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September 13, 2009
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August 26, 2009
NASA & THE BIBLE & the missing day
For all the scientists out there, and for all the students who have a hard time convincing these people regarding the truth of the Bible, here's something tha t shows God's awesome creation, and that He is still in control.
Did you know that the space program is busy proving that what has been called 'myth' in the Bible is true?
Mr. Harold Hill, President of the Curtis Engine Company in Baltimore, Maryland, and a consultant in the space program, relates the following development.
'I think one of the most amazing things that God has done for us today happened recently to our astronauts and space scientists at Green Belt, Maryland
They were checking out where the positions of the sun, moon, and planets would be 100 years and 1,000 years from now. We have to know this so we won't send up a satellite and have it bump into something later on in its orbits.
We have to lay out the orbits in terms of the life of the satellite and where the planets will be so the whole thing will not bog down.
They ran the computer measurement back and forth over the centuries, and it came to a halt. The computer stopped and put up a red signal, which meant that there was something wrong with either the information fed into it or with the results as compared to the standards.
They called in the service department to check it out, and they said, 'What's wrong?' Well, they found there is a day missing in space in elapsed time.
They scratched their heads and tore their hair out. There was no answer.
Finally a Christian man on the team said, 'You know, one time I was in Sunday School, and they talked about the sun standing still.' While they didn't believe him, they didn't have an answer either, so they said, 'Show us, '
He got a Bible and went to the book of Joshua where they found a pretty ridiculous statement for any one with 'common sense.'
There they found the Lord saying to Joshua,
'Fear them not, I have delivered them into thy hand; there shall not a man of them stand before Thee..'
Joshua was concerned because he was surrounded by the enemy! And if darkness fell, they would overpower them. So Joshua asked the Lord to make the sun stand still! That's right... 'The sun stood still and the moon stayed and lasted not to go down about a whole day!'
(Joshua 10:12-13)
The astronauts and scientists said, There is the missing day! They checked the computers going back into the time it was written and found it was close but not close enough. The elapsed time that was missing back in Joshua's day was 23 hours and 20 minutes. not a whole day.
They read the Bible, and there it was about [approximately] a day. These little words in the Bible are important, but they were still in trouble because if you cannot account for 40 minutes, you'll still be in trouble 1000 years from now.
Forty minutes had to be found because it can be multiplie d many times over in orbits. As the Christian employee thought about it, he remembered somewhere in the Bible where it said the sun went BACKWARDS.
The scientists told him he was out of his mind, but they got out the Book and read these words in 2 Kings that told of the following story: Hezekiah, on his death bed, was visited by the prophet Isaiah who told him that he was not going to die. Hezekiah asked for a sign as proof. Isaiah said 'Do you want the sun to go ahead 10 degrees?'
Hezekiah said, 'It is nothing for the sun to go ahead 10 degrees, but let the shadow return backward 10 degrees.' Isaiah spoke to the Lord, and the Lord brought the shadow ten degrees BACKWARD! Ten degrees is exactly 40 minutes!'
Twenty-three hours and 20 minutes in Joshua, plus 40 minutes in Second Kings make the missing day in the universe! Isn't it amazing?
References: Joshua 10:8 and 12,13 and 2 Kings 20:9-11.
August 25, 2009
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August 19, 2009
Let them go
Saying Goodbye
By T. D. Jakes
There are people who can walk away from you.
And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away
from you: let them walk. I don't want you to try to talk another person into
staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see
you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone.
When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your
destiny is never tied to anybody that left.
The bible said that, they came out from us that it might be
made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no doubt
they would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]
People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if
they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay.
Let them go.
And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means
that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's
part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead.
You've got to know when it's dead.
You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you
something. I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I
believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and
I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it
takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay.
Let them go!!
If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to
you and was never intended for your life, then you need to......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to past hurts and pains ......
LET IT GO!!!
If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see
your worth.....
LET IT GO!!!
If someone has angered you.
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and
revenge......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are involved in a wrong relationship or
addiction......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your
needs or talents
LET IT GO!!!
If you have a bad attitude.......
LET IT GO!!!
If you keep judging others to make yourself feel
better......
LET IT GO!!!
If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to
a new level in Him........
LET IT GO!!!
If you are struggling with the healing of a broken
relationship........
LET IT GO!!!
If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to
help themselves......
LET IT GO!!!
If you're feeling depressed and stressed ..........
LET IT GO!!!
If there is a particular situation that you are so used to
handling yourself and God is saying 'take your hands off of it,' then you
need to......
LET IT GO!!!
'The Battle is the Lord's!'
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The Lords Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy
Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this
day, our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from
evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory,
forever.
Amen.
June 20, 2009
November 28, 2008
Obama Prayer Team
Obama Prayer Team - Blessings
Gail Dietrich
to Obama
Our Loving Father, humbly we come to you, thankful for so many blessings. We thank you for the mercy and grace you show us that cannot be equaled. Thank you for our country, our families, homes, friends, our military, and those in our government. Thank you for President Elect Obama and Vice President Elect Biden, their families, administration, and staff. Thank you for the guidance you have given them in selection of the new administration.
Father we know there will be new changes and challenges for them and their families to face. Strengthen them, guide them, and protect them.
In the same say, you husbands should live with your wives in an understanding way, since they are weaker than you. But show them respect, because God gives them the same blessing he gives you--the grace that gives true. Do this so that nothing will stop your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7
Amen
Gail
Amen, and I would like to extend this prayer dear Lord, to include his family near and far as well as any and all of his friends that truly are a friend, because at no other time will our President-Elect need true, loyal and spiritual friends, family and faithful believers around him...thank you Lord and so it is....
ccahi143
Thanksgiving Day Reflection
JaneRedCliff
to Obama
Father,
We thank you for this special time of reflection of what You have done this past year, and for what You have in store for us this coming year! You have blessed us with many answers to prayer. You have kept Barack Obama and his family safe and secure while promoting him to the highest leadership position in the USA. We thank You for all your blessings, for each and every person who supported his candidacy, for the many faithful believers who prayed for Barack, for the many who donated their time and money to make it possible. We believe that You have a plan for our nation, a plan to prosper and bless the USA under Barack's leadership. We thank You for provision of food, gas and electricity to heat and cool our homes, for transportation, for running water, for friends and family. Most of all, we are thankful that You are our God, our blessed Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally. Thank You for comforting us in our times of sorrow, for healing us when we are sick, for carrying us when we feel we just cannot go another step, and for bringing people into our lives who we can love and who will love us back. We are so grateful for the Obama Prayer Team. Thank You, Father, for providing us the rock of our salvation, Jesus Christ. Thank You for filling us with your Holy Spirit, and empowering us for service here on earth.
In Jesus' name we praise Your Holy Name!
Gail Dietrich
to Obama
Our Loving Father, humbly we come to you, thankful for so many blessings. We thank you for the mercy and grace you show us that cannot be equaled. Thank you for our country, our families, homes, friends, our military, and those in our government. Thank you for President Elect Obama and Vice President Elect Biden, their families, administration, and staff. Thank you for the guidance you have given them in selection of the new administration.
Father we know there will be new changes and challenges for them and their families to face. Strengthen them, guide them, and protect them.
In the same say, you husbands should live with your wives in an understanding way, since they are weaker than you. But show them respect, because God gives them the same blessing he gives you--the grace that gives true. Do this so that nothing will stop your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7
Amen
Gail
Amen, and I would like to extend this prayer dear Lord, to include his family near and far as well as any and all of his friends that truly are a friend, because at no other time will our President-Elect need true, loyal and spiritual friends, family and faithful believers around him...thank you Lord and so it is....
ccahi143
Thanksgiving Day Reflection
JaneRedCliff
to Obama
Father,
We thank you for this special time of reflection of what You have done this past year, and for what You have in store for us this coming year! You have blessed us with many answers to prayer. You have kept Barack Obama and his family safe and secure while promoting him to the highest leadership position in the USA. We thank You for all your blessings, for each and every person who supported his candidacy, for the many faithful believers who prayed for Barack, for the many who donated their time and money to make it possible. We believe that You have a plan for our nation, a plan to prosper and bless the USA under Barack's leadership. We thank You for provision of food, gas and electricity to heat and cool our homes, for transportation, for running water, for friends and family. Most of all, we are thankful that You are our God, our blessed Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally. Thank You for comforting us in our times of sorrow, for healing us when we are sick, for carrying us when we feel we just cannot go another step, and for bringing people into our lives who we can love and who will love us back. We are so grateful for the Obama Prayer Team. Thank You, Father, for providing us the rock of our salvation, Jesus Christ. Thank You for filling us with your Holy Spirit, and empowering us for service here on earth.
In Jesus' name we praise Your Holy Name!
November 26, 2008
Why Should God Bless You?
Why Should God Bless You?
A sermon on Psalm 67 by Coty Pinckney, Community Bible Church, Williamstown, MA 7/28/02
How many of you would like God to bless your life? Should you ask God to bless your life? Or is that selfish?
Bruce Wilkinson’s bestselling book, The Prayer of Jabez, elaborates on an obscure figure mentioned in 1 Chronicles, arguing that we should seek God’s blessing always. In 1 Chronicles 4:10 we read,
Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!" And God granted what he asked.
Why did God grant what Jabez asked? What is the reason for God's blessing?
There are many ways we can answer that question with Scriptural support: He loves his people. He delights to do them good. He is good.
But there’s one fundamental reason that God blesses His people, and this reason is closely related to the missionary calling of the church. Today’s text, Psalm 67, gives us that reason.
During this morning’s message, we’ll consider three questions about the Psalm. Here is the first:
Why Should God Bless You?
This Psalm begins in a way that sounds similar to prayer of Jabez (actually, it more closely echoes the blessing that Aaron and his descendants said over the people of Israel, as recorded in Numbers 6) - but Psalm 67 goes deeper than the prayer of Jabez, telling us why God blesses his people. Let’s look at the first two verses of the Psalm:
God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us -- Selah. 2 That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations.
The Psalmist asks for blessing so that God’s ways may be known on the earth. The Psalmist is saying, in effect, "Bless me, so that I might glorify you; bless me so that I might show your power, your love, your majesty, your goodness to all nations.”
Note that the Psalmist is not saying:
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I can be comfortable.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I don’t have to work hard to make a living.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that others will be envious of me.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I can be successful in the eyes of the world.”
· Now listen carefully: He is not even primarily saying, “Bless me so that I can bless others.”
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A sermon on Psalm 67 by Coty Pinckney, Community Bible Church, Williamstown, MA 7/28/02
How many of you would like God to bless your life? Should you ask God to bless your life? Or is that selfish?
Bruce Wilkinson’s bestselling book, The Prayer of Jabez, elaborates on an obscure figure mentioned in 1 Chronicles, arguing that we should seek God’s blessing always. In 1 Chronicles 4:10 we read,
Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!" And God granted what he asked.
Why did God grant what Jabez asked? What is the reason for God's blessing?
There are many ways we can answer that question with Scriptural support: He loves his people. He delights to do them good. He is good.
But there’s one fundamental reason that God blesses His people, and this reason is closely related to the missionary calling of the church. Today’s text, Psalm 67, gives us that reason.
During this morning’s message, we’ll consider three questions about the Psalm. Here is the first:
Why Should God Bless You?
This Psalm begins in a way that sounds similar to prayer of Jabez (actually, it more closely echoes the blessing that Aaron and his descendants said over the people of Israel, as recorded in Numbers 6) - but Psalm 67 goes deeper than the prayer of Jabez, telling us why God blesses his people. Let’s look at the first two verses of the Psalm:
God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us -- Selah. 2 That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations.
The Psalmist asks for blessing so that God’s ways may be known on the earth. The Psalmist is saying, in effect, "Bless me, so that I might glorify you; bless me so that I might show your power, your love, your majesty, your goodness to all nations.”
Note that the Psalmist is not saying:
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I can be comfortable.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I don’t have to work hard to make a living.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that others will be envious of me.”
· He is not saying, “Bless me so that I can be successful in the eyes of the world.”
· Now listen carefully: He is not even primarily saying, “Bless me so that I can bless others.”
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November 21, 2008
Obama Prayer Team
Nov.21, 2008
I thank you God; I praise you for who you are and all you have done in my life. I thank you for the encouragement that the election of Barack Obama has brought in to my life….. I ask you God to help me to continue to work, to push, to organize, to be an example of the change we need in this country.
I pray to you oh God for a special blessing on all the people who have come together to build a new team of leaders and builders, thinkers and planners who will guide this country in the new administration. Give them wisdom and understanding and a true spirit of HOPE to bring real CHANGE.
Dear God, help us to see that we must love and help each other, that our living must be an example of your love for all of us manifested in our actions. Help us to live our faith everyday of the week in all we do.
Please God send a special shield of protection over the Obama and Biden families, keep them safe from harm, and increase their wisdom and compassion. Guide them as you would have them be for your glory!
Amen, Amen, Amen
Nov.21, 2008
I thank you God; I praise you for who you are and all you have done in my life. I thank you for the encouragement that the election of Barack Obama has brought in to my life….. I ask you God to help me to continue to work, to push, to organize, to be an example of the change we need in this country.
I pray to you oh God for a special blessing on all the people who have come together to build a new team of leaders and builders, thinkers and planners who will guide this country in the new administration. Give them wisdom and understanding and a true spirit of HOPE to bring real CHANGE.
Dear God, help us to see that we must love and help each other, that our living must be an example of your love for all of us manifested in our actions. Help us to live our faith everyday of the week in all we do.
Please God send a special shield of protection over the Obama and Biden families, keep them safe from harm, and increase their wisdom and compassion. Guide them as you would have them be for your glory!
Amen, Amen, Amen
November 13, 2008
ObamaPrayerTeam
Nov.11
We need to continue to pray for the spirit of racism to
be broken in this country. There are still some deep-
seated fears and dislikes about culturally and
ethnically diverse groups. This has yet to be settled in
this country, and it will take effectual, fervent prayer.
As we continue to pray for the prayer objectives of
the OPT, pray for repentence in the land, and continue
to pray for one another. Stay focused!
Love and Prayers,Beverly
Kris & Jean Hamilton to Obama
Our Presbyterian pastor said, "let's all give grace to
one another,remembering that we have differing political opinions
but one Lord."However, inside I know he was turning cartwheels
and dancing for joy.I'm struck by the number of people who voted the
other way and arestill grateful to God that they lived to see this day.Keep up the good work of prayer, lest the burdens
seem overwhelming.
blessings,jean
Jen LaMaire to Obama
Hi friends! Our church members also have reluctantly thrown
support behind Obama. We all need to continue in our
churches, even when it's hard and the things our
friends say can be absurd, let's march on with love
and truth in our hearts patiently, and prayerfully
waiting for Jesus to work our Republican church friends over.
I believe with Jesus working through all of us, we can
bring change to our churches that will attract
multitudes of sinners and spiritually bankrupt people
to the feet of Jesus .
For too long have people stayed out of church because of the hatred
and hypocrisy that has persisted. I want us to sing in church "Open
the eyes of my heart LORD", and really have it mean
something for all of us. No longer do I want it to be us
against them, I want the love eminating from the
church body to be so on fire that it burns up any sin
that comes near it. Jesus, make it possible for us, all of us to carry out
your commandment to Love one another. No more
violence, no more wars, no more division. Only your
glory and grace, we want all of it!!
Unify us Lord. Lord, use us, and abuse us. All of us in this group
joyously leap into the offering plate and commit
everything we have to furthering your Kingdom on
this earth. Give us the ears and wisdom and courage
to move when asked. Thank you for loving us in ways
we can hardly comprehend. "For I am confident in this very thing.
That he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day
of Christ Jesus" Phillipians 1:6
Nov.11
We need to continue to pray for the spirit of racism to
be broken in this country. There are still some deep-
seated fears and dislikes about culturally and
ethnically diverse groups. This has yet to be settled in
this country, and it will take effectual, fervent prayer.
As we continue to pray for the prayer objectives of
the OPT, pray for repentence in the land, and continue
to pray for one another. Stay focused!
Love and Prayers,Beverly
Kris & Jean Hamilton to Obama
Our Presbyterian pastor said, "let's all give grace to
one another,remembering that we have differing political opinions
but one Lord."However, inside I know he was turning cartwheels
and dancing for joy.I'm struck by the number of people who voted the
other way and arestill grateful to God that they lived to see this day.Keep up the good work of prayer, lest the burdens
seem overwhelming.
blessings,jean
Jen LaMaire to Obama
Hi friends! Our church members also have reluctantly thrown
support behind Obama. We all need to continue in our
churches, even when it's hard and the things our
friends say can be absurd, let's march on with love
and truth in our hearts patiently, and prayerfully
waiting for Jesus to work our Republican church friends over.
I believe with Jesus working through all of us, we can
bring change to our churches that will attract
multitudes of sinners and spiritually bankrupt people
to the feet of Jesus .
For too long have people stayed out of church because of the hatred
and hypocrisy that has persisted. I want us to sing in church "Open
the eyes of my heart LORD", and really have it mean
something for all of us. No longer do I want it to be us
against them, I want the love eminating from the
church body to be so on fire that it burns up any sin
that comes near it. Jesus, make it possible for us, all of us to carry out
your commandment to Love one another. No more
violence, no more wars, no more division. Only your
glory and grace, we want all of it!!
Unify us Lord. Lord, use us, and abuse us. All of us in this group
joyously leap into the offering plate and commit
everything we have to furthering your Kingdom on
this earth. Give us the ears and wisdom and courage
to move when asked. Thank you for loving us in ways
we can hardly comprehend. "For I am confident in this very thing.
That he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day
of Christ Jesus" Phillipians 1:6
November 12, 2008
Rev. Kay - SUFFERING
Rev Kay
Nov 12, 2008
SUFFERING
When Jesus healed the woman in Matthew 9, He told her that her faith had made her well. He was also saying to her, "You're very special to me,daughter. I know you don't have anything to offer me; I know you've been rejected by society, but your Father had not fogotten you." Our Savior says the same to us when we need His healing hand.
Jesus and His disciples saw a blind man while walking down the road. The disciples said, "Jesus, who sinned?" Jesus said, "No one sinned." Then Jesus healed the man. And He eternally answered that our pain is not a result of our sin. God is not so small that He would zap us for making a mistake. This passage teaches just the opposite: Our Savior is not asleep; Jesus is alive and interested in our pain.
We have a Father who is filled with compassion, a feeling Father who hurts when His children hurt. We serve a God who says that even when we're under pressure and feel like nothing is going to go right, He's waiting for us, to embrace us whether we succeed or fail.
He doesn't come quarreling and wrangling and forcing His way into anyone's heart. He comes into our hearts like a gentle lamb, not a roaring lion.
FATHER, forgive us for the times that we have questioned you; forgive us for the times we have doubted you; forgive us for the times we've shaken our heads and pounded our fists against the earth and cried, "Where are you?" For Father, we know that you have been here ...you've carried us through the valley and you've given us strength. AMEN!
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