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Comment by Michael J. Gregory on March 10, 2010 at 10:09am

This "WORD" is so very true- We as Christians "Are Judged" more so by "what we do than what we say"!!!! There is an "old saying- "It is not what we say that counts, but what we do and how we do it"!!!!
I sent Pastor Brian a "friends request" on January 27, 2010,
with the following message:
"Pastor Brain", How can I get a few of OUR group's Christain FF decals? I really would like to be able to display this decal on my personal vehicles!!!! As of today's date MY "friends request" has not been accepted????
YOUR Brother In Christ OUR Lord and Savior and Under The Maltese Cross, Michael J. Gregory

Comment by russ allen on March 10, 2010 at 7:36am

Good morning! How are we faithing? The Lords eyes are upon us. Nothing gets past him. You may fool someone but God saw. You may get away with something and actually get accolades from men but God saw the truth. God saw the heart. God's eyes are on us all the time, not as a wicked master waiting to pounce and punish but as a loving God who sees the big picture and sees what is sown and knows what will grow. He therefore chastises and admonishes us to save us from ourselves. Our savior bore all our mistakes, took them to the grave and left them there when he arose. As we go through our days we must remember Jesus, we must remember he is risen and we must rest knowing all the sins are gone when we accept his gift of life. When we do this it becomes a good thing to realize God sees all in our lives, including thoughts, motivation and actions. With that realization we can work, play, laugh, cry and anything else knowing the complete honesty with God is necessary on our part because he already knows anyways. That is true freedom because we are not encumbered with "I hope nobody saw that" but with "sorry God, forgive me".


2 Chron 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
NIV

Job 34:21
His eyes are on the ways of men; he sees their every step.
NIV

Prov 5:21
For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths. NIV

Prov 15:33
The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
NIV

Jer 16:17
My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from me, nor is their sin concealed from my eyes.
NIV


Heb 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
NIV


1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
NIV

remember Megan McGrath...remember Sheree Sims...remember Ashley Dezarn...

Heavenly Father,
Forgive us when we goof up Lord. We really don't want to offend or do wrong we just are what we are and we really are trying to improve. Lord, take these thoughts and pressure to a place where we can see the big picture and accept it even when it hurts. Lord we ask for healing for those mentioned and ask a special touch for those in Nigeria that are been slain for dumb reason. Forgive them. Lord, help us see needs and be a light for those who need you, in Jesus' name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:05 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 9, 2010 at 7:28am

Good morning! How are we faithing? It is a struggle sometimes to see what God has planned for our lives. Things make no sense, things seem topsy turvy and things baffle our thought process. The Word is the only place you will find the your answers. I have had alot of conversations as of late and I can see what is happening and what needs to be done but I am not very good at relaying that info and as a typical male, I want to fix it right now! I want to impart everything God has shown me and impart it immediately! Battles of the mind truly are where war is raged. Ideas that fly in the face of tradition and conventional wisdom are really tough to get and to present. An old Petra song ,"computer brain" is really a good one because it conveys the whole idea of what we put in ourselves is indeed what comes out. My brain process' things in a mechanical nature and as a result, I read lots of technical type stuff. I see things in the Word that when my Pastor presents the same info, I didn't even suspect to think the way he does. Therefore realizing my nature, I have to be careful what I put in my computer brain. If I fill it with things that are contrary to Biblical precepts, I will miss wisdom and do things I ought not to do and be ignorant at that time that I am even hurting myself...until later...Seek truth in the Word. If you "think" something is holy or good, search the scriptures for truth and not a verse to justify your way. Think about that...

Phil 2:1-4
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. NIV


Jer 29:11-13
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
NIV

remember Alan,Anne and baby Brandon Burton...remember Edith Mitchel...remember Virginia Weese...remember Chris Bell and Chris Hall...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word and thank you for you love of us. Lord we seek wisdom and truth but are pulled away by many things. Please guide and show us yourself and your path for us. Help us recognise your presence and protect our minds from attacks from the evil around. We seek grace and peace in all we do and we praise you and worship you! in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:01 A

Comment by russ allen on March 8, 2010 at 7:04am

cool mike!!

Comment by russ allen on March 8, 2010 at 7:04am

Good morning! How are we faithing? What a nice weekend here! 50's and time to walk the woods and soak up the sunshine! God's handy work is just so awesome and it never ceases to amaze me. With all the things in nature that work together I sometimes have to stop to remember to trust God and his design on my life even when all seems a little weird. I know I can trust him and not totally rely on my own understanding because how could I possibly know what the guy who created the atom out of nothing that eventually became that deer or that tree or even me? The Word tells us to seek God in all decisions we make. It tells us not to "lean" on our understanding, it doesn't say don't use it. He gives us our understanding and our capability to understand so don't be depressed or butt hurt when you cant figure things out or nothing makes sense. Lean on him because without him, we would have no understanding at all. We would be floundering with earthly wisdom and I don't know about you but when I look around, earthly wisdom isn't all that impressive....

Prov 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
NIV

1 John 5:14-15
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us-whatever we ask-we know that we have what we asked of him.
NIV

Col 1:13-14
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
NIV

Remember Missy's grandson Evan...Sheppy Cler...John and Lori Jay...Ann Shepard...and I wrote down someones C-section today, but I can't read who...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the confidence we get from your Word. Lord, help us seek your wisdom in all we do. Help us be mindful of your presence today. Help us realize you have a plan for each of us even though we may not see it. Teach us to be reflections of you with peace and confidence of our salvation. We lift those mentioned and those who need you today. Heal pain, rest bodies, clear minds and above all, grow our trust and confidence in your ways in Jesus' name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:39 AM

Comment by Michael Brittain on March 5, 2010 at 12:23pm

Oh MAN! Russ, you really said it. This IS a topic that can be focused on, talked about, reiterated constantly. It is probably one of the most destructive things in our lives... The self pity party. This week alone I have struggled with it; enduring a headache that ached on for two weeks, it builds like a dull dark gray cloud in the back of my head that slowly rolls in over the course of my mind, thoughts and personality. After so long my personality is affected and I become cynical, grumbly and begin beating myself up... I work hard to keep God in focus but then when I don't and I realize I haven't then that's more that I beat myself up over. It becomes a terrible little circle.

Today though, I woke up early, headache has dissipated a lot and it is like the heavy clouds in my head have lifted and blue skies have turned my eyes back on God. Funny, when we should be praying and focusing the most is when we focus and pray the least... That's why we need others in our lives, around us, praying for us, as much as we keep them and theirs in our prayers.

God is Great and it is Wonderful to have this forum to depend on for our daily renewal. Thanks Russ!

Comment by russ allen on March 5, 2010 at 8:00am

Great Friday morning! How are we faithing? In this day and age as of late it is easy to get wrapped up in events and stuff that can depress and beat us down. Be careful! We need to work at not losing heart. What I mean by that is we need to recognise the things that can trigger our emotions and learned behavior towards self pity and or self debasement. We've talked before about kicking our own butts and enjoying pity parties. Even amidst toil and trouble we need to seek out God's face for our comfort and peace. This seems to be a theme this week and if it is repetitious I do apologize but I feel encouragement is needed. We all go through stuff that does these things to us and we must prop each other up in brotherly love. I need it, you need it. This weekend when things take place, stop for a second and look larger than the immediate thing before you, it may ease the hurt and help you see truth.

Heb 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
NIV

Isa 40:1
Comfort, comfort my people,says your God.
NIV

Rom 8:35
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
NIV

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your wisdom in your Word. Help us endure not with just temperance but wisdom and joy because we know you will be there right with us even when we don't see you. Lord, help us be the witness for you that attracts others to you. Let your light shine so bright in us that it cannot be denied or ignored. Lord, thank you for your blessings and help us remember to pass them on and not see the trouble instead of the cure. in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:38 AM

Comment by russ allen on March 4, 2010 at 7:23am

Good morning! How are we faithing this fine day? I want to express how joyful I personally am. Sure there are troubles and things that bite but the joy of my Lord is always present even when I am sad. Jesus is ever present when things are great and when things are bad. People ask why things happen on this earth and to be simplistic, we ain't in heaven so everything ain't perfect. The sun shines on the good and the bad. If a murderer and a saint are standing in the rain, they both get wet. Encouragement during rough spots can be taken from that thought. You will come out the other side and if you don't and you believe in Jesus, you'll be in paradise anyways. Looking inwardly at the strife you have will not make anything any better. Why these odd musings? You are loved. You have solace. You can be joyful while passing through all kinds of turmoil. Jesus is the answer. Don't buy that? How has not believing worked out so far?

Ps 15
O LORD, who may abide in Thy tent? Who may dwell on Thy holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness,And speaks truth in his heart. He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; In whose eyes a reprobate is despised,But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt, and does not change; He does not put out his money at interest, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
NAS

Ps 144:3-4
O LORD, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him? Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.
NIV

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for offering yourself for us. Lord, we need you in everything we do and ask for clear sight of your plan for salvation. Grant us wisdom and clarity in everything we do. Help us recognise needs and appropriate actions to those needs. Teach us to be mindful of your ways in all we do. Thank you for sacrificing yourself for a lot like us, only true love would motivate that! In Jesus' name we pray, Amen
Posted by russ allen at 7:03 AM

Comment by carlos zeballos on March 3, 2010 at 12:58pm

russ gracias de argentina por tan lindas oracion para todo un abrazo carlitos zeballos

Comment by russ allen on March 3, 2010 at 7:28am

cool David! praise the Lord!

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