you, you have the opportunity to be an agent of God’s mercy and grace, looking for nothing in return.

Do you know someone who is under a heavy burden at this time? What practical way can you come alongside that person and help him or her bear it? Prayerfully consider what God may be calling you to do, then step forward and do it.

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” - Charles Dickens(1812-1870)

Friday, September 21, 2007

The Ransomed Heart - Fight For It




Fight For It
09/21/2007

Be kind, for everyone you know is facing a great battle.

A true community is something you will have to fight for. You’ll have to fight to get one, and you’ll have to fight to keep it afloat. But you fight for it like you bail out a life raft during a storm at sea. You want this thing to work. You need this thing to work. You can’t ditch it and jump back on the cruise ship. This is the church; this is all you have. Without it, you’ll go down. Or back to prison.

Suddenly all those “one another’s” in Scripture make sense. Love one another. Bear one another’s burdens. Forgive one another. Acts of kindness become deeply meaningful because we know we are at war. Knowing full well that we are all facing battles of our own, we give one another the benefit of the doubt. Leigh isn’t intentionally being distant from me – she’s probably under an assault. That’s why you must know each other’s stories, know how to “read” one another. A word of encouragement can heal a wound; a choice to forgive can destroy a stronghold. You never knew your simple acts were so weighty. Its what we’ve come to call “lifestyle warfare.”

We check in regularly with one another, not out of paranoia (“Do you still like me?”), but in order to watch over each other’s hearts. “How are you doing?” But be careful about what you are looking for from community. For if you bring your every need to it, it will collapse. Community is no substitute for God. I left our annual camping trip absolutely exhausted and disappointed. As we drove home, I realized it was because I was looking to them to validate me, appreciate me, fill this aching void in my heart. Only once in ten days did I take time to be away with God, alone. I was too busy trying to get my needs met through them. Which is why community cannot live without solitude.

(Waking The Dead , 199, 200 )

From The Ransomed Heart, by John Eldredge, reading 264
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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Dobson says Thompson 'not for me'


ELECTION 2008
Dobson says Thompson 'not for me'
Evangelical leader cites candidate's opposition to federal marriage amendment
Posted: September 20, 2007
2:56 p.m. Eastern


© 2007 WorldNetDaily.com


James Dobson

Focus on the Family founder James Dobson, who previously questioned GOP presidential candidate Fred Thompson's viability among evangelical voters, now has told friends he cannot support the former Tennessee senator.

In an e-mail to friends, according to the Associated Press, Dobson said he won't be supporting Thompson: "Not for me, my brothers. Not for me!"

Dobson raised questions about the strength of Thompson's campaign and challenged his stance on issues important to evangelical Christians, for whom Dobson is widely considered an important voice.

"Isn't Thompson the candidate who is opposed to a Constitutional amendment to protect marriage, believes there should be 50 different definitions of marriage in the U.S., favors McCain-Feingold, won't talk at all about what he believes, and can't speak his way out of a paper bag on the campaign trail?" Dobson's e-mail said.

As WND reported in March, Dobson was quoted by U.S. News and World Report saying, "Everyone knows [Thompson's] conservative and has come out strongly for the things that the pro-family movement stands for, [but] I don't think he's a Christian; at least that's my impression."

(Story continues below)

Men's Retreat on a Roll!

n of Steele are Rolling!


Men of Steele - 2007 Retreat Update Fri-Satuday ~ October 5-6
In This Issue
What?
Where?
Who?
More What!
If you haven't signed up, get a form at Steele Creek, put it in an envelope with a check and stick it in one of the gray connection boxes or put it in the offering bag.
Be sure to mark check and offering envelope with "Men's Retreat"
 
 
The Hard Facts
white oak bldg
White Oak Conf. Center
 
 
Retreat Costs
includes Friday night accomodations and meals Friday night and Saturday
 
Bunk House Rooms - Eight guys per room (True Fellowship!)   
$55.00 for the weekend
 
Hotel type rooms - Two per room with two double beds
$65.00 for the weekend
 
Retreat "officially" ends with Saturday dinner. To stay over Saturday night (includes Sunday breakfast) - add $36.00
 
 
If you HAVE SIGNED UP but haven't paid...we need the coins asap!
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
For more info on
 
White Oak Conference Center
 
 
 
Men of Steele Rock  Men's Retreat - What is it?
 
The primary purpose of the retreat is to give men some time "away from it all" to connect with other men and to spend some time seeking God and who He's called us to be. 
 
Schedule - Friday, October 5: Guys with real jobs will arrive after work on Friday.  The rest of us may sneak down early afternoon to hang out! The old guys will begin some serious stretching so we can continue our dominance in basketball over the young guys. 
 
Friday Dinner starts at 6:00...if you can't make it for the first meal, do that guy thing...eat a burrito on the road!  First gathering at 7 for worship, teaching.  Afterwards, we'll head down to the lake for a bonfire and then get settled in for an evening of hanging out, fellowship, guy stuff in the gym. 
 
Saturday will include a morning session of worship & teaching, free time, LUNCH, more free time, a wrap up session around 3 p.m. and dinner. 
 
NOTE: "Standard Schedule" includes wrapping up late Saturday afternoon and heading out to be back home Saturday Night.
 
We'll have extended fellowship/worship/sharing time after dinner for those that are hanging out longer or staying over Saturday night.
 
Where is it and how do we get there?
 
White Oak Conference Center is a Christian retreat center less than an hour south of Steele Creek Church. If you're able to share a ride with a guy or two that would be great.  Some of us will meet at the church Friday afternoon to work out rides. DIRECTIONS.......head south on I-77 toward Columba. Get off at exit 46 (SC 20) and yield right onto SC 20. Travel approximately 3 miles and come to stop sign. Go straight for approximately 5 additional miles. White Oak Conference Center will be on your right.
brothers  He Ain't Heavy....He's my Brother!
 
We need everyone that's going to grab a brother by the arm and say, "Come with me, man of Steele!"  Many of us are walking the road and fighting the battle by ourselves and need a little encouragement.  This weekend can have a big impact on all of us.  I was with a handful of guys talking about "guy stuff" the other day and one of the fellas asked a great question, "Who's in your foxhole?"
 
I just e-mailed a friend that doesn't go to Steele Creek inviting him on the Retreat.  He replied with an enthusiastic, "Count me in!"  And the next day he said, "I have a Christian friend that needs to get away in the worst way...can he come?"  ABSOLUTELY.  The body of Christ is bigger than the Big Tent, isn't it?!
 
Bottom Line: We've still got room, so pray that the Lord would use you to bring another brother or two.
Two Canoe What to bring
Each bed will have linens, blanket, pillow, a towel and a bar of soap (we could survive for years on these provisions!)
 
Bring a Bible. Toiletries. Possible activities include canoeing, fishing, basketball, football, ping pong, high-stakes dominos, rocking.  Because of this year's schedule, there won't be time for 18 holes of golf.  If you want to bring your pitching wedge and have a "closest to the tree" contest, go for it.  There is a FRISBEE GOLF course on site for REAL men.
 
Music.....we're expecting various jam sessions to break out during free time.  If you play an instrument, bring it along.   
 
(Truth in Advertising: Regarding the picture at the top of this e-mail...you will not have a view of the Rocky Mountains or the Swiss Alps from your room.  We just put that in there to get you FIRED UP!)
"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

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

WorldNetDaily: Huckabee wins Republican poll

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.'"

Friday, September 14, 2007

Devotional 9/14/07 ActiveWord

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?

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Recommend reading for Christian men

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UPDATE ABOUT KURT

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

Monday, September 10, 2007

Thursday, September 13, 2007, a sanctified day of Prayer

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

Saturday, September 08, 2007

BibleGateway.com - Passage�Lookup: 2 Corinthians 12

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."

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

WorldNetDaily: D. James Kennedy dies

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."

My 45th birthday: a photo essay

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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

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."