Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Safe From Harm Training Reminder & Scripture thought
This is a reminder to any reader from Homer, pass the word we are having our annual Safe From Harm child protection course from 9am - Noon on Saturday Feb. 28th at The Salvation Army Corps (church) building. We have had visitors from many churches, day cares, foster parents, even schools in the area attend in the past. It's all free so everyone is welcome.
scripture thought for life and our child protection plan...
When concerned about attack while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem we read this advice from Nehemiah 4:9 - But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat.
Nehemiah new that the first line of defense, protection, and safety comes by God's answer to prayer. He also realized it is foolish to pray for protection and then not be prepared.
William Booth said... "Work as if everything depended upon your work, and pray as if everything depended upon your prayer."
Let's always pray for God's divine protection, but let's also be vigilant in all we do.
Hope to see you at the meeting!
scripture thought for life and our child protection plan...
When concerned about attack while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem we read this advice from Nehemiah 4:9 - But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat.
Nehemiah new that the first line of defense, protection, and safety comes by God's answer to prayer. He also realized it is foolish to pray for protection and then not be prepared.
William Booth said... "Work as if everything depended upon your work, and pray as if everything depended upon your prayer."
Let's always pray for God's divine protection, but let's also be vigilant in all we do.
Hope to see you at the meeting!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Captain’s meditation on Mark 7:24-30
Are you limiting the work of God in your life by how you respond to the Lord?
In Mark 7:24-30 we read of a Syrophoenician (Greek) woman who came to Jesus for the healing of her daughter. Jesus didn’t want everyone to know where he was, but this woman had intentionally sought Him out for the healing of her little daughter possessed by an evil spirit. After seeking she fell at His feet and begged Jesus to drive out the demon from her daughter.
Jesus implied that He should feed His Jewish children first and not feed it to the dogs. Instead of taking offense she simply said, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs”.
This woman had sought out Jesus, fell at His feet, begged for an answer, refused to be offended at anything Jesus said, and then was willing to settle for a crumb size miracle from Jesus – and knew even a crumb from the Master would be enough for her daughters healing.
Jesus replied, “for such a reply, you may go, the demon has left your daughter.”
For such a reply... ... the demon has left your daughter
Lord may I be willing to intentionally seek you, even when it appears you are hiding.
May I fall at your feet and beg with boldness, knowing you can answer my every need.
May I never be offended by how you might answer my prayers. &
May I have the faith to settle for crumbs size miracles from my MIGHTY GOD knowing it will be more than enough to meet my every need.
How many times has my reply to God stopped or slowed down how quickly I saw God do something amazing in my life?
Lord help my every response be one of faith today!
In Mark 7:24-30 we read of a Syrophoenician (Greek) woman who came to Jesus for the healing of her daughter. Jesus didn’t want everyone to know where he was, but this woman had intentionally sought Him out for the healing of her little daughter possessed by an evil spirit. After seeking she fell at His feet and begged Jesus to drive out the demon from her daughter.
Jesus implied that He should feed His Jewish children first and not feed it to the dogs. Instead of taking offense she simply said, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs”.
This woman had sought out Jesus, fell at His feet, begged for an answer, refused to be offended at anything Jesus said, and then was willing to settle for a crumb size miracle from Jesus – and knew even a crumb from the Master would be enough for her daughters healing.
Jesus replied, “for such a reply, you may go, the demon has left your daughter.”
For such a reply... ... the demon has left your daughter
Lord may I be willing to intentionally seek you, even when it appears you are hiding.
May I fall at your feet and beg with boldness, knowing you can answer my every need.
May I never be offended by how you might answer my prayers. &
May I have the faith to settle for crumbs size miracles from my MIGHTY GOD knowing it will be more than enough to meet my every need.
How many times has my reply to God stopped or slowed down how quickly I saw God do something amazing in my life?
Lord help my every response be one of faith today!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Quote of the day
The servant of God goes on working for God
by good report,
by evil report
and – hardest of all –
without being reported at all!
— Frederick Coutts
by good report,
by evil report
and – hardest of all –
without being reported at all!
— Frederick Coutts
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Captain's meditation on Mark 15:15
Mark 15:15 says - Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.
God's word to me as I read this verse this week was...
To satisfy others at Christ's expense is an assault against Jesus.
God's word to me as I read this verse this week was...
To satisfy others at Christ's expense is an assault against Jesus.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday's Sermon - Which side of the cross are you?
To listen to this past Sunday's sermon, just click the play arrow here for audio or download options. For sermon notes see the full size sermon player at the bottom of this page - next to today's title is a PDF for notes.
God bless your study!
To listen to past sermons see the full size sermon player at the bottom of this blog page. Note it may several seconds to start below.
God bless your study!
To listen to past sermons see the full size sermon player at the bottom of this blog page. Note it may several seconds to start below.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
A GREAT FREE RESOURCE - Have a blessed Sunday!
Check out this great free resource.
This website of "Faith Comes By Hearing" gives you the opportunity to download the New Testament in audio format. It's FREE - they don't even ask for an email or any other information at all.
It does take about an hour and a half to do the download, and it does take about 500MB so make sure you have the space.
You only get one free download so pick the version of the bible you like, and pick with drama or not. The drama is simple music or background noise to make you feel like you are really there. I've heard some that get carried away with special effects, but this is just part of the story. The dramatic reading (the one I downloaded) has different voices for each character, making it easy to listen to.
This is great for any believer, but it can be a great tool for those who either can't read, or aren't good at it, just open your bible and follow along while the story comes alive.
Did I mention it's FREE - nothing at all to fill out - just pick your language, translation, and with or without drama. You can never get too much of the word, RIGHT! Let me know what you think and tell a friend.
http://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/
This website of "Faith Comes By Hearing" gives you the opportunity to download the New Testament in audio format. It's FREE - they don't even ask for an email or any other information at all.
It does take about an hour and a half to do the download, and it does take about 500MB so make sure you have the space.
You only get one free download so pick the version of the bible you like, and pick with drama or not. The drama is simple music or background noise to make you feel like you are really there. I've heard some that get carried away with special effects, but this is just part of the story. The dramatic reading (the one I downloaded) has different voices for each character, making it easy to listen to.
This is great for any believer, but it can be a great tool for those who either can't read, or aren't good at it, just open your bible and follow along while the story comes alive.
Did I mention it's FREE - nothing at all to fill out - just pick your language, translation, and with or without drama. You can never get too much of the word, RIGHT! Let me know what you think and tell a friend.
http://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/
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