Now Confirmed--Teenagers ARE From Another Planet! but So Am I!

 

                                                             
       How on earth can what seems to be an normal afternoon turn into one filled with anger and arguments?
Turn on a dime? There seems to be some elusive dynamic that  is exhibited from time to time that has to do with alien beings, mis-interpreted feelings, and a broken volume control! In all of the speakers at the same time the volume control will become severely disabled. Something happens when a plain old "earth man"
interjects from time to time, and what seemed to be a promising solution from one point of view, instead becomes the catalyst for multiple infringements of the peace.
       So after reviewing the options, the "earth man" realizes that all of the beings involved, whether they be from earth or some alien world, must agree to peacefully co-exist before the universe implodes! The "black hole, energy sucking dark star" must be gone! The peace of Christ Jesus must come!

       "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

A Mighty Fortress In The Mountains - - Gods' Protection! -- Israels' Security!

   "As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore."--Psalm 125:2.  God is so good to His people! What a protector and provider, a healer and helper! As Christians we have so much to thank the Jewish race for. Christ our King came through the lineage of David
of the tribe of Judah. Why is our present administration seeming to turn  their backs on our only true ally in the Middle East? Also, Israel is the only true democracy in the region. Could it be that they actually side with the anti-semites and would like to see Israel destroyed? Or are they just naive enough to believe that we just need more dialogue and things will work out?
     Hamas and Hezbollah have both vowed to destroy the Jews, Hezbollah is supported by both Iran and Syria. And we have all seen Irans' President Achmadenijad on the airwaves promising Israels' annihilation,
and denying the past Holocaust!
     The United States is damning themselves by turning their backs. God will do mighty wonders on Israels' behalf. And if they choose to act unilateraly against their enemies so be it! They have every right to defend themselves!! GOD BLESS ISRAEL!
     "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper who love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces." Psalm 122:6-7

We All Need To Pray For Our Country!

Franklin Graham: “We Need God’s Help”

Prayer is Crucial to the Healing of America


On May 6, National Day of Prayer, Franklin Graham will help lead us in praying for our nation. As the 2010 Honorary Chairman of this event, he explains why our country needs prayer and how we, as followers of Christ, can help bring healing to our land.



By Joy Allmond

“When Shirley Dobson asked me to do this, I was honored. On that day (May 6), we will focus our prayers toward our nation and our nation’s leaders,” said Franklin Graham. “God commands us to pray for those in authority, and the Bible teaches that all authority is given by Him.”

Regardless of party affiliation, Graham says it’s time to stop tearing one another apart. He also urges all followers of Christ to intercede on behalf of our great nation. “We need civility, and we need God’s help. Without God’s help, our nation will not stand.”

While any people disagree with the way our nation is being managed, Graham believes the next election is not the answer to our nation’s problems. “We need to be praying now. God can change the hearts of our leaders. Nothing is too hard for Him. Whether you agree or disagree with our president or a particular political party, respect that God put them there for this season. Pray that God would guide them and direct them according to His will and purpose.”

To accomplish this, he says that we must pray in the name of Jesus, just as the Bible instructs. “He shed his blood, died on the cross, and was buried for our sins. Now, He is alive and sits at the right hand of God the Father in heaven. We have access to go directly before the throne of grace, taking our petitions directly before the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.”

Watch as Franklin Graham challenges us to join in prayer for our nation:

On May 6, people from all over they nation will join together in churches as well as other public places, praying for our nation and those in authority over us. Graham urges everyone to participate in this day of prayer.

“Visit the National Day of Prayer Web site, find out where people are praying and join them. I’ll be in Washington, come up there if you want,” he said. “But, wherever you are, please participate in corporate prayer and pray for our nation.”

“I want to see our nation humble herself, confess sin before God, and ask for His forgiveness. If we, as a nation, did that, we would see healing come to our country.”

*The National Day of Prayer was signed into law as a national observance in 1952 by President Harry Truman. Since then, Americans from multiple backgrounds have been overcoming differences to join together and pray for our nation.

"The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him" Nahum 1:7

Teenagers --- Are They From Another Planet?

                                                                   

    
 I have decided that, though teens may not be from another planet, it sure seems that way at times! Our daughter will be 14 before too long, so we are not far into these teen years. But, what a change from the
little girl into a blossoming young lady! And dealing with the personality difference is quite an adjustment.
She doesn't want my help on quite as many things these days, which sometimes hurts my feelings until I realize she has to be her own person and, I won't be there to always fall back on as she ages. I will try my best to step back and let her make her own life, as she should, it's pretty difficult though! Not to mention that we seem to argue more. I have to realize that, as her own person, she will not always see eye to eye with my views. We have done our best to bring her up with Christian values, she knows the Lord and we have to be able to understand that He is guiding and looking after her, as He does all of His followers.
   " Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6.

What Is Love?

   

 "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him." 1st John 4: 8&9.

     The word love conjours up a whole list of metaphors, and a stirring of various feelings in most peolpes hearts. But what is it? Is it giving up your life for someone, as Jesus did for us? Is it giving a neighbor a helping hand?  Is it donating money or time to a homeless shelter; seeing a newborn baby in all their innocence?  Love is all of the above and more. So why do we at times act in such un-lovable ways? Do we consciously choose to be un-lovable? At times this may be the case, at other times we may simply be unaware we have acted inappropriately, in our haste perhaps.
     Let us strive to be more aware of the others in and around our lives and to step lightly so as try to leave a positive and lasting impact!

No More Tears

My best friend's mom died on Monday - it was a head on collision and she lived out of state. My poor friend is grieving now and wondering why - why God? That really tests our faith when we cannot understand why our loving God would allow such a situation to happen to us! She called me last night and she said she is angry at God - you see I lost my mom suddenly too, but natural causes, a massive stroke. My mom also lived out of state - tears, so many tears, such heartache. All I can do is pray, and pray and pray for my friend, for me, for this world we live in. Some day there will be no more tears, no more sorrow, some day we will know, some day!!!!

He is Risen! Happy Easter!

  "On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; HE IS RISEN!" Luke 24:1-6.
   Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Death could not hold our Saviour! Death has no hold over we believers either. On this most special of all days, let us hold the KING OF KINGS, and LORD OF LORDS in our highest esteem. Let us truly approach His throne with a prayerful and worshipful spirit!
  Happy Easter!!

Crucify Him!

                                                                    


  "But they cried out, Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him. Pilate said unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. Then he delivered Him unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led Him away." John 19:15-16.
    How fortunate we as believers are. To have someone who loved us enough to die for us! And not just anyone...the very real Son of God. Sent to suffer punishment on our behalf, that we deserved not Him.
   "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13. Not only is He our Saviour, but He calls us His friends! Better yet, we who have accepted His offer of salvation, get to spend eternity with Christ in God! Remember He has risen. Death could not hold Him And He is at the right hand of the Father interceding for we poor mortals!  " He is not here, but is risen: remember how He spoke to you when He was in Galilee, saying, The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again." Luke 24:6-7. Praise God for the third day!
    On this Good Friday, let us reflect on the cost Christ paid. In His humaness He felt all the pain and disgrace that was meant for us. Thank you Jesus! Thank you Father God! Thank you Holy Spirit!