SWEEP

Our very close friend, Diane Roark, felt God leading her to develop Bible games to Sweep the Word in Every Earthly Place (SWEEP)! www.sweeptheword.com Please spread the word about this website and be praying that God can do some amazing things through her humble efforts and obedience to God.

Diane has lived through many extremely difficult situations. When her son, Caleb, was so sick and his shunt was failing, I witnessed her calm spirit and enormous amount of faith. Despite all the obstacles that the enemy has thrown towards her, she continues to love her God and serve Him mightily!

You can read about some of these in the Resources section on the website. We pray God will continue to use her life stories to bring Him All the glory!

Is it hard for you to wait on God?

Lately, I have been struggling with being patient with God in my requests. I find myself not wanting to keep asking God for certain requests because it "seems" like nothing is happening. I have been praying for several people in my life for many years and I have been growing weary in trusting God for these precious souls. Is He not in control? Am I disobeying by not trusting Him? Was it an accident that I found these words from E. Elliot today? I don't think so!


"Be persuaded, timid soul, that He has loved you too much to cease loving you..." (Keep A Quiet Heart by E. Elliot)

"To want what we don't have is impatience, for one thing, and it is to mistrust God. Is He not in complete control of all circumstances, events and conditions? If some are beyond His control, He is not God...

A spirit of resistance cannot wait on God. I believe it is this spirit which is the reason for some of our greatest sufferings. Opposing the workings of the Lord in and through our "problems" only exacerbates them...

It is here and now that we must win our victories or suffer defeats. Spiritual victories are won in the quiet acceptance of ordinary events. Restlessness and impatience change nothing except our peace and joy..."


I pray that you also will be encouraged by these words and keep waiting with a patient spirit.

Do you believe in the power of prayer?

If you care about our Nation, please take the time to watch this message given by Dr. Charles Stanley.


http://www.intouch.org/broadcast/this-week-on-tv

Noisy Worship?

I listened to a song that my husband told me about and got chills. Is my worship to God noisy sometimes? How about you? If more Christians would give up the show, would more people see Christ?

Just some powerful thoughts for me and you to ponder!


Jon Foreman is lead singer in the band, Switchfoot. I believe it is based from Amos 5:21-24 and also Isaiah 1:11-17.

Click on the title to listen to it: Instead of a Show performed by Jon Foreman, Switchfoot

Lyrics: Instead of a Show

I hate all your show and pretense
The hypocrisy of your praise
The hypocrisy of your festivals
I hate all your show

Away with your noisy worship
Away with your noisy hymns
I stop up my ears when you're singin' 'em
I hate all your show

Instead let there be a flood of justice
An endless procession of righteous living, living
Instead let there be a flood of justice
Instead of a show

Your eyes are closed when you're prayin'
You sing out aloud with the band
You shine up your shoes for services
There's blood on your hands

You turned your back on the homeless
And the ones that don't fit in your plan
Quit playin' religion games
There's blood on your hands

Instead let there be a flood of justice
An endless procession of righteous living, living
Instead let there be a flood of justice
Instead of a show
I hate all your show

Let's argue this out
If your sins are blood red
Let's argue this out
You be one of the clouds
Let's argue this out
Quit fooling around

Give love to the ones who can't love at all
Give hope to the ones who've got no hope at all
Stand up for the ones who can't stand at all

I hate all your show
I hate all your show
I hate all your show
I hate all your show

Instead let there be a flood of justice
An endless procession of righteous living, living
Instead let there be a flood of justice
Instead of a show
I hate all your show

Live Web Cam of Wild Barn Owl

This is a really cool site that lets you look into a wild barn owl as she sits on her eggs that will hatch any time now.


Click here to see Molly

Enjoy!

Rough Day and God's timing

Yesterday was a pretty rough day for my sister. Of course that makes it a rough day for me and my other sister. We three sisters (I am the youngest) hurt when one of us is hurting. We lost our Dad to cancer when I was 21 and newly married (2 wks) and our mom 10 years later to cancer. We have seen a tremendous amount of pain and suffering. We three girls are all that is left to continue the Christian legacy that our parents left to us (thanks Mom and Dad!) and it has not been an easy road for us. The enemy continues to try and steal, kill and destroy but we know that Christ has won the battle and we have victory in Him! Hallelujah!

Now, back to the story. Melinda (the middle sister) logged on to read her emails yesterday and a close friend had forwarded her an email from New Way Ministries with Dr. Larry Crabb. She immediately felt God speaking directly to her. The words came at just the right time! Could this be from God? She wanted me to see God working and be encouraged and forwarded the email to me. The words spoke powerfully to me, as well.

Yes, God provided words of comfort! Sometimes when life just gets so hard, it is difficult to see God at work. I know I am not alone. When life gets tough, are you able to recognize God at work in your life? I am thankful that God continues to open our eyes to see Him at work even when the storm is raging and there seems to be little hope.

Click here to read the email from (from 66 Love Letters: A Conversation with God that Invites You into His Story by Dr. Larry Crabb, ©2009.) You have to click on Day 19


I pray that this book will encourage you as much as it is encouraging me!

May all of us who have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior struggle well as we wait in hope!

A Poem

My sister told me about a poem that her friend wrote and I wanted to share it with you. Barbara and Ed Bice started a ministry to help people overcome addictions and they have touched so many lives. I thank God for this precious couple and how He has used them over the years. I hope that her words will bless you as much as they blessed me today!


Listen (below) to Barbara read her poem about her path through life.



I pray that we will all live our lives with no regrets!