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Years ago my wife, Jeri, and I were driving on the interstate when we were overcome by a white cloud of windblown snow. "I can't see a thing!" I shouted. We were experiencing a complete whiteout. I lost all sense of direction. I couldn't see the road or other cars. Everything had vanished, replaced by this strange, mystical blizzard of white. The only thing I knew to do was to slow down and pray that I was still on the road. read more
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Church, Let Your Light Shine Consistently
Consider this quote:
"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, and walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."
In making this statement, I believe author and former Franciscan priest Brennan Manning hit the nail squarely on the head.
Whether by commission or omission, the church has allowed godlessness to permeate our society. We have allowed our "nation under God" to bury the Presence of God under a mountain of misinterpreted laws and legal catchphrases. read more
Display Your Passion for God Daily
When you read the Scriptures, passion for God oozes out. Moses sought God every day. Job followed Him through the most devastating circumstances. Esther relied on Him at the risk of her own life. David chased after God, and his passion bleeds through the Psalms. The prophets craved hearing the voice of the Almighty, and the apostles joyfully followed Him to the grave.
These men and women were great leaders, yet modern influencers often overlook this trait. Too many build up their heads without minding their hearts. They read books on better business practices and attend marketing conferences, but spiritual development is often ignored. According to our research, only 11 percent of Christian leaders say "passion for God" is the leadership trait that best describes them. And yet, my experiences with Christian leaders who are most successful today tell me that spiritual ardor is integral, rather than accessory, to leading well. read more
Discover Some Quiet Time in Your Post-Easter Recovery
Easter is often the most difficult week of the year for pastors.
Not only do we have the stress of our congregation, but weird things seem to happen during that week. Family stress goes up, financial stresses skyrocket … and our time schedule is rigid because of the many activities. And then it is over.
Are you ready for a rest? It might be easy to go through the routine—do the post mortem on Easter week and then focus on what is next without taking time to let your body and soul catch up.
Instead, this week, let's take control of the calendar and focus on silence. Silence is the spiritual discipline most often avoided in today's society. We "need" noise to propel us forward. If we aren't listening to news, watching a TV show or letting music calm us, we talk to ourselves … or anyone else who will listen. read more
Leaders Must Cultivate a Rich Inner Life
A decade ago I went through the darkest time of my adult life that threatened my marriage and my leadership. It was a classic case of leader burnout. For me, it was an eclipse of the sun.
The problem was that I lost touch with my own core connection on the inside. My deep love for my God and my wife became compromised. I became an angry, dark soul at home. I made bad choices and barely held serious depression at bay. In public, I hid my loneliness and torment. At home I didn't. read more
Is the Local Church Becoming Obsolete?
Can you imagine a time when key apostolic leaders—both in the church and marketplace—would come together to exert strong influence over cities, communities and nations, with or without the cooperation or partnership of local church pastors and congregations? A time when the local church would almost be irrelevant when it comes to societal transformation because leaders would form their own ecclesia that would be mobile and not nuclear in nature? A time in which the local church would be relegated merely to shepherding our families, pastoral counseling, and Sunday school for our children?
There is a growing tendency in the body of Christ among practitioners in kingdom societal transformation to bypass the local church in order for the reformation of society to take place. This is due to the frustration of many marketplace leaders with the slow pace, bureaucracy, myopic local view and lack of high-level leadership found in many of this nation's congregations. read more
Are You Called to Serve Another Man's Ministry?
I will forever remember as though we were standing there now, as you read these words.
The place: The walking bridge connecting the student parking lot to the bustling campus of Oral Roberts University, where the grandiose buildings and space age architecture were a daily reminder to the thousands of us students of Dr. Oral Roberts' charge to "Make no small plans here."
The time: 25 years ago.
The experience: A life-changing encounter that would set the course for my spiritual future in ways I would never have imagined when I woke up almost late for class that beautiful spring morning in Tulsa.
With a mere six weeks remaining before graduation, and with a dream in my heart far bigger than myself, I was ready to go from this incredible place of preparation to be used by God to fulfill the Great Commission and reach our world for Christ. read more
Jack Hayford: Developing Christlike Character
Jack Hayford, founding pastor at The Church On The Way in Van Nuys, Calif. and the founder and chancellor of The King's College and Seminary, is known for his keen insights on living for Jesus Christ. His seminar at The Cove, "A New Time and Place" will be streamed free of charge Friday at 7:15 p.m. on The Cove's website.
How do you define Christian character?
Hayford: The thing that makes the difference in Christian character is that we are answering to God foremost. Christian character is character lived out in the reverence for and respect for God, as opposed to simply honoring man. The "fear of God" is the biblical terminology for it. The fear of God is the starting place, but what it boils down to is the willingness to die to our own agendas, to die to our own conveniences.
Genuine Christian character involves sacrifice, and that is something that the culture will not require of us. That is something that only faith will bring us to. We are called to be servants—not just honest people, but servants. Jesus cast it in the most severe terms. He said, "So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty'" (Luke 17:10, NIV).
Franklin Graham Tells College Students to 'Go Fishing'
As he took the podium at Liberty University Convocation on Monday, Franklin Graham urged students to drop their excuses and take up metaphorical nets to become "fishers of men," just as Christ called His disciples to be.
"There are always excuses, there are lots of excuses, but (God) wants obedience," Graham said. "When you obey, and when you follow Him, and when you serve Him, and give Him your life, if you do that you will never, never come to regret it, I promise you that."
Graham, the fourth of five children of evangelist Billy Graham, is president and CEO of both Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He preaches all over the world and has authored several books including his autobiography "Rebel with a Cause." read more
Daniel Kolenda: Stop Being Fearful of God's Will for Your Life
As a little boy raised in the church, I was often confused by the words of certain songs. For instance, whenever the song "Bringing in the Sheaves" was sung, I thought we were singing about bringing in the "sheeps." I always wondered where we would get these "sheeps" and why we wanted to bring them in anyway. Spiritual themes, whether spoken or sung, can easily confuse the simple mind of a child; and while I learned quite early that "sheeps" is not even a word, the topic of God's will continued to be a point of confusion for a long time.
I remember another song we used to sing, usually after a missionary had told depressing stories about the hardships and toils of the mission field: "Jesus, use me / Oh, Lord, don't refuse me / Surely there's a work that I must do / And even though it's humble, help my will to crumble / Though the cost be great, I'll work for You."
As wonderful as those words are in and of themselves, there was something about the combination of the lyrics, the music and the context that made me afraid of God's will for my life. I thought He must have something simply dreadful for me to do. I just knew He was going to send me deep into the jungle where I would live in a mud hut, survive on a diet of grubs and wind up being eaten by cannibals. read more
The Church Cannot Afford Political Correctness in the Closet
I am troubled by the black church's lack of response to the down-low epidemic.
There is no doubt in my mind that it's God's will for homosexuals to be set free from same-sex attraction. I preach Jesus and His saving power, and I know complete healing is possible. But as an African-American pastor, I am deeply troubled by the black church's lack of response to an epidemic called the "down-low," a term used to describe men involved in closet homosexuality, but who pretend to be heterosexual.
In fact, one of the biggest obstacles to reaching gay men with the gospel is the prevalence of "down-low" activity among leaders.
In an online article titled "God, Gays and the Black Church," gay author Herndon L. Davis addresses the issue: read more
AG's George O. Wood Calls Persecuted Pastor's Letter a Modern-Day Epistle
A letter received by American-Iranian Pastor Saeed Abedini, carried out from Iran's notorious Evin Prison, tells of beatings and interrogations, around-the-clock bright lights and ongoing lies designed to create hope—in order to crush it. The remarkable letter also reveals a depth of faith and compassion that could only be granted by God.
Abedini, a U.S. minister, has been imprisoned in Evin Prison in Tehran for his faith since Iranian authorities removed him from a bus in September while he was visiting his homeland.
Abedini's wife, Naghmeh, recently received the letter from her husband through family members who were able to visit him in prison. Naghmeh passed the letter on to Assemblies of God General Superintendent George O. Wood, with the encouragement to share the letter with everyone. read more
Joseph Mattera: 25 Signs of Leading From Your Dark Side
Buck the Culture By Reinventing Yourself
Remember some of the great bands of the 60's and 70's? Three Dog Night, Led Zepplin, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Rare Earth, and even the Monkees? What songs do you remember? Probably, songs they recorded during that specific period.
Then think about the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Elton John, or Dylan, and what do you remember? Chances are, you remember something much more recent. That's because most of the great bands of the 60's and 70's got stuck. They couldn't break out of the era of their initial success. Sure they continue to play, but while they used to pack any arena in America, today you'll probably find them performing at State Fairs or Indian Casinos.
On the other hand, in spite of their age, the Stones, McCartney, Elton John, and a handful of others are still booking world tours in massive arenas, and have a new generation of fans. Why? read more
Spiritual Maturity Reaches Way Beyond Salvation
How overwhelmed Peter must have felt looking into the faces of 3,000 new converts in Jerusalem. I'm sure he must have thought: They've chosen to follow Christ, but will they follow me into the mature faith necessary to carry our church forward? As Christian leaders, we know it takes effective leadership to move people from their salvation decision into mature discipleship. We also know maturity empowers blessing in their lives and enables them to bless others.
Recently my friend told me a comical story about his son's youth football game. The score was tied 6-6 in the second half. As the opposing quarterback faded back to pass, the boys rushed in and tackled him. They immediately started celebrating, but they failed to realize that the ball had been fumbled. The other team ran it in for a touchdown and won the game. My friend said with a smile, "Our boys made half a great play."
As a pastor I get pretty excited when people choose to accept Christ. Then I'm reminded that we're only halfway there. I still have the formidable task of maturing them so they can fulfill their potential. read more
Prayer Language Enhances Holy Spirit's Presence
The gift of tongues is still very much in evidence today. It is not meant to replace normal Christian responsibilities or minimize the importance of the Bible, but it will enhance all the good things of God already in your life. Here are six great reasons for seeking and using this gift:
1. Personal evidence.The Holy Spirit uses tongues as a miraculous, abiding sign. Miracle languages confirm the inner presence of the Spirit by using the body member most dependent on volitional, human intelligence--the tongue (see Acts 2:4; 10:44-47; 19:6; James 3:8).
2. Praise declaration. Tongues initiates a prophetic gush of inspired worship and causes the heart to soar in adoration and worship unattainable by human means, creating "the fruit of the lips" (see Is. 57:19; Heb. 13:15; John 4:23-24; Phil. 3:3). read more
10 Ways to Make Visitors Feel Welcome
People never get a second chance at a first impression. Neither do churches.
My family recently visited a church (no, it wasn't your church), and we were able to get in and out undetected. Had it not been for our toddler's need for childcare, we could have avoided human contact altogether. Needless to say, we didn't feel very welcome.
Nearly everything about a Sunday morning worship service communicates something to first-time visitors. From the church bulletins to the parking lot layout, churches demonstrate how much—or how little—they care about people. Here are some things I learned from my last church visit. read more
Billy Graham: Prayer for the New Year
This prayer from Billy Graham, written for "The Saturday Evening Post" in 2008, is just as relevant this year. Get in agreement with the beloved evangelist.
Our Father and our God, as we stand at the beginning of this new year we confess our need of Your presence and Your guidance as we face the future.
We each have our hopes and expectations for the year that is ahead of us—but You alone know what it holds for us, and only You can give us the strength and the wisdom we will need to meet its challenges. So help us to humbly put our hands into Your hand, and to trust You and to seek Your will for our lives during this coming year. read more
Thinking Exponentially Won't Put God in a Box
Do we really believe all things are possible with God?
A few years ago Rick Warren and I were talking about faith, and he told me that faith in ministry includes setting goals so incredibly bold that you're bound to fail unless God moves in a miraculous way. That conversation has radically transformed my faith—and my dependence—on God.
The truth is, Jesus continually pushes us to a place where we have to choose for or against Him. When we step forward in faith, will we choose to remain independent of Jesus or will we choose to be totally dependent on Him?
For instance, Jesus tells the rich young man to give away everything he has so he can follow Jesus as a disciple. The young man's choice is not about the wealth. Rather, he must decide if Jesus is who He says He is and if Jesus will come through on His promises. read more
Is the Great Apostasy Upon Us?
While in prayer over the vision God gave Steve Hill about the "spiritual avalanche that could kill millions," an alarming question nagged my soul: Could the great falling away already be underway? Could we be witnessing the first fruits of the great falling away even now? Are we at least seeing a shadow of the Great Apostasy?
There is much talk about Christ's soon Second Coming. But we know that Jesus will not return for a church without spot or wrinkle unless the falling away comes first … (1 Thess. 2:3). Although it's nothing entirely new, we are indeed witnessing a fast-progressing departure from sound doctrine and a holy life.
Even a quick comparison between what Scripture tells us about the last days and the manifest sin that has penetrated our generation should serve as a wake up call to every believer: Don't ignore the signs of the times. In His discussions on the end of the age, Jesus warned us not to let anyone deceive us (Matt. 24). If it weren't possible to get caught up in the Great Falling Away, Jesus wouldn't have issued such a strong warning to His followers and left a record of it for you and me. read more
What On Earth Am I Here For?
At some point we've all questioned why we're alive. Whether you or someone you know is struggling to find their life mission, here are five specific purposes for which God created us.
Everyone in your congregation wants to know if life really matters. Members, visitors, even your staff want to know:
What on earth am I here for?
Essentially, they're asking three basic questions. First, there's the question of existence: Why am I alive? For thousands of years people have asked this question. Many people of the Bible did. Jeremiah asked: "Why was I born? Was it only to have trouble and sorrow, to end my life in disgrace?" (20:18, GNT). read more
Local Churches Hold Many Advantages
In today's culture it's easy to think that the only way to solve the overwhelming challenges we face is either through innovative business or big government. Yet the reality is that the church, despite its faults, is still God's chosen instrument of blessing and has been for 2,000 years.
When senior pastor Rick Warren began rethinking Saddleback Church's missions strategy, which led to the PEACE Plan, he realized the body of Christ has several advantages over the efforts of business and government to help those in need. He saw that:
1. The church provides the largest participation.More than 2 billion people claim to be followers of Jesus Christ. That's one-third of the world's population! In the U.S., about 100 million people went to church last weekend. That's more than all who will attend sporting events this year in the U.S. read more
Rediscover the Beauty of Christmas
Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the December 2004 edition of Charisma.
I love to celebrate Christmas because I love the Christ of Christmas. Yet we live in a day when celebrating "Christ's mass" is frowned upon by the secularists, who want to excise Jesus from the holiday, and surprisingly, by some Christians who want to exorcize Christmas from the calendar.
You have no doubt heard some of these more popular "Bah! Humbug!" criticisms from sanctified scrooges:
- Christ wasn't born in winter, let alone on December 25.
- Christmas comes from an occult winter-solstice festival.
- Evergreen trees and holly and mistletoe come from pagan customs and therefore are "of the devil."
Sound familiar? Let's see if I can help those "Christ-massers"among you celebrate the birth of Christ in a deeper, more meaningful and festive way, without guilt or condemnation. read more
Home is Where the Heart is for Christmas
Editor's Note: This article appeared in the December 1982 issue of Charisma Magazine and was written by Jamie Buckingham, former senior pastor at Melbourne Tabernacle Church in Melbourne, Fla. Buckingham died in 1992 at age 59.
I write this aboard a jet airliner speeding south from one of the nation's greatest northern cities. I am heading home for Christmas.
How eager I am to see the face of my wife, embrace my now-grown children who are gathering at the old homestead, grab my little grandchildren and swing them high as they squeal: "PaPa's home!"
How eager I am to sit quietly with my dear friends, my extended family, to embrace and whisper "I love you" in the ears of those as committed to me as they are to their own blood relatives. We will embrace, take off our shoes, sit in front of a fire (sipping eggnog), and feel "at home" in each other's presence. read more
In Time for Christmas: Purpose Driven Life App
A new iOS app providing a portable and interactive user experience for the 10th Anniversary expanded version of Rick Warren's bestselling The Purpose Driven Life: What On Earth Am I Here For? is now available from Zondervan at http://zndr.vn/UBL4E5.
The "Purpose Driven Life" app includes the entire content of the book as well as 42 built-in videos of Warren further sharing insights into each chapter. In addition, individuals will have the ability to create notes to use in small group settings or for personal study.
"The 'Purpose Driven Life' app allows for simple and efficient portability perfect for on-the-go reading," said Tracy Danz, Vice President and Publisher, Zondervan Trade Books. "What better gift to give this Christmas than one that will help an individual start a journey of discovering the answer to life's most important question: What on earth am I here for?" read more
Sometimes, Words Fail Us Even in Prayer
Some members of my church gathered near the altar last Sunday to pray for those affected by the recent school massacre in Connecticut. Our pastor had a list of the victims, and he asked that we mention each of the families by name.
It wasn't easy to read that list. It included Daniel Barden, age 7; Charlotte Bacon, 6; Olivia Engel, 6; Chase Kowalski, 7; and Jack Pinto, 6. A total of 20 children died in the shootings, plus six adults, including Victoria Soto, the brave first-grade teacher who herded her students into a closet when the gunman approached her classroom. She was 27, the same age as my oldest daughter.
Some people in my church found it too difficult to pray out loud. That's understandable. But how exactly do we pray when tragedy strikes? read more
Billy Graham Ponders Evil, Suffering, Death
The technological revolutions of today stagger our imaginations. We try to peer into the future, and if we could actually see what the world will be like 10 or 20 years from now, I'm sure that we would be overwhelmed.
This is not the first time, however, that the human race has undergone a technological revolution.
Three thousand years ago when a young man by the name of David became king of Israel, Israel was divided and backward, and was oppressed by its neighbors. Israel was little more than a cluster of primitive tribes living in tents, and people were barely scratching a living from the land. read more
Amidst the Pain, Take Comfort in God's Love
Last Friday, just as our nation was showing the beginning stages of healing from 9-11 to our nation, we took another hit. A total of 26 children and six adults were massacred in a quiet, suburban, elementary school.
The devastation of this small community has rocked the nation. People from all over the nation are sending comfort, wreaths, Christmas trees, toys, ornaments and coffee to the community of Newton, Connecticut. Why does this massacre hurt so much?
Schools are usually considered safe places. In fact, most emergency shelters are in schools. Before 9-11 we felt the U.S was impenetrable. In the last years, churches, colleges and high schools have seen death and violence—and now, an elementary school. The outpouring of love and support to this devastated community shows that we all share in the pain, and we can all share in the recovery.
The burning question this week for me is how will this impact our Christmas services? read more
Suffering: Why Does God Allow It?
On Nov. 21, 1980, when the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas burned, survivors were brought into the Convention Center, where our Crusade meetings were being held. In an interview, Governor Robert List talked about the good times at the MGM only 24 hours before. "And how quickly," he said, "the music has stopped."
Some day, for all of you, if you don't know God, the music will stop. It will all be over. The Bible says, "It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment" (Hebrews 9:27).
The Bible says that Job suddenly lost all of his wealth and his children. The devil said to God, "If You take all those possessions away from him, he'll curse You and turn from You." But God replied, "You can do anything to him, except you can't kill him, and then we'll see" (Job 1:11-12). read more
10 More Stupid Things Ministers Should Never Do
Lee Grady penned a no-nonsense article last week cleverly titled "10 Stupid Things Ministers Should Never Do." The ministry of Dr. Mary Ann Brown left an impression on Lee, and in his article he recalled some of her sage advice, which was: "Lee, please don't ever get stupid."
I was talking to evangelist Steve Hill of Brownsville Revival on Friday evening and our conversation reminded me of Lee's article. Steve told me he's sadly watching pastors fall into a lukewarm theology. The next day Steve had a prophetic vision about an avalanche that could kill thousands that we shared with our readers.
There are indeed many dangers for last day ministers. Whether you are an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher, there are temptations and pitfalls at every turn. There are fiery darts coming your way. It can be difficult to know whom to trust. But that doesn't mean you need to get stupid. read more
Be Amazed When It Comes to the Uncomfortable
Something uncomfortable usually happens at my church. Somewhere in the day, I will be praying a third time for an injury to be healed and wait as they check to see if the pain is gone; or be perplexed by a testimony that is almost too good to be true; or be left in a somewhat confused conversation with God about what I have seen or heard—and I am one of the leaders.
Being in a healing/revival environment can be uncomfortable for pastors. We tend to operate in our strengths of bringing comfort and care, order and answers, and connection and protection. Uncomfortable stuff makes people feel, well, uncomfortable; so we usually try to keep it at a minimum.
But if—and when—the community catches the kingdom mentality that anything is possible with God and sets its collective heart on worldwide transformation and the healing goodness of the heavenly Father, we're all regularly drawn into experiences for which we have no grid and, perhaps, even little inclination. read more
Please Don't Worship the iPreacher
Let's be careful of building a ministry on one man's charisma—even if he is trendy
Thanks to amazing advancements in digital technology, pastors today can reach massive audiences. Their sermons can become overnight YouTube sensations. Some of our most gifted Christian communicators touch millions through their downloadable sermons. Others broadcast their messages to multi-site locations so that their reach is multiplied to 10 or 20 congregations instead of one.
I'm not complaining about this. I love the fact that this column (which started out as a page in a paper magazine) is now able to travel to the other side of the world in seconds. I'm glad I can preach the gospel through Twitter and Facebook. God wants us to use modern technology.
But as much as I love my iPad, and as much as I welcome all the rapid changes occurring in communications, I'm concerned about the emergence of the iPreacher. read more
Reinhard Bonnke: 5 Ways to Lead a Victorious Life
A whole generation of Israel wished—and died wishing. For them, 40 years of wandering turned the Promised Land into Fantasy Land. For those same 40 years, Joshua nurtured a victory just waiting to happen. When God commissioned him, Joshua responded and turned others' wishes into land, cities, homes and possessions—the inheritance of generations to come.
Why did Joshua succeed where others did not? It's vitally important to first say that the reasons all lay in Joshua's own heart, not in his circumstances. That's the difference between what happens for some people and what doesn't happen for others. Success is in ourselves and God's Word, not in our circumstances.
Let's look at the five victory factors behind Joshua's success, all set out in Joshua 1. read more
Steve Hill: The Spiritual Avalanche That Could Kill Millions
This is coming to you from a man who has just passed through the valley of the shadow of death. Since my close call with eternity just a short while ago ... everything has become clearer. I can hear His whisper. Unabated obedience has become my mandate. That is why I'm writing this word from the Lord.
A few days ago, after enjoying quality time with Jesus, I was surprised by an alarming vision. I saw a massive, majestic mountain covered in glistening snow. It reminded me of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps. Its peaks were sparkling white and I was amazed by God's attention to detail. It was so realistic I wanted to go skiing! But I sensed that there was more that the Holy Spirit was about to reveal. As I closed my eyes, I was in a winter wonderland bustling with thousands of vacationers. The ski lodge, condos, hotels and cabins were at full capacity at this popular resort.
Day quickly turned to night as the skiers, snowboarders and sports enthusiasts were settling in. Anticipation grew as the snow began to fall. Everyone headed to bed believing tomorrow would be a day of sheer enjoyment on freshly covered slopes. For an avid skier, the exhilaration of being the first one to race down a new blanket of snow is a dream come true. read more
John Hagee: 4 Ways to Stop World War III
America, it's time for us to wake up! We are in a war for our survival. But there are four ways we as a nation can stop what is happening in the Middle East without firing a shot:
1. Divest our stocks from private and public pension portfolios that are attached to Iran
2. Drill for oil in the United States so we are able to end our addiction to foreign oil
3. Vote for the development of effective anti-missile defenses
4. Develop and deploy a comprehensive effort to assist the Iranian people in liberating themselves from their country's theocratic dictatorship. read more
Holy Spirit Moves at Brownsville Revival Reunion
Martinez: Are You Hearing God's Voice This Season?
When a child is small, whether we want to or not, we train them to hear our voice. We have certain tones of voices that indicate "I mean business."
By the time a child is four or five years old, they will begin to have so much going on in their heads that sometimes they don't hear us until we turn on that certain tone of voice.
In the busyness of the Christmas season, it might seem counterproductive to pause. Yet, it is in these moments that we can learn so much about listening. Take a few moments today to consider how you hear God's voice. Do you only hear Him when He "turns on the voice", or are you hearing even His whispers? read more
Leave Apologetics Out of Evangelism
A famous "defender of the faith," Benjamin Warfield, against the overwhelming teaching of Scripture, actually claimed, "Christianity makes its appeal to right reason, and stands out among all religions, therefore, as distinctively 'the Apologetical religion.' It is solely by reasoning that it has come thus far on its way to its kingship. And it is solely by reasoning that it will put all its enemies under its feet."
Apologetics in this context means, "a reasoned defense" rather than a "presentation-in-power" of Christian belief. Apologetics assumes that one becomes a Christian more by intellectually grasping "right doctrine" or "good ideas" rather than humbly receiving the revealed presence and power of Jesus.
In early church history, as the power of the Spirit became a threat to the church hierarchy, most of the early "church fathers" became more acceptable as "apologists," defending the faith against philosophical and religious attacks, even as they (rarely) conceded that Christianity was mainly spread by those who healed and drove out demons. Since these apologists were trained in the same intellectual traditions as their opponents, their crucial problem is that they accept their opponents' premise that human wisdom is the way to discover God and to accept His gospel. The gospel then became a matter of accepting certain facts about Christianity (the creeds), rather than basing faith on the "experience" of God's revelation and power—a problem even today in evangelical Christianity. read more
During Christmas Season, Make Sure to Take Time for God
There is a concept called Margin. I first learned about margin the hard way. When my oldest child went to kindergarten, I mapped out the route, and figured out exactly how much time it would take to arrive at school on time. With this information, I calculated what time I needed to leave every morning.
For the next three months, every morning was a race against the clock, and most days I lost – I would pull onto the school grounds just as the bell rang.
Then my husband was laid off and took over the morning duty, and suddenly, my daughter was arriving with time to spare. I was in awe! I asked him how he managed to get her to school on time. With a bit of reflection, I discovered that I hadn't created space for the time it took to get a baby and kindergartener to the car, or the time it took to get from the car to the classroom.
When life gets busy, sometimes we find that we are rushing from event to event, hoping we make it on time. First we decorate the church, then our home. We plan for the holiday parties in each ministry area, and the church staff. We prepare for the Christmas concert, and Christmas service, then comes the New Years' service. For a few moments, we pause – often after pulling an all-nighter to wrap presents - and have a Christmas get together at home.
The weeks of December are often bundled with joy and energy. Yet in all that activity, it is easy to get so wrapped up in doing that we end up in January totally wiped out, not able to even hear our own thoughts, let alone God's voice.
This season can be different. There is a growing trend (again) to focus on the spiritual disciplines. As I have been going through several books on the subject, there is one resounding theme: Space.
And this is what I learned: I am the only one who has the authority and ability to create space in my life. Even if I have other people to report to, space will never be created in my life unless I lead the charge.
As you progress through this Christmas season, here is a simple tool to help you reflect on how you spend your time, and where you might need to create space:
Take a moment to make a grid on a piece of paper – then fill in the boxes with your activities for the last week. If you are very crammed, you might even just do the last three days.
Do you notice a pattern? What can you do to focus your time on the most critical items on your agenda? What are you doing that really isn't urgent, isn't important, and could be done by someone else?
Now, where is your time with God on that grid? What can you do to create space in your activities, and create time for your relationship with God?
In this season of celebration, remember to take time to nurture your soul. After all, your relationship with Christ really is the reason for the season, and those around you will learn from your example. read more
Isaac Hunter's Suicide Note Discovered in Wake of Affair, Domestic Violence Allegations
In the week following Isaac Hunter's resignation as senior pastor of Summit Church, the Orlando Sentinel reports that Hunter was in a downward spiral of violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and suicidal thoughts, according to a domestic violence petition filed Friday.
"I currently fear for my life and the lives of our three children," Rhonda Hunter wrote in a petition for a temporary restraining order against her husband. "Isaac is unstable and has demonstrated erratic behavior, alcohol abuse, and fits of rage."
Circuit Judge Roger J. McDonald granted Rhonda Hunter's petition the same day it was submitted. The order bars Isaac Hunter, 35, from the couple's home in Winter Park, Fla., his church, his children's schools and his wife's workplace.
Isaac Hunter admitted to an extramarital affair and resigned from his post as senior pastor at Summit Church in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 28, one day after his 13th wedding anniversary. Hunter is the middle child of prominent evangelist Joel C. Hunter, senior pastor of Northland, A Church Distributed, in Longwood, Fla., and spiritual adviser to President Barack Obama. read more
Shame on the UN: A Bold Reaction to Palestinian Statehood
On Nov. 29, 1947, the United Nations' General Assembly voted to partition Palestine into a Jewish and an Arab state. The Jewish leadership accepted the plan; the Arab leadership rejected it. Sixty-five years later, on Nov. 29, 2012 (Thursday), Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, excoriated Israel, praised Islamic terrorists and received the overwhelming approbation of the General Assembly, which voted 138 to 9 (with 41 abstentions) to recognize Palestine as a "non-member observer state."
Abbas was perfectly clear: "The moment has arrived for the world to say clearly: 'Enough of aggression, settlements and occupation.'" The world, then, through the U.N., would be rebuking Israel with its vote.
To be sure, President Abbas made some conciliatory remarks, such as, "We did not come here seeking to delegitimize a state established years ago, and that is Israel." But these remarks were completely overridden by his unstinting condemnation of Israel, whose policies, he claimed, "have thrown [negotiations] into the intensive care unit."
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Evangelist Steve Hill: Culture Wars Won at Calvary
Culture wars are real. I'm speaking of the battles that continually pursue between those who hold to traditional values and those who are opposed. My friend, the gospel is greater than any force that comes against it. When we preach the pure Word of God, amazing results follow. Please allow me to give you an example.
The governor of Alabama once invited me and several of my evangelist friends to a historic meeting. It was a Saturday afternoon rally in support of keeping the Ten Commandments posted at the State Supreme Court.
Upon arrival we were shocked to see more than 25,000 people gathered together on the front lawn of the governor's mansion. Surrounding the crowd were all the major media networks broadcasting this historic event.
I remember asking the governor what he wanted me to say at this secular rally. His response was crystal clear: "Preach the gospel and give an altar call." read more
Franklin Graham: Is There Hope for Revival?
Can revival come to America?
If revival can come to a wicked city like Nineveh in response to the preaching of God's Word by Jonah, then I believe there is hope for our nation.
The results of the recent election show a definite move toward secularism and a shift away from Christian values and biblical morality. In some states, same-sex marriage was approved and marijuana was legalized. Unbelievably, whether it was apathy or indifference, there were millions of evangelical Christians who stayed at home and did not go to the polls. Had more Christians exercised their right and privilege to vote in this election, perhaps the outcomes on the national and state levels could have been quite different.
However, I believe that followers of Jesus Christ can still make a crucial difference in our country going forward. read more
7 Reasons Prophetic Voices Are Silent
As a pastor I have been involved in political, economic and social issues in order to be holistic in ministering to the needs of our community, as well as functioning prophetically to influential elected officials. In this context, I have observed how many leaders also involved in holistic ministry have "behaved themselves" in regards to speaking out prophetically on major biblical issues. My opinion is that we are all called to be prophetic—especially preachers of the gospel (1 Peter 4:11).
For example, during the past decade I have been a major proponent of preserving biblical marriage and have worked against legalizing alternate forms of marriage such as same-sex marriage. As I have helped lead the charge, some of my good friends have intentionally remained silent for a variety of reasons.
The following are some of the reasons pastors have muzzled their prophetic voice: read more
Adversity Brings Opportunity for Supernatural Victory
We are living in times that can cause both great fear and great opportunity. These are seasons where the faithful and wise people of God can flourish.
It is not because all is peaceful or that challenges and hardships are diminishing, but these are the days that great character is forged. As we contend with difficulties, strong hearts and minds are being formed and creative new strategies for life are being birthed.
Deep calls to deep and extreme necessities call upon great virtues. When minds become transformed and passionate hearts are engaged, then those qualities, which would otherwise have lain dormant, awake to new life and new opportunities. The Spirit of God empowers and releases these battle tested messengers of light to bring forth His power, presence, and glory upon the earth like never before. read more
One Nation Under God Precludes Nationalism
We have just come out of a presidential election. Some Christ followers are happy, some are not, some have concern, and some continue to live in fear. I do not have a problem with concern, but I do have a problem with fear.
Fear has the ability to imprison the faith and hope within us. Without faith, it is impossible to please God, and it is impossible to live in the overcoming power of the Kingdom of God within us. God is much bigger than who is in charge of our nation or any nation. Whoever is in charge should never be an opportunity to allow fear to grip us.
Romans 13 says, "Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it's God's order. So live responsibly as a citizen. If you're irresponsible to the state, then you're irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear." read more
Franklin Graham Urges Prayer for President Obama, America
Our country finds itself in perilous times, facing uncertainty and anxiety stemming from economic challenges, global instability and threats to our freedom and security as a people.
Having just come through a divisive national election, I am urging pastors across this country to lead their congregations in praying daily for our president, Barack Obama, and all of our elected leaders--for wisdom, Divine guidance, and that God would accomplish His will and purposes.
While politics is noticeably partisan, prayer must never be partisan. Americans need to come together, and people of faith should lead the way, by praying diligently for our leaders whether or not they agree with them or their policies. God's Word commands us to pray for 'kings and all who are in high positions.' (I Timothy 2:2) read more
Steve Hill Calls Christians to Rise Up and Fight
We are living in perilous times—and I'm dedicated to exposing the schemes of Satan and then educating Christians on what to do about it.
We are finding that many churches have become Satan's sanctuary. Satan can sit down and savor a soft sermon. The pillow prophets behind the sacred pulpit won't dare preach against him. Rather, they offer us savory snacks that produce anemic malnourished Christians whose lives are void of Holy Ghost strength.
I fear we are raising up a generation of weak, cowardly, young people. They don't know how to cast out devils. Many have never been filled with His Spirit and haven't experienced the glorious manifestation of tongues. They don't know how to pray. They don't know how to go after God. They want to sit under some teacher that's going to tickle their ears and make them happy. read more
Bishop Challenges Bible-Believing Republicans to 'Humanize Enemies'
Jonah was a prophet typical of many believers today who wrap their faith in nationalism and/or patriotism to the point where it supersedes obedience to the will and heart of God.
The Assyrian nation (modern-day Iraq) had harassed and fought against Israel and in 721 BC took the land of the ten tribes of Israel. Jonah was called by God to preach the gospel in the Assyrian capital of Nineveh either before or right after this period of disinheritance. Jonah initially refused to go because of his hatred toward the Assyrians; this would be like a Jewish rabbi being sent to Berlin to preach repentance to Hitler during the Holocaust, or like an American evangelist being sent to preach to Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida in Pakistan, or to the Taliban in Afghanistan.
This lesson from the book of Jonah is also preached by Jesus in the Beatitudes of the gospels when He taught us to "love our enemies" (Matt. 5). This is not just referring to our personal enemies but also our national enemies. It is hard for the human soul to believe that God actually loves our enemies and those people responsible for atrocities committed against humanity. But we have to realize that God is bigger than our prejudice and our pain! (For example, how do you think the families of the victims of the "Son of Sam" shooter David Berkowitz feel when they hear him giving his testimony of his conversion to Christianity?) read more
Successful Leaders Build on Godly Precepts
Note: The following is an excerpt from the book Lead and Succeed by Sara. J. Moulton Reger
Business leaders can never go wrong by building their foundation on godly principles. The fundamentals in this chapter are the underpinnings of our thinking, so they precede effective decisions, actions, and habits. Just as it is a good idea to check the foundation of your home periodically to ensure it is sound, you may want to return to this chapter periodically to review these important Bible fundamentals for business leadership.
Acknowledge That Leaders are Chosen by God
The apostle Paul wrote the following passage at a time when Rome ruled the world. One of Rome's emperors would eventually order Paul's death.
"Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God." (Romans 13:1) read more
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Plato construction of another ideal state, Authoritarian state, He did not agree with Plato's ideology of republic.
An example would be on such abstract nouns such as:, Justice, courage, Love, piety
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Almost had a philosophical king when Dion, the brother of the fathers heir, asked Plato to teach the heir, 2 political upheavals cast Greek values into question, Appearance of the Sophists. They focused on teaching rhetorical skills and believed in persuasiveness, which exploited uncertainty over traditional values. Believed that whether or not the action was right didn't matter. What was important was how it benefited you, which raised the question of the objective moral-what is right and wrong?, War between Athens and Sparta (431 to 404). Athens called for a new civic virtue, persuasive speaking >war skills, Philosophy originated from 6th century in Greek, island of Miletus, Poets used to address the values of the society. Ex) Hesiod encouraged good behavior for divine reward
Plato's dialogues are classed into early, middle and late periods., A typical early dialogue ends in a state of aporia, Socratic method of elenchus
Humans should engage in philosophical dialects., Virtue
He relies less on Elenchus
- Belief of life being split by a line with two equal halves., Visible Realm, The process of grasping with our senses (mind). Prisoners bound in the cave are limited to the visible aspects of life. Therefore imagination is their evidence (crutches)., Intelligible Realm, The stage of belief according to the allegory of the cave. Statues correspond to the real objects of our sensation. (Flowers, people, and trees) the prisoners begin to notice "forms" which is the next stage of the line., The Forms, Prisoners begin to notice that the sensible particulars and objects are imperfect copies. The prisoner is now at the stage of thought, he is able to reason about forms but is reliant on unproven assumptions.
The Philosopher Kings are the people who must come out of this "cave" (Allegory of the Cave) in order to understand reality.
The Philosopher Kings alone (once out of the "cave) are able to understand reality.
People are born to specialize into 3 different classes, Class of Producers - They only worry about their businesses and not about the politics. They must obey all rules., Class of warriors - Enforce and carry out all the orders of the rulers., Class of Rulers - They make the rules and laws for everybody to follow., Example - A farmer should stay as a farmer and not go into architecture
The Appetitive Soul, This soul materialistic and seeks all worldly happiness
The Spirited Soul, This soul seeks for all the types of Honor
The Rational Soul, This soul seeks only for truth and knowledge
Thrasymachus' ideas opposed to Socrates because Socrates believed that it is in the humans' interest to have laws and they are more than a mere convention
Just action is good in itself (Intrinsically good), It is good regardless of the advantages it confers, Plato wanted to prove that justice was a way of understanding the Form of Good and imitating it. By imitating the form we are leading our selves on for a calm, peaceful life.
We can see that it pays to be just when we look at tyrants; they act in unjust ways and always end up ruined. A just man is a serene man.
Only the Philosopher is capable of judging because he is able to experience all 3 types of pleasure from all the the 3 souls that are present in Man.
The sun allows us to see things around us (gain empirical knowledge) and is responsible for change and the growth of life.
The Form of Good makes these things knowledgeable and have form.
largest aspect of our tripartite (consisting of 3 parts) soul
necessary desires, such as the desire to eat to stay alive
unecessary desires, having 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream after every meal
unlawful desires, the desire to eat one's children, MUST be suppressed NO MATTER WHAT
important: Plato: "in a balanced man, appetite is controlled by reason and spirit."
one of plato's 3 society classes
responsibilities:, -defending the city from invasion, enforce the laws of the guardians/philosopher kings, ensure that the producers obey the laws of the guardians
2nd lowest grade of the cognitive activity*, *cognitive activity: understanding through thought processes, experiences, and the senses
the object of belief is visible and not mental
-a man in the state of belief: doesn't have access to "The Forms" (absolute idea behind the reality).
A man in the state of belief takes the sensible things as the most real, What are the links between this and life as a bat?, bats have a different way of sensing things around them, and therefore whether their reality is different than ours or not is the raised question
socrates' method of making the person he is talking to think that he/she is contradicting themselves.
result: this proves that the person socrates is talking to doesn't have knowledege about the topic
leads to aporia
an empirical question is a question that requires you to out into the world and investigate., example: what is the percentage of the kuwaiti population like chocolate ice cream?, Basically whenever you need statistical data, example of a non-empirical question: what is the square root of 25 plus 5?, This is true in all possible worlds
the philsophical branch which is concerned with knowledge, belief and thought, What is knowledge? How do we form beliefs based on evidence? Can we know anything?
plato: "it's the world beyond what we can physically see"
Plato's world of ideas, where the "idea" of eveything exists.
absolute, unchanged entities, such as: beauty, redness, sweetness, goodness
This is the only thing we can actually KNOW about
it is the source of intelligibility and our abiltity to know
responsible for the existence of all the other forms, plato: "it is just like the sun to the visible world" (see page 11)
it is the object of knowledge
highest point of cognitive activity (understanding) >>> become a philosopher king
one of plato's three society classes
responisbility: rule the city; in charge of law
chosen from the auxiliaries (warrior) class
aka philosopher kings
famous greek poet
wrote the poem "Works and Days", the poem shows the greek view of virtue and justice, Which version of justice was this? The Greeks had differing opinions.
lowest grade of the cognitive activity (does not give us a lot of true knowledge), taking images and shadows from works of art like poetry, movies, and TV and believing that these images are real
using reason to reach an end, Real life example
consists of 'The Forms" (Plato's World of Ideas), plato: "it is the only object of knowledge"
opposite to plato's visible realm
Greek for plato's "just city"
eternal, unchanging truth, intelligible realm, examples, I know 3 plus 4 is 7, because this is the case and it will never change, I cannot be sure that Meno is beautiful (people have different perceptions of beauty; this is why the validity of empiricism is debated)
philososphy branch that asks "what is there in the world"
aristotle: "the science of things transcending what is physical or natural", time, space, identity
lover of sights and sounds, socrates's idea of people who claim to be experts at everything that is beautiful, they don't realize that there is a "form of beauty" that causes everything beautiful in the visible realm, cannot be considered philosophers. they only have opinions, and they lack knowledge
metaphysical theories:, the theory of forms, the theory of the tripartite soul
all the truths other than the eternal, unchanging truths are associated with.
highest form of certainty in the visible realml
greek for "the desire to have more", such as running after money and power
Thrasymachus said in his book: "justice is nothing more than natural pleonexia
The third and lowest class of the three classes of society. This class includes all other professions other than warriors and rulers. Plato states that in a just society, the producers have no share in ruling the state, and only obey what the rulers decree.
Reason is an aspect of our tripartite soul, as Plato describes it. Reason desires truth and it is the source of all of our philosophic desires. The entire soul is ruled by reason, and it strives to fulfill reason's desires.
Teachers for hire that educated the wealthy men of Athens. They tended to share a disregard for the notion of objective truth and knowledge. They also disregarded the notion of objective moral truth, meaning they did not believe in "right" and "wrong.
These are all the objects we experience around us. They are "sensible" because we can sense them. They are "particular" because they are specific items that undergo change over time, rather than universal, unchanging ideas.
Every man must fulfil the role in which nature best fits them and not interfere with other things.
What they do best, such as those naturally suited to farm should farm, it will be the main source of political justice.
It is one part of the tripartite soul (see pg15).
Spirit is what allows one's soul to achieve honor and love.
The spirit part of the human beings helps keep the appetite in control, since one needs a balance of all three (spirit, rational and appetite).
The mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought; which only comes with unproven assumptions.
ruler of the kallipolis
a.k.a guardians
since they are the only people who grasp "The Forms", they are the only ones who have full knowledge.
they are the most just people since they strive for truth more than anyone else
Highest form of knowledge., Involves the use of pure, abstract reason. Does not rely on images and unproven assumptions.
Every human soul is composed of three parts:, the heart (spirited), the mind (rational) and the stomach (appetite), Appetite – hungry after money Spirit – honor Rational – knowledge
There should be a balance between them to have individual justice.
Existence divided into two realms, Visible Realm, This is the realm that we are able to grasp with our senses. Comprised of the world we see around us, full of sensible particulars. Objects in the visible realm are not as real as those in the intelligible realm, and the objects in the visible realm are objects of opinion., Intelligible Realm


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Just an outline, made of skin
And my walls, still paper thin
I want you too, you color me in
Feel like I'm drowning from the sound
Of all the silence, coming down
My thoughts are gone
I'm going down
I'm turning inside out
This time I finally need, a Light, a Light
I'm done with all this: my blight
Having flashes in my mind
Can't endure that tick of time
Last time I get passed by!
Today I accept my God's Heart of Light!
I let Him in, the waves of sin, are rushing by,
Not just flashes, in the pan,
I don't always understand,
the Mercy, in His Might.
This truth, I finally need a Light, a Light
I give my all, I commit my mind
I'll see my Father, by and by,
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Foxy's Point Of View
Me and Wolferine (My sister) went out to get coffee. But we suddenly go lost. Until a Tour Guide showed up and helped us around. Hmm....They also gave us a map. I immediately opened the map after the Tour Guide left. It was just 5 steps away in the Town Center! Silly Us. Then we enjoyed by lounging out at the couches and ordering some nice drinks. Then we headed up to the Book Room. Where we could enjoy a silent time. Reading Books,talking to people,and playing games like Mancala.
Mancala is complicated for me to master. Wolferine always ends up winning. Even though i read the instructions at the wall....I still don't get it! maybe i need to play more games.
After the last sip of our mugs,we payed for the drinks and went back to our Igloo. Boy,we can't wait to tell a Fun Story to our parents!


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Everything was dark. Was it nighttime? Was I sleeping?That was the only possible explanation for the pitch black curtain surrounding me. Feeling around where I lay, light sheets met my hands. I pulled them off, a wave of cold air blowing me away. Ben must have found me in the bathroom and taken me home.
I opened my eyes, realizing that they were closed, and assuming to see light. But it was even darker than it had been before, and I found myself scrambling for the covers to hide under. But they were gone. Now, instead of sitting in my welcoming bed, I was on a hard, cold floor, shivering in the night. I looked around, though it was useless to do so because there was no way I could even see my hand in front of my face. It was quiet too. It was too quiet for my taste. I needed something. Something familiar to keep me safe and warm, because frankly I felt extremely vurnurable right now. I felt the ground, expecting my fuzzy white carpet to brush below my fingers. But there was only a smooth stone floor beneath me.
I jumped up, because suddenly, the stone floor was wet. My hands had a liquid dripping from them. For a split second it occurred to me that it was my blood if I had fallen out of bed. But I was in no pain, other than I was terrified.
I began to walk around this hollow room blindly, reaching out to touch something, my desk, my bed, but all I connected with was freezing, dry air. I took a breath-and realized that there was no oxygen in this brisk air. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't move. I was immobilized from the neck down and crumpled to the floor, hitting my head on the hard rock. I gasped as the pain shot through me like a bullet, causing my eyes to water and cries of pain to escape numbly from my lungs.
Now I knew I was bleeding, and gushing at that. I was swimming in a pool of my own blood. I silently cried out for someone to help me, because I couldn't feel my lungs. I couldn't feel anything, except pain and suffering. My mind was the only thing still working in my body.
Pictures of my aunt, my cousin, my mom and my dad races through my mind, but I couldn't find any hope in them because they were whizzing by too fast, their faces blurred together. At last on of the pictures stopped dead in its tracks. The tears flowed heavily from my eyes as I gazed upon Ben's angelic face. I cried to him to come for me, to save me. He was the only one I needed right now. He had saved three times before already, and we had only known each other for a few weeks. When he saved me from drowning, he stopped the policemen from blinding me, and when we first met. When my eyes met his for the first time. The first time he had saved my poor, simple life by just being alive.
So why wasn't he here now? Why couldn't he save my soul once more? I wouldn't ask again, I promised. I just needed sanctuary from this unyielding torture that was being brought upon me. But it was no use, I was not going to be spared.
I heard a noise. I'm sure of it! Where did it come from? Right in front of me, a yellow glow was becoming. Yes, yes, yes! Ben, I knew you would come for me! I screamed in my mind to him, calling him to where I was. The bright glow came closer and closer, until it separated into two pointed ovals. Wait, something was wrong. This wasn't Ben.
I could now see the shape of the monster, it's black eyes glowing and illuminating its body. Two legs, two arms, it came towards me, in a crouched position. And it sprung.


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Weekly. The impulse wave [c] of B is now being built. After completing this wave the market will enter a bearish phase.
Daily. A corrective wave (IV) (part of a rising impulse [c]) is now being built.
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My DH and I have been trying for a few months for baby #3, with no luck so far(but also getting my body back on track after Implanon removal). May was the first month since TTC that I successfully "caught" when I ovulated, and now, June 1st, the day I get to test, I'm scared to. I'm attached to the thought that it worked, I'm pregnant. Wishful thinking in the back of my mind as if I am pregnant, what a difference this pregnancy would be from the other two(extreme nausea from the get-go, and right now I have absolutely NO signs of pregnancy other than hope).
I feel crazy being so attached to this thought, this pregnancy, birth, and baby that might not even be a reality! Am I alone on this or does anyone else ever feel this way?
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I remember feeling so devastated after getting so many BFNs in a row that during the last one I started crying. I had been holding on to the thought that I was pregnant with such commitment that I felt like I had lost a baby, rather than just find out that there hadn't been one yet.
I bought a nice journal and started writing to my future child whenever I was feeling strong emotions about TTC - it sounds like something that might help you as well. You get the chance to write to the child you're waiting to meet and it'll be nice for them to read when they get older. They'll always have a record of how hard you worked for them before they were even born :)
Fingers crossed for a BFP!
I'm so glad I'm not alone on this! I tried talking to DH, but he didn't understand "We can just try again if you aren't...no biggie..." ahhh!
I LOVE that journal idea, I definitely think I'll do that(unless I get a BFP today, then pregnancy journal here we come )
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And, I'm excited over a pregnancy that is in fact, REAL :D Got my BFP this morning!
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awesome! congrats!!!!
I'm 7 DPO and attached to this "possible" pregnancy as well. It's crazy. And I was talking to my sister and said something about "potential fetuses" and she just rolled her eyes at me (she's not exactly the maternal type). DH thinks I should for sure know by now and I keep telling him that it's too early to test and I won't test until next Tuesday (11DPO). I also know I won't wait that long to test. :)
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may the rest of your pregnancy be as pleasant as the last week :)
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This mineral specimen of Beryl var. Aquamarine with Schorl Tourmaline with Hyalite Opal from Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia is available for sale from John Betts - Fine Minerals, mineral dealer located in New York City, New York.Follow on Facebook
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|Minerals Species: Beryl var. Aquamarine with Schorl Tourmaline
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Location of mineral deposit: Erongo Mountains, 20 km north of Usakos, Damaraland, Namibia.
Description: Lustrous transparent blue-green aquamarine crystals to 44 mm, the blue-green gem variety of the mineral species beryl, with lustrous black schorl tourmaline crystals to 19 mm, with patches of colorless hyalite opal that fluoresces green under SW UV. The specimen formed in a cavity with many crystals intersecting in all directions. Most crystals are complete except in areas where they intersected adjacent crystals in the cavity. Ex. Georg Gebhard (author of Tsumeb I and II).
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Kristian Dupont avait besoin d'un nouveau design de logo et a lancé un concours sur 99designs.
Un gagnant a été sélectionné de 57 designs proposés par 26 designers freelance.
We need a logo (and after that, a site design) for our new site.
minimumnoise.com is going to be a site where buyers of sound production can get in touch with musicians and sound technicians.
The concept is similar to 99designs, but with a focus on sound production.
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We want a logo designed that will function as the base of the site design.
Here are some sites that could work as inspiration - just to give you a sense of what we have in mind. Note that these do not necessarily have logos that we like - it may just be a nice feel.
- The logo is primarily going to be used for the web site. But we are going to use it for print, t-shirts and the like as well, so it should scale well
- It should work on black as well as white. We haven't decided on a background color for the site but the logo should work with both. Bonus points for a logo that works on shades of grey as well.
- No restrictions at this time :)