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Comment by russ allen on March 24, 2011 at 7:59am

Good morning! The urgency of what we are faithing cannot be over taught or over stated. We are in the last days. Scripture describes it as so. One day or another hundred years left before Jesus returns, I dunno and I wouldn't even begin to guess because that is what it would be, a guess. The exact day isn't even important to mankind. Repenting and developing a relationship with the savior is what matters. I have watched twisted rhetoric and rationalization for sins get more and more pervasive to the point that most sin is accepted these days for fear of offending or oppressing. Please. If it's wrong it's wrong no matter how one spins it. Jesus offers us all forgiveness and a cleansed heart. Jesus also lets you and me make that choice. If you don't want anything to do with God, your choice. If you want to seek God's love and spend forever with him, the plan is laid out in the Word. If you don't want anything to do with God, there is a place that is devoid of anything that has to do with God and it is called hell. Your choice. "I don't believe in hell" I've heard people say. "Well I've never seen Guam therefore I don't believe it really exists" makes about as much sense as that first statement. It's time we Christians tell the truth. Not to scare people but to inform them. I don't know about you, hell scares me but that isn't why I believe in the savior. My day to day relationship with the savior is what makes all of this even doable. You need to stop being deceived by all the PC rhetoric and get down with the Word and stand on it even if it defies worldly wisdom. Are you offended by what the Word says sometimes? There's a good chance that sin you just got offended by is in your life or at least your view of it has been twisted by the world. We need not judge the person for a sin but love them while hating the sin. My showing Jesus' love and redemption for my sins goes way further than ridiculing and pointing fingers. The only way I can show that love is by seeking him first in all I do and that will allow me to see the person under that sin.
Romans 1:28-32
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; and, although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.
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1 Timothy 6:3-6
If anyone advocates a different doctrine, and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.
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Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Romans 1:18-19
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.
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Titus 1:16
6 They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient, and worthless for any good deed.
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Remember Kellie Morgan...

Heavenly Father,
Grant us the courage to stand for you and your Word. Lord we ask forgiveness for our shortcomings. We know you have forgotten our sins as your children but we still feel remorse when we commit them. Lord, soften our hearts. Let us see truth in your Word. Help us not rationalize deeds that are unbecoming of your grace and love. Lord we lift those people searching for you and those searching without direction. Show that direction so that they cannot dismiss you. Lord we praise and honor your holy name and in the name of Jesus we do pray today..amen..
Posted by russ allen at 7:55 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 23, 2011 at 7:11am

Good morning! How are we faithing today? It is time for us to arise and be counted. The world is becoming a very weird place lately. I see things that just flabbergast me. I see thought processes or rather thought patterns that just baffle as to how the leap from one thing to another is made. The rationalization for sins is amazing. I by no means am judging anyone but sin is sin and when it is seen, it cannot be ignored or denied. I really have to say to those who do not believe or are putting it off, do not do that. Do not hesitate. Look at the world, there are tons of people who get snatched away by all sorts of calamity and didn't get the second chance to decide. The time was right now to accept Jesus. Don't be left with realization of the truth but to late to act.
Joel 2:14
Blow a trumpet in Zion,And sound an alarm on My holy mountain!
Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble,For the day of the LORD is coming; Surely it is near, A day of darkness and gloom, A day of clouds and thick darkness.
As the dawn is spread over the mountains, So there is a great and mighty people; There has never been anything like it, Nor will there be again after it To the years of many generations.
A fire consumes before them, And behind them a flame burns.
The land is like the garden of Eden before them, But a desolate wilderness behind them, And nothing at all escapes them.
Their appearance is like the appearance of horses; And like war horses, so they run.
With a noise as of chariots They leap on the tops of the mountains, Like the crackling of a flame of fire consuming the stubble, Like a mighty people arranged for battle.
Before them the people are in anguish; All faces turn pale.
They run like mighty men; They climb the wall like soldiers; And they each march in line, Nor do they deviate from their paths.
They do not crowd each other;They march everyone in his path.When they burst through the defenses,They do not break ranks.
They rush on the city,They run on the wall; They climb into the houses,They enter through the windows like a thief.
Before them the earth quakes,The heavens tremble,The sun and the moon grow dark, And the stars lose their brightness.
And the LORD utters His voice before His army; Surely His camp is very great, For strong is he who carries out His word.
The day of the LORD is indeed great and very awesome, And who can endure it?
"Yet even now," declares the LORD, "Return to Me with all your heart, And with fasting, weeping, and mourning; And rend your heart and not your garments.
"Now return to the LORD your God, For He is gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness, And relenting of evil.
Who knows whether He will not turn and relent,And leave a blessing behind Him,Even a grain offering and a libation For the LORD your God?
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Acts 2:17-21
'And it shall be in the last days,' God says,
'That I will pour forth of My Spirit upon all mankind;
And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
And your young men shall see visions,
And your old men shall dream dreams ;
Even upon My bondslaves, both men and women,
I will in those days pour forth of My Spirit
And they shall prophesy.
'And I will grant wonders in the sky above,
And signs on the earth beneath,
Blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke.
'The sun shall be turned into darkness,
And the moon into blood,
Before the great and glorious day of the Lord shall come.
'And it shall be, that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'
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Remember the Tammy Fowle family...remember the lost

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for vision and the softening of hearts so acceptance for truth and setting aside of arrogance so people can respond to your calling. Lord help them realize that the life you offer is the only life there is. Lord we lift the lost to you. Lord we lift those who are mourning, heal and assure them of your Divine presence. Thank you for loving us so much, in Jesus name we pray..
Posted by russ allen at 7:07 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 22, 2011 at 7:27am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Last night I was out side in the beautiful weather burning brush. I've always been fascinated by fire, the way it moves, the science of consumption and capillary attraction. It also makes me wonder and reflect on God and how things can be made and also the scriptures that talk about fire purifying things. There are many things that get purified by heat and flame. Gold and silver, making steel and even us, though not literal flame, we become wiser from the fire of trials. We have a choice, whine and complain or observe and learn from the things that come at us. I'm as guilty as anybody of saying,"waaa! why does this have to be?" but I'm getting better. I get angry with idiotic events but I'm getting better. I cuss sometimes when failure happens but I'm getting better. I lament over stuff breaking sometimes but I'm getting better. We all have these things happen and down deep our nature is to be selfish and act accordingly but with the Word every day, with Jesus as our focal point and the Holy Spirit speaking and of course us listening, we all get better. Today be aware of your reactions and modify your reactions to those of appropriate action instead. We will be better off...oh boy I sure have room to improve...how about you?

Job 15:34

"For the company of the godless is barren,
And fire consumes the tents of the corrupt.
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1 Corinthians 3:11-1
Now if any man builds upon the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it, because it is to be revealed with fire ; and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work. If any man's work which he has built upon it remains, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he shall suffer loss; but he himself shall be saved, yet so as through fire .
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1 Peter 1:3-10
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire , may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.
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Remember Mike Bowman...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that purifies us. Lord we really want to do what's right but we fail all the time from simple things to the biggies. Lord as you burn away the chafe and make us better, help us receive your correction with enthusiasm because we know it pays off in our lives. Lord, open the scriptures to us . We lift those in turmoil to you. Heal them. Lay your gracious hand on their lives we ask in Jesus name and we praise that name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:24 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 21, 2011 at 7:09am

thanks Judy

Comment by russ allen on March 21, 2011 at 7:08am

Good morning! How are we faithing at the beginning of this work week? Lots of people request prayer. Lots of people are really hurting. Life is rough sometimes so wear a helmet. Mine is the helmet of salvation. What about yours? Do you still operate in the "earning" salvation mode? Do you still think that being gooder will get you in heaven? What does the Word say? "All have fallen short" and "He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God". It's really simple. If you truly believe in the son and pursue his teachings, you will get better because what a person has in their heart is what will come out of their mouth. Think about that. You know sad, miserable, depressed and also happy, secure, content people right? Where does our faith come from? Whatever our faith is in will come out in our lives. I tell you these things to encourage you even in terrible times that God is with you who believe. The facts of life can still hurt but our healing comes from the Word of God. In my travels I see tones of little graveyards that go back to the time this nation began and I wonder how those people lived and loved. If they knew our savior and then I realize they had the same problems facing them that we have today and they looked through eyes that knew their time without knowing what the future held. They just did it with different stuff. I look at that old old gravestone and then look in the mirror and realize I'm headed to the same place they did. You know what? It does not scare me anymore. I know where I am headed because the Word tells me.

John 3:16-18
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him.
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John 5:24-29
"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. "Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear shall live. "For just as the Father has life in Himself, even so He gave to the Son also to have life in Himself; and He gave Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. "Do not marvel at this; for an hour is coming, in which all who are in the tombs shall hear His voice, and shall come forth; those who did the good deeds to a resurrection of life, those who committed the evil deeds to a resurrection of judgment.
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Remember Anna Sanders and her family...remember your Pastors and families...remember Nick and Josh

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for life everlasting for us. Lord we want to do what is right and we do need your wisdom everyday. Lead and teach us your precepts and help us not be discouraged with our fleshly life. Lord we lift those up who are emotionally hurting. We lift those who are in mental anguish and we stand on your Word that tells us that all these things are already defeated. Lord we praise you this day, in Jesus name, amen

Posted by russ allen at 7:03 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 18, 2011 at 7:19am

Good morning! How are we all faithing? The social networks on the Internet can serve an honorable purpose. They disseminate information, help us keep track of loved ones and like me for who's family is in another state it is a Godsend. It also can be dangerous. I need not remind you if the inherent dangers of revealing personal information in this age of identity theft and attacks on people physically. It's become a more dangerous world these last few years. As Christians though we are able to help people who might otherwise not get help or are to embarrassed to ask. This outlook has made me keenly aware of nuances in print to alert of trouble and of hurt and despair. Nosey? Perhaps but as fellow human beings and as children of God, how can we not notice and how can we not pray when we see turmoil? I feel for people when they are wandering in the wilderness and pray my musings help for it is Gods wisdom only that affords us passage in this life and reveals all truth. I may not always be right but God always is.


Deuteronomy 11:18-20

"You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. And you shall teach them to your sons, talking of them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up.
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Proverbs 2:1-5
My son, if you will receive my sayings,
And treasure my commandments within you,
Make your ear attentive to wisdom,
Incline your heart to understanding;
For if you cry for discernment,
Lift your voice for understanding;
If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
Then you will discern the fear of the LORD,
And discover the knowledge of God.
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Remember Greg Clers family, Gregs Mom passed...remember Bill Smith, heart surgery today...

Heavenly Father,
Lord we ask for wisdom and insight to plant your Word on our inner being so it comes out and is our source of that wisdom. Lord allow us to see your works and ways in everything we do. Help us understand temptation and grant us courage and strength to not give in. Teach us to follow that narrow path. Lord we lift those hurting today. Grant comfort and peace in our mourning. In Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:16 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 17, 2011 at 7:31am

Good morning! How are we faithing today? We start our days anew and at least I feel like our walk with God starts today. What I mean is that the past is done and forward is the only directional choice we have. We experience consequences from the past but we can't relive them because what is done is done. Can we make amends? Well sure we can but we cannot change what transpired so why dwell on it? Learn and press on. I talk to and hear about so many people who are just miserable because of circumstances. I do not mean to diminish any one's pain but the reality is what it is and we can choose to wallow in self pity and despair or we can choose to rise above our circumstances looking back down to see the whole scene and then make measured wise decisions related to them. Not always easy is it but what tools do we have for that exercise? The Word and prayer. Any circumstance we face has a principle in the Word that is the answer. Any circumstance that we face affords us the opportunity to converse with our savior. If we allow ourselves to stay buried in our positional circumstances we actually put blinders and possibly even blindfolds on so we cease to see truth and only see anguish. Sure we mourn. Sure we do feel grief and pain for a season but to stay in that position isn't wise and can even bear more pain and anguish than what the circumstance actually brought.

Proverbs 24:34

Do not be envious of evil men,Nor desire to be with them; For their minds devise violence,And their lips talk of trouble.
By wisdom a house is built,And by understanding it is established; 4 And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
A wise man is strong,And a man of knowledge increases power. 6 For by wise guidance you will wage war,And in abundance of counselors there is victory.
Wisdom is too high for a fool,He does not open his mouth in the gate.
He who plans to do evil,Men will call him a schemer.
The devising of folly is sin,And the scoffer is an abomination to men.
If you are slack in the day of distress,Your strength is limited.
Deliver those who are being taken away to death,And those who are staggering to slaughter, O hold them back.
If you say, "See, we did not know this," Does He not consider it who weighs the hearts?And does He not know it who keeps your soul?And will He not render to man according to his work?
My son, eat honey, for it is good,Yes, the honey from the comb is sweet to your taste; Know that wisdom is thus for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a future, And your hope will not be cut off.
Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; Do not destroy his resting place; For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Lest the LORD see it and be displeased, And He turn away His anger from him.
Do not fret because of evildoers,Or be envious of the wicked; For there will be no future for the evil man;The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change; For their calamity will rise suddenly, And who knows the ruin that comes from both of them?
These also are sayings of the wise.To show partiality in judgment is not good. He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him; But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.
He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.
Prepare your work outside, And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house.
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause,And do not deceive with your lips.
Do not say, "Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
I passed by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man lacking sense; And behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles, Its surface was covered with nettles, And its stone wall was broken down. When I saw, I reflected upon it; I looked, and received instruction. "A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest," Then your poverty will come as a robber, And your want like an armed man.
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Remember Lauren Russell and family...

Heavenly Father,
Lord we come before you with fret and worry. We come to you with pain and anger. Wash these things away. Open our eyes to truth and wisdom. Grant us courage to act according to your statues. Help us be strong in times like these. Lord we life those who are hurting to you. Comfort and reveal yourself. Lord we ask all these things in your holy and gracious name of Jesus, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:29 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 16, 2011 at 7:18am

Good morning! How are we faithing? I meet a ton of people amongst my travels. I meet people who are tickled to learn more and are genuinely happy. I also meet people who complain when their peanut butter sandwich is uneven. Why are some content and some seem never to be satisfied? I'm convinced that some are not capable of being happy. Why? Their past, their future, their circumstances are being placed before anything else. "Boo hoo, my life isn't perfect and why doesn't God make everything easy?" Really? Can people be that self absorbed? You better believe it and if we are not careful we can become the exact same way. Jesus constantly put others before himself but was not slow to get away and refresh himself with the Father. Jesus recognised that life is a struggle and keeping oneself grounded in God is the only way to maintain the right focus. You have a tough go right now? Remember you ain't alone and nothing, I mean absolutely nothing is to big or too hard for our God. If I am enduring I must remember to learn, whether it's not to repeat a move or to just rely on the grace and strength our Lord provides regardless of circumstances.

Hebrews 6:10-12
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
But the soul of the diligent is made fat.
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Proverbs 18:9
He also who is slack in his work
Is brother to him who destroys.
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Romans 12:9-13
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.
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2 Peter 1:10-11
Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.
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remember Turley Richards...remember our troops...remember our emergency workers...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your grace and love that never sways, never forgets and never remembers our mistakes. Lord, grow us with wisdom and love so we can be ambassadors of yours. Lord we lift those people up who do not know you. We ask we have the right words to share that help and not cause pain. Lord we lift those mentioned today, surround them with protection from the enemy and from the things on earth. Lord we honor you. Thank you for your Word that nourishes us, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:13 AM

Comment by Old Fireguy on March 15, 2011 at 3:04pm

Thanks Russ.

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. - 1 Corinthians 13:1 (KJV)

Comment by russ allen on March 15, 2011 at 7:17am

Great morning! How are you faithing? Pursuing peace with people is not passivity. Trying to live peacefully and avoiding conflict does not mean wimpish behavior or utopian eyes viewing everything as good and evil doesn't exist. Evil does exist and it doesn't like you. Living in peace and pursuing peace is taught as a principle. We need to be keenly aware of how we live and how we act. Reacting in kind when unpeaceful events come at us only perpetuates that unpeacefulness. Recognising what is happening beyond ourselves is how we are able to "love our neighbor as ourselves". Sure we have the right to defend our families and ourselves from danger but squashing stupid attacks on our person because we stand on the principles of God must be done with compassion because we too can be where that attacker is. Some things we let go. Some things we need to correct. Some times we are dead right but nothing is gained by correction at that moment and we may be guilty of turning someones eyes away from God. I can't live with that on me, how about you? The very idea that I would spew correction and cause someone to miss salvation is just a horrible thought. We must remember to be ready to explain our position in Jesus and be wise enough to speak truth if we don't have an answer. Better to say,"I don't know but I'll find out" than to say argument type of responses so we can be right. Man, pursuing righteousness without donning a "look at me" attitude requires dedication and attention to the snares all around us. The enemy is well versed in stroking our ego and that leads to all sorts of sin and pitfalls. Just think and act according to the Word when encountering each day. Before you react to verbal assaults, ask the question,"am I trying to save face or save souls?"

Hebrews 12:14-17

Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought for it with tears.
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Psalms 119:36-38
Incline my heart to Thy testimonies,
And not to dishonest gain.
Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity,
And revive me in Thy ways.
Establish Thy word to Thy servant,
As that which produces reverence for Thee.
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Matthew 16:21-23
From that time Jesus Christ began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day. And Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You." But He turned and said to Peter, "Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's."
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Remember the Japanese people...remember Bob...remember Ty...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that strengthens me. Thank you that we can serve a loving God and that our eternity is set. We try to do and act what is pleasing to you but fail alot and we ask for wisdom and forgiveness. Lord you know our hearts, help us remain strong even in turmoil. Bless the children and help our troops show mercy when they can. Lord we praise your holy name and seek you face, in Jesus name, amen
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