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Posted: September 11th 2007

Approximately 3000 people died in NYC at the World Trade Center. It was so sudden, so unexpected, so threatening to each one of us. Remember how the spiritual concern of people suddenly soared? Everyone seemed to go to church that next week. People started praying again. Churches blossomed out again. Many were afraid and some were even afraid of God. Was it a precursor to U.S. judgment? A simple breach of U.S. security? A wave of terrorism that will be with us forever?

Today few people talk a…

See The Glory Of God

Posted: September 4th 2007

Jesus said, "If you believe you will see the glory of God." Powerful words for Mary and Martha whose brother had just died! What a crisis to lose a loved one or to lose a job and income or any other valuable possession. Faith in action is believing in the face of adversity and opposition. So... what is God asking you to believe in spite of problems and pressure? Faith is nothing, exactly nothing, like a big fat zero, unless we engage it in action. Faith is just so many words unless we truly do s…

Go Ahead... Let Go

Posted: August 28th 2007

People say it all the time... "Let Go and Let God", but no one really puts it into practice. Even if we do we soon, very soon take it back again. Let go means let go of fears, worries, insecurities, prejudice and most of all control. We are all control freaks. Jesus teaches us how to really let go. Remember "not my will but thy will be done". Pray it. Mean it! You can avoid disaster if only you will follow the master.

Yes of course, letting go is a struggle. Jesus had to pray this prayer thre…

Most Valuable

Posted: August 21st 2007

You are His most valuable creation. Jesus said that He takes care of the birds of the air and the lilies of the field and you are far more valuable than they are. When was the last time you said, "I am valuable to God"? Stop a moment and say those words. Go ahead and try it. Was it hard to say? Is it hard to believe? What about practicing that lifestyle?

Many times our problem is devaluing ourselves before the One who greatly and highly values us. We are of great worth and highest esteem in t…

Too Tired, Too Old To Travel?

Posted: August 14th 2007

Not Abraham. At 75 years of age he made the biggest journey of a lifetime. Not knowing yet going. That was he. God said to him in Gen. 12 leave your country, leave your people, leave your household [family and possessions] and go to a land I will show you. If Abraham can do it so can you.

Do what? Live by faith, start something new, obey God without knowing the end results, and stop questioning everything God chooses to do in your life. So don't wait till you are 75 years old to get the messa…

Your Need Today

Posted: August 9th 2007

Life is full of many needs. Losing a loved one reveals my need for comfort. Losing a job reveals my need for financial help. Losing my best friend reveals my need for companionship. Losing my health reveals my need for healing. Losing my temper reveals my need for patience. Losing my self discipline reveals my need for self control. Losing my joy reveals my need for letting go of expectations.

What is your need today? Jesus came to be the answer to our every need. He said, I Am Light in a da…

When God Says Go... Don't Say No!

Posted: July 17th 2007

I am writing to you from Simferopol Ukraine. We are teaching pastors, encouraging believers, serving children and experiencing God's presence. This week we will do an orphan ministry, some painting tasks around the church, go pray for an opposition community that does not welcome our young pastor and his church into their neighborhood. Satan is working hard to keep our church out of this community. It is a direct attack on the gospel and this little church. Our nine person team is working well t…

Greatest Thrill Is Doing God's Will

Posted: July 7th 2007

Our most recent Outdoor Worship Service was so evident of God's great blessing. We had such an outstanding attendance, terrific worship and great food with everyone involved as servants. This awesome day included at least 14 guests, with lots of kids in the pools and 5 individuals getting baptized. God is showing His presence in wonderful ways.

Our Mexico Team is in full preparation for the fall trip to Baja on Oct. 6-13. If you are interested email us for full details.

Our Ukraine Team is…

Your God Is Too Small... Unless

Posted: June 27th 2007

He is the God of the impossible! It is impossible for iron to float or for Noah to build a large enough boat. It is impossible for Lazarus to rise and walk or the speechless to talk. It is impossible for the poor to be rich or the sheep to stay out of the ditch...unless you have the God of the impossible. "With man it is impossible but with God all things are possible" Discover the God of the impossible yourself. Come see and find love joy peace purpose and power. These are all possible from the…

Hospital For Hurting; Not A Retirement Home For Saints

Posted: June 11th 2007

What is your view of church? Jesus said he came to heal the sick, not those who are well. Sometimes people get it backwards. They think church is this collection of wonderful people like Saints who have arrived and solved all life's problems. Some think it's a retirement home or museum where the righteous and self-righteous are on display.

But not true, church is for the beat up and burned out. Jesus came for the weak, wild, weary and especially the wicked. Who said church is full of hypocrit…