Being a Refuge to Others in the Storm

If you have never watched Beth Moore on Life Today with James and Betty Robison, you are missing a treat! Every Wednesday, Beth teaches on life through the Bible. It is called, "Wednesday's with Beth."

This weeks topic is "Being a Refuge to Others in the Storm". Beth made some very good points that I would like to share with you.

• God may not have called everybody to be a speaker, but God has called everybody to speak.
• You have a voice.
• God not only wants us to learn about what is being preached or studied, He wants us to do it!
• Don't you think that if God timed his Word at this particular season in your life, He wants you to experience it!
• Receive it and express yourself clearly, fluently and powerfully.
• Your mouth is a powerful vessel...How else can you express what Jesus Christ has done for you...How can you pray for others...How can we tell others of the Hope that is in us?

But, what if you get all tongue-tied? God promises in His Word that He can literally take those with stammering speach and turn them into someone that speaks fluently and clearly. If we are going to be a refuge and a shelter, some fresh water and a shadow of a Great Rock for someone in a thirsty land, we have to be able to express ourselves.

Pray for an anointed tongue. You were given a mouth and a voice to speak. Let's get desperate for the things we can have for a change! We are always wanting something we can't have. Wouldn't it be awesome that we would develope a desire for what we can have?

• We can have eyes that could really see.
• We could have ears that could really hear.
• We could have a mind that could know and also understand.
• We could have a mouth that would not stammer but would be fluent and clear.
• We could become a shelter for people, a real-life help and refuge...a sip of fresh water for someone that was thirsty...and a shade to someone in a land of exhaustion.

To be what God needs us to be, we need to submit to the following:

A Refuge in the Storm

1. Every single one of us can become a refuge of God to people.
2. Every single thing we've been through can be used of God to make us a refuge.
3. Every single one of us must take heed not to let Satan pervert our shade into darkness.

In Isaiah 32:2b NIV...each one will be like a shade to people and a refuge.

In Isaiah 32:2a KJV... a hiding place.

Beware: Satan can put us in a pit with others and then we can be overcome by sin.

Galatians 6:1... Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.

We must maintain our integrity to lead others to a refuge. It is profoundly more important that we truly love people that we are helping, than that they like us. (It's more important to have a healthy heart to love others and not worry that they like us). Take the risk to try to be the one to help them. If you can't help them and see no growth in them, then tell them the truth that you might not be the right one to help them. We cannot live up to perfection, but we can and must live up to respect.

Let us be regular people who just decided that as long as we are alive, we want to make a difference! Wanna live the good life? Then let's live our lives to do some good!

To visit Life Today: http://www.lifetoday.org/

To view this teaching: http://lifetoday.tv/swf/2009/08/90826.htm

Women of Faith - Schedule of Events

Friday, August 28th, 2009

• 6:30 am (ET) - Leave Silver Run Baptist Church


• 8:00 am - Stop and Eat Breakfast (fast food)


• 9:30 am - Arrive @ Philips Arena


• 10:00 am - Conference Starts


• 12:30 am - Lunch @ the Conference


• 1:30 pm - Conference Resumes


• 3:00 pm - Break for Dinner


• 4:30 pm - Dinner @ Paschals Restaurant


• 7:00 pm - Conference Resumes


• 10:00 pm- Go To Hotel

Saturday, August 29, 2009

• 7:30 am - Breakfast @ Hotel


• 8:15 am - Leave for Conference


• 9:00 am - Conference Starts


• 12:30 pm - Lunch @ Conference


• 4:00 pm - Leave for Home


• 5:00 pm - Stop For Dinner (fast food)


• 7:00 pm - Arrive @ Silver Run Baptist Church

Marriage Beyond Recognition

I was watching Life Today with James and Betty Robison. They are talking about Marriage today. Here is Part 2 of 2. Check it out, you will be blessed!

http://www.lightsource.com/ministry/life_today/20090825/

Marriage 101

I was watching Life Today with James and Betty Robison. The topic was about Marriage. Check it out! You will be blessed!

http://www.lightsource.com/ministry/life_today/20090824/

Words of Life - Under His Hand by: James Robison

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” (1 Peter 5:6)
Princess makes an effective alarm clock, but not a very pleasant one. We have a mat in our garage decorated with a dachshund and the phrase, “Caution: Dog Cannot Hold Its Licker.” This is especially true when I’m trying to sleep.
If Betty gets up before I do, she will sometimes allow Princess to jump onto the bed while I am still sleeping. Normally she comes straight to my face to show her affection with a wet mess of dog kisses. It’s about as shocking as a pitcher of cold water poured on your head!
One morning I felt her jump up on the bed, so I braced for the barrage. It never came. Instead, she thrust her nose under my hand, wanting me to pet her. In a flash, I was impressed by God that this is how we should approach Him every morning.
Imagine how our lives would change if our first thought or action was not, “Oh no, another day,” or “Am I late for work?” For those who have experienced loss, that waking moment may hold, “I wonder where he or she is,” or “I miss my loved one.” I have been told that smokers often think, “I need a cigarette,” immediately upon waking.
What if our first action of every day was more like Princess’ that morning? I felt the Lord was impressing me, through this simple canine act, that the first thing I should do every day is to get my head under His hand, so that He can guide my thoughts and order my steps.
“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:1-2)
When God’s hand rests upon our lives, wisdom will enlighten our minds and integrity will direct our feet. Jesus said that He is light, and His light guides our paths. When the light moves, we move. Where He goes, we must go. We not only walk in the light, but we freely express the glory of His light through our lives. This is life under His hand.
When Princess showers me with kisses, I appreciate her enthusiasm and affection, but sometimes it’s a bit much. But when she pushed her head under my hand, I turned my attention to her, petting her head as I contemplated God’s truth. Her move was not bold or boisterous, yet I noticed her. I pulled her close.
I have no doubt that God never wearies of our enthusiasm and affection, but I also believe that he notices our submission. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you,” wrote James, the brother of Jesus. (James 4:8)
Under His hand there is warmth and intimacy. When we press in toward God, it’s like Princess nudging my hand. He responds with divine love. He presses in toward us. This is perhaps the most intimate relationship that mankind can have with Holy God while we are still alive on this earth. It is supernatural and life-changing.
Under His hand there is security and safety. If you ever see the owner of a cat or small dog encounter a large, threatening dog, you will see the same reaction: the owner will immediately pick up their pet and hold it close. When the owner holds their beloved pet, the animal is usually safe. With God, we are always safe when under His hand. The Psalmist declared, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!’" (Psalm 91:1-2)
One cannot live in the “shadow of the Almighty” without being close. It requires the kind of trust Princess has in me simple, yet profound. She trusts me completely, even when her limited mind cannot comprehend my plans. She obeys me, for the most part, and her obedience is rewarded with the good things I bring her. I look for ways to give her joy -- though I am just a man. How much greater is a close relationship with the Creator of the universe when we trust Him completely? The joy He gives surpasses anything we could ever conjure on our own.
The wisdom, peace and fulfillment of this type of relationship cannot be fully stated. It must be experienced. Perhaps you did not awaken today seeking to have His hand resting on your head, but you can start now by drawing near and He will draw near. Then tomorrow, and every day thereafter, begin your day by pressing closer to Him, submitting your will and quieting your mind. When you truly learn to live this way, you will begin to experience the transforming power of His abiding presence.
This WeekStart each day by making an effort to get “under His hand.” Start with prayer and submit your will to His.
Prayer“Father, help me to live close to You. Thank you for the provision and peace in your shadow.”

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Miracle of the Widow - An inspirational movie for the entire family

Ruth Zeller's family has kept the secret for centuries. Greedy men, disasters, persecution, even the Nazis could not remove the treasure entrusted to them by God. Humbly and quietly the servants of Jehovah continued their work, always on guard.
From the first moment Grace Harrington enters the bakery she encounters locked doors, odd rumors, and an insistent art dealer. Can Ruth entrust Grace with her family’s history? Will Grace have the faith to accept the truth? Or will the gift, kept safe for a thousand generations, be forever lost?
Miracle of the Widow is a story that grips the heart. Grace, a young woman running from her parents' Christian faith, is an apt reflection of everyone who has ever rebelled against God. Her relationship with Ruth, an aging survivor of the Holocaust, is an unexpected but very effective device for moving the story forward. Finally, a startling historical twist at the end makes this story one we will not forget. It's a great family-friendly movie.
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Sincerely, Tim WildmonPresidentAmerican Family Association

SISTERHOOD MEETS TONIGHT!

Just a friendly reminder...WMU/Sisterhood will meet tonight in the Fellowship Hall @ 7:00 pm (ET).

The theme is Mexican!

Mrs. Carol will be speaking about her last WMU Meeting in July. Come and bring a friend for a fun-filled girls night out! Child care is provided!

Biblical Principles of Conquering Cancer

I was watching John Hagee Ministries on Monday and Tuesday of this week. They were talking about "Biblical Principles of Conquering Cancer". They were giving their testimonies on how 3 of the women in John's life came down with cancer within a two year period. First, John's daughter (with the rarest form of cancer) then his sister-in-law, and finally his wife. All 3 women are now cancer free!!!

John brought up some very good points, that I would like to share with you.

• It's not over until God says it's over!
• Faith in God saved the day for these women!
• The Word of God sustains life!
• The power of life and death is in the tongue!
• Line up with God's Word and claim/confess His promises and trust Him!
• Listen to your Doctors...get the best doctors for your care!
• Because you battle doubt and fear, does not mean you possess it!

Healing Scriptures:

• Psalm 61:1, 2
• Psalm 118:17
• Psalm 119:13
• Proverbs 3:1, 2 & 8
• Proverbs 12:18
• Proverbs 16:24
• Exodus 15:26
• Isaiah 55:11
• Romans 12:2
• Lamentations 3:22, 23
• 2 Timothy 1:7

If you would like to purchase John Hagee's daughter Tish's book on her fight with cancer and what she did to overcome the most rarest form of cancer, it is called "Hear My Cry" by Tish Hagee-Tucker. It is on sale now for $14.00.
For the web site link:
http://www.jhm.org/
To order the book:
http://www.jhm.org/ME2/Sites/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Commerce&mod=GenComProductCatalog&mid=B4917A2439434EC69D686ECC2AA0136A&SiteId=21B0B031B0D748C79CC5376D4F7EF24C&tier=2&Lvl1=Featured

Welcome to Silver Run's New Blog For WMU/Sisterhood!

Welcome ladies as we begin a new chapter in our leading with God and His devotion to you! This site will update you on all WMU/Sisterhood Meetings and business; and inform you of personal stories about life and how God's love and healing can prevail over all obstacles. We will be adding ways for you to get help and give you hope; whether you have been abused, had a miscarriage or a wife of a military soldier departing for deployment over-seas, we will try to minister to your need.

If you have a story to share that will help youth girls or adult women, please submit it to me in writing at my email address: TAMMYH750@AOL.COM Our purpose is to connect with the youth and adults and to show through our testimonies what God can do through you and to you for His Glory! Once you've had a God experience, you will NEVER be the same! May He bless you and continue to heal the broken hearted, all for His Glory!!!

Your Sister in Christ's Love,

Tammy Huffstutler

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