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Comment by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on April 30, 2009 at 5:50pm

Hallelujah! I must give the Lord all the glory and praise for my Wife's surgery and outcome. They removed her 6th vertebrae and fused the 5 & 7 together. Her 6th vertebrea was crushed and almost gone allowing her spinal nerve to be impacted. She woke up in recovery and has had no pain since. We brought her home yesterday and though she has been sleeping allot she is completely pain free. Praise Jesus for his healing and restoration. Sorry, I just realized I hadnt given a report after asking for prayer. Halleujah! God is such an AWESOME God. Thanks everyone for your prayers and thoughts.

Comment by russ allen on April 30, 2009 at 7:23am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Tis a tough road sometimes we travel. We get burdened with things that we don't even know how to express. We feel guilty or ashamed to even talk about those things. What we need to remember is that God is already aware of these things and just like a father that knew when we were growing up, he is is waiting for us to come and ask for forgiveness. Of course he already has but we need that lesson on being humble and facing it. Jesus loves us so much that rather than making us do something just because, he allows us to fail, repent, learn from it and grow. There are lessons in these following passages;

1 John 3:16-20
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.
NIV

The love lesson, the humbling lesson, the truth lesson, the deeds lesson. What more does this say to you? How does the Word speak to you daily? Do you apply what is taught? Rhetorical questions but nether the less important ones that you think about. Look up Phillipians chapter 2....

Remember Diane's friend Heather, miscarriage...remember me please, head cold or something...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your grace and love. Thank you for your wisdom that permeates your scriptures. Lord , teach us how to be holy and not smug about it. Lord we lift up the lost who don't know you. Lord we ask for healing in your body of believers. Touch us with mercy and wisdom, in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:57 AM

Comment by russ allen on April 29, 2009 at 7:37am

yay Chief!!!

Comment by russ allen on April 29, 2009 at 7:36am

ok Pastor Brian....patches and decals are a great idea!

Comment by russ allen on April 29, 2009 at 7:34am

Good morning! God, create in me a clean heart. What are the implications of that prayer? That my friends is a request to live according to the way of truth outlined in the Word of God. That prayer is an admittance to our unworthiness and the lack of justice in ourselves. We want retribution. We want people who disagree with us to shut up and come to our view because, well, it is the only right one. That is not always the case. When we ask for a clean heart, Jesus is the only way that happens because he already bore our injustices on the cross. Now lets look at some ways a clean heart grows. Those morons we disagree with are traveling the same road we are so are they or are we the moron? Background, life experiences, culture all effect perceptions. What you see may not be visible by me and visa versa. Interesting that the sin committed by all of us is forgiven by God through Jesus so if that is the case, why are there such disagreements? I can disagree with you and you with me but does that make us any less forgiven by God? Do I think less of you because you don't agree with me? Those questions are asked in the context of saved by grace believers disagreeing with each other. People in the world are going to be at odds with people under grace. When the realization comes and grace is accepted, clean heart growth starts. The slate is wiped clean but baggage can interfere with growth and we all have an enemy that interferes. The Bible speaks of those pitfalls and also warns us of the dark things. This so large a subject but I ask you read these verses below with the line of thinking we are discussing here. Take the time to ask God to reveal his wisdom and to convict you where you need to grow and clean that heart...

Rom 12:9-21
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and curse not. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. "But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
NAS

1 John 1:5-10
And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.
NAS

Rom 14:1-21
Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions.
NAS

When we concentrate on the cleansing of our hearts, we wont have time to clean someone elses but our cleansing will show through and encourage others. Think about that...

Remember Chief William Sharpe's wife...Brent Ellis family, house stuff...Mike Athna's family...cousin Wendy...Beth and Cami...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that keeps us grounded. Lord, forgive us when we point fingers and judge. Help us be aware of the needs of others and help us discern where they are in their path. Lord we ask healing and guidance for all off these requests, touch them and show your face. Lord we want to be your children and be honorable to and for you. thank you for being a loving God that cares, in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:53 AM

Comment by Sue Okenyi on April 29, 2009 at 12:41am

Who is familiar with Fire Fighters For Christ - www.firefightersforchrist.org? John White the founder and president and his wife Jane just visited our local chapter.

Comment by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on April 28, 2009 at 8:42pm

The nurses just brought my wife back from recovery. Everything went well. She is still sleeping. I talked to her Doctor and he said everything went fine. Thank yo Lord for your direction of the Surgeon and healing touch.

Comment by Brent A. Ellis on April 28, 2009 at 8:37am

Good morning Bro Russ. thanks for the prayers! Please know, that you and yours are in our prayers daily also now. I noticed the Christian Firefighters Association logo when I discovered your site, (helmet, axe, cross, ladders, pike pole etc, and was wondering, are there any patches/ decals, t- shirts of this logo available to members? and if so how do I request some? I am also a Christian Biker, and thought such a patch would be great for one of my riding vests, and decals if available, would be nice for my vehicles. Also wanting to know if there are there member chapters by State/area etc for group fellowship? thanks for any and all info & God bless! be safe out there Bro!
In Christ's love,
Brent
a.k.a. "Ghost"

Comment by russ allen on April 28, 2009 at 7:47am

10-4 on those prayer requests..

Comment by russ allen on April 28, 2009 at 7:45am

Good morning! How are we faithing? What motivates you? What makes you get up in the morning and go to work? What makes you endure every day? Or do you endure or do you persevere daily? It is interesting what moves us. Of course bills, rearing kids, roof over our heads are motivators but what do we draw on to make it through each day? Taking the time to look about and appreciate what the Lord has provided is a motivator in itself. I am fortunate enough to see the sun rise every day and as the light breaks across the eastern sky and all of God's creation becomes visible I am amazed and thankful that I am afforded that privilege. How about you? Do you regret each day? Do you complain about your lot in life and that you have to see the sun come up? Take a step back and look around at what God has in store for you. Talk to him, thank him, worship him, acknowledge his sovereignty and that you were made for him and he wants you to enjoy all his creation. It is hard to keep perspective when you are wallowing in yuckiness that makes you focus straight ahead and miss God's wonder. Jesus promised peace and joy but not because you get a life of leisure. Jesus said he is with you even when you ignore his presence. Jesus promised he would intervene with the father and all you gotta do is believe and accept that gift. Positive thinking works as long as your strength source is Jesus and not the world. Scripture gives that peace so even when everything sucks, joy still abounds! You know, everything we endure is temporary. Nothing lasts forever except the salvation of Jesus. Think about that when you run smack into a huge wall today and rather than giving up, smile and scale that wall because with God, it's surmountable.

Phil 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
KJV

John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
NIV

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
NIV

Luke 2:14
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
NIV

Isa 45:5-7
I am the LORD, and there is no other;apart from me there is no God.I will strengthen you,though you have not acknowledged me, so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides me.I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form the light and create darkness,I bring prosperity and create disaster;I, the LORD, do all these things.
NIV

Remember Dan Grover and Dawn H...Dan crashed his bike...

Heavenly Father, We ask for blessings and your presence with Dan and Dawn. Lord, let them know it is you who is in charge. Lord we lift the kids up to you. Protect them from evil and danger. Lord thank you for each day and the strength to get through. Lord, place in our hearts the joy that only you can place and let us all know of your grace and love. Thank you for healing us when we feel bad and hurt emotionally, in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:14 AM

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