Remember what God called me to do
Align my priorities up with His priorities.
Expect difficulty in accomplishing worthwhile goals
I shouldn't be surprised that juggling all my roles and responsibilities is complicated.
Set my mind on my goals
Knowing I won't get it all done, I determine to get some things done--the needs of that day.
Trust God, no matter how tough it gets.
When there's too much to do, the first thing I should do is pray, seeking God's promised guidance.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (MSG): Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Encouraging Word from Pastor Roger Campbell
YOUR SONG CAN RETURN
Solomon’s poetic portrayal of spring is about to be reenacted: “The winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land” (Song of Solomon 2:11-12). Spring is an annual celebration of creation and resurrection. And at this time of the year all nature joins in saying: “God is alive so no matter how dark and cold it gets the sun will soon break through the clouds announcing the arrival of spring.” While being interviewed on a call-in radio program, I was surprised to hear the voice of a Missouri woman who had written to me nearly ten years earlier seeking help during a time of trouble. Her husband had just deserted her and their children. Understandably, she had been devastated by this heartbreaking development. Now, after all these years, she had turned on her radio and upon hearing the interview called to tell me she was doing very well in spite of her past problems. She wanted me to know that her song had returned. Spring insists cold dark days only endure for a season. New life and light are waiting in the wings to take the stage. Spring may produce praise for the majesty and minuteness of creation more than any other season. Miracles start showing up everywhere in greening grass, budding trees,blooming flowers and returning birds bent on staking out their territories with nesting and family plans in mind. While all this action is taking place, thunderstorms are forming to bring life-giving rain and nitrogen to the soil so the earth can blaze with beauty and ultimately produce bountiful harvests. These all reveal a divine plan that ought to make us aware we’re far more than accidental offshoots of a bogus big bang. We have a wise and loving Creator who is the source and sustainer of life. Our Lord often appealed to lessons in nature to demonstrate His love, speaking of birds that neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns but are fed by their heavenly Father. And His unforgettable parable about God clothing lilies of the field has comforted many during tough economic times: “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these” (Matthew 6:28-29). In his book, “God’s Cure for Anxious Care,” the late Dr. John R. Rice wrote: “Believe me, the birds can sing for you again! God can give joy for mourning and beauty for ashes. I tell you earnestly, as one who has had many sorrows but found sweet comfort, as one who is a sinner and has been forgiven, as one who has worried and chafed and fretted and, thank God, who has found peace.” All trouble is temporary. Better days are ahead. Dark days only last for a season so refuse to be dominated by darkness. Remember God loves you and spring past your storm to a song.
Roger Campbell MinistriesPO Box 301004 Waterford MI. 48330248-623-6882 (Office Hours 9:00 AM-5:00 PM [eastern time] Monday through Friday)
Roger Campbell is an author, broadcaster and columnist and has been a pastor for over 22 years.He can be reached at rcministry@ameritech.net
Solomon’s poetic portrayal of spring is about to be reenacted: “The winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land” (Song of Solomon 2:11-12). Spring is an annual celebration of creation and resurrection. And at this time of the year all nature joins in saying: “God is alive so no matter how dark and cold it gets the sun will soon break through the clouds announcing the arrival of spring.” While being interviewed on a call-in radio program, I was surprised to hear the voice of a Missouri woman who had written to me nearly ten years earlier seeking help during a time of trouble. Her husband had just deserted her and their children. Understandably, she had been devastated by this heartbreaking development. Now, after all these years, she had turned on her radio and upon hearing the interview called to tell me she was doing very well in spite of her past problems. She wanted me to know that her song had returned. Spring insists cold dark days only endure for a season. New life and light are waiting in the wings to take the stage. Spring may produce praise for the majesty and minuteness of creation more than any other season. Miracles start showing up everywhere in greening grass, budding trees,blooming flowers and returning birds bent on staking out their territories with nesting and family plans in mind. While all this action is taking place, thunderstorms are forming to bring life-giving rain and nitrogen to the soil so the earth can blaze with beauty and ultimately produce bountiful harvests. These all reveal a divine plan that ought to make us aware we’re far more than accidental offshoots of a bogus big bang. We have a wise and loving Creator who is the source and sustainer of life. Our Lord often appealed to lessons in nature to demonstrate His love, speaking of birds that neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns but are fed by their heavenly Father. And His unforgettable parable about God clothing lilies of the field has comforted many during tough economic times: “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these” (Matthew 6:28-29). In his book, “God’s Cure for Anxious Care,” the late Dr. John R. Rice wrote: “Believe me, the birds can sing for you again! God can give joy for mourning and beauty for ashes. I tell you earnestly, as one who has had many sorrows but found sweet comfort, as one who is a sinner and has been forgiven, as one who has worried and chafed and fretted and, thank God, who has found peace.” All trouble is temporary. Better days are ahead. Dark days only last for a season so refuse to be dominated by darkness. Remember God loves you and spring past your storm to a song.
Roger Campbell MinistriesPO Box 301004 Waterford MI. 48330248-623-6882 (Office Hours 9:00 AM-5:00 PM [eastern time] Monday through Friday)
Roger Campbell is an author, broadcaster and columnist and has been a pastor for over 22 years.He can be reached at rcministry@ameritech.net
Friday, March 20, 2009
Excellent thoughts for today!
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can."
John Wesley
John Wesley
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Please, help us by just clicking your mouse!
Free Money for Grey Hair Is Beauty, Inc
1). Type in http://www.goodsearch.com/ in the URL box
2) In the 2nd box down, type Grey Hair Is Beauty, Inc.
3) Click the yellow “verify” button
4) Choose Grey Hair Is Beauty Shady Hills FL from the pull down option by clicking on it. (This will set up a cookie on your computer so that you do not have to do it every time).
5). Use the search engine (it is powered by Yahoo) and .01 cent will be given to our nursing home for every search that you perform. (Checks are mailed out annually).
It also has a feature where money is donated if you shop on-line through GoodSearch (Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon, E-Bay, and more).
Now you can do a web search or better yet—Before doing a search, click on “Make GoodSearch your homepage” Follow the instructions. When done, every time you go to the internet and use this search engine, the church or school, or ministry of your choice, depending on which one you selected, will receive,.01 cent per search. This adds up rapidly! You can also use GoodSearch to do online shopping and we will get an even bigger percentage. It’s free so please do it and then tell your family and friends!
Here is an example of how much your organization can earn:
If 100 people do 2 searches per day, it would be $730 a year! If some do online shopping, this amount would be even larger!
If you wish to verify us in the list of non-profits, we are on page 53 of the G’s.
1). Type in http://www.goodsearch.com/ in the URL box
2) In the 2nd box down, type Grey Hair Is Beauty, Inc.
3) Click the yellow “verify” button
4) Choose Grey Hair Is Beauty Shady Hills FL from the pull down option by clicking on it. (This will set up a cookie on your computer so that you do not have to do it every time).
5). Use the search engine (it is powered by Yahoo) and .01 cent will be given to our nursing home for every search that you perform. (Checks are mailed out annually).
It also has a feature where money is donated if you shop on-line through GoodSearch (Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon, E-Bay, and more).
Now you can do a web search or better yet—Before doing a search, click on “Make GoodSearch your homepage” Follow the instructions. When done, every time you go to the internet and use this search engine, the church or school, or ministry of your choice, depending on which one you selected, will receive,.01 cent per search. This adds up rapidly! You can also use GoodSearch to do online shopping and we will get an even bigger percentage. It’s free so please do it and then tell your family and friends!
Here is an example of how much your organization can earn:
If 100 people do 2 searches per day, it would be $730 a year! If some do online shopping, this amount would be even larger!
If you wish to verify us in the list of non-profits, we are on page 53 of the G’s.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Joining Facebook has inspired me to get going here again!
Good Morning! I want to celebrate returning to the blog with an awesome receipe that my family loves. It is great for Sunday Brunch, especially because it is quick and easy. This brunch cake is not for a strict diet, just remember, " portion control!"
Banana Brunch Cake
2 1/2 cups any Pancake Mix
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 4 medium)
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13x9 inch baking pan.
Combine pancake mix, 3/4 cup brown suganr and cinnamon. Add banana, milk, egg and oil; mix well. Spread into prepared pan. (hint: I added an extra banana and a just a splash of oil)
Combine nuts, 1/4 cup brown sugar and butter, sprinkle evenly over battter.
Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown. 12 Servings
Banana Brunch Cake
2 1/2 cups any Pancake Mix
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 4 medium)
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13x9 inch baking pan.
Combine pancake mix, 3/4 cup brown suganr and cinnamon. Add banana, milk, egg and oil; mix well. Spread into prepared pan. (hint: I added an extra banana and a just a splash of oil)
Combine nuts, 1/4 cup brown sugar and butter, sprinkle evenly over battter.
Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown. 12 Servings
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Missionaries to Carribean: Ron and Janice Jones
I N C R E D I B L E
JULY 2008
P.O. BOX 2234 ST JOHNS ANTIGUA WEST INDIES EMAIL: r o n n i e j o n e s 1@ma c . c om
THE
ANTIGUAN WAVE
N e w s l e t t e r
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me
the strength”. Philippians 4:13
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The only words I can describe the 2 teams from N.C. East that just finished VBS ministries here with us in Antigua. Team 1 was
from Newhope Church in Durham and brought 16 folks that knocked it out of the park! The week started with 65 children on Monday
and before the week was over 107! WOW! They all came with servant hearts and love for the children. 5 of the team members also
spent an afternoon at a orphanage for handicapped children. They were AMAZING! AND the team went away with a new perspective
and appreciation for missions. Team 2 was a group of 9 from High Point First, Troy, High Pine, Eden Trinity and Christ Greensboro.
This team went to the island of Montserrat. INCREDIBLE! We started the week with 67 children and finished with 120! WOWOW!
They also were AMAZING! These teams came in back to back so we had teams here on the ground from July 3 thru July 19. We were
tired after the first team, but God gave us a new tank of gas and off we went to Montserrat. We are resting up this week July 21-25 for
the next team July 26-August. WE ARE PUMPED! Below are some pictures. We will be uploading pictures on our website if you have
time to visit. Here is the link:
http://web.mac.com/ronniejones1/Site/Home_Page.html
Newhope Team Montserrat Team
JULY 2008
P.O. BOX 2234 ST JOHNS ANTIGUA WEST INDIES EMAIL: r o n n i e j o n e s 1@ma c . c om
THE
ANTIGUAN WAVE
N e w s l e t t e r
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me
the strength”. Philippians 4:13
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C
R
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D
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The only words I can describe the 2 teams from N.C. East that just finished VBS ministries here with us in Antigua. Team 1 was
from Newhope Church in Durham and brought 16 folks that knocked it out of the park! The week started with 65 children on Monday
and before the week was over 107! WOW! They all came with servant hearts and love for the children. 5 of the team members also
spent an afternoon at a orphanage for handicapped children. They were AMAZING! AND the team went away with a new perspective
and appreciation for missions. Team 2 was a group of 9 from High Point First, Troy, High Pine, Eden Trinity and Christ Greensboro.
This team went to the island of Montserrat. INCREDIBLE! We started the week with 67 children and finished with 120! WOWOW!
They also were AMAZING! These teams came in back to back so we had teams here on the ground from July 3 thru July 19. We were
tired after the first team, but God gave us a new tank of gas and off we went to Montserrat. We are resting up this week July 21-25 for
the next team July 26-August. WE ARE PUMPED! Below are some pictures. We will be uploading pictures on our website if you have
time to visit. Here is the link:
http://web.mac.com/ronniejones1/Site/Home_Page.html
Newhope Team Montserrat Team
Missionaries to Ecuador: Ned, Marlene and Jordan McGrady
Greetings Team! This month's M's M&M will not be a newsletter, but just an email saying to each of you, Thank you for standing with us in prayer and support for our ministry! Do you realize that we could not be here with out you? Thanks! FOR A SPECIAL FEATURE FROM "JORDAN'S CORNER" PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO OUR WEB SITE: http://straightpaths.org/jordanscorner.aspx
Prayers that have been answered:
Safety in all our travels to and from school, with no more incidents of violence being reported among the student body.
A wonderful weekend of R&R to the Caribe down by the border of Panama, a much needed break from intense language learning.
Overall health and well being of our family here in Costa Rica and back in the USA.
Our kids back home, Jessica and Joshua both get to visit for a week in August. Prayers that you may pray:
Our minds will be clear to learn spanish and use it for God's glory here and in Ecuador.
For the Wesleyan Church of Ecuador in leadership and direction to reach it's full potential for Christ.
For Jordan as he ministers to the children at "La Carpio" one of San Jose's poorest areas. Pray that the love of Christ will be clearly communicated and the group will be blessed as they share Christ with the kids.
For our first official trip as Pastor's to Missionaries as we go to visit Perry and Nancy Hubbard, in Panama City, July 24 - 28. Thank you again for standing with us in prayer and financial support. God is using you through sending us. We appreciate you very much and please don't forget to check out our web site as we have pictures, info and news posted there. God Bless you,Ned, Marlene and Jordan McGradyGlobal Partner's Pastors to Missionaries www.straightpaths.org
Prayers that have been answered:
Safety in all our travels to and from school, with no more incidents of violence being reported among the student body.
A wonderful weekend of R&R to the Caribe down by the border of Panama, a much needed break from intense language learning.
Overall health and well being of our family here in Costa Rica and back in the USA.
Our kids back home, Jessica and Joshua both get to visit for a week in August. Prayers that you may pray:
Our minds will be clear to learn spanish and use it for God's glory here and in Ecuador.
For the Wesleyan Church of Ecuador in leadership and direction to reach it's full potential for Christ.
For Jordan as he ministers to the children at "La Carpio" one of San Jose's poorest areas. Pray that the love of Christ will be clearly communicated and the group will be blessed as they share Christ with the kids.
For our first official trip as Pastor's to Missionaries as we go to visit Perry and Nancy Hubbard, in Panama City, July 24 - 28. Thank you again for standing with us in prayer and financial support. God is using you through sending us. We appreciate you very much and please don't forget to check out our web site as we have pictures, info and news posted there. God Bless you,Ned, Marlene and Jordan McGradyGlobal Partner's Pastors to Missionaries www.straightpaths.org
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