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Comment by Brent A. Ellis on April 27, 2009 at 11:50pm

I clicked on join this group and would like more info on membership anyone wishing to contact me directly can do so at ghost1biker@yahoo.com. Also would request prayers for God to send a buyer for our home. We have found another we feel is the one God has for us, but must sell ours to be able to buy it. the market/economy is bad now, But nothing is impossible with God in it! Thanks! Brent a.k.a. "Ghost"

Comment by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on April 27, 2009 at 9:48pm

Brothers an Sisters, I would ask that you pray for my wife who has been suffering extreme pain for two weeks. We found out today that her C-6 vertebrae is crushed and impacting upon her spinal nerve. They will operate on her spine tomorrow to remove and fuse her spine. May God receive all the glory and praise for his healing touch. Thank you Jesus for showing the doctors where the problem was and the culmination of this ordeal. We covet your prayers.

Comment by russ allen on April 27, 2009 at 8:32am

thnaks Mar, I 3 finger type and am a decent speller so it goes quickly. HAHA

Comment by russ allen on April 27, 2009 at 8:32am

Good morning! How are we faithing after the weekend? It's been a long week and a half. Observances have been enlightening and very thought provoking. The Word teaches us how to pray, how to deal with things, how to act towards out mates, how to act towards enemies and yet in all of that I am amazed at the emotions stirred. Each one garners things that when we don't stop and look at we miss. The big picture should influence our choices in situations because a quick response can do damage that lasts a long time. What do I mean? A selfish retort or comment for whatever reason can be misconstrued to be how we are and not how we are at that moment. Stress can bring up so many emotional reactions and if we are not on top of those emotions they can be damaging. The Word tells us not to be anxious for anything. Now that doesn't mean we are not to be concerned but it means we should not fret because God is in charge. It's a trust thing.

Phil 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
NAS

1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
NIV

Prov 16:33
Commit to the LORD whatever you do,and your plans will succeed.
NIV

Prov 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make your paths straight.
NIV

Ps 62:8
Trust in him at all times, O people;pour out your hearts to him,for God is our refuge.
NIV

Col 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
NIV

There is a pattern to this thinking and trusting and relying on Jesus is the theme. Why fret and fume? What does it accomplish? You are not the first or the last. Your problem is not unique. You WILL come out the other side and whether you learn something or just regret is up to you. Pray about everything and approach everything with God in the front not as an after though.
Remember Dan and Kim Whitten, Dan's Mom passed...remember Rev. Ken Downey...

Heavenly Father, Thank you for your wisdom and your Word. Lord help us see truth and not get balled up in situations but focus on you. We lift those above to you for peace and grace. Lord we praise your holy name and ask for wisdom for our days, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:27 AM

Comment by Mark A. Duell on April 26, 2009 at 3:14pm

Russ, thanks for the time you take to do the devotionals on here. I 'm not sure how fast you type, but it must be pretty good. It probably would take me some time to type up what you do. I peck at the key board, pretty good. I tell my kids I can peck at it as fast as they can doing it the right way. (NOT). Have a great Sunday brother.

Comment by russ allen on April 24, 2009 at 6:43am

Good morning! How are we faithing? I have my nephews and time is not what it was! I ran out of it yesterday and today will be short. Oh I must correct a mistake. It was Linda Stivers Dad who passed away. Remember her and her family. Look at this below and think about your state before you heard and accepted Jesus and his salvation gift and where you are now. Those who are in the light need to remember where you came from and those who still wander in the dark can see where they need to go. Think about this...

Eph 2:1-13
As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called "uncircumcised" by those who call themselves "the circumcision" (that done in the body by the hands of men)- remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
NIV

remember Kaleb...remember Linda...remember Josh and Nikki...remember those who are seeking truth that they find it.

Heavenly father,
Thank you for your grace that saves us. Lord, teach us and show us where truth is and open the eyes of our hearts so we see it. Lord we ask you be so obvious in our lives that people we meet see you. Lord, thank you for your strength and stamina that would be impossible had you not decided to love us and dwell in us. in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:22 AM

Comment by russ allen on April 22, 2009 at 7:22am

Good morning! How are we faithing? I heard something this morning and I have had conversations about the subject of peace. The inner peace that a relationship with Jesus brings is almost unexplainable. The more I learn and the more seek God's face every day the more peace abides in me. How about you? Talking to a retired 84 year old pastor who has lost 2 children and 1 grandchild I was amazed and encouraged by his inner peace. I asked this guy how he managed because I can't imagine pain or the sense of loss as big as something like that! He assured me it was monumental in the flesh but peaceful inside himself. He mourned, he talked to God. He asked why and asked for healing because it was such a huge experience. The pain on his face was obvious of course but he spoke of a peace that he couldn't describe. The more a relationship with God grows the more peace in situations permeates ones self. Things that used to throw me in a tither now are met with normal emotions of course but a peace and assurance that I never had before presides. Do you know this peace? Do you want this peace? Look at this as your journey continues;

Eph 2:14-22
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
NIV

Isn't that cool? The reality of God dwelling in you and me is where us being a temple comes from. God indwelling us and communing with spirit man is where that peace dwells. Flesh reacts to the world. Spirit reacts to God so without God the spirit in us turns to the world thus, worldly peace which isn't peace at all. Think about that.

Remember Linda Stivers, her Mom passed away...remember Christopher Bell, a teen who is searching and made a few mistakes....

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for helping us when we are hurting. Lord we lift those up who need a touch from you. Lord hold the Stivers family. Lord we lift Christopher and all the young ones who need you right now. Touch them, grab them so they know you are the one grabbing. Open their eyes to your wisdom and not the worlds. Lord, help us help those needs we encounter and help us have the peace to teach and be examples of your love. Lord bring my Cinamin home. in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:52 AM

Comment by russ allen on April 21, 2009 at 7:26am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Look at this ;

Col 1:21-23
Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation- if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
NIV

Now what is Paul talking about? Our belief in the redemptive blood of Jesus. He is encouraging us to continue in the faith and love Jesus has and does show us. He is reminding us of this wisdom and truth and to not forget it. He is keeping it fresh, this savior who is our path to eternity with God. I hear today all kinds of statements about being good and other ways to heaven but there just isn't anything to back up those thoughts. We all have our own ideas of what would be perfect and heavenly. We have all entertained utopian ideals and our perception of heaven but the only constant in any of those ideas has to be the redemptive qualities of Jesus. Without Jesus there just isn't any other way. From a historical view we can find a gazillion thoughts and ideas that have come and went but none stand up to the scrutiny of scripture or provide directions to personal contact with God. I would like you all to think about this and even though we have been crapped on and betrayed be people, Jesus didn't change, God didn't ignore our plight but gave his son as a sacrifice for you and greater love is not shown anywhere else in society.

1 John 4:7-12
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
NIV

remember Missy Evans...remember Jenny's Dad in law ...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the free gift of salvation. Thank you for loving us and granting peace in that love. Lord rest upon our hearts and teach us to be aware of your presence in our lives. Lord we lift each other up to you because even when we are hurt we still care. Thank you for the pleasures in life that you give and thank you for the talents you gave so we can, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:54 AM

Comment by russ allen on April 20, 2009 at 7:42am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Was a good weekend full of joy at a wedding and time spent with kids and grand kids. Tuckered out from all the emotions and running around. Saw some people I hadn't seen in awhile and saw some people I wish I could see more. As we take note of things around us It reminds us of where we are and the path were on. It also reminds us of things to pray for. Not everything we pray for is due to calamity or woes. Sometimes it's a thankful heart that we get to hang for awhile with people we miss and sometimes its knowing situations that have been set aside for a season. I see things in others and lift them up to God as I'm sure others see stuff in me and pray accordingly. I see paths friends take and say "oh boy" because I see what's coming therefore lifting them up to God is way better than opening my mouth. Can you relate? The paths we take can be treacherous and looking at the right or the left can be daunting. That road fork we meet would be a crap shoot if it were not for the Word we can read and the Holy Spirit that guides us. If our choices are based on our selfish wants we often take the wrong turn but if we seek Godly wisdom we can make a solid good turn. Of course we aren't talking about sock choice or car color but things that effect our lives and the other lives we encounter. How does our cussing and moaning about something that happened help? How does making a choice because "we want it and don't care who likes it" profit anyone? Fleeting choices at best.

Prov 4:13-16
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall.
NIV

Prov 9:10-12
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."
NIV

Job 22:21-25
"Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart. If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored: If you remove wickedness far from your tent and assign your nuggets to the dust, your gold of Ophir to the rocks in the ravines, then the Almighty will be your gold, the choicest silver for you.
NIV

No finger pointing here just a ton of things brought to mind this past weekend and I am offering them to our Lord for him to handle.

Remember Tony Fulfer...remember Richard Perez family...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for friendships that make life so wonderful! Thank you for your Word that teaches and your Holy Spirit that guides us. Thank you for your son that made it possible for us to approach your throne without fear of rejection. Lord we lift those who are in need today. We also lift Nikki and Josh up to you. Bless their new life together. Keep us mindful of your love at all times, in Jesus name we pray, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:55 AM

Comment by Capt.Luka Jazvic on April 19, 2009 at 11:26am

GOOD MORNING RUSS AND EVERYONE, HAVE A GREAT DAY

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