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September 2008 Newsletter
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Shine On "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a
peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath
called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:" |
Bold Bible Living
Boldness is a result of confidence which is a result of trust and
believing in the Word of God. |
July/August 2008 Newsletter
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Our Race for the Prize
What is the “prize of the high calling in Christ,” that the believer
presses toward? |
Salvation
God has lovingly provided a means for all people to have an eternal
relationship with Him. |
An Issue of Trust
[B]elieving comes by hearing the word of God . . .God Almighty has said,
PROVE ME NOW HEREWITH |
June 2008 Newsletter
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Four Commands to
the Born Again One . . . God emphasizes some significant points in
how to walk dynamically for Him via the rare use of the command voice in
Chapter Six. |
"Reflections"
a poem by Tom West
I’ve looked into mirrors all of my life,
Of the reflections some were good, but mostly confusion, doubt, worry
and strife. |
May 2008 Newsletter
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How's My Driving I learned
some valuable lessons about the Christian walk. Just like “walking”
communicated to the people of Jesus Christ’s day as an idiom of how to
live life, so “driving on the freeway of life” helped to teach me . . . |
Serving The Lord In
Prayer Jesus Christ established a priority of taking time to pray.
Of all the men on earth, Jesus Christ had the greatest demands on his
time and life. He prepared himself for each new day . . . |
April 2008 Newsletter
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Your Faith The truth is that
every move of God, from the most unique miracles to the daily
fulfillment of written promises, begins with His promise. . . . By
comparison, our one small act of believing – saying “yes” to His promise
. . . |
Boldness
This particular “boldness” comes into play in the successful outreach of
moving God’s Word over the world and is also crucial in the successful believing
walk of a believer. |
February/March 2008 Newsletter
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God's
Confession & Man's Confession There are many wonderful promises
awaiting the believer. God honors His Word confessed with believing
lips. |
God's Grace in Action
My life has definitely been affected by the humility and simple
believing of those in India. Their desire to serve the one true God and
live for Him is quite evident . . . |
Janaury 2008 Newsletter
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The Hope Set Before Us
No greater expectation can a person have than the hope of Christ coming
to gather the saints to be ever with the Lord. |
Epaphras There is one person who
is barely mentioned in the Scriptures, but still offers us a good
example of someone who has a heart to serve and minister to the saints. |
November/December, 2007 Newsletter
| Seed
You and I came out of one egg and one seed that is smaller than the
dot on the letter “i.” Yet, we believe it. We accept it. . . . |
Miracle at Grace Ranch
This is an account of God’s protection and great care for His people. . . . It appeared that there was
no firefighting air support, no fire trucks entering the area and there were
fires raging . . . |
October, 2007 Newsletter
September, 2007 Newsletter
| Strategies
Success does not just happen. Accomplishments do not just drop out of
the sky. Fulfillment in life results from well planned strategies. |
Let Your Believing Soar
. . .[O]ur Father longs for His children to manifest power for
abundant living in these OUR TIMES “that we should be…to the praise
of the glory of his grace.” (VPW) |
August, 2007 Newsletter
| In God's Family - A Letter
It is thrilling to see the Word of God being lived in the family of
God. . . . It blesses me to see the believers in the family of God . . .
working together, enjoying recreation activities together, hanging out
together, sharing hearts together . . . |
Heart Gardening
The heart is the center of our life. It reveals our life dreams, it is where
we believe. From it comes the "issues of life." It is where we trust in the
Lord or do not trust in the Lord. It is where we decide . . . |
July, 2007 Newsletter
| Walking While We Wait
What God desires of us now is simply that our lives be a reflection,
a declaration, of what He has already done. |
Community Service
Embracing the Father’s desire will open our lives to genuine
service to our community. |
June, 2007 Newsletter
May, 2007 Newsletter
| The Anointing
Our quest in this article is to understand the Biblical meaning of
the word “anointing.” It must be a big deal, because David . . . |
Languages of the Bible
This
article is a brief introduction to the history of the three languages and how
they interact in Biblical study. |
April, 2007 Newsletter
| Living on Resurrection Ground
When we talk about resurrected ground we are talking about a
spiritual reality, that has more significance than where we physically
live now. |
Words
A Poem by Ken Petty |
March, 2007 Newsletter
| We Can Be Confident
Do you have any hope that life can be any different than it has been
and that there is still the possibility that things can change—for the
better?! Or have you succumbed to the thinking that negativity is the
status quo? |
The Lord Jesus Christ
To know him is to tap into the more abundant life in all its facets.
To identify with him is to bring the promises of God into our lives. |
February, 2007 Newsletter
January, 2007 Newsletter
| The Joy of Godly Giving
"These
things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that
your joy might be full."
John 15:11
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What a Deal
It is very humbling to be reminded of what it took to obtain this
wonderful family business, we serve in. |
December, 2006 Newsletter
| A Love to Behold
No event in the annals of history, no movies ever produced, no books ever
written, nothing, can compare to . . . |
We Know For Sure That . . .
We can live with great confidence and boldness knowing what we know
for sure!.
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November, 2006 Newsletter
| Sola
Scriptura
“My conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will
not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor
safe. Here I stand, I cannot do other wise. God help me. Amen.” |
Grow in Grace
"Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with
salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man."
Colossians 4:6 |
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The First Thanksgiving Proclamation
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October, 2006 Newsletter
| A New Creation
To explain this new creation condition inside a person lets consider
a wall. . . But what gives strength to that wall is . . . |
As a New Creation in Christ
When you get up in the morning …When you wash your face and get
dressed …When you eat your meals … |
September, 2006 Newsletter
Relationships
It’s not money and power that gives us success but rather having a
relationship with the Father and living within the love that made it
available. |
PRIDE Versus HUMBLENESS
God’s Word speaks pointedly on the difference between pride and
humbleness. |
August, 2006 Newsletter
| The Pursuit of Happiness
As we step out in the pursuit of happiness, God gives us sign posts
in His Word--practical keys, so we don’t stumble along the way. |
Seek and Hide God's Word
God’s Word refers to seeking Him early and then hiding Him and His
Word in our hearts. |
July, 2006 Newsletter
Living Sacrifices
What about my spouse and family
if I am married? Or what about my job, my hobbies . . . |
The Art of Believing
Here are some
quotes and verses to help you to develop the art of believing. |
June, 2006 Newsletter
| According To His Own Purpose
With purpose; we can move "mountains" when we know where we
are going. Otherwise, we are like a ship without a rudder, bound to
drift aimlessly. |
Cause and Effect
Let’s break down this simple axiom and then look at “causes and
effects” in God’s Word. |
May, 2006 Newsletter
April, 2006 Newsletter
| He Had to Go
He had to go. He lovingly laid down his life knowing God his Father
would raise him the 3rd day. |
God's Word Over the World
No greater event exists for man, than to be saved from death and to
be made whole . . . |
You Too
[T]he following will help explain how we can have fulfillment in
another’s work. |
March, 2006 Newsletter
February, 2006 Newsletter
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Yea and Amen
As God’s glory, we need to rise up in our minds to say
what God’s Word says about us and not waver on it. |
Integrity
Psalm 41:12:
And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me
before thy face for ever. |
January, 2006 Newsletter
December, 2005 Newsletter
November, 2005 Newsletter
October, 2005 Newsletter
| As Jesus Christ Is
One dynamic section in God’s Word that affords us great learning
and therefore energetic walking results is I John |
Neither Know We What To Do
". . .Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set
yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD . .
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September, 2005 Newsletter
| Receive, Retain, . . .
We need to remember the aim of education is action.
After receiving and retaining so much, it is time for releasing. |
Keeping Your Life in Perspective
When ever 9/11 is mentioned it evokes deep emotions.
It is just like December 7, 1941. |
I Choose
I know
many times we are challenged by circumstances that are overwhelming but we
still can determine how we will respond to them. For example . . . |
August, 2005 Newsletter
July, 2005 Newsletter
Inside Job
God has done the greatest “inside job” of all time
. . . We are what the Word of God says we are . . . |
The Right Motivation
There are many things that motivate people to act. . .
. Through His Word He put everything in life in its proper place. |
June, 2005 Newsletter
May, 2005 Newsletter
April, 2005 Newsletter
| Expectations
The importance of expectations cannot be denied. It initiates action and produces results in the future. |
A
Lesson of Deliverance from Job
. . . 3 responses by Job identify important traits
that provided Job’s deliverance and blessing in the end. |
March, 2005 Newsletter
The Written Word Coming Alive
When the Word of God is spoken on the lips of believing something
dynamically exciting occurs. |
A Done Deal
When all is said and done by man and God, what remains
is the most loving relationship ever devised. |
February, 2005 Newsletter
| Some Good Questions
What is behind what you do? What motivates you? We hear so many times, we
are what we believe. Out of the heart come the issues of life. |
What Did the Word Say
Our minds and hearts are designed to hold and meditate upon the
scriptures . . . |
January, 2005 Newsletter
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The Glory of God in Us
Man’s glory is vain. No matter how magnificent it may
appear it is only temporary at best and cannot last. In contrast . . . |
Standing Because We Are Seated
As sanctified born again ones we fully identify with Christ in all
that he did even to the extent of being seated at the right hand of God. |
December, 2004 Newsletter
November, 2004 Newsletter
Our Response
You and I are challenged to choose the wisdom of the world or God’s
Word. |
It is a Good Thing
. . . as believers, we recognize
that thanksgiving should be a daily expression. It should be an essential part
of our life. |
October, 2004 Newsletter
| Total Forgiveness
The valuable truth of total forgiveness is most
important as we have a relationship with God and a relationship with
others. |
Putting on the Mind of Christ to Serve
In order to receive the benefits from knowing God’s
Word as well as to help others realize these benefits, we need to take
action on the Word. |
September, 2004 Newsletter
August, 2004 Newsletter
| Discipline- A Lost Art
If man is not disciplined enough to seek the true
standard of life-- the love of God--he becomes victim of the fruits of
the adversary who opposes the love of God. |
Daily Fellowship with Believers
They studied the Word together,
ate together and prayed together. They believed who they were in Christ
and as a result the Word spread like wildfire. |
July, 2004 Newsletter
June, 2004 Newsletter
May, 2004 Newsletter
The Third Time
The power of God living in them was important for them
to remember. It is vital for every believer to recognize this
truth! |
Our Daily Fellowship With The Father
Time is one of the most important aspects of a
relationship. The more time we put into this relationship . . . |
April, 2004 Newsletter
| The Possibilities with God
Going beyond what is normal for man to do takes a
higher power. The higher power who can do the impossible is our Heavenly
Father God. |
Resurrection Ground
There is a wonderful declaration in God's Word that
places us on resurrection ground.
Without It . . .
The one critical act that man can be extremely thankful for is that God
raised Jesus Christ from the dead! |
March, 2004 Newsletter
The Lord Jesus Christ
God gave him this title because Jesus Christ did
something no other man had ever been able to do . . . |
The Cry of Victory
In no way did God turn His eyes away from His son and
forsake him during his most trying hour. The truth of the Scriptures
declares that . . . |
February, 2004 Newsletter
| Job's and Our Deliverance
Job’s deliverance offers a perceptive point of
learning, so that we too can walk with God’s deliverance in our life. |
Diligently Seek
God looks forward to delivering His people. All we have to do is believe and
diligently seek Him to get the results. |
January, 2004 Newsletter
| Christian
The focus of Christians should be the indwelling
Christ and what that represents. . . Inside us is the existence of an
eternal life spirit that has . . . |
Anticipation
I am like anyone else when it comes to expectations
for future happiness. It makes a big difference on how I live my life
today. |
December, 2003 Newsletter
| Ministering to Your Believing
The simple truth of getting results from God is to
believe. God’s love, grace and mercy offers man unlimited power and
acceptance. All man has to do is believe. |
God's Excessive Goodness
He goes to the extreme to express His love and care
for us |
November, 2003 Newsletter
| It
Does Not Get Any Better Than This
Can you think of a better Father? Can you imagine a
better relationship than sonship? Have you found a better power source
than holy spirit . . . |
Treasure in Earthen Vessels
We come in all sizes, shapes and colors; but what is
most important is the treasure God puts in us when we are born again of
God’s spirit. |
October, 2003 Newsletter
| Are You Saved Brother
After learning and growing in God’s Word, I found
out what being saved was and its significance. |
The Love of God
The love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can
ever tell;
It goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell; |
September, 2003 Newsletter
| God's Passion in Life
In spite of all the obstacles, His true passion was
manifested as recorded in the Gospel of John. |
Perfect
If our desire is for perfection, look no further than
God and His Word. |
August, 2003 Newsletter
| Why
Are We Tempted
The Word of God declares we are sons of God, born
again of incorruptible seed, complete in Christ with many wonderful
spiritual realities. The Word of God also declares who the devil is and
his purposes . . . |
You
and God
Our opportunity now is to realize that our fellowship
begins once we are born again. We can now walk and talk with Him.
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July, 2003 Newsletter
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That I May Really Know Him - II
God’s intentions are not to hide his love and grace,
but to fully make them know to man so he can always remember who he is
in Christ.
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Who Is Jesus Christ
Behold the lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of
the world. John 1:29. |
March, 2003 Newsletter
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That I May Really Know Him
But I wonder how many Christians in the Body of Christ
really know him. Who really is our lord and savior Jesus Christ?
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The
Name
What a joy and privilege to learn and grow in
understanding all we can ascertain of the significance and power
represented in the son of God’s names |
February, 2003 Newsletter
Shouldn't be a Secret Anymore
God preannounced many things He would do to bless man;
But there was one important truth He kept secret until it was revealed
in the Church Epistles as the mystery of Christ.
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January, 2003 Newsletter
December, 2002 Newsletter
Holy Days & Holidays
It is interesting to note that the word
"holiday" comes from "holy day." A holy day was
meant to be a time set apart for worshipping God and recognizing His
delivering work. |
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O praise the
Lord, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people.
For His merciful kindness is great toward us:
and the truth of the Lord endureth forever:
Praise ye the Lord.
Psalms 117:1 & 2 |
November, 2002 Newsletter
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September, 2002 Newsletter
| I Choose What To Remember
Our challenge is what will we choose to
remember. The Psalmist had this dilemma. Psalm 77:6-13:
I call to remembrance my song in the night . . . |
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August, 2002 Newsletter
July, 2002 Newsletter

Wanting To Know More
Many people will study a little of the Bible and are
full and comfortable with what they know. . . . Hopefully as God's
children we never tire of "feasting on the riches of His
grace."
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RIGHT ON
It is no fun being wrong. This is especially true when
you think you were right to begin with
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June, 2002 Newsletter

Quench Not
To quench is to extinguish or put out a fire. God
implies the holy spirit in us is as a fire and should not be
dampened. |
The
Imperative Mood
When God uses the imperative mood we should
take attention to what He desires for us to do. |
May, 2002 Newsletter

Power Packed
What a privilege and honor to walk with the Heavenly
Father by exercising His gift within us. |
Honor
Honor is to place high value or high importance on someone or
something. It is an attitude, or a response of the heart toward someone who is
deeply treasured. |
April, 2002 Newsletter
March, 2002 Newsletter
Focus on the Purpose of the Ages
Of all of God's purposes, He has designated His son Jesus Christ to be
the most meaningful.
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God Makes A Point
"Now if Christ be preached that He arose from the dead, how say some among
you that there is no resurrection of the dead?" |
February, 2002 Newsletter
Wisdom Speaks
The words we speak are so vitally important. We want them to be wise
words, powerful words, faithful words, healing words and joyful words.
How can we accomplish this?
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WHY?
For when we were yet without strength, in due
time Christ died for the ungodly.
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January, 2002 Newsletter
Our Future Inheritance, Rewards and
Crowns
The most exciting expectation the born again believer has is the return of
our lord and savior Jesus Christ and his gathering of the saints to be with
him and God for eternity. |
December, 2001 Newsletter
November, 2001 Newsletter
The Door
"No greater mischief can happen to a
Christian people, than to have God's Word taken from them, or versified
[change into another written form such as a poem], so that they no
longer have it pure and clear. God grant we and our descendents be not
witnesses of such a calamity." - Martin Luther |
The First Thanksgiving Proclamation
It Is A Good Thing
It is a good thing to give thanks unto
the Lord, |
October, 2001 Newsletter
September, 2001 Newsletter

"Little Children"
God uses a special term of endearment to encourage us to
worthy endeavors
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The First Adam and the Last Adam
Jesus Christ is ascribed a number of names and
titles throughout God's Word . . . Here is a partial list . . . |
August, 2001 Newsletter
Jesus Christ's Occupation
Jesus Christ could have been just about
anything he wanted to be. He demonstrated many skills and abilities that
would qualify him to excel in many occupations.
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Doulos for God
Definition--One bound to serve. One whose will and capacities are wholly at the
service of another. . . |
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NOW First off, that which is in
the past is already behind us. Secondly, what is in the future is yet to
come. But what we do now . . .
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December, 2000
Newsletter
Joy to the World The greatest resource for joy entered the world some 2000 years ago. The Lord
Jesus Christ offered mankind an unparalleled experience of eternal joy. |
November, 2000 Newsletter
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