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Comment by russ allen on July 5, 2011 at 7:13am

Good morning! How are we faithing today after a long weekend? Sacrifice. Many do that for others, police, fire, ems, soldiers, doctors and nurses to name a few. The ultimate sacrifice is when one lays his life down for another. Jesus did just that for you and every person you and I encounter. No distinction of personalities or culture or race. He laid his life down for the world. It is just so huge to try to understand this sacrifice but we get a taste when a soldier, a fire fighter, a police officer etc gives all. Those humans go where smart people leave to save the ones who couldn't. As hard as this is for those left, it is an honorable departure and we thank God above they are willing to make that sacrifice for us. Pray today for those men and women who make the ultimate giving sacrifice.

Isaiah 53:5
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
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Romans 5:6
For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
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2 Corinthians 5:21
He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
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Remember Sparky's family today...remember Bud Perry's family...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our sins. Lord we try to honor you by our lives but we are weak. We ask for strength, courage and a mind set on the things of you. Bless those in mourning and those who's heart is breaking. Let us speak or not speak so that we cause healing and not pain. Touch the families of these honorable men and women, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by Pastor Russ Allen at 7:06 AM

Comment by russ allen on July 4, 2011 at 7:17am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Life can be short or long. Life can be snuffed out in an instant or pain can linger for years. You may get hit by a bus on the way to work or you could grow old and cantankerous. Time is not certain for us. God did not promise a rose garden nor did he say all would be perfect when we believe in messiah. We live in a fallen world so why would we expect it to behave any other way than fallen? Here's what I've discovered; when I put my faith in Yeshua and sought his way in everything, after surrendering myself, I found the distractions weren't as severe, the bad stuff didn't impact like they used to because I already know Jesus whooped sin and satan. That doesn't mean it will always be easy for me but knowing the outcome makes it bearable and I can concentrate on the journey. I am more able to deal with what this world throws at me. Do I get depressed? Sometimes. Do I endure pain? Yep and lots of times it's my own fault so why complain? I just try not to repeat. Do I prosper? Yep. Do I have hard times? Yep. Do I run into things that push buttons and wind me up? Yep, as long as I occupy this flesh, I deal with fleshly things. My peace is because of and in Jesus. My soul is secure so I know that I deal with the world while I'm in the world. I have a comrade who is likely to depart this flesh soon and I do not know if he knows the savior. That is what bothers me and realizing that this life is a vapor compared to forever kinda diminishes the fleshly woes one might face when telling of Yeshua. I must tell others of my savior. I can't bear the fact that someone who doesn't accept messiah has sealed their eternity apart from the creator. Man, I have to be zealous and be prepared to tell, how about you?
Matthew 11:27-28
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest .
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John 6:37-40
"All that the Father gives Me shall come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. "And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. "For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him, may have eternal life; and I Myself will raise him up on the last day."
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Remember Sparkys family...remember Linda and Ben...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your love for us that you would sacrifice your son for us. Lord, we lift up the Sparks family today. Lord we lift all those who are enduring loss and pain. Surround them with a hedge of protection from evil thoughts and attacks from the enemy. Show your love. Grant us wisdom that we may make right choices and not cause pain but show you. In Jesus name we pray, amen
Posted by Pastor Russ Allen at 7:13 AM

Comment by russ allen on July 1, 2011 at 7:25am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Man o man...we sure do have to be careful of who, what we follow. It is easy if we don't stand gaurd to fall for slick lies. Heck, Eve did and she walked and talked with God. Rather than standing firm, Adam did too. All around us the spirit of anti-Christ abounds. Some know they are anti-Christ and some don't because they are into self more than anything else. I have talked to Christians who have fell for satans lies in our society. Do I need to point them out? Look at scripture then look around. It is self evident. No mater how we rationalize, sin is still sin and it was sin that separated us from walking and talking with God way back when. Just inspect yourself this weekend. Question what you deem ok and compare it to scripture. This is not an exercise in self abasing but making sure you haven't been deceived.

2 Peter 2:18-19
For speaking out arrogant words of vanity they entice by fleshly desires, by sensuality, those who barely escape from the ones who live in error, promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved.
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Titus 3:3
For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
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Romans 6:16
Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness?
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Remember Charles Sparks...remember Shari Lance...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for being constant in your statutes. Lord forgive us when we fall for lies and forgive us when we give in out of selfishness. Thank you for being who you are. Lord we lift those up who are hurting this day, make them better while knowing you are there. Lord, open our minds to see where we miss you. In Jesus name, amen
Posted by Pastor Russ Allen at 6:57 AM

Comment by russ allen on June 30, 2011 at 7:11am

thanks Judy...

Comment by russ allen on June 30, 2011 at 7:04am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Who are we? What does this faith in Jesus afford us to claim? Who does the Word say we are? There are alot of scripture that explain just who believers are and what they ought to do and by the grace of God who sent his son for you and me, we become as his children. We become family. We become heirs. What does that mean? Once you are a son or daughter, that cannot be changed. Once you know who your Dad is, he is. You can mess up, disappoint, stray, ignore, forget but it wont change the fact who your father is and that you are his. Those of you who have kids can fathom this concept because you and your spouse created a mini you and the love you feel for that child is like what God feels for you, only a gazillion times more so because he didn't just "begat" you, he created you. He formed the atoms and molecules that made you. He made the air that you breathe. He formed the brain cell that allows you to hear and respond to his calling. If I can love my son and daughter so much more than anything else on earth, how much does God love me whom he made?

1 John 3:1-2
See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
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Galatians 3:27
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
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Galatians 4:6-7
And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.
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Isaiah 56:5
To them I will give in My house and within My walls a memorial,
And a name better than that of sons and daughters;
I will give them an everlasting name which will not be cut off.
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Remember Tammy...Remember Kat...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the love for us that you have even though we can't comprehend sometimes. Thank you for allowing me to get a glimpse of that love by my kids. Lord, we ask blessings and healings on your believers today. Allow them a picture of just how great your love is and a trust in what the scriptures say so we can be your sons and daughters thus act accordingly. Lord thank you for the realization of you, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by Pastor Russ Allen at 7:01 AM

Comment by Michael Brittain on June 29, 2011 at 3:28pm

That WAS a pretty Awesome segment Judy! Thanks for sharing, I sent it to my wife and mom to enjoy as well!

Comment by Michael Brittain on June 29, 2011 at 8:06am

I just want to take a second to wish everyone a Blessed Day. May we embody God's Grace to those who need it, today, tomorrow, always.

Russ, As always, I look so forward to and enjoy your morning Faithings every day.

Comment by russ allen on June 29, 2011 at 7:11am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Just a note today to encourage you when you feel like all is lost. Ever have those days that make you want to move to Idaho and live off nuts and berries, all alone? Sure we all do from time to time but there is simple rules and ways about this old earth and about life. Sometimes we wonder why but it is what it is. Peruse these and think. Recognise who and what we are. Start seeking what we lost from the beginning, relationship with the creator.


Deuteronomy 8:2-4
And He humbled you and let you be hungry, and fed you with manna which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that He might make you understand that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the LORD.
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Job 27:3-4
For as long as life is in me,
And the breath of God is in my nostrils,
My lips certainly will not speak unjustly,
Nor will my tongue mutter deceit.
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Genesis 2:7
Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.
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Ecclesiastes 12:6-8
then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.
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James 4:13-17
Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow, we shall go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit." Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away. Instead, you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and also do this or that." But as it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil. Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do, and does not do it, to him it is sin.
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Heavenly Father,
Thank you for this gift of life. Help us live and enjoy the way you designed. Lord, help us focus on what is real and true and not fall victim to selfish ways and desires. Help us put everything in perspective and in the proper place. Help us see you. Lord we are asking for your guidance and wisdom for our days. We ask we have discernment so we don't hurt or miss lead. Give us a heart for the lost, in Jesus name we pray, amen
Posted by Pastor Russ Allen at 7:08 AM

Comment by Old Fireguy on June 28, 2011 at 12:02pm

Thanks Russ. Your constancy (as opposed to consistency) is a blessing to us all.

Comment by russ allen on June 28, 2011 at 7:36am

Debra, be careful. Seek the Lord first, he can fill that loneliness void

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