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Comment by russ allen on January 27, 2012 at 7:47am

   Good morning! How are we faithing? Having a tough time with your current situation? Struggling with opposing thoughts and ideas? On one hand you are thrilled about an event and on the other you are petrified almost to the point of being paralyzed. Guess what, you ain't alone. Many times we know what we need to do but the enemy puts thoughts in our heads that make us hesitate and doubt God is even referring to the situation at hand. Many have walked into things they were not called to and many stop just short of what they were called to. We have got to be in the Word gaining knowledge and also being still to hear that still small voice of God. You don't know everything or have an exclusivity with God and neither do I so by being in the Word we have a gauge to at least recognize the ridiculous and act on the obvious. I watched a couple get saved last night and one get healed. I saw people find out they mattered to God. I saw people of all social and economic backgrounds sing and praise the Lord. I saw the Spirit of God move in an unassuming place. These are the things that we ought to be involved in. These are the things that make our spirits sing. Wallowing is very dangerous. Acting on feelings opposed to faith will dig a deep hole. We all doubt from time to time because of what our experiences have been and what our eyes tell us but I'm here today telling you that the Spirit of God is active moving and when that happens, the enemy gets active too. Get in your Word and arm yourself or you could hear the wrong voice and get mired in mud that could have been avoided.



Rom 8:26
 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.


Rom 15:1 
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.


Rom 8:15-18  For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
  And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
  For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.


remember Chris, Kat...remember Bugsy Moores family...remember Rex and Kitty...


'Heavenly Father,

Thank you for your word that sustains us. Thank you for all you do. Heal minds and bodies this day. Remove depression and infirmities. Let all those we meet see you in us. Remove that fear and anxieties from our sight. Let us rise this day with courage and contentment in you. Thank you for your healings that we have witnessed . Help us not doubt and if we do, recognize it and repent. Lord we lift those mentioned and those who have asked for prayer in secret. Let them know you are right there with them, in Jesus name, amen

Comment by russ allen on January 26, 2012 at 7:48am

    Great morning! How are we faithing? As we believers talk to unbelievers we need to remember that we were once unbelievers and the Word does tell us that "all this is foolishness to the world". Talking of the love, grace and peace available through a saving knowledge of Jesus is what they need first. Pointing out that what they are doing is bad doesn't help most times. "For lack of knowledge we fall" is what the Word tells us therefore if a non believer thinks this is foolishness, he will not accept the premises. I've talked to people who are cussing and carrying on and rather than get offended and calling them on it I try to get to the root of their problem, the Holy Spirit will convict them of their sin after they come to that saving knowledge of Jesus. Besides, their sin is not any worse than mine, theirs is merely visible. It is time to get back to the basics of Jesus and his love for all of us. It is time to remember who we were, who we are now and who "they" can be also. Pray immediately when confronted with others out and about. Be ready to see their pain past their outer persona. Our savior heals the sick, comforts the hurting and loves so completely. Sharing that knowledge is the greatest sign of the love of God that we possess.



Rom 15:1-7 
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
  For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.



1Jn 2:1-2
  My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
  And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.


Heavenly Father,
  Help us see truth and be your ambassadors. Lord we want to show you to all we meet but outer views get in the way. Grant us the wisdom to see deep into others to the heart and not outward things. Lord forgive us when we turn from the lost. Let us be courageous to do your bidding. Lord we lift those who are searching, let us be a reflection of you so they come closer to your redemption. Thank you Lord for my son's healing. Open his eyes Lord, in Jesus name, amen

Comment by russ allen on January 25, 2012 at 8:06am

  Great morning! How are we faithing? Lots to study, lots to be revealed. Are struggling with wanting some pay back? Do you sit and think of ways to "get im back"? Do you feel justified to hurt someone as much as they hurt you? Do you wish some were dead? Yer not alone but pause for a second and answer me this; who the heck do you think you are? What makes you think you deserve to pay back? Are you guiltless of hurting someone? Should they pay YOU back? Do you see where this is going? Of course someone coming at us will a knife or gun we will defend ourselves and our family but that is not what this is about. What about that guy who cut in line or swerved in traffic at you? Does it help to whoop his tail or to scream obscenities or mumble about those things? Analyze your reactions to things and pause when you get a hold of yourself and see if you are deserving of the same from others. Bet you reconsider doing what yer plottin...



Rom 12:19-21
 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
  Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.


Remember the Bales family...remember Rob Fint...


Heavenly Father,
    Thank you for your love for us. Thank you for your Word that educates us. Lord we lift those hurting and those who diss us. Help us see truth and act in a Godly manner. Help us say what is helpful. Bless our walk today and keep us safe, in Jesus name, amen
  Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Comment by russ allen on January 24, 2012 at 7:48am

   Good morning! How are we faithing? Ever thought about how God is light. God is perfect light. So perfect and complete is that light that it casts no shadows because that light lights everything. No darkness in him at all. Picture standing outside in the brightness sunlight and there is some darkness. Under a trees shadow, in a closed building. Gods light is so perfect there is no darkness anywhere, anyhow you can imagine. Now using that image, think about inside yourself. You know the dark crevices inside that we all carry and realize they are lit up to be seen but when we accept the grace of Jesus they are not only lit up but gone. That light is so bright that it drives out all shadows and darkness. You say you have junk so dark no way can it see the light? Really? You think you are the one who God wont redeem?


Luk 1:78-79
  Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
  To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

2Co 5:18-19
  And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.


Joh 1:1-5
 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
  The same was in the beginning with God.
  All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
  In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
  And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not

2Co 4:6

  For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 

Remember Marsha's sister....Laurie Copes...Chuck and his family...Cyn...Chris...Kat...Mike and Natalie

Heavenly Father,

   Thank you for illumination everything. Lord, forgive us for all our wayward actions. Lord we battle this flesh and sometimes it wins. We ask blessings and touches from you for those listed today. Many are truly hurting and we ask for your peace and comfort for them. Lead us where you may and help us rest in your light so we trust you way more than our own. In Jesus name, amen

Comment by russ allen on January 23, 2012 at 8:04am

 Good morning! How are we faithing? Life is tough, wear a helmet. Prepare yourself for the day, not with a pessimistic view that this day will suck because of thus and so but with assurance that Jesus already paid the price therefore I am clean and have the right and privilege to go out there and live. I see and talk to so many that think because they failed that they can't or don't have rights to life. They whoop up on themselves to the point they bring all those around them down. Stop self pitying. Stop the dismal view of yourself. Jesus loves you just like anyone else. That same anyone else, who ever you can think of, screws up just like you.


Psa 25:5-7
  Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
  Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
  Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.



Col 3:12-13
 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.




Php 2:1-4
  If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
 Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
  Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
  Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.


Remember Farron....remember Troy's Dad...


Heavenly Father,
  Thank you for another day on your creation. Lord, lift us up to see your face. Help us see what, where, when and how we may better serve. Lord, calm our hearts. Let us know you already whooped the earth and all the crap we face. Let us feel the warmth of your arms around us in a love that is greater than anything. Bless those mentioned and those unmentioned, in Jesus name, amen

Comment by russ allen on January 20, 2012 at 7:51am

     Good morning! How are we faithing? This week we have talked about the flesh stuff. We are under attack people from directly to isideous attempts at cracking our defense. We drop our defensive's when we get comfortable and also when we get distracted  thus we make ourselves vulnerable to those attacks from the enemy. As distractions in this world come our focus can be diverted and before we know it we are standing with our guard down and the fiery darts make impact. How do we overcome? How do we maintain the defensive posture without attacking others? Compassion, the Word, prayer. The subtle things that come can become devastating things if we do not pay attention and seek Godly wisdom.  Simple obedience to God can keep us in line just as easy as disobedience can destroy us. If I know God leads a certain direction but I vary the direction for say, comfort or convenience, I am in rebellion to the Word of God and that rebellion can destroy whatever is before me. One little lie, one little lust thought, one envy thought, one little thing taken because it's small and inconsequential, these things grow into bigger things. Sin is sin. Size matters not. A path strayed from even a little bit, just like a road, eventually becomes an off road experience. The principles in the Word always work. We may not see it as so does not make it not so.


Eph 6:8 
Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.


Jos 1:9
 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.


Psa 27:1-2
 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

Php 4:13 

 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 

remember the Pastors and their wives...remember Miggity...


Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your love for us. Lord, we ask for wisdom that we see truth in every situation and the courage to act accordingly. Lord we lift up families that are struggling with world issues. We praise you in these storms Lord, in Jesus name, amen

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Comment by russ allen on January 19, 2012 at 8:02am

     Good morning! How are we faithing? The flesh that gets in the way of the spirit is something we all battle and like we talked about yesterday, we all fight this same fight. When we get in that place or as we approach it, by walking in the spirit we hope we can stave off the flesh weaknesses before they start eating away at us. The arrows that come at us can be overcome by this "walking in the spirit". You can't and I can't do it standing in our own strength but with the Word of God, a firm grasp of just how loved we are by the creator and the grace we now live in we can learn to trust that when we see the flesh rising up we then can move away from overwhelming desires into necessity and recognizing harmful flesh wants to relying on the Spirit of God to guide us. Just because it feels good or because it "seems right" doesn't make it so. Never will Godly promptings go against the Word of God. If that were true, it all would become false and if that were true, all this is pitifully in vain. Emotions, fears, physical needs rise in all of us and which are healthy verses unhealthy is a constant thing in this life. Being sad when your dog dies is normal. Fear that keeps you from diving off a bridge into 2 feet of water is a good fear. Getting hungry is normal. Desiring your spouse is normal. I don't need to get into what is bad or abnormal, you get the picture. You wanna walk in the spirit and in faith? Praise God in the storms. Pray continuously. Intake of the Word daily. These are paths we ought to take. Look at this scripture;


Gal 5:13-17 
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
  For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
  But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
  For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.



1Jn 2:15-17 
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
  For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
  And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Don't make this Word say more or less than it does. By this salvation we possess we are in the world but not of it anymore. We abide in this physical state for now and our eternity began at the point we believed. Look beyond circumstances and see what God has already laid out in his Word because in it is life and a life way more abundant because we can love because he loves.

Remember Debbie Brown Smith...

pray this;

Heavenly Father,

  Thank you for eternal life. Thank you for saving me from myself. I know without you my path would have led me to destruction forever but finding your love and compassion I now am able to see you and see truth. Lord, I do not want to be encumbered with fleshly lies but want to follow and learn from you. You are the master builder who without I am lost. Teach us to love beyond the physical restraints. Help us see the heart of others past the outside view. Lord, help us show the same kind of love you've shown for us in your son. Lord we accept this gift of grace and salvation. Lord we lift those who are hurting physically, emotionally and spiritually to you today. Heal them and let your love rain down on them in a way they know they have been touched by you. thank you and it is in Jesu name we pray, amen

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Comment by Michael Brittain on January 18, 2012 at 8:39am

Oh So Needed Today Russ.  Thank You!

And may my Brothers and Sisters in Service and in the Lord, all as one, have a Blessed Day!

Comment by russ allen on January 18, 2012 at 7:54am

   Good morning! How are we faithing? I am struggling with flesh. I want to fix everything. I want everyone to like me. I want to be able to help with anything and anybody. Do you feel this way? Do you feel lower than whale poop when you screw things up? Yep, me too. Here's a cool thing to remember; God loves us as we are. We can go to him anytime, anyplace because our sins are forgiven as far as the east is from the west. Our screw ups are lessons if we but pay attention. We come to him as we are and if we learn from our screw ups by letting God show us via his Word, fellow believers, etc., then we start to reflect Jesus' light. It's very hard sometimes when things are crumbling all around you to maintain the focus and perseverance to stand firm on what God is teaching but we have to encourage ourselves and each other to not give in to the enemy. By nature we all like things easy and comfortable and our foundation has to be strong in God or we will crumble with the circumstances around us... satan and his henchmen are hoping and working for just that to happen...



Mar 11:22-25  And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith cometh to pass; he shall have it.
Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Psa 62:8 

 Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. 

Joh 15:7  

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 

Pro 3:5
 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.


Remember Mark Millsap...


Heavenly Father,
   Thank you for your love and understanding that we goof up so much but you still love us. Lord, we lift Mark up to you. Chris too.  Heal bodies, endow the docs with wisdom . Teach us to depend on your love for us and not let us waver regardless of what flies at us. Help us get real rest from the storms, In Jesus name, amen

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Comment by russ allen on January 17, 2012 at 8:07am

  Good morning! How are we faithing? It hurts to be around people who hurt. It is sad to be with someone who is sad. It makes one angry to see injustice done to a friend or neighbor. Sometimes we are lit upon by someone who is hurt, sad or angry and we take it personal and get in a snit then lash out because of it.  People, we need to look at real problems and not patronize the person with the issue at hand. We need to recognize also that what we would do has no bearing on what they should do. We need to be in the Word so much that the first thing that comes to mind and on our lips is those sound  words of scripture. What you would do or say is not relevant because you ain't them. Now of course many times sound logic is standing before people and they miss it and I present to you that asking a question that reveals that logic is way better than barking orders. And there are instances where barking orders is in order too.  Knowing which one that is appropriate, there is the caveat. Jesus  is a fine example of just this type of thing. Telling people what you would do does not help unless they are seeking an alternate point of view, We all know some who offer up opinions on any and everything and besides being annoying, that voice is most times ignored. Do you do that? We ought to use Jesus as an example and speak at the true issue and not get indignant with our own thoughts. Think about this today.


Pro 1:2-6  To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;
  To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;
 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
  To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

Gal 6:1-3  Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 

  Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 

  For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

 Joh 13:34-35  A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 

  By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. 

Joh 14:12  

Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto the Father. 

Remember ...Sebastian...remember Dr. Gary and Connie...remember Liz...remember Wilma...remember Baily F...remember Nicole Ingle...remember Chris and Kat

Heavenly Father,

  Thank you for the wisdom of your Word. Lord, thank you for all your blessings and the answers to our trials before and after they are done. Lord we lift those mentioned today. Heal spirits and bodies. Lord I ask for a blessing on  all our children. Heal them. Help them rest physically and rest in your arms even when they don't realize you "got this". Lord walk and touch us today. Let us hear your voice. Let us walk upright and be courageous in the face of the enemy, in Jesus name, amen

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