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You’re probably wondering what the heck I’m talking about and where I’m headed with this, but as Christians, we too should be standing in the gap for others.  It’s not humiliating to do that and all it takes is a few minutes of our time to “fill in the gap,” to be there for someone else and to protect them.  You don’t have to know them, to stand in the gap for them.

Standing in the Gap.pdf

The poet Philip James Bailey first released his magnum opus “Festus” in 1839. Later Bailey started to expand his poem. In 1853 a version was published in the United States that included the following passage.

“We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives Who thinks most—feels the noblest—acts the best.“

Sometimes people convict themselves through self judgement and they don’t find heaven on earth or take advantage of the blessings God has already given them.  We can be self-judgmental to the point we feel we don’t deserve God’s blessing so we don’t pick up and claim the blessings bestowed upon them by our Lord and Savior.

If we do not make celebrations part of our life, we miss blessings from God.  Unimaginable blessings.  Because you did His work, He wants to look upon you with peace and bless the accomplishments you did in His name. 

 Philippians 4:4

       Rejoice in the Lord always.  Again I will say, rejoice!

FHoE

Pastor Jim Pearson talks about intercessory prayer and its importance in our lives and the lives of others.

I was working on a chapter in my book talking about how to celebrate the wins, and spending time with the people who make your events a success. Richard Branson does it every time he takes over a new business. He’s been known to have rooftop parties with all the employees.

So what does all this mean? This is an excerpt from my written thoughts about the benefit of celebrating wins.

“Evil spirits cannot stand merriment, happiness, fellowship, or joy. 

When we celebrate, evil spirits take a holiday. “

I love to send them on a holiday. It makes things feel like heaven on earth.

What do you think about celebrating wins?

Your opinion matters. Please leave a comment below.

Just because God delivered His people didn’t mean they were out of the woods. After they crossed the Red Sea they were confronted by many nations who were their enemy. And that is what happens with us, especially after we become Christians. We’re thinking we’re on easy street now and instead it seems like we are pursued by every nation on earth. The Amalekites did not like the Israelites and were bent on killing, stealing and causing spiritual doubt among them. Kind of like what happens in our lives as Christians.

Defeating the Spirit of Amalek.pdf

This is the third installment of our Love series.  Family is what I feel, as a participant in this world, is so very important to all of us.  We’ve talked about Love and now it’s time to talk about what we do with that love.  We should perpetuate not only our love, but our love for God, our love for each other and our love for ourselves.

Love and Family.pdf

The guest pastor at Martinwood Christian Church this weekend was Pastor David Davison. David graduated from Martinwood’s Pastor’s Class in 2022. His sermon is “What To Do In Times of Trouble”. Pastor David speaks from a position of experience. He has an answer for those times when we get knocked down and aren’t sure what to do next.