“Open your eyes and look at the fields,
for they are ready for harvest.”
~John 4:35b, HCSB~
Bernie Gill still has fever, so his bypass surgery will not be today. Keep praying.
CaringBridge: Kathy Jo Thompson
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kathyjothompson
CaringBridge: Adrianna Cavanaugh
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh
Jadon’s Story: Feeling Better 🙂
I’m finally starting to feel better. I had 101.8 fever last night and then today at 11:00 I had 100.8. My mom just gave me some motrin because my fever is at 100 so I’m definitely getting better. I’m smiling again and not crying anytime someone looks at me. I started doing my tricks again and talking again 🙂 Thanks for praying for me. It has been a long week. I’m just thankful my mommy was off of work while I was sick. I left you a picture of me eating chocolate cake last night. I actually started getting better after I ate this. Notice my mardi gras shirt. I didnt’ get to go to the parade yesterday but I wore my shirt anyway 🙂 As far as seizure, they have been a little better today. Please continue to pray that we will find the right medicine and right dose to control these seizures.
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering: Day 6
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Michael and Marla Allen1011 W. Wilson Michael’s Birthday: January 16 |
When you see a homeless person, think about the Allens! Michael is senior pastor and center director for Uptown Baptist Church, a multi-ethnic church/ministry in Chicago. The church reaches out to many different people, including those who are homeless.
| FEBRUARY 2010 UPDATE FROM MICHAEL AND MARLA:
Pray for Michael and leaders in their church as they strive to develop a new strategic plan. Pray that God will give them wisdom and unity. Pray that Michael will continue to lead Uptown Baptist Church by example on how to be an on mission Christian in their neighborhood. Pray for mission teams coming to work with the church this spring and summer. |
Their biography
http://www.onmission.com/onmissionpb.aspx?pageid=8589961890
Their video
http://www.anniearmstrong.com/allen/#video
Mike Benson, Editor
WHEN PURCHASING AN airline ticket, I am often asked if I desire to go one way or round trip…
Since I always desire to return home, I always purchase a round trip ticket.
For past several years I have heard several friends mention a book entitled, “90 Minutes In Heaven,” written by Don Piper. The book chronicles this man’s ninety minutes that he claims to have been allowed to enjoy in heaven.
One reviewer of the book made the following comments:
“Piper did not see Jesus, nor did he see God, though, to be fair, he saw only the “outskirts” and did not pass through the gates. Despite this, he was exceedingly joyful and feels that he experienced the very joys of paradise. For ninety minutes he walked through heaven, greeted by those he knew in this life, all of whom were (quite conveniently), the same age they were when he had last known them” (www.challies.com/book-reviews/book-review-90-minutes-in-heaven)
There is within the heart of every faithful child of God a desire to know more about heaven. In fact, it is not beyond the realm of possibility for a person to dream of what heaven will be like. But the only accurate testimony of heaven comes from the Scriptures. For example, we thrill to imagine the full impact of Jesus’ description in John 14:1 – 3. There are also the amazing and glorious descriptions of heaven presented in Revelation 21 and 22.
One major problem with a man claiming to have been permitted to have a “sneak preview” of heaven is that some clear Scriptures must be ignored or violated. For example, Hebrews 9:27 states, “And just as it is appointed for man to die once.”
My hope is that when I leave this world that my final place of destination will be heaven. I will not desire a round-trip ticket. It will be then and there that the hopes of a lifetime will begin to be realized. Bruce Ligon
“For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith.” Philippians 1.23-25
Have a fantastic day!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 