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Comment by Michael Brittain on October 29, 2010 at 10:03am
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Comment by Brent A. Ellis on October 29, 2010 at 8:28am
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Comment by russ allen on October 29, 2010 at 7:14am
Great morning! How are we faithing? Been running into a common malady as of late. It is permeating everywhere and in every walk of life. That malady is selfishness. Me me me, I I I want, I need, I don't like, I can't etc. We all have a form of selfishness and it can get out of hand in an instant. We're not talking Nike verses Reebok or a Camaro verses a Mustang but inward desires ruling behavior. We see it on the highways. We see it in restaurants. We see it in the checkout line and it is ugly. Adverse things on the news are directly a result of some form of selfishness. Our Lord and savior showed perfect unselfishness as an example of how to be. We also need not judge others for this sin but only recognise it and make sure in the area we see, we don't do it. Will we fail sometimes? Well of course but recognising and rectifying should be our way. Look at these scriptures and think how Jesus was unselfish for us. Pay attention today of the things you do that are selfish. This is an exercise of improving and not to beat yourself up, never forget, our sins are forgiven, we just realize then repent so we can change that behavior...think on this...

2 Corinthians 5:14-19
For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. Therefore from now on we recognize no man according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
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1 John 4:19-20
We love, because He first loved us.
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remember Chris Bell as he travels...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you Lord for the cross. Thank you Lord for forgiving us. Lord we ask our selfishness be evident today and that we make the appropriate adjustments to our behavior. Lord we confess our sins to you and do desire to follow your ways but just seem to stumble. Pick us up and instill your Word in us so we see truth without self condemnation. In Jesus name we rebuke the enemy and his minion . We stand on your promise of always being with us and we rest knowing this. in Jesus name, amen
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Comment by russ allen on October 28, 2010 at 7:11am
Good morning! How are we faithing? What a wild few days! I have OCD,am task oriented and have ADD. This combination makes for some interesting times that I have to watch as things unfold. I make light of this position because when doing, watching and listening to God I get a tap on the shoulder and a whisper in my ear that he understands. I see him standing with his arms folded smiling while I press on with some task,tapping his foot and shaking his head chuckling. When I pause and ask a question, he answers in a way that with these disorders, there comes order. Here's how God has used a pleasure in my life to spend time with him. With this personality I have to be doing something with my hands. If I do not, I fall asleep. Therefore while I'm tinkering, God comes hears me. He talks to me. I hear wisdom and get alot of things hashed out. The conformation comes every time by the Word read and someone else confirming by action or word. This past few days have been awesome because of a prayer for leading and wisdom. When I get to the point of surrendering, he moves absolutely. The answers to those hard decisions we encounter become obvious when we are willing to accept whatever God has for us. When we surrender because we know that whatever God wants for us is best, peace and confidence abound. We must have a foundation in the Word of God because that is the only truth that is alive. Facts are what they are but God's truth even when it seems to defy tangible wisdom will always be best and that is where our confidence rests. My friend has an incredible testimony in this but anyone of us may have the same power in our testimony because surrendering our will to the creator and lover of our souls can only bring that peace and direction unbreakable by the world. Praise God today and ask he take charge because lets face it, our lives are pretty much futile and worthless without Jesus. We flat cannot perform for approval from him. There it is, grace. With the humble admittance that without him we'll just spin in the same junk day after day, that is when we start to live. You think about this...

Colossians 3:15-17

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
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Remember Jenny...remember Chauntell Bailey...remember Jessica Howard...remember Barbara Buniff...remember Sheree Silverwood...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your blessings. Thank you for feeding me with your grace and promises. Thank you for revealing yourself and your promises even to one such as us. Lord I thank you for friends and family that enrich our lives. Lord father, teach us to rely on you and to be mindful of your promises and ways. Bring to mind your principles in all you do. Hold our hands when we go off in our own strength. Help us realize we can't do this without you. Help us be humble and willing to admit your greatness and our need for it in our lives. We lift those mentioned and those in our hearts to you. Meet the needs and let them know who met them. Lord I lift Earl up to you. Grab him in a way that he sees truth and love as only you can provide. Lord, bless Mike and Mary...in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:05 AM
Comment by russ allen on October 26, 2010 at 7:12am
Great morning! How are we faithing? What a wonderful day to be here! I have had a person pop in my head continuously for a few years now. He is a non believer but if this guy came to the realization of Messiah, what an asset he would be! I cannot "convince" him nor is it our job to convince with words. Our job is to live according to the Word and to be examples for the lost. Many are not the type to preach or to quote scripture and thusly, keep their mouth shut. Those of you who feel this way, listen up. Your life, your compassion, your concern and prayer doesn't earn you a ticket to heaven but it is a manifestation of the love Jesus imparted when you accepted his gift of salvation. Do not concern yourself with being the ideal preacher because most people who discover this salvation find it by someone like you and the life changes they see. You only have to be ready to tell them how and why the change. Real change that is evident to the ones who knew you before doesn't require eloquent speeches or sermons. They require a testimony relating the love that saved you. That will be used by the Holy Spirit to convince.

1 Peter 1:3-9

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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1 Peter 1:13-16
Therefore, gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."
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Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the cross. Thank you for your sacrifice for us. Thank you for forgiving our sins as heinous as they are. Lord we lift you up with honor and praise. We ask for the wisdom to recognise your movements. Lord we lift the lost to you. Bring them to you. Open their eyes to your wonder. Teach us to be humble and fruitful for your glory Thank you in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:07 A
Comment by russ allen on October 25, 2010 at 7:33am
Good morning! How are we faithing? Here's some things to think about. Regardless of what you believe or what you adhere to in this life, that is which you are a slave to. If you believe in Aquaman as god then you will follow his commands. If you believe in nothing but self preservation than you are your own god. You know the true you. You know that there are people smarter and more talented than you. Can you do everything better than everyone else? Do you know everything about everything? No? Then you ain't god any more than Aquaman. The laws we have all heard, don't kill, don't steal, don't covet your neighbors wife etc, were just a few of the laws we were to follow in the old covenant and we were judged by them. Since Jesus came and fulfilled the law and was the payment for sins against the law, we are judged by grace because once you accept the covering of all our sins by Jesus, the sins are gone as far as east is from west. With that comes a freedom from worry about your destination. With that comes a peace because you don't fall asleep every night wondering if you were "good enough" today. With this we also let go of that inner self that we all know isn't all the nice sometimes. What ever you believe in rules your life. Whatever you report to, as it were, becomes slavery to that thing. I don't want to be a slave to my job. I don't want to be a slave to my church. I don't want to be a slave to my stuff or getting stuff. If you follow this logic you will see the truth and freedom a belief in a messiah that pays for you and hands over the prize to us...for free...

Galatians 5:1
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
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John 8:31-33
Jesus therefore was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. "
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Romans 6:13-14
For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law, but under grace.
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Romans 7:6
But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and not in oldness of the letter.
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Romans 8:2-3
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.
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Remember Tammy wilson...remember Donald Lincks...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you Lord for your peace and forgiveness. Help us recognise when we replace you with stuff from this world. Lord we want to live upright and honorably. We want to know you love us and are with us all the time. Reveal yourself with wisdom and clarity so we simply desire you more and more. Lord, be with those struggling with worldly things that divert attention from you. Heal are bones and minds so we are refreshed daily to do your will. In Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:29 AM
Comment by russ allen on October 22, 2010 at 7:13am
Good morning! How are we faithing? The woes we face everyday can be overwhelming. The things we deal with can make us bitter if we are not careful. I understand some things wind us up and I can even totally see why we may get very very angry. We as believers need to remember to not hold the grudge, not pay back and not to wish ill on anyone. Looking out beyond the immediate is an exercise in decision making that is very useful. Actions taken in the heat of the moment can have longer and worse effects on us than what ever triggered the response. We must be diligent about not letting our fire for goodness and righteousness go out. I am not speaking of doing good things only but of attitude and listening to the spirit that prompts biblical behavior. We sometimes wonder why the Word tells us things that seem so contrary to our gut or the worlds answer. Yes indeed our gut can betray us because after all, we are sinners in the flesh. Our salvation is spiritual and as long as we occupy this vessel, sin will abound. Get that? I don't know about you but I've learned to question or rather compare my gut reactions to the Word because lets face it, I am a scoundrel deep down. Without our savior we would be left to our own devices and just look around to see how that turns out. Take the time today and every day to seek God's face in everything you do and say. Take the time to seek truth from the source...Jesus

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil.
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Titus 1:8-9
holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.
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1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. And everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I buffet my body and make it my slave, lest possibly, after I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified.
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remember the Blackburn family...Jim Collie family...Tammy Wilson

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your love and grace that saves us. Lord we ask for wisdom and relief from the things that attack us. Lord, help us understand your ways and help us trust completely. We lift those mentioned to you, heal and comfort them, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:08 AM
Comment by russ allen on October 20, 2010 at 7:33am
Great morning! How are we faithing? It's quite wonderful to know that we are forgiven, redeemed as it were. We still fumble and trip but no longer do those missteps condemn us. With that knowledge in mind we are truly free from the shackles of sin. Do we still sin? Yes. Do we pay for those sins? On earth we do. The cool thing is judgement isn't from our actions anymore but our faith in the savior, Jesus the Christ. With that in mind we are responsible for walking the path of God verses the ruler of this world. We must seek out God's wisdom instead of the ruler of this world simply because we have come to the realization his doesn't work but God's does.

2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. While they are saying, "Peace and safety!" then destruction will come upon them suddenly like birth pangs upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief; for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness; so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober. For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing.
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remember Ross and Brandy Ingerson family...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your glory and majesty that allows a lot like us to come to you and be redeemed. Lord forgive our weaknesses and shortcomings. Help us recognise unrighteous behavior and have the courage to modify it. Lord we praise and honor you. Lord be with the families suffering loss today. Grant the peace so needed in their despair, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:27 AM
Comment by russ allen on October 19, 2010 at 7:04am
Good morning! How are we faithing? There's a whole lot happening in the world and we can get really distracted with events. I constantly wonder what is next, who is who in the grand scheme of things and what my role in all this is. Do you do that? Do you wonder sometimes if you even matter? I was pondering past events when memories were triggered after a news story and realized that as small an influence my vapor like life has been, impact was indeed felt. I can name 7 lives off the top of my head that would not be had I not taken the turns I had. Insignificant your life is you say? I think not. That is not a boast but a realization of impact we all have. This is not to burden you but to make you stand up, pay attention and seek wisdom from the only source that is 100% reliable, God's Word. If we make choices based on worldly systems, we will reap worldly results. If we make choices based on Godly principles, we will reap Godly results. It stands to reason that following God will always be correct even when it defies the world or even logic at the time. We are capable of looking back with 20-20 vision and see where we came from. Things that we endured led to who and where we are now. The most obvious for some of us are our children. They have been the coolest thing in my life,(even though I don't see them much anymore). Right now you may be in the middle of some awful times but let me reassure you, it will change. You will come out the other side when you concentrate on Jesus and not the woe. Time has proven this will end even though it hurts terribly. Pray to him, talk to him, scream at him, cry with him but by all means seek him in your despair and in your joy. Our anchor in all this we see and do has got to be Jesus. Without him, oh boy...

1 Peter 2:9-10
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
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1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you.
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Luke 12:25-32
"And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit to his life's span? "If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why are you anxious about other matters? "Consider the lilies, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself like one of these. "But if God so arrays the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O men of little faith! "And do not seek what you shall eat, and what you shall drink, and do not keep worrying. "For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. "But seek for His kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.
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remember Bernice Tucker and family

Heavenly Father,
Thank you Lord for your mercies that keep us from falling into the pit. Lord we need your comforting hand on our bodies and our minds. We ask for a touch from the masters hand today. Heal us, make us strong in faith and strong in body so we may do your will. Help us recognise your steering in our lives. Help us trust that you have all things in mind when you impart wisdom on us. Lord we want to see you and to live in way that is beneficial to all your people. Help us be lights of the world, in Jesus name we pray
Posted by russ allen at 7:01 AM
Comment by russ allen on October 18, 2010 at 6:56am
Good morning! Faithing, how are doing with it? I hear lots of people whining and complaining about their bosses. I also have seen people who try to find ways to cheat their employers. I've had people under me justify their behavior with "they owe me". Man, that attitude is so wrong. That way of doing things will end up biting them on the butt. These are the people that are the first to be let go in a crisis and they respond with,"see, told you!" They reaped what they sowed. You know, I understand that not all work places are run right. I understand not all decisions are correct but I also understand that when I am not in charge that my obedience is required. The only exception is if it is contrary to the principles of God or the law of the land. I also realize if it's that bad, I can leave. If I can't leave it is up to me to be the best employee I can be. It is up to me to be an example of Christ's ways. Venting to your spouse or friend is fine for relieving stress but pray for our bosses and leaders is scriptural. Be honest when you pray also. Express that you want to slap them but know you need to lift them up. I'm telling you, you will see change in perspective, in performance and in your satisfaction. Realize this may not be instantaneous because your mindset needs adjusting as much as the leaders...

Titus 2:9-10

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.
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1 Timothy 6:1
Let all who are under the yoke as slaves regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine may not be spoken against.
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Colossians 3:22
Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
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Ephesians 6:5-6
Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.
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Remember Jonna...remember Sherry's cousin Robin...remember Carl Moore and family

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that teaches us principles that heal and guide. Lord we ask for wisdom and grace in all we do. Teach us to be mind full of your ways constantly. Lord we lift those up who are hurting physically and mentally. Help us recognise when we lose sight of truth and get wrapped up in the junk of the world. Please help us be better servants of yours and not cause harm, in Jesus name, amen
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