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Courageous Samuel Rebukes Disobedient King Saul
     'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw

In I Samuel Chapter 11, trouble arose. Saul has continued working on the farm and in the fields. It is as if the significance of what has happened has not as yet dawned upon him. Verse 6 - the Spirit of the Lord came upon him - now this happened in these days. Today the Holy Spirit……

It Doesn't Matter
     'Voice of Inspiration' from Andy Castro

2Corinthians10:5 AMP…and we lead every thought and purpose away captive… Next level thinking will cause you to check your every thought and take it captive until you clear it with a very high set of standards. This can be exhausting at times but very rewarding. Some things that change as you learn to take every thought through your set of standards. 1. You notice change in yourself 2. You see the world differently 3. You notice more negative and unproductive language in yourself and society. The bible is clear that the…

Have you considered Psalm 26?
     'Refreshment in Refuge' from Gina Burgess

Bible scholars point to this psalm as reflecting David’s reaction to his circumstances at the time. Another aspect scholars relate to this psalm is that David is a type of Christ (much like Psalm 22 where David cries out “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” Looking at the surface of this psalm, one would think, “How can David say all these things about himself? How can he assert his innocence when we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God?” Psalm 26:1 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and…

Spiritual Cleansing
     ''Christ in You...'' from Dale Krebbs

When you become a believer in Jesus Christ as your Savior, the guilt of your past sin that condemned you is blotted out by the shed blood of Christ. Now, the Holy Spirit begins to live in you, and begins a new creation - a new you! While you are in the flesh, the Holy Spirit begins to cleanse you of every sinful tendency by the shed blood of Jesus - sinful thoughts, sinful mind images, words and actions that are unholy. Wrong sights and images that your eyes have seen in the past, that are unholy and sinful are made to be as if they never were. Your guilt is now gone because…

Love Your Unconditional Friendships
     'Inspiration For You' from Randy Mitchell

If you've been lucky, there's been people who entered your life for the sole purpose of being your friend, mentor, lucky star, partner-in-crime, even those who share your most intimate secrets, etc. They're people you can trust explicitly, never having any intention of causing you harm, and truly wanting the best for you and your family. There's a willing, mutual bond. And like a favorite movie or place to visit, they make you feel better just being in their presence. un.con.di.tion.al is defined as: Without conditions or limitations. Well, that pretty much sums up what…

Bible and Quote - October 7-11
     'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns

O God, in the greatness of Your lovingkindness, Answer me with Your saving truth. Psalm 69:13b God gives us the will wherewith to will the truth, and for that the Lord is waiting. George MacDonald, 1824–1905 Deliver me from the mire and do not let me sink; May I be delivered from my foes and from the deep waters. Psalm 69:14 We have a great need of power of the Holy Spirit, both to sustain us in this time of trouble, and also to restrain us in our natural desire to find a way out. François Fénelon, 1651-1715, French archbishop, theologian, author…

Rooted and Established in Love
     'God's Words For US' from Cecelia Lester

“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses all knowledge— that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19 (NIV) “And I pray. . .” Paul talked to the Lord about the people who were in the Ephesian church. As Christians we have an obligation to pray for those on the front line in spiritual warfare- the pastors, the missionaries, the church…

How Big is Your Half Full Glass?
     'Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life' from Tom Kelley

The past several days have seen ample rainfall to the point of flooding here in parts of the Bluegrass. My yard has that wonderful green hue to it but it also is getting a bit long and does need some manicuring. The rain has affected other things as well. At McDonald's it has dampened the spirits of some of the workers as they see no real reason to be excited about getting off work in the early to mid afternoon. When people are disappointed they tend to get a little testy at times. That little bit of edge can spill over into service. Conquering that feeling is a matter of attitude. …

Do You Have To Go to Church to be a Christian?
     ''Winging It' from Stan Smith

We Americans live in a mostly "religious" society -- some 90% or so still believe in God in some sense or another -- but we primarily serve another deity: independence. There is nothing more important than American independence. This sounds good at the surface, but aren't we supposed to be dependent? You know, like, on God? On each other? We worship independence at least in name. And that, I'm pretty sure, is the reason for the growth in the "I'm spiritual, not religious" crowd. A growing number of people classify themselves as "spiritual" but not connected…

How to Say I love You
     'The Way' from Kevin Pauley

He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him. – John 14:21 A man approached a tzaddick, wanting to be reassured that he was on the right path. When the elder gently pointed out sins that the young man was contentedly living with, he answered, “Yeah, I know that those are probably sins, but I attend church, I provide for my wife and I don’t steal. So, I think that in the end God will accept me.” The tzaddik was nonplussed…

Comfort instead of Sorrow (11-16-10)
     'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

The Lord Will Provide! God is the great provider of all that we need. When the storm clouds seem the darkest, He sticks closest to our side. The reading which appears in the following paragraphs is taken directly from Genesis 22, verses 1 through 18. As you read, try to put yourself in Abraham's place and then feel the relief that comes when God provides! “Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, 'Abraham!' And he said, 'Here I am.' Then He said, 'Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah,…