Posted by: Steve Marr
in General on Sep 06, 2010
The 7.1 magnitude quake that struck near Christchurch New Zealand caused massive destruction, over a billion dollars in damages, created an 11 foot gap in the earth, but only two injuries were reported.
Posted by: Mary Marr
in Leadership on Sep 01, 2010
On the White House blog dated August 26, 2010 it stated Katrina took “over a thousand lives, displaced more than a million residents, inflicted damage to nearly 300,000 homes and wiped out hundreds of square miles of coastland.” This Sunday the White House will travel to the devastated area for a memorial.
Posted by: Jon McHatton
in Leadership on Sep 01, 2010
Q&A: What can we do together that we cannot do separately?
Posted by: Steve Marr
in General on Aug 31, 2010
Hurricane Earl is cruising through the Atlantic. Most current forecasts predict only a glancing blow against the U.S. east coast.
When crisis comes, there is nothing worse than someone facing it without someone to comfort them. To pray, care for and share the Hope of Christ becomes a healing balm that we know brings lasting appreciation. Many times the bond between the comforter and the survivor is a long term relationship because they are bound together by the experience of sharing God in the midst of great pain. But what will happen if there is no one to comfort the afflicted?
Posted by: Mary Marr
in General on Aug 30, 2010
As Hurricane Earl makes landfall the National Weather Service is the source of official severe weather watches and warnings, including flash flooding which can take only a few minutes to develop in the case of heavy rains.
Posted by: Mike Marshall
in Leadership on Aug 24, 2010
Posted by: Mary Marr
in General on Aug 24, 2010
Pray, Pray and Pray more as the CEN SW Border Prayer Network go out along the SW border states asking for God's intervention in healing divides and securing the border from a Biblical view. CEN Chapter Development Director Jon McHatton is assisting these communities to become ready and to seize the crisis as an eternally transformational moment.
Posted by: Mary Marr
in General on Aug 24, 2010
Posted by: Opal J. Evans
in General on Aug 23, 2010
If, "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life..." And if, His son who also loved us so much - inspite of our sins and imperfections - that He was willing to make this sacrafice - then why do we (Christians - in His name - for His namesake) not emulate his teachings and practices by living and demonstrating the same love, patience, and tolerance for ALL? Are we willing to die - not only for Him - but, for others (not just our families)? Can we phathom sacraficing our egos, personal agendas, and material possessions for the prospect of spiritual totality and eternal life? Probably not - which is why He did it for us.
However, He did not die on the cross only for us - but for the WORLD! If we have ever experienced discrimination and exclusiveness (whether victim or perpetrator), it is easily recognizable whenever it appears - however, subtle. It is a spirit that we will deplore because it is dark - unlike the light of Jesus's love which illuminates beauty and joy. We cannot have eternal life by our own 'self-righteousness', but, the righteousness and grace of His spirit that should exude from us. That spirit is love not judgement - love not detestation - love not envy. Why do we feel it necessary to 'fight' in His name? He did not fight - even those who persecuted Him. He forgave them/us. We must do the same, for it is written.
Christians, "Love thy neighbor (Christian or not) as thy self." Jesus wants us to 'love the world'. He did not specify, only if it pleases or agrees with us. If His love for us was so conditional, we would surely perish. Let us love and pray for His World! He died for it.
