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Hello Pastor Robert,
I hope you are doing well. Kindly pray for me and the brethren here. We have been in a mission field doing street evangelism. We are coming back tomorrow. We had a great time there. In Jesus Service Caliph
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What if...?
“We have seen that the Lord is with you. So we said, 'Let there now be an oath between us... and let us make a covenant... You are now blessed of the Lord.'” - said King Abimelech (a 'non-believer') to Isaac, the son of Abraham. (Genesis 26) King Abimelech was afraid of Isaac because he saw that the Lord was with him. He was so afraid that he wanted urgently to make peace with this son of God. The interesting thing is that Isaac lived among the 'non-believers' as a man who followed God, but yet without pretense. He on multiple occasions humbly stepped aside from those who quarreled with him until he found a place where he could dwell in peace among the 'non-believers' that were his neighbors. The Bible says that, “the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous.” What if we were men and women of such integrity that people came to watch? What if we were men and women of such love, honor and respect that people wanted to know? What if our marriages were strong because we didn't stop loving when the feelings strayed? What if our children were blessed? What if our fathers were engaged? What if our mothers were joyful? What if we honored our women? What if we challenged our men? What if we prospered in our work because we always gave our best? What if we were the first to get hired because we did the best work? What if we were known for our thankfulness and generosity instead of our complaining? What if "But I'm not perfect" wasn't an excuse but a reason to lean heavily on Him and to simply obey? What if we let love cover a multitude of sins? Both their's and ours. What if the light of the Gospel shown so brightly in our homes and in our Christian communities that the nations came to ask? What if we lived to see the captives be set free? What if we lived to see the broken healed? What if we lived to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness? What if we didn't love our lives so much that we would embrace death for the sake of Christ and the glory of His name? What if we didn't have to shout it because we lived it so loud that our whisper became a deafening cry? What if people came to us because they wanted to know? But what if we were willing to GO because we were so in love with HIM that we wanted the world to know HIM? What if...? “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they see your good works and GLORIFY YOUR FATHER who is in heaven.” - Matthew 5:16 Lord, help me! Lord, help us as we do and stand for justice, as we love mercy and as we seek to walk humbly with You, our God. (Micah 6:8) TRUMP DOES THE UNTHINKABLE. by Liz Crokin
As an entertainment journalist, I've had the opportunity to cover Trump for over a decade, and in all my years covering him I've never heard anything negative about the man until he announced he was running for president. Keep in mind, I got paid a lot of money to dig up dirt on celebrities like Trump for a living so a scandalous story on the famous billionaire could've potentially sold a lot of magazines and would've been a Huge feather in my cap. Instead, I found that he doesn't drink alcohol or do drugs, he's a hardworking businessman. On top of that, he's one of the most generous celebrities in the world with a heart filled with more gold than his $100 million New York penthouse. Since the media has failed so miserably at reporting the truth about Trump, I decided to put together some of the acts of kindness he's committed over three decades which has gone virtually unnoticed or fallen on deaf ears. In 1986, Trump prevented the foreclosure of Annabell Hill's family farm after her husband committed suicide. Trump personally phoned down to the auction to stop the sale of her home and offered the widow money. Trump decided to take action after he saw Hill's pleas for help in news reports. In 1988, a commercial airline refused to fly Andrew Ten, a sick Orthodox Jewish child with a rare illness, across the country to get medical care because he had to travel with an elaborate life-support system. His grief-stricken parents contacted Trump for help and he didn't hesitate to send his own plane to take the child from Los Angeles to New York so he could get his treatment. In 1991, 200 Marines who served in Operation Desert Storm spent time at Camp Lejune in North Carolina before they were scheduled to return home to their families. However, the Marines were told that a mistake had been made and an aircraft would not be able to take them home on their scheduled departure date. When Trump got wind of this, he sent his plane to make two trips from North Carolina to Miami to safely return the Gulf War Marines to their loved ones. In 1995, a motorist stopped to help Trump after the limo he was traveling in got a flat tire. Trump asked the Good Samaritan how he could repay him for his help. All the man asked for was a bouquet of flowers for his wife. A few weeks later Trump sent the flowers with a note that read: We've paid off your mortgage. In 1996, Trump filed a lawsuit against the city of Palm Beach , Florida, accusing the town of discriminating against his Mar-a-Lago resort club because it allowed Jews and blacks. Abraham Foxman, who as the Anti-Defamation League Director at the time, said Trump put the light on Palm Beach not on the beauty and the glitter, but on its seamier side of discrimination. Foxman also noted that Trump's charge had a trickle-down effect because other clubs followed his lead and began admitting Jews and blacks. In 2000, Maury Povich featured a little girl named Megan who struggled with Brittle Bone Disease on his show and Trump happened to be watching. Trump said the little girl's story and positive attitude touched his heart. So he contacted Maury and gifted the little girl and her family with a very generous check. In 2008, after Jennifer Hudson's family members were tragically murdered in Chicago , Trump put the Oscar-winning actress and her family up at his Windy City hotel for free. In addition to that, Trump's security took extra measures to ensure Hudson and her family members were safe during such a difficult time. In 2013, New York bus driver Darnell Barton spotted a woman close to the edge of a bridge staring at the traffic below as he drove by. He stopped the bus, got out and put his arm around the woman and saved her life by convincing her to not jump. When Trump heard about this story, he sent the hero bus driver a check simply because he believed his good deed deserved to be rewarded. In 2014, Trump gave $25,000 to Sgt. Andrew Tamoressi after he spent seven months in a Mexican jail for accidentally crossing the US-Mexico border. President Barack Obama couldn't even be bothered to make one phone call to assist with the United States Marine's release; however, Trump opened his pocketbook to help this serviceman get back on his feet. In 2016, Melissa Consin Young attended a Trump rally and tearfully thanked Trump for changing her life. She said she proudly stood on stage with Trump as Miss Wisconsin USA in 2005. However, years later she found herself struggling with an incurable illness and during her darkest days, she explained that she received a handwritten letter from Trump telling her she's the bravest woman, I know. She said the opportunities that she got from Trump and his organizations ultimately provided her Mexican-American son with a full-ride to college. Lynne Patton, a black female executive for the Trump Organization, released a statement in 2016 defending her boss against accusations that he's a racist and a bigot. She tearfully revealed how she's struggled with substance abuse and addiction for years. Instead of kicking her to the curb, she said the Trump Organization and his entire family loyally stood by her through immensely difficult times. Donald Trump's kindness knows no bounds and his generosity has and continues to touch the lives of people from every sex, race, and religion. When Trump sees someone in need, he wants to help. Two decades ago, Oprah asked Trump in a TV interview if he'd ever run for president. He said: "If it got so bad, I would never want to rule it out totally because I really am tired of seeing what's happening with this country.'" That day has come. Trump sees that America is in need and he wants to help. How unthinkable! On the other hand, have you ever heard of Hillary or Obama ever doing such things with their own resources? Now that's really unthinkable! Might be worth passing on!!! Just shows we hired the right guy. If Hollywood , the liberals and the media ever STOP harassing him, Trump will have time to do many more positive things for our country....the good ole United States of America!! PS ~ To those who are already Fact Checking, don't bother . . . already did it, and all the stories are TRUE! The Liberal, progressive, socialists want to destroy this guy. . Our entire family has agreed to begin ministering at FBC Rayville’s Celebrate Recovery services on each Thursday night. Just last Thursday, Hannah led the worship set solo, and afterward I stepped up to preach…as the service came to a close, she stepped up and takes the invitation time and it all just flowed perfectly! I can’t put into words what joy and fulfillment fills a daddy’s heart when his children begin to step into their destiny and the destiny is unfolding before my very eyes. Our family is a picture of what can happen when a family FULLY SURRENDERS. What appeared to be the end of your ministry and potential destruction of the marriage turns into your destiny and purpose; to be a source of hope to reach out to those who feel hopeless and broken.
Pastor Jerry helped us grow closer to the Lord.
Mentoring us when we were married. He truly impacted our lives. We are praying for ya'll during this time. Your Friend Noland and Sally Bullen Living in a Foreign Land
Have you ever encountered a Buddhist parade? There aren't too many in the US, but there are a few. They are loud and noisy! Lots of people wearing unusual festivity clothing. And so many noises and sounds and music that I cannot identify or understand. Clanging, squawking even. Bright colors. Little idols being carried on carts. Sometimes dragons even. Fireworks. Strange smells and smoke from the burning of incense. This is their way of worshiping their god and often their ancestors. (As many Buddhists mix Buddhism and ancestor worship). Suzanne and I lived for nine years in the country of Taiwan as missionaries and encountered many, many such parades. We even encountered people burning incense or spirit money on the streets. I loved being in Taiwan and all of these sights were intriguing BUT I was never once compelled to join in these parades or activities. Probably because I already had a belief system that I was content with And I perceived theirs as being WRONG. What could these Buddhists have done to persuade me to join them and to follow along? Now, I am in no danger or 'following along' or in converting from Christianity BUT I ASKED MYSELF, WHY WOULD ANY NON-CHRISTIAN WANT TO FOLLOW ME AS I FOLLOW CHRIST? Would it be because we had a good parade? Would it be because we were loud and put together a good public display of our religion?? Would it be because we had a large, pretty temple or church in their neighborhood? CAN YOU BEGIN TO EVEN IMAGINE HOW ODD OUR CHRISTIAN PARADES AND WORSHIP SERVICES ARE TO THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE A CULTURAL CONTEXT FOR SUCH??!! Maybe even like a noisy gong and a clanging cymbol. Now, I am not saying what you should or shouldn't be doing. Just want you to step back and ask yourself these questions: “What could these Buddhist do to make me want to join them and their religion?” “What would attract me to their belief system?” “Why would I want to join a Buddhist parade (or any other different religion's parade)? Now, I am not putting down any other religion (We each have the freedom to worship as we believe.) And I am a firm believer in Christianity and I believe that there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be save. SALVATION THROUGH JESUS ONLY! BUT I am concerned that we, Christians, may not really understand what brings men to Christ. As we move further and further into a non-Christian culture in our land, I believe that we should be asking ourselves some questions. (No, this is not addressing our responsibilities as citizens) Why would they want to join our parade? Again, I am not saying here what we should or shouldn't be doing. BUT what brings men to Christ? HOPE! PEACE! JOY! SALVATION! LOVE! When we first planted the church in Taiwan, almost 70% of those who came on any Sunday morning were un-Christianized Taiwanese. Non-believers with no Christian context. “I feel so much peace here," one man said to me. Many would come for years before they made a decision for Christ because of the hope, peace and love. This lead many to Jesus Himself We must ask ourselves: What are we peddling? A Christian belief system and a practice of religion? Or HOPE, PEACE, JOY, SALVATION AND LOVE THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST? (And yes, there is much more that could be said...) By Robby Lindsay
I try to use this platform primarily for posting about my family and farm. I purposely avoid political comments. Not that I don’t have political options. Quite the opposite. I am HIGHLY opinionated—though I’m neither a registered Republican nor Democrat. I left the Republican Party in 1999 when I finally figured out, they were the opposite side of the same coin. I quit the news media at the same time. Instead, I’m simply conservative with a smidgen of Libertarian thrown in. My decision 20 years ago makes even more sense today. Having said that, I have absolutely no regard for politician’s, presidents or Supreme Court justices or mayors or media figures or dog catchers, who believe in, support, or work to keep abortion legal. I have utter contempt and disdain for them. Anyone who would kill an innocent child or support this barbaric act has a terrible moral heart problem. And someone who supports this type of evil does not deserve my respect and will not have it. So, your party can burn cities and fabricate lies about other politicians. They can shut down social media accounts and lie on their news programs and in their publications and I totally get it. They are inherently evil in their heart and can’t be otherwise and will do anything to retain power. But really, you want to piss off 80 million hard working patriotic Americans? That’s probably not your best idea because I have a hunch those 80 million people have figured out a thing or two about the system as well and are growing tired and restless about the continued lies coming from their government, politicians and media. And while I’m on the subject, I read that President Trump will not attend Biden’s inauguration. I don’t blame him. I won’t even watch. I have better things to do with my time than to watch someone who supports the killing of unborn children take the oath of office to support and defend the constitution. That would be laughable if it wasn’t so sad. I Say Amen Robert I totally understand Jesus wanting Jerry to be with Him. What I don’t understand is why I was so blessed to be chosen to be his wife of 47 years. Walking alongside this man of God, this man of prayer, this man full of the Holy Spirit has been the greatest honor and deepest joy of my life. Not only did he teach me everything I know about God, He was my counselor, prayer warrior, Bible teacher, problem solver, and the man I loved. Jerry was an example of overflowing gratitude even in life’s smallest moments. As kind, affectionate, gentle, warm, and loving as he was, when the question was my will or God’s will, I fought a losing battle every time. I’m so very grateful that he held me to a standard of excellence in my spiritual journey that continually stretched me and forced me to dig deeper and reach higher than I could have possibly done alone.
I’ve never known a season as challenging as this one, Jerry and Luke, our family. My heart is shattered, but the gracious, merciful and loving hand of God has continually pierced the darkness in unimaginable ways. Everyone is saying to me how they would give anything to have witnessed Jerry’s glorious homecoming, the moment he came face to face with his Savior, the One for whom He lived his whole life. Jerry’s rescue was a divine appointment on so many levels. Covid did not take my husband. Jesus did. Psalm 139:16. “...all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” January 6, 2021; Yesterday I led a Vietnamese woman to the Lord and today
another student of mine. I have a feeling this year will be a year of harvesting!! In the midst of chaos and confusing , God is gathering his long lost children home. “ those who has ears , let him hear “ In Jesus Service Mei Powers Brother! Robert.
Thanks! very much for loving the Lord, and for loving us. We are grateful! for all the good things that the Lord has done through your life and ministry. We are very sorry! About the depart of our brother Gerald, but; at same time, we can feel the perfume of his testimony...He donated us an unforgettable heritage... Thanks! For sending Him to be such a blessing Take care! We would love to see you again Abiding Pastor Dario |
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