January 2012 – Newsletter
January 2012
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19
Hello Dear Hearts,
Yes, the Lord is doing a NEW THING and we do know it. We are living in a new age, with the explosion of knowledge prophesied by the Lord, the Gospel is being preached in an unprecedented way. Satellite, satellite dishes, the computer- internet, smart phones, Droid, iPads, everything everywhere God is using to proclaim His love through Jesus Christ. He is making a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. He is reaching those who have never heard the name of Jesus.
The Jesus Film, as of this date, has been translated into 1121 languages. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s project “My Hope” is using an innovative way with television in individual’s homes. It’s “one on one evangelism,” in Africa, Latin America and Asia. They are reaching millions around the world. The exceloration of spreading the Gospel is mind boggling.
We are actually witnessing prophecy unfolding before our eyes. And just as my slogan on my letterhead is, “winning the world for Jesus, one person at a time”.
I would like to share the adapted version of Loren Eiseley’s “The Star Thrower”
An old man had a habit of early morning walks on the beach. One day, after a storm, he saw a human figure in the distance moving like a dancer. As he came closer he saw that it was a young woman and she was not dancing but was reaching down to the sand, picking up a starfish and very gently throwing it into the ocean.
Christmas 2011
The angel Gabriel said to Mary, “And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS…The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the SON OF GOD.” Luke 1:31, 35.
Hello Dear Hearts,
For four hundred years the people of Israel had heard nothing from God. And then — silence was shattered by the supernatural visitation of angels! Gabriel appeared to Zacharias in the temple, then to Mary. The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream; and on the night of Jesus’ birth the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds tending their flocks. “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
The angels brought more than a glimmer of hope into a dark world, it was hope personified. “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOUR, who is Christ the Lord.” “Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the new born King; peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! “
November 2011
“Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving and pay your vows to the Most High…He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors me, and to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of the Lord.” Psalm 50:4,23 NASB
Hello Dear Ones,
This is the month our hearts turn to Thanksgiving to God. The early Pilgrims at Plymouth, in 1621, had a feast ,with ninety native Americans, to celebrate God’s goodness and provision for a bountiful harvest. There was also an even earlier Thanksgiving Celebration in Virginia in 1607, again to offer praise and Thanksgiving to God.
That is how our country began; our people prayed, trusted and honored God from the inception. This was the very foundation of our country, faith in Almighty God. Though we as a nation have strayed, there is still a mighty presence of believers with a clarion call to repent of our sins and once again glorify our Heavenly Farther.
Around the globe we see nation after nation in revolt and collapse. Even in America we are witnessing economic distress threatening to crack our financial foundations, just as clearly as the recent earthquake fractured the Washington Monument. However, instead of fear gripping our hearts, we have God’s Word to stand on. Philippians 4;:6, tells us, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God, and the peace of God which passes understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Bill would allow prayer to return to schools – WND
A proposal by a Florida state lawmaker to allow “inspirational” messages, including prayer, on a voluntary basis at some school events is drawing the opposition of several major lobby groups on legislative issues, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Anti-Defamation League.
The proposal from Sen. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, would allow districts to adopt resolutions that allow prayer of invocation or benediction at secondary school events if they are at the discretion of the student government, given by student volunteers and do not involve school personnel.
“The purpose of this act is to provide for the solemnization and memorialization of secondary school events and ceremonies, and this act is not intended to advance or endorse any religion or religious belief,” said the proposal, which this week was approved 4-1 by the Senate PreK-12 Committee.
Though the measure still has multiple legislative hurdles, Siplin hopes it will pass this year.
But ADL lawyer David Barkey, according Gannett’s News-Press, condemned the plan for advancing religion.
“It coerces religion in violation of the Establishment Clause,” said Barkey.
And Ron Bilboa of the ACLU said Silpin’s idea would put religious expression up for a popular vote among students, and that isn’t allowed.
“We must guard against the promotion or endorsement of one particular set of religious beliefs over others,” he declared.
Siplin, whose proposal is supported by a companion bill in the House, has higher hopes.
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