Maranatha!

Friday, November 28, 2008

Lucy Christopher Laurie

It is my joy to announce to you today that my new granddaughter, Lucy Christopher Laurie, is here! That's right, her middle name is in honor of her father, who went to heaven this year suddenly.
She was born Wednesday, November 26, at 8:20 A.M., and she weighs 7 pounds, 8 ounces. She is 20 and a half inches. When she was born, we asked her two-year-old big sister Stella what she had to say. She said, "Hallelujah!" I'm not kidding!
To see photos and other updates, click here to go to my blog.
Greg

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Always Be Ready

"For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth." -Jesus to Pontius Pilate (John 18:37)


Olive Crest

California has 119,000 children that need a home.

My morning reading

Psalm 32:8-11 (New Living Translation)
New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers.

8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
10 Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord.
11 So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
I love my Jesus!!!!

Maranatha
Maggie

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Christian Woman Beaten With a Bible in the Castro District

Elijah-Jezebel Showdown, with Lou Engle

Sophia Marsh-Ochsner

Sophia Marsh-Ochsner shares her conversion from Islam to Christianity

She has spent the last 18 years deepening her search for purpose and meaning, ultimately resulting in her conversion from Islam to a follower of Jesus Christ.

(sophiaschoice.com).

Thursday, November 20, 2008

This God Is My God

1. The Red Sea opened wide!

2. Water gushed out of the rock!

3. Bread rained down from heaven!

4. The walls of Jericho came tumbling down!

5. The sun stood still in the sky!

6. The giant Goliath fell down dead!

7. The mouths of the lions were stopped!

8. Jesus said to the Legion – “Come out!”
Jesus said to Lazarus – “Come forth!”

9. The Disciples said – “In the name of Jesus, rise and walk!”

10. Greater is He who is in you than He that is in the world!
If God is for us, who can be against?!

11. Is anything too hard for the Lord?!

12. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

13. My God will supply all of your needs!

This God is my God!

Christian Coalition of America

Christian Coalition Action AlertRoberta Combs, President
Thursday, November 20 , 2008

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to hear from Christian Coalition of America supporters to drop his support for a lawsuit overturning California's Proposition 8, a state constitutional amendment banning homosexual "marriages"

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Sunday, November 16, 2008

I need to act as if I believe

Psalm 27:13,14
I remember the verse that the Lord gave me over 6 months ago.

Yet I am confident I will see the LORD'S goodness while I am here in the land of the living.
Wait patiently for the LORD , be brave and courageous Yes wait patiently for the LORD.


This morning I read.
John 4:46-54
46 As he traveled through Galilee, he came to Cana, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a government official in nearby Capernaum whose son was very sick.
47 When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Jesus to come to Capernaum to heal his son, who was about to die.
48 Jesus asked, “Will you never believe in me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?”
49 The official pleaded, “Lord, please come now before my little boy dies.”
50 Then Jesus told him, “Go back home. Your son will live!” And the man believed what Jesus said and started home.
51 While the man was on his way, some of his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and well.
52 He asked them when the boy had begun to get better, and they replied, “Yesterday afternoon at one o’clock his fever suddenly disappeared!”
53 Then the father realized that that was the very time Jesus had told him, “Your son will live.” And he and his entire household believed in Jesus.
54 This was the second miraculous sign Jesus did in Galilee after coming from Judea.


Saying that I believe Jesus can take care of our problems isn't enough I need to act as if I believe
the He can.

maggie

Friday, November 14, 2008

Protect Marriage.com


November 12, 2008

Statement of Ron Prentice, Chairman, ProtectMarriage.com – Yes on 8

“In last Tuesday’s election, the people of California placed the traditional definition of marriage into the state Constitution. This victory would not have been possible without the support of our 70,000 contributors and over 100,000 dedicated volunteers. It was accomplished with the strong participation of about 80% of California voters, or nearly 14 million people participating in this expression of the People’s will. It is the same process that resulted in the historic election of Barack Obama as President of the United States – with about the same percentage of the national vote as received by Proposition 8 in California.

“Since Proposition 8’s victory, a series of protests against churches, small businesses and individual supporters of traditional marriage have taken place in cities across the state. Tragically, some opponents of Prop. 8 who claim to cherish tolerance and civil rights are unabashedly trampling on the rights of others. Protests and boycotts have taken place against a Hispanic restaurant owner in Los Angeles, African American religious leaders in the Bay Area, and a musical theater director in Sacramento, among many others.

“As a diverse group representing many cultural backgrounds, our coalition stands together in solidarity with those whose property and rights are being attacked for the simple act of supporting traditional marriage. No matter your opinion of Proposition 8, we should all agree that it is wrong to intimidate and harass churches, businesses and individuals for participating in the democratic process. We call on our governmental leaders to urge all citizens to respect the rights of everyone to express their views on marriage without fear of reprisal and recrimination.

“ProtectMarriage.com also wants you to know that a strong legal defense of Proposition 8 is being prepared. We anticipated that Prop 8’s passage would result in advocates of same-sex marriage turning to the courts to attempt to overturn the People’s affirmation of traditional marriage as a societal good. We will be announcing our legal strategy next week, but rest assured that we will vigorously defend the People’s will to enshrine traditional marriage in the state Constitution.

“We are extremely grateful to the 5.7 million voters who stood up to support traditional marriage, and to all those who gave generously of their time and resources to protect the institution of marriage. We look forward to continuing to work with you to protect marriage in California and ensure that the People’s vote is respected.”

http://www.protectmarriage.com/

© 2008 ProtectMarriage.com. All Rights Reserved. ProtectMarriage.com is a project of California Renewal (I.D. #1302592) Contact Us

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Office of the Governor

Contact Arnold Schwarzenegger:


Twice now the people of California have approved propositions defining marriage as between a man and a woman. It will again be challenged in our state supreme court. Governor Schwarzenegger, along with many of our state legislators, is against the will of the people and wants Proposition 8 defeated. If you supported Proposition 8 I encourage you to contact the governor by clicking on the below link and send him a brief e-mail voicing your opinion.

Remind him that the people have spoken YES on 8.

email contact:

Monday, November 10, 2008

Spiritual Warfare

The power of the evil words.

The proliferation of communication media in our day has made it temptingly easy to pass along gossip and slander. As Christians, we must resist this temptation. When we say something nasty about someone, we fail to heed God's command to act lovingly toward all people, and such actions cause deep hurts and destroy friendships, as these verses point out. The wise person chooses his or her words carefully, judging them by God's standards. In this way we can avoid many hurtful situations and preserve our friendships.
These verses show how a person's speech can affect a community. Notice the references to the city, neighbors, gossip (which involves networks of people) and the nation.
This brief section focuses on benevolence - the disposition to do good and show kindness to others. Again, all the comparisons are antithetical.


Proverbs 11
11 Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper,
but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.

12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
a sensible person keeps quiet.

13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.

14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls;
there is safety in having many advisers.

15 There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt;
it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt.

NLT
Proverbs 11

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Obama's nation has begun.

The Resistance States:
As an American citizen, while I will show respect to President-elect Obama, I oppose the far-Left and socialistic elements that comprise the centerpiece of his agenda.
I recognize that it will take a patriotic and resilient Citizen Resistance to block implementation of this agenda and I join with others who oppose these threats to our liberties.

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

How ready are you?

Revelation 13:16-18, 14:9-11, 19:20-21, 20:4





Don't Forget to Speak Out for those who can't Speak!!!

Just a Reminder...

-- Nearly 4,000 people die every day from abortion.

-- Since 1973, approximately 50 million babies have been aborted.

-- 24 percent of all pregnancies end in abortion.

-- 90 percent of babies determined to have Down’s Syndrome are killed in the womb.

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Friday, November 7, 2008

An Adoption Story - The Richt Family

Columbia Missions Trip

A letter from our daughter...

MOM! AHHHHHH

I LOVE YOU SHOOO MUCH AND I MISS YOU AND DAD AND CAM AND CUPCAKE.. AHH IM GONNA CRY...I GOT MY MONTHLY VISITOR.. IT SUCKS BUT GOD HAS BLESSED ME SO MUCH ..THE PEOPLE HERE ARE SO WELCOMING AND POLITE UNLIKE AMERICA.. IT MAKES ME WANT TO MOVE OUT HERE.. SOMEDAY..THE WEATHER IS BEAUTIFUL BUT MUGGY AT TIMES.. WE WENT TO EL SECRETO FIRST AND IT WAS SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL LIKE NOTHING I HAVE EVER SEEN ... THEY COMPARE IT TO THE GARDEN OF EDEN..RIGHT NOW WERE IN VIA VEN..AND WERE STAYING AT THE CALVARY CHAPEL..IVE LEARNED ALOT OF SPANISH..AND I MADE SOME FRIENDS..WELL... I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH AND I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU.. BUT I LOVE IT HERE...

Letters To God

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Thursday Thirteen - Fun Facts

1. In ancient Israel, men closed a deal by exchanging sandals. Ruth 4:7

2. The term "scapegoat" comes from theuse of a goat that was to recieve the sins of the people and be released into the wilderness. Lev. 16:10

3. You may have heard people exclaim, "Jehoshaphat!" Well, Jehoshaphat is the valley where God will judge the nations according to Joel 3:2. It's also the name of the fourth king of Judah.

4. While Deborah judged Israel, the people lived in peace for 40 years. Behind every peaceful country, there is a good woman. Judges. 5:31

5. "Apple of your eye" is hardly a new expression. Solomon said it in Proverbs 7:2

6. "An eye for an eye" was an Old Testament rule of thumb. Jesus' rule for responding to an offense was "Turn the other cheek" Matt 5:38-39

7. Here's a pharse that stood the test of time - Job was the first recorded person to say "the skin of my teeth." Job 19:20

8. Do not charge interest to a fellow camper. Only charge interest to foreigners. Deuteronomy 23:20

9. No tripping blind people. Leviticus 19:14

10. Have you seen the writing on the wall? King belshazzar did. When he was drinking out of a goblet from Jerusalem's temple, a hand wrote a message on his wall. Daniel 5:5

11. Jesus was trying to be alone to mourn the death of John the Baptist when the crowd of 5000-plus found him. Surprise! Matt. 14:13

12. Under David's rule, there were more then one million men who could handle a sword in Israel. 1 Chronicles 21:5

13. In order to feed the large crowd of more than 5,000, Jesus organized the people into groups of 100's and 50's Mark 6: 39-40

Monday, November 3, 2008

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Friends in Chirst in our back yard

Michelle Obama's Thesis

According to Snopes.Com, Princeton was requested to put a 'restriction' on distribution of any copies of the thesis of Michelle Obama (a/k/a/ Michelle laVaughn Robinson ) saying it could not be made available until November 5, 2008 but when it was published on a political website they decided they would lift the restriction. Http://WWW.snopes.Com/politics/obama/thesis.asp Subj: Thesis - Michele Obama aka Michelle LaVaughn RobinsonOBAMA'S MILITANT RACISM REVEALED





In her senior thesis at Princeton , Michele Obama , the wife of Barack Obama
Stated that America was a nation founded on 'crime and hatred'.

Moreover, she stated that whites in America were 'ineradicably racist'. The
1985 thesis, titled 'Princeton-Educated Blacks and the Black Community' was
Written under her maiden name, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson .
Michelle Obama stated in her thesis that to 'Whites at Princeton , it often
Seems as if, to them, she will always be Black first...' However, it was reported
By a fellow black classmate, 'If those 'Whites at Princeton ' really saw Michelle
As one who always would 'be Black first,' it seems that she gave them that
Impression.

Most alarming is Michele Obama 's use of the terms 'separationist' and
'integrationist' when describing the views of black people.
Mrs. Obama clearly identifies herself with a 'separationist' view of race.
'By actually working with the Black lower class or within their communities as
A result of their ideologies, a separationist may better understand the desperation of their situation and feel more hopeless about a resolution as opposed to an integrationist who is ignorant to their plight.'
Obama writes that the path she chose by attending Princeton would likely lead to
Her 'further integration and/or assimilation into a white cultural and social structure that will only allow me to remain on the periphery of society; never becoming a full participant.'

Michele Obama clearly has a chip on her shoulder.
Not only does she see separate black and white societies in America , but
She elevates black over white in her world.
Here is another passage that is uncomfortable and ominous in meaning:
'There was no doubt in my mind that as a member of the black
Community, I am obligated to this community and will utilize
All of my present and future resources to benefit the black
Community first and foremost.'

What is Michelle Obama planning to do with her future resources if she's first
Lady that will elevate black over white in America ?
The following passage appears to be a call to arms for affirmative action
Policies that could be the hallmark of an Obama administration.
'Predominately white universities like Princeton are socially and academically
Designed to cater to the needs of the white students comprising the bulk of
Their enrollments.'
The conclusion of her thesis is alarming.
Michelle Obama's poll of black alumni concludes that other black students
at Princeton do not share her obsession with blackness. But rather than
celebrate, she is horrified that black alumni identify with our common
American culture more than they value the color of their skin. 'I hoped that
these findings would help me conclude that despite the high degree of
identification with whites as a result of the educational and occupational
path that black Princeton alumni follow, the alumni would still maintain a
certain level of identification with the black community. However, these
findings do not support this possibility.'
Is it no wonder that most black alumni ignored her racist questionnaire?
Only 89 students responded out of 400 who were asked for input.
Michelle Obama does not look into a crowd of Obama supporters and see
Americans. She sees black people and white people eternally conflicted
with one another.
The thesis provides a trove of Mrs. Obama 's thoughts and
world view seen through a race-based prism. This is a very
divisive view for a potential first lady that would do untold
damage to race relations in this country in a Barack Obama
administration.

Michelle Obama's intellectually refined racism should give all
Americans pause for deep concern.
Now maybe she's changed, but she sure sounds like someone with an axe to
grind with America . Will the press let Michelle get a free pass over her obviously
racist comment about American whites? I am sure that it will.
PS: We paid for her scholarship.

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Behold, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Root of David has Prevailed.

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