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Men’s Retreat – August 26-28th –Reelsville, Indiana

2011-08-01T18:18:00.007-04:00

Life as a Christian man in this country and in our day and age can be quite a challenge, but does it have to be? True, nobody ever said this life would be a breeze; in fact, Christ himself assured us that we should expect the opposite. However, because our eyes are fixed inward much of the time, we find ourselves caught up, running in vain the race of self-gratification. Consequently, our trials more often than not, are self-inflicted.

This pattern will never end until we realize that our craving to satisfy ourselves by our own effort is, quite frankly, a waste of time. Until we place God in His appropriate place, as the director of our every move, and recognize our need for him, our purpose in this life will remain a mystery. We have to realize that the material things we substitute for God will never satisfy us. We need God, and not just for an hour on Sunday mornings. Just like Adam in Genesis chapter 2, we are to be wholly His, in total submission, every hour, every minute of every day.

“[The retreat] was devastatingly real. I had to immediately confront where I was in my relationship with God. But from that point forward, it was all support in recognizing God does want a real individual relationship with me. It has changed my attitude from intellectual religion toward sincere relationship.”
-Tim G., California

We are constantly being led to God because He is our Creator. He desires a relationship with us. He aches to be in relationship with us, and in our created nature there is written on our hearts a longing to be near to Him. There is not a single thing in this world that we can buy or achieve that will satisfy this longing. The answer is, and always has been, in God alone.

Are you sick of spinning your wheels in your walk with Christ? Are you sick of knowing in your heart that there must be more, but not knowing where to turn? If you are wandering in a spiritual wasteland, choking on the lies that the world is feeding you, rise up. If you are stuck in a dead sprint on the treadmill of life, completely exhausted yet going nowhere, rise up. You haven’t been called to live a stress-filled, defeated life. Quite the opposite in fact; you have been called to walk with God. You are called to be a partaker in a form of peace that is beyond your wildest imagination. The enemy wants you to think you are the only one struggling, that you are worthless, and that everyone around you has it all together. Trust me, they don’t.

“I spent so much of my time believing that I was the most vile and corrupt of all, and that I was far worse than anybody else who had ever lived. Before the retreats I felt so weary and alone, and now I look forward to waking up each day because I know that with the prayers of my brothers and the love of my God I can overcome anything. Even greater than that is the knowledge that it is not really me but the power of God who moves and wills within me.”
-Calvin T., Ohio

The time has come for us as Christian men to realize who we are and, equally important, who we are not. The time has come for us to comprehend and connect to the power we have access to as children of the living God. It’s time for us to live in a way that reflects this fact; to let go of our will and surrender to His. If you are sick of merely existing, and want the abundant life Jesus is offering you, rise up, man of God, and live.

“It was the time in my life when I reconnected with God, when I learned, not just heard about, surrender and let Him take over my life for the first time. I walked into the retreat wanting to kill myself, and left finally having hope in Christ… I will never be the same old Bill again. Thank you Lord!”
-Bill R., Indiana

Join Rise of the Home for the Rise Up, Man of God retreat at Five Stones Camp in Reelsville, IN. You won’t regret it.

“It was good to be with a group of guys with basically the same issues, learning about our created purpose and how to get back to that through what Jesus accompished on the cross. My life was changed, and I know others were too.”
-Mel C., Michigan

For more details on the retreat or to submit your registration, click here.

Rise Up, Man of God

2010-08-12T08:13:00.004-04:00

August 20-22, 2010

For more information or to sign up, click here.

IndyChristian.com Moving to Social-Media Platform

2010-06-29T10:12:00.004-04:00

IndyChristian.com will now be moving to its new home on the Ning social-media platform. That means many more of you can now be actively involved, as we're teaming up there to create a citywide communications tapestry among Driven Christians in the Racing Capital of the World.

Come with us -- get an ID there and help spread the Good News pervasively throughout the city.

God's Word

2010-06-29T07:08:00.000-04:00

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:1
NIV

Supreme Court Sides with University Against Christian Groups

2010-06-28T12:54:00.003-04:00

[excerpted from the Wall Street Journal...]

WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a public law school in California could deny recognition to student groups if they don't admit any interested student, in a ruling that touched on freedom of religion and gay rights.

The University of California's Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco refused to accept the Christian Legal Society as a registered student group because, starting in 2004, the organization has held members to a "statement of faith" prohibiting "fornication, adultery and homosexual conduct."

[full article at WallStreetJournal.com]

God's Word

2010-06-28T07:14:00.001-04:00

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

2 Corinthians 3:17
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-27T07:31:00.002-04:00

Plans succeed through good counsel; don't go to war without wise advice.

Proverbs 20:18
NLT

God's Word

2010-06-26T06:48:00.002-04:00

Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.

Proverbs 19:20
NLT

God's Word

2010-06-25T03:53:00.001-04:00

3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Matthew 5:3-11
NIV

Carmel Churches Serving the Community

2010-06-24T10:34:00.000-04:00

[article AtCarmel.com... by @JonathanHaag]

Over the past several months I’ve had the opportunity to profile many churches in Carmel and explain how they are impacting not only our city, but the cities surrounding us as well. If you were to ask any church in Carmel to make a list of core values, I would guarantee that service would be high on that list. So this month, instead of profiling just one church, I wanted to give you a big picture view when it comes to Carmel churches, specifically when it comes to serving the poor and under resourced in our city and the area surrounding us. With that being said, if you are a Carmel resident and have a desire to serve in our community may this article be an encouragement to you, or if you are a Carmel resident seeking help during a difficult time may this article be a resource for you to find help.

Here are a few examples of Carmel churches branching out and serving... [continued AtCarmelc.com]

God's Word

2010-06-24T07:07:00.003-04:00

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

James 1:26
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-23T07:03:00.001-04:00

For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.

Proverbs 11:4
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-22T08:57:00.001-04:00

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-21T07:47:00.001-04:00

let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance

Proverbs 1:5
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-20T07:54:00.002-04:00

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.

1 John 4:9
NLT

Dr. Tony Evans Announces 'Adopt-A-School' Partnership in Indianapolis

2010-06-19T17:27:00.005-04:00

Visit Crossroads Bible College and TonyEvans.org.

God's Word

2010-06-19T08:04:00.002-04:00

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 23:6
NLT

God's Word

2010-06-18T07:35:00.001-04:00

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Philippians 4:4-6
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-17T07:03:00.001-04:00

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-16T07:40:00.001-04:00

but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40:31
NIV

'Call2All' Gathering in Indianapolis

2010-06-15T09:40:00.001-04:00

[video report by Neil Cox, IndyChristian.TV]

Find more videos like this on ICM-Indy Christian Media

Visit Call2All.org.

God's Word

2010-06-15T08:36:00.002-04:00

Of David. Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Psalms 103:1-5
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-14T07:57:00.001-04:00

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Deuteronomy 31:6
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-13T08:22:00.002-04:00

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.

Ephesians 4:2
NLT

God's Word

2010-06-12T08:33:00.002-04:00

Live in harmony with each other. Don't be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!

Romans 12:16
NLT

God's Word

2010-06-11T08:09:00.001-04:00

As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile-- the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Romans 10:11-13
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-10T06:59:00.001-04:00

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

Proverbs 27:1
NIV

Reload coming back to Indy

2010-06-09T09:02:00.003-04:00

Want more information? Contact Minister Dian Foreman @ foremandian@gmail.com. We are looking for individuals with experience and passion in working with urban youth and urban youth workers to plan for Indy Reload. Northside New Era Baptist Church is the host church. Rev. Clarence C. Moore is the host Pastor.

God's Word

2010-06-09T07:20:00.001-04:00

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-08T06:05:00.001-04:00

I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.

Psalms 69:30
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-06T07:21:00.000-04:00

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.

1 Corinthians !2:4-6
NIV

IUPUI's Dr. Thomas Ho To Become Internet Strategist for Wycliffe Translators

2010-06-05T20:58:00.003-04:00

by Melanie Reed, IndyChristianMedia

Dr. Thomas Ho will be leaving Indianapolis soon to become the Director of Internet Strategy for Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. in Orlando, Florida. He is currently a professor and former chair of the IUPUI Computer and Information Technology Department.

[continued at IndyChristianMedia]

God's Word

2010-06-05T07:09:00.000-04:00

...so it is with Christ's body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

Romans 12:5
NLT

God's Word

2010-06-04T07:40:00.001-04:00

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

Ephesians 2:19-22
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-03T07:00:00.001-04:00

I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Ephesians 1:18
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-02T08:43:00.001-04:00

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure.

Psalms 122:6
NIV

God's Word

2010-06-01T07:22:00.001-04:00

I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints.

Psalms 52:9
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-31T08:08:00.002-04:00

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Psalms 23:6
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-30T07:43:00.002-04:00

But Lord, be merciful to us, for we have waited for you. Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.

Isaiah 33:2
NLT

God's Word

2010-05-29T09:43:00.002-04:00

Always be joyful. Never stop praying.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
NLT

"Your Facebook Page Ain't Right"

2010-05-29T08:52:00.001-04:00

[Bring it, Pastor! Great challenge to us all... by Pastor Clarence Moore, at Northside New Era Church near the cafe. And really, his challenge isn't just about Facebook... is it?]

[Special thanks to our good friend @DianForeman for this clip]
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Want to know more? At the Unleavened Bread Cafe (#UBcafe) we help people with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and all sorts of computer questions... every Saturday morning, 10am, for 'Ask Anything Saturday'.

God's Word

2010-05-28T07:43:00.001-04:00

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.

Psalms 143:8
NIV

Trucker Offers Time & Money to Help Others

2010-05-26T14:42:00.003-04:00

[from Heavy Duty Trucking magazine... re our friend, Bill Hutson, Greencastle IN]

"When I was a kid, my mom was a cook in nursing homes," said Bill Hutson, a truck driver for Showtime Concession Supply out of Moore, Okla. Hutson spent his childhood hanging around the elderly, as his mother cooked for them, and that's how he developed a passion for the older generation. Meanwhile, his father built his own airplane while he was growing up, and he taught Hutson how to fix anything.

When he was 15 years old, Hutson landed a construction job, remodeling restaurants and gas stations. After the owner would set up a crew at a job site, he would take Hutson and go work on a home for someone who couldn't afford to pay for it. One day, Hutson asked his boss why he helped these people, and he answered, "To the world, you may be just one person. But to one person, you just may be the world."

This is the motto of the non-profit organization Hutson founded in December 2002, Table Talk Ministries. When Hutson is not driving for Showtime four days a week, he's repairing the homes of the elderly, disabled and poor, free of charge. Hutson said his passion for the elderly and his ability to fix anything inspired him to establish Table Talk Ministries...

[continued at TruckingInfo.com]

[Visit TableTalkMinistries.org]

God's Word

2010-05-26T07:16:00.001-04:00

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:1-4
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-25T08:03:00.001-04:00

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. For your name's sake, O LORD, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. In your unfailing love, silence my enemies; destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.

Psalms 143:10-12
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-24T07:38:00.001-04:00

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Ephesians 6:18
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-23T07:57:00.002-04:00

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

1 Corinthians 13:7
NLT

God's Word

2010-05-22T07:30:00.000-04:00

This is real love - not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.

1 John 4:10
NLT

God's Word

2010-05-21T08:37:00.001-04:00

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

1 Peter 4:8-9
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-20T07:48:00.002-04:00

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:11
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-17T06:29:00.002-04:00

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

Psalms 42:11
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-16T07:38:00.002-04:00

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

2 Peter 1:3
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-15T06:10:00.000-04:00

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Colosians 3:15-16
NIV

Concert and Giveaway... May 15th

2010-05-14T15:18:00.001-04:00

God's Word

2010-05-14T06:42:00.001-04:00

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.

Galatians5:13
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-13T07:07:00.001-04:00

For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 4:7-8
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-12T07:50:00.001-04:00

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-09T07:31:00.001-04:00

"At this my heart pounds and leaps from its place. Listen! Listen to the roar of his voice, to the rumbling that comes from his mouth. He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven and sends it to the ends of the earth. After that comes the sound of his roar; he thunders with his majestic voice. When his voice resounds, he holds nothing back. God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding.

Job 37:1-5
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-08T08:00:00.001-04:00

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade-- kept in heaven for you,

1 Peter 1:3-4
NIV

Scott Bateson... A Life & A Light...

2010-05-07T17:31:00.005-04:00

Find more videos like this on ICM-Indy Christian Media

[By Ben McCann, IndyChristianMedia]

"It is with a mixed emotions of joy and sorrow that I write this message, Scott Bateson Graduated this morning around 7:45am from this earthly brain cancer ridden thirty-something year old body into a heavenly perfect in every way body. He is now enjoying the arms of our Lord. He leaves behind his teenage son Luke and the love of his life Audrey in the care of the saints of God, the body of Christ, Our Church.

For those of you who don't know who he is, he is a dear friend and brother who was chosen to be..." [continued at Indy Christian Media site]

God's Word

2010-05-07T08:41:00.001-04:00

Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious! Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you. All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise to your name." Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works in man's behalf!

Psalms 66:1-5
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-06T07:30:00.001-04:00

Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place.

1 Chronicles 16:23-27
NIV

Today in Indy... National Day of Prayer

2010-05-06T06:50:00.004-04:00

Special playlist created today for IndyChristian.TV ...

[Participate locally in NDP events today here in Greater Indianapolis]

Coats, Ballard to Attend National Day of Prayer in Indy

2010-05-05T18:33:00.004-04:00

[from People Helping People Network]

Former U.S. Sen. and Ambassador Dan Coats and Mayor Greg Ballard to Attend 2010 National Day of Prayer at City Market May 6.

INDIANAPOLIS - Former U.S. Sen and Ambassador Dan Coats, who won the Republican primary election Tuesday, and Mayor Greg Ballard will be part of the Indianapolis City-County Council Prayer Caucus’ “A Prayer for Such a Time as This” at The Indianapolis City Market.

Religious leaders from all over the city will be a part of the “National Day of Prayer.” The event is from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 6 at the City Market Plaza, 222 East Market St., Indianapolis.

There will be music from three separate groups (traditional, gospel, and contemporary); and several prayers from the religious leaders.

Prayer topics, The Lord’s Prayer and the National Anthem will also take place.

Neighborhood leaders are invited and there are several different denominations involved.

Indianapolis City- County Councilor Jeff Cardwell founder and member of the City-County Council Prayer Caucus, said prayer is more important than ever.

“We realize the need to call America and the City of Indianapolis back to prayer – not prayer for a single day or a single month but prayer without ceasing,” Cardwell said. “This is a great event that will really bring people together in a positive way.”

Curt Smith, president of the Indiana Family Institute and Chair of the Indianapolis portion of the National Day of Prayer, said, “The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continue through our history, including Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of ‘humiliation, fasting, and prayer’ in 1883.”

The National Day of Prayer’s mission is to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, mobilizing the Christian community to intercede for America and its leadership in the seven centers of power: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church and Family.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting the people of all faiths to pray for the nation.

In 1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman, declared an annual national day of prayer. In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. In 2008, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories signed similar proclamations.

The ceremony will open at noon with the posting of the colors, and then the blowing of the Shofar, which is a Ram’s horn, used for Jewish religious ceremonies. The first prayer will be in Hebrew (for the peace of Jerusalem).Evan Tanner will kick off the ceremony.

Prayer leaders include:

* Mayor Greg Ballard, who will pray for Indianapolis
* Former U.S. Sen. and Ambassador Dan Coats
* Senior Pastor David W. Greene, Sr., who will pray for diversity
* Christine Scales, City-County Council, who will pray for the council
* Del Bock, who will pray for business
* Bill Jenkins, who will pray for faith community
* Ed Garcia, who will pray for the Hispanic Community
* Brig.General Bryan Hult, who will pray for the military
* Ray Hashley, manager of Moody radio, who will pray for the media
* Sheri El, director of Benevolence, Traders Point Christian Church, who will pray for the homeless
* Charles Simmons, pastor of Berean Bible Church, who will pray for freedom
* Terry Dove, authentication deputy, at the Indiana Secretary of State and candidate for Center Township Trustee, who will pray for families.
* Sister Marlene Shapley of St. Francis Hospitals & Health Centers will pray for those serving the Medical Profession and the sick.

God's Word

2010-05-05T07:37:00.001-04:00

Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."

Revelation 15:4
NIV

Why Go To Church?

2010-05-05T06:07:00.002-04:00

by Pastor Jerry Rothauser, New Spirit Bible Church]

According to Zig Ziglar: “regular worship service attendance reduces suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, crime, out-of-wedlock births, divorce . . . [congregants] are happier and healthier, have a lower rate of depression, higher self esteem, have longer and happier marriages, increased net income” and . . . something I'm not comfortable putting up on internet . . .

After stating this, Ziglar always says, “that’s a pretty good deal!” Wow! Isn’t it?

So why don’t more people go to church?

It seems that to achieve all of the benefits above there is... [continued at FunPreach.TV]

God's Word

2010-05-04T07:30:00.001-04:00

Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

Psalms 111:2
NIV

Widget Wonders... Who Is Keynote?

2010-05-03T18:10:00.001-04:00

Keynote YouTubegreat free widgetsWidgetboxMore info

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Visit Keynote.org -- Headquartered right here in the Greater Indianapolis area!

God's Word

2010-05-03T07:56:00.001-04:00

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Psalms 19:1
NIV

God's Word

2010-05-02T07:34:00.000-04:00

What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

Philippians 3:8
NIV

FHL Farm Ministry: Garden of Love in Greenwood

2010-05-01T18:12:00.004-04:00

The Lord has planted 3 farms this year alone: Garden of Faith, Garden of Hope and the newest one is Garden of Love in Greenwood, IN. Wili de la Rosa, FHL Refugees and Farm Coordinator, is seen here as he divides the land for farmers from different ethnic groups.

Glory to God! He is blessing our FHL Farm ministry greatly. Last week, we had a breakthrough for our Hispanic community. This weekend, we started to plant on over 10 acres of land. We were blessed with over 50 adult volunteers from Burma (China). Others volunteers will start planting next week out of many cultures God has brought together: Hispanics, Asians, Iraquis and Ethiopians.

Thursday, back in the city, we had a great East-side/Urban FHL Week 2010 launching meeting.

It's harvest time! God's wave is here...be ready for more.

Hallelujah!
Merlin

PS. Check out my Facebook Profile to see the other pics and videos from this week's activities or join us on Twitter.

God's Word

2010-05-01T10:31:00.002-04:00

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

Hebrews 11:6
NIV

CBN: Noah's Ark Found?

2010-05-01T08:46:00.000-04:00

Pardon Our Dust...

2010-04-30T18:40:00.002-04:00

We've recently moved IndyChristian to this server-location, and are still cleaning up loose ends. Stay tuned for a future announcement.

God's Word

2010-04-30T06:57:00.001-04:00

For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,

Proverbs 2:6-7
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-29T07:08:00.002-04:00

My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 2:2-3
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-28T07:15:00.001-04:00

My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding,

Proverbs 3:11-13
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-27T07:55:00.001-04:00

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-26T08:55:00.001-04:00

Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight. Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live. I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will obey your decrees. I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your laws.

Psalms 119:143-149
NIV

Today is 'Internet Evangelism Day'

2010-04-25T11:48:00.004-04:00

Image compliments of ChristianHeadlines

Evangelism takes place year-round... but this is a special AWARENESS day in our churches & ministries... and especially highlighting INTERNET-opportunities to accelerate the Gospel !

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God's Word

2010-04-25T07:54:00.000-04:00

Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

2 Peter 2:17
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-24T07:37:00.000-04:00

He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat.

Psalms 147:14
NIV

Research: Pastors View Islam with Suspicion

2010-04-23T17:32:00.004-04:00

[from Lifeway Research... ht: @EdStetzer]

photo credits

NASHVILLE, Tenn., 4/23/10 – Protestant pastors in the U.S. have a negative view of Islam and more than half agree with Franklin Graham’s statement that Islam is an “evil” religion, according to a just-released study by LifeWay Research. More than 4 in 10 agree that Islam is dangerous and promotes violence.

Graham, son of Billy Graham, stirred controversy in 2001 by saying Islam is an “evil” religion. Recently, Graham called Islam offensive and wants Muslims to know Jesus died for their sins. In response, the U.S. Army yesterday rescinded an invitation to Graham to speak at a May 6 prayer service at the Pentagon, calling his comments “not appropriate.”

Most Protestant pastors, however, agree with Graham according to a telephone survey of 1,000 church leaders conducted March 1-9, 2010, before the current controversy.

The survey included questions about the differences between the religions, giving the respondents the opportunity to choose between positive and negative descriptors.

“When given the choice, they consistently chose the negative descriptions,” explained Ed Stetzer, president of LifeWay Research. “This should not surprise us – Protestant Christianity is, in a sense, a competing faith, and that comes through in the survey.”

Protestant pastors were asked which is closer to their beliefs...

[continued at Lifeway]

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[National Day of Prayer links for Greater Indianapolis]

Women's Retreat: Rescuing His Beauties, The Women of God (May 14-16)

2010-04-23T13:56:00.002-04:00

She was a delicate beauty. She was a flower unparalleled in all of the universe. She was fearfully and wonderfully made. Her beauty was like no other. She had no insecurities. She had been created for one man and with him she found peace, joy, and most of all, love. She was to be his helper. She was to be his beauty. Eve was to be one with Adam…and they were. She and Adam were to walk with God…and they did.

God had created Eve in His own image. She had been made a beautiful woman. She had nothing to be ashamed of. Her shape was perfect. Her eyes, nose, lips, mouth, heart…it was all perfect. She was stunning. She was just as she had been made.

In one moment, the design of creation took a turn. Eve’s decision to eat the fruit of the forbidden tree changed all creation forever. Eve had lost her purpose and her husband had followed right behind her. All at once, creation began to decay. In that instant, insecurity entered Eve’s heart. She questioned her beauty. She questioned her purpose. She no longer feared God in the same way she used to. She was naked and she was scared. Everything was wrong, and Eve was lost.

What a horrible moment in history.

Eve, it’s not over. I know you don’t feel beautiful, but you are a beauty. I know you don’t feel loved, but you are loved. I know you feel insecure, scared, and lonely, but God will never leave you. You are not alone. In fact, God wanted you so badly, He sent His own Son. Then, He wrote out an incredible account of the rescue plan. He chased you down, defeated the accuser and rescued back His beauty.

"For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost."

God, through Jesus, welcomes you back to the beauty for which he made you. Through His Spirit, he offers you the opportunity to walk with Him again. Eve, you are loved by God. You are a woman of God. Rejoice!

Ladies, Rise of the Home invites you back to your purpose. God himself, is inviting you all back to your purpose. He’s inviting you back to your beauty. He’s inviting you back to what scripture calls an unfading beauty. He’s inviting you back to your hearts.

Join us at Five Stones Camp in Reelsville, IN on May 14-16, 2010, where you’ll have an amazing opportunity to journey back to God’s purpose for your life and your heart.

For more information and to register, click here.

Pray for America... on National Day of Prayer, May 6th

2010-04-23T09:43:00.002-04:00

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And here's a bin of great links & videos re NDP here in our Greater Indianapolis area.

God's Word

2010-04-22T07:16:00.001-04:00

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

James 1:26-27
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-21T06:46:00.001-04:00

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone

1 Timothy 2:1
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-20T09:00:00.001-04:00

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.

Psalms 33:12
NIV

National Day of Prayer... 4/15 Press Release

2010-04-19T10:28:00.003-04:00

Indianapolis Christians... Have you been following the recent court-case re National Day of Prayer? Here's the latest...

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (April 15, 2010) – The National Day of Prayer Task Force (NDPTF) and Attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) are urging President Obama to appeal federal judge Barbara Crabb’s decision in Wisconsin that struck down a federal statute that sets a day for the National Day of Prayer. The order does not affect presidential prayer proclamations and will not go into effect unless the decision still stands after all appeals are exhausted in the case.

Continued detail at Press Release from NDOP.

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For other event details, video & local Indiana links...

Visit the Indy Christian Media site.

God's Word

2010-04-19T08:46:00.001-04:00

For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.

Proverbs 11:14
NIV

Interview with Tony Whittaker, Internet Evangelism Day

2010-04-19T06:32:00.003-04:00

[article & interview from HaroldHendrick.com -- Harold is a radio talk-show host for Bott Radio, and is our CityReaching friend in St. Louis....]

Tony Whittaker is the International Coordinator of a vision whose time has come – Internet Evangelism Day (InternetEvangelismDay.com).

It is observed worldwide every fourth Sunday in April. The website is wonderfully helpful and easy to navigate, and includes, for example, many ways a church or other ministry can develop and improve its website for more effective ministry.

Tony, interviewed from his home in Derby, England, notes that such great ministries as Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL are involved in the endorsement and development of Internet Evangelism Day. EveryStudent.com, the evangelistic website of Campus Crusade for Christ, is cited as an effective example of using the internet for pointing people to Christ.

Click this link to listen in and hear Tony Whittaker discuss it.

Click here for more details surrounding Internet Evangelism Day in our local area.

Visit HaroldHendrick.com for other insightful interviews.

God's Word

2010-04-18T09:37:00.000-04:00

We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Hebrews 2:1
NIV

Pray For Turkey... Sunday, April 18th

2010-04-17T14:32:00.002-04:00

[Thanks @AngelaMZ40...]

stream english from Administrator on Vimeo.

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Visit PrayForTurkey.com

2010-04-17T07:48:00.000-04:00

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Ephesians 6:13
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-16T07:53:00.001-04:00

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-15T08:37:00.001-04:00

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 15:58
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-14T07:34:00.001-04:00

If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

Psalms 37:23-24
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-13T07:59:00.001-04:00

He is "'the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

Acts 4:11-12
NIV

God's Word

2010-04-12T08:22:00.001-04:00

I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints.

Psalms 52:9
NIV

Governor Daniels Proclaims FHL Week!

2010-04-11T21:49:00.009-04:00

"Now, Therefore, I, Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. , Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby proclaim July 25-30, 2010 as Faith, Hope and Love Week in the State of Indiana and invite all citizens to duly note this occasion."

So begins our FHL Week 2010! Along with our Governor's proclamation, we have been proclaimed by Mayor John Ditslear of Noblesville and Mayor Jim Brainard of the city of Carmel and hope for many more proclamations to come!

As Mayor Brainard invites businesses: "Imagine CEO's, managers, and their employees working shoulder to shoulder to serve the community in practical ways", we too, invite, you, you churches, you fellow Christians, to help serve and lead to show the love of Christ in your neighborhoods this summer as volunteers during Faith, Hope and Love Week 2010.

There are 9 areas of service throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. Would you like more information about the area near you? Feel free to contact the Coordinator for that area at our web site http://fhlinternational.org and be assigned to a team now!