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Comment by phillip hice on February 4, 2011 at 3:47pm

Nehemiah 2:13 Not sure if this is what you have in mind. With the caos in Egypt, fires in the streets etc., it did come to mind. Good Luck I know there are many that would be great. Maybe something to do with sacrifice? Sense firefighters especailly the volunteers sacrifice so much.

Comment by Thomas Robert Young on February 4, 2011 at 1:04pm

So, I'm in my first year of the Fire Medic program at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, Wi. One of my assignments is to bring a quote to class that relates to fire service. I'd love to make my quote from the bible. Does anyone have any good suggestions as to a good verse I could use to bring some Jesus to the classroom?

Comment by russ allen on February 4, 2011 at 7:11am

amen Judy

Comment by russ allen on February 4, 2011 at 7:09am

Good morning! How are we faithing? I am a little distracted this morning with all the turmoil in Egypt and at home. I want to encourage you all to stay the course no matter what flies at you. We MUST seek the Lord in all we do because in these perilous times it would be real easy to fall off the wagon and get mired in the muddy ground. This age we live in is wrought with peril, temptation, guile and verbal and physical bloodshed. We as believers are the only ones carrying the torch of freedom and good behavior for goodness' sake. We must remember to do righteous things because we love God, no other reason. Personal gain should never allow compromise. Out behavior and attitude is grown out of the Word of God. The Holy Spirit guides us with a hand on our shoulder when we seek righteousness. We do not want to grieve the Holy Spirit by compromise. We must set ourselves on the course the Word lines out and be quick to repent as soon as we recognise sin in ourselves. We must pray for the weak, help where we can even if it means inconvenience or sacrifice on our part. We must do what is right because it is right. I want to encourage you to stand tall in the saddle and be ready to speak of and or show Jesus grace in your life so others see him. How? In the Word daily. Without that, you will succumb to worldly influences. If you honestly look at that last statement, you will see truth spoken. Look at these verses and keep them on your mind today. We already have salvation if we have accepted Jesus' gift of grace and forgiveness so our behavior is for showing that peace and not to "earn" salvation. Go live justly and forge ahead. When you slip, put on those studded tires and continue on...

1 Peter 3:8-12
To sum up, let all be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.
For,"Let him who means to love life and see good days
Refrain his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking guile.
"And let him turn away from evil and do good;
Let him seek peace and pursue it.
"For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous,
And His ears attend to their prayer,
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
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Hebrews 13:1-6
Let love of the brethren continue.
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.
Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you," 6 so that we confidently say,
"The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid.
What shall man do to me?"
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remember Chris Hall...remember Sam...remember Kathy...remember Roe ...remember Jerry W.

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your wisdom we glean from your Word. Lord, forgive us when we sin. Forgive our tongues. Help us see when we slip. Help us repent quickly and press on. Lord we ask for a touch of protection from depression, sickness and influence from the enemy. Help us see truth and stand courageously. Lord we lift those mentioned and those who are within themselves and don't know how to ask or how to give things to you. Make your grace and peace be known today. I lift my family to you...in Jesus' name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:08 AM

Comment by russ allen on February 2, 2011 at 7:23am

Good morning! How are we faithing this cold snowy day? I pray you all are safe and warm!
Many times I hear questions and comments about behavior. Do this or that, don't do this or that. "You'll go to hell if you do or don't do this or that." Settle this in your mind; belief that Jesus is messiah or not, that is what determines where we go after death. The choice is ours to make. Behavior is outlined for us in the Word and not for our judgement but for us to live a better life. God originally designed us to walk and talk with him but due to our sin nature, we missed that. So don't beat yourself up but strive to behave as a Godly person for Godliness' sake and not trying to earn salvation cause you can't. Look at this and think. Honestly look at your behavior. Pray, seek God's face and press on with the Word on your lips and Jesus' love in your heart. When you recognise a fault, repent and push on. We'll never be perfect but with our eyes and hearts on God, the results will be improvement.

Titus 2
But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.
Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips, nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be dishonored.
Likewise urge the young men to be sensible; in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, in order that the opponent may be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.
Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, not pilfering, but showing all good faith that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus; who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
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Remember all those in this storm system...remember our troops

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your love for us even when we trip and fall. Lord we ask for a touch today. Lord we ask for safety for the workers and the people out in this storm. Lord, we ask for wisdom in all we do. In Jesus' name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:19 AM

Comment by russ allen on February 1, 2011 at 7:17am

Good morning! How are we faithing? It is a perilous time we live in and it is easy to despair. Let me reassure you, God has it under control and we need to be in the Word so we are not ignorant of the coming storm. Not trying to scare or be a teller of doom but just want to inform and urge you to look at things happening and compare the scriptures. I do not know the time line nor does anybody but reading the scriptures does make us aware that the birth pains are in full swing. Take the time to explore and arm yourself with knowledge so you can recognise things. Understand also that the Word says no one will know the date when our savior returns but we can be looking up and recognising the signs. I fear for the people in Egypt and the mid east because a rolling boil is getting going. Pray and watch...
Nahum 1:9
Whatever you devise against the LORD,
He will make a complete end of it.
Distress will not rise up twice.
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Psalms 33:10-12
The LORD nullifies the counsel of the nations;
He frustrates the plans of the peoples.
The counsel of the LORD stands forever,
The plans of His heart from generation to generation.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,
The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.
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2 Corinthians 10:3-6
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.
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Exodus 15:6-7
"Thy right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power,
Thy right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy.
"And in the greatness of Thine excellence Thou dost overthrow those who rise up against Thee;
Thou dost send forth Thy burning anger, and it consumes them as chaff.
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Heavenly Father,
We pray for wisdom today Lord. Grant us vision and revelation to your Word. Help us recognise true needs around us and help us meet those needs. Lord we praise and honor you and desire to obey your commands. Lord we lift the children to you, protect and heal them in Jesus precious name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:15 AM

Comment by Michael Brittain on January 31, 2011 at 9:24am

Thank you Russ! And to All of my CFF Brothers and Sisters I Pray you a Blessed Week. May you all embody God's Grace as we receive it to those who need it.

Yours In Faith,

Michael

Comment by phillip hice on January 31, 2011 at 7:56am

Thank You for the verses mentioned. Yes it does seem we are watching scripture unfold everyday. If only I could help others see what seems so clear. So many, so busy in their life, not bad or ungreatful, just too busy trying to make ends meet, 2 jobs, children etc. I enjoy your post and thank you & GOD for them. Have a blessed and safe day

Comment by russ allen on January 31, 2011 at 7:28am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Egypt is erupting. Man, it's nuts over there. There many many prophecies in the Word concerning Egypt. Are they coming true? Are we so close to the end of times and are watching scripture unfold? I think so but you read for yourself and ponder the current events. Do more research if you are so inclined as I do not have the space or the time to show you all the Word says concerning Egypt. It is a fascinating study and indeed makes one think. These verses just scratch the surface of what the Word speaks of Egypt but use them to start a study. Hopefully YOUR Bible has references and such so you can look deeper. Pray and watch the news and we may be seeing scripture unfold.

Isaiah 19:1-3

The oracle concerning Egypt.
Behold, the LORD is riding on a swift cloud, and is about to come to Egypt;
The idols of Egypt will tremble at His presence,
And the heart of the Egyptians will melt within them.
"So I will incite Egyptians against Egyptians;
And they will each fight against his brother, and each against his neighbor,
City against city, and kingdom against kingdom.
"Then the spirit of the Egyptians will be demoralized within them;
And I will confound their strategy,
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Joel 3:11-14
Hasten and come, all you surrounding nations,
And gather yourselves there.
Bring down, O LORD, Thy mighty ones.
Let the nations be aroused
And come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat,
For there I will sit to judge
All the surrounding nations.
Put in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe.
Come, tread, for the wine press is full;
The vats overflow, for their wickedness is great.
Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision!
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Ezekiel 30:24
'For I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon and put My sword in his hand; and I will break the arms of Pharaoh, so that he will groan before him with the groanings of a wounded man.
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Remember the people of Egypt...remember Jeff R.

Heavenly Father,
We ask for wisdom this day and every day. Open our eyes to your wisdom and light. We ask for protection from the innocent everywhere. Protect our troops, grant clarity for our leaders and grant peace for us who seek you, In Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:25 AM

Comment by russ allen on January 27, 2011 at 7:17am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Had a few conversations lately and let me share some things. Trust in the Lord is not always easy with our world view glasses on. Something as simple as a tire exploding that my friend recently had happen turned out for the good. He was planning a trip and if this had happened on the road, he'd been in deep trouble. What is our attitude when things happen? I don't like to use me as an example but I need to here. I waited on my current job for 4 years. Prayed, couldn't understand why I kept getting passed over but I knew God knew best and apparently there were lessons to learn where I was and HIS timing is always perfect therefore prayer and doing my best as if I were working for God, cause I was, until the time was right was the correct course of action for me to take. It wasn't easy and the lessons learned were realized after I left the old job. God knows best and knows exactly what we need WHEN we need it. By focusing and trusting in God, things work out for the best. It is not always what I or you think is best but it is what is best. Many times for me and I'll bet for you if you think about it, there were things that really stunk when they went down but later we saw the good of it. Trust and obey the principles we learn from the Word and trust the Lords timing is always better than ours. So when you have a flat in the rain or your car burns up in the driveway, trust something good is afoot for us to do or experience and quickly ask the Lord to open our eyes to what it is...
Psalms 27:14
Wait for the LORD;
Be strong, and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the LORD.
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Psalms 37:3-4
Trust in the LORD, and do good;
Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
Delight yourself in the LORD;
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Psalms 130:5-6
I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait,
And in His word do I hope.
My soul waits for the Lord
More than the watchmen for the morning;
Indeed, more than the watchmen for the morning.
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Psalms 62:6-8
He only is my rock and my salvation,
My stronghold; I shall not be shaken.
On God my salvation and my glory rest;
The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.
Trust in Him at all times, O people;
Pour out your heart before Him;
God is a refuge for us.
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remember Armond...remember Jeff Reynolds...remember Anna...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your blessings and lessons. Lord, we ask for a strong heart for you and your wisdom. Help us see truth and what you have for us. Help us trust you even in the face of adversity. Help us do what is good regardless of circumstances. Lord we love and honor you and thank you for your grace. Be with those mentioned and those travekling, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:15 AM

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