Again and again and again ...

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 killed and nearly 200 wounded in an explosion at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport according to the Russian Health Ministry. An Investigative Committee believes it to be a terror attack.

I just talked to Sasha our faithful coworker in Moscow, and he too asks you to pray for their country. Pray for the Caucasus … the region that we have been working in for the past 12 years. Caucasus is the region the security forces suspect the Suicide Bomber to from.

Pray for the Churches and their leadership in this vast region that includes Sochi, Vladikavkaz and Chechnya.

Paul Weresch

How ironic that the Pastor of our church preached a sermon just yesterday concerning the story of Noah and God’s destruction of his creation.

Sin had reached a point where the Creator could not tolerate the actions of His creation. He provided the provision of an ark to save any who would repent. When it floated away, it contained one family.

Twice again, the Bible reports the power of God’s wrath falling on a sinning people. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed with, again, very few taking advantage of the provision provided. Ninevah also fell under the wrath of God. However, the story was vastly different because the entire city took advantage of the provision provided and repented of their sin.

It’s been said that "He who forgets history is condemned to repeat it." Have we forgotten … or do we completely ignore God’s history of hating sin as read in the Bible?

Are we doomed to repeat it? The answer is a resounding, YES! However, as before, God has provided a provision for all who will accept it. Our Jonah … our ark … the provision provided for us … is Jesus Christ.

Will you be like the people of Noah’s day? Will you be one of those lost in Sodom? Or will you repent like the people of Ninevah?

Everyday the news contains proof that the human race has become the people of Romans 1:25 .... exchanging the truth of God for a lie, and worshiping and serving created things rather than the Creator.

My friends … it is time! It is time to repent, believe and accept Jesus Christ, who has been given to you as the ARK … the provision for your salvation.

I beg you … get on board!

Larry Abele, editorial team

"I Love Tools"

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 Hungary

But, I also like new tools. I like the Internet and some of the tools it puts at your disposal.

Think about it! It’s like walking into my workshop and finding among my tools portals to mounds of information.

For instance, the amazing number of wonderful books available … books that can be found on web sites like: http://www.christianbooksummaries.com/, or http://www.bible.org/.

Here are a few titles found on Christian Book Summaries:

Practical Theology for Women: How knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives, by Wendy Horger Alsu.
"A better understanding of God’s character, that is, theology, makes me a better wife … when we ladies grow in our understanding
of God’s character and attributes, it can only be a blessing for our homes, our marriages, our churches."

The God-Centered Life, by Josh Moody
"The life and ministry of Jonathan Edwards can inspire us to greater faithfulness, whether or His passions for the gospel and the spread of the kingdom of God have a great deal to teach us in the twenty-first century."

You Were Made for More, by Jim Cymbala with Dean Merrill
"There is a unique assignment God has gifted you for and is calling you to accomplish. When you identify it, roll up your sleeves,
and get started, you will begin to tap into more influence, more energy, and more satisfaction than you ever believed possible."

Fight: Are You Willing to Pick a Fight with the Enemy? by Kenny Luck.
"God's archenemy, Satan, is engaged in a final battle for planet Earth. His focus is on causing those to fall who stand firmest for what is right and good. Victory awaits those willing to stand and fight, surrender to God, and place themselves under His protection."

Real Christianity, by William Wilberforce
"When William Wilberforce became a Christian in 1785, his calling became laser focused on rousing believers to understand the true nature of faith, and bringing about the end of slavery in the British colonies. A dozen years after his conversion he articulated his views in this book."

And, these are just a few of the hundreds of titles available. So, go ahead stroll through a few new tools.

Happy Surfing,
Paul Weresch

PS: If you have any comments for Paul or members of the editorial team, you can email us at: letstalkpw@gmail.com