All for the Greater Glory of God

Honey, I've Shrunk the Blog!

2010-07-14T22:24:00.003-04:00

As the author of a blog entitled "All for the Greater Glory of God," I've noticed that I've been doing more than my share of political ranting. I'll chalk that up to a Rush Limbaugh fantasy (gag), and soon delete political rants that don't promote the glory of God.

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OK, it's 11/7/2010, and I finally shrank the blog.

Gay NH bishop to offer prayer at inaugural event

2009-01-12T13:23:00.001-05:00

Gay NH bishop to offer prayer at inaugural event AP - Mon Jan 12, 9:43 AM ET

CONCORD, N.H. - The first openly gay Episcopal bishop will offer a prayer at the Lincoln Memorial at an inaugural event for President-elect Barack Obama.

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Barack Obama -- stands for nothing, falls for everything.

God save America; no one else can.

Warren's inauguration prayer could draw more ire

2009-01-01T09:06:00.002-05:00

Warren's inauguration prayer could draw more ire AP - Tue Dec 30, 9:35 PM ET

President-elect Barack Obama's choice of Rick Warren to deliver the inaugural invocation drew one kind of protest. Whether the evangelical pastor offers the prayer in the name of Jesus may draw another. At George W. Bush's 2001 swearing-in, the Revs. Franklin Graham and Kirbyjon Caldwell were criticized for invoking Christ. The distinctly Christian reference at a national civic event offended some, and even prompted a lawsuit.

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First, separation of church and state means that the state (as in Federal Government) shall not establish an official religion. It does not mean that no religious references can be made on government property and/or at government events.

Secondly, the Bill of Rights still provides for freedom of speech and freedom of religion; ergo, anyone may speak the Name of Jesus in any setting.

Thirdly, there is no constitutional provision for a right not to hear what you don't want to hear. There is a God-given provision for this -- you have fingers that can be stuck in your ears to block sounds. Use it.

Lastly, if I see anyone file a lawsuit over the speaking of the Name of my Savior, I'm having that person charged with a hate crime against Christians and a violation of my civil right to freedom of religion.

For first time, Christmas official holiday in Iraq

2008-12-25T11:59:00.000-05:00

For first time, Christmas official holiday in Iraq AP - Thu Dec 25, 6:41 AM ET

BAGHDAD - Iraq's Christians, a scant minority in this overwhelmingly Muslim country, quietly celebrated Christmas on Thursday with a present from the government, which declared it an official holiday for the first time.

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Score one for Jesus!

Merry Christmas!

Prop. 8 sponsors seek to nullify 18K gay marriages

2008-12-20T19:44:00.002-05:00

Prop. 8 sponsors seek to nullify 18K gay marriages AP - Sat Dec 20, 9:36 AM ET

SAN FRANCISCO - The sponsors of Proposition 8 asked the California Supreme Court on Friday to nullify the marriages of the estimated 18,000 same-sex couples who exchanged vows before voters approved the ballot initiative that outlawed gay unions.

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As much as I'd like to see this happen from a Biblical viewpoint, legally there better still be something known as ex post facto, which means something already done can't be later outlawed and and prosecuted. I'm pretty sure nullifying would count as prosecution.

Calif. Court: Would-be Good Samaritan can be sued

2008-12-20T19:31:00.002-05:00

Calif. Court: Would-be Good Samaritan can be sued

AP - Thu Dec 18, 6:22 PM ET

LOS ANGELES - Proving that no good deed goes unpunished, the state's high court on Thursday said a would-be Good Samaritan accused of rendering her friend paraplegic by pulling her from a wrecked car "like a rag doll" can be sued.

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Not only is this a Good Samaritan, but a friend being sued! I pray I have no such "friends."

Dear God, we've been waiting for the "big one" that rips California free of the continent to drift out to sea and sink ... I think now would be good. I know -- You're going to wait. I don't know how You do it; I couldn't handle Your job. Amen.

Concord, NC > Bristol. CT > ...

2008-12-11T20:08:00.001-05:00

HE ARRIVED THIS MORNING,
WE HAD PRAYER,
SPENT SOME TIME JUST TALKING,
AND THEN HE WAS ON HIS WAY TO YOUR HOUSE.

When He gets to your PC, please escort Him to the next stop..
Please don't allow Him to sleep on your PC.
The message He is carrying is very important and needs to go around.
May God bless you as you do this - AMEN.

Walking for Jesus!

Say a prayer, then pass Him on to bless others.
Our assignment is to love and spread the gospel throughout the world.
Have a blessed day
and touch somebody's life today!
I just did.

He's walking around the world - via e-mail!!
Pass it on so He can get there.

When you forward, put where He left in the subject box.

Hiatus

2008-12-09T23:21:00.002-05:00

I am suspending further commentary until further notice.

You're in God's hands; hold on tight.

Remember:

With Jesus -- everything, including salvation and eternal life.
Without Jesus -- nothing.

You have free will -- choose wisely.

Scientists back brain drugs for healthy people

2008-12-07T17:51:00.002-05:00

Scientists back brain drugs for healthy people AP

NEW YORK - Healthy people should have the right to boost their brains with pills, like those prescribed for hyperactive kids or memory-impaired older folks, several scientists contend in a provocative commentary.

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Is it just me, or is there something absolutely perverse about having established work and educational environments that cannot be handled by normal, un-enhanced people, but rather requires pharmaceutical boosting? Worse yet, there are a number of people in these environments who are in favor of using these drugs.

Meanwhile, normal people go unemployed.

This is absolutely Satanic. How is this different from Hitler's "Super Race" and genocide, eugenics, and all the other horrors? It's not.

Read only if you have time for God

2008-12-06T11:11:00.000-05:00

Read only if you have time for
God

Let me tell you, make sure you
read all the way to the bottom. I almost deleted this email but I was blessed
when I got to the end

God, when I received this e-mail,
I thought...

I don't have time for this...
And, this is really inappropriate during work.

Then, I realized that this kind
of thinking is.... Exactly, what has caused lot of the problems in our
world today.

We try to keep God in church on
Sunday morning...

Maybe, Sunday night...

And, the unlikely event of a midweek
service.

We do like to have Him around
during sickness....

And, of course, at funerals.

However, we don't have time, or
room, for Him during work or play...

Because.. That's the part of our
lives we think... We can, and should, handle on our own.

May God forgive me for ever thinking...

That... There is a time or place
where..

HE is not to be FIRST in my life.

We should always have time to
remember all HE has done for us.

If, You aren't ashamed to do this...

Please follow the directions.

Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed
of me, I will be ashamed of you before my Father.'

Not ashamed?

Pass this on ONLY IF YOU MEAN
IT!!

Yes, I do Love God.

HE is my source of existence and
Savior.

He keeps me functioning each and
every day. Without Him, I will be nothing. But, with Christ, HE strengthens
me. (Phil 4:13)

This is the simplest test.

If You Love God... And, are not
ashamed of all the marvelous things HE has done for you...

Send this to ten people and the
person who sent it to you!

Now do you have the time to pass
it on?

Make sure that you scroll through
to the end.

Easy vs. Hard

Why is it so hard to tell the
truth but Yet so easy to tell a lie?

Why are we so sleepy in church
but Right when the sermon is over we suddenly wake up?

Why is it so easy to delete a
Godly e-mail, but yet we forward all of the nasty ones?

Of all the free gifts we may receive,
Prayer is the very best one....

There are no costs, but wonderful
rewards... GOD BLESS!

Notes: Isn't it funny how simple
it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to
hell.

Isn't it funny how someone can
say 'I believe in God' but still follow Satan (who, by the way, also 'believes'
in God).

Isn't it funny how you can send
a thousand jokes through e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when
you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about
sharing?

Isn't it funny how when you go
to forward this message, you will not send it to many on your address list
because you're not sure what they believe, or what they will think of you
for sending it to them

Isn't it funny how I can be more
worried about what other people think of me than what God thinks of me.

I pray, for everyone who sends
this to their entire address book, they will be blessed by God in a way
special for them.

And send it back to the person
who sent it, to let them know that indeed it was sent out to many more.

Monks brawl at Christian holy site in Jerusalem

2008-11-09T11:06:00.003-05:00

Monks brawl at Christian holy site in Jerusalem
(The Yahoo! link won't last forever.)

The Prince of Peace is not pleased.

What Time Is It?

2008-11-03T12:14:00.001-05:00

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God--having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth.

2 Timothy 3:1-7 (NIV)

What time to you think it is?

I Saw Jesus Last Week

2008-11-03T12:09:00.000-05:00

He was wearing blue jeans and an old shirt.
He was up at the church building;
He was alone and working hard.
For just a minute he looked a little like one of our church members.
But it was Jesus, I could tell by his smile.

I saw Jesus last Sunday.
He was teaching a Bible class.
He didn't talk real loud or use long words,
But you could tell he believed what he said.
For just a minute, he looked like my Sunday School teacher.
But it was Jesus, I could tell by his loving voice.

I saw Jesus yesterday.
He was at the hospital visiting a friend who was sick.
They prayed together quietly.
For just a minute he looked like our pastor.
But it was Jesus, I could tell by the tears in his eyes.

I saw Jesus this morning.
He was in my kitchen making my breakfast
He then fixed me a special lunch to take with me.
For just a minute he looked like my Mom.
But it was Jesus, I could feel the love from his heart.

I saw Jesus today.
He was praying on his knees all alone.
He then began to cry for those he prayed for.
For just a minute he looked like a lady from our church.
But it was Jesus, I could see the compassion poured out of his Prayer.

I saw Jesus the other day.
He was at the grocery store talking to a friend.
He then put his arms around them to comfort them.
For just a minute he looked like a young mother in our ladies class.
But it was Jesus, I could see the concern for others who hurt.

I see Jesus everywhere, Taking food to the sick,
Welcoming others to his home, Being friendly to a newcomer
And for just a minute I think he's someone I know.
But it's always Jesus, I can tell by the way he serves.

May someone see Jesus in you today.

Remember to encourage those you see living for Jesus! But mostly
let those without Jesus see Him living in you, for those He desires
to be served, and to be served by us all, no matter what condition,
what they wear, own, or look like!

"You are My witnesses," says the Lord. (Isaiah 43:5)

Chamber , US House of Representatives

2008-11-03T12:06:00.001-05:00

DID YOU KNOW? As you walk up the steps to the building which houses the U.S Supreme Court you can see near the top of the building a row of the world's law givers and each one is facing one in the middle who is facing forward with a full frontal view ... It is Moses and he is holding the Ten Commandments!

DID YOU KNOW? As you enter the Supreme Court courtroom, the two huge oak doors have the Ten Commandments engraved on each lower portion of each door.

DID YOU KNOW? As you sit inside the courtroom, you can see the wall, Right above where the Supreme Court judges sit, a display of the Ten Commandments!

DID YOU KNOW? There are Bible verses etched in stone all over the Federal Buildings and Monuments in Washington , D.C.

DID YOU KNOW? James Madison, the fourth president, known as "The Father of Our Constitution" made the following statement: "We have staked the whole of all our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind for self-government, upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God."

DID YOU KNOW? Patrick Henry, that patriot and Founding Father of our country said: "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists but by Christians, not on religions but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ".

DID YOU KNOW? Every session of Congress begins with a prayer by a paid preacher, whose salary has been paid by the taxpayer since 1777.

DID YOU KNOW? Fifty-two of the 55 founders of the Constitution were members of the established orthodox churches in the colonies.

DID YOU KNOW? Thomas Jefferson worried that the Courts would overstep their authority and instead of interpreting the law would begin making law . An oligarchy . The rule of few over many.

DID YOU KNOW? The very first Supreme Court Justice, John Jay, said: "Americans should select and prefer Christians as their rulers." How, then, have we gotten to the point that everything we have done for 230 years in this country is now suddenly wrong and unconstitutional?

Lets put it around the world and let the world see and remember what this great country was built on.

Chamber , US House of Representatives

I was asked to send this on if I agreed or delete if I didn't. Now it is your turn...

It is said that 86% of Americans believe in God Therefore, it is very hard to understand why there is such a mess about having the Ten Commandments on display or "In God We Trust" on our money and having God in the Pledge of Allegiance. If you agree, pass this on.

I have passed this on, risking the wrath of my landlord, who saith, quote, "One more goat and you're outta here!" since I have extracted my Biblical revenge upon those who have gotten my goat by getting their goats in return, and this apartment complex is overrun with goats.

The fuss we currently see was begun in the Declaration of Independence, wherein:

"...We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness..."

Already, we are head for trouble, as this states "created" not evolved, and "by their Creator" not by random chance of evolution. Perhaps it would be wise of us to withhold certain unalienable rights from those who believe they have evolved and recognize no Creator?

In the 1920's there was a pseudo-science or notion of eugenics, wherein by selective breeding, the human race could be improved. Instead, we allowed stupid people to continue to breed. Of course, at least two major factors closed the door on eugenics. First, if all men are created equal, then who is to decide who may or may not procreate? Secondly, and probably even more significant, is the fact that any number of dictators, and possibly elected and appointed officials as well, turned this concept into genocide, rather than patiently waiting for the inferior individuals of the species to merely die off without breeding. If objections arose to eugenics, most certainly stronger objections arose to genocide.

Somewhere along the line, and I fail to pinpoint or even approximate when and who, the Ten Commandments given Moses in the Old Law (Exodus 20:1-17), and condensed by Christ in the New Law (Matthew 22:37-40) to be based on two, were further condensed to only one, "Thou shalt offend no one, especially the non-believers, who lacks the intelligence to explain to their offspring that not everyone believes the same thing, thereby preserving their offspring from irreparable damage." (1 Me 1:1).

And so, we have become, subject to anyone's misinterpretation at will, a multi-oligarchy, in which each and every stupid person must not be offended, and our elected representatives, occupying said chamber but inured to their surroundings, shall assume a mandate to write as many nearly totally-redundant laws as possible to ensure no stupid person is offended, even if each must be named singularly in a particular law.

For example, during the VietNam War, limits were imposed upon freedom of assembly, whereby a gathering in excess of some small number of people was required to obtain a parade permit! Shortly after the terrorist attacks of 9-11-2001, a nearly identical law was passed, substituting the term "terrorist" for "war protester."

Our only hope lies in Christ Jesus and unceasing prayer; we are otherwise too badly outnumbered to win this by our own power.

God bless and keep you and yours,

Paul

Who is Jesus?

2008-11-03T11:53:00.002-05:00

¹⁶"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,^[a] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Footnotes:

John 3:16 Or his only begotten Son

John 3:16 (NIV)

²³"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"^[a]—which means, "God with us."

Footnotes:

Matthew 1:23 Isaiah 7:14

Matthew 1:23 (NIV)

Jesus the Christ is the Son of God, Who became Man, and Who, by dying on the Cross and being risen by the Father on the third day, atoned for mankind's sins and guaranteed eternal life for all who believe and accept Him as their Lord and Savior.

Believe, accept, confess your sinful nature, ask forgiveness, and you, too, will be forgiven and saved!

Backward Bumper Sticker

2008-11-03T11:52:00.001-05:00

Says:

God is my Co-pilot.

You need to switch seats.

Revelation 4:8b

2008-11-03T11:51:00.001-05:00

Holy, holy, holy
is the Lord God Almighty
who was, and is, and is to come.

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE JESUS CHRIST…

2008-11-02T21:24:00.000-05:00

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE JESUS CHRIST…
and all through the house,
not a creature was praying, not one in the house.
Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care
in hopes that Jesus would not come there.

The children were dressing to crawl into bed,
not once ever kneeling or bowing a head.
And mom in her rocker with baby on her lap,
was watching the late show while I took a nap.

When out on the east there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
tore open the shutters and threw up the sash!

When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but angels proclaiming that Jesus was here!
With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray,
I knew in a moment this must be the day!

The light of His face made me cover my head.
It was Jesus returning just like He had said.
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth,
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself.

In the Book of Life which He held in His hand
Was written the name of every saved man.
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name
When He said, “it’s not here” my head hung in shame.

The people whose names had been written with love
He gathered to take to His Father above.
With those who were ready He rose without a sound
While all the rest were left standing around.

I fell to my knees, but it was too late,
I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate.
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight
Oh, if only I had been ready tonight.

In the words of this poem the meaning is clear,
The coming of Jesus is drawing near.
There’s only one life and when comes the last call
we’ll find that the Bible was true after all!

Author Unknown

Success! (part 1)

2008-11-02T21:08:00.001-05:00

Here I am, nothing without my Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.

I finally came to realize this is success, not a personal shortcoming! Why?

'Cause I know I'm nothing on my own
But the power of Christ in me makes me strong

--Casting Crowns, "In Me"

Prayer for Power from the Holy Spirit

2008-11-02T21:07:00.001-05:00

Lord Jesus, you know I have accepted your gift of atonement and eternal life and have been born-again in You, even though I’m not sure I deserve it. I’m better able to accept this on an intellectual level; emotionally my heart sits in a fortress lest it be hurt again. And that wall deflects even Your divine unconditional love. As Paul said, “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:24-25, NIV)

I have not managed to completely surrender to You by my own efforts, so I ask You: smash me to smithereens and rebuild me anew with a heart without walls and You and the Holy Spirit at the core of me, that I might be a selfless vessel—a conduit for the will of the Spirit and with no will of my own.

This I ask in Your Holy Name, Jesus. Amen.

Father's Love Letter

2008-11-02T20:52:00.003-05:00

An Intimate Message From God To You.

My Child,

You may not know me,
but I know everything about you.
Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up.
Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways.
Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.
Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image.
Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being.
Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring.
Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived.
Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation.
Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake,
for all your days are written in my book.
Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth
and where you would live.
Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb.
Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born.
Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented
by those who don't know me.
John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry,
but am the complete expression of love.
1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you.
1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child
and I am your Father.
1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.
Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father.
Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand.
James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs.
Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love.
Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless
as the sand on the seashore.
Psalms 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you.
Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession.
Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you
with all my heart and all my soul.
Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things.
Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart,
you will find me.
Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you
the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires.
Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you
than you could possibly imagine.
Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you
in all your troubles.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted,
I am close to you.
Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb,
I have carried you close to my heart.
Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away
every tear from your eyes.
Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain
you have suffered on this earth.
Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you
even as I love my son, Jesus.
John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed.
John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being.
Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you,
not against you.
Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression
of my love for you.
1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved
that I might gain your love.
Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus,
you receive me.
1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you
from my love again.
Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party
heaven has ever seen.
Luke 15:7

I have always been Father,
and will always be Father.
Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is…
Will you be my child?
John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you.
Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad
Almighty God

Father's Love Letter used by permission Father Heart Communications Copyright 1999-2008 www.FathersLoveLetter.com

26 Guards

2008-11-02T20:30:00.001-05:00

Here's a message that will bring you chills.

Have you ever felt the urge to pray for someone and then just put it on a list and said, "I'll pray for them later?" Or has anyone ever called you and said, "I need you to pray for me, I have this need?"

Read the following story that was sent to me and may it change the way that you may think about prayer and also the way you pray. You will be blessed by this.

A missionary on furlough told this true story while visiting his home church in Michigan "While serving at a small field hospital in Africa, every two weeks I traveled by bicycle through the jungle to a nearby city for supplies. This was a
journey of two days and required camping overnight at the halfway point.

On one of these journeys, I arrived in the city where I planned to collect money from a bank, purchase medicine, and supplies, and then begin my two-day journey back to the field hospital.

Upon arrival in the city, I observed two men fighting, one of whom had been seriously injured. I treated him for his injuries and at the same time talked to him about the Lord. I then traveled two days, camping overnight, and arrived home without incident...

Two weeks later I repeated my journey. Upon arriving in the city, I was approached by the young man I had treated. He told me that he had known I carried money and medicines. He said, 'Some friends and I followed you into the jungle, knowing you would camp overnight. We planned to kill you and take your money and drugs. But just as we were about to move into your camp, we saw that you were surrounded by 26 armed guards. At this, I laughed and said that I was certainly all alone in that jungle campsite.

The young man pressed the point, however, and said, 'No, sir, I was not the only person to see the guards, my friends also saw them, and we all counted them. It was because of those guards that we were afraid and left you alone.'

At this point in the sermon, one of the men in the congregation jumped to his feet and interrupted the missionary and asked if he could tell him the exact day this happened. The missionary told the congregation the date, and the man who interrupted told him this story:

"On the night of your incident in Africa , it was morning here and I was preparing to go play golf. I was about to putt when I felt the urge to pray for you. In fact, the urging of the Lord was so strong, I called men in this church to meet with me here in the sanctuary to pray for you. Would all of those men who met with me on that day stand up?"

The men who had met together to pray that day stood up. The missionary wasn't concerned with who they were, he was too busy counting how many men he saw. There were 26!

This story is an incredible example of how the Spirit of the Lord moves in mysterious ways. If you ever hear such prodding, go along with it. Nothing is ever hurt by prayer except the gates of hell. I encourage you to forward this to as many people as you know. If we all take it to heart, we can turn this world toward God once again. As the above true story clearly illustrates, "with God all things are possible". More importantly, how God hears and answers the prayers of the faithful.

After you read this, please pass it on and give God thanks for the beautiful gift of your faith, for the powerful gift of prayer, and for the many miracles He works in your own daily life... and then pass it on.

Who says God does not work in mysterious ways I asked the Lord to bless you as I prayed for you today. To guide you and protect you as you go along your way. His love is always with you, His promises are true, and when we give Him our cares you know He
will see us through. So when the road you're traveling on seems difficult at best, Just remember I'm here praying, and God will do the rest.

Pass this on to those whom you want God to bless.

How to plant your garden

2008-11-02T16:48:00.001-05:00

First, you Come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses... FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING, PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS : 1. Peace of mind 2. Peace of heart 3. Peace of soul PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH: 1. Squash gossip 2. Squash indifference 3. Squash grumbling 4. Squash selfishness PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE: 1. Lettuce be faithful 2. Lettuce be kind 3. Lettuce be patient 4. Lettuce really love one another NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS: 1. Turnip for meetings 2. Turnip for service 3. Turnip to help one another

TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME: 1. Thyme for each other 2. Thyme for family 3. Thyme for friends WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE. THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

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¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

In the year 8510

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In the year 8510
God is gonna shake his mighty head.
He'll either say.I'm pleased where man has been.
Or tear it down and start again. Whoa-oh

--Zager and Evans

Fortunately for mankind, God is far more patient than I, who would pull the plug today.

Then again, you do not have until 8510 A.D. to achieve salvation. I have no idea why you're waiting.

Christianity Is Not a Religion!

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Religion is humans trying to work their way to God.

Christianity is God coming to men and women through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, the whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

--John 3:16

The Resume of Jesus Christ

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Address: Ephesians 1:20
Phone: Romans 10:13
Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus

Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.

Qualifications
· I founded the earth and established the heavens (See Proverbs 3:19).
· I formed man from the dust of the ground (See Genesis 2:7).
· I breathed into man the breath of life (See Genesis 2:7).
· I redeemed man from the curse of the law (See Galatians 3:13).
· The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through Me (See Galatians 3:14).
Occupational Background
· I've only had one employer (See Luke 2:49).
· I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.
· My employer has nothing but rave reviews for Me (See Matthew 3:15-17).
Skills Work Experiences
· Some of my skills and work experiences include empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted,

setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised (See Luke 4:18).
· I am a Wonderful Counselor (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to Me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33).
· Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins (See I John 1:7-9).
Educational Background
· I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding (See Proverbs 2:6).
· In Me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (See Colossians 2:3).
· My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path (See Psalms 119:105).
· I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart (See Psalms 44:21).
Major Accomplishments
· I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times (See Genesis 1:26).
· I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15).
· I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of him openly (See Colossians 2:15).
· I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!
· There are many more major accomplishments, too many to mention here. You can read them on my Website, which is located

at www.the BIBLE. You don't need an Internet connection or computer to access my Website.
References
Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance.

In Summation
Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths (See Proverbs 3:5-6) and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can I start? Time is of the essence (See Hebrews 3:15).

Send this resume to everyone you know; you never know who may have an opening! Thanks for your help and may God bless you!

Christians (by Maya Angelou)

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"A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
that a man should have to seek Him first to find her."

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven."

When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain..
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!

25 Things About God

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I love this! Let's keep it going! No catches. Just the peace in knowing that you were able to share God's love and wisdom to all those you have contact with and even bless someone you don't know. Have a blessed day!

1. Give God what's right -- not what's left.

2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end! -- God's way leads to an endless hope.

3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.

4. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.

5. In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma--but never let him be the period.

6. Don't put a question mark where God puts a period.

7. Are you wrinkled with burden? Come to the church for a face-lift.

8. When praying, don't give God instructions - just report for duty.

9. Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church.

10. We don't change God's message -- His message changes us.

11. The church is prayer-conditioned.

12. When God ordains, He sustains.

13. WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning.

14. Plan ahead -- It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.

15. Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory position.

16. Suffering from truth decay? Brush up on your Bible.

17. Exercise daily -- walk with the Lord.

18. Never give the devil a ride -- he will always want to drive.

19. Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it.

20. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.

21. He who angers you controls you.

22. Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop.

23. Give Satan an inch & he'll be a ruler.

24. Be ye fishers of men -- you catch them & He'll clean them..

25. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

Now take 60 seconds and give this a shot! Let's just see if Satan stops this one. All you do is:

Simply say a small prayer for the person who sent you this, e.g. LORD God, bless this person in whatever it is that You know he or she may be needing this day....)
Then forward to everyone you know relatives/friends.

Revive Us Again

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"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."

--Psalm 51:10

We fall down
We lay our crowns
at the feet of Jesus
The greatness of Mercy and Love
At the feet of Jesus
And we cry, “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
And we cry, “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
And we cry, “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
Is the Lamb

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