tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4607217672193859662024-03-05T00:31:13.001-05:00Pastor Ty's BlogPastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comBlogger2950125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-69088566926587734332019-08-21T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-21T07:00:05.216-04:00Still Blogging Away
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Today is the eight-year
anniversary of writing a blog every day. In fact, today is my 2,948<sup>th</sup>
published blog. Some of you know the back story of why I started. For years I
always talked about writing a book, but never had the time. A friend challenged
me one day and asked, “How much did you write today”. Even a little but on a
consistent basis would be a good start. So, I started journaling every day. The
same friend later asked me if I was ready to be published. I had a journal not
a “book”. He asked if I ever thought of blogging. I didn’t even know what a
blog was. A week later, August 21, 2011, he set me up on blogspot, and here I
am eight years later. A lot has happened.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">In
this time period I’ve had 8 grandchildren born (and one more on the way), moved
back to the Midwest, buried my Father and Mother, left Red Bank, came to
Hopewell, walked through cancer with my wife, 3 children were married, went on
mission trips to Haiti, Brazil, and Thailand, ministered with BGEA, experienced
hurricane Sandy, 4 pneumonias, 7 Summits, preached over 400 times, prayed
constantly, laughed and cried, and had lots of God moments!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Through
all of these (and many more) life experiences I began to wonder if I had any
more to write about or if anyone cared if I wrote or not. Every once in a while,
I think about giving it a rest… but God has different plans. I have people tell
me they read my blog every day and it helps them deal with life, or that a
certain message helped clarify a decision they needed to make. One day last
week with the help of you sharing a blog over a thousand people read about what
God expects. Hmm… </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Ok I
get it. It’s not about me – it’s about God. As my life verse says, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Be joyful always, pray continually, give
thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus</i>.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I will
be joyful with all He has given me, pray continually for His perfect will,
thank and praise Him for the life I have. Thanks for reading (and sharing) and
living the Jesus life with me. – Pastor Ty</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-37124484916367490892019-08-20T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-20T07:00:05.019-04:00Stand Out
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Today let’s look at what
could be Noah’s Closing Words of Encouragement to us.</span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1. Don’t be afraid to <u>stand
out</u> in a crowd. </span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Pleasing God should
always be our focus.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">2. Don’t be afraid to do
something for the <u>first time. </u></span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">It may
be our first time but God will not leave us alone.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">And God said, “This is
the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living
creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: <sup>13 </sup>I
have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant
between me and the earth. <sup>14 </sup>Whenever I bring clouds over the
earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, <sup>15 </sup>I will remember
my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never
again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. <sup>16 </sup>Whenever
the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting
covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” - </span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Genesis
9:12-16</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">When you look at a
rainbow remember<i>, “One person can make a difference”. Amen?</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-26401695293037306862019-08-19T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-19T07:00:02.805-04:00Difference Maker
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">In Genesis 6:22 we see
the difference maker in someone’s life.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Noah
did everything just as God commanded him</i></b>.<b> Noah would tell us that
when you obey God:</b></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">You can make a
difference for your <u>family.</u> </span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Noah
saved them from destruction.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">You can make a
difference for <u>God’s creation.</u></span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> Noah
was used to give humanity a new start.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">You can make a
difference for <u>future generations. </u></span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Noah’s
family was the beginning for all people.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">You can make a
difference for <u>God. </u></span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Noah saw there was still
one righteous man.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">You can make a
difference at<u> any age.</u> </span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Noah was 500-600 years
old!</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Be a “difference maker”
for God! <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Amen?</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-22996312678622449492019-08-18T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-18T07:00:09.833-04:00One Person
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Another great hero of
the Bible is a man named Noah. Most of us when we hear his name we think of the
ark, the animals, and the flood. Actually, the God story of Noah is that<b><i>
One Person Can Make a Difference </i>(even in the most difficult times and
culture).</b></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> saw how great the wickedness of the
human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts
of the human heart was only evil all the time. The <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> regretted that he had made human beings on the earth,
and his heart was deeply troubled. So the <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>
said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and
with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the
ground—for I regret that I have made them.” But Noah found favor in the eyes of
the <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span></span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">.<b><i>
- </i>Genesis 6:5-8</b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Finding favor in God’s
eyes starts with faith in Christ.<b> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-49575447085745584772019-08-17T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-17T07:00:04.131-04:00Good and Bad Guys
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Role
models are needed today more than ever. We can get our inspiration from the
heroes of the Bible. That’s why I am going to blog on them over the next few
weeks. When I was younger it was easy to discern who the good and bad guys
were. The good guys wore white hats, had great smiles, and clean cut. The bad
guys wore black hats, greasy hair, and dirty. If you missed these clues you
just had to listen to the background music! You always knew if something good
or bad was about to happen.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Today
good and bad people wear different colored hats and have different levels of
hygiene. Maybe we should take our lead from what Jesus said.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">A <b>good</b>
man brings <b>good</b> things out of the <b>good</b> stored up in his heart,
and an <b>evil</b> man brings <b>evil</b> things out of the <b>evil</b> stored
up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart <b>is</b> full of. - </span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Luke
6:45</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Focus on Jesus He’ll
help you discern what is good from bad. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-52935726838423480442019-08-16T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-16T07:00:00.493-04:00Brand New Song
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The next time you
worship God in musical form consider what the Bible has to say about it in
Psalm 98 (Message).</span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sing to <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span> a brand-new song. He’s made a world
of wonders!</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">He rolled up his
sleeves, He set things right.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></sup></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; font-variant: small-caps; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">God</span></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> made history with
salvation, He showed the world what he could do.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></sup></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">He
remembered to love us, a bonus To his dear family, Israel—indefatigable love.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The whole earth comes to
attention. Look—God’s work of salvation!</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></sup></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Shout
your praises to <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span>, everybody!
Let loose and sing! Strike up the band!</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></sup></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Round
up an orchestra to play for <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span>,
Add on a hundred-voice choir.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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trumpets and big trombones, Fill the air with praises to King <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span>.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Let the sea and its fish
give a round of applause, With everything living on earth joining in.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Let ocean breakers call
out, “Encore!” And mountains harmonize the finale—</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">A tribute to <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">God</span> when he comes, When he comes to set
the earth right.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">He’ll straighten out the
whole world, He’ll put the world right, and everyone in it.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Apply God's Word to your
praise and worship. <b><i>Amen?</i></b> </span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-43186463000085968102019-08-15T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-15T07:00:07.911-04:00Don't Pity the Fool
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">A famous person used to
use a threat of, "<i>I pity the fool!"</i> But we read in the Bible
that God uses what seems foolish in man's eyes for His good. I love this part
of Paul's letter to the church in Corinth (and also for us). "<i>Brothers
and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were
wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble
birth. <sup> </sup>But God chose the foolish things of the world to
shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.<sup> </sup>God
chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things
that are not—to nullify the things that are,<sup> </sup>so that no one may
boast before him.<sup> </sup>It is because of him that you are in Christ
Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness,
holiness and redemption.<sup> </sup>Therefore, as it is written: “Let the
one who boasts boast in the Lord</i>.” 1 Corinthians 1:26-31</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">No matter what the world
thinks of us fools or the foolish things they we do - take heart. God is using
us! <i>Amen?</i></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-14435166460149229372019-08-14T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-14T07:00:12.881-04:00Asking of You
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I hope that all Christ
followers would say they would do what God asks them to do. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The question may be; how will we know what
He is asking of us? </i>You can begin by reading Scriptures that will encourage
you as you listen for His answers. Consider the following passages, and what He
is asking of you.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Psalm 138:8</span></b><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> will
vindicate me;</i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <span style="background: white;">your love, <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,
endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.</span></span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Jeremiah 17:7-8</span></b><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“But blessed is the one who
trusts in the <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>,</i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <span style="background: white;">whose confidence is in him.</span> <span style="background: white;">They
will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the
stream.</span> <span style="background: white;">It does not fear when heat comes;</span>
<span style="background: white;">its leaves are always green.</span> <span style="background: white;">It has no worries in a year of drought and never
fails to bear fruit.”</span></span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">John 10:14-15, 27</span></b><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“I am the good shepherd; I know
my sheep and my sheep know me— <b><sup> </sup></b>just as the
Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. My
sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.</i></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Ephesians 4:15-16</span></b><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Instead, speaking the truth in
love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who
is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and
held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself
up in love, as each part does its work.</i></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">James 1:5-8</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <span style="background: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives
generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. <b><sup>
</sup></b>But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the
one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. <b><sup> </sup></b>That
person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. <b><sup> </sup></b>Such
a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.</i></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Pray for ears to hear</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> what
He will show you. Ask for wisdom about following up (or not following up) with
the things He shows you.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Amen?</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-66227446240416470042019-08-13T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-13T07:00:06.311-04:00In Control
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Esther is a great God
story. These might be her closing words of encouragement:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1. <i>For a period
of time you may not <u>understand</u> God’s planning </i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
<b><i>and purpose for your life. </i></b><br />
<b><i>(She was orphaned, taken away from her family for the King, </i></b><br />
<b><i>and then became Queen of a country that was not her own.)</i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> 2. When you
realize God’s plan you’ll feel <u>empowered</u>. </span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
<b><i>(A “For such a time as this” moment.)</i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> 3. Taking a risk
is easier when you know <u>God is in control. </u></span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
<b>(This comes through prayer, fasting, taking Godly advice, </b><br />
<b>and being led by the Spirit.)</b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Who is in control of
your life?</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Even
if you do not understand, know that God will empower </span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">you to do His will, and know that He is
in control. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-66249513466896716022019-08-12T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-12T07:00:06.077-04:00Wants Us to Be
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">We need to be where
God wants us to be. We see in Esther what He requires:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">10 </span></sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Then Esther
instructed him to say to Mordecai, <sup>11 </sup>“All the king’s officials
and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who
approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned the king has but
one law: that they be put to death unless the king extends the gold scepter to
them and spares their lives. But thirty days have passed since I was called to
go to the king.”</span></div>
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<sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">12 </span></sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">When
Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, <sup>13 </sup>he sent back this
answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all
the Jews will escape. <sup>14 </sup>For if you remain silent at this time,
relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and
your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your
royal position for such a time as this?”</span></div>
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<sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">15 </span></sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Then
Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: <sup>16 </sup>“Go, gather together all
the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days,
night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I
will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I
perish.” <sup>17 </sup>So Mordecai went away and carried out all of
Esther’s instructions. - <b>Esther 4:10-17 </b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">To follow God's plan it
requires:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1. Courage<i> - She laid
her life on the line.</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">2. Initiative<i> - She
had to go by herself.</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">3. Awareness (of God’s
purpose)<i> - "For such a time is this".</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">4. Prayer<i> - She, her
friends, and community prayed.</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">5. Planning <i>- She
spoke after she had the King's favor.</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Follow the Lord's plan -
be prepared.<i> Amen?</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-80832324312537350822019-08-11T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-11T07:00:02.152-04:00Different
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">For the next couple of
days we are going to look at one of the great heroines of the Bible. Her story
starts in Esther 2:5-11; </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">"<i>Now there was
in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of
Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish,<sup> </sup>who had been carried
into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken
captive with Jehoiachin king of Judah. Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah,
whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This young
woman, who was also known as Esther, had a lovely figure and was beautiful.
Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died.</i></span></div>
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<i><sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></sup></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">When
the king’s order and edict had been proclaimed, many young women were brought
to the citadel of Susa and put under the care of Hegai. Esther also was taken
to the king’s palace and entrusted to Hegai, who had charge of the harem.<sup> </sup>She
pleased him and won his favor. Immediately he provided her with her beauty
treatments and special food. He assigned to her seven female attendants
selected from the king’s palace and moved her and her attendants into the best
place in the harem.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><sup><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></sup></i><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Esther
had not revealed her nationality and family background, because Mordecai had
forbidden her to do so.<sup> </sup>Every day he walked back and forth near
the courtyard of the harem to find out how Esther was and what was happening to
her."</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Esther was placed in a
different <i>family</i>, <i>culture, </i>and<i> country. </i></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Have you allowed God to
place you where He needs you?</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">May
all Christ Followers be ready to be used by Him regardless how "<i>different"</i>
it is for us. <b><i>Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-28326142044535854272019-08-10T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-10T07:00:09.348-04:00Counting On
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Matthew 22:34-40, John
13:34-35, and Matthew 28:18-20 are the life-blood in the life of a servant.
They are called: The Great Commandment, The New Commandment, and The Great
Commission. Our purpose as God’s body is to serve God in the way He has called
us to serve Him. You have purpose in Christ; the church has a purpose in
Christ.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">We must strive to become
more like Jesus in our attitudes and behaviors.</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The mission has not
changed. But the approach to accomplishing that objective has changed. You are
not the same person you were 10, 20, or more years ago. Your town is not the
same as it was 10, 20, or more years ago. Time marches on yet, God’s plans are
timeless. His desire to fulfill His plan is the same now as it has been from
the beginning. He has given you everything you need in His Word. </span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Bible has instructed
us to Gather as God’s people, to Grow in faith, love and service, and to Go
into the world as His disciples.</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
God’s church must together strive, to know His purpose, so that we may be
obedient to Him in fulfilling His call to serve Him, One another, and Our
neighbors. You can make a difference, we must make a difference. God is
counting on us to make a difference. <b><i>Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-74025760377611264252019-08-09T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-09T07:00:00.308-04:00Glorify
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Everyone likes hearing
good news and having good things happen to them. We will praise God for the
“big” things in our lives, but have you ever said, “Praise God for this
moment!”? Thank Him for being able to wake up, get out of bed, enjoy His
creation, and His people. We need to recognize and express our gratitude for
being alive at this very time in history.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">In what is known as the
Lord’s Prayer it says, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Give us this day
our daily bread”</i> Most of us would say the most important part of this verse
was the “bread”. We have to eat right? Some would say it is “give us”. We
do need the Lord’s provision and help in meeting our daily needs, but I believe
the most important part of this model prayer is “this day”. God will supply,
and you’ll have bread again, but never this day to repeat. Do we live our lives
with this type of mentality? We need to focus on what we have instead of what
we don’t have, and give God the glory.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I’m afraid we don’t do a
very good job at this. We worry about so many things that we can’t even focus
on this moment. Instead we focus on money, our jobs, family, bills, and our
stuff a lot more than about how we are going to glorify God each day.
</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">May we remember to
praise Him more, and begin today! <b><i>Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-35834384259226263302019-08-08T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-08T07:00:08.344-04:00Such a Time<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Many people don’t seem
to have a clear sense of purpose. They’re like boats without rudders. They
drift from place to place, relationship to relationship. They not only do not
chart a course, they don’t even stay anchored anywhere.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">We have become the
“whatever” generation - characterized by our lack of conviction, commitment,
and purpose. It is not that we are so flexible – it’s that we are so
ungrounded. We constantly shift because nothing much matters. The world offers
many inadequate ways to cope with what troubles us, but they are merely
diversions and distractions. The Bible is the only true source that can give us
direction and purpose.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">In the Bible, Esther
lived up to her purpose in a very tough time (Esther 4:13-14). Are we living
our lives for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">such a time as this</i>?</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Don’t let excuses get in
the way of what God might want to accomplish through you. God had a purpose in
mind when He chose Moses. Moses overcame his shaky start to become a mighty man
of faith. (Exodus 4:1-13)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Remember all of us are<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></b>on a Mission from God! Stay focused
and He will show you your purpose. <b>Amen?</b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-19363005065404909142019-08-07T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-07T07:00:04.323-04:00Taken Up
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">For years when anyone
asked me, "What's up?", I responded, "God's up!". You know
what after all these years I still believe that. If God isn't up then where
would we be? The Bible tells us to keep looking up. That is where our help comes
from - every time!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
By the way, I also still believe, "God is good all the time, and all the
time God is good."</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Paul tells us in 1
Timothy 3:16: "<i>Beyond all question, the mystery from which true
godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit,<sup>
</sup>was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in
the world, was taken up in glory</i>." </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I am so glad that I
serve a good God. That helps me look up. <b><i>Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-6677758365224060342019-08-06T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-06T07:00:05.142-04:00Grace Happens
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Learning about and growing in grace is a life long
process. Doing it God’s way every time is always best. The greater our
understanding and application of God’s grace the more we’ll be able to receive.
If our understanding of grace is small then our acceptance of grace will be
small. It’s all about focus.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Many times we try to be “people pleasers” instead of
desiring to make God smile. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Do you care
more about worldly appearances than Godly integrity?</i> If so ask God right
now to change your heart. </span></div>
<br />
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">As you live a grace-shaped life, commit each day to
investing grace into your decisions, words, relationships, and everything else
you do. Allow grace to happen here, there, and everywhere you go</span></div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Praise God for His fabulous gift called grace. <b><i>Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-61158696415674166432019-08-05T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-05T07:00:07.592-04:00Core Values<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">I was recently
encouraged by a post on a church volunteer website about a Christian's Core
Value.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Churches that have a
higher percentage of people involved in serving live out these six values found
in 1 Corinthians 1:2-9. <i><sup>2 </sup>To the church of God in Corinth,
to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together
with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their
Lord and ours: <sup>3 </sup>Grace and peace to you from God our Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ.<sup>4 </sup>I always thank my God for you because
of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. <sup>5 </sup>For in him you have
been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— <sup>6 </sup>God
thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. <sup>7 </sup>Therefore
you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus
Christ to be revealed. <sup>8 </sup>He will also keep you firm to the end,
so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. <sup>9 </sup>God
is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our
Lord</i>. </span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">PRAYER</span></u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">- The
Church needs to rely on this to see God in all aspects of their ministry.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">The <u>PRIESTHOOD
</u>of All Believers - The church seeks to equip people for ministry in the
family, the church, the community, and the world.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">SERVANT
</span></u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Leadership - Demonstrates genuine humility, authenticity,
<u>accountability, and genuine care of people.</u></span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">TEAM</span></u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">
Ministry - Willingness of people to work for the good of the greater body.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">INTENTIONALITY</span></u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> -
Through the intentional implementation of systems to prepare, connect, and
equip people for ministry inside and outside the walls of the church.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Proactive
Toward <u>CHANGE</u> - The church continually changes its methods, but
maintains the consistent message of God’s Word.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Let's
continually work on the values we need for serving God’s Kingdom<i>. <b>Amen?</b></i></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-82299831461387823522019-08-04T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-04T07:00:09.241-04:00Pray Jesus
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Prayer
isn't the least thing you can do in a crisis, it's the most important thing you
can do! The question for a Christ follower is not should we pray, but what are
we praying for? People ask, and we should pray for healing and comfort. But I
would like to offer to you a startlingly alternative- pray Jesus! Complete
healing and true restoration can only come from Him.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Therefore confess your sins to each other and <b>pray</b>
<b>for</b> each other so that you may be healed. The <b>pray</b>er of a
righteous person is powerful and effective.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> James
5:16</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
world needs Jesus more than we need gun control, mediation, new laws, or
anything else. Pray that Christ would come in to the hearts and lives of those
who are embittered, angry, hurt, or full of hate. Only Jesus can offer love,
hope, mercy, forgiveness, and a peace that passes human understanding. We all
need Jesus.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Amen?</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-86698529097415825642019-08-03T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-03T07:00:05.353-04:00Invited
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">We
used to get invitations to life's big events in the mail that contained
something called a RSVP. It meant we needed to respond Yes or No by calling or
returning a small card to the one planning the event. Now, most of my invites
come through social media. I noticed a change to the old RSVP system. We can
now respond to the invite - Yes, No, or Maybe! </span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I
don’t like maybe. Either you are in or out, but our culture feels we need this
third alternative. Do we ever treat God this way? Well... You Are Invited! God
wants us to participate in His kingdom’s work. He has called us to be obedient
in living life a certain way. What is your response?</span></div>
<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> In your great love revive me so I can alertly
obey your every word. </span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Psalm 119:88</span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">As a Christ follower
value the things that God values – say Yes. <b><i>Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-28332572787359106922019-08-02T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-02T07:00:09.398-04:00All Your Ways
<br />
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">I once offered a camp
scholarship to anyone in my Youth group if they memorized this passage.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <b>Trust in the <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> with all your heart and lean not on
your own understanding;</b></span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
<b><i>in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths
straight.</i></b></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">They did - all 50
of them did!</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">It was the best money I
ever spent. They were able to quote it, remember it, and made it part of
their lives. Even today many years later some will still say it to me when
I run in to them.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
<br />
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<br /></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Apply Proverbs 3:5-6 to
your life journey and see where it takes you.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
<b>Memorize and live it today. <i>Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-754694749322779712019-08-01T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-01T07:00:02.985-04:00Be Well
<br />
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Many ask how can I grow
in my faith? </span></i></b><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Start by asking God – <i>“Help
me grow. Help me with my unbelief.</i>” You start reading His Word. You get
into the Bible. <br />
<br />
There is a great story in the Bible about a man who came to Jesus, his child
was sick. He had faith but it was weak. </span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The
man brought the child to Jesus, Jesus said, “Do you believe I can heal her?” He
said, <i>“Lord, I do believe! Help me with my unbelief!” </i>Jesus said,
“that’s good enough!” And He heals the child</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">. </span></div>
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<b> Let’s say to God right now… <i>Let me know your power - help my faith
grow</i>.</b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">God’s
promises are real,</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <b><i>But I will restore your
health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord</i>. - Jeremiah
30:17 Believe and apply God’s awesome plan to your life starting right
now.<span style="background: white;"> Change your life today. Strive for the
faith, belief system, and healthy life God desires for you to have. <i>Amen?</i></span></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-47504332920389290512019-07-31T07:00:00.000-04:002019-07-31T07:00:00.455-04:00Real Community
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Community is God’s answer to having healthy
relationships. We all need positive Christ following people in our lives. The
Bible is clear on how this can be beneficial to our health.</span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">“When you gather, <u>each one of you</u> be prepared with
something useful for all: Sing a hymn, teach a lesson, tell a story, lead a
prayer, provide an insight… Take your turn, with no one person taking over.
That way… you all <u>learn from each other</u>.” </span></i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1
Corinthians 14:26, 30-31(Message)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">We learn from each other. Make wise choices on from whom
and what you are learning. <i>“As each part does its work, it <u>helps the
other parts grow</u>, so Christ’s whole body is healthy and growing and full of
love.” </i>Ephesians 4:16 There is an interconnectedness in the body of Christ
(believers). When one person hurts we should share in their pain. When one
rejoices we can all rejoice with them.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The big problem in our culture is that we do not want to
commit time to relationships. A huge factor there is that we are too busy and
overextend ourselves. Then there is nothing left to give. Another problem is we
develop hard or complaining hearts. Life becomes “all about me”, and everyone
else needs to get in line - behind me! The Bible teaches that we should, <i>“<u>Open
your homes</u> to each other without complaining.” </i>Peter 4:9 (TEV) That
means making others a priority and not an afterthought. Open your hearts and
life to others who can journey and grow with you. It is a much better plan. <b><i>Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-71025504861249796162019-07-30T07:00:00.000-04:002019-07-30T07:00:03.790-04:00With You
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Did you know that over
25% of Genesis is about Joseph? There is one thing that he was told over in
over - <i>God was with him.</i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <b><i>Is God with
you?</i></b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Four Steps to know God
is with you:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">1. Trust Him as Savior –
<i>The kingdom of God is not of talk, but of power!</i> -1 Corinthians 4:20 –
Do not be ashamed of the Gospel.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">2. Trust Him with your
life Accept the life gives you. He will not leave you!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">3. Trusted Him with your
dream for life - God is the main actor not you in your life. <i>Do not be
afraid I am with you! -</i>Genesis 50:20</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">4. Trust Him for doing
the hard things in your life. <i>God will be with you</i> - Acts 7:9</span></div>
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<b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Where are you men and
women of courage?</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Always – Stand, Step,
and Speak Up for God! <i>Amen?</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-39457535581710925192019-07-29T07:00:00.000-04:002019-07-29T07:00:05.866-04:00What Others See
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">While it is important
what others think about us it is more important how God views us. In a world
full of "people pleasers" the Bible is clear on where our focus
should be.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> “Am
I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to
please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a
servant of Christ”. - </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Galatians 1:10</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">“Brothers,
I do not consider myself yet to have laid hold of it. But one thing I do:
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, </span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1377.htm" title="1377: dioko (V-PIA-1S) -- To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">I press on</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">toward</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/4649.htm" title="4649: skopon (N-AMS) -- From skeptomai ('skeptic'); perhaps akin to skapto through the idea of concealment; compare skepasma); a watch, i.e. a goal."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">the goal</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">to win</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">the</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1017.htm" title="1017: brabeion (N-ANS) -- A prize. From brabeus; an award, i.e. a prize in the public games."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">prize</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tes (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">of</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">God’s</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/507.htm" title="507: ano (Adv) -- Up, above, up to the top, up to the brim, things above, heaven, the heavenly region. Adverb from anti; upward or on the top."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">heavenly</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2821.htm" title="2821: kleseos (N-GFS) -- A calling, invitation; in the NT, always of a divine call. From a shorter form of kaleo; an invitation."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">calling</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">in</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christo (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Christ</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><a href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iesou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites."><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Jesus.</span></a><span><span style="background: #FFF4EC; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">All
of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think
differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.…” -
Philippians 3:13-15</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Today focus on pleasing
and serving God. It is the best gift you could give to the world around you. <b><i>Amen?</i></b></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460721767219385966.post-45226561028947568402019-07-28T07:00:00.000-04:002019-07-28T07:00:15.233-04:00Mightier
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Years ago when I was a
kid my parents took my brother and I to Niagara Falls. It is a magnificent
example of the Creator's majesty and power. The raw power of the Falls and the
millions of gallons flowing over it is awesome. I was shocked to hear that a
boy (my age at the time) had survived going over the Falls. How is that
possible? At the bottom lay boulders and jagged shards of rocks. </span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">“The Lord on high is
mightier than the noise of many waters.” – Psalm 93:4</span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">The truth is it would be
impossible without God. The same God who created it's might is powerful enough
to catapult a child beyond the base and in to a pool of water to be rescued.</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Maybe today you feel
like you are headed over a falls in your life. Maybe you think that there is no
humanly way to escape. Then cry out to Jesus! He is an expert of making a way
where none exists - all things are possible for Christ our Lord. </span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">He is mightier than all
the noise in your life. He can bring peace in to your world. <i>Amen?</i></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Pastor Tyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05097553734740544418noreply@blogger.com