It has been busy since April, but mostly the last month or so. Went to MN with Nan & Naavah to visit relatives. Drove the truck there and back. 2 I/2 days there 2 days back. They did real well. Nan drove a good distance on the way back allowing me some decent rest time after she got accustomed to driving. She did a good job.
The church got broken into again the night we got back (4th time). The alarm worked and limited them to snatch and run but it still causes damage and they got a couple of things which keeps ya just around the insurance deductible making it not worth placing a claim.
Heading out to Egypt next week for 11 days to minister to the brethren there and to widows & orphans. We will see what the LORD will do. Please pray! It is always exhausting physically, emotionally & spiritually, but is also very rewarding. God is faithful
I won't be updating this blog until I get back from Egypt. Internet time on my phone is $15 per MB & that can add up quite quickly. I'm not sure about using local access there so I will have to wait and see about that. Phone time is $2.00 a minute so that also will be very limited if used at all.
Rev 3:11-13
Well the Lord is good and Jesus is coming soon! Keep looking up for our redemption is drawing nigh!
God Bless
P.C.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
How do I get there from here?
1Jn 4:20 If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
This verse has caused some thought and contemplation on my part over the last few days. As seems to be the case with us humans it is much easier to apply this verse to others than to myself. I can definitely see where you fall short, the hard part is identifying my need and seeing where I fall short. How does this apply to me? (Matt. 7:3-5)
Jesus explained that God’s standard of righteousness goes beyond our outward actions (although they are indicators of inward realities and are not to be ignored). He looks at and judges the inward motivations of our hearts. (1 Sam 16:7, Jer 17:10, Heb 4:13)
So I might say outwardly that I love my brother, but I may harbor malice and ill will towards them in my heart. How do I deal with that?
First of all I have to admit I am in sin, that my heart is not right, that I am not in alignment with God or His word. This is the first step of repentance. The term repentance implies that I will respond in obedience to the direction of the Holy Spirit concerning this issue. This may be the simple act of asking for forgiveness and cleansing before God (1 Jn 1:9), or the more difficult tasks of confessing my sin before others (James 5:16). or the even more difficult task of going to the individual and asking forgiveness from them (Matt 5:23-24).
J. Edwin Orr gives a good principle to govern confession: "If you sin secretly, confess secretly, admitting publicly that you need the victory but keeping details to yourself. If you sin openly confess openly to remove stumbling blocks from those whom you have hindered. If you have sinned spiritually (prayerlessness, lovelessness, and unbelief as well as their offspring, criticism, etc.) then confess to the church that you have been a hindrance."
What if I don’t feel any different? Read 1 Jn 3:18-21. This is saying that the response of obedience to God’s direction is acceptable to Him. My emotions may still condemn me but God doesn’t. He is greater than my emotions. I can have confidence in where I stand before Him because of His word. I guarantee that eventually my heart (emotions) will come into alignment with God and His word strengthening my confidence, trust, and obedience to Him and His Word.
God Bless,
P.C.
This verse has caused some thought and contemplation on my part over the last few days. As seems to be the case with us humans it is much easier to apply this verse to others than to myself. I can definitely see where you fall short, the hard part is identifying my need and seeing where I fall short. How does this apply to me? (Matt. 7:3-5)
Jesus explained that God’s standard of righteousness goes beyond our outward actions (although they are indicators of inward realities and are not to be ignored). He looks at and judges the inward motivations of our hearts. (1 Sam 16:7, Jer 17:10, Heb 4:13)
So I might say outwardly that I love my brother, but I may harbor malice and ill will towards them in my heart. How do I deal with that?
First of all I have to admit I am in sin, that my heart is not right, that I am not in alignment with God or His word. This is the first step of repentance. The term repentance implies that I will respond in obedience to the direction of the Holy Spirit concerning this issue. This may be the simple act of asking for forgiveness and cleansing before God (1 Jn 1:9), or the more difficult tasks of confessing my sin before others (James 5:16). or the even more difficult task of going to the individual and asking forgiveness from them (Matt 5:23-24).
J. Edwin Orr gives a good principle to govern confession: "If you sin secretly, confess secretly, admitting publicly that you need the victory but keeping details to yourself. If you sin openly confess openly to remove stumbling blocks from those whom you have hindered. If you have sinned spiritually (prayerlessness, lovelessness, and unbelief as well as their offspring, criticism, etc.) then confess to the church that you have been a hindrance."
What if I don’t feel any different? Read 1 Jn 3:18-21. This is saying that the response of obedience to God’s direction is acceptable to Him. My emotions may still condemn me but God doesn’t. He is greater than my emotions. I can have confidence in where I stand before Him because of His word. I guarantee that eventually my heart (emotions) will come into alignment with God and His word strengthening my confidence, trust, and obedience to Him and His Word.
God Bless,
P.C.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentines day!
John 15:13, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:6-12, 1 John 4:16 - 19, John 3:16, 2 John 1:6,
God Bless P.C.
God Bless P.C.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Time to comment on last blog.
The Bible Innerency conference was great. The speakers were informative and encouraging. If you missed it I think you can purchase copies. I think you can get the messages at www.itdstore.com/store/products_new.php. It is really important in these last days that we are well grounded in the Word of God. Check out the following verses.
Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:11, & 2Tim. 2:15.
Too bad for Cardinals fans. Sympathies and condolences to you. Unfortunately I didn't hear any praise extended to our Lord and Savior Jesus. It's possible I missed it, it's possible the media succeeded in cutting it out, or it just didn't happen. To bad.
The world scene continues to be quite a mess. Finances seem to be the leading story. There are a lot of other issues tied into this issue that have to do with religious freedom, national defense, Israel, Islam, the middle east. abortion, health care, it is just amazing.
I'm listening to old Larry Norman tunes as I write this. There are some good reminders that we are temporary sojourners here and that Jesus is coming!
What an unsettling Bball season. It looks like major changes coming to the Suns. I suppose that it won't be worse than what it is now.
Remember to invite to the wedding. As the bride you've been given the Right to Invite! Rev. 22:17
God Pless
P.C.
Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:11, & 2Tim. 2:15.
Too bad for Cardinals fans. Sympathies and condolences to you. Unfortunately I didn't hear any praise extended to our Lord and Savior Jesus. It's possible I missed it, it's possible the media succeeded in cutting it out, or it just didn't happen. To bad.
The world scene continues to be quite a mess. Finances seem to be the leading story. There are a lot of other issues tied into this issue that have to do with religious freedom, national defense, Israel, Islam, the middle east. abortion, health care, it is just amazing.
I'm listening to old Larry Norman tunes as I write this. There are some good reminders that we are temporary sojourners here and that Jesus is coming!
What an unsettling Bball season. It looks like major changes coming to the Suns. I suppose that it won't be worse than what it is now.
Remember to invite to the wedding. As the bride you've been given the Right to Invite! Rev. 22:17
God Pless
P.C.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Gideon dinner & stuff
Went to the Pastor Appreciation dinner sponsored by the Gideon's last night. I really do love that organization. The testimonies of what God's Word in the lives of those who recieve Bibles is always way cool! It's also cool to see these older people who have been diligent in pursuing Jesus and ministering for an extended period of time. Pray that God will bring more young men into this organization. They could use it.
Checked out the whitehouse.gov website yesterday. I'm not gonna comment on anything specific there but it is pretty interesting to look at. One can see the direction this country is headed under our new administration and some of the possible impact it will have regarding our freedoms as believers.
I'm looking forward to the Innerancy of the Word conference at Tri-City this weekend. The Word of God is under attack like it has never been before and I think this is a timely conference. Great blessings are expected. See you there.
I pray that God will use the platform of the Super bowl to exalt Himself. Even though I am not much of a Cardinals fan (nominal fair weather fan) I would still like to see them win. I have nothing against the Steelers but they have won a number of times already. I would like it to be a good game whoever wins.
Col. 3:17
God Bless
Checked out the whitehouse.gov website yesterday. I'm not gonna comment on anything specific there but it is pretty interesting to look at. One can see the direction this country is headed under our new administration and some of the possible impact it will have regarding our freedoms as believers.
I'm looking forward to the Innerancy of the Word conference at Tri-City this weekend. The Word of God is under attack like it has never been before and I think this is a timely conference. Great blessings are expected. See you there.
I pray that God will use the platform of the Super bowl to exalt Himself. Even though I am not much of a Cardinals fan (nominal fair weather fan) I would still like to see them win. I have nothing against the Steelers but they have won a number of times already. I would like it to be a good game whoever wins.
Col. 3:17
God Bless
Monday, January 26, 2009
Wow!
I added a FREE new feature that is pretty cool. It's called reftagger. What it does is; if I reference a Bible verse and put it's "address" into the blog such as John 3:16, and you put your mouse on it, it will put the verse in a balloon allowing the reader to read that particular verse or verses. If you are interested in adding this feature to your blog it is very easy to do you can get it and the instructions for adding it at reftagger.com. Jude 24-25.
God Bless
God Bless
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