Original Inspirational Challenging Vignettes Imparting Kingdom Life!

ONE:

Philippians 3:13-15

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind;”

Three Interpretations of Recent President Obama Dream.

Three friends, in Texas, New York and Arizona have all submitted possible interpretations of the dream I had recently of President Obama.  The first one  is more personal to me while the other two are more relational to him.  What do you all think?  Whatever we do, we are to pray for those in authority.  That is a given.  

Dream about President Obama

Since moving to Omaha, Nebraska just over 14 years ago, I have begun to have presidential dreams and have previously had several including JFK, Carter, Bush 41, Clinton, and Bush 43, and this if my first of President Obama.  If you have comments about this dream please share them, but please be honoring and respectful in your responses or I won’t post them. I ask this because the bible says we are to give honor and respect to those in authority.  The JFK dream can also be found here on my blog as well.

Prayer for you today!

Dear God,

I pray for my friends and acquaintances today to be

Nothing is Impossible

Here is a section out of my next book that I am currently writing, that I thought might be of interest to you.

In Luke 1:37 we are told that with God nothing is impossible.  Now we understand “nothing” to mean not anything or no thing.”  We could also say that it is a thing that does not exist.  But God does exist, so having something that does not exist is impossible.  Remember creation; it did not exist, but with God that was impossible and so it came into existence.  With God, having nothing, seeing nothing,

Suicide Averted – Getting Past Your Fears!

 God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. – 2 Timothy 1:7

What would you think if I told you that you could live without fear? Would you believe me if I said that despite what you saw on the news tonight, you could be

Memorial Day Tribute

Reflections  – Memorial Day 2013

Doug Stringer – Turning Point Ministries, Houston, TX

 

As Americans, we will gather for times to reflect and honor the lives of fallen men and women who served our nation, and we do so with great gratitude. They fought and gave the greatest sacrifice for our freedom. Likewise, each day there are men and women whose life message speaks of great heroism. They include first responders, valiant firemen, policemen,  rescue workers and citizens  who rush to the rescue of victims. At great risk, some even give their own lives in the process of trying to save others. Each of these public servants, volunteers, and everyday citizens become modern-day heroes — Patriots.

 

What is a Patriot? One definition of the word states that a patriot is someone who feels strong support and is a strong defender of and for his or her country. There have been patriots throughout our history, dating back to the birth of our nation, who defended not only our land, but the values and freedoms we hold dear. The freedoms and liberties we so enjoy in the United States of America did not and do not come cheaply. There is a high cost of freedom. I remember when my stepfather was stationed at the Oak Harbor Naval Air Station on Whidbey Island in Washington State, there was a large billboard just outside the base that read, “Pardon the Noise, it’s the sound of Freedom!”

 

The heart of our nation remains patriotic, not just through those who give their lives on foreign shores, but the many unsung heroes as well-teachers, doctors, nurses, pastors, and other community leaders, who serve just because they love their country. Jesus said true greatness is found in serving others (Matthew 23:11). I can think of many friends who serve by washing the feet of others every day. These are the ones I think of when I think of a patriot.

 

Jesus set the greatest example for us and in His words, “Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one’s life for the sake of his friends” (John 15:13). And following the Lord’s example, there are brave men and women who daily lay their lives down for their neighbors, their community, their country. We honor and remember each of them this Memorial Day. And as we do, we continue to lift up those who are serving our nation even today on foreign soil and at home. We lift up those in the military as well as first responders. Let’s remember in our prayers the recent victims of natural and man-made disasters in our nation. And we are thankful for all who are serving them each day bringing hope and healing.

 

Let us give thanks on Memorial Day and every day for this land that we call, home. 

Peace