CALENDAR EVENTS

YARD SALE & COMMUNITY FAIR
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Parking Lot between the Church and the Fellowship Hall
4807 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
FMI call Isabel 240-386-9339
Included: Natural Health Talks, Activities for the children and more



COOKING CLASS
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
4807 42nd Place,
Hyattsville, MD 20781
FMI: Doris Hernandez
540-672-3100
Cost: $5 per plate (cash)
Note: Instruction and materials in Spanish, but your visual aquity and taste buds will compensate and be excellent translators.

Personal note: Delicious, sumptuous food with no guilt or pain afterwards


EVANGELISTIC SERIES
Speaker: Mario Torres
Dates: October 16-November 14, 2009
Days: Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays nightly
Times: 7:00pm
Location: Hyattsville Seventh-day Adventist Church
4905 42nd Place,
Hyattsville, MD 20781
FMI:call Pastor Samuel (the most accessible Pastor I know) 301-318-0133

THE LEGACY OF ADAM AND EVE

In the garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve ate the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, they ran and hid themselves, feeling guilt and shame for the first time. That feeling was too overwhelming to bear, so when God addressed them, they found self-justification and accusation against others much easier to bear.

Six thousand years later, we are still experiencing that strong tug of emotions when we do something wrong. The Holy Spirit convicts us of wrong so we are brought to godly sorrow, but instead of humbly confessing our sins so that we will be forgiven, we justify our wrongs and/or blame others for them.

Jesus, the Messiah, came to free us from such mental chains. Christ's love is a freeing love. He does not want any of his creation burdened with guilt and shame. There is therefore now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk after the Spirit and not after the flesh (Romans 8:1). For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace (Romans 8:6).

We are behooved to reflect upon the character of God. "And the LORD passed by before him [Moses], and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation." Exodus 34:6,7

The mental chains that Satan wants to put on us are not the Lord choosing. Let us now become the Devil's plaything.

"If the Son therefore shall may you free, ye shall be free indeed." (John 8:36)

RECENT RECIPES

MUELSI

Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
3 cups apple juice*
1/2 cup raisins
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 tbsp cardamom
½ cup walnuts (finely or coarsely chopped)

Method
Mix all ingredients in a baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, serve with unsweetened rice, soy or nut milk. Enjoy with fresh fruit.

*may substitute 1 cup water if you don’t want your oatmeal too sweet

Serves 6

RED ONION-SUNFLOWER DIP

Ingredients
½ red onion
Fresh Rosemary
½ tsp salt or chicken-style seasoning
2 tbsp water (Extra water as needed)
1 cup sunflower seeds

Method
Heat the water and add everything except the sunflower seeds. When the onions turn clear, add mixture to a blender with ¼ cup water (more for desired consistency). Blend until creamy. May also leave it chunky if you like that texture.

Serve warm as a spread on crackers, bread, savory pancakes, wraps or pizza*

*On cooked pizza dough or savory pancakes or crepes, spread a thin layer of dip and put homemade spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce on top. Enjoy.

HARVEST NUT ROAST

Ingredients
2 cups celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
½ cup walnuts, chopped
½ cup pecan or sunflower meal
1 tsp basil leaves
1 tsp salt
2 cups soy or rice milk
½ tsp sage
2 cups fresh bread crumbs (preferably Italian flavored)

Method
Sauté celery and onions in a small amount (1 tbsp water). Combine all ingredients, folding in breadcrumbs last. Place in oiled or non-stick loaf tin or casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Loaf may need to be covered with foil near the end of baking if top begins to get two brown.*

Serve with gravy.

*if this happens, spread BBQ sauce or tomato paste on top.

LABOR SMARTER

"Come onto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me. For I am meek and lowly in heart and you shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" Psalm 11:28-30.

Maybe you have longed for peace. You've heard that there is more to life than you are currently experiencing, but can't seem to find it. Far too many people have gone through life just existing. It's even worse for the Christian because he or she knows that Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10).

But where is it?

The experiences from early childhood and even as far back as the womb, have shaped our thoughts and behaviors today. Oftentimes we react to situations without understanding where our feelings come from.

There is hope! There are many Christ-centered resources out there that can help you. The Holy Bible is my recommended favorite. Psalm 147:3 says of God, "He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds."

Proverbs gives insight into the human heart
Psalm gives us examples of rough times, but also the victories and reasons for praise
Ecclesiastes gives us wisdom for everyday living
James is a character detector
Revelation is a place to go for hope of a glorious future

Search the Holy Scriptures, in them is life!

"And this is life eternal, that they may know thee the only true God, AND Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." John 17:3 [emphasis added]

RANDOM QUOTES

Reputation is what others think of you;
Character is what God knows of you.

2009 A.D. (Anno Domini which means "In the Year of our Lord")

...THEN SHALL THE END COME

"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Matthew 24:14

EVANGELISTIC EFFORT
When: October 16-November 14 (Sundays, Mondays, Wednesday, Sabbath Morning and Saturday Evening
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Place: Hyattsville Seventh-day Adventist Church
4905 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
301-318-0133

RANDOM QUOTES

"God gives opportunities; success depends upon the use made of them. The openings of Providence must be quickly discerned and eagerly seized upon." (Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5, pg. 321)

"The true object of education is to restore the image of God in the soul." (Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5, pg. 322)

JEHOVAH'S REST #654

HOLY DAY, JEHOHAV'S REST
Written by F.E. Belden
Copyrighted 1886

1. Holy Day, Jehovah's rest, of creation's week the best;
Last of all the chosen seven, Blessed of God, to man 'twas given.

Refrain

Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome
Glad we hail it's presence blest, 'Tis the great Jehaovah's rest

2. First His six days' work was done, then the Sabbath was begun;
thus He blessed the seventh day, thus in resting we obey.

3. Thousands have His plan reversed, resting now upon the first;
Search the Book and you will know, there’s no scripture tells them so.

4. All who speak the truth must say, it was man who changed the day;
In God’s word no change appears, through the whole six thousand years.

5. Thus I searched; and when I saw; only one great Sabbath law;
then I hastened to obey-- plainy 'twas the only way. – F.E. Belden

If you have questions about these and other truths from God's Word, the Bible, please call or email me at 202-437-4867 or email me at leuannam@qis.net.

Leuanna

FINANCIAL CRISIS: FALSE ALARM?

Last year, around this time, there were emails circulating about a financial crisis that was to come upon America and the World. Some people made plans as the what they were going to do about the crisis and actually executed that plan. Some ignored them and chalked the warnings up to the fanatical rantings of alarmists or bored emailers with nothing better to do. The last group, probably the majority, were concerned, but waited to see if Snopes.com or the evening news carried the story before they jumped into action.

This fall, another such warning has been issued.

Beloved, let me share with you a financial crisis that is soon to come upon the earth and the source is True.

"Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.

Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten.

Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.

Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.

Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.

Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh". James 5:1-8

To find out when these things will come, read about them in the timeline put forth in the New Testament books of Matthew Chapter 24, verses 1-24; Luke Chapter 21: verses 5 to the end; and Mark Chapter 13.


Further Study

Matthew 6:19-21
Luke 12:13-40
Matthew 19:16-21

If you have questions about these and other truths from God's Word, the Bible, please call or email me at 202-437-4867 or email me at leuannam@qis.net.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Leuanna

FANNIE J. CROSBY (1823-1915)

#388 Don't Forget the Sabbath

Words by Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915)

Music by William B. Bradbury (1816-1868)



Don’t forget the Sabbath,

The Lord our God hath blest,

Of all the week the brightest,

Of all the week the best;

It brings repose from labor,

It tells of joy divine,

Its beams of light descending,

With heav’nly beauty shine.



Refrain

Welcome, welcome, ever welcome,

Blessèd Sabbath day,

Welcome, welcome, ever welcome,

Blessèd Sabbath day.



Keep the Sabbath holy,

And worship Him today,

Who said to His disciples,

“I am the living Way”;

And if we meekly follow

Our Savior here below,

He’ll give us of the fountain

Whose streams eternal flow.



Refrain

Welcome, welcome, ever welcome,

Blessèd Sabbath day,

Welcome, welcome, ever welcome,

Blessèd Sabbath day.



Day of sacred pleasure!

Its golden hours we’ll spend

In thankful hymns to Jesus,

The children’s dearest Friend;

O gentle, loving, Savior,

How good and kind Thou art,

How precious is Thy promise

To dwell in every heart!



Refrain

Welcome, welcome, ever welcome,

Blessèd Sabbath day,

Welcome, welcome, ever welcome,

Blessèd Sabbath day.

THE FOOLISH VIRGINS

Read the story from Matthew 25:1-13

The class represented by the foolish virgins are not hypocrites. They have a regard for the truth, they have advocated the truth, they are attracted to those who believe the truth; but they have not yielded themselves to the Holy Spirit's working. They have not fallen upon the Rock, Christ Jesus, and permitted their old nature to be broken up.

This class are represented also by the stony-ground hearers. They receive the word with readiness, but they fail of assimilating its principles. Its influence is not abiding. The Spirit works upon man's heart, according to his desire and consent implanting in him a new nature; but the class representing the foolish virgins have been content with a superficial work. They do not know God. They have not studied His character; they have not held communion with Him; therefore they do not know how to trust, how to look and live.

Their service to God degenerates into a form. "They come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as My people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after covetousness" Ezekiel 33:31.

The apostle Paul points out that this will be the special characteristic of those who live just before Christ's second coming. He says, "In the last days perilous times will come; for men shall be lovers of their own selves;...lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof" 2 Timothy 3:1-5.

Christ Object Lessons, Ellen G. White, pg. 411

TRUSTING GOD: Lesson from the Sermon on the Mount

"In His Sermon on the Mount, Christ taught His disciples precious lessons in regard to the necessity of trusting in God. These lessons were designed to encourage the children of God through all ages, and they came down to our time full of instruction and comfort. The Savior pointed His followers to the birds of the air as they warbled their carols of praise, unencumbered with thoughts of care, for 'they sow not, neither do they reap.' And yet the great Father provides for their needs. The Savior asks, 'Are ye not much better than they? Matthew 6:26.

The great Provider for man and beast opens His hand and supplies all His creatures. The birds of the air are not beneath His notice. He does not drop the food into their bills, but He makes provision for their needs. They must gather the grains He has scattered for them. They must prepare the material for their little nests. They must feed their young. They go forth singing to their labor, for 'your heavenly Father feedeth them.' And 'are ye not much better than they?' Are not you, as intelligent, spiritual worshipers, of more value than the birds of the air? Will not the Author of our being, the Preserver of our life, the One who formed us in His own divine image, provide for our necessities if we but trust in Him?

Steps to Christ, Ellen G. White, pg. 123

TRUST

"It is the love of self that brings unrest.

When we are born from above, the same mind will be in us that was in Jesus, the mind that led Him to humble Himself that we might be saved. Then we shall not be seeking the highest place.

We shall desire to sit at the feet of Jesus, and learn of Him. We shall understand that the value of our work does not consist of making a show and noise in the world, and in being active and zealout in our own strength. The value of our work is in proportion to the impartation of the Holy Spirit.

Trust in God brings holier qualities of mind, so that in patience we may possess our souls."

Desire of Ages, Ellen G. White, pg. 330-331

THE LAW OF LIBERTY

Jesus saves us from our sins. If God could have saved us in our sins, then there would have been no need for Jesus to die for our redemption.

Sin is a transgression of the law (1 John 3:4). If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us (1 John 1:10), for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).

We keep the law as an outshowing of our love for God. If we love him, we will keep his commandments (John 14:15). His commandments are not grevious (1 John 5:3), on them hang the law and the prophets (Matthew 22:40 & Romans 13:10). In keeping them, they'd be no desire to rebel against parental authority, no desire to kill, no desire to be unfaithful or commit adultery, no desire to covet or steal, no temptation to "save our skins" by lying and a definite desire to honor our parents (regardless of whether they're worthy of it or not).

Since, men (and women) transgress God’s law, then we have to rebuke our children, lock our doors, guard our marriages, protect our property, endure the failings of our parents, and admit when we've done wrong.

The Lord's Law is the law of liberty (James 1:25 & 2:12), not a law of restrictions or bondage, and in keeping them there is great reward (Psalm 19:11).

ORPAH'S WARNING GOES UNHEEDED

A few years ago, Oprah exposed the dangers of beef and the mad-cow disease it was tainted with. As powerful as Oprah was at that time and still is, there were people more powerful than she, who forced her to stop her claims. Thanks be to God that the God of Heaven is more powerful than those people. It is with that assurance that boldness is given to share this information.

In addition to the population, the size of our citizens have increased exponentially. I'm sure that you have noticed that relatives, friends, neighbors, and maybe even you, have ballooned in the past couple of years. Your diet hasn't changed much, but your body seems to have taken on a mind of its own.

The information out there is overwhelming and the source list is so extensive that I won't even bother to share them. Besides, I'm sure that you already know what I am about to share. Everyone knows it. Knowledge is not the problem! The daily choices we make, that's the root of the issue!

In modern society, there was a time when only those who could afford meat, ate meat. Now, even African, Asian and other plant food rich cultures have adopted a meat based diet, and as a result are dying from the diseases that were only seen in other parts of the world.

The consumption of beef, pork, chicken and fish has become the staple in people's diets because of overwhelming and well-placed advertising that shapes social thinking. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables have been given low priority and the digestive system and our mental aquity has paid the price.

This could be a really lengthy discourse on the dangers of eating meat, heart disease, high cholesterol notwithstanding. Religious and secular authorities will echo the same sentiment, but most of society seems to have stopped up their ears and turned a blind eye to the problem.

It's a little bigger than meat my friends. It's about preparing for heaven. If that's not your goal, then this just won't make much sense to you (a prayer was offered on your behalf). If heaven is your goal, then you must realize that diet or appetite is a very overlooked component in our spiritual walk.

Eve fell on the point of appetite, not to mention that she broke a few commandments in the process (#1, #8 & #10). Jesus was first tempted by the Devil in the wilderness on the point of appetite. Esau gave up his birthright for a bowl of lentils. The children of Israel craved the depraved diet of Egypt that they begged for meat and when they received it, gorged until it came out of their noses. Lastly, Paul warned against those "whose God is their belly."

This matter of appetite is nothing to be taken lightly. "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile (destroys) the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are." (1 Corinthians 3:16,17)

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)

ANTI-SOCIAL CHRISTIAN?

Today I went by my parents for a block party that their community was having. I stayed inside for the whole time and didn't get to meet one single neighbor of theirs. In my passing in and out the front door, I said Hello to whoever I passed. Truth be told, I didn't even make eye contact and could not describe one person who was out there.

My excuse to my parents (not that they asked), was that I was anti-social.

As the words left my mouth, I was convicted that that was one of the biggest oxymorons I'd ever said. An anti-social Christian? How is that possible? A Christian is a follower of Christ and He certainly was not anti-social. As a matter of fact, He received much criticism because He mingled with anyone and everyone who was willing to listen to Him and even with those who were not willing.

The message this Sabbath was on evangelism. The great commission was to "go ye therefore and make disciples," (Matthew 28:19,20). That can't happen if I'm being anti-social.

The real reason behind my anti-social behavior was the problem that Peter had in Acts 10:9-36. Peter was a respecter of persons and the Lord was showing him that He is Lord of all. There has to be love for others and a willingness to endure some uncomfortable situations in order to reach people.

Don't use this as an excuse to go to the club with the "mission" of reaching the lost. This is not an excuse to indulge our sinful desires and cloak it in "being all things to all people."

This is about being like Jesus who mingled among the people desiring their good.

That's my prayer. Let me start in my home with my husband and children (inreach), then take it to the neighbors, friends, strangers and the world (outreach). This is a hard thing--for me, but thanks be to God, with Him, all things are possible.

BE CONTENT

The Apostle Paul recorded in Philippians 4:11,12, "I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need."

What does that mean?

If I'm "broke" (just barely having enough to get by each month), I praise Him that He sustains me and that I am able to get by.

If I'm rich, I praise Him for the means to further the spreading of the Gospel and I'll give to ministries that are being faithful to the great commission.

If I'm single, I praise Him that I am able to devote my time to His service without having to check with anyone before I go forward in His name.

If I'm married, I praise Him that He's given me someone to walk with me on this journey and to hold me accountable for the way I live my life.

If I have children, I praise Him that there are little ones that are readily available for me to share His love with.

If I have no children, I praise Him that I can be a "foster" parent to those children who have no one to love them they way should be loved.

THE IMMUTABILITY OF GOD'S LAW

The Law of God is under attack. Not by those who want it removed from public places. It is under attack by those who are fighting for it to remain there, but who say that it is no longer binding.

They believe that we are under grace, that the law was done away with, and that Christ came to take a way the law.

Then we should be able to lie, commit adultery, steal, take God's name in vain, and kill without penalty. We may be under penalty of the state, but the Lord will take us all to Heaven with our sinful hearts, because the blood of Jesus covers us.

THAT IS A LIE OF THE DEVIL AND A FALSE DOCTRINE THAT WILL RENDER US INCAPACITATED AGAINST THE ASSAULT OF THE ENEMY.

Friends, let us not be found wanting. Let us not excuse sin and think that God will save us in our sins. God wants to save us from our sins. Sin must be put away. We have a part to play in that process. If we willfully sin, there is no more sacrifice for sin, but a fearful looking forward of judgement (see Hebrews 10:26:27).

THE PATIENCE OF THE SAINTS

HERE IS THE PATIENCE OF THE SAINTS: HERE ARE THEY THAT KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD, AND THE FAITH OF JESUS (Revelation 14:12); See Rev. 12:17.

The Lord has ordained a special people to be a spiritual Israel for our time. In Deuteronomy 7:6, Moses records, speaking to the Israelites, "for thou art a holy [set apart] people unto the Lord thy God; the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people [treasure] unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth." [read to verse 11]

Why were the children of Israel special?

They would be the nation through whom Jesus Christ, the Messiah and Redeemer of mankind would come. Genesis 12:2,3 tells us, God speaking to Abraham, "And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing; and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curseth thee; and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed."

There are two characteristics that distinguish God's special people. Revelation 12:17 tell us "And the dragon was wroth [enraged] with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant [rest of her offspring] of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." [see Rev. 19:10]

In your searching for spiritual Israel, seek for a people who teachings have the same components that the physical Israelites have. These are all summarized in Revelation Chapter 1:

SALVATION (The Messiah, Jesus Christ, as the only way to the Father)
SCRIPTURES (God's inspired word to us and mirror of His character)
SPIRIT OF PROPHECY (God's guiding servants of reproof and instruction)
SECOND COMING (The eminent return of our Lord)
SABBATH (The day God sanctified as a memorial of His work during creation week)
SANCTUARY (The Jewish temple services that pointed to the Messiah)
STATE OF THE DEAD (What happens when a person dies)
SAINTS (The living servants of the Lord and their ministry on His behalf)

Since the Word of God is from the source of truth, it must be studied "precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:" (Isaiah 28:10). There is no contradiction in the Lord. Any seeming contradiction is in our misunderstanding. God's word make absolute sense. No prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation (see 2 Peter 1:19-21).

THE WORD AGAINST THE WORLD

God says, my words shall not pass away

The world says that the law is done away with

God says:

Thou shall have no other Gods before me.

The world says that anything, anybody or even we can be our own gods.

Thou shall not make unto thee any graven images nor bow down to them nor serve them.

The world says that you can have statues around your house, in your yard, hanging in your rear view mirror, etc.

Thou shall not take the Lord's name in vain

The world uses the Lord's name flippantly in sitcoms, stand-up comedy and in choice curses on one hand, and on the other hand, people say that they are Christian and yet deny the Father and His Son in their words and actions

Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy...the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord

The world says that Friday, Sunday or Wednesday is good enough to observe as "my sabbath" or everyday is the sabbath or a few hours of whatever day we choose

Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord they God giveth thee

The world says who are you to tell me what to do and when you become a burden, we'll leave you in a nursing care facility to wither away in loneliness

Thou shall not kill

The world says kill for oil, greed, sneakers, North Face jackets or just because you cut me off in traffic

Thou shall not commit adultery

The world says it's ok to have one night stands, have multiple families, marry and re-marry whenever the desire suits you

Thou shall not steal

The world says charge extra interest, embezzle, rip off, whatever to get ahead

Thou shall not bear false witness

The world says white lies are ok, lies that save people unnecessary hurt are fine, lies to get what you want are justifiable, and besides, everybody lies at some point in their life, so it's unrealistic the think that we can live without lying

Thou shall not covet

The world says that you can have whatever you set your mind to and that if you can conceive it, you can achieve it

What governs our actions, the word or the world?

PRE- & POST-MARITAL ADULTERY

Books; Visual Media; Self-Gratification (Master...); Sexual Partners; and Other People's Sexual Experiences

All these things stored in our memory, return to our minds and into the marriage bed to defile our relationships. They lead to unfair comparisons and dissatisfaction on one hand and feelings of failure and loneliness on the other and numerous other negative emotions that are not healthy for a marriage.

Some believe that what occurs before you get married doesn't matter or that if your spouse is not directly affected, as in the case of self-gratification or Internet porn, there's no harm. Anything that defiles the marriage, destroys the marriage. Such experiences and the memory of them, or the recollection and continued indulgence of them, cheapens your spouse because it says that "you are not good enough to satisfy me." Anything that robs the affections or becomes more important then your spouse is adulterous.

Evidence is clear that we are a collection of our experiences--good and evil. They shape who we become. By beholding we become changed. It's not too late to start beholding what is profitable for sound character development. David said, "I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes," and Paul wrote "Whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report; if there be any virtue and any praise, think on these things."

Our choices of TV programs, reading material, Internet sites, vacations, hangout spots, friends, family events, etc. are all molding our character--for good or for evil.

Choose Wisely!!!

YOUR LOVED ONES ARE NOT IN HEAVEN NOW

It's the most comforting thought to believe that our parents, children, grandparents, friends, etc., who have died, are in Heaven. And it's even more assuring to think that they are there now.

Truth be known, that is not the case. Except for the exceptions that the Word gives (Moses, Enoch, Elijah, etc.) we're assured that they are resting in peace in the grave. Their death is referred to a sleep as in the case of Lazarus (see John 11, the whole chapter). The truth is, the Lord is very clear about this subject and gives numerous evidences of this fact.


"For in death there is no remembrance of thee; in the grave, who shall give thee thanks?" (Psalm 6:5)--We have no remembrance of God in the grave nor can we thank him for anything or roll over in our graves if something troubling occurs among the living.

For the living know that they shall die; but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 9:5,6)

So man lieth down and riseth not: til the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of sleep. (Job 10:12)

His sons come to honor, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, and he perceiveth it not of them. (Job 10:21)--We won't perceive who visits our grave site, if our spouses have re-married, if our children have accepted the Lord or turned from Him, if a black man became president of the United States or if America, Canada and Mexico ever became one nation.

They praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence. (Psalm 115:17)--Would there be true praising in Heaven if they are there and they see us suffering still in this world of sin?

Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. (John 5:28,29).

TEN COMMANDMENT WEEKEND 2009

3ABN's Ten Commandments Weekend for 2009

http://www.tencommandmentsweekend.com/index.html

Friday, May 29, 2009

6:00-7:00pm Overview' Sermon CD Brooks

Introduction: Jim Gilley & Danny Shelton

7:00-8:00pm Commandment #1 Jim Gilley

8:00-9:00pm Commandment #2 Wintley Phipps

Saturday, May 30, 2009

9:00-10:00am Commandment #3 Bill Kilgore

10:00-11:00am Musical Hour

11:00-12:00am Commandment #4 JoAnn Davidson

12:00-1:00pm Children's Hour 3ABN's Ten Commandments Kids with Doug Batchelor

1:00-2:00pm Youth Hour Youth Culture Versus the Ten Commandments

2:00-3:00pm Commandment #5 Jay Rosario

3:00-4:00pm Commandment #6 David Asscherick

4:00-5:00pm Commandment #7 Mike Tucker

5:00-6:00pm Commandment #8 Nathan Renner

6:00-7:00pm Religious Liberties &
the Ten Commandments Lincoln Steed and Dr. John Graz

7:00-8:00pm Commandment #9 CD Brooks

8:00-9:00pm Commandment #10 Stephen Bohr


The link to watch online

http://www.3abntv.org/player.cfm

HELL IS NOT BURNING TODAY

This was one of the most liberating truths. The wicked won't burn forever. If the Devil, who is the epitomy of evil will be devoured by fire and consumed, how much moreso those who have lived for 120 years tops?

God is not sadistic. That is not His Character. Why will be burn Hitler for ever and the 30 year old guy who didn't get around to accepting Christ as Savior? God is just and fair. This doctrine of everlasting burning in Hellfire is a false doctrine that does not line up with scripture.

The effects of Hell (when the earth is cleansed by fire and sin, sinners, the Devil and his evil angels are burned up) is what is everlasting. Not the punishment--the effects.

Study this out from God's word. The truth will set you free.

RESTORING FAMILIES WORLDWIDE

Messages From Current Albums (see RESTORATION INTERNATIONAL'S LINK TO THE RIGHT)

Title Speaker

Our Greatest Battle
Tom Waters
From the album: Steps to Higher Ground



Redemptive Discipline Alane Waters
From the album:The Work That Lies Nearest



The Refiner's Fire Paul Rayne
From the album: Guiding Principles for the Personal Walk



The Mother's Priceless Privilege Carolyn Rayne
From the album: Guiding Principles for a Happy Home

Godly Fatherhood Edwin Nebblett
From the album: Raising Godly Seed

The Language of Encouragement Maria Nebblett
From the album: Heavenly Priorities in the Family

Brothers & Sisters, Best Friends Nebblett youth
From the album: Remember Thy Creator


Messages From Discontinued Albums

Title Speaker
Enhancing Family Life (See also Family Heart to Heart)
1. Preserving the Family Tom Waters
2. The Garden of the Heart Waters family

3. Samuel, Prepared & Willing Waters family
6. Making Sabbath Special Waters family

Finding Joy & Fulfillment as Youth
1. I Want Freedom Allison Waters
2. Improving Important Talents Allison & Emily Waters
3. Sibling Association Emily Waters (now Schlittenhart)


Forever a Family (See also Family Heart to Heart)
1. A Well-Ordered Family Emily Waters
3. Highlights of Motherhood Alane Waters
5. Learning the Language of Heaven Emily Waters
6. Eternal Realities Alane Waters

Talks With Youth

1. Companionship With Christ Tom Waters
3. Repent, Confess, & Restore Tom Waters
4. Taming the Tongue Tom Waters

Youth Panel 2005

1. 2005 OK Family Campmeeting Youth Panel Chantée, Michael, Allison, Sean, Emily
2. 2005 WA Family Campmeeting Youth Panel Kaleb, Elizabeth, Sean, Lisa, & Isaac

Youth Panel 2006
2. 2006 NJ Family Campmeeting Youth Panel Alvin, Emily, Alex, Samantha, Quint

HEALTH SCHOOL ONLINE

New!

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This course lays a solid foundation in medical missionary work, needed for effective labor in the Lord’s vineyard. Individuals will have up to two years to complete all three units of the training. The units are sequential and will be available after the previous one is completed.

If more time is needed students may continue for $50 per month.

Visit us at www.healthevangelism.com for the full details or call us at 706-820-1493 ext. 415.

JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PROPHET

And his [John's] father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;

The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Luke 1:67-80

PATRIOTISM OF ANOTHER ORDER (Pt. 2)

The weekend after writing PATRIOTISM OF ANOTHER ORDER (Pt. 1), I had the opportunity to drive six hours on the highway. I maintained the speed limit all the way, either going at 55mph or 65mph depending on the Interstate.

In a small town, I was cruising down a mountain, letting gravity do it natural work, not paying attention to my speed and ended up being pulled over for going 48mph in a 25mph speed zone. For one split moment, not paying attention caused me to transgress the law.

Are you beginning to see the spiritual importance here as it relates to the Law of God? Are you beginning to get a clearer picture of the deception that is being preached concerning the Ten Commandments and their validity in our lives today?

This is important friends. This is not legalism. If obeying the law is legalism, then that police should not have pulled me over and I should not have received a ticket. He should be out of a job and the courts should be closed. We would be free to do as we please and there would be no governing body to appeal to.

Can you see the chaos this world would be in. The law is there for our happiness, not to hinder us. Why should God's laws be any different?

Do you get the picture?

CHOICE OR CHANCE

The outcome of my life will be the result of choices and decisions I’ve made. My upbringing, friends, circumstances and such only serve as influences, but these factors don’t determine the decisions I make. God has given every man (and woman) a measure of the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:24; 4:13). Some people call Him their conscience, the sixth sense, something, someone, etc.

We can have the best of influences and choose to make bad choices or we can have the worse of circumstances and choose to make good decisions. Choice or decision alone is not enough. We have to work toward it. Lay plans in the right direction, etc.
Why my ramblings?

I realize that my children make choices every day, every hour, every minute. I don’t know what they will become. All I can do is pray to the Lord on their behalf, do my best (with God’s help)…

NEHEMIAH THE CUPBEARER

What vision has God given you? Goals are man made but vision is from God. ~
Your goals must line up with God's vision.

The book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament is one we can glean from. The story of Nehemiah was during the exile of the Israelites from Jerusalem into Babylon. There was a remnant that survived the exile. (Nehemiah 1:1) At the time God gave Nehemiah a vision, he was a servant to the king of Babylon. God gave Nehemiah the vision to repair the wall that once surrounded Jerusalem. Interestingly enough, an attempt to repair the wall had been made by a group before but where they failed, God would allow Nehemiah to succeed.

Once God gave Nehemiah the vision, he then turned it into action. Nehemiah's distress over the destruction of the wall was so great that he couldn't hide his sorrow, not even from the king. Nehemiah 1:4-2:1. Before even being in the king's presence though, Nehemiah consulted God. Let's see how he did it.

Step 1: Nehemiah prayed and fasted
Step 2: Nehemiah asked for foregiveness of his sins and the sins of his people.
Step 3: Nehemiah asked for God's favor. A very important factor in doing anything.

Once in front of the king, Nehemiah was given the opportunity to express God's vision. (Nehemiah 2:4-6) Once given the blessing of the king, he took a small trusted group/team to exam and begin rebuilding the wall. (Nehemiah 2:11-20, 3)

Soon after the rebuilding started, Nehemiah faced opposition. (Nehemiah 4:1-3). How did Nehemiah handle the opposition? He gave the battle to God. Understand that we do not battle against flesh and blood but against the principalities of darkness. (Ephesians 6:12)

Any opposition that we encounter is spiritual in nature so why would you battle what is spiritual in the flesh? (Nehemiah 4:4-5) Once Nehemiah prayed he allowed God to point him in the direction he needed to go.

Of course then the people assisting him became weak. So Nehemiah had to encourage them despite what was going on. (Nehemiah 4:13-14)

This process of dealing with opposition and the people needing encouragement continued in chapter 5. God also provided Nehemiah with the discernment to see what and who was of God and who wasn't as false prophets were sent to further destress him. Nehemiah continued to be in prayer and stayed in God's presence through the process. The wall was completed because Nehemiah sought God throughout the process. (Nehemiah 6:15) He didn't leave God out. Why leave God out of a vision that He gave you? If you do, you delay the fruition of God's vision and even the termination of by you. Remember what I said in the beginning. The attempt had been made before but where the others failed, God allowed Nehemiah to succeed.

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JONAH THE PROPHET

There a few lessons we can learn from the Book Jonah regardless of how short it is. Some of you may remember the story of Jonah as it is a story often told. If not: Here is your chance.

Jonah was a prophet for the Lord. A prophet is a spokesperson or mouthpiece for God. A prophet is called to encourage through God's word, rebuke when necessary and to tell God's people what the Lord is doing or is going to do.

In Amos 3:7 Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.

The Lord gave Jonah an assignment/directive to go the city of Nineveh and preach against it. (Jonah 1:1)

Lesson #1: It is clear when God speaks.
Now there was no mistake that the Lord spoke to Jonah. Some question when God is speaking to them. In John 10:27 it says, My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. But if we don't study His word, we don't pray and listen for His direction, then we will never know Him. And if Jonah was a prophet for the Lord, then he knew exactly who was speaking to him. However we see in verse 3 that Jonah refused to do what God told him to do and ran from God, or so he thought.

Lesson # 2 God does not take disobedience lightly, especially if you have said to Him that you are His servant and you will follow him. That's a vow. God is very serious about vows. Jonah thought he was running from God but you can't run from Him. Running from Him means doing the opposite of what He told you to do. We see that God wouldn't give Jonah any peace in verse 4. Jonah thought if he slept he wouldn't know that God was there. God is everywhere! And when you disobey Him you may not only be causing yourself harm but those around you will suffer as well. Those that were on the boat with Jonah going to Tarsus were caught in the middle of Jonah's struggle with God. Have you ever struggled over what God has told you to do? Did you know you could harm others around you by your disobedience? God does this to get your attention so that you see that everything you do or don't do impacts more than just you. In verse 17 it's clear that Jonah wanted to die in order to get out of his assignment. God is the giver of life and death so He wouldn't let Jonah die.

Lesson #3 God does not care about your personal feelings or issues when He tells you to do something. Jonah refused to follow God's direction because he didn't like the people of Nineveh and thought they didn't deserve to hear from God. After being swallowed by the fish, we see that Jonah prayed his way out in Chapter 2. Truthfully, his heart hadn't changed. It doesn't matter if you have racism, sexism, agism, married/unmarried, cultural or any other type of issue against a person. If the Lord is saying you are to do something, get your feelings out of the way. God knew all about Jonah's heart and knew that Jonah didn't like the Ninevites but God was trying to show Jonah that the Israelites were not the only ones who could benefit from God's word. And that he must learn compassion and forgiveness. We see in chapter 3 that the Ninevites turned from their evil ways and submitted to the Lord. Jonah thought they didn't deserve to live and made it clear in Chapter 4. First and foremost we need to understand something from Isaiah 55:8-9.

8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,"
declares the LORD.
9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Who are we to determine what God does and doesn't do? It is just for us to follow His directions. Not out of fear but out of Love and reverance for Him. But the only way that comes about is stated in lesson #1.

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EZEKIEL THE PRIEST

The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest (Ezekiel 1:3). The heavens were opened and he saw visions of God (Ezek. 1:1). Ezekiel saw a magnificent vision of creatures with four wings and four faces being moved about upon wheels with eyes on their rims.

He heard the noise of the creatures wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of a host: when they stood, they let down their wings (Ezek. 1:24).

Above the firmament, that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne...and the appearance of a rainbow that was bright. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when he saw it, he fell upon his face and heard a voice of one that spake (see Ezek 1:26-28).

The spirit entered into Ezekiel and said, "I do send thee unto them (the children of Israel); and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God. And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear (refuse) for they ar a rebellious house, yet shall they know that there hath been a prophet among them. Be not afraid of their words nor be dismayed at their looks... (see Ezek. 2:4-6)

Then a hand appeared and gave him a scroll that was written all over it. He read it and was to share its contents with the children of Israel. "Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth and give them warning from me" (Ezek. 3:17).

If Ezekiel fails to give warning and the wicked die in their sins, their blood will be on Ezekiel's hands, but if he gives the warning and the wicked refuse the warning and die in their sins, their blood is on their own heads and Ezekiel is absolved of his responsibility.

Also, upon receiving the warning, when the righteous turn from their righteousness and commit sin, their blood is upon their own heads, but if Ezekiel fails to give the righteous warning and they turn to sin, their righteousness shall not be remembered, but their blood will be on Ezekiel's hand.

Nevertheless, if Ezekiel warns the righteous and the righteous does not sin, though they die, because they heed the warning, both they and Ezekiel (the watchman) hath delivered their souls (see Ezek. 3:18-21).

THE RESPONSIBILITY RESTS ON THE MESSANGER AND THE RECIPIENT TO DO THEIR PART!!!

In Matthew 24 when asked, "what shall be the sign of thy coming and of the end of the world?," Jesus answered and said, "...take heed that no man deceive you. for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

Then He goes on to describe the beginning of sorrows [nations rising against nation, famines, earthquakes, pestilences, saints being afflicted because of their faith in Jesus and because they keep the commandments of God (see Revelation 12:17 & 14:12).

As if that isn't enough, Jesus goes on to prophecy that many of the saints shall betray one another and false prophets will rise and deceive many. Sin will also increase and people's love will grow cold, but he that shall endure unto the end, shall be saved."

Here's the point to hand your faith, "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come" (Matt. 24:11-14).

With TV, radio, internet and the faithful, word of mouth, the gospel has been preached in places, some of which we don't even know exist. Our Loving Savior has promised a world of peace to us [not in this sinful world, but in the earth made new (see Rev.21:1 & Isaiah 66:22,23).

Rev. 22:20 "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen"

LIVE ONLINE BIBLE STUDY

In order for you to stay connected with our Creator, my wife and I have
created an ONLINE LIVE BIBLE STUDY HOUR titled FOR THE LOVE OF TRUTH.

During this hour, we will discuss many Bible prophecies that are being
fulfilled before our eyes but we don't recognize them. Some of the topics
are:



The Mark of the Beast

The Rapture

The Signs of the End

And many more



We invite you to please join us every Sunday, at 9:00PM EST at the following
link: http://laymenevangelismteam.org/TV_Station.aspx


Once you go into the TV Station site
, you are able to ask
questions based on the topic we are covering using our CHAT area at the
bottom of the screen. One of our team members will be there to answer any
question you may have.



If you are interested in this Bible Study, we will be more than happy to
send you the Bible Study guide 2 hours before the Study begins in order for
you to follow along during the study.

THE TRUE NATURE OF THAT CUTE BABY

"Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me." Psalms 51:5

When the world sin appears in the singular, it usually denotes the sin nature of humanity. The sin nature which everyone possesses, influences us to sin and is the source of lust. It negatively affects people's mind,(Romans 1:28 - And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them).

The sin nature is partially responsibility for blinding people’s thoughts and understanding, so that they cannot perceive spiritual things (1 Corinthians 2:14 - But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned).

Although our sin nature continues to operate within us, it was judged when Christ died >(Romans 6:6,7 - Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
For he that is dead is freed from sin... and Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me).

Until Christ returns, we must live in the strength of the new man, to overcome the sinful desires arising from the sin nature. We cannot eradicate our sin nature, but we can allow the Holy Spirit [to dwell] in us so that we do not give in to temptation.
See Genesis 6:5 on the results of sin on the mind/heart.

If you're interested in learning more from the Holy Scripture that gives us hope, read Romans Chapters 3 and 5.

*This thought is from the commentary in my KJV Study Bible (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1988). I’ve just added one extra text and substituted one word for clarity.

GOOD FOR SOMETHING SHAKE

GOOD FOR SOMETHING SHAKE

Ingredients

1 cup almonds, soaked in apple juice overnight
10 dates
2 bananas, frozen
4 cloves garlic
1-2 extra cups apple juice

Method

Blend all ingredients, adding extra apple juice to desired consistency.

PATRIOTISM OF ANOTHER ORDER (Part 1)

“I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.” Free to do whatever I please? Free from religious persecution? Exactly what freedoms are afforded to me?

Well this isn’t going to be an appeal for the separation of church and state.

This is about obeying the laws as an act of patriotism or loyalty and an act of love. How deep does your pride go? How much do you love your country? Do you love it enough to obey its laws? Do you love it enough to follow those laws even when you don’t want to, when everyone else is breaking them or when transgressing them would be easiest thing to do?

Speeding is a problem for me. A sin if you will. My problem does not consume me continually because we don’t have a car, but when we rent or borrow a vehicle I come face to face with my sin problem. I don’t like speed limits. They limit my ability to sin (speed) freely.

Have you ever tried driving on a normal day at 55 mph or worse yet, 35 mph? I did. Yesterday I decided to obey all the speed limits for 1 day.

Here are my observations:

• I’ve been so accustomed to speeding for so long that it feels natural, exhilarating even
• The other drivers became irritated with me for obeying the law because it kept them from breaking it
• They rode my bumper to force me to sin (speed)
• I was not even aware of what the speed limit was on certain roads
• I didn’t even notice when I far exceeded the speed limit, until I heard sirens or saw a police cruiser which caused me to look at the speedometer
• None of the above would have been an excuse if I’d been pulled over


At the end of the day, maintaining a lawful speed requires a conscious effort (mind) and physical action (will) and cannot be just something that I tell myself I’m going to do.

My actions must be based on principle, not on what everyone else is doing. If I’m not aware of the law, it does not mean that I’m exempt from obeying it. Fear of punishment is not a pleasant motivator for obedience.

Obedience must be based on respect and love for the governing entity and the belief that its laws are there for my good….

(to be continued)

RANDOM AND TIMELY QUOTE

"Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control the people."

Henry Kissinger

WHAT IS ATHEISM

Definition:

Atheism is the religion* of making one's self God. Atheists deny the Sovereign God and place themselves in the position of God. They trust in what they believe to be inherent power within themselves, therefore are needless of anything greater.

When Atheists get sick and they are powerless to help themselves or when they face the death of a loved one, then reality sets in.

For those of you who have family or friends who claim to be Atheists, this is a good place to start. Lovingly show them that there are things that just would not happen in and of themselves and without a "higher power."

*Atheists may claim not to be religious, but the belief that you are your own god is a religion in itself.

OBEDIENT SACRIFICE OR SINCERE IN DISOBEDIENCE

One Thusday, two co-workers were leaving work together and planned to get together on the weekend for lunch. The first (Bob) suggested Friday after work. "That's the Sabbath", the second (Jim) replied.

Jim: "Can we meet on Sunday?"

Bob: "That's my sabbath"

These two co-workers had known each other for a couple years, but never really explored the basis of each other's faith.

Jim asked: "Do you love the Lord?"

Bob: "Of course I do!"

Jim: "Do you believe that the scriptures are God's inspired word?"

Bob: "Without a Doubt!"

Jim: "Then let the Holy Spirit teach you through His word"

Jim pulled out a bible that he always carried with him and silently offered a pray to God for boldness, guidance and wisdom as he opened the scriptures to his co-worker.

Jim opened the scriptures so Bob could follow along and read from Exodus 20:8-11, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it."


Then he turned to Genesis 1:1 which read, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth," and read until Chapter 2:1-3, "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made", where the Sabbath was first instituted. He emphasized that it was the Sabbath of the Lord thy God, not the Sabbath of the Israelites, not my Sabbath and not your Sabbath.


Jim took him to Mark 2:27 to show him who the Lord's Sabbath was made for.

Jim: "Why did the Lord say, "Remember the Sabbath" " in Exodus 20?

Noticing the puzzled look on Bob's face, Jim went back to Exodus 16: 11-31 where the Lord proved (tested) the children of Israel in regard to the Sabbath.

Seeing the excitement and interest on Bob's face, Jim forged on in faith to Exodus 31:16-18, then to Revelation 14:6,7. He then turned to Matthew 24:14-20 in the New Testiment and closed out with Isaiah 66:22,23 and 58:13,14 in the Old Testiment.

Praise God!!! Bob cried out, his voice trembling with excitement and emotion.

There was silence for a moment, before Bob continued, "Sunday still open?"

Jim replied with a smile, "Always has been"

As they got up to leave, Jim asked if he could offer a word of prayer for Bob, then two friends left work together.


Psalm 117:;1,2 - The truth of the Lord endureth for ever

COMFORT FOODS

CREAM OF POTATO SOUP

Ingredients

14 small red-skin potatoes, diced large
4 cups water
2 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ onion
5 cloves garlic
Salt to taste
2 tbsp flour

Method

Sauté the onions and garlic until for a few minutes in a couple tablespoons of the water. Add the flour, oregano and pepper flakes and stir until a nice paste forms. Add the rest of the water and the potatoes and the salt and cook until potatoes are tender. Place half of the soup in a blender and blend until smooth. Add back to the pot, stir and serve warm with homemade garlic bread.

COUNTRY LIVING

Hello friends,

Just a quick note to let you know about the locations we are confirmed to present Country Living Seminars at:

* Feb. 28 - Mt. Shasta, CA - Mt. Shasta SDA Church
* March 7 & 8 - Magalia, CA - Magalia SDA Church
* March 14 & 15 - Scottsdale, AZ - Thunderbird SDA Church
* March 21 - Casa Grande, AZ - Casa Grande SDA Church
* March 22 & 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Glendale SDA Church
* March 28 & 29 - Orlando, FL - South Orlando SDA Church
* April 4 & 5 - Dalton, GA - Dalton SDA Church
* April 7 & 8 - Bryant, AL - Floral Crest SDA Church
* April 11 & 12 - Wheaton, MD - Wheaton SDA Church
* April 18 & 19 - Alexandria, VA - CPC SDA Church
* April 22 & 23 - Woodbury, NJ - Woodbury SDA Church
* April 25 & 26 - Baltimore, MD - Liberty SDA Church

Some have a downloadable flyer and the rest should have one shortly. We hope to see you there!


God's blessings to you as you follow Him,

The Meissners
Mountain Media Ministries
372 Habersham Hills Cir. #211
Cornelia, Ga. 30531
http://MountainMediaMinistries.org

Lunch Ideas

CABBAGE SALAD

Ingredients

½ head green cabbage, finely chopped or shredded (or grated if you have the time and energy)
3 heaping tbsp Veganaise* (soy-based dressing)
1 tbsp maple syrup
Juice of ½ lemon
1tbsp fenugreek seasoning
½ can pitted black olives, halved

Method

Mix ingredients thoroughly and enjoy.

Note: *If you want an alternative to the Veganaise, you may use the Sunflower Dip recipe instead.


SAVORY BLACK BEANS

Saute ¼ onion in a tbsp water until clear. Add 1 cup washed beans, 2 cups water and season with ½ cup coconut milk, basil, Braggs Amino, salt and oregano (all to taste). Simmer until beans are tender. Canned beans may also be used. Serve over rice, a baked potato or sweet yam. Great with Haystacks.

Note: Add a dollop of Veganaise in the beans just before service for added flavor.

SAVORY LENTILS

Saute ¼ onion in a tbsp water until clear. Add 1 cup washed lentils and 1 cups water and season with rosemary, salt, Braggs Amino, crushed red pepper, cumin. Simmer until beans are tender. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes or bulgar grains*. Use extra water to make a soup and adjust seasoning accordingly. To thicken soup, mix 1 tbsp arrowroot powder in about 2 tbsp cold water and pour into the soup.


Note: To make this recipe, use the Bulgar Burger Crumbles recipe using the tan colored bulgar wheat instead. May use the finished product in the place of rice served with gravy or thick sauces.

GREAT IS YOUR MERCY TOWARD ME

Psalm 117

Praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

TROUBLOUS TIMES?

But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. (Psalms 37:39-40)

TRUTH: GIVE IT TIME

In the course of our life, we will come across situations where we have a difference of belief with friends, family and neighbors. Here's what we can do:

(1) Surrender self (that means giving up the right to be right)

(2) State our belief with all the conviction and confidence we can muster (if we don't belief what we're saying, why should anyone else?)

(3) Leave the other person to make up their own minds (the worse thing we can do is argue our point)

(4) Let truth win out (What is true, remains true)

In the end, with time, the truth will be known. There is no need to strive or lose relationship with anyone over who is right or who is wrong.

Know why you believe what you believe and stand firmly by it. If you're not too sure, then stay quiet.

COCONUT GREENS & A DESSERT

COCONUT GREENS

Ingredients

Bunch of green leafy vegetables (Kale, Collards, Spinach, Chard, etc.)
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can coconut milk (you can also make your own fresh coconut milk)*
1 tbsp fresh or dry thyme
Braggs Liquid Amino to taste
1 pinch of salt or ½ tsp of your favorite low-sodium seasoning

Method

Cut greens into bite size pieces. Sauté onion and garlic in a little water. Add greens and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ½ to whole can of coconut milk and seasonings. Cover and let cook until green are nice and tender.


*Making Coconut Milk

Put a dry coconut in the oven at 250 degrees for 1 hour so that the flesh separates easily from the shell. Use a hammer and make a crack in the coconut, immediately pouring the coconut water into a cup. You can enjoy this drink as is, or cool in the fridge before drinking. Use the hammer to break the coconut until it is halved. With a knife, separate the coconut flesh from the shell. Cut the flesh into cubes and blend with a little water until it yields a while liquid. Squeeze the “milk” out of the mixture and use as needed. Save the dry coconut in the fridge for your cakes, carob balls** or other yummy desserts.


**CAROB BALLS

Ingredients

½ cup walnuts
1 cup raisins
2 tbsp carob powder
shredded coconut (optional)

Method

Process ingredients well. Grab a handful and squeeze, and then roll with your hands into balls. Roll in shredded coconut.

Makes 6

WILL WORK FOR FOOD (in Maryland)

If you're looking to get organic vegetables and learn about farming at the same time, then this is for you
**They have reduced prices for shares.

CSA Membership - Most of our customers buy our produce by paying in the spring for a membership in our CSA. If you would like to be notified as soon as shares are available for the 2009 season, email us at clagettfarm@cbf.org


Clagett Farm Workshare - Pick your own veggies! Work four hours or more at the farm, and take home a "share" of produce fresh-picked by yourself. Each week that you work, you take home the same share of produce that a paying CSA member would take. Please see below for the guildelines on being a workshare at the farm.

http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=act_sub_restoration_clagett_vegetable


http://cbf.typepad.com/clagett_farm/

QUICK FIXES

MOOD TAMER SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts soaked overnight in pineapple or apple juice
1 cup of the same juice
6 large medjool dates (pitted)
2 tbsp flaxseeds

Method

Blend all ingredients together and enjoy.

Note: This recipe was given to me by a church member as a natural remedy for winter blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Holiday Depression for whatever is ailing your mind at the time.


CANCER CURING KALE

Ingredients

1 Bunch Kale, washed thoroughly
¼ cup olive oil (may use more or less depending on the amount of kale in a bunch)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
a pinch of salt (optional)
1 tbsp honey or agave nectar (optional)

Method

Lay leaves on top of each other and form a roll. Thinly slice, then cut into bite-size pieces. Use the back of a spoon or mortar and pestle to make a paste with the remaining ingredients. Mix with the kale and let sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Note: You don’t need anything else for this ready-dressed salad. Increase the ingredients in the paste if you need more kick. The paste breaks down the kale so that it is nice and edible by the time you're ready to eat it.

DAIRY-FREE DELIGHTS

SUNFLOWER DIP

Ingredients

1 cup raw sunflower seeds, rinsed well
1 cup water (more if needed)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp McKays Vegan Chicken-style seasoning
1 quarter onion (and /or onion powder)
1 clove garlic (and/or garlic powder)

Method

Blend all ingredients in the blender until nice and creamy (add more water if needed). Serve with homemade fries, corn chips or as a dip for crisp vegetables.

This recipe is a spin off Chris Rucker's recipe in The Seventh-Day Diet, based on what I had in my kitchen at the time.


ROASTED BROCCOLI

Ingredients

Fresh broccoli florets, rinsed and drained
Olive oil
1 tsp seasoning of choice (optional)

Method

Lightly drizzle florets with olive oil. Mix well. Sprinkle seasoning on it (this is not necessary, because the broccoli will spring it’s own sweetness). Roast in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Broccoli will be between crisp and delicious.
Tip: If you try it and don’t like it that way, just leave it in the oven for 5 minutes more. It won’t affect the taste, just the tenderness.

BREAKFAST IDEAS

OH OATMEAL!

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups rolled oats
12 whole cloves
12 dates chopped
1 cup organic apple juice
Grade B Maple syrup
Sliced bananas

Method

Chop and soak dates in the apple juice (preferably overnight, if you can). Bring water, with cloves added, to a boil. Add oats and cook to desired consistency. Stir in date mixture and serve warm with maple syrup and bananas. *Because the oatmeal is not cooked with sugar it will appeal to those who don’t like it too sweet and those who do can add the maple syrup to suit their taste.

Serves 8

Money saving tip: Trader Joes has Grade B maple syrup for $11.99 and Whole Foods sells it for $16.99. A little goes a long way.



APPLE WALNUT CRUNCH

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts
1 cup 100% fruit juice (water may also be used if you want to control your caloric intake)
1 cup soft white wheat berries
1 cup hard wheat berries (may use unhulled or pearl barley instead)
4 cups water
1 cup raisins
2 tbsp honey
2 apples, grated or chopped (do just before serving)

Method

Soak the walnuts overnight in 1 cup water or fruit juice of your choice. Wash grains and put in prepared* Crockpot. Add 4 cups water and cook on low overnight. In the morning, finely grind the walnuts and the soak liquid, then add to the finished grains. Stir in the raisins, honey and apples and serve as is, or with a tasty rice milk or homemade cashew or almond milk if you like your hot cereal swimming.

Note:*spray the inside of the Crockpot with non-stick spray or rub with a little olive oil to prevent the grains from sticking to the side; it also makes cleanup easy.


RAINBOW BREAKFAST POTATOES

Ingredients

12 small red-skinned potatoes
½ red, yellow and green peppers
¼ red onion
¼ sweet onion
Seasoning to taste (salt, rosemary, chicken-style seasoning)
½ tsp turmeric (for color)
Water as needed

Method

Thoroughly wash and cut potatoes in ½ inch chunks. Saute onions, garlic and peppers in a little water, coconut oil or good quality olive oil for a few minutes. Add potatoes and stir, let simmer for a few minutes. Add water a little a time so that the potatoes don’t stick to the pan. Repeat until the potatoes are tender.

Note: This dish also tastes good cold.

FIBER-RICH GROUND BEEF SUBSTITUTE

BULGAR BURGER CRUMBLES

Ingredients

2 cups Bulgar Wheat (the dark brown kind)
2 cups water
1 cup walnuts
½ onion, quartered (and/or powdered)
1 clove garlic (and/or powdered)
1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
1 tsp salt
*fresh or dried thyme (optional)

Method

Place Bulgar in saucepan. Process remaining ingredients, except thyme, in a blender until smooth, then pour over bulgar wheat. Cover over low heat for about 5 minutes, and then add thyme, stirring frequently. Turn off heat and let stand about 20 minutes. Spread evenly on a cookie sheet or 13x9 dish and bake at 250 degrees for about 1 hr. or until mostly dry (be sure not to let it burn or dry out)
.
Use in place of ground beef or veggie crumbles.

Note: If not using right away, it freezes well. To reconstitute, mix equal amounts w/V-8 juice or spaghetti sauce and cook until moisture is used up. Use as desired.

IS GOD LOVE?

Since everyone, except those who don't think they'll have a "valentine" this year or those who have bad memories of this month, will be celebrating the "love day," this Blog is written to show you love.

When something goes wrong, people oftentimes say that God did it. They sometimes ask, "why?" or "what did the particular person do to deserve the situation?"

To answer that question, we'd have to go back to Genesis. When Adam and Eve sinned, they brought death, sickness, pain and a whole host of evil upon themselves, their off spring and every created thing. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23a). All have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).

Did the baby who was thrown into the dumpster sin? No. But he/she was born with a sinful nature (see Psalms 51:5). He/she was also born to a mother with a sinful nature and because of selfishness, pride, fear or hopelessness (all the results of sin), that mother chose to discard her baby like trash.

God did not do that. He did not want that to happen. Yes, the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23a), but if we continue reading the same verse, we'd see that the gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23b). For God so loved the world that he have His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him [Jesus] might be saved (John 3:17).

That's love!!!

Which of us would give up a child to save someone who may not even appreciate the sacrifice? Not me, thinking with selfish heart. The opposite of love is selfishess. Philipians 2:6,7 tells us that Christ didn't think that equality with God was something to be selfishly withheld, but the Creator (see John 1:1,2 & 14 and Colossians 1:16) made himself like the beings he created in order to save us.

Read Colossians 1:3-17 for further study)

You choose for yourself if that constitutes love.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!?

This is my New Year's Blog. Since this is a time for new beginnings, let me share with you a wonderful revelation in my own life.

Before the story, let me tell you the lessons I learned:

(1) Our sins and bad traits of character are formed over time and if not taken cared of, they get worse

(2) We can become blinded to sin, or worse yet, ignore the sin that is not readily visible to the rest of the world

(3) It takes time and effort to remove sin from our lives and change our bad traits of character

(4) No one else can do for you what you need to do for yourself

(5) It's refreshing to be live victorious over besetting sins and bad character traits

(6) When you are set free, people may not even notice, but that doesn't diminish from the change that has taken place in your life


Now for the story.

There is a 6" space between the kitchen wall and the refrigerator in our apartment. For the past five years since we have been living here, dust and dirt, lost toys and crayons have accumulated between there. In fact, it was downright disgusting.

You couldn't see it unless you purposely looked behind there. Guests hopefully never saw it because they never get that far into our kitchen. Only the occupants of our home would ever notice it.

Yes, we have seen it before. Yes, we knew that it needed to be cleaned. Yes, we knew that it would take effort to get behind there and clean it. Honestly, sometimes we didn't notice it. All this knowledge did not prompt us to do anything about it. I even hired a cleaning crew to come in and interestingly enough, they didn't touch it either.

On day in a fit of cleaning rage, I set out to clean that space. I called maintenance to move the refrigerator, but one guy was too lazy to come and the other one was not on duty. This project couldn't wait. I said a silent prayer, recited Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," and moved the fridge. It felt like it was made of feathers.

The job took longer than I thought it would. There was more dirt that became evident once the fridge was moved. Dust had even clung to the wall.

Let me say that the place is nice and clean and sanitized now. It looks beautiful. Every once in a while, I look behind there and feel a sense of gratitude. I wonder why I waited so long to do it. Some members of my family still have not noticed the difference, but I do and I'm thankful that it is not clean.

That's it! My spiritual lesson for the year. Now the other areas of my life that need cleaning will take the same approach and effort--bridling my tongue (James 1:19,26) and ruling my spirit (Proverbs 16:32; 25:28).

WHAT IS TRUE EDUCATION?

Birth—Kindergarten Program

The work of the parents in the
homeschool begins at birth. Long before
formal schooling is started, you
are already educating your child.
“It is in the home that the
education of the child is to begin.
Here is his first school. Here, with
his parents as instructors, he is to
learn the lessons that are to guide
him throughout life—lessons of
respect, obedience, reverence, selfcontrol.

The educational influences
of the home are a decided power for
good or for evil. They are in many
respects silent and gradual, but if
exerted on the right side, they become
a far-reaching power for truth
and righteousness. If the child is not
instructed aright here, Satan will
educate him through agencies of his
choosing. How important, then, is
the school in the home!
“Upon all parents there rests
the obligation of giving physical,
mental, and spiritual instruction.

It should be the object of every parent
to secure to his child a well-balanced,
symmetrical character. This
is a work of no small magnitude
and importance—a work requiring
earnest thought and prayer no less
than patient, persevering effort.
A right foundation must be laid, a
framework, strong and firm, erected;
and then day by day the work of
building, polishing, perfecting, must
go forward.”*

The most important subjects
taught in these first years are Bible,
Character, Nature, and Practical
Work. It is best to leave the Reading,
Writing, and Arithmetic for a
later time when the child has developed
more mentally, physically, and
spiritually. When the child is more
mature, he will learn more quickly
and easily what would have been
difficult and frustrating at a younger
age. This method helps to encourage
a love of learning and the child
will catch up with or excel beyond
his or her peers.

We recommend the following:

Kindergarten/Pre-school – 0-7 years
First Grade – 8 years
Grades 2-8 – 9-14 or
15 years
Grades 9-12 – 15 or 16-19 years
Apprenticeship – 20-25 years

Curriculum Outline for Sonlight Education Ministry

http://www.sonlighteducation.com/

ONE WEEK WORTH OF WELLNESS

ONE WEEK WORTH OF WELLNESS

Our Mind, Body and Spirit Series ends December 20, 2008. Below are the last 7 topics that close out 2008. Begin 2009 with the tools to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions regarding your health. All programs are free to the public. * Note schedule changes and/or additions

*Friday, November 21, 2008 – 7pm – Udderly Amazing - Are dairy products good for us? For centuries, we have been led to believe that dairy products should form an essential component of our diets. However, it is well known that many nations are dairy-intolerant, and that even dairy-tolerant nations are subject to many allergenic responses to dairy products. New evidence implicates dairy in not only allergenic responses, but in potentially lethal diseases, such as osteoporosis, leukemia, diabetes, and many others. The latest scientific findings and their impact on our lifestyle choices are discussed.

*Saturday, November 22, 2008 – 3pm – Killed by the Good Life – Doris Hernandez returns from the Hartland Institute and Lifestyle Center in Virginia with another riveting seminar on food and nutrition.

*Friday, November 28, 2008 - 7pm – Health and Happiness - Does vegetarianism offer a viable alternative for diets rich in animal products? Is it healthy to choose a vegan lifestyle and how does one ensure adequate quantities of all essential nutrients? These issues and many other factors pertaining to a healthy lifestyle are discussed in-depth in this lecture. Moreover, recipes and household tips are provided to make the transition to a vegan lifestyle not only simple but delightful.

Friday, December 5, 2008 – 7pm – Holiday Depression & SAD (Seasonal Associative Disorder) – What is supposed to be most wonderful time of the year is often the most miserable. Have you ever noticed your mood shift during the winter? Do you feel lonely at your holiday dinner parties even with a roomful of loved ones? Katia Reinert, MSN of the Washington Adventist Hospital, goes to the heart of the matter to give you the answers you’ve been seeking.

Friday, December 12, 2008 – 7pm - Misery in Silence: Domestic Violence and Abuse
Derrick and Sonya McCollum from Community Praise Center in Alexandria, VA, will be sharing with couples, singles and teens about this important topic. How to recognize the signs of an abuser? What are the effects of verbal, physical and emotional abuse on us and our loved ones? How to get help yourself or help someone you care about and much more...

*Friday, December 19, 2008 – 7pm – Disease Begins in the Colon – We began our health series with her, now due to overwhelming request, we conclude our lecture with Dr. Vanetta Kalu sharing a powerful presentation that will change your life.

*Saturday, December 20, 2008 – 3pm – Edible Show and Tell – Now that we’ve learned about various lifestyle changes that could prevent, and in many cases, reverse disease, Dr. Kalu returns to show us how. We’ll be tasting delicious vegan delights from her newly published cookbook, Start Here. Who knew that eating healthy could tantalize your taste buds. Bring a friend or skeptic.

Program Location:
Hyattsville Seventh-day Adventist Church
4807 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Phone: 301-927-2080
For more details, call Leuanna Matheson at 202-437-4867

HEAVENLY GRAINS BREAKFAST SURPRISE

HEAVENLY GRAINS BREAKFAST SURPRISE*

Ingredients:

1 cup sweet short-grain brown rice
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup wheat berries
4-5 cups water or apple juice (enough to cover 2-in above grains)

Method:

Cook grains and water overnight in crockpot (on low for 8 hours). Finished product should be nice and soft, like oatmeal, but it has a different texture for those who don't like oatmeal.


Stir-in Ingredients:

1 large can pineapple with the juice (crushed or chunks)
5 dates
1 heaping handful of raisins
sliced bananas
Nut milk
Maple Syrup
Shredded coconut (optional)

Method

Blend pineapple and dates until nice and creamy. Stir into cooked grains. Top with remaining ingredients to your desired taste. Enjoy.

*This recipe was heaven-inspired when I had no idea what to make for breakfast, it's full of fibrous grains and to my surprise, my children loved it. Hope you do too.

Makes 4 servings

HEARTY BREAKFAST

HEAVENLY BREAKFAST GRAIN SURPISE*

Ingredients:

1 cup sweet short-grain brown rice
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup wheat berries
Water (enough to cover 2-in above grains)

Method:

Cook grains and water overnight in crockpot (at least 8 hours). Finished product should be nice and soft, like oatmeal, but different in texture for those who don't like oatmeal.


Stir-in Ingredients:

1 large can pineapple with the juice (crushed or chunks)
5 dates
1 heaping handful of raisins
sliced bananas
Nut milk
Maple Syrup


Blend first three ingredients until nice and creamy. Stir into cooked grains. Top with three remaining ingredients to your desired taste. Enjoy.

*This recipe was heaven-inspired when I had no idea what to make for breakfast, it's full of fiberous grains and to my surprise, my children loved it. Hope you do too.

HARTLAND LIFESTYLE CENTER & INSTITUTE

Friday, November 14th @7pm – Obesity

Do you wish you could go back to your college weight? Have you made yourself a test case for every new diet on the market? Join us as guest speaker Doris Hernandez from The Hartland Lifestyle Center & Institute presents a true, but sobering seminar on obesity that will change your life (whether you admit you're obese or nor). Location: 4807 42nd Place, Hyattsville, MD 20782.

Friday, November 21st@7pm Natural Remedies

With symptom treatments becoming routine and Healthcare decreasing for even the working class, more and more people are turning to natural remedies to help themselves. The team from Hartland Institute in Virginia http://hartland.edu/cms/hlc/ returns to demonstrate simple home remedies you can do at home. From Russian Steam Baths to the plethora of uses for activated charcoal, and much more, you will receive a wealth of useful information in this presentation.

Friday, November 28th@7pm – Udderly Amazing

Do you suffer from serious gas after consuming cheese or milk? Is osteoporosis, leukemia or diabetes something that’s of concern to your family? Hear what Professor Walter J. Veith of Amazing Discoveries has to share regarding the milk that “does the body good.”

Location: 4807 42nd Place, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Call Leuanna Matheson at 202-437-4867 FMI.

TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE

I'm torn between whether to vote or not.

Not that I don't think that my vote won't count, it will, in terms of the final count. It won't matter, however, because God removes kings and sets up kings (Daniel 2:21). As we saw in the elections 8 years ago, numbers don't matter. Whoever is going to rule will rule.

My comfort rests in knowing that God is a great God and a great king above all Gods (reference needed). My faith rests in the God who spoke the world into existence; the God who created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th. If that statement loses you, don't be lost on an account of something that you can test yourself in your own life and believe by faith.

That's it. There's an excitement in the air for many reasons. That's the only thing that will compel me to vote, just so I can say that I did. The few minutes of interaction with the locals, will afford me the opportunity to testify of Christ in my life and where my hope comes from.

If I don't vote, I won't feel bad or guilty about it. I'll do what the bible asks me to do--pray for our new leader.

The Lord allows people of His choosing (Esther, Joseph, Nebuchadnezzer, Pharoah) to be in positions of leadership so that His purposes can be realized. Ultimately, He shows us the limits of human accomplishments versus the limitlessness of His power. Isn't He awesome?!!