Wednesday, June 28, 2006

CELL PHONES vs BIBLES #430

SURFING WITH JESUS #430062806
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
2355 Parkway Dr. SE
Cleveland, TN 37323
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com
www.SurfingwithJesus.com

CELL PHONES vs BIBLES
Shared by Charlotte

I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones.

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets.

What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it.

What if we flipped through it several times a day.

What if we used it to receive messages from the text.

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it.

What if we gave it to kids as gifts.

What if we used it as we traveled.

What if we used it in case of an emergency.

What if we upgraded it to get the latest version.

Something to make you say hmmmmmmmmmmmmm about.

Isaiah 55:10-11 says, "As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."

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This is a powerful thought and I always say "Wisdom is gained each time the Bible is opened."

1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

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Friday, June 23, 2006

LITTLE PEBBLES #429

SURFING WITH JESUS #429062306
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
2355 Parkway Dr SE
Cleveland, TN 37323
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com
www.SurfingwithJesus.com

LITTLE PEBBLES~

"Behold, now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation."

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Like a piece of wood in a pond, a Christian can "float" on the surface of sin and not get too wet. But, just as wood, which is in water for too long gets waterlogged and sinks to the bottom, so also does the Christian who spends too much time around sin.

There is an old saying that goes like this: "It isn't the mountain ahead that wears you out, it's the grain of sand in your shoe." Many a man, worried for fear he would not be able to cross a mountain, has had to stop some miles before he crossed the foothills, because he had not taken time to clean out his shoes.

That has been the source of failure in many Christian lives. Eager to avoid the big sins, one's life may outwardly be one of extreme piety, but if there are hidden imperfections - little pebbles in your shoe - these can cause failure in your Christian life. Little pebbles are compared to the things people refer to as "litle sins." These cause one to stumble in their Christian walk. All sin is offensive to God.

It is the "litle foxes that spoil the vines." Christians must lay aside all bitterness, anger, strife, jealousy, and other things, which will lead one, further into sin. We are to be without spot and live a holy life for the Lord. Yet, we see so many who do not walk in truth or the ways of the Lord. Our Lord works from the inside out, and the work which He begins in our hearts, will be reflected in our daily conversation and lifestyle.

Sin begins with thoughts and temptations. When we keep our minds upon the Lord, we avoid the things, which would cause us to stray from the Lord. Jesus has promised to keep us in perfect peace,when our minds are stayed upon Him.

May we keep a renewed mind of Christ, as we seek to serve Him daily. Even little pebbles can become stumbling blocks in one's life. We must let the Lord turn "stumbling blocks into stepping stones," as we yield our lives completely to Him.

Only Jesus can speak peace into our heart and fill our lives with His Spirit. He leads and guides us into all truths. His name is truly wonderful. He is worthy of all our praise, as we seek to be the best we can be, for His glory."Behold, now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation."Our prayer is to always have a closer walk with our Lord and Savior.Reach out to the Lord and He'll touch you today. Everything He truly touches by His Spirit turns to our good.

Blessings In Christ,Jo Ann Kelly J. P.'s Inspirationshttp://www.my.homewithgod.com/jpinspirations/This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits intact,for non-profit ministering purposes.*References: Sermon Illustrations Online

I thought you would enjoy this writing. Watch those pebbles.

1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrightousness."

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Wednesday, June 21, 2006

LIFE IS WONDERFUL, EXCITING, AND WILD #428

SURFING WITH JESUS #428062106
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
2355 Parkway Dr. SE
Cleveland, TN 37323

gene@SurfingwithJesus.com
www.SurfingwithJesus.com

Life is Wonderful, Exciting, and Wild

Things have been happening too fast the last few days but it's been a wonderful, exciting, and wild ride with Jesus on our side. Let me see, just a few days ago my wife, daughter and I planned a week in the sun together. Right before we left we realized our air had gone bad in our house. So, we rushed around to get a repair on a holiday weekend that did not happen. However, we did get it repaired before we left and took off on our trip.

We had a wonderful vacation together but while we were gone we received a call telling us the air was out at our home again. Now, you know we never knew what air was when we were growing up but my how times have changed. My son had a portable unit that would cool one room and he graciously brought it over for our cousin to use while she took care of our home and dog of course while we were gone.

So, we completed our trip and came home to 85 inside and rushed to the one room with air. Now, it’s a weekend again so we wait for repair again. This time we decide the old unit had served its course and would have to be replaced after 24 years of service. After a week of being cool in one room and hot everywhere else we are cool. I thank God for blessing us with the price of a new unit. It was about half the cost I was expecting.

While away on vacation, my son and his family rebuilt the deck on the back of our house and blessed us with several surprises on our new deck. Little did we know all of this expense was going to hit at the same time but God is good and provided ways for us to take care of it.

It is wonderful to have family and time together. This month our family has played together, worked together and worshipped together. For Father's Day all of my family came to our church and we had a day of celebrating in music as the Dasher's sang, played music and worshipped God in our morning service. I thank the Lord this is the first time all of my family have been in Sunday morning service with me on Father's Day in quite sometime.

With all this excitement we still have wild things going on. One of our appliances is on the blink, we had to repair the door on our dryer, we found a leak in the connection to our washer and on and on it goes.

So, why do I share this? I guess because it is on my mind and I wanted to share how that God comes thru at all times. Pastor’s families have things happen just like you do. Some moments are exciting as we worship, some days are wild and unpredictable, but at all times God is wonderful.

I thank God he helps us and blesses us each day regardless of what may come our way. It reminds me of one of my favorite verses "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2. All we need is God when we face things in our life.


Regardless of how wild the ride may be today rest assured that God is near. When you lift him up in adoration and praise and when you take time to call upon him, he will be near and direct your path as you lean upon him with all that comes your way. Yes, I declare to you that life is wonderful, exciting, and wild with Jesus.

1st John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

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Monday, June 12, 2006

THE HEART OF A FATHER #427

SURFING WITH JESUS #427061206
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
2355 Parkway Dr SE
Cleveland, TN 37323
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com
www.SurfingwithJesus.com

THE HEART OF A FATHER
By Roy Lessin


"See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for He allows us to be called His children, and we really are!..." I JOHN 3:1 NLT

The heart of a father is found in the heart of God. In order for a man to be the kind of father that his children need, a man must understand what kind of a father God is to his children. Here are four important areas to consider:

1. Leadership - Children need leadership. A father has been called by God to instruct his child, point his child to the path of life, and show his child how to walk upon it. A father is a child's spiritual leader. From a father's lips, a child needs to hear wise words and wise counsel; from a father's steps, a child needs to see the importance of wise choices and good decisions; from a father's love, a child needs to discover his purpose, his identity, and his true worth.

A Dad is respected because he gives his children leadership.

2. Care - Children are very needy people. Every child needs to be cared for and have his or her basic needs met. A father has been given the main responsibility of caring for and providing for his children. A man's work is a God given way for a father to care for his family. No work is small or insignificant in the eyes of God. A man's work is honorable and is a doorway through which a father helps to express his love and care for his children in practical ways.

A Dad is appreciated because he gives his children care.

3. Time - Every child has a need to spend time with his father. Being a father is about being together with your child to share life's joys and God's blessings. Every moment a father spends with his child is another opportunity for good to happen in a child's life. A father needs to value and guard his time with his children. Time is a precious gift that a father can give his children and it will have far greater value than any material gift he could ever buy for them.

A Dad is valued because he gives his children time.

4. Himself - Even greater than a father giving his child the gift of time is when a father gives his child the gift of himself. When a father gives the gift of himself, he is saying to his child, "I am not only spending this time with you, but you have my complete attention. My eyes are upon you, my watch-care is over you, my thoughts are with you, and my love is around you. When God spoke to Abram, God gave him this precious promise, " '...Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.' " GENESIS 15:1 KJV

A special thanks to Lisa for sharing this writing with us. Lisa has a wonderful dad, hi Jim.

A Dad is loved because he gives his children the one thing they treasure most-himself.

A special thanks to Lisa for sharing this writing with us. Lisa has a wonderful loving, God fearing dad. Hi Jim!

As I have shared with you before I was blessed with a wonderful dad. I thank God for allowing me to have him as leader who cared for us boys and gave us time as he shared himself and the love God has for us. I know you've been gone 21 years dad but your mentoring lives on within us.

Happy Father's Day to all our dads. Remember even if you did not have a good earthly father, your heavenly father loves you and extends his hand of care to you each day.

1st John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

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