Nehemiah was the King’s cupbearer, meaning he is trusted and high up in ranks. He was called to rebuild the city wall. As a leader, here’s what he did to accomplish his mission: - He prayed - He asked the King, a person of authority to give him favor and support - He assessed the damage - He gathered the people, young and old, poor and rich, skilled and unskilled to join him in his mission - When opposition comes, he prayed - After finishing the task, he reminded the people of God’s goodness, He’s laws and the people’s obligations and they rejoiced - He led the people to confess their sins - After the wall was restored, he led the people to renew their devotion to God and His covenant - He dedicated the wall with thanksgiving and singing with musical instruments
The result? Not only the wall was restored but national reformation happened.
Nehemiah probably thought he was just going to rebuild the wall. But in the end, he was instrumental in rebuilding the nation of Israel.
Many times in our lives, we feel that we are assigned to do something. We do outreaches, projects and services. But programs and projects have beginnings and ends. However, if we are looking for transformation, we need to look first to God and to people, not to programs and projects. Real transformation happens when the hearts of the people are transformed. How are people’s hearts transformed? Through relationships and authentic interaction with one another.
Mark 12:28-30, “One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these." Love is the universal language. Love is rooted in relationship.
God wants all of us to have first, a relationship with Him and relationships with others. Based on the Book of Nehemiah, the key to leadership and transformation is relationship with God and others – the two greatest commandments.
June 30, 2007 “Planted in the house of the Lord, they shall flourish in the courts of our God. Growing in grace they shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap (of spiritual vitality) and (rich in the) verdure (of trust, love, and contentment). Psalm 92:13-14
Lord, we pray today that You would remind those of our city who are seasoned in years that this is their time of great fruitfulness. Restore in them an understanding of their purpose and place in Your kingdom.
Do to others as you would have them do to you. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even "sinners" love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even "sinners" do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even "sinners" lend to "sinners," expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as yourFather is merciful. Luke 6:31-36 NIV
June 29, 2007 “Your name, O Lord, endures forever, Your renown, O Lord, through all generations.” Psalm 135:13
Father, it’s amazing to think that You know every person in Indianapolis. You are able to relate to every generation. We cry out today that you would minister to the young and the old uniting us into one people.
June 28, 2007 “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1 Lord, we come from so many different parts of the city and we’re different in so many ways. Yet we pray that You would let us work together with one purpose to accomplish great things through Faith, Hope and Love.
As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food." Jesus replied, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat." The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children . After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Matthew 14:15,16,21,23 NIV
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13 NIV
June 27, 2007 “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:19 We agree together for the purposes of God in Indianapolis. Lord Jesus, increase our faith to believe in the amazing things You want to do through us.
I am not sure if you guys are keeping up with the 40-day prayer. Today's prayer is a prophetic one. Here's a testimonial to it.
Last Sunday, the Lord told me to pray for my Senior Pastor that God's message through him will communicate clearly to the people and that they will take action based on the message. Half way in his message, the Holy Spirit came on me and I could not stop weeping. The verses of his sermon was taken from Acts 9-the conversion of Paul and the assignment of Ananias. Verses 10-18, 10In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, "Ananias!" "Yes, Lord," he answered.
11The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight."
13"Lord," Ananias answered, "I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. 14And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name."
15But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. 16I will show him how much he must suffer for my name." 17Then Ananias went to the hous e and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." 18Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19and after taking some food, he regained his strength.
In past several weeks, I have been carrying too much load regarding the preparation of FHL week. I was telling the Lord lately that the load is too much. Then in the sermon, I heard the word, "GO"! God did not explain anything to Ananias but He answered with a command. At that point of the message last Sunday, I started weeping and could not move from my seat. Tears continued to flow on my cheeks, non-stop.
I was prayed for by several prayer warrior in my church after the service. At the end of the prayer, the message was to take a day or two off and just listen to the Lord. My wife Annie tried to get me a cottage for Monday night but the only available is Tuesday. So this morning, I will be going for a day in nature outside Indy.
Please read the devotion today. At times, God will call you to do things that is way more than you could think of; He would not give you an explanation but He will just tell you to "Go". Obey Him; He's up to something. Only then will you get the answer. God is a faithful & loving God who hears us and loves us unconditionally.
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both.Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Proverbs 27:1-6 NIV
June 26, 2007 “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.” Ephesians 1:17
We pray for Merlin and Annie Gonzales as they lead Faith, Hope and Love. We ask the Father to strengthen them with new vision, protection and grace.
[Many of you know Pastor John Hay from the cafe Bible study Wednesday mornings... ]
"I'm embarrassed about it, but it happened. Mountain biking with a couple of guys from church early Wednesday morning at Washington Township Park in Avon, I went off the edge of a trail bridge, fell eight feet, and really did a number on my ribs, back, right scapula, and sternum. A beautiful early-morning bike hike turned into torturous pain, an ambulance ride, trauma center care, and three days in a hospital bed.
John: 16 fractures, including two compressed vertebrae."
For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. Exodus 20:5-6 NIV
MeanDean: Church Website Attention-Deficit Disorder
[Ed. Note: The Information Highway has turned into a forest. No, in fact, it is becoming a deluge!!! The urgency for 21st Century leaders to recognize the need for learning new-paradigm methods for communicating well, among the (citywide?) team called 'the Church'... is in most cases yet to be grasped. 'MeanDean' means well. Understand what he's alerting you to.]
"I write today to bring to your attention a growing malady among those seeking to find a church home online. Today I write about CWADD: Church Website Attention Deficit Disorder - a growing disease that continues to make our crufty old church web sites even more irrelevant and ineffective then they are already. Here’s why …" [continued at Heal Your Church Website]
June 24, 2007 “He wraps himself in light as with a garment, he stretches out the heavens like a tent.” Psalm 104:2
It’s amazing, Lord, that You love the city of Indianapolis so much You place a canopy of light and love over every part of the city. We want to feel the blanket of Your love.
Junio 24, 2007 Te cubres[a] de luz como con un manto; extiendes los cielos como un velo. Salmo 104:2
Es maravilloso, Senor, que tu AMOR por tu ciudad de Indianapolis es tan grande que pones una cobertura de luz y AMOR sobre cada Rincon de la ciudad. Nosotros queremos sentir la cobijita de tu AMOR.
[Read previous news stories & video posted below at IndyChristian.com... re the fire that destroyed the Simple Way community outreach center in Philly.]
Simple Way founder Shane Claiborne is the guest today on Steve Brown's podcast.
June 23, 2007 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” I Peter 2:9 Lord Jesus, we are amazed today that, in our frailty, you have called us to be a part of Your amazing family. Our purpose is to help shine Your light in our city. Let your wonderful light pierce the darkness of Indianapolis.
Junio 23,2007 Pero ustedes son linaje escogido, real sacerdocio, nación santa, pueblo que pertenece a Dios, para que proclamen las obras maravillosas de aquel que los llamó de las tinieblas a su luz admirable. 1 Pedro 2:9
Senor Jesus, estamos maravillados hoy,que en medio de nuestra debilidad, tu nos haz llamado a ser parte de tu maravillosa familia. Nuestro proposito es ayudar a brillar tu luz en nuestra ciudad. Deja que tu fantastica luz rompa la oscuridad de Indianapolis.
And they sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth." Revelation 5:9 NIV
June 22, 2007 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” - Isaiah 9:2 Lord Jesus, we worship You today for You are an amazing light. We pray that You would expose any darkness in our hearts as we prepare to minister to our city through Faith, Hope and Love.
Junio 22, 2007 El pueblo que andaba en la oscuridadha visto una gran luz;sobre los que vivían en densas tinieblasla luz ha resplandecido. - Isaias 9:2 Senor Jesus, te alabamos y glorificamos hoy por que tu eres nuestra luz maravillosa. Nosotros oramos para que tu reveles cualquier oscuridad en nuestros corazones al mismo tiempo que tu nos preparas para ministrar a tu ciudad atravez de la Fe, la Esperanza y el Amor.
[IndyChristian Ed. Note: A friend sent me this, and she said it better than I could.... Read on and see if you can help. Shane Claiborne is an avid Christ-follower, a Wheaton College graduate, living and leading the 'Simple Way' community in the inner city of Philadelphia. Shane's a CCDA advocate... in fact, a board member... and was actively a part of CCDA Indy 2005. Many of you met him, and you can't help but like and admire him. Here's a link to his cover article at Christianity Today magazine not long ago. Hat-tip, Sarah, for sending me this note below. Read on....]
Hi all - I know some of you have been deeply impacted by Shane Claiborne's message and the mission of the Simple Way community in Philadelphia. If you haven't heard about this, please keep them in your prayers and if you can support them, please do.
6/20/07 12:30PM This morning, a 7-alarm fire consumed an abandoned warehouse in our Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia. The Simple Way Community Center at 3200 Potter Street was destroyed as well as at least eight of our neighbors’ homes. Over 100 people were evacuated from their homes, and 400 families are currently without power. Despite this developing tragedy, we are incredibly thankful to share that all of our community members and every one of our neighbors is safely out of harm’s way.
This fire will forever change the fabric of our community. Eight families are currently homeless, and in many cases have lost their vehicles as well as their homes. One of our neighbors, the Mahaias Family, lost their three cars as well as the equipment one family member uses for her massage therapy business. Teenager Brian Mahaias is devastated not because he has lost his belongings, but because he fears that this fire will force him to move away from this neighborhood that is his family as well as his home.
The Simple Way has lost a community center that was home to our Yes! And… afterschool program, community arts center, and Cottage Printworks t-shirt micro-business as well as to two of our community members. Community members Shane Claiborne and Jesce Walz have lost all of their belongings, Yes! And…’s after school studio and library were ruined, and community member Justin Donner’s Cottage Printworks equipment and t-shirts were destroyed.
We are thankful that we are able to help each other during this time of need, and we will continue to keep your informed about today’s events.
We have established funds to support the families who have lost their homes, the Yes! And… afterschool program, and the Simple Way community.
A fund to support the families has been established through a partner organization, EAPE. Tax-deductible donations can be made at https://www.tonycampolo.org/online_donation.php. Please make sure to put “Kensington Families Fund” in the memo section.
“You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light.” “You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” - II Samuel 22:29, Psalm 18:28 We are so grateful, Lord Jesus, that You are the light of the world. It’s our prayer today that You would penetrate the darkness of our city through Faith, Hope and Love. Let Your light shine today.
Tú, Señor, eres mi lámpara; tú, Señor, iluminas mis tinieblas. Tú, Señor, mantienes mi lámpara encendida; tú, Dios mío, iluminas mis tinieblas. - 2 Samuel 22:29; Salmo 18:28 Nosotros estamos inmensamente agradecidos,Senor Jesus,que tu eres laluz del mundo. Es nuestra oracion hoy que tu vengas y penetres en la oscuridad de nuestra ciudad atravez de la Fe,la Esperanza y el Amor. Permite que tu luz illumine hoy.
Study the issue. Deepen what you know and why you know it.Answers In Genesis has a ton of resources which will challenge you to learn more about the creation/evolution issue, and why it's important for friends, relatives & neighbors you care about. Be prepared with answers.
Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me." John 14:23-24 NIV
June 20, 2007 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit.” - John 15:5 Lord, we confess today that we need you. We need Your power, Your grace, Your strength to impact the city of Indianapolis through Faith, Hope and Love. We pray that every volunteer would be empowered by your Holy Spirit just as Jesus was.
Junio 20, 2007 Yo soy la vid y ustedes son las ramas. El que permanece en mí, como yo en él, dará mucho fruto; separados de mí no pueden ustedes hacer nada. - Juan 15:5 Senor, nosotros confesamos que te necesitamos hoy:,nosotros necesitamos de tu poder, tu gracia,tu misericordia, y tu fuerza para impactar la ciudad de Indianapolis atravez de la Fe, la Esperanza y el Amor. Nosotros Oramos para que cada voluntario sea lleno del poder de tu Espiritu Santo tal y como Jesus fue lleno.
June 19, 2007 “Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who swoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?” - Psalm 113:5-6
Lord Jesus, we thank you for the amazing love you have for the city of Indianapolis. We thank you for the way you are stooping down to touch our city. It’s our prayer today that you would touch every part of our city through Faith, Hope and Love.
Junio 19, 2007 ¿Quién como el Señor nuestro Dios, que tiene su trono en las alturas y se digna contemplar los cielos y la tierra? - Salmo 113:5-6
Senor Jesus, te damos gracias por el maravilloso AMOR que tienes por la ciudad de Indianapolis. Te damos gracias por la manera que tu estas volteando tus ojos aqui abajo para tocar nuestra ciudad. Es nuestra oracion hoy que tu vengas a tocar cada uno de los rincones de nuestra ciudad atravez de la Fe, la Esperanza y el Amor.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, f aithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:22-24 NIV
I've been trial-blogging over at MyChurch.org -- beta-testing it for the last few months.
If MyChurch.org was all it was cracked-up to be, I'd want to recommend it throughout our many networks for all of you. After all, these new web2.0 social networking sites specifically for Christians are exactly the sort of new tool which will be helpful in reconnecting the 'Church' here in the 21st Century. Well.... THE JURY IS IN ! ***drum-roll***
So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. Hebrews 9:28 NIV
“Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5
Father God, we pray that the next 40 days will be a time of preparation for the countless ways that God will impact the city of Indianapolis through Faith, Hope and Love. Lord, let Your Kingdom come!
So be careful to do what the LORD your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left. Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Deuteronomy 5:32-33 NIV
Video: "Origin of the Species -- Was Darwin Wrong?"
Answers In Genesis ministry has a great set of videos available online for free... one new one per week. Check 'em out. Watch a few and see what you think. For instance, the current series they're in, is 'Origin of the Species'.
You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. Psalms 119:4-6 NIV
Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. Romans 6:3-5 NIV
MONTREAT, N.C., June 14 /Christian Newswire/ -- Mrs. Ruth Bell Graham, beloved wife of world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, died at 5:05 p.m. today, at her home at Little Piney Cove in Montreat, N.C., surrounded by her husband and all five children. She was 87. Dates and times for a family-only interment ceremony and a public memorial service will be released when available.
He's having trouble with his ISP -- that stands fer 'Internet Some Place". And his sister Judy's VPN (vocal piana noise) was interferin' with da singin' over his SingNet pod-thingie. You know how it is when yer ma starts playin', right?
So he gave his Proxy (that's the guy who steals your ID and goes around acting on your behalf on the internet) to his buddy for an IPsec -- and that ain't very long, lemme tell ya. It's like less than a Super Nanny-second. And you know how dat Jo lady can go on & on & on. Kinda like Edith der.
Anyway... his PPTP got Sim-locked into his SG MDA. And that's that Gates fella's fault. If he hadn't been so greedy to become a thousandaire, we wouldn't have all this high-f'luttin' gadgetry.
We didn't use to have d'ese here problems back in my day. Life was simple, then. Goyles was goyles and men was men. Ah those were the days.
But then, we couldn't listen to WGNR from Singapore, neida.
Media camping? Y'mean outside Paris Hilton's home or jail-cell?
No. Media Camp. As in teaching great 21st Century skills instead of just watching other people's handiwork.
Let's take an urban excursion today, down to Pastor Bryan Hudson's Media Camp...
You can pick up on more of the story, today at UBcafe.com.
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And don't forget, there's FREE internet training available every Saturday morning at the cafe at 10am. Come join us sometime for "Ask Anything Saturday". Help and be helped. Everybody participates.
About 120 people from more than 45 different mission organizations and colleges assembled at Taylor for ICCM, which includes general sessions and individual tracks about specific technology.
photo by Andrew Neal, Marion, Gannet
"It's basically about using technology to share biblical truths to the world," ICCM Co-Chairman Tim Young said. "We're sharing ways to take current technology and make it more effective in the Third World."
The keynote speaker was John Edmiston, chairman and CEO of Antioch Internet Bible International and...
And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:39-40 NIV
How on earth did we humans develop such fuzzy worldviews???
Americans are a conflicted bunch. Data showed such contradictions as 53% believing in evolution of humans over millions of years... yet 66% also believing God created them within the past 10,000 years. And other such anomalies. Go figure.
But at least Gallup could 'make up his mind' on a few conclusions... "Bottom Line... The data in this analysis were measured in the context of questions about the origin and development of human beings. It is apparent that many Americans simply do not like the idea that humans evolved from lower forms of life. This appears to be substantially based on a belief in the story of creation as outlined in the Bible -- that God created humans in a process that, taking the Bible literally, occurred about 10,000 years ago.
Americans who say they do not believe in the theory of evolution are highly likely to justify this belief by reference to religion, Jesus Christ, or the Bible. Furthermore, there is a strong correlation between high levels of personal religiosity and doubts about evolution.
Being religious in America today is strongly related to partisanship, with more religious Americans in general much more likely to be Republicans than to be independents or Democrats. This relationship helps explain the finding that Republicans are significantly more likely than independents or Democrats to say they do not believe in evolution. When three Republican presidential candidates said in a May debate that they did not believe in evolution, the current analysis suggests that many Republicans across the country no doubt agreed."
Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself. 2 Timothy 2:11-13 NIV
And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. 1 Chronicles 28:9 NIV
Barna Research: No-faith takes aim at Active-faith
"Atheists and agnostics are adopting a more aggressive, intentional effort to reject God and to critique people of faith. A new study by The Barna Group examines the numbers, lifestyles and self-perceptions of America’s atheists and agnostics, comparing them to the group of individuals who actively participate in the Christian faith. Surprisingly, not every measure shows points of differentiation; there was also some common ground between the two groups who are at opposite ends of the faith spectrum."
[IndyChristian Ed.Note: Btw, here's an interesting quote in the report re innovation.... "Perhaps partly due to the younger nature of the audience, atheists and agnostics are more likely than are active-faith adults to say they are into new technology (64% among no-faith individuals versus 52% among active-faith adults) and to assert that they adapt easily to change (81% versus 66%)."]
ABOUT OUTREACH INC. The Christian ministry, founded in 1996 by Executive Director Eric Howard, provides physical, emotional and spiritual support to help make homeless teens in Indianapolis productive members of society. Services include street outreach, job and life-skills training, counseling, educational and legal assistance and such amenities as showers, food and laundry.
"This is an online ministry comprised of writings by different people with the sole mission of encouraging Christians. These writings may not be the best out there...we don't claim they are. God has laid it on each of the writers heart to share what He is telling them. Be encouraged! Colossians 1:22"
Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the LORD your God gives you for all time. Deuteronomy 4:39-40 NIV
"The term Web 2.0 is the buzz phrase of the internet these days, but do most people really know what it is? ZDNet Editor-in-Chief, Dan Farber, helps clarify this new collaborative tech revolution and lets us know how it can be put to use within your organization."
INDIANAPOLIS -- Gang members and community leaders came together Tuesday night for a unique conversation about curbing Indianapolis' crime rate.
A roundtable discussion was held at the Country Kitchen restaurant, with community members holding hope that they could engage youth in dialogue about what could be done to make the city safer.
Tons of you know Eldon Kibbey -- the State Director for Christian Businessmen, and moderator of the Transform Indiana ministry networking initiative. But who knows his personal story that drives everything he does?
One great new way to always know what's NEW at your favorite sites -- such as this new testimony placed online -- is an RSS feed coming from your ministry site or blog. Recent research shows that among young internet users, up to 30% of them now use RSS feeds from their favorite sites.
How can you add a feed from YOUR site? Example: CBMCindiana has recently added an RSS feed from their site... for free... using a simple RSS method found in the . As a result, not only can each of us intentionally keep abreast of news there, but their feed is also aggregated automatically into the Christian BlewsWire. [Visit Blews.Network]
Now about the dead rising - have you not read in the book of Moses, in the account of the bush, how God said to him, "I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God ofJacob"? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Mark 12:26-27 NIV
In the Book, Prayer Evangelism by Ed Silvoso, he wrote, “You may be down, but Satan is down, too. The one who gets up first will win your city.” Many have attempted for a unified prayer but we are still scattered and at times, divided. Satan wants disunity, but that’s not Jesus plan for His church. We are called in different ways and different locations by Jesus, but I am asking you to consider having even just one unified event where all the Prayer Leaders in Central Indiana would come in one accord for our city. Many people around the country have been praying for this gathering...maybe even you. I am asking that you pray for us if you cannot attend. The next Prayer Canopy is on Thursday, the 7th at 7pm at City Hop located at: City House of Prayer 1285 N. Bluff Rd Greenwood, IN 46142
Many of you have heard how the Lord had blessed and had given favor to Faith, Hope and Love Int’l. Inc. Here is the sequel of events leading and during FHL Week 2007: 6/18 Start of 40-day Prayer 6/22 ending of the Indy 2007 Black Expo 7/21-29 RCA Tennis Championship 7/20-21 24-hour Prayer/Worship at City Hop 7/22 Prayer Walk in d’town Indy 7/23-27 Community Services all around Metro Indianapolis 7/24 Mission Indy; after the day’s outreach, we will be a Conseco Fieldhouse with hundreds or thousands of Prayer warriors and Local Community Missionaries for City Rally & Prayer 7/28 FHL Festival at the Circle (thousands of people including many of the Race Fans of Brickyard 400 are anticipated to be in d’town.) This is open to the public and we will close the streets halfway around the circle (facing South) for several hours and we will let the pedestrians and tourist to walk in and join us. 7/29 NASCAR – Brickyard 400 *7/22 to 7/28 Prayer Trailer (Tent of Prayer in the Old Testament) will be going around Indy -7/22 at the Circle -7/23 to 7/27 will be at several locations in Metro Indy i.e, hospital, Mall, Gas stations, Schools, Gov’t. establishments, businesses, restaurants, jail, sports facility, etc. -7/28 Prayer Convoy with the Prayer Trailer around I-465 ending at the Circle for the Festival
I believe that the Lord had given us a “Spiritual Window of Opportunity” and it is up to us to accept it and walk through it. These Prophet Acts had been rejected, denied and opposed in our city…not this time! Satan wants us to focus on our pain (disunity, busyness, etc.) rather than his pain. Revelation 12:11 tells us that the devil is defeated by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. The above is the listing of our Prophetic Acts and we will declare the supernatural in the natural. We will act, live and walk on it.
It is my sincere plea and prayer that you will join us…for the sake of our city.
I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip - he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you - the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalms 121:1-8 NIV
Second Helpings chose to move three years ago into a larger building, allowing it to nearly double the number of meals it prepares daily to feed the hungry.
That move came with a price though: a $225,000 mortgage. But the agency that takes prepared and perishable foods and refashions it into meals for the needy was convinced the community would support its decision.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 NIV
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 NIV
Be careful that you do not forget the LORD your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud and you will forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. Deuteronomy 8:11-14 NIV
There now is a Greater Indianapolis Google-map just for Christians... named IndyChristian.NET. Check it out. Drill into YOUR neighborhood and see who's working together on the Great Commission there.
If your bible-study group, neighborhood cell group, ministry, church or Christian-owned business is not yet reflected on the map.... [click here].
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:14-16 NIV
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you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from
his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,
then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one
in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but
in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not
only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus..." (Philippians
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