The Four Rules By Which We Live
01 Thursday Nov 2012
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When You Have Come to the Edge…
28 Sunday Oct 2012
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If you have ever been at the edge you will appreciate this quote. Have a blessed weekend.
Blessings,
Pastor
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Fourteen Inspirational & Motivational Quotes
20 Saturday Oct 2012
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adversity, Albert Einstein, Christian quotes, desires be endless, don't look in the mirror, Gabrielle Douglas, inspirational quotes, John Maxwell quote on leadership, Joyce Meyer, mess into a message, no to the good, nothing is a miracle everything is miracle, one man with courage Andrew Jackson, overcome, Psalm 23, stay free, Success is a journey, the glory goes up to Him, Thomas Fuller, what doesn't kill you, whining, yes to be best
Twelve Things Happy People Do Differently
09 Tuesday Oct 2012
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acts of kindness, avoid over-thinking, Christian quotes, commit to goals, express gratitude, forgive, happy people, increase flow, inspirational quotes, Marc, nurture social relationships, optimism, positive affirmations, practice spirituality, savor joy, Stephen Covey, strategy for coping, take care of your body
If you like quotes on life, happiness and what it means to grow into a decent human being, then you might want to drop by and visit A Tribute to Stephen Covey. It is on The Facebook as my wife calls it. There you will discover a great resource for quotes and other positive affirmations about life. Check it out!
Blessings,
Pastor
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Overcomers
30 Sunday Sep 2012
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This devotion is taken from Open Doors International. I encourage you to visit their site to see the work for persecuted Christians all around the world.
Blessings,
Pastor
To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne. Revelation 3:21
Christians in areas of persecution have used many metaphors and similes to describe the victory of following Jesus and becoming an overcomer as He was. Here are some examples:
In the former Soviet Union, believers said:
Overcomers are like nails. The harder you hit them, the deeper they go!
In China believers said:
Overcomers are like bamboo. The more you cut them down, the faster and stronger they grow back.
In Iran believers said:
Overcomers are like rubber balls. The harder you throw them down on the floor, the higher they rebound!
Overcomers are like flowers. The more you crush them, the stronger and sweeter the fragrance.
In the Philippines believers said:
Overcomers are like stained-glass cathedral windows at night. Their true beauty is revealed only when there is light from within.
In India believers said:
Overcomers are like tea bags. You have to put them in hot water to know how strong they are!
You can be an overcomer! And you can stand strong through the storm!
RESPONSE: Today I will be an overcomer standing strong through the storm.
PRAYER: Pray that all Christians living under severe persecution will be encouraged and understand what it means to be an overcomer…as well as anticipate the many rewards Jesus promises to overcomers.
Standing Strong Through The Storm (SSTS)
A daily devotional message by SSTS author Paul Estabrooks
© 2011 Open Doors International. Used by permission
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Only Two Ways to Live
22 Saturday Sep 2012
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High Flight
21 Friday Sep 2012
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I have fond memories of this poem. For those of us old enough to remember …. television stations didn’t stay on for twenty-four hours a day. They signed off at the end of each business day. As a kid, I would stay up late just to view the stations signing off the air. This poem was read as many of the stations ended their day. Usually, a video of an aircraft breaking through the clouds accompanied the reading. For some reason, I thought this was the coolest. Unfortunately, my familiarity with this poem didn’t end at childhood. I have performed numerous funeral services in which families and friends requested me to read this poem, especially those who served in the armed forces.
What you may not know is High Flight was composed by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr., an American serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was born in Shanghai, China in 1922, the son of missionary parents, Reverend and Mrs. John Gillespie Magee; his father was an American and his mother was originally a British citizen.
He came to the U.S. in 1939 and earned a scholarship to Yale, but in September 1940 he enlisted in the RCAF and graduated as a pilot. He was sent to England for combat duty in July 1941.
In August or September 1941, Pilot Officer Magee composed High Flight and sent a copy to his parents. Several months later, on December 11, 1941 his Spitfire collided with another plane over England and Magee, only 19 years of age, crashed to his death. His remains are buried in the churchyard cemetery at Scopwick, Lincolnshire.
I share it so it will be cherished by another generation, before it is lost forever.
Blessings,
Pastor
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A Servant’s Pledge
20 Thursday Sep 2012
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This is a Servant’s Pledge to wrap-up my four part series on Being a Great Servant.
Blessings,
Pastor
In case you missed it here are the links below…….
You Might Be a Great Servant If… #1 You Know Your Gifts Are From God!
You Might Be Great Servant… #2 If You Are An Intimate Friend of the Groom
You Might Be A Great Servant… #3 If You Find Your Joy From the Groom’s Joy
You Might be a Great Servant… #4 If You Know Less Is Best!
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Inspirational Prayer & Faith Quotes
15 Saturday Sep 2012
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Adrian Rogers, believe, Christian quotes, Elton Trueblood, Faith in God's timing Neal Maxwell, faith like light, faith tested, God's willingness Martin Luther, He will bring you through it, inspirational quotes, John Wesley, Joni Erickson Tada, Oswald Chambers quote, regenerated believer spiritual believer Watchman Nee, taking God at His word, words with heart John Bunyan
Labor Day Blessings…
01 Saturday Sep 2012
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May you always have work for your hands to do.
May your pockets hold always a coin or two.
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
Irish Blessing
Blessings,
Pastor
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