Cheaters & Liars

Cheaters and Liars Jim Bramlett Oct 27, 2008 Dear friends: When I was a kid, I was taught this idealistic adage: "Cheaters never win and winners never cheat." I wish that were true, especially in this Presidential election. But, alas, we live in a fallen world. The Democrats are doing everything they can to cheat and to steal the election from honest American voters. This is an outrage, especially because for more than 200 years many have shed blood and died to give us free and fair elections. I wonder if they would have willingly done so if they could have known about modern Democrats?Fraudulent voter registrations are rampant by Obama's radical organization, ACORN. The Democrats deny an association with ACORN, but that is a flat lie. A Newsmax Fact Check shows that Obama has had a long relationship with the group and the Obama campaign paid an ACORN subsidiary over $800,000. Obama was also an attorney for them, and taught for them. ACORN is a multi-faced creature its founders cleverly “spun off” into approximately 100 separate legal entities. In an Oct. 6 investigation, Newsmax reported that ACORN’s founders “created a shell game under which money acquired by one ACORN front group, Project Vote (run in Illinois in 1992 by Barack Obama), would be moved to other ACORN-controlled groups,” some openly political and others tax-exempt and prohibited from direct political activism. OBAMA’S MARXISM. A bombshell report this morning revealed a radio interview with Obama in 2001 where he plainly said that the U.S. Supreme Court has failed to provide a “redistribution of wealth” in America. Listen to his own words at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iivL4c_3pck.Just last week, an Orlando TV reporter asked Biden about Obama’s “redistribution of wealth” philosophy, comparing it to Marxism, and she was not only rebuked, but the station was banned from further interviews. So much for freedom of speech in America and tough but fair questions. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQXcImQfubM.OBAMA’S LEGAL CITIZENSHIP. You probably already know that a federal judged dismissed attorney Philip Berg’s lawsuit concerning Obama’s alleged fraudulent birth certificate and his highly suspicious refusal to provide a valid one. It is being appealed to the Supreme Court.What you may not know is that there is evidence that the judge’s decision was written by and faxed to him by DNC attorneys. This is another bombshell but naturally the mainstream media are not picking it up. See http://justbuildthefence.blogspot.com/2008/10/berg-case-decision-written-by-dnc-and.html.I am very angry about all this today, but am comforted by God’s Word:“Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture” (Psalm 37:1-3, NIV).Thank you, Lord, that you are in charge, and evil will ultimately not succeed.Jim

Huntley Brown Statement

This is powerful! Read it all. Subject: Why I can't vote for Obama I wanted to send this article from Huntley Brown - a fabulous concert pianist, a man of God and a black man. I appreciate so much his reasoning for not voting for Obama. I would like to see his article published or spread out via Email to as many as possible. It's good stuff! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why I Can't Vote For Obama By Huntley Brown Dear Friends, A few months ago I was asked for my perspective on Obama, I sent out an email with a few points. With the election just around the corner I decided to complete my perspective. Those of you on my e-list have seen some of this before but it's worth repeating... First I must say whoever wins the election will have my prayer support. Obama needs to be commended for his accomplishments but I need to explain why I will not be voting for him. Many of my friends process their identity through their blackness. I process my identity through Christ. Being a Christian (a Christ follower) means He leads I follow. I can't dictate the terms He does because He is the leader. I can't vote black because I am black; I have to vote Christian because that's who I am. Christian first, black second. Neither should anyone from the other ethnic groups vote because of ethnicity. 200 years from now I won't be asked if I was black or white. I will be asked if I knew Jesus and accepted Him as Lord and Savior. In an election there are many issues to consider but when a society gets abortion, same-sex marriage, embryonic stem-cell research, human cloning to name a few, wrong economic concerns will soon not matter. We need to follow Martin Luther King's words, don't judge someone by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I don't know Obama so all I can go off is his voting record. His voting record earned him the title of the most liberal senator in the US Senate in 2007. NATIONAL JOURNAL: Obama: Most Liberal Senator in 2007 (01/31/2008) To beat Ted Kennedy and Hillary Clinton as the most liberal senator, takes some doing. Obama accomplished this feat in 2 short years. I wonder what would happen to America if he had four years to work with. There is a reason Planned Parenthood gives him a 100 % rating. There is a reason the homosexual community supports him. There is a reason Ahmadinejad, Chavez, Castro, Hamas etc. love him. There is a reason he said he would nominate liberal judges to the Supreme Court. There is a reason he voted against the infanticide bill. There is a reason he voted No on the constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. There is a reason he voted No on banning partial birth abortion. There is a reason he voted No on confirming Justices Roberts and Alito. These two judges are conservatives and they have since overturned partial birth abortion. The same practice Obama wanted to continue. Let's take a look at the practice he wanted to continue The 5 Step Partial Birth Abortion procedures: A. Guided by ultrasound, the abortionist grabs the baby's leg with forceps. (Remember this is a live baby) B. The baby's leg is pulled out into the birth canal. C. The abortionist delivers the baby's entire body, except for the head. D. The abortionist jams scissors into the baby's skull. The scissors are then opened to enlarge the hole. E. The scissors are removed and a suction catheter is inserted. The child's brains are sucked out, causing the skull to collapse. The dead baby is then removed. God help him. There is a reason Obama opposed the parental notification law. Think about this: You can't give a kid an aspirin without parental notification but that same kid can have an abortion without parental notification. This is insane. There is a reason he went to Jeremiah Wright's church for 20 years. Obama tells us he has good judgment but he sat under Jeremiah Wright teaching for 20 years. Now he is condemning Wright's sermons. I wonder why now? Obama said Jeremiah Wright led him to the Lord and disciple him. A disciple is one in training. Jesus told us in Matthew 28:19 - 20 'Go and make disciples of all nations.' This means reproduce yourself. Teach people to think like you, walk like you; talk like you believe what you believe etc. The question I have is what did Jeremiah Wright teach him? Would you support a White President who went to a church which has tenets that said they have a ... 1. Commitment to the White Community 2. Commitment to the White Family 3. Adherence to the White Work Ethic 4. Pledge to make the fruits of all developing and acquired skills available to the White Community. 5. Pledge to Allocate Regularly, a Portion of Personal Resources for Strengthening and Supporting White Institutions 6. Pledge allegiance to all White leadership who espouse and embrace the White Value System 7. Personal commitment to embracement of the White Value System. Would you support a President who went to a church like that? Just change the word from white to black and you have the tenets of Obama's former church. If President Bush was a member of a church like this, he would be called a racist. Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton would have been marching outside. This kind of church is a racist church. Obama did not wake up after 20 years and just discovered he went to a racist church. The church can't be about race. Jesus did not come for any particular race. He came for the whole world. A church can't have a value system based on race. The churches value system has to be based on biblical mandate. It does not matter if it is a white church or a black church it's still wrong. Anyone from either race that attends a church like this would never get my vote. Obama's former Pastor Jeremiah Wright is a disciple of liberal theologian James Cone, author of the 1970 book A Black Theology of Liberation. Cone once wrote: 'Black theology refuses to accept a God who is not identified totally with the goals of the black community. If God is not for us and against white people, then he is a murderer, and we had better kill him. Cone is the man Obama's mentor looks up to. Does Obama believe this? So what does all this mean for the nation? In the past when the Lord brought someone with the beliefs of Obama to lead a nation it meant one thing - judgment. Read 1 Samuel 8 when Israel asked for a king. First God says in 1 Samuel 1:9 'Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do.' Then God says 1 Samuel 1:18 ' When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, and the LORD will not answer you in that day.' 19 But the people refused to listen to Samuel. 'No!' they said. 'We want a king over us. 20 Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.' 21 When Samuel heard all that the people said, he repeated it before the LORD. 22 The LORD answered, 'Listen to them and give them a king.' Here is what we know for sure. God is not schizophrenic He would not tell one person to vote for Obama and one to vote for McCain. As the scripture says, a city divided against itself cannot stand, so obviously many people are not hearing from God. Maybe I am the one not hearing but I know God does not change and Obama contradicts many things I read in scripture so I doubt it. For all my friends who are voting for Obama can you really look God in the face and say; Father based on your word, I am voting for Obama even though I know he will continue the genocidal practice of partial birth abortion. He might have to nominate three or four Supreme Court justices, and I am sure he will be nominating liberal judges who will be making laws that are against you. I also know he will continue to push for homosexual rights, even though you destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah for this. I know I can look the other way because of the economy. I could not see Jesus agreeing with many of Obama's positions. Finally I have two questions for all my liberal friends. Since we know some-one's value system has to be placed on the nation, 1. Whose value system should be placed on the nation. 2. Who should determine that this is the right value system for the nation? Blessings, Huntley Brown This was emailed to me from my brother Alan. Thank You! I agree with Mr. Huntley Brown. America isn't about race. It wasn't founded on race hating it was founded on God. In God We Trust. I cannot tell you who to vote for. I want you to look at both candidates. Remember what Huntley Brown wrote. Look into your heart, I don't care what race you are. I don't want to go backwards with all the hatred. Do what Martin Luther King wrote "don't judge someone by the color of their race but by their content of character. " I'm asking the same thing. Thank You Rev. Londa Picard This is also on Snoopes.com Contact Huntley Brown Ministries 2112 W. Galena Blvd. Ste. A285 Aurora, IL 60506 - USA Phone:(630) 907-0537 Fax: (630) 907-0538

question & answers Perry Stones Book

This is from the same book "The Meal That Heals Question 2: "My pastor told me that only an ordained minister is permitted to perform the Lord's Supper. He said the teaching of daily communion was not Biblical." Answer from Perry Stone: "As you have seen in this book, we have proven from Scripture and history that the Communion teaching is thoroughly Biblical for sincere believers. The practice of daily Communion was common in the first century, although it was later lost through man-made traditions. In a local church assembly the minister (pastor or priest) overseeing the assembly should perform the service. When this practice is observed from house to house however, individual believers are "kings and priest unto God" and may administer Communion (Revelation 1:6)." A lot of us have been taught that only the pastor or priest could give communion. As Perry Stone says "for sincere believers" and that in the first church they went from house to house. You can do communion with your family or your christian family. Your not doing anything wrong, but you do have to remember that the sincere believer do it and if you have problems with someone you first must make admins with that person, must ask for forgiveness if you have sin in your life. Then and only then is the communion done in the correct way. That goes for churches doing it also. Thank You, I love you. Rev. Londa Picard

8 days of Hope

A friend of mine (Linda A) told me about 8 days of hope. Linda told some of the things that she has done with the group. Other wise I wouldn't of known about them. You can go on line and learn more then what I can tell you. It's a christian groups that goes into area where a disaster has hit and does rebuilding , counseling, and a lot more it gets the local churches involved with their helping displace families and much more. I think it is wonderful for them to do this. They need volunteers, donations, etc... They do good work for the Lord! Please, help out. eightdaysofhope.com/ Thank You! Love In Christ, Rev. Londa Picard

George Washington Proclamation - Thanksgiving

"Whereas, it is the duty of all nation to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor; Whereas, Both the houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness"! Now, therefore, I do recommend next, to be devoted by the people of the states to the service of that great and glorious being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be, that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country. President George Washington 1789 This is front Jesse Duplantis magazine for November. I could not resist placing this on my blog. People here in the United States forgets what President Washington has done for this country. It was founded on the belief of the Bible, the book that God had written.

Historic American crisis

Historic American crisis Jim BramlettOct 24, 2008 Dear friends: We just returned from an 11-day trip to Virginia. I had my laptop with me but it is old and slow and my Internet activity was limited. I was able to receive e-mails but I do not like the laptop keyboard so I usually avoided responding. Noteworthy is that in the past two weeks I have been flooded with anti-Obama e-mails. Frankly, I am tired of them, but I am glad people are waking up to the threat to our nation and what may turn out to be the greatest scam in history. It has nothing to do with his race. Few Americans are not totally open to a black President. What’s color got to do with it? Obama is the only one making color an issue. It has everything to do with his almost total lack of experience, his ideology (admittedly a socialist, Marxist, or close to it), his close anti-American associations (Wright, Ayers, etc.), his secret past (not releasing college records), and his questionable qualification to be President based on his country of birth, and his anti-American wife. Can you imagine a First Lady who says she has never been proud of her country, even though that same country provided her and her husband a top flight education and placed them in the top tier of all society? I will share just a little of what has come my way the past few days. On the citizenship part, listen to the strong case by attorney Philip J. Berg, former deputy attorney general for Pennsylvania at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA6_k3NtXZs. The condemning factor is that Obama will not produce the documents needed to prove his citizenship. He and the DNC are fighting it, even though it is a simple request. Even Obama’s own grandmother confirms his Kenya birth. She says she was there at the time of his birth. See http://wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=78931 The latest on Philip J. Berg’s court challenge to Obama’s legal citizenship is at http://www.jonchristianryter.com/News_Folder/Behind.html. WorldNetDaily has documented that Obama once belonged to the socialist party: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=78945. Naturally, the mainstream media, which are in the tank with Obama, are ignoring such a citizenship challenge, and so are most conservative reporters. Conservatives are afraid of the “racist” label Obama and his supporters are putting on anyone who opposes him. People are afraid to criticize him and being called a racist. Obama himself has strongly injected racism into this contest, and it is disgraceful. The other day I saw a black pastor on TV who was supporting John McCain, mainly because of the abortion issue. Obama is an unqualified abortionist, even favoring withholding medical treatment for a baby that survives an abortion. Another black pastor agreed that abortion is an important biblical issue, but said he was for Obama because of what he called another biblical issue, and that is “social justice,” which oddly he considered more important than murder. No one challenged him on the fact that all laws needed for total social justice have been in place for decades, and that Americans have unselfishly donated literally trillions of dollars to help the underprivileged. There is nothing more legally Obama can do to further help the underprivileged except take more money from producers and give it to the non-producers (which is his stated plan of “spreading the wealth”). Christians who support Obama will have on their hands the blood of untold numbers of murdered babies who died in sheer agony. They will have no excuse before God’s judgment seat. The other day I saw a list of the top poverty and crime cities in America, all with heavy minority populations, and for decades all of them have elected Democratic leadership. When will the people wake up and see that it serves the purpose of the Democratic party to keep them in poverty and in dependency upon the government? It is a no-brainer. Obama claims to be a Christian, but WorldNetDaily publisher Joseph Farah proves that he is not and never was a Christian. See http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=78757. Finally, I have been saying that if Obama loses, we can expect riots and looting all over the nation, with claims that McCain stole the election, although investigations of Obama’s organization, ACORN, in many states have clearly revealed that it is the Democrats who are trying to steal the election. Now, others are concerned about violence. The article at the following link describes police preparation for this possibility. See http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/police-prepare-for-unrest-2008-10-21.html which says. “Police departments in cities across the country are beefing up their ranks for Election Day, preparing for possible civil unrest and riots after the historic presidential contest.” I would like to modify my previous prediction. I believe civil unrest may happen regardless of who wins. If Obama wins, it will be caused by out-of-control jubilation and celebration. Further, I think whoever wins the unrest will not just be in the U.S. but also be in other parts of the world, such as amongst Muslims everywhere as “their man” is elected President (he is supported by Iran and terrorist Hamas, and others), and among Africans. Because of one of my e-mails, I have received hate messages from mind-numbed, left-wing Obama supporters, using vile language and profanity, typical of left-wingers. That’s all they know. May God have mercy on them, but that evil crowd wants to take over the country for which my dad and many others have fought and died for over 200 years. Americans are on the verge of being victims of the greatest scam in history, and loss of the country we love. Only prayer and God’s intervention can stop it. In this critical hour of history, let us be counted among that number, and pray. Jim

Please, read this.

Dear Brother & Sister in Christ, For the last few weeks the Lord has been compelling me to sit down and write about some of the things that He has revealed to me over the last few years. To be honest I have been hesitant to share them because of their content, but as the days have gone by and I see the signs of the final hour all around, I know that it is time for me to do what He is leading me to do. I have shared some of what I will write here with a few of you… some of it you have heard before from others and I know that it will be confirmation to a lot of you. But, it burns within me and I must speak it… I will be as brief and to the point as possible. Late into the night, about six and a half years ago, the Lord woke me several times speaking, “It is the eleventh hour”. I wrestled with this all night long not knowing for sure what He meant. You see I had never heard the expression ‘eleventh hour’ before that night. The next day when I shared it with my pastor he opened up his Bible to Matthew, chapter 25, verse 6, and read, “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the Bridegroom is coming; go out to meet Him!’ It was suddenly very clear to me what the Lord had meant… It was a very sobering moment for me. Two years later, I was sitting and reading in the Old Testament how God allowed Israel to be taken captive by Babylon, something that I have read many times before. Suddenly, through the Holy Spirit and before my eyes, America became Israel and it was revealed to me that America would soon come under the captivity of Babylon just as Israel had. It was so strong, so powerful, that I immediately began to weep and felt very sick to my stomach. I felt as if I had been hit by a train… and was bent over in unbelievable anguish. I went to Jim to try and tell him what I had seen and was weeping so hard that I could barely speak. Today, as I watch the events in the world around me, I remember what was revealed to me and pray and ask the Lord if there is any way that things can be turned around… if this great nation can be saved…. Spared… is there a way? One morning, about three years ago, as I was in prayer I had a vision and it was as real as anything that I have ever seen. As it began I started to shake my head trying to make it stop until I realized what it was. My fear subsided and I allowed the Holy Spirit to have His way. I began to see great battleships and the sky full of different jets and planes…. Hundreds of them…. There were army tanks of all kinds… many, many implements of war were everywhere. Than I stood in a place that was barren, a virtual wasteland… as far as my eye could see there was nothing, total desolation. It looked like a great desert…. There was what appeared to be a piece of a building jutting up out of the sand, here and there. The sky was black with thick heavy smoke… there was no sunlight at all. As I stood there I saw a great trench where soldiers were hiding. I remember that they were very frightened and one of them, with his rifle in his hand, rose up out of the trench as if to run. And as he did I could hear the screams of the men…. As I looked up to see what they were so frightened of I saw a great bird-of-prey swooping down from the sky… The last thing I remember seeing were a pair of eyes, ancient eyes, watching it all from the heavens…. But I believe that what I saw was Armageddon. I do not know why the Lord revealed it to me… but it was real. I have held this in my heart up until now. Then, about two years ago, the Lord woke me early in the morning and told me that someone was going to come and visit me that day. I was so excited and got up early and got to work cleaning and straightening my home. I worked quickly wanting to make sure that everything was ready for my company. A little after noon I sat down and waited still excited believing that someone was coming for a visit. But, after a while I began to wonder what was going on. No one had come. Was I wrong, did I misunderstand the Lord? I was so sure that I had heard Him correctly. Suddenly, the room began to fill with His sweet presence… I was quickly overwhelmed and felt such joy at knowing that He was right there with me! It was He that had come to visit me!! He, my Lord, my King, was the visitor!! I sat there in His beautiful presence with tears flowing down my face and it was then that He opened my eyes and I caught a glimpse of the Throne Room. It was glorious!! I saw that there was preparation being made. There was a great deal of hustle and bustle, as if things were being done at a very fast pace. I only saw it for just a brief moment and then it was gone. I sat there for a bit, silently going over what I had seen. Then I asked the Lord if what I had seen was preparation for his return. He answered and said, “No, that what I had seen was preparation for our (His Church’s) Homecoming…” Needless to say, I rejoiced!!!!! We are truly in the ‘Eleventh Hour’ the signs are all around us, and it is time to make sure that we are where we are supposed to be, in Him. We are not to fear, for He has promised that no matter what is happening, whatever comes to be, if we are where we are suppose to be in Him that He will care for us and our needs will be met. I only ask one thing, that you read this prayerfully and with openness to the Holy Spirit. These things were revealed to me for a purpose and not for me to keep forever closed up in my heart. I have felt compelled of the Lord for many days to not be afraid and to open up and share it… and, so I have. It is an exciting time to be a Child of God… each day we are seeing the prophecy of the Bible being fulfilled. Though there may be days of great trial, and things may get tough, we can rest assured that it is Jesus our Lord and Savior that is in control and through it all that He is on the Throne. In His love, Connie This was sent to me from my sister Gerry. Her pastor wife sent it to her. You've got to realize that there are over 200 cells of radical Islam in the United States. The radical Islam is tearing apart with in our own country. A lot of people are in denial of it. But, it's there. If you believe or don't believe it pray anyway for Israel and the United States or Should I say all Christian Countries. Take a real good look around you and look with an open mind. The US has changed since 9-11.

Names of God

Hebrew Name Bible Reference Meaning NIV Equivalent Adonai Ps. 2:4 Lord Master Lord El-Berith Judges God of Covenant El Elyon Gen. 14:18-20 Most High God/ God Most High Exalted One El Olam Gen. 21:33 Eternal God Eternal God El Shaddai Gen. 17:1-2 All Powerful God God Almighty Qedosh Yisra'el Isa. 1:4 The Holy One of God The Holy One of God Shapat Gen. 18:25 Judge/Ruler Judge Yahweh-jereh Gen. 22:14 Yahweh Provides The Lord Will Provide Yahweh-seba'ot 1 Sam. 1:3 Yahweh of Armies Lord Almighty Yahweh-shalom Judge 6:24 Yahweh is Peace The Lord of Peace Yahweh-tsidkenu Jerm. 23:6 Yahweh Our Righteousness The Lord Our Righteousness

Q&A from Perry Stone book the Meal that Heals

If you can get the book and read it. It is wonderful and eye opening. "Question 1: If someone is persuaded to receive Communion, but does not believe it has the power to bring healing, will the healing power still work - even though the person does not believe?" Perry Answer: "Some Christians understand only the salvation part of the atonement. They do not believe in any form of healing, especially physical healing. All blessings in the New Covenant operate through faith. Salvation is received by faith. Deliverance is received by faith. So is the Holy Spirit Baptism. Since all the blessings of the New Covenant are activated by faith, healing is also received by faith. No aspect of the covenant will work if a person does not have faith." "The Bible says: Hebrews 4:2-3 For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. For we who have believed do enter that rest. Please, read get the book and read it! I've been doing a study on communion and this book explains it so well. Better then most! Thank You, Rev. Londa

God Lives under the Bed

Don't start reading this one until you've got more than 3 or 4 minutes to just 'scan' over it. It deserves some time for reflection. GOD LIVES UNDER THE BED I envy Kevin. My brother Kevin thinks God lives under his bed. At least that's what I heard him say one night. He was praying out loud in his dark bedroom, and I stopped to listen, 'Are you there, God?' he said. 'Where are you? Oh, I see. Under the bed...' I giggled softly and tiptoed off to my own room. Kevin's unique perspectives are often a source of amusement. But that night something else lingered long after the humor. I realized for the first time the very different world Kevin lives in. He was born 30 years ago, mentally disabled as a result of difficulties during labor. Apart from his size (he's 6-foot-2), there are few ways in which he is an adult. He reasons and communicates with the capabilities of a 7-year-old, and he always will. He will probably always believe that God lives under his bed, that Santa Claus is the one who fills the space under our tree every Christmas and that airplanes stay up in the sky because angels carry them. I remember wondering if Kevin realizes he is different. Is he ever dissatisfied with his monotonous life? Up before dawn each day, off to work at a workshop for the disabled, home to walk our cocker spaniel, return to eat his favorite macaroni-and-cheese for dinner, and later to bed. The only variation in the entire scheme is laundry, when he hovers excitedly over the washing machine like a mother with her newborn child. He does not seem dissatisfied. He lopes out to the bus every morning at 7:05, eager for a day of simple work. He wrings his hands excitedly while the water boils on the stove before dinner, and he stays up late twice a week to gather our dirty laundry for his next day's laundry chores. And Saturdays-oh, the bliss of Saturdays! That's the day my Dad takes Kevin to the airport to have a soft drink, watch the planes land, and speculate loudly on the destination of each passenger inside. 'That one's goin' to Chi-car-go! ' Kevin shouts as he claps his hands. His anticipation is so great he can hardly sleep on Friday nights. And so goes his world of daily rituals and weekend field trips. He doesn't know what it means to be discontent. His life is simple. He will never know the entanglements of wealth of power, and he does not care what brand of clothing he wears or what kind of food he eats. His needs have always been met, and he never worries that one day they may not be. His hands are diligent. Kevin is never so happy as when he is working. When he unloads the dishwasher or vacuums the carpet, his heart is completely in it. He does not shrink from a job when it is begun, and he does not leave a job until it is finished. But when his tasks are done, Kevin knows how to relax. He is not obsessed with his work or the work of others His heart is pure. He still believes everyone tells the truth, promises must be kept, and when you are wrong, you apologize instead of argue. Free from pride and unconcerned with appearances, Kevin is not afraid to cry when he is hurt, angry or sorry. He is always transparent, always sincere. And he trusts God. Not confined by intellectual reasoning, when he comes to Christ, he comes as a child. Kevin seems to know God - to really be friends with Him in a way that is difficult for an 'educated' person to grasp. God seems like his closest companion. In my moments of doubt and frustrations with my Christianity I envy the security Kevin has in his simple faith. It is then that I am most willing to admit that he has some divine knowledge that rises above my mortal questions It is then I realize that perhaps he is not the one with the handicap . I am. My obligations, my fear, my pride, my circumstances - they all become disabilities when I do not trust them to God's care Who knows if Kevin comprehends things I can never learn? After all, he has spent his whole life in that kind of innocence, praying after dark and soaking up the goodness and love of God. And one day, when the mysteries of heaven are opened, and we are all amazed at how close God really is to our hearts, I'll realize that God heard the simple prayers of a boy who believed that God lived under his bed. Kevin won't be surprised at all! When you receive this, say a prayer. That's all you have to do. There is nothing attached. This is powerful. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost, but a lot of rewards. FRIENDS ARE ANGELS WHO LIFT US TO OUR FEET WHEN OUR WINGS HAVE TROUBLE REMEMBERING HOW TO FLY This was e-mailed to me by my brother Larry. I had to pass it along to you. To me it is beauiful and very true as it reminds me of my daughter Melissa, who passed away six years ago and Jean-Luc my son. So, Please, say a prayer for the people like Kevin, Melissa, Kasey, Jean-Luc. Also pray for your friends, loved ones, & your enemy. Pray for our country, for our leaders, Pray for each other.

Hebrew wording

10-02-08 / Shadow of Death (צלמות tsalmavet, Strong's #6757): The Hebrew language rarely includes compound words (two words put together to form one word). One of those few compound words in Hebrew is tsalmavet which is the word tsal [str:6738] meaning "shadow" and mavet [str:4194] meaning "death." The "shadow of death" is despair, danger or tragedy which is understood as a deep impenetrable darkness. from Biblical Hebrew e-zine

Leaders - by Harry S. Truman

MEN MAKE HISTORY, & NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND. IN PERIODS WHERE THERE IS NO LEADERSHIP, SOCIETY STANDS STILL. PROGESS OCCURS WHEN COURAGEOUS, SKILLFUL LEADERS SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THINGS FOR THE BETTER. Harry S. Truman (1884 - 1972) Really think about what Pres. Truman had written. With what is going on in our country and yes our society is not just standing still, it's going backwards. Thank You, Rev. Londa

Intercession

What is intercessory prayer? Just imagine a common christian man that comes along and he feels a burden and takes a position before God about another person, group, or country. Then stays before God about that burden and not to hold that person, group, or country accountable. To pray constant in the present of God, and takes upon himself the burden in tears and repentance until the people are brought back to humility and repentance. Also to stay before God in prayer for healing, for wisdom, for any other burden that is laid upon his heart. To put himself in the place of that person, group, or country. To ask God to forgive that person. Let's look who has done intercessors. Abraham did somewhat Genesis 18:21-32 Where Abraham asked the Lord several times face to face, if He would destroy the righteous with the wicked? Not once but six times and the Lord could not even find one person in the city of Sodom & Gomorrah. Moses did Exodus 32:32 Yet now, if You will forgive their sin-- but if not, I pray, blot me out of Your book which You have written. Moses didn't want any part of heaven without his people there. Paul did Romans 9:3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh And Jesus did When you intercede for somebody, you're actual standing in for that person in prayer. Sometimes when you pray like this you may not know what to pray for. As the Spirit gives utterance you pray. Your there for that person asking God to Help. You pray before the Throne of God to get the answer that is needed. This would be called praying through. Now Jesus stood in the gap for us before the Throne And Jesus never gave up. So you need to pray for your loved ones, friends, people that God lays on your heart. When you just get a name pray for that person. That God's Will will be done, even for strength. And you can find God's Will in the Bible. Pray this away for our unsaved loved one and people I know that turned there back on God. When something happen to a person a lot of times that person is to close to what is going on and cannot see the truth. You will find that truth in the Word of God. Pray with confidence, pray with assurance, pray with the knowledge of God. When Jesus was in the garden He sweat-ed blood, He groaned unto God, He knew what to say but words could not explain or feel what He had felt. He cried for Lazarus. He felt the pain. And when we pray for a person we feel their pain, their sins, because we love them. We are standing in that gap for that person. SO STAND AMEN & AMEN so, be it Rev. Londa

God's Vision

John 3:12-13 (12) If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? (13) No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is the Son of Man who is in heaven. The intense desire of God for mankind was to send His Son, the King of Glory to lay down all that glory and come to earth to be born as a man, to join with us and by His grace lift us in consciousness and life to the same level that He Himself has. Christ has become the factor in our life to help met God's vision for us. He approached man and his needs, beginning at the very bottom and called mankind to Him and by His loving touch and the power of HIS Holy Spirit through His Word, to destroy the sickness and sin that has bound mankind, To set them free in both body & soul. To lift them into UNION & COMMUNICATION WITH HIMSELF AND GOD OUR FATHER!!Once mankind except Christ this as God's Vision and His passion for us He bestow on Christians the conditions of His own life and being,. To give Christians the fruits of the Spirit & Gifts of the Spirit, And the the same blessed ministry to the world that He Himself had enjoyed and exercised. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life John 3:17 isn't taught as much as John 3:16 but both should be For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that world through Him might be saved. Fruits of the Spirit are: Galatians 5:22-26 (22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness (23) gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. (24) And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (25) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (26) Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Gifts of the Spirit are: Exercise Gifts with Love 1 Corinthians 12:28 (28) And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healing, helps, administration, varieties of tongues. Also read 1 Corinthians 13 at home for deeper information on the Gifts of the Spirit. You have to remember GIFTS ARE FREE. You don't earn Gifts. This vision has called for the shouts of praise from the soul of man for all ages is the same vision that stirs your heart and mine. It is the vision of divine reality of salvation of Jesus Christ by the GREATNESS of God purpose in Him, is revealed by the Spirit of the living One, which transforms and lift and unified with the living Christ through the Holy Spirit. That the nature of Jesus Christ are revealed through Christians to be revealed to the salivations of the World. The vision is also to lay down the UN - Christ-likeness of his life and UN - Christ-likeness of the flesh we could rid ourselves of that and become CHRISTLIKE. That is the Kingly and take on Christ and Christ had all the FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT AND THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT. Hebrews 2:10-11 (10) For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering (11) For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren. We are the Sons of God. AMEN SO BE IT

Battle Hymn of the Republic Really Awesome!!!!

Subject: Battle Hymn of the Republic> Awesome!!!>>>> Get a load of these high school kids singing. At the conclusion listen to >the high notes on the trumpet, played by a high school kid! One of the fathers recorded it, added some graphic enhancements to the recording, and posted it on the web. The song, of course, is the " Battle Hymn Of The Republic." Beprepared - it could send a few shivers up your spine. Click below:> http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/index.htm>

Jesus Laughing

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Jesus Painting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M4_IlbaZHA This is really good also!

Jesus Painter

www.jesuspainter.com/ Please check this site out! Mike Lewis draws some very wonderful drawings.

Psalm 8

1) O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! 2) Out of the, mouth of babes & nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, that You may silence the enemy & the avenger. 3) When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon & the stars, which You have ordained. 4) What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? 5) For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory & honor. 6) You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet. 7) All sheep & oxen- Even the beasts of the field, 8) The birds of the air, And the fish of the sea That pass through the paths of the seas. 9) O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth!! This is also sang as a song. It tells us of the wonders of God!! That God's glory is in Heaven; you can see it in infants, & disable children. You can feel the presents of the Lord in them. It is so sweet & wondrous about that! It's wonderful that God's mercy is bigger then the moon & stars!! WOW! And really think about verse 6 - dominion over the works of your hands & put ALL things under his feet. That is where satan is under your feet. Praise, God. How excellent is HIS name in ALL the earth; not part of the earth but, all the earth!!!! Place this Chapter in your heart & sing it out loud! Bless God!! In Christ name. AMEN & AMEN (so be it) Rev. Londa Picard

False Theology

John 7:17 If anyone wants to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority. Matthew 23:5a But all their works they do to be seen by men. 1 Corinthians 3:13 each one's work will become manifest for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. 1 Corinthians 12:3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God call Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. The church is running away from Jesus. They are picking up False Doctrines. False teaching. Look at the New Age movement. That you can do things in yourself, look at all the Medium, all the Ghost Whispers, all the spirit-ism, contacting the dead, on and on. And also, seeing how people say they're Christians but, their works show differently. How many people give God credit? Not a lot. If they're truly Christians they give God all the glory. People are seeking mediums and spirits. You'll know them by the Spirit itself. If the spirit cannot confess that Jesus Christ is Lord it isn't of God. Also we run into human interpretation, church-anti and about a hundred other follies. What they're seeking can only be found with Jesus. But, it is perfectly lovely and refreshing thing to get back to Jesus. Take the word of God and let them become the Supreme Court of the Gospel to you. If our questions were settle by the Word of God, there wouldn't be confession in the world today, And your mind would be settle. Isaiah 8:19 And when they say to you "Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter," should not a people seek their God? Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living? They have made games out of evil spirits, Movies, the computer. Having seance, If you only knew the tricks of satin to get people into another religions, secs, away from the ONE TRUE GOD. Or if it feel good lets do it, even if it goes against the Word of God. I'm not saying games, movies, computers are evil, there are good ones and it shows that good does come out of them. But, of evil, yes, that is what I'm saying is wrong. There is only One Book and that is the Bible. Get into reading it as you would a text book. Pray to God to open up your eyes, and to hunger after his word. Get back to God. He hasn't left you. Hebrew 13:5 Let your conduct be with covetousness, and be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said "I will never leave you nor forsake you". Pray to renew your spirit and mind. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. and renew a STEADFAST spirit within me. Don't let people talk you out of seeking the Lord Jesus Christ. There is more Love, Power, Peace, and a sound mind in Him. If your having problems with this, let us pray to renew a STEADFAST Spirit in you. To create that clean heart. And for you to walk in his Loving healing power. Just feel the Lords Love!! He's here to met you right where you are. All he ask is for you to believe!! 1 John 1:7b the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness

Word From Rev. Londa Picard

God has been telling me things tonight, that I've done. I would like to say that I am sorry about saying I don't want a muslin in our white house. I may have caused hatred in others to be brought out in others. I want to apologies for that. I should be writing to stand behind whom ever becomes the leader of the United States. To pray for them, for US Senate, US Congress, US House. That there will be a turn around in their hearts. Not to walk out of Love for Money but, love for their country, for God. Pray for a change in their hearts & our hearts. I pray that you will pray about whom you are to vote for. I will not tell you who or why to vote for this person or that. I'm gonna vote for Bill Cosby & Sarah Palin. (ha Ha) I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive me. So, please except my apology. Thank You, In Christ Jesus Rev. Londa Picard

Paul Instructed

1 Corinthians 11:28 28) But let a man examine himself, & so let him eat of the bread & drink of the cup. 29) For he who eats & drinks in an unworthy manner eats & drink judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. Paul tells us to examine ourselves when we take Communion/Lord's Supper.. We are not to have hate, hard feelings, judgment against another, or sin in our lives. As the Greek word for examine in this passage is "to test yourself". When you search your inner self you will see your weaknesses, flaws, & this will cause the person to seek repents & confess your faults/sins. If you take communion/Lord's Supper unworthy you bring on yourself judgment. You will not have the blessing. Because you have broken the commandment of the New Covenant to love & forgive your enemies. Matthew 5:44 But, I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, & pray for those who spitefully use you & persecute you. To have the blessing of the New Covenant you must forgive people who wronged you. Your holding that person hostage in your heard. You must walk in obedience to the Word of God. Look what Jesus Christ did on the cross. He ask God to forgive them. Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." Jesus didn't die with unforgiveness in His heart. Look at Stephen, when he was being stoned Acts 7:60 Then he knelt down & cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not charge them with this sin," And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Both Jesus & Stephen was being murder & they both ask God the Father to forgive the people that was doing that to them. Could you? God Covenant says you must. Saul of Tarsus was one of the ones who was doing it. Look at what happen Saul became Paul. And Paul became converted. Perry Stone said: "Obedience to the Word includes not only understanding & participation in communion, but also involves releasing anyone who has harmed us physically, emotionally or spiritually. This is how we judge ourselves at the Lord's Table--we examine our relationship with both God & man". We need to examine our relationship with God & man. So, the next time you take Communion/Lord's Supper. Be worthy!! Amen & Amen (So, Be it) Love In Christ Rev. Londa Picard

Proverbs 31:8-9

8) Open your mouth for the speechless, In cause of all who are appointed to die 9) Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor & needy. With what is going on in the United States, we as Christians need to speak up. Would Jesus speak up on the bail out of Wall Street? Would He speak-out about the poor & needy? He spoke to the Pharisee's, which is like our government now. I very much think that He would. As God tells here in Proverbs 31:8-9 to open our mouths, to judge righteously, & plead for the needy & the poor. For the disable, seniors, People that are needy. People who work & cannot afford to feed their families or get medical attention. Americans needs to speak up. I hate to say it but, our government has lied to us about so many things. Hold these people accountable. Don't let get by with it. I cannot see the rich getting richer, losing the middle class who helps the poor, the rich sure doesn't they love money to much. And you have the poor, the homeless & a lot not to their choosing. If you see the homeless, go buy them food & give them food, or a family who cannot by food for their families & their children go to bed hungry at night. Go buy them food. I'm not saying give them money but, food. God will award you for doing that!! Pray about what you should do. Should you speak up, YES. Should you help the poor? YES. That means Church's should get off there can & help the needy instead of let us build bigger. The Church every three years should give their earnings to feed the poor, the needy, the homeless, the disable, Seniors who are on fixed income. I'm talking also about TV ministers. I know it cost a lot of money to run there ministry. We & they are to be Christ like that is what a minister & a church is supposed to be like is CHRIST!! WHERE ARE THEY?? Jesus sure would speak up for the poor, the needy, the disable, people on fixed income. If Church's would do what they should to feed the poor. By giving every three years to the poor their income, by opening food banks, the income should go to a reliable source who would be held accountable for the funds spent to feed them. I Love All of You! Rev. Londa Picard Don't send me money give it to feed the poor.

Weird Science

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amfjWWMg9c0

Kids say

KIDS IN CHURCH 3-year-old Reese : 'Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Harold is His name. Amen.' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A little boy was overheard praying: 'Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am.' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, 'That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys.' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ One particular four-year-old prayed, 'And forgive us our trash baskets as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Sunday school teacher asked her children as they were on the way to church service, 'And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?' One bright little girl replied, 'Because people are sleeping.' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin 5, and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. 'If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, 'Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.' Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, ' Ryan , you be Jesus !' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A father was at the beach with his children when the four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore where a seagull lay dead in the sand. 'Daddy, what happened to him?' the son asked. 'He died and went to Heaven,' the Dad replied. The boy thought a moment and then said, 'Did God throw him back down?' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said, 'Would you like to say the blessing?' 'I wouldn't know what to say,' the girl replied. 'Just say what you hear Mommy say,' the wife answered. The daughter bowed her head and said, 'Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And if you don't send this to at least 8 people ----- who cares?! Peace, love and happiness I did not write these they were e-mailed to me. There cute

Would You Care??

Think about this for a minute...If I happened to show up on your door step crying, Would you Care? If I called you and asked you to pick me up because something Happened Would you come?If I had one day left, to live my life, Would you be part of That last day? If I needed a shoulder to cry on, would you give me Yours? This is a test to see who your real friends are or if you are just some oneto talk to you when they are bored . Do you know what the relationship is between your two eyes? They blink together, they move together, they cry together, they see things together and they sleep together, BUT THEY NEVER SEE EACH OTHER... that's what friendship is. Life is lonely without FRIENDS. Who is your best friend? Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate!!!! Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth...AMEN..!! I did not write this it was emailed to me. I just wanted this to make you think. Jesus is my best-friend.

Fear Not - of Isaiah

Fear Not of Isaiah (A) Isaiah 41:10-14 (10) FEAR NOT, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My Righteous right hand. (11) Behold, all those who were incensed against you. Shall be ashamed and disgraced;They shall be as nothing. And those who strive with you shall perish. (12) You shall seek them and not find them-- Those who contended with you. Those who war against you. Shall be as nothing. As a nonexistent thing. (13) For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand. Saying to you, FEAR NOT, I will help you. (14) FEAR NOT, you worm Jacob, You men of Israel! I will help you says the Lord. And your Redeemer, the Holy one of Israel. (The fear not appears 3 times in this). Five reasons we should not fear: (A) God's presence with us - FEAR NOT I AM with you. God's companionship. (B) God being our God - He gives Himself to us. And we can use His Holy Name. As Christians we can use In the different Names of God and Jesus Christ. (C) The promise of His strength He has given to us. He actual imparted strength on us. (D) Promise of HELP. He adds His strength to us. (E)He holds us up with His Right hand. That is more then just strength, more then just help. God is undertaking the entire responsibility. (B) Isaiah 43:1-7 (1) But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, o Jacob. And He who formed you O Israel. FEAR NOT, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine (2) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned. (3) For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba on your place. (4) Since you were precious in My sight, You have been honored, And I have loved you; Therefore I will give men for you, And people for your life. (5) FEAR NOT, for I am with you' I will bring your descendants from the east, And gather you from the west; (6) I will say to the north, Give them up! And to the south, Do not keep them back. Brings My sons from afar, And My daughter from the ends of the earth-- (7) Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him. Another Four reasons to FEAR NOT (A) I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name. He knows our name. He purchased us with the precious blood, this blood should be enough to guarantee every blessing we need. Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? He will freely give us all things. AFTER CALVARY ALL THINGS! He redeemed us, We are His, and He will take care of us. (B) He promises to go with us through the waters & fires. The consolation of God far outweighs the pressure of our troubles. Psalm 31:7 I will be glad & rejoice in Your mercy, For You have considered my troubles; You have known my soul in adversities. (C) IN ISAIAH 43:3&4 It suggest of infinite pains & troubles that God has had with us. As though giving birth to us to grow and mature in Him. He will never fail us. Nothing can work against His Will. (D)He promises us spiritual fruit. sometimes the seed we have sow may seem to be lost, but we shall all come rejoicing and bring our sheaves with us. (C) Isaiah 44:1-5 (1) Yet hear now, O Jacob My servant, And Israel whom I have chosen. (2) Thus says the Lord who made you, And formed you from the womb, who will help you; FEAR NOT, O Jacob My servant;And you, Jerusalem, whom I have chosen. (3) For I will pour water on him who is thirsty. And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My Blessing on your offspring; (4) They will spring up among the grass Like willows by the water courses. (5) One will say, I am the Lord's; Another will call himself by the name of Jacob; Another will write with his hand, The Lord's, And name himself by the name of Israel. God does comfort His children with spiritual blessing so, the Holy Spirit is the best medicine for our fears. When He comes in, all interests of His good cause are safe and all fears are turned to thanksgiving & rejoicing. What great joy this is for you and me. (D)Isaiah 51:12-13 (12) I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid Of a man who will die. And of the son of man who will be made like grass? (13) And you forget the Lord your Maker, Who stretched out the heavens And laid the foundation of the earth; You have feared continually every day Because of the fury of the oppressor, When he has prepared to destroy. When he has prepared to destroy. And where is the fury of the oppressor? This shows the sin of fear, it's unbelief to fear. And we forget the Lord is our maker. It comes because people are problem conscious instead of power conscious. It's as if you would turn a light bulb on when you become power conscious. Fear of the oppressor is foolishness. People are worried about things that doesn't come to pass. That is a waste of life to worry. (E)Isaiah 54:4-17 (4) DO NOT FEAR, for you will not be ashamed; Nor be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame; For you will forget the shame of your youth, And will not remember the reproach of your widowhood anymore. (5) For your Maker is your husband, The Lord of hosts is His name; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth. (6) For the Lord has called you Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, Like a youthful wife when you were refused, Says your God. (7) For a mere moment I have forsaken you, But with great mercies I will gather you. (8) With a little wrath I hid My face from you for a moment; But with everlasting kindness I will have mercy of you. Says the Lord, your Redeemer. (9) For this is like the waters of Noah to Me; For as I have sworn That the waters of Noah would no longer cover the earth, So have I sworn That I would not be angry with you, nor rebuke you. (10) For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, but My Kindness shall not depart form you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed, Says the Lord, who has mercy on you.(11) O you afflicted one, Tossed with tempest, and not comforted, Behold, I will lay your stones with colorful gems, And lay your foundations with sapphires. (12) I will make your pinnacles of rubies, Your gates of crystal, And all your walls of precious stones. (13) All the children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children.(14) In righteousness you shall be established; You shall be far from oppression, for you shall NOT FEAR; And from terror, for it shall not come near you. (15) Indeed they shall surely assemble, but not because of Me. Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your sake. (16) Behold, I have created the blacksmith Who blows the coals in the fire, Who brings forth an instrument for his work; And I have created the spoiler to destroy, (17) No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgement You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me, Says the Lord. Four great reasons are given for FEAR NOT (A) God's personal relation to His own. For your maker is your husband. Now the husband cherishes his wife even at the cost of his own life. The love of a true wife is stronger then death. God loves His children as the same He did Jesus Christ. Look at John 17:23I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. As Isaiah 54:4 said that we will not be put to shame,(B) He gave us His covenant and oath. (This is a blood covenant and cannot be broken) as Isaiah 54:9 tells us For as I have sworn. We should live in such a perfect love that we couldn't even imagine, His failing or forgetting us. Christ had died for us and God in His great love is striving to get us to forget that there ever was ever sin between His heart and ours. I'm not saying it God is in His work and God is not a liar. (C)He promises us His protecting care (Isaiah 54:17). There will be enemies, there will be temptations. God wants our spirit, soul, and body to be preserved blameless unto His coming 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Preserved means to guard from loss or injury by keeping your eye on God. This corresponds with the declaration of Jesus in Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpent's and scorpion's, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. This simply means God will protect us from all the sicknesses and crippling diseases of the devil. It doesn't include the category of suffering that Jesus suffered for righteousness sake. (D)He promises us His own righteousness. Jesus is made unto us righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30) But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God--and righteousness and sanctification and redemption-- We receive the gift of righteousness Roman 5:17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justified Romans 8:33-34 (33) Who shall bring a charge against God's Elect? It is God who justifies. (34) Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, Who also makes intercessions for us. (WOW) I have accepted God's gift of righteousness. Who then can charge me with unrighteousness? (F) Considerations that will help rid us of fear, The fear of torments. (1)Now the devil's fears are ALWAYS falsehoods/lies. And if lies they cannot harm. If fear come from Satan, then we can conclude there isn't nothing to fear. (2)Fear is dangerous, It turns into fact the thing we fear. it creates evil just as Faith creates good.(3)The remedy for fear is faith & love. 1 John 4:17-18 (17) Love has been perfected among us in this; that we may have boldness in the day of judgement; because as He is, so are we in this world. (18) There is no fear in love. but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. Love is made perfect because we dwell in Him Who is Love 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Praise God!!!!

Psalm 4

Content in God's Care 1) Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness? You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2) How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood?... 3) but know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him. 4) Be angry, & do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, & be still. 5) Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord. 6) There are many who say, " who will show us any good?" Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. 7) You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain & wine increased. 8) I will both lie down in peace, & sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. It is really good that we can be released of our stress/distress. God has mercy on the righteous & hears our prayers. He hears us when we call upon Him. How may times can we lay down & become still? Not to offend in this fast paste world we live end. It would be wonderful if we would just be still. I would love to have this stillness, to slow down & rejoice in the Lord. He is our joy, He lifts our heart to enjoy. To live in safety, peace, & true rest. Getting true rest does help a great deal with stress. And peace on top of that. Wow! And then to know we are safe! Praise God!! He is wonderful! Come on in to His presents & find joy, peace, sleep, & rest. That is where He wants us to be!! God Bless All of You!! And enjoy the Lord! Rev. Londa Picard

Why Did Jesus fold the Napkin?

Why Did Jesus Fold The Napkin??? This is very interesting. I had never heard it before. Why did Jesus fold the napkin? Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection?The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded and was placed at the head of that stony coffin. 1. Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, "They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!" 3. Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. 4. The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. 5. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in. 6. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side. Is that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes!In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished. Now if the master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, "I'm done". But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because..........The folded napkin meant, "I'm coming back!"He Is Coming Back!!! Sometimes earthly problems can be overwhelming but as you look to Jesus, He will strengthen your heart with His wonderful love and heavenly grace. This was e-mailed to me. I do not know who the writer is but, it is worth reading!!!

Doing good, right, & true before the Lord

2 Chronicles 31:20-21 20) Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah, & he did what was good & right & true before the Lord his God. 21) And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God; in the law & in the commandment, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart. so he prospered. What did it mean that Hezekiah seek God with all his heart? Hezekiah didn't half seek God, or did it half heartily. He seek God with all his heart. He gave his all & did right, good, & true before the Lord. Hezekiah could used the excuse that his father didn't teach him. Hezekiah father was an ungodly King. Hezekiah loved God & wanted to do right, good, & true. Hezekiah destroyed all of the pagan shrines & gods that Judah had gotten into. Hezekiah was determined to honor God!! Colossians 3:23-25 23) And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord & not to men, 24) knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. 25) But he who does wrong will he repaid for what he has done, & there is no partiality. We should be determined to honor God. Not with lip service but, with our hearts. Just like Hezekiah did. Hezekiah was blessed for honoring God. What we should say is what Jesus said for us to do. Look at Matthew 5:37 but let your Yes be Yes & your no, No. For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. We need to develop a reputation of excellence in all that we do. Give God your best & always do your best for His Glory as Hezekiah did. Don't lower your standards. With an excellence reputation people will want to work with you, for you, & send others to you as they know you're whole-heartily that they can trust you! In work do it unto the Lord, give it your best. Bring honor unto God for this. God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, & the Holy Spirit will be pleased. You will have a life of excellence. Don't settle for just existence when you can have excellence! In Christ Rev. Londa Picard

1 Peter 1:3

Salvation Brings Joy in Suffering 3) Blessed be the God & Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who accourding to HIS ABUNDANT MERCY HAS BEGOTTEN US AGAIN TO A LIVING HOPE THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD, So Jesus Christ has regenerated us. And the Hope (faith) that Jesus Christ is at the right hand of God. That our trails will be less & we can rejoice in them. I know at times it is hard to go through trails but, God has regenerated us and given us abundant mercy. Always look to God the Father, Jesus Christ the son, & the Holy Spirit as there is hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is ALIVE!!