tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024884911605336272012-01-11T14:14:47.993-08:00Paul Weresch Blog. Paul Weresch together with his editorial team is discussing questions of salvation, grace, Jesus Christ, prayer, peace, Christian ministry, Eastern European Missions and many other topics."Let's Talk"http://www.blogger.com/profile/01776253017274326532noreply@blogger.comBlogger881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102488491160533627.post-41402665956542241482012-01-11T14:14:00.000-08:002012-01-11T14:14:48.009-08:00

Here it is the second week of a brand new year. I have purposely waited to publish this post until most new year resolutions have been broken. Or, are you one of those who valiantly keep your resolutions.  Possibly you are one of those who make them so practical that they can be kept … “I resolve to spend less time exercising.” “I resolve to watch more TV.” Or, maybe, like me, you usually find

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These last couple weeks, just days before the celebration of Christmas, I have lost two close friends from my little Idaho community. Cherie was a dear woman … a member of our church, a widow lady who loved gardening, loved her church, loved helping people, loved the small group she was in … and loved her God. She was 81 years old and apparently in good health. Returning from a meeting in the

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The last 2 weeks have been a “roller coaster” of emotions. Our new Daughter in-law’s father died suddenly two weeks before the wedding. We all had to both grieve and celebrate at the same time. Then news reached me about my nephew, who has been diagnosed with cancer. He is going through a very difficult time of chemotherapy and not looking forward to a radical surgery. All of this causes us ask

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Last week I was preparing for the wedding of a young couple, when the tragic news reached me that the father of the bride passed away suddenly, he died of a massive heart attack. The question that we faced at that moment; “shall we go on with the wedding plans?” In consultation with the family they decided that they will both mourn the death of the father and a week later celebrate the wedding

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Ten years ago the Islamist wing of the Muslim religion, a gigantic and merciless force, declared war on the West.Islamists don’t believe in the principles of the West and plan to banish them from the Earth. The war, they claim, will continue until they win. Most of the world’s Muslims dislike them but can’t stop them.In 2005, after a Danish newspaper published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed,

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Recently I heard a Turkish believer in Christ speak about the challenges of life for Christians in modern Turkey. While he was speaking I reflected on the origins of Christianity, I was reminded of the fact that Israel was the birthplace of Christianity and Turkey was the Cradle of Christianity. (see ruins of the Theater in Ephesus above) Today both Countries are governed by systems that are

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My friend Paul (his picture is at the top of this page) asked me how our summer vacation went. I felt like the kid in second grade giving his report to the teacher on the first week of school … How I Spent My Summer Vacation. This is my report:We returned from our trip refreshed and loving each other more. That is a statement very seldom heard as the result of vacations. We enjoyed the country

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Please be assured that our hearts go out to you in this hour of National tragedy and grief. In times like this, there are many questions but very few answers. Betty I are praying for you as Siblings in Christ and for the your Nation as a whole.I have included the picture of the Light house at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia to remind you that there are times in our lives when we need a guiding light,

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Both Paul and Betty and my wife, Sharon, and I have been doing some traveling this month. The Weresch’s are on an odyssey across the US and back across Canada taking the whole summer. Sharon and I traveled to Oklahoma to attend my grandson’s wedding. All four of us have marveled at the beauty of God’s creation. We have traveled through areas that cry out … confirming the power of the Lord …

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The elders of our local church have a standing account with the Thrift Shop in town. If the proprietor, a Christian lady, sees someone in the store that is in obvious need, she is to offer a bag of clothes or whatever else they might need, and it goes on the account. This little gift has proven to be a wonderful testimony to the Grace of God. The highest the elders have ever had charged was

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Jesus Christ rose from the dead so that he could establish and empower his church, a church with a clear mission and function in this world.Let me state this clearly. The church was not created in order that we may have another religious organization and it definitely was not created so that the clergy would have a job.There may be varying opinions about the tasks and functions of the church,

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This week-end has been bewildering for many, devastating for many, maddening for many, and indeed, interesting for most. But, it is just one more week-end in the many throughout our history when the predicted end of the world did not happen.The antics of self professed millionaire prophet, Harold Camping, have many of my friends in the quarry, picking out good throwing rocks … as well they

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Here we go again with the question: Christ is risen, so what?Let me remind you of the words of the Apostle Paul: “And if Christ wasn't raised to life, our message is worthless, and so is your faith.” 1 Corinthians 15:14 CEVBecause of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, God gives repentance and forgiveness of sins to all people.The most famous of the early disciples of Jesus, Peter puts it this way

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A Grafton, West Virginia Mother, Mrs. Anna Reeves Jarvis, thinking of mothers who had lost their sons in the Civil War, prayed that there would someday be a day to celebrate Mother’s. A mother’s day was first celebrated in 1876.After gaining in popularity, by 1910, Mother's Day was celebrated in forty-five states, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Elated, Mrs. Jarvis’ daughter, who had

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The cornerstone of Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Historically, without the resurrection, the conviction that followed it, and the transformation of the lives of the witness, Christianity could not have survived in the hostile environment of the first century of it’s existence.While there are a number of apologetic devices that can be used to establish the historicity of

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Paul in speaking of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the Corinthians said in his letter (1 Corinthians 15:3-5)“For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve.”Of First Importance!

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A church in the U.S. has informed one of our missionary families that they will no longer be supporting them as they don't work in the so called' 10/40 window of the world. (The 10/40 Window is a term coined by Christian missionary strategist Luis Bush in 1990 to refer to those regions of the eastern hemisphere located between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator, a general area that in 1990

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Japanese officials believe the death toll from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami is almost certain to exceed 10,000. Hundreds of bodies have washed ashore in the hard-hit city of Sendai.And as this is being written there has been another 6.4 earthquake in Tokyo … nuclear panic continues to grow as there has been a fourth explosion in power plants … thousands are missing and tens of thousands are

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Someone said to me: “I pray for the Muslims but I am still afraid of them”. <?xml:namespace prefix = o />I think we are caught in a mindset that causes us to be afraid of anything that is unknown and foreign. Add to that the anti foreigner rhetoric and we become prisoners in prisons of our own making. Let me introduce you to one of our prisons; many of us believe that all Muslims are extremists,

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Pray because God loves all people!The scripture is clear, God loves the world … all people.The New Testament makes it clear that both Jesus and his Apostles reached out to all people regardless of race or religious persuasion. Jesus further commanded his followers to go into all the world and make disciples of all Nation.Like all humans, Muslims too have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. (

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God controls the events of human history to accomplish his purposes.God’s rule over human happenings is demonstrated many times in the Bible. He removes and raises up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.The prophet Daniel prayed: “I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known . . . the

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In the light of the situation in the World today I was reminded of the following quotes: "There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day." "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars." "The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or

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As the difficult situation continues on the streets of Egypt, pundits and politicians are filling the air with their specific type of "knowledge" … demanding this and that; setting up this solution and that solution.The Lord of yesterday, today and tomorrow had much to say about this:God told Isaiah to send a message to the people in Isaiah … The Lord Almighty has a day in store for all the

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What do we do when we are forced to live in the midst of a troubled world, surrounded by sin? Should we be taken aback by this? Should we withdraw and cocoon in our own little world?Not at all! 2 Timothy 3:1-9 and 2 Timothy 4: 3-4 say that these things would happen in the end times. Therefore, Christians should not be troubled or feel defeated because God has prepared us through his word. This is

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Praise the Lord, Olga arrived well and Joyful.It was a great privilege for Betty and I to welcome Olga at the Vancouver International airport. It was a privilege to take some time last night and share our appreciation for goodness of God.Before we "tucked" her into bed, we took some time to pray again for Russia, for President Dmitri Medwedjew, Prime-minister Vladimir Putin. Now we ask you

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This morning I received an urgent email from Paul …Pray for Russia and for Olga’s safety.Olga has served us as a fantastic Interpreter for more than 12 years, she is to arrive in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Jan 24 for a two month stay to polish up her English.A deadly blast at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport has disturbed us and we ask you to pray for Russia. At least 35 people have been

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I have always worked with wood. I love the smell of wood being worked … I love to walk around my workshop fondling some favorite tools. I am especially fond of old tools like the hundred and twelve year old hand plane given to me by Istwan Kovac who made and used it to create many furniture pieces in HungaryBut, I also like new tools. I like the Internet and some of the tools it puts at your

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I received a note from Paul as he reacted to the destruction that is happening in our world. Read what he said: “In my musing over the Christmas season and the Joy it brought to countless people around the world, I was reminded of the stark reality of life as it unfold before our eyes. My thought went out to the people of Haiti, Sudan, Australia, Brazil and the great tragedy of Arizona. In

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Christmas is over … or is it!It comes once a year … and then it’s over. All the hype and hubbub … gifts exchanged, gifts returned.But, it doesn’t have to be that way. What if we celebrated the birth of Christ all year long? What if we gave something away every day of the year … the spirit of Christmas 365 days a year. How might our lives change if we followed the plea of Christ for us to "love

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… the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us."Luke 2:1-10 Snow storms in Europe, flooding on the east coast of Canada, mud slides in California and grieving families embracing the casket of the son that served in Afghanistan. The list of grief and suffering could go on and on.This last week has not

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A candy maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would be a witness, so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ. He began with a stick of pure white, hard candy. White to symbolize the Virgin Birth and the sinless nature of Jesus, and hard to symbolize the Solid Rock, the foundation of the church, and firmness of the

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The season we celebrate reminds us of the many surprises we have experienced during the Christmases past. Many of us go to great lengths to surprise those we love at this time of the year.God loves to surprise us. Instead of coming into this world via Jerusalem or at least Rome, God chooses an insignificant little village named Bethlehem. The main actors surrounding the “Incarnation of God” are

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How to Pray for the ElectionThe midterm election is drawing near. Imagine the impact on these United States of America if every elected representative at every level of government in this nation was prayed for every day of the year! Imagine the impact on the quality of decisions made, on our communities and our land ... on each State, County and municipality. We believe that every believer has

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Zina and Artur Suleimanov were pastors of Hosanna Church in Dagestan's capital city, MakhachkalaAnd Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo,

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The North Caucasus region of Dagestan which borders Azerbaijan and Georgia has been a troubled area for some time. It is also the home of the largest Protestant church in an area that is only 2% Christian. The church, shepherded by Pastor Arthur Suleimanov, has been extremely successful in their work with drug addicts, prisons and other social ills of that region.On Thursday, July 15, Pastor

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Look in your Bible and you will find the account in all four gospels.Mary went to the tomb in which Jesus had been laid and discovered that He was not there.What a shock that must have been, how heart wrenching … she had not only witnessed the tragic death of her beloved teacher … but then had been deprived of serving him in his death! Imagine the agony she must have felt. The depth of her

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An earthquake matching the power of several nuclear bombs struck the island nation of Haiti about 5:00 PM, Tuesday, January 12th. According to the U.S. Geological Survey report, the quake was centered about 10 Miles southwest of Port-au-Prince and reached a magnitude of 7.0. The Red Cross has estimated that about 3 million people, amounting to one-third of Haiti’s entire population, have been

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January 2010 … a new year … another chance … a fresh start … a time to reflect … a time to resolve. We are constantly measuring and labeling blocks of time. We make plans involving time ... resolving to do this and to do that.But, how could we not be interested in time. We are created in the image of the Great Timekeeper … our God! He tells us in His word that time is important.He laid out for us

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Fall is football season in North America. College teams are vying for championships and students are excited.One of the phenomena of college football is the card section. Students in a particular section of the stadium have a number of cards that they hold up on command, resulting in a picture or slogan being seen on the other side of the stadium.The only way to make this work is if there is a

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Paul and Betty Weresch have been ministering in Europe since September 23rd. They have visited churches in Norway, then on to Russia and now are in Poland. Let me share their recent letter with you.Greetings from two European travelers … We had a very interesting time in Sochi and Adler Russia. The services were great. There was a very good spirit in all the services.A highlight one evening was

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Pastor Vidar is an amazing man!He is a husband, father, and grandfather, a sheppard of 200 sheep, math teacher, and pastor of a local Church. In his spare time he runs across the hills and mountains of the West Cup of Norway. Betty and I found him and his wife to be the most gracious and loving hosts.Thanks again, Jogina and Vidar!

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In our neck of the woods … it is harvest time. Dozens of tandem grain trucks are going from the fields to the port, bringing in the harvest. How do we know it is time to harvest? We ask the expert … the farmer. He is familiar with the crop and the rules of nature that control when it is time. You know … there is another harvest that is ready. Take a moment to turn to John 4:34 in your Bible

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Greetings,This article had really spoken to me. I would like to bless all of you by sharing it here. On the cross, Jesus said: "It is finished" and yet, so many people at the end of their life's road say, I wish I would've done this or that - there is so much I haven't done... It is said about Jesus: "For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross"; what is it in our lives that will push us to

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Today, July 4 - 2009, is the 233rd birthday of The United States of America. The occasion prompted a call from my Canadian friend, Paul Weresch, who wished my nation a happy birthday. He was remembering the song, “America, America, God shed his grace on thee …” and as we thought about those words Paul also remembered what the Psalmist wrote … “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm

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I just received a midnight call from my nephew about an hour ago. It’s the type of call that none of us as human beings want to receive. It was to inform me that his mom … my sister for 71 plus years had passed away. This will be the only grieving I will do because I am happy. Please let me explain. Rosy and I were three years apart, she was my baby sister. Although we were never really close

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This blog, “Let’s Talk …” isn’t the only communication medium the Weresch’s use to further the spread of the Good News. Recently a website “Paul Weresch Online” has been launched. Also, a newsletter has been going to a mailing list that includes supporters in the U.S., Canada and Europe.Ten years ago this month, after returning from a four day visit with the Weresch’s in Germany, I designed and

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Paul and Betty Weresch have just returned to their home from Europe. I had a wonderful time translating and assisting in their ministry. It was a privilege to be his translator and a blessing to participate in the Bible seminars conducted for the churches of Sochi, Russia. God has been speaking much to me and my friends. We have learned so much these days. As you probably know the Winter Olympic

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What a wonderful thing happened that day when our Jesus was resurrected! It is the defining event of our faith … the power over death. A new beginning … how fitting that we should celebrate His resurrection in spring … a time of new life! I will remember Easter forever, because it was on that day, 16 years ago that I became a new man … was given a new heart and a share of that great event …

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Watch this amazing little video. It is a message from a little boy to his dad. We all need to know this! May God help us, fathers.Alexander Shein, Editorial Team

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Paul and Betty Weresch are on a mission trip to Germany, Poland and Russia, visiting churches they have planted in the past several decades of ministering to that area. They will wind up their trip the middle of April visiting Sochi, Russia, a city that hopes to host the Olympics in 2014. Meanwhile, back in their home town of Vancouver, BC, the preparations are reaching a feverish pitch as that

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We wish you to enjoy this short presentation video about the Wisdom for Life

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What happens when I start doubting God's reality?I have been a Christian for over fifteen years, still, surprisingly, that thought did recently cross my mind. Is there a place for such thinking in my mind? Can a follower of Christ deal with that sort of thinking? Do you wonder where it comes from?It comes from the garden of Eden, from the words of that same snake that asked Eve (who walked with

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Litte children have been heard on the playground chanting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me!" It is usually quite the opposite ... the school yard bully has used words to hurt them badly. Words are the currency of our society. The Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use. The Bible contains 774,746

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Death is a tragic thing to those who do not believe ... people who have banked their entire existence on who THEY are and what THEY must be in this life. It is not unusual to see survivors who commit suicide rather than deal with a loved ones passing. Other’s have died of a broken heart, seeing no future for them. When the end of life comes to those who do not believe in Jesus Christ and the

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Dear Friends, May God’s blessing and guidance accompany you throughout this New Year 2009. Just being into the third week of the year much has happened, we have seen the overwhelming crowd of people weeping and rejoicing while witnessing the inauguration of the New President of the United States. Then in the other side of the World we saw the pictures of people in utter despair seeing their

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As a brand new Christian, many years ago, I struggled with prayer. Since then, I have heard many Christians say the same thing. It always seemed so formal … so stilted. Most of us were familiar with the Bible in language penned in 1611. Speech from that time seemed a bit formal to our ears. Then I remembered a story related by my Pastor at the time. His son had built a house next door to his

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First let me wish a Happy 2009 to all of my brothers and sisters in Christ! May this coming year continue to reveal in you the wonderful Grace of our Almighty God ... Bless you all! To those who have not yet decided to accept Christ’s freely given invitation to everlasting life … THIS COULD BE YOUR YEAR! We will pray that it is a new beginning for you. To those who will be making new year’s

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As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ we sometimes get lost in the trappings that have attached themselves to this day and forget the extraordinary grace that surrounded the event. I have a friend who is a pest control man. He searches out and eliminates various types of vermin. He presented an idea that is amazing to me. Sewer rats live in an environment of slime and filth. They are

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Recently I officiated at the memorial service for a very dear friend, fellow worker and father-in-law to my son. It was an experience I will long remember.Dr. Glen Doornink was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, beloved physician to many, and a dedicated man of God.I am reminded of Dr. Luke’s observation about David in the 13th chapter and 36th verse of Acts, "For David, after he had

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This has been a long and contentious process. i have been saddened by the tone of the discourse but not surprised. I even contributed to the snide remarks and predictions of failure. But now the American public has spoken. I will try to avoid discussing partisan politics because it polarizes and diverts people away from the gospel of Jesus Christ. I did not pray for Bill Clinton during most of

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In the United States we will soon be celebrating Thanksgiving. And, as I thought about the many things I have to be thankful for, I am reminded of a song.Song writer, Irving Berlin, penned a little ditty for the 1940’s musical “Annie Get Your Gun.” I can still see in my mind, Ethel Merman singing:“Got no check book .. Got no banks .. Still I’d like to express my thanks, I’ve got the sun in the

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Jesus looked at his disciples and said, "Happy are you poor; the Kingdom of God is yours! Happy are you who are hungry now; you will be filled! Happy are you who weep now; you will laugh! Happy are you when people hate you, reject you, insult you, and say that you are evil, all because of the Son of Man! Be glad when that happens and dance for joy, because a great reward is kept for you in heaven

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Please listen to this great encouraging audio from Paul Weresch I found on the Internet. I found this audio file on the Web and I would like to collect these precious nuggets spread out all over the internet to bless you with the treasury of rich God inspired insights. Please hear Paul Weresch speak on the subject "What can you do with nothing?". Click NOW to hear the audio.I really hope you've

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Watch this video with Paul and Betty Weresch as they challenge us for the Missions in a new and fresh way. If you are wondering what God is doing in our present latter days world as it faces the crisis you need to watch thisAlexander Shein, Editorial teamIf you are experiencing problems watching this video on our page, please follow this link to the original place. http://the-grove.net/v2/

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I just returned from a wonderful visit to churches in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Culdesac, Idaho ... two diverse but wonderfully identical bodies dedicated to the work of Christ. The church in Edmonton has 1200 souls in a metropolitan area. The church in Culdesac has 40 attendees in a ranching and logging culture.However, they are alike in their quality relationship with missions. You see, the

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Can a disciple of Christ or the church herself be involved in politics? Some Christians think that the church has no political role to play, and the individual Christian, at most, a minuscule part. This view stems from the concept that Christ's kingdom is not of this world. Other Christians insist that both individuals and the church have great socio-political responsibilities to improve

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Ruth Bell Graham was the wife of evangelist Billy Graham and mother of five children. Born to missionary parents in China, Ruth faithfully supported her husband throughout his ministry, raising their children in his absences. Ruth was also a poet and author, and published a number of books. The following was written by Mrs. Graham as a devotional.To Hear Your VoiceAny mother with a child away

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A few weeks ago I had the privilege of watching the stars on the Adriatic coast in Croatia. While watching the magnificent sky above late one night I was thinking of how wonderful this world really is. What makes me sad is that we have not always appreciated the magnificence and beauty of all of creation around us. As believers we are convinced that everything material and immaterial has its

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Christians and many non-Christians the world over believe or have heard of the Lord’s Imminent Return. We who believe know that Jesus is coming again to this world. In the Bible book of Revelation, John states in 1:1 that it is "… the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place."He further says in verse 3, "Blessed is the one who reads the words

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 In the world today … full of genocide and abortion, sweat shops and street wars ... there doesn’t seem to be a lot of regard for our children. In many parts of our globe, they are considered a commodity .. beings to be used .. chattel for barter and trade. In our own country they have been relegated to the position of fetus.Could we be making a BIG mistake? What does God think of children?1. God

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I recently read a story in the humor section of a magazine. I seems an atheist was sitting in his seat during a flight and noticed across the aisle an elderly woman, reading her Bible. After a while, he asked her, "Do you believe what you read in that book?" "Yes, I do," she replied, smiling sweetly. "Every word?" he asked. "Yes, every word." "Aw come on … do you really believe that Jonah was

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My good friend and one of the editorial team of this blog, Sasha Shein, sent me a prayer request. It concerned the news of further trouble in the area east of the Black Sea … Georgia, Russia and South Ossetia.Paul, Sasha and I ministered to people in that area nearly 10 years ago. We were in the city of Vladikavkaz 20 miles north of the border of Georgia and 100 miles north of the capital of

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China is one of the most exiting mission fields of the world, and the church better take notice and perhaps learn a few things. To illustrate my point let me quote a passage from Philip Yancey’s book, “ What’s So Amazing About Grace?” (pgs. 258-259)Not long ago I had a conversation with an elderly missionary who spent his early life in China. He had been among the 6000 missionaries expelled after

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This is a common saying but it is not true when it comes to the salvation in Jesus Christ.The Bible speaks of Salvation as a free gift rather then something we did for ourselves.The Apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Romans “for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23)That means that everyone misses the mark in his own deeds. All great and small have missed the

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We are constantly reminded of our bodily needs by our bodily senses and desires, and by the material world. If we forget to eat physical food, we will be reminded by hunger pains. If we neglect to clothe our bodies and to collect fire wood, we will be reminded by feeling cold. If we neglect to earn and save money, then bills in the mail will soon make us aware of that need.However, it is much

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My wife and I are spending a few days in Croatia, a country where we have ministered on many occasions with great joy. Currently there is great religious freedom and a deep hunger for God. On the lighter side did you know that Croatia is the mother country of the necktie? Many events in the history of mankind eventually fade into oblivion, but others, leave their indelible marks for the

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The original Mentor is a character in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey. When Odysseus, King of Ithaca went to fight in the Trojan War, he entrusted the care of his kingdom to Mentor. Mentor served as the teacher and overseer of Odysseuss’ son, Telemachus.The Dictionary defines a mentor as "a trusted counselor or guide." Today, there seems to be much ongoing discussion and debate about the

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Good Morning! A friend of mine (Dr. Dave Demchuk) sent me the following thoughts:Holidays are a wonderful time to reflect and regroup. One of the things that has been on my mind during this holiday concerns how I use the present. Let me elaborate where I’m going with a quote by Ken Blanchard:“To learn from the past is good – to live in it is a waste. To plan for the future is good – to live in it

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Listening to the news and watching the television, one gets the impression the most precious commodity in the world are not natural resources and energy but peace. Peace seems to be lacking everywhere, whether we look to the East, West, North or South we see unrest, confrontation and war.When we talk about peace we often think of a calm quiet place far from distractions and human challenges. Some

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I accepted the Lord’s invitation to live eternally very late in life and became rather zealous that my children should be of like condition ... it is part of the great commission that Jesus gave to all believers, to spread the Good News.I remember taking my daughter to dinner one night to ask her forgiveness for being such a lousy father. I told her of the joy that I had experienced the moment I

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Occasionally I meet people who are aware of their need of the Savior Jesus Christ but are reluctance to make a personal commitment to him by believing in his saving work accomplished for us. Although they have seen what faith in Christ has done for others they still hesitate. Their problem seems to stem from the misinformation given to them by well meaning religious people. Some people think

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I just had my annual physical exam. Along with the probing and questioning, they took a pretty fair amount of blood. The doctors can tell a great deal about your health by examining your blood. You have a particular blood "type". Also, various components of the blood tell the doctor how your cholesterol levels are, the "PSA" test lets you know the health of your prostate gland. They can tell if

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Does God really care?Come unto me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Words of Jesus.) Matthew 11:28Last week a man came to our meetings. He was very dejected, his problem was that he had an alcoholic past because of which he had lost his employment and now was unable to find a job. He came to Pastor Daniel asking him to assist him in finding a job. Pastor Daniel

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From right to left: Alana, Annie, Carrie, Jane, and Ray Last week has proven to be a productive yet exhausting time for our team from America. All five of us are students or former students from Washington State University. Jane and Ray met Annie, Alana and me in Berlin and went straight to Dzierzoniow. Our purpose was to aid the local church in blessing the town by teaching a valuable life

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Our friend Alexander Shein, the pastor from Moscow, Russia visited us in Dzierzionow, Poland. This was Sasha's first visit to Poland and it proved to be most profitable for all of us. Pastor Shein preached to an audience gathered in tree-mast tent on the subject of the importance of making the right investments in our lives. These investments were not to be limited to finances only but include

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You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below."Yeah, $1000 is a lot to spend on a TV. But, our whole family watches TV constantly."Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy."I work six days a week, I don't want to waste Sunday in church!"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the

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