I came across an interesting article today concerning the internal protection of our country from the forces that would want us done away with.
Al-Qaida can be expected to attempt an attack on the United States in the next three to six months, senior U.S. intelligence officials told Congress Tuesday.The terrorist organization is deploying operatives to the United States to carry out new attacks from inside the country, including "clean" recruits with a negligible trail of terrorist contacts, CIA Director Leon Panetta said.
The chilling warning comes as Christmas Day airline attack suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutullab is cooperating with federal investigators, a federal law enforcement official said Tuesday.Al-Qaida is also inspiring homegrown extremists to trigger violence on their own,
Panetta said.The annual assessment of the nation's terror threats provided no startling new terror trends, but amplified growing concerns since the Christmas Day airline attack in Detroit that militants are growing harder to detect and moving more quickly in their plots."The biggest threat is not so much that we face an attack like 9/11. It is that al-Qaida is adapting its methods in ways that oftentimes make it difficult to detect," Panetta told the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Several senators tangled over whether suspected terrorists should be tried in civilian or military court. At the same time, a group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation that would force the Obama administration to backtrack on its plans to try Sept. 11 defendants in federal court in New York and use military tribunals instead.
As al-Qaida presses new terror plots, it is increasingly relying on new recruits with minimal training and simple devices to carry out attacks, Panetta said as part of the terror assessment to Congress.Panetta also warned of the danger of extremists acting alone: "It's the lone-wolf strategy that I think we have to pay attention to as the main threat to this country," he said.
And then I am reminded that Rome fell from within. When we see what is happening in our homes and marriages, our schools, our country, you could say that we are "coming apart at the seams." Our only 'hope' is to look up, 'for our redemption is drawing nigh.'
Well, we are coming close to our departure date for our trip to Israel, and walking in the paths of our Lord. Please keep us in your prayers fo safty, and good health of all going. I am hoping to give updates along the way.
We are looking forward to another Lord's day as we worship together, Sunday. remember to keep looking up, for truly "today would be a beautiful day to fly."
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Perfectly Fearless Love
As we listen and read about what is happening in the world today, our hearts can be gripped with fear if we are not carful to remenber God's Word. Truly, we are living in days like we have never seen before. What used to be is no more, except God's Word. It is the same yesterday, today and forever; it will never change!
1 John 4:18 says, "There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment (torment). So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love".
Than look at what Romans says, "1 Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, 4 endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. 5 This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:1-5 (HCSB).
Are you gripped with fear over something? Maybe it could be the uncertainity of today. God's love for you could be the answer to overcoming your fear. As a child, did you have a special blanket that gave you a sense of security - you just wanted to hold it close and wrap up in it? The Holy Spirit of God is the believer's warm, loving "security blanket." As John says, "there is no fear in love, for perfect love casts out fear."
Another translation of this verse says, " We have no fear of someone who loves us perfectly." God's perfect love can eliminate all dread fear. It is not our love for Him, but His perfect love for us that will cast out our fears. The question is not "are you brave enough to face your fears?" The question is, "Do you trust His love enough?"
Well, it is another day closer to our departing for Israel next week. So much to do and so little time to do it. Keep us in your prayer, as well for the services here.
Truly, it would be a good day to fly! Keep looking up!
1 John 4:18 says, "There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment (torment). So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love".
Than look at what Romans says, "1 Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, 4 endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. 5 This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:1-5 (HCSB).
Are you gripped with fear over something? Maybe it could be the uncertainity of today. God's love for you could be the answer to overcoming your fear. As a child, did you have a special blanket that gave you a sense of security - you just wanted to hold it close and wrap up in it? The Holy Spirit of God is the believer's warm, loving "security blanket." As John says, "there is no fear in love, for perfect love casts out fear."
Another translation of this verse says, " We have no fear of someone who loves us perfectly." God's perfect love can eliminate all dread fear. It is not our love for Him, but His perfect love for us that will cast out our fears. The question is not "are you brave enough to face your fears?" The question is, "Do you trust His love enough?"
Well, it is another day closer to our departing for Israel next week. So much to do and so little time to do it. Keep us in your prayer, as well for the services here.
Truly, it would be a good day to fly! Keep looking up!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Earthquakes In Divers Places
Recent events in Haiti, Chili, New Mexico and Indonesia just this week, have caused many Christians to ask, “Are earthquakes increasing in the way that Jesus said they would in the period leading up to the Tribulation? His words are among the most forthright and unequivocal ever spoken. There can be no mistake about what He said: “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. “All these are the beginning of sorrows” (Matt. 24:7,8).
In January and February of this year, those who search the Scriptures and watch for His return marked those words well, wondering with renewed interest whether His coming was being foreshadowed by the prophesied global events.
In January and February of this year, those who search the Scriptures and watch for His return marked those words well, wondering with renewed interest whether His coming was being foreshadowed by the prophesied global events.
During the week of March 1st through 7th, there were 85 earthquakes inIt was truly a globe-shaking event. Seismologists who measured it, say that it may have shortened the length of Earth’s day by 1.26 microseconds. They also calculated a change in the Earth’s axis of rotation,
which they say moved by 8 centimeters (3.25 inches)! Ae we think bout this we are reminded of the words of Isaiah the prophet, when he wrote about the massive earthquakes in the coming
Tribulation:
which they say moved by 8 centimeters (3.25 inches)! Ae we think bout this we are reminded of the words of Isaiah the prophet, when he wrote about the massive earthquakes in the coming
Tribulation:
“The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly.“The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall fall, and not rise again. “And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth” (Is. 24:19-21).
Keep us in your prayers for the upcoming trip to Israel next week, as we "walk the paths where Jesus walked." We will be posting updates along the way.
It sure would be a "Good Day To Fly." Keep Looking Up!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Are your bags packed?
As I was reading Joel Rosenburg;s Weblog that morning, this article fits right into our discussion last night in the ABI Class. I thought it might be of interest to you as well.
This morning I woke up to read an AP story about the White House decision “to remove terms such as ‘Islamic radicalism’ from a document outlining national security strategy.” It never ceases to amaze me how many in Washington don’t understand the threat of Radical Islam to the U.S., much less the Biblical command to bless Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus. But I believe the Church must.
President Barack Obama's advisers plan to remove terms such as "Islamic radicalism" from a document outlining national security strategy and will use the new version to emphasize that the U.S. does not view Muslim nations through the lens of terrorism, counterterrorism officials say.
The change would be a significant shift in the National Security Strategy, a document that previously outlined the Bush Doctrine of preventive war. It currently states, "The struggle against militant Islamic radicalism is the great ideological conflict of the early years of the 21st century."
The officials described the changes on condition of anonymity because the document is still being written and is unlikely to be released for weeks, and the White House would not discuss it. But rewriting the strategy document is the latest example of Obama putting his stamp on U.S. foreign policy, as with his promises to dismantle nuclear weapons and limit the situations in which they can be used.
The revisions are part of a larger effort about which the White House talks openly, one that seeks to change not just how the U.S. talks to Muslim nations, but also what it talks to them about, from health care and science to business startups and education.
That shift away from terrorism has been building for a year, since Obama went to Cairo and promised a "new beginning" in the relationship between the U.S. and the Muslim world.
It is definitely a "Good Day To Fly", Keep looking up!
This morning I woke up to read an AP story about the White House decision “to remove terms such as ‘Islamic radicalism’ from a document outlining national security strategy.” It never ceases to amaze me how many in Washington don’t understand the threat of Radical Islam to the U.S., much less the Biblical command to bless Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus. But I believe the Church must.
President Barack Obama's advisers plan to remove terms such as "Islamic radicalism" from a document outlining national security strategy and will use the new version to emphasize that the U.S. does not view Muslim nations through the lens of terrorism, counterterrorism officials say.
The change would be a significant shift in the National Security Strategy, a document that previously outlined the Bush Doctrine of preventive war. It currently states, "The struggle against militant Islamic radicalism is the great ideological conflict of the early years of the 21st century."
The officials described the changes on condition of anonymity because the document is still being written and is unlikely to be released for weeks, and the White House would not discuss it. But rewriting the strategy document is the latest example of Obama putting his stamp on U.S. foreign policy, as with his promises to dismantle nuclear weapons and limit the situations in which they can be used.
The revisions are part of a larger effort about which the White House talks openly, one that seeks to change not just how the U.S. talks to Muslim nations, but also what it talks to them about, from health care and science to business startups and education.
That shift away from terrorism has been building for a year, since Obama went to Cairo and promised a "new beginning" in the relationship between the U.S. and the Muslim world.
It is definitely a "Good Day To Fly", Keep looking up!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
ABI Class Update
ABI Class April 6, 2010 Fifty three were in attendance tonight for our prophecy class. Thanks to all those who cooked and brought food for tonight's class.
As we consider all that is going on in the world today, it would "be a good day to fly".
Before the class began, we heard of an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 has rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia. The quake struck at 2215 GMT (5:15 a.m. local time) and was 205 kilometers (125 miles) northwest of Sibolga, in Sumatra, Indonesia and 1,425 kilometers (880 miles) northwest of Jakarta. A tsunami watch was issued for the region.
And than we were reminded of the mining disaster in West Virginia, where at this posting, there were 25 who had lost their lives.
We will not be having class next week, April 13th and April 20th, but watch this blog, your e-mail, and "Could Fly Today" web site.
Pray for those in our Church Family and for the trip to Israel next week.
Keep looking up!
As we consider all that is going on in the world today, it would "be a good day to fly".
Before the class began, we heard of an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 has rattled northern Sumatra in Indonesia. The quake struck at 2215 GMT (5:15 a.m. local time) and was 205 kilometers (125 miles) northwest of Sibolga, in Sumatra, Indonesia and 1,425 kilometers (880 miles) northwest of Jakarta. A tsunami watch was issued for the region.
And than we were reminded of the mining disaster in West Virginia, where at this posting, there were 25 who had lost their lives.
We will not be having class next week, April 13th and April 20th, but watch this blog, your e-mail, and "Could Fly Today" web site.
Pray for those in our Church Family and for the trip to Israel next week.
Keep looking up!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
ABI Update
This semester of ABI came to a close tonight, November 17. I would like to express my thanks to all you prayed for my recovery. It appears I am well because I can eat just about anything with out it making me sick. Praise the Lord!!
The class participation was record setting for the entire semester. PTL! I am planning to do some podcasting, emails, and video studies on specific topics. I hope this will be helpful for those who are studying prophecy for the first time. I will post the instructions in the near future. Thanks again for your prayers.
The class participation was record setting for the entire semester. PTL! I am planning to do some podcasting, emails, and video studies on specific topics. I hope this will be helpful for those who are studying prophecy for the first time. I will post the instructions in the near future. Thanks again for your prayers.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
ABI Class Update
Praise the Lord! September has been one of the best months in ABI's history. Our attendance has been record setting each week, the fellowship has been fantastic, your questions have been insightful, and I can hardly wait to see what God has in store for us in October!
I want to ask that we all continue to pray for Lindsey's quick recovery. When she is out she is missed, and it will be great to have her back real soon. A great big thanks must go out to Charley Kay and Wanda Vanderwall for their sacrificial service. Tuesday, I believe they were the last to leave.
I am afraid that I have not expressed our appreciation for the Hickmans as much as I should, but they are hard to recognize. Both, Nora and Greg along with Lindsey go out of their way to remain in the background. But, Tuesday we realized how much we miss them when they are out. Now, I know I am going to be rebuke for calling attention to them, but I will gladly accept my scolding!
Greg, Nora, and Lindsey we really, really appreciate all that you do, and our Lord Jesus has a special reward for your faithful service in His kingdom! Amen!
I want to ask that we all continue to pray for Lindsey's quick recovery. When she is out she is missed, and it will be great to have her back real soon. A great big thanks must go out to Charley Kay and Wanda Vanderwall for their sacrificial service. Tuesday, I believe they were the last to leave.
I am afraid that I have not expressed our appreciation for the Hickmans as much as I should, but they are hard to recognize. Both, Nora and Greg along with Lindsey go out of their way to remain in the background. But, Tuesday we realized how much we miss them when they are out. Now, I know I am going to be rebuke for calling attention to them, but I will gladly accept my scolding!
Greg, Nora, and Lindsey we really, really appreciate all that you do, and our Lord Jesus has a special reward for your faithful service in His kingdom! Amen!
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