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Comment by russ allen on December 8, 2009 at 7:35am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Sorry I missed yesterday...work...In John 17 Jesus is recorded as praying for the disciples and for the rest of humanity. Jesus at that time knew his time was at hand or his time was short on earth, however or what ever angle you view this scene. Jesus acknowledged that his time was at hand. Jesus knew that shortly he was to take on sin in it's entirety for everyone. The awesomeness of that is very hard to fathom. The law was implemented so people knew what sin was and if you know what sin is, you can repent. If you don't know what sin is sin, why would you ever repent or even think to repent? These "modern" times where prevailing thinking is to do whatever as long as it doesn't hurt someone else leads one in the opposite direction from God and is not "modern" at all. If nothing is wrong, sin doesn't exist, therefore, no one would come to the Lord for repentance and apologize and guess what....that ploy of the enemy works. Look around and listen. This subject in this context just spoken of is addressed in Romans 5. That is the crux of repentance. Admitting you ain't righteous, admitting you can't fix yourself to righteousness and recognising that by one mans sin, Adams, all men became guilty and by one mans sacrifice,Jesus, we come under grace. So huge and theologically complex and at the same time, simple. Repent, accept, believe. Look at this example of recognising ones sin and what all involved did...

John 8:1-11
But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. And early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people were coming to Him; and He sat down and began to teach them. And the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, they said to Him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act. "Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?" And they were saying this, testing Him, in order that they might have grounds for accusing Him. But Jesus stooped down, and with His finger wrote on the ground. But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." And again He stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And when they heard it, they began to go out one by one, beginning with the older ones, and He was left alone, and the woman, where she was, in the midst. And straightening up, Jesus said to her, "Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?" And she said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go your way. From now on sin no more."
NAS

Remember Corey Brazier...Michael Brittain family...Ericka Brownlee...Jill Cutler...

Heavenly Father,
Lord we lift you up and praise your holy name. Thank you for revealing your truths in your Word. Lord grant us peace and un stressful days so we may live for you. Calm us when we worry and take on things. Reveal truth of things and break them down to the simplest form so we can see what really is happening. We ask for peace and a touch on the people mentioned. Lord we seek you daily but get distracted by the world. Help us maintain focus so the world doesn't horn in on our peace you have given. Lord help us seek you and apply the truth we find, in Jesus name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:51 AM

Comment by Frank Manza on December 7, 2009 at 10:14pm

Hi all from Vancouver wash.

Comment by doug wehner on December 7, 2009 at 10:05pm

im new to this group and for the most part ff nation. glad to c that there is a christian group. i applied for a f/f job in louisville ky and im prayn that i get it. my career dept im on now is somewhat of a joke.

Comment by David Weakley on December 4, 2009 at 5:48pm

yall pray for the westmorland family they lost one of their sons sunday and i lost a classmate at fireclass. Also pray for me i have finals this monday and npq 1 finals this weekend.

Comment by russ allen on December 4, 2009 at 7:05am

amen Justin!

Comment by russ allen on December 4, 2009 at 7:03am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Speaking on the subject we've been talking about the last few days it occurs to me that whenever the media or the cultural things of our time are set high in importance, we make idols of the darnedest thing. I remember in the 70's people were flat ate up with the ERA movement. That became all consuming and thusly an idol of sorts. I was so into hot rods at one time that nothing else mattered. I ate, slept and all my thoughts were on them. That is an idol. So what becomes an idol in your life? Football? Nascar? Music? Job? Anything can if we are not careful of the position we put those things in. There's nothing wrong with being passionate about those things but to the extent and to which or what sacrifice is made for them determines the height or priority they have in our lives.The beauty of the Lord is he made us with these skills and desires to achieve but in reverence we need to remember that by design and not of our will, he is to be honored and glorified for those things. Can we rely on those previous things to save us? Do those things give us breath of life? Of course not so don't believe the hype! All things on this earth are fleeting, God is not. Think about this and check to see if you have fallen into the trap the media, culture or anything else has used to replace God as number one.

Hab 2:18-20
"Of what value is an idol, since a man has carved it? Or an image that teaches lies? For he who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. Woe to him who says to wood, 'Come to life!' Or to lifeless stone, 'Wake up!' Can it give guidance? It is covered with gold and silver; there is no breath in it. But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him."
NIV

Ps 3:7
Arise, O LORD! Deliver me, O my God!
NIV

Remember Ben Reed, surgery today...remember JR as he sees his doc today...

Heavenly Father,
Thank your for your grace and love that puts up with the likes of us. Lord, help us see where we create idols and help us put in the proper place all our daily things. Help us rely on your strength and wisdom and give us such a desire to know you. Open up the scriptures to us. Lord we lift those in need today. Touch them and heal them and let the recipients know it was you. Lord, touch Ben and JR, calm Diane and Doug.
In Jesus' name, amen
Posted by russ allen at 6:33 AM

Comment by russ allen on December 4, 2009 at 7:03am

yaay Michael!!

Comment by Justin Tilghman on December 3, 2009 at 2:13pm

Hey guys,

First of all I want to tell you all how much I appreciate this group and what it stands for.

I feel like the Lord laid this on my heart this morning and I want to share it with you all. I don't know why it was laid on my heart but I'm trusting that God is wanting to speak to someone and that that person will read this.

That being said, what I want to share is that a fallen firefighter never falls alone. His/her brothers and sisters in the department of course feel the loss but that is not what I'm getting at. Every firefighter that runs into a burning building has Someone leading them in, Someone watching over them. Jesus promised us that He would never leave us nor forsake us and that applies to every building we run into, every vehicle accident we respond to, and every other rescue we are involved in. Every Christian brother or sister who has given their life in service to others has had the joyous experience of having the Lord Jesus present as they gave the supreme sacrifice. As the flames blaze around them, Christ steps through the fire to lead them to their reward, His presence. I think that should comfort all those who have lost friends and family in the line of duty. Every time that bell rings or that pager goes off we know that whatever awaits us and whatever we may encounter, we DO NOT face it alone because Jesus has promised us that He is with us "even to the end of the age".

May the grace, peace, joy, blessing, and protection of the Lord rest upon all my fellow brothers and sisters in the fire service. God Bless!

Comment by Michael Brittain on December 3, 2009 at 11:41am

I'm Happy to Announce I made an 85% on my Fire Cadet Class Final Exam Last Night! I'm Officially Graduating on Saturday from the North West Chief's Association!

Comment by russ allen on December 3, 2009 at 6:56am

Good morning! How are we faithing? Our programing is indeed cultural, timely and regional. Don't think so? In Maine, there has to be a foot or more of snow before it becomes bothersome. In Alabama that would cripple the whole state. In 1850 cars were not around so the care and feeding of our horses was important and the very thought of traveling great distances for Thanksgiving wasn't even thought of. Wearing little clothing in Miami is normal due to the heat but walk around in Minnesota like that and everyone would notice. Point is where is your gauge? What is perceived as wrong or acceptable in the world varies. Not so with the Word of God. It is timeless and steadfast. It does not change with the times. Humans are the same today as in the beginning, just the stuff we do things with changes. There are some things occasionally I run across in the Word that due to culture and my upbringing makes me question motives and point the scripture is trying to make. Like wives submitting to the husbands. People get butt hurt in a hurry on that one. What is missed is the verses after that tell the husband how to behave towards their wives. If the whole council of God is payed attention the submitting doesn't become slavery or subservient, it becomes love and a marriage designed so the buck stops at the husband for he is the one that is ultimately responsible for the welfare of the family. The Word also tells those husbands to love their wives and if you love someone truly, lording anything over them isn't even palatable. I find it so interesting that the recent culture is so enamored with self and self is selfish. Where is the line drawn for behavior? Apparently for some there isn't a line hence we see what we see on the news as of late. All I want you to see, like yesterdays discussion is make sure your conscience has a firm platform to alert you to things that will harm you today or down the road and we need the Word if we expect to cultivate an conscience that will work for us and not against us. Chew on that awhile...

Titus 2:1-15
You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them, and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope-the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.
NIV

Remember Tom Ferguson...remember Lisa Madsen...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that teaches us how to behave and how to live. Lord we ask for a conscience that is in tune with your way. Open the Word up to us and give us a strong desire to take in all you have for us. Open up our understanding and not our predisposed ideas that are contrary to yours. Help us recognise culture and truth and help us overcome programming that is contrary to you. Lord we lift up those mentioned and those secret needs. We give you the glory for all in Jesus' name, amen
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