National Day of Prayer on May 6th
The following article is written by Don Paprocky, a close friend and a certified Communion With God facilitator.
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daily word - suffering children
Do you take delight in the suffering of your children? What sort of horrible person would take delight in the pain their children experience from injury or illness? But there is another sort of suffering. What if they make right choices that are not popular with friends and classmates? What if they put forth the discipline and effort to excel in a worthwhile pursuit rather than living in casual leisure? Aren’t you proud of them for doing the right thing even if, especially if, there is some sacrifice involved, which could be viewed as suffering?
Get OFF the Fence!
Introduction: Would you agree that it's time for pastors and the Church to do what our founding fathers did and fight for religious freedom and liberty? I think we all agree that America is in a crisis moment. The Covid “pandemic” (as it is being called) is being used by some to undermine our liberties. If that's not enough, half the nation believes the election was stolen. Big tech, mainstream news, government, and education have teamed up to push a one-sided narrative and are working hard to keep other voices from being heard. Christian voices are being silenced by being removed from Facebook, YouTube, and other media outlets. So how can I respond? With FEAR? Wring my hands in defeat? Declare wickedness must advance before the coming of the Lord? NO, I don’t think so.
daily word - in my image
Can you see me in everyone you meet? I made them all, in my own image no less. Some are alienated from me, but this does not change the basis of their origin. Do you think in terms of ‘The Fall’? This did not change as much as you may think. In particular it did not change the fact that people were created in my image, and that the world I made was, and is, good. Can you see divine essence even in those who do not see it in themselves? Then you know more about them than they know about themselves.
daily word - straw man?
Do you find it easy to judge those outside of your group by worst examples they have to offer? This is easy to do. Within each group you typically find a spectrum, so bad examples are not hard to find. There is a logical fallacy called the strawman in which you create a false image of something you oppose and then point out its bad qualities. The strawman isn’t real, but if you search out the worst of your opponents you have in effect done the same thing and this is a weak argument for the qualities of the group as a whole, betraying prejudice and lacking rigor.
daily word - strangers?
Have you ever been a stranger in a strange land? Have you visited a country where the language and customs and culture were different? How do people feel when they visit your church? For in some churches there is a sense of alternate reality that only applies in that location and to those who belong. Even if you can move seamlessly between church culture and the culture at large those who are only familiar with one will feel out of place in the other. Who should assume the burden of bridging the gap and making feel welcome? Obviously this falls on those within.
daily word - gifts
Do you like getting gifts in the mail? But isn’t it better to spend time in person with the people who would send you gifts, even if they arrive in person without bringing a gift other than their own presence? This would indicate that you are more relational than materialistic. What about gifts from me? Do you see the sun and the rain as gifts from me, that I send on the just and on the unjust alike? This could be extended to all provision. In continuing the parallel to gifts and presence above, do you see a difference between my gifts and presence?
New Book by Dr. Raynold Milfort - Anointed Discipleship
I have waited for this book to be written for many years. One statement I love in this book, which also expresses the main theme of the book, is that "to fulfill the Lord’s commission to disciple nations, people have to see wonders, miracles, deliverance, healings and even experience the resurrection of the dead through the power of the Holy Spirit.”
This is the form of ministry and evangelism Jesus practiced. Jesus ministered a compassionate, loving, healing touch to all He encountered. The Church today must do the same. This book will help you minister and evangelize in the same manner as Jesus.
Dr. Raynold Milfort has received his doctorate from Christian Leadership University. I was proud to write the above endorsement for his book, Anointed Discipleship. THIS is what will fulfill the Great Commission.
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daily word - moderate faith
When you hear of someone who is moderate in his faith, what do you think? Do you consider this to be the description of someone who is weak in faith and lax in behavior and observance, in contrast to a fervent and flaming zealot? But the Bible commends moderation. Can you be moderate in your temperament and demeanor and still be devout in your belief and practice? Perhaps this is a good thing, especially if you contrast it with extremism. Can you be extreme in your demonstration of love for the least of these, and moderate in your own appetites, habits, and conduct?
daily word - care for all?
You are familiar with the general commandments for all believers to love everyone and to declare the good news of the Kingdom to every creature. Which of these do you find to be more difficult? Do you find it hard to care about people, particularly when they don’t care about you? At least you understand what I expect. I mentioned those who have their reward, who get something in exchange for what they give. This is the transaction model that is so familiar to those who live in a world of commerce.