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One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism...

The Church

From Sydney to Memphis to Karachi to Phoenix, churches all over the world are standing together like never before.

One Prayer is unifying churches from all over the globe to stand together and promote unity in the body of Christ.

Our church is one of 1,479 churches participating in this AWESOME movement. It's only been two weeks, but it has literally changed my life!

To watch last week's AWESOME message, click the following link:

ONE Prayer

Both weeks are on the site and both are GREAT. I encourage you to take time to watch each of them, but if you're in a pinch for time, last week's was SUPER GREAT!

Also, click the picture above to visit the ONE prayer website to see how others are being impacted by this series and how you can be praying for the needs of others. AND if you have a need, it's a great place to post it and know that thousands around the world will be praying for you.

Does This Bother Anyone Else?

Channing left the playroom t.v. on this morning, and it was tuned in to INSP (Inspiration Network). As I was checking my email, I happened to hear a televangelist speaking, and it really disturbed me. It's still on, and the more I see and hear, the more it upsets me. This "pastor" just announced that after he prays with us (please wait until I've prayed), he wants us to "Obey God and sow a $1,000 seed". He expects 1,000 people to call in and donate $1,000. I am NOT KIDDING! The more I listen, the more I hear. Now he's saying, "God has spoken to me and said that someone is watching and has a lawsuit. Sow your $1,000, even if you don't have it, and you will be blessed. Nothing happens if you don't use your faith. Some other comments, "Use $1,000 on your credit card, and your seed will be sown even faster. If you have credit card debt, this is what you need to do." AND "You know you don't have $1,000. Sow it anyway. Use your retirement, your kids' college money. This will be one of the most miraculous things you've done in your life." He keeps repeating, "Many of you don't have the $1000, send it anyway. You think 4% interest in your bank account is good, try 100%." WHAT?! Are you kidding me?! For some reason, this just makes me sick to my stomach. Don't get me wrong, I totally believe in giving and know that it is an absolute necessity. The money doesn't belong to us anyway. However, the Bible says, "We receive freely so we should give freely, not under compulsion." I think this guy is taking advantage of hurting people and is doing it in the name of Jesus. I hurts my heart.

You've Gotta Read This Post

I've posted before about Delta Kelly and the amazing ministry that she and her husband (and boys) have started in Montgomery, AL. She and I went to college together, and back then she was a light to so many, just like she is now. Every time I read her blog, I realize that I should be doing more to share God's love, to fulfill the Great Commission.
Delta just has such a great ability to share God in any and every situation. She is truly a gifted communicator.

Check out this post from her blog where she shares some of the funny yet serious comments she's received from people in her neighborhood. I believe it will touch your heart and ignite a fire inside of you just like it did me.

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