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Comment by Jon Strong on March 28, 2009 at 11:38pm

Everyone keep me in your prayers had to bury my father-in-law on my birthday 3/27
Thankyou and God Bless each and everyone of you.

Comment by Capt.Luka Jazvic on March 27, 2009 at 9:25am

Thank you.

Comment by russ allen on March 27, 2009 at 7:11am

Good morning! Man o man it's good to up and preparing for another day! As we learn more and more about God's grace and what it means to us we need to be mindful of how we come across to others. Our witness is very important. How we deal with calamity and everyday junk directly shows where our faith is. Our faith is not based on the worlds view of things but on God's view and where truth really lies. If we react as the world does we appear no different. Does that mean we put on the appearance of a believer? Not at all. We put on the armor of our salvation. We don the truth and the assurance that Jesus is the messiah and everything, regardless of how bad, has a purpose and we are looking for that purpose and the strength that grows when we see things in truth. We are gleaning everything God can teach us and as a result we mature in our faith. Graduation from that first inkling of the Gospel message to a person who grows compassion for others and truth found in the Word is a process that requires diligence and fortitude. On our knees we build that strength so we may attract others to find that truth. Do you notice your outlook has changed as you read and think on the Word? That my friends is spiritual maturing that can only come from God. Things that used to enrage us now makes us think and see beyond the action to why the action is happening. Sometimes it is meanness and sometimes it's a cry for help. Telling the difference is what we learn. Our spirits begin to recognise that cry and respond appropriately. Cool huh?

2 Thess 1:3-4
We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.
NIV

Prov 4:18-19
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
NIV

Isa 40:29-31
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
NIV

Phil 1:9-11
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-to the glory and praise of God.
NIV

1 Peter 1:22-23
Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
NIV

Don't forget where you came from and look at how far you have come. Jesus' saving grace abounds in believers and growing in that faith is a good thing! Think about this...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for a healthy new great nephew! Thank you Mom and baby are well. Lord we lift you up in our lives and thank you that you forgive even a wretch like me. Thank you for showing me truths that we can live by in your Word. Help us recognise it's not what we do but what YOU do. We can't earn it for it is a gift and we thank you for it. Lord protect our troops and guide our leaders. Lord come quick to us. in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:38 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 26, 2009 at 7:36am

Great morning! How are we faithing today? Do you try to hide sin? I'm not talking about the ones anyone can see but those sins no one but God and you see. You know what I am talking about. We all do them time to time. Lust for things, lust for someone, bad thoughts about someone, not speaking when you should, ignoring the Holy Spirit that nudges you to act on something, the things that are not visible to anyone. Being quick to repent and to ask forgiveness is a habit that we have to teach ourselves. It's real easy to go off on a tangent thinking things we shouldn't. Dreaming is one thing but lusting leads eventually to action or at a minimum thoughts like"they don't deserve that, I do". We should be thankful for what we are and have and search scripture and pray for any and all improvement. Someone else that has already reached the goal we desire doesn't mean they don't deserve it. Do you follow this? Do you see how lust or incorrect thinking can lead to jealousy which leads to condemnation and then to sin? It's not easy sometimes to reel in thos thoughts especially if you've been stepped on but knowing that our Lord is in control we can train our reactions to be holy and God like by repentence and forgiveness.

Eph 4:17-19
So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more.
NIV

Eph 5:3-7
But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person-such a man is an idolater-has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.
NIV

Gal 5:24-26
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
NIV

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
NIV

Take that step today and start confessing and repenting of these kinds of things.


Heavenly Father,
Thank you that we can repent of sin. Thank you that you forgive us. Lord help us train ourselves to recognise and stop doing these things. Lord lead us where we should go, in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:53 AM

Comment by Capt.Luka Jazvic on March 25, 2009 at 10:53am

Thank You, Have a Great and Blessed Day!!

Comment by russ allen on March 25, 2009 at 7:37am

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Comment by russ allen on March 25, 2009 at 7:36am

Good morning! Middle of the week and we're still here! I know, sometimes you wonder why. We get hurt, we get low, we want to toss it all overboard and go live in the desert alone. Well my friends, you ain't alone. Nope, everybody at some time wants to chuck it all and live on a deserted island. Starting over gets real appealing. So why don't you start over? Why not tighten your boot straps and dig in? Jesus is there, always has been and is waiting for you to come to him. Picture this, you are about to go under and this strong hand snatches you out of the murky deep. Anyone who's ever come close to drowning can picture this. Jesus pulls you out, stands you up, dries you off and walks with you from then on. Comforting vision no? Well it's completely accurate. I was a bumbling boob until I found Jesus. I still make mistakes but my Lord and savior forgives me and props me up while brushing the dirt off. I can say without hesitation that even though I am far from perfect, man you don't know how far, I am redeemed and have the Holy Spirits comfort to make every day a joy. Because of him I can face anything that comes my way, It may suck but every day I seek him, it gets easier. All the things I am weak in, Jesus used them for growing strength. All the things I fail at, he shows me more ways that they have become useful. All the crap I face becomes as nothing and can be dealt with honestly and courageously. Always a walk in the sunshine? Nope but he reveals the light so coming out the other side happens.

1 Cor 1:26-31
Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things-and the things that are not-to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God-that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."
NIV

Col 2:6-7
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
NIV

Eph 5:8-14
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said:
"Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
NIV

Heavenly Father,
Lord , grant us the wisdom and courage to face every day. Lord, lift our spirits so we stand firm. Lord we ask you protect the kids and our troops. Lord help us all show your mercy in all we do. Lord, thank you for loving us so that you sent your son so we didn't have to atone for our sins because we couldn't. in Jesus name, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:11 AM

Comment by Capt.Luka Jazvic on March 24, 2009 at 9:15am

Good Morning Russ, as always it's been a great way to start my day. It's my birthday today (45) and I am greatful I made it another year. My prayers to all , I hope You Have a Great ,Safe and blessed Day, Take care Luka

Comment by russ allen on March 24, 2009 at 7:26am

Good morning! How are we faithing? My new shoes are so comfortable! Until I move. Yep, breaking shoes in to our feet sometimes hurts. It's like our faith walk. Pain sometimes comes with gain. When we endure things that are kicking our butts it is very important to focus on what the net result will be otherwise we can fall into the self pity mode. Don't get me wrong here, it's not out of line to ask "why me" when pain erupts but it's also very important to remember that we will glean something from everything. Yep, even a cartoon. We get laughter that science has proven releases endorphins the add to our well being. Who would've ever thought cartoons were healthy. So even when we are at our weakest and all looks dim we can go to the Father if we believe in the son he sent. Even in our weakness, he becomes so strong and he gives us the power and the strength to carry on. Does that mean instant relief? Does that mean we never have pain? Heck no! Physical world with all the physical junk that goes with it. Look at these for confidence that God loves you. His promises stand always.

Mark 11:24-25
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."
NIV

Luke 11:9-10
"So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
NIV

Rom 12:12-21
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
NIV

John 15:7-8
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
NIV

Look for the lesson. Every malady has a lesson. We learn from every affliction. Maybe not to do something again or maybe an understanding of something and you become able to help others with the same problem. Can't say for sure but God can. Use his Word, seek, ask. Ponder this...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your wisdom and strength. Lord help us understand and ask for these things. Lord we want to not be self centered but alas, we are. Help us see outside of our self and recognize when compassion is needed. Help us learn what we need to so we can be fruitful and pass lessons on. Lord guide us this day, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:49 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 23, 2009 at 7:49am

Great morning!! How are we faithing? Things go on in our lives that can sometimes be quite baffling. We wonder why they happen and even wonder what we have done to deserve things. Sometimes this thinking is proper like when we get a ticket. Did we speed? Did we blow that red light? But sometimes that thinking is not proper and useless thinking like,"God is punishing me". Actions in the physical do have consequences but our God is not in the habit of striking his children for wrongs committed. Sometimes things just happen and sometimes they are a result of like we said earlier, i.e.speeding. Our Father in heaven is a loving God who desires we see truth and follow that truth but alas, we are fallible and stumble quite often. We do have doubts sometimes. We have questions that cannot be answered therefore we start to doubt. Lets not let doubt permeate. Lets ask questions and ponder things but remember we are finite and God is omnipotent. God created and we are the creation. Jesus supplies peace and understanding as we have need. Jesus has been where we have been.

Col 3:15-16
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
NIV

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
KJV

1 Peter 2:9-10
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
NIV

2 Cor 4:16-18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
NIV

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your wisdom. Thank you for your grace. We rebuke satan and his henchmen from our minds.. We stand on the promises of our savior to protect us from hurtful doubt that sometimes comes. Lord we ask we have strength to live as we ought to. Lord we lift Kaleb up to you. Cleanse his spirit, run the evil forces away and guard his mind from them. Lord help us be clear lights that reflect your love and grace, in Jesus name we pray, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:11 AM

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