SURFING WITH JESUS #479062007
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
I WANT A DIVORCE
When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said I've got something to tell you.
She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes. Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking.
"I want a divorce!" I raised the topic calmly.
She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, "Why"? I avoided her question.
This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man!
That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to a lovely girl called Dew. I didn't love her anymore. I just pitied her!
With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company. She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Dew so dearly.
Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.
The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn't have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Dew.
When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.
In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a months time and she didn't want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.
This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day. She requested that everyday for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door every morning. I thought she was going crazy. Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.
I told Dew about my wife's divorce conditions. She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.
My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mummy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outside the door. She went to wait for the bus to go to work. I drove alone to the office.
On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest.. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.
On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me. On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Dew about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday work-out made me stronger.
She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily. Suddenly it hit me. She had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.
Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mum out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day. But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I hadn't noticed that our life lacked intimacy.
I drove to office... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind... I walked upstairs. Dew opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Dew, I do not want the divorce anymore.
She looked at me, astonished, and then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Dew, I said, I won't a divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each other any more. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death do us apart. Dew seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away.
At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.
The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank, blah...blah...blah. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy. Do have a real happy marriage!
If you don't share this, nothing will happen to you, but if you do, you just might save a marriage. Thanks for sharing Elizabeth
1 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."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Join us in prayer for all request received each week. Read previous writings at: http://surfingwithjesus.blogspot.com/ Send prayer request/Subscribe/Unsubscribe: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Best Gifts For Father's Day #478
SURFING WITH JESUS #478061707
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
BEST GIFTS FOR FATHER'S DAY
As I was pondering what to write for Father's Day I began to think of gifts for this special day. I'm always asked "What do you want for Father's Day?"
Well, I have decided that the best gift I could give my dad for Father's Day is to be in church and worship the Lord Jesus Christ. Although my dad has been gone 22 years I know this is what would please him the most.
Now as I think on it this is exactly the best gift my son and daughter could give me, get up, get ready, go to church and worship our Heavenly Father in spirit and truth. Wow! This is exciting, I think I will do this and receive food for my soul from the Lord.
I guess I'm a little crazy today but without Jesus there is no real Father's Day to me. I'm so thankful my Heavenly Father gave us His son who willing died on the cross for our Salvation. If my Heavenly Father loved me enough to give his only son for me to have hope of eternal life with him my time spent in worshipping Him is a small thing to give on this day.
I don't look at this as a sad day as some who have lost their dad. I look at it as a glorious time as I ponder my precious father and father-in-law rejoicing around the throne of God. What a legacy these two left me to hunger and thirst after the righteousness of God and seek him with all my heart. One of these days, my journey will be completed here on earth and I too will have a Happy Father's Day with Jesus and those gone on before me.
I love my earthly father more and more today because of the values and faith in God he passed on to me. And, it goes without saying I know I love my Heavenly Father more each day as I grow in him. It does get sweeter as the days go by.
If you still have an earthly father, take time to honor him today, if your dad is gone pick out someone else and honor them on this special day. Every time you take time to love and honor your dad or an adopted dad for the day you will receive more from them than you give.
Have a wonderful time of fellowship this day, remember the Lord, your Heavenly Father, and creator and be blessed today
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
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BEST GIFTS FOR FATHER'S DAY
As I was pondering what to write for Father's Day I began to think of gifts for this special day. I'm always asked "What do you want for Father's Day?"
Well, I have decided that the best gift I could give my dad for Father's Day is to be in church and worship the Lord Jesus Christ. Although my dad has been gone 22 years I know this is what would please him the most.
Now as I think on it this is exactly the best gift my son and daughter could give me, get up, get ready, go to church and worship our Heavenly Father in spirit and truth. Wow! This is exciting, I think I will do this and receive food for my soul from the Lord.
I guess I'm a little crazy today but without Jesus there is no real Father's Day to me. I'm so thankful my Heavenly Father gave us His son who willing died on the cross for our Salvation. If my Heavenly Father loved me enough to give his only son for me to have hope of eternal life with him my time spent in worshipping Him is a small thing to give on this day.
I don't look at this as a sad day as some who have lost their dad. I look at it as a glorious time as I ponder my precious father and father-in-law rejoicing around the throne of God. What a legacy these two left me to hunger and thirst after the righteousness of God and seek him with all my heart. One of these days, my journey will be completed here on earth and I too will have a Happy Father's Day with Jesus and those gone on before me.
I love my earthly father more and more today because of the values and faith in God he passed on to me. And, it goes without saying I know I love my Heavenly Father more each day as I grow in him. It does get sweeter as the days go by.
If you still have an earthly father, take time to honor him today, if your dad is gone pick out someone else and honor them on this special day. Every time you take time to love and honor your dad or an adopted dad for the day you will receive more from them than you give.
Have a wonderful time of fellowship this day, remember the Lord, your Heavenly Father, and creator and be blessed today
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Who I Am Makes A Difference #477
SURFING WITH JESUS #477061207
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
WHO I AM MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Author Unknown
A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in High School by telling them the difference each of them had made. She called each student to the front of the class, one at a time.
First, she told each of them how they had made a difference to her, and the class. Then she presented each of them with a blue ribbon, imprinted with gold letters, which read, "Who I Am Makes a Difference."
Afterwards, the teacher decided to do a class project, to see what kind of impact recognition would have on a Community. She gave each of the students three more blue ribbons, and instructed them to go out and spread this acknowledgment ceremony.
Then they were to follow up on the results, see who honored whom, and report to the class in about a week.
One of the boys in the class went to a junior executive in a nearby Company, and honored him for helping him with his career planning. He gave him a blue ribbon, and put it on his shirt.
Then he gave him two extra ribbons and said, "We're doing a class project on recognition, and we'd like for you to go out, find somebody to honor, give them a blue ribbon, then give them the extra blue ribbon so they can acknowledge a third person, to keep this acknowledgment ceremony going. Then please report back to me and tell me what happened."
Later that day, the junior executive went in to see his boss, who had been noted, by the way, as being kind of a grouchy fellow. He sat his boss down, and he told him that he deeply admired him for being a creative genius. The boss seemed very surprised. The junior executive asked him if he would accept the gift of the blue ribbon, and would he give him permission to put it on him. His surprised boss said, "Well, sure." The junior executive took the blue ribbon and placed it right on his boss's jacket, above his heart. As he gave him the last extra ribbon, he said, "Would you take this extra ribbon, and pass it on by honoring somebody else. The young boy who first gave me the ribbons is doing a project in school, and we want to keep this recognition ceremony going and find out how it affects people."
That night, the boss came home to his 14-year-old son, and sat him down. He said, "The most incredible thing happened to me today. I was in my office, and one of the junior executives came in and told me he admired me, and gave me a blue ribbon for being a creative genius. Imagine! He thinks I am a creative genius! Then he put a blue ribbon that says, "Who I Am Makes a Difference", on my jacket above my heart. He gave me an extra rib bon and asked me to find somebody else to honor. As I was driving home tonight, I started thinking about whom I would honor with this ribbon, and I thought about you. I want to honor you. My days are hectic and when I come home, I do not pay a lot of attention to you. Sometimes I scream at you for not getting good enough grades in school, and for your bedroom being a mess. Somehow, tonight, I just wanted to sit here and, well, just let you know that you do make a difference to me. Besides your mother, you are the most important person in my life. You're a great kid, and I love you!"
The startled boy started to sob and sob, and he could not stop crying His whole body shook. He looked up at his father and said through his tears,
" Dad , earlier tonight I sat in my room and wrote a letter to you and Mom , explaining why I had taken my own life, and I asked you to forgive me. I was going to commit suicide tonight after you were asleep.
I just did not think that you cared at all. The letter is upstairs. I don't think I need it after all."
His father walked upstairs and found a heartfelt letter full of anguish and pain.
The boss went back to work a changed man. He was no longer a grouch, but made sure to let all of his employees know that they made a difference.
The junior executive helped other young people with career planning, and never forgot to let them know that they made a difference in his life...one being the boss' son. In addition, the young boy and his classmates learned a valuable lesson, "Who you are DOES make a difference".
You are under no obligation to pass this on to anyone.... not to two people, or to two hundred. As far as I am concerned, you can forget it and move on. On the other hand, if you want, you could send it to all of the people who mean something to you, or send it to the one, two, or three people who mean the most.
On the other hand, just smile and know that I think that you are important, or you would not have received this in the first place. Who you are does make a difference, and I wanted you to know that.
Isn't this a wonderful story? I'm passing the blue ribbon to you, for who YOU are does make a difference, too.
May GOD BLESS YOU. Have an awesome day, and know that someone has thought about you today! Because you are special and you have made a difference in my life.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sinsins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
WHO I AM MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Author Unknown
A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in High School by telling them the difference each of them had made. She called each student to the front of the class, one at a time.
First, she told each of them how they had made a difference to her, and the class. Then she presented each of them with a blue ribbon, imprinted with gold letters, which read, "Who I Am Makes a Difference."
Afterwards, the teacher decided to do a class project, to see what kind of impact recognition would have on a Community. She gave each of the students three more blue ribbons, and instructed them to go out and spread this acknowledgment ceremony.
Then they were to follow up on the results, see who honored whom, and report to the class in about a week.
One of the boys in the class went to a junior executive in a nearby Company, and honored him for helping him with his career planning. He gave him a blue ribbon, and put it on his shirt.
Then he gave him two extra ribbons and said, "We're doing a class project on recognition, and we'd like for you to go out, find somebody to honor, give them a blue ribbon, then give them the extra blue ribbon so they can acknowledge a third person, to keep this acknowledgment ceremony going. Then please report back to me and tell me what happened."
Later that day, the junior executive went in to see his boss, who had been noted, by the way, as being kind of a grouchy fellow. He sat his boss down, and he told him that he deeply admired him for being a creative genius. The boss seemed very surprised. The junior executive asked him if he would accept the gift of the blue ribbon, and would he give him permission to put it on him. His surprised boss said, "Well, sure." The junior executive took the blue ribbon and placed it right on his boss's jacket, above his heart. As he gave him the last extra ribbon, he said, "Would you take this extra ribbon, and pass it on by honoring somebody else. The young boy who first gave me the ribbons is doing a project in school, and we want to keep this recognition ceremony going and find out how it affects people."
That night, the boss came home to his 14-year-old son, and sat him down. He said, "The most incredible thing happened to me today. I was in my office, and one of the junior executives came in and told me he admired me, and gave me a blue ribbon for being a creative genius. Imagine! He thinks I am a creative genius! Then he put a blue ribbon that says, "Who I Am Makes a Difference", on my jacket above my heart. He gave me an extra rib bon and asked me to find somebody else to honor. As I was driving home tonight, I started thinking about whom I would honor with this ribbon, and I thought about you. I want to honor you. My days are hectic and when I come home, I do not pay a lot of attention to you. Sometimes I scream at you for not getting good enough grades in school, and for your bedroom being a mess. Somehow, tonight, I just wanted to sit here and, well, just let you know that you do make a difference to me. Besides your mother, you are the most important person in my life. You're a great kid, and I love you!"
The startled boy started to sob and sob, and he could not stop crying His whole body shook. He looked up at his father and said through his tears,
" Dad , earlier tonight I sat in my room and wrote a letter to you and Mom , explaining why I had taken my own life, and I asked you to forgive me. I was going to commit suicide tonight after you were asleep.
I just did not think that you cared at all. The letter is upstairs. I don't think I need it after all."
His father walked upstairs and found a heartfelt letter full of anguish and pain.
The boss went back to work a changed man. He was no longer a grouch, but made sure to let all of his employees know that they made a difference.
The junior executive helped other young people with career planning, and never forgot to let them know that they made a difference in his life...one being the boss' son. In addition, the young boy and his classmates learned a valuable lesson, "Who you are DOES make a difference".
You are under no obligation to pass this on to anyone.... not to two people, or to two hundred. As far as I am concerned, you can forget it and move on. On the other hand, if you want, you could send it to all of the people who mean something to you, or send it to the one, two, or three people who mean the most.
On the other hand, just smile and know that I think that you are important, or you would not have received this in the first place. Who you are does make a difference, and I wanted you to know that.
Isn't this a wonderful story? I'm passing the blue ribbon to you, for who YOU are does make a difference, too.
May GOD BLESS YOU. Have an awesome day, and know that someone has thought about you today! Because you are special and you have made a difference in my life.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sinsins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
The Perfect Mistake #476
SURFING WITH JESUS #476053007
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
THE PERFECT MISTAKE
Grandpa Nybakken loved life, especially when he could play a trick on somebody. At those times, his large Norwegian frame shook with laughter while he feigned innocent surprise, exclaiming, “Oh, forevermore!” But on a cold Saturday in downtown Chicago, Grandpa felt that God played a trick on him, and Grandpa wasn’t laughing.
Mother’s father worked as a carpenter. On this particular day, he was building some crates for the clothes his church was sending to an orphanage in China. On his way home, he reached into his shirt pocket to find his glasses, but they were gone. He remembered putting them there that morning, so he drove back to the church. His search proved fruitless.
When he mentally replayed his earlier actions, he realized what happened. The glasses had slipped out of his pocket unnoticed and fallen into one of the crates, which he had nailed shut. His brand new glasses were heading for China!
The Great Depression was at its height, and Grandpa had six children. He had spent twenty dollars for those glasses that very morning.
“It’s not fair,” he told God as he drove home in frustration. “I’ve been very faithful in giving of my time and money to your work, and now this.”
Several months later, the director of the orphanage was on furlough in the United States. He wanted to visit all the churches that supported him in China, so he came to speak on Sunday night at my grandfather’s small church in Chicago. Grandpa and his family sat in their customary seats among the sparse congregation.
“But most of all,” he said, “I must thank you for the glasses you sent last year. You see, the Communists had just swept through the orphanage, destroying everything, including my glasses. I was desperate.”
“Even if I had the money, there was simply no way of replacing those glasses. Along with not being able to see well, I experienced headaches every day, so my coworkers and I were much in prayer about this. Then your crates arrived. When my staff removed the covers, they found a pair of glasses lying on top.”
The missionary paused long enough to let his words sink in. Then, still gripped with the wonder of it all, he continued, “Folks, when I tried on the glasses, it was as though they had been custom-made just for me! I want to thank you for being a part of that!”
The people listened, happy for the miraculous glasses, but the missionary surely must have confused their church with another, they thought. There were no glasses on their list of items to be sent overseas.
But sitting quietly in the back, with tears streaming down his face, an ordinary carpenter realized the Master Carpenter had used him in an extraordinary way. (Shared by one of our readers)
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sinsins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
THE PERFECT MISTAKE
Grandpa Nybakken loved life, especially when he could play a trick on somebody. At those times, his large Norwegian frame shook with laughter while he feigned innocent surprise, exclaiming, “Oh, forevermore!” But on a cold Saturday in downtown Chicago, Grandpa felt that God played a trick on him, and Grandpa wasn’t laughing.
Mother’s father worked as a carpenter. On this particular day, he was building some crates for the clothes his church was sending to an orphanage in China. On his way home, he reached into his shirt pocket to find his glasses, but they were gone. He remembered putting them there that morning, so he drove back to the church. His search proved fruitless.
When he mentally replayed his earlier actions, he realized what happened. The glasses had slipped out of his pocket unnoticed and fallen into one of the crates, which he had nailed shut. His brand new glasses were heading for China!
The Great Depression was at its height, and Grandpa had six children. He had spent twenty dollars for those glasses that very morning.
“It’s not fair,” he told God as he drove home in frustration. “I’ve been very faithful in giving of my time and money to your work, and now this.”
Several months later, the director of the orphanage was on furlough in the United States. He wanted to visit all the churches that supported him in China, so he came to speak on Sunday night at my grandfather’s small church in Chicago. Grandpa and his family sat in their customary seats among the sparse congregation.
“But most of all,” he said, “I must thank you for the glasses you sent last year. You see, the Communists had just swept through the orphanage, destroying everything, including my glasses. I was desperate.”
“Even if I had the money, there was simply no way of replacing those glasses. Along with not being able to see well, I experienced headaches every day, so my coworkers and I were much in prayer about this. Then your crates arrived. When my staff removed the covers, they found a pair of glasses lying on top.”
The missionary paused long enough to let his words sink in. Then, still gripped with the wonder of it all, he continued, “Folks, when I tried on the glasses, it was as though they had been custom-made just for me! I want to thank you for being a part of that!”
The people listened, happy for the miraculous glasses, but the missionary surely must have confused their church with another, they thought. There were no glasses on their list of items to be sent overseas.
But sitting quietly in the back, with tears streaming down his face, an ordinary carpenter realized the Master Carpenter had used him in an extraordinary way. (Shared by one of our readers)
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sinsins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Monday, May 21, 2007
A Friend Is A Friend #475
SURFING WITH JESUS #475052307
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
A Friend Is A Friend
Proverbs 18:24 “A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
Proverb 17:17 “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity,”
John 15:13”Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Everyone loves to have friends. It is special when one can trust someone to be there for you. Of, course there is no one that fits this like Jesus. He is always there, he understands, and is on call 24 hours a day.
However, it is also good to have a friend as we take our journey here in this life. The writer says you must show yourself to be a friend if you want a friend. That means that whether you agree or disagree from time to time you are always there to listen and care for this one that sticks close to you.
Friends love us at all times and when good times come they are present to celebrate with us. Likewise, when bad times come our way they are first on the scene to hold our hand and encourage us to make it thru the day until light comes our way.
In our life we have had and do have friends that love and place their lives on the line today that we might enjoy the freedoms we have in our lives. Over the years many of them have bravely died in other lands fighting wars to keep war from our land.
Today, we have many such hero’s and friends standing all over the world working and dying to keep war off our soil. During this Memorial Day Weekend, I pray we will take a moment to remember all who have given some, those who have given all, and those who are giving right now so we can work and play and enjoy all that God has blessed us with.
Thank you one and all for being my friend and giving your all for me and my family today. You are not forgotten in our home and we appreciate you.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sinsins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
A Friend Is A Friend
Proverbs 18:24 “A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
Proverb 17:17 “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity,”
John 15:13”Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Everyone loves to have friends. It is special when one can trust someone to be there for you. Of, course there is no one that fits this like Jesus. He is always there, he understands, and is on call 24 hours a day.
However, it is also good to have a friend as we take our journey here in this life. The writer says you must show yourself to be a friend if you want a friend. That means that whether you agree or disagree from time to time you are always there to listen and care for this one that sticks close to you.
Friends love us at all times and when good times come they are present to celebrate with us. Likewise, when bad times come our way they are first on the scene to hold our hand and encourage us to make it thru the day until light comes our way.
In our life we have had and do have friends that love and place their lives on the line today that we might enjoy the freedoms we have in our lives. Over the years many of them have bravely died in other lands fighting wars to keep war from our land.
Today, we have many such hero’s and friends standing all over the world working and dying to keep war off our soil. During this Memorial Day Weekend, I pray we will take a moment to remember all who have given some, those who have given all, and those who are giving right now so we can work and play and enjoy all that God has blessed us with.
Thank you one and all for being my friend and giving your all for me and my family today. You are not forgotten in our home and we appreciate you.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sinsins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
A Truly Good Mom (Wife) #474
SURFING WITH JESUS #474051007
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
A TRULY GOOD MOM (WIFE)
Proverbs has a lot to say about women. How fitting that the book ends with a
picture of one who “excellest them all. She is a woman of strong character,
great wisdom, many skills, and great compassion. This woman is an excellent
wife and mother.
Recently it was stated in our mass media that the price of such a woman in our
world today is $138.000 a year. Men if we had to pay that I would lose my
lovely wife. This woman is a manufacturer, importer, manager, realtor, farmer,
seamstress, upholsterer, and merchant. Her strength and dignity do not come
from her amazing achievements. They are a result of her reverence for God.
Today, where physical appearance counts for so much, it may surprise you that
her appearance isn’t mentioned. Her attractiveness comes entirely from her
character. Your days are not long enough to do everything she does. See her as
an inspiration to be all you can be as a precious mother.
Give honor and praise to your mom this Mother’s Day week. If your mom is no
longer with you adopt a mom in your life and do something special for her. I
thank the Lord everyday I still have my precious God fearing, praying, lovely
mother. My wife was blessed with a wonderful mother that was my buddy for
many years before leaving us for Glory. I love you Lois Viola Dasher, and I miss
you Christine Rominger.
In closing let us take a moment in God’s word and read about a truly good mom and wife.
Proverbs 31:10-31
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The
heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need
of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is
like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also
while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her
maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her
hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and
strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her
candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her
hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she
reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for
her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh
herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her husband
is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She
maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to
come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of
kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the
bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband
also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou
excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that
feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31Give her of the fruit of her hands;
and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Celebrate God’s love bestowed on you with a special mom this week.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our
sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
Join us in prayer for all request received each week.
Read previous writings at: http://surfingwithjesus.blogspot.com/
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
A TRULY GOOD MOM (WIFE)
Proverbs has a lot to say about women. How fitting that the book ends with a
picture of one who “excellest them all. She is a woman of strong character,
great wisdom, many skills, and great compassion. This woman is an excellent
wife and mother.
Recently it was stated in our mass media that the price of such a woman in our
world today is $138.000 a year. Men if we had to pay that I would lose my
lovely wife. This woman is a manufacturer, importer, manager, realtor, farmer,
seamstress, upholsterer, and merchant. Her strength and dignity do not come
from her amazing achievements. They are a result of her reverence for God.
Today, where physical appearance counts for so much, it may surprise you that
her appearance isn’t mentioned. Her attractiveness comes entirely from her
character. Your days are not long enough to do everything she does. See her as
an inspiration to be all you can be as a precious mother.
Give honor and praise to your mom this Mother’s Day week. If your mom is no
longer with you adopt a mom in your life and do something special for her. I
thank the Lord everyday I still have my precious God fearing, praying, lovely
mother. My wife was blessed with a wonderful mother that was my buddy for
many years before leaving us for Glory. I love you Lois Viola Dasher, and I miss
you Christine Rominger.
In closing let us take a moment in God’s word and read about a truly good mom and wife.
Proverbs 31:10-31
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The
heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need
of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is
like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also
while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her
maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her
hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and
strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her
candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her
hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she
reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for
her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh
herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her husband
is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She
maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to
come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of
kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the
bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband
also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou
excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that
feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31Give her of the fruit of her hands;
and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Celebrate God’s love bestowed on you with a special mom this week.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our
sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Slow Down #473
SURFING WITH JESUS #473050307
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
SLOW DOWN
"Slow down and smell the roses." people say it, write about it, and some take time to do it. Our families are entirely too busy today. Headline in an area paper this morning, "Father arrested after son dies in hot car." This father who had four kids was taking them to school and daycare and he forgot about the baby in the back seat, drove to work, went back to his car later in the day and found his baby unresponsive.
How tragic to lose your son in a hot car? Several said today "I don't see how you can forget your child." Mom worked at the same business but was unaware of the situation. In our society today with everyone busy, busy, busy, I can see how this may happen. Everyone is so caught up with doing so many things from work, church and family activities that we don't take time to enjoy each other. This is the result of having too many things to do. Now this father is in jail charged with criminally negligent homicide and aggravated child abuse and neglect.
Folks, we need to slow down and smell the roses. I'm sure many other
situations similar to this occur but when we get this busy we are too busy. We
need to take time for each other and look at the creation of God around us. I
love to listen to the birds as daylight begins. I love to watch the sun come up over the mountain as I drive to work. There are so many things we can do to
appreciate all that God has blessed us with. Look at your child, what do you
see in his eyes this morning? Read a few verses of scripture, take a deep breath, give him a smile and a hug.
God has blessed us with so much but we find ourselves so busy pursuing more and more things that we forget what we have right before us. At times like these we are forced to slow down and think about life and how important it is to appreciate every moment of each day and see how fragile life really is.
Lord, bless this family today, may it open our eyes to see how easy it is to get so caught up in our daily routine that we forget to value life until it is too late. Give strength to this family in the days ahead, love them in this time of trouble and may they know your hand is near to help them in Jesus name I pray.
Lord help all of us to slow down and smell the roses!
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
SLOW DOWN
"Slow down and smell the roses." people say it, write about it, and some take time to do it. Our families are entirely too busy today. Headline in an area paper this morning, "Father arrested after son dies in hot car." This father who had four kids was taking them to school and daycare and he forgot about the baby in the back seat, drove to work, went back to his car later in the day and found his baby unresponsive.
How tragic to lose your son in a hot car? Several said today "I don't see how you can forget your child." Mom worked at the same business but was unaware of the situation. In our society today with everyone busy, busy, busy, I can see how this may happen. Everyone is so caught up with doing so many things from work, church and family activities that we don't take time to enjoy each other. This is the result of having too many things to do. Now this father is in jail charged with criminally negligent homicide and aggravated child abuse and neglect.
Folks, we need to slow down and smell the roses. I'm sure many other
situations similar to this occur but when we get this busy we are too busy. We
need to take time for each other and look at the creation of God around us. I
love to listen to the birds as daylight begins. I love to watch the sun come up over the mountain as I drive to work. There are so many things we can do to
appreciate all that God has blessed us with. Look at your child, what do you
see in his eyes this morning? Read a few verses of scripture, take a deep breath, give him a smile and a hug.
God has blessed us with so much but we find ourselves so busy pursuing more and more things that we forget what we have right before us. At times like these we are forced to slow down and think about life and how important it is to appreciate every moment of each day and see how fragile life really is.
Lord, bless this family today, may it open our eyes to see how easy it is to get so caught up in our daily routine that we forget to value life until it is too late. Give strength to this family in the days ahead, love them in this time of trouble and may they know your hand is near to help them in Jesus name I pray.
Lord help all of us to slow down and smell the roses!
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Silence or Prayer #472
SURFING WITH JESUS #47242307
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
With permission I share this writing for the glory of God
DAILY-E-VOTIONAL
BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART
April 18, 2007
Pastor Cecil A. Thompson
"SILENCE OR PRAYER?"
Mark 7:6-8
"He replied, "Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: 'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.' You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men."
As you know, Monday morning there was a terrible tragedy on the campus of Virginia Tech. It is the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history. Thirty two were killed and many wounded before the gunman turned the gun on himself and took his own life.
A few hours after the carnage, I was watching some of the coverage on television. The station I was watching showed the scene on the campus of Virginia Tech and then shifted to the United States House of Representatives. The speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, stood at the podium and solemnly asked for all members to rise for one minute of silence in tribute to the terrible tragedy.
Shortly following this coverage, the scene shifted to the White House where President Bush called on all Americans to pray for the families of those who had lost loved ones in this terrible attack.
Since viewing those two shots, I have been meditating on the terrible condition of our nation. We have removed God from our schools and our government. The original separation of church and state has been perverted. It had been intended by our founding fathers to prevent the government to force religion on the people. It has now been used as the rallying cry for those who want to outlaw the sincere expression of worship by citizens.
A moment of silence is not the same as a time of prayer. It might look pious and sanctimonious, but it is not prayer! That seems to be the problem of the human heart. We feel that if we go through the motions and appear to be holy, then God will be pleased with us.
Here is what God says through His prophet in Isaiah 64:6; "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
We need more than a moment of silence, we need hours of prayer. As individuals and as a people, we need to recognize that it is God and God alone who is able to do what we are not able to do. We need to fall on our face before the Lord of the universe and confess our sins as well as the sins of nation or nations.
God has given us a precious promise for those who call upon His name. II Chronicles 7:14; "If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." Thank you Lord! We do not deserve Your favor, but we certainly do need it!
Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today, trust Him completely, and be a blessing. - - - Pastor Cecil- - - Subscribe at mailto:PastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com?subject=SUBSCRIBE –
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
With permission I share this writing for the glory of God
DAILY-E-VOTIONAL
BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART
April 18, 2007
Pastor Cecil A. Thompson
"SILENCE OR PRAYER?"
Mark 7:6-8
"He replied, "Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: 'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.' You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men."
As you know, Monday morning there was a terrible tragedy on the campus of Virginia Tech. It is the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history. Thirty two were killed and many wounded before the gunman turned the gun on himself and took his own life.
A few hours after the carnage, I was watching some of the coverage on television. The station I was watching showed the scene on the campus of Virginia Tech and then shifted to the United States House of Representatives. The speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, stood at the podium and solemnly asked for all members to rise for one minute of silence in tribute to the terrible tragedy.
Shortly following this coverage, the scene shifted to the White House where President Bush called on all Americans to pray for the families of those who had lost loved ones in this terrible attack.
Since viewing those two shots, I have been meditating on the terrible condition of our nation. We have removed God from our schools and our government. The original separation of church and state has been perverted. It had been intended by our founding fathers to prevent the government to force religion on the people. It has now been used as the rallying cry for those who want to outlaw the sincere expression of worship by citizens.
A moment of silence is not the same as a time of prayer. It might look pious and sanctimonious, but it is not prayer! That seems to be the problem of the human heart. We feel that if we go through the motions and appear to be holy, then God will be pleased with us.
Here is what God says through His prophet in Isaiah 64:6; "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
We need more than a moment of silence, we need hours of prayer. As individuals and as a people, we need to recognize that it is God and God alone who is able to do what we are not able to do. We need to fall on our face before the Lord of the universe and confess our sins as well as the sins of nation or nations.
God has given us a precious promise for those who call upon His name. II Chronicles 7:14; "If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." Thank you Lord! We do not deserve Your favor, but we certainly do need it!
Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today, trust Him completely, and be a blessing. - - - Pastor Cecil- - - Subscribe at mailto:PastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com?subject=SUBSCRIBE –
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Planting Seed #471
SURFING WITH JESUS #471041607
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
PLANTING SEED
I believe planting seed is necessary for you to have a crop. If you want tomatoes they don’t grow with the seed in your hand. I’ve never seen so much preaching and ministering on TV encouraging you to plant a seed by sending money to a given ministry. I enjoy good sound teaching, singing, and preaching and I have no problem supporting other ministries but I believe it should start at home.
What are you saying? I’m saying you need to return your tithes unto the Lord at your home church and support these ministries with all your heart. You need to give offerings above your tithes to your local ministries. Once you have done this look to additional ministries to plant more seed. God will bless all giving as you give it unto the Lord equally well.
It’s amazing how one can get caught up with planting seed everywhere but fail to give to their local church. It’s exciting; it makes a big splash, and makes you feel good. It’s good to croak for your own pond where you are fed each week and allow God to direct you in giving.
I had a local minister from another organization visit my church while we were in revival and ask to testify. As a courtesy I was happy to allow him to share. What he shared was truth even though it was hard for some to receive. He said” if every person who proclaims they are a Christian gave their tenth, their tithes unto the Lord each week, no minister would have to work a secular job because there would be plenty in the store house to take care of their needs.”
I looked at my church and sure enough in studying this concept I could see how I could give full service without an additional job. Wow! The bible does have the answer. Yes, I do support both my local church and ministries outside my church. I receive a big blessing from other ministries and encourage you to plant those seed but please don’t forget that charity begins at home.
My desire with this writing is to encourage you to give and plant those seed. Allow God to give you a great harvest as you give $58, $70, $77, $1000, $2000,$2007, or more but don’t get caught up in a spirit that will lead you to overlook the needs at home. Several have said recently in their programs that you are not doing this for us, we don’t need your money, we are doing this for you so you can be debt free, get a raise, increase 100 fold etc.
As we join together to reach the lost for Jesus Christ. I pray you will take Isaiah 64:8 to heart “ But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” Allow the potter to mold you and make you after His will. Wait upon the Lord and lean not on your understanding and he will direct your path in all you’re giving.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
Join us in prayer for all request received each week.
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Send prayer request/Subscribe/Unsubscribe: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
PLANTING SEED
I believe planting seed is necessary for you to have a crop. If you want tomatoes they don’t grow with the seed in your hand. I’ve never seen so much preaching and ministering on TV encouraging you to plant a seed by sending money to a given ministry. I enjoy good sound teaching, singing, and preaching and I have no problem supporting other ministries but I believe it should start at home.
What are you saying? I’m saying you need to return your tithes unto the Lord at your home church and support these ministries with all your heart. You need to give offerings above your tithes to your local ministries. Once you have done this look to additional ministries to plant more seed. God will bless all giving as you give it unto the Lord equally well.
It’s amazing how one can get caught up with planting seed everywhere but fail to give to their local church. It’s exciting; it makes a big splash, and makes you feel good. It’s good to croak for your own pond where you are fed each week and allow God to direct you in giving.
I had a local minister from another organization visit my church while we were in revival and ask to testify. As a courtesy I was happy to allow him to share. What he shared was truth even though it was hard for some to receive. He said” if every person who proclaims they are a Christian gave their tenth, their tithes unto the Lord each week, no minister would have to work a secular job because there would be plenty in the store house to take care of their needs.”
I looked at my church and sure enough in studying this concept I could see how I could give full service without an additional job. Wow! The bible does have the answer. Yes, I do support both my local church and ministries outside my church. I receive a big blessing from other ministries and encourage you to plant those seed but please don’t forget that charity begins at home.
My desire with this writing is to encourage you to give and plant those seed. Allow God to give you a great harvest as you give $58, $70, $77, $1000, $2000,$2007, or more but don’t get caught up in a spirit that will lead you to overlook the needs at home. Several have said recently in their programs that you are not doing this for us, we don’t need your money, we are doing this for you so you can be debt free, get a raise, increase 100 fold etc.
As we join together to reach the lost for Jesus Christ. I pray you will take Isaiah 64:8 to heart “ But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” Allow the potter to mold you and make you after His will. Wait upon the Lord and lean not on your understanding and he will direct your path in all you’re giving.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
Still He Walked #470
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon him, and by His stripes, we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5
Still He Walked...
He could hear the crowds screaming, "Crucify! Crucify!
"He could hear the hatred in their voices,
These were His chosen people.
He loved them,
And they were going to crucify Him.
He was beaten, bleeding and weakened.... His heart was broken,
But still He walked.
He could see the crowd as He came from the palace.
He knew each of the faces so well.
He had created them.
He knew every smile, laugh, and shed tear,
But now they were contorted with rage and anger; His heart broke....
But still He walked.
Was He scared?
You and I would have been
So His humanness would have mandated that He was. He felt alone.
His disciples had left, denied, and even betrayed Him.
He searched the crowd for a loving face and He saw very few.
Then he turned His eyes to the only One who mattered
And He knew that He would never be alone.
He looked back at the crowd, at the people who were spitting,
Throwing rocks at Him and mocking Him, and He knew
That because of Him, they would never be alone.
So for them, He walked.
The sounds of the hammer striking the spikes echoed throughThe crowd.
The sounds of His cries echoed even louder,
The cheers of the crowd, as His hands and feet
Were nailed to the cross, intensified with each blow.
Loudest of all was the still small voice inside His
Heart that whispered "I am with You, my Son",
And God's heart broke.
He had let His Son walk.
Jesus could have asked God to end His suffering,
But instead He asked God to forgive.
Not to forgive Him, but to forgive the ones who were persecuting Him.
As He hung on that cross, dying an unimaginable death,
He looked out and saw, not only the faces in the crowd,
But also, the face of every person yet to be,
And His heart filled with love.
As His body was dying, His heart was alive.
Alive with the limitless, unconditional love He feels for each of us.
That is why He walked.
When I forget how much My God loves me,
I remember His walk.
When I wonder if I can be forgiven,
I remember His walk.
When I need to be reminded of how to live like Christ,
I think of His walk.
And to show Him how much I love Him,
I wake up each morning, turn my eyes to Him,
And I walk....
Author Unknown
Thanks for sharing this with us Linda; may each of us remember Jesus and keep on walking until we see him in glory.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Coffee 3469
SURFING WITH JESUS #469032607
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
COFFEE
A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together tovisit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned intocomplaints about stress in work and in life. Offering his guests coffee,the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot ofcoffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal,some plain-looking, some expensive, some exquisite - telling them tohelp themselves to the coffee, and cream and sugar.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said:"If you noticed, all the nice-looking, expensive cups were taken up,leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you towant only the best for yourselves, THAT is the source of your problemsand stress. Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to thecoffee. In most cases, it is just more expensive, and in some cases evenhides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not thecup, but you consciously went for the best cups . . . And then, youbegan eyeing each other's cups."
"Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position insociety are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, andthe type of cup we have does not define, nor change, the quality of Lifewe live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoythe coffee God has provided us."
"God brews the coffee, not the cups . . . Enjoy your coffee! Thehappiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make thebest of everything they have."
Thanks for sharing with us Marilyn. Since I don’t like coffee I’ll enjoy my tea.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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COFFEE
A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together tovisit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned intocomplaints about stress in work and in life. Offering his guests coffee,the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot ofcoffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal,some plain-looking, some expensive, some exquisite - telling them tohelp themselves to the coffee, and cream and sugar.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said:"If you noticed, all the nice-looking, expensive cups were taken up,leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you towant only the best for yourselves, THAT is the source of your problemsand stress. Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to thecoffee. In most cases, it is just more expensive, and in some cases evenhides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not thecup, but you consciously went for the best cups . . . And then, youbegan eyeing each other's cups."
"Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position insociety are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, andthe type of cup we have does not define, nor change, the quality of Lifewe live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoythe coffee God has provided us."
"God brews the coffee, not the cups . . . Enjoy your coffee! Thehappiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make thebest of everything they have."
Thanks for sharing with us Marilyn. Since I don’t like coffee I’ll enjoy my tea.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Recall Notice #468
SURFING WITH JESUS #468032107
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
RECALL NOTICE
The Maker of all human beings is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype unit’s code named Adam
and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units.
This defect has been technically termed "Sub sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.
Some other symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this SIN defect. The Repair Technician, Jesus, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is:
P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. N ext, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component. No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded.
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility.
Thank you for your attention!
GOD
Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by "knee mail".
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
Join us in prayer for all request received each week.
Read previous writings at: http://surfingwithjesus.blogspot.com/
Send prayer request/Subscribe/Unsubscribe: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
RECALL NOTICE
The Maker of all human beings is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype unit’s code named Adam
and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units.
This defect has been technically termed "Sub sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.
Some other symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this SIN defect. The Repair Technician, Jesus, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is:
P-R-A-Y-E-R.
Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. N ext, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component. No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded.
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility.
Thank you for your attention!
GOD
Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by "knee mail".
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
"ONLY THE FOOL DENIES GOD'" #467
SURFING WITH JESUS #467031707
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
“ONLY THE FOOL DENIES GOD”
Yesterday I read where one of our Congressmen Rep. Pete Stark from California says he doesn’t believe in a supreme being. In a belief statement to The Associated Press he is quoted as saying he was “a Unitarian who does not believe in a supreme being.” “I look forward to working with the Secular Coalition to stop the promotion of narrow religious beliefs in science, marriage contracts, the military and the provision of social services.”
How sad it is to know someone doesn’t believe in a supreme being. I’m thankful I believe in a supreme being and I am thankful Almighty God sent his son to forgive me of my sins as I confess them to him. He is faithful to forgive me of sins and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness.
Thank you, mom, dad, family, teachers, preachers and fellow Christians for sharing the love of Jesus with me and giving me hope of eternal life as you taught me about a Supreme Being Jehovah God is his name.
Psalm 14 of David gives the best answer to those who share this belief.
1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. 2The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. 4Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD. 5There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. 6Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge. 7Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Tyndale notes in the Life Application Bible sums this up very good.
“A fool is not someone who is stupid or uneducated, but a person who rejects God. By rejecting God, the fool rejects the one who made the moral and spiritual laws that make life just and good. A fool is indeed corrupt, because to deny God’s existence allows wickedness to prevail. The apostle Paul quotes these verses in Romans 3:10-12 as he mourns the lack of single heartedness toward God and thus the rampant spread of evil. The wise, however, not only believe there is a God, but also strive to please him. To believe there is a God but refuse to please him is also foolish. Don’t be a fool of either sort”
It is sad that the very God our leaders from day one called upon in battle and sought for wisdom and guidance is no longer needed by some today. Yes, you have the right to proclaim your belief but I feel sorry for you when you forget God who created you. As I write my heart is broken as I pray you will return unto God, acknowledge him, ask forgives and cleansing, receive him as Lord, and take time to worship the Supreme Being who loves you even as you break his heart today.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Join us in prayer for all request received each week. Read previous writings at: http://surfingwithjesus.blogspot.com/
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
“ONLY THE FOOL DENIES GOD”
Yesterday I read where one of our Congressmen Rep. Pete Stark from California says he doesn’t believe in a supreme being. In a belief statement to The Associated Press he is quoted as saying he was “a Unitarian who does not believe in a supreme being.” “I look forward to working with the Secular Coalition to stop the promotion of narrow religious beliefs in science, marriage contracts, the military and the provision of social services.”
How sad it is to know someone doesn’t believe in a supreme being. I’m thankful I believe in a supreme being and I am thankful Almighty God sent his son to forgive me of my sins as I confess them to him. He is faithful to forgive me of sins and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness.
Thank you, mom, dad, family, teachers, preachers and fellow Christians for sharing the love of Jesus with me and giving me hope of eternal life as you taught me about a Supreme Being Jehovah God is his name.
Psalm 14 of David gives the best answer to those who share this belief.
1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. 2The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. 4Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD. 5There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. 6Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge. 7Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Tyndale notes in the Life Application Bible sums this up very good.
“A fool is not someone who is stupid or uneducated, but a person who rejects God. By rejecting God, the fool rejects the one who made the moral and spiritual laws that make life just and good. A fool is indeed corrupt, because to deny God’s existence allows wickedness to prevail. The apostle Paul quotes these verses in Romans 3:10-12 as he mourns the lack of single heartedness toward God and thus the rampant spread of evil. The wise, however, not only believe there is a God, but also strive to please him. To believe there is a God but refuse to please him is also foolish. Don’t be a fool of either sort”
It is sad that the very God our leaders from day one called upon in battle and sought for wisdom and guidance is no longer needed by some today. Yes, you have the right to proclaim your belief but I feel sorry for you when you forget God who created you. As I write my heart is broken as I pray you will return unto God, acknowledge him, ask forgives and cleansing, receive him as Lord, and take time to worship the Supreme Being who loves you even as you break his heart today.
1John 1: 9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Join us in prayer for all request received each week. Read previous writings at: http://surfingwithjesus.blogspot.com/
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GOD DID IT #466
SURFING WITH JESUS #466030307
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
GOD DID IT
A MountainWings Original by James Bronner #3195
My wife and I took our three sons to the beach this year.
I took my middle son out in the water with me as my wife played in the sand with the other two.
I picked him up as we entered waters that approached my kneecaps. I held him close to my chest because the water chilled our bones too much for either of us to hold our own body heat.
As I held him, my eyes gently rested on the endless expanse of waves that rolled along the surface ever so rhythmically.
My eyes then drifted higher to the invisible line that separates the ocean from the sky with exactness. I then beheld the beauty of the sky and everything that it contained. It seemed like time had stopped and the only two people on earth were my son John and I. At that moment, I had the realization that this would be a great time for a lesson in life.
This was John's first time in the ocean and I knew that there were certain things that even school couldn't teach him. John was only two years old, I knew his mind would be highly impressionable at this age considering his logic faculties had not been fully developed yet.
Father started with the first lesson on the beach of life.
I said John, "Do you see all of this water, who do you think created the ocean?"
Before I taught him I just wanted to see what kind of childish, cartoon minded answer he would give me. He looked out over all of the countless waves (even though countless in his little mind was anything over ten) and surveyed the landscape.
Little did I know that my two year old was about to give me an untaught answer, that half of the professors at Harvard would have disagreed with. He answered not even in his normal answering tone, where the answer comes out with such a degree of doubt that it sounds like a question. With all the force of his little lungs he shouted out three little but powerful words with such confidence that it reverberated down the beach.
"God did it."
Even though I was the teacher and had years of training through an engineering degree at one of the nation's top schools, there was no more that I could add to this preschooler's answer.
So I went on to the next question.
"John do you see that blue space above the water that we called the sky, who do you think created that."
As he looked up and again considered the vastness of the space, he again shouted out:
"God did it."
Again, there was nothing I could add to his answer. I brought my son out here and was experiencing a moment of inspiration. I was the daddy and he was the son; I was determined to teach him something. So I went on to my third question.
"Okay John, those are very big things and yes God did create them, but do you see that small little bird flying right above our heads, who do you think created it."
Almost before I could muster a smile from the satisfaction of finally being able to teach my son something, out shot the
answer:
"God did it."
I figured for my last question I'd better get a little tricky with him. I guessed that since he knew I was his father and he knew that I had something to do with him getting in this world, not to mention I was holding him up from the dangerous water since he couldn't swim. With a scholar's pride, I asked my final question.
"John who created you?"
"God did it."
I asked no more questions that day. That day I was the student, the learner. I learned that some answers are already within us.
This was too good not to share. Just remember “God did it”
1John 1: 9 If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
GOD DID IT
A MountainWings Original by James Bronner #3195
My wife and I took our three sons to the beach this year.
I took my middle son out in the water with me as my wife played in the sand with the other two.
I picked him up as we entered waters that approached my kneecaps. I held him close to my chest because the water chilled our bones too much for either of us to hold our own body heat.
As I held him, my eyes gently rested on the endless expanse of waves that rolled along the surface ever so rhythmically.
My eyes then drifted higher to the invisible line that separates the ocean from the sky with exactness. I then beheld the beauty of the sky and everything that it contained. It seemed like time had stopped and the only two people on earth were my son John and I. At that moment, I had the realization that this would be a great time for a lesson in life.
This was John's first time in the ocean and I knew that there were certain things that even school couldn't teach him. John was only two years old, I knew his mind would be highly impressionable at this age considering his logic faculties had not been fully developed yet.
Father started with the first lesson on the beach of life.
I said John, "Do you see all of this water, who do you think created the ocean?"
Before I taught him I just wanted to see what kind of childish, cartoon minded answer he would give me. He looked out over all of the countless waves (even though countless in his little mind was anything over ten) and surveyed the landscape.
Little did I know that my two year old was about to give me an untaught answer, that half of the professors at Harvard would have disagreed with. He answered not even in his normal answering tone, where the answer comes out with such a degree of doubt that it sounds like a question. With all the force of his little lungs he shouted out three little but powerful words with such confidence that it reverberated down the beach.
"God did it."
Even though I was the teacher and had years of training through an engineering degree at one of the nation's top schools, there was no more that I could add to this preschooler's answer.
So I went on to the next question.
"John do you see that blue space above the water that we called the sky, who do you think created that."
As he looked up and again considered the vastness of the space, he again shouted out:
"God did it."
Again, there was nothing I could add to his answer. I brought my son out here and was experiencing a moment of inspiration. I was the daddy and he was the son; I was determined to teach him something. So I went on to my third question.
"Okay John, those are very big things and yes God did create them, but do you see that small little bird flying right above our heads, who do you think created it."
Almost before I could muster a smile from the satisfaction of finally being able to teach my son something, out shot the
answer:
"God did it."
I figured for my last question I'd better get a little tricky with him. I guessed that since he knew I was his father and he knew that I had something to do with him getting in this world, not to mention I was holding him up from the dangerous water since he couldn't swim. With a scholar's pride, I asked my final question.
"John who created you?"
"God did it."
I asked no more questions that day. That day I was the student, the learner. I learned that some answers are already within us.
This was too good not to share. Just remember “God did it”
1John 1: 9 If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Saturday, February 24, 2007
God's Love Is Still The Sam 3465
SURFING WITH JESUS #465022307
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
GOD’S LOVE IS STILL THE SAME
Yesterday has come and gone but God's love for you is still the same. The bible says He is the same yesterday, today and forever. I'm thankful that God doesn't change. Unlike our friends and love ones who may let us down once in awhile, he changes not. With the knowledge of his steadfastness, we are able to cling to the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
It is wonderful to be able to rise in the morning and think of the goodness of our almighty God. Do you take time to thank him for life, health or strength? Do you take it for granted and leave home in a rush to get your busy life in gear? I always love to hear my precious mother say “I was just thinking about God today and he is so good to me.” Yes, God is very good to us each day.
When we take time to reflect on God's mercy we are enriched and our day begins with a freshness that will cause us to look and behold all that he is doing for us as we begin our day. Did you get out of that bed today? How did you do it? You say; I just did it! Well, think about it a moment. Without God giving you the strength to rise you would still be laying there.
I remember a dear saint that was bedfast the last few years of her life. She would break bones just trying to turn over on her side. It was so sad to behold but oh, how this lady loved God. Many times we would go to have a little service with her to lift her up but we were the ones lifted up.
Recently one of you shared how that since your health has changed you have learned to ministry thru what God has placed in your hands. There is always room to do all that our hands find to do to glorify God. To God be the honor, glory, and praise. So, I ask you today, will you take time to thank God for all he has done in your life, all he is doing, and all he is about to do to bless you as you lift Him up in adoration and praise.
1John 1: 9 If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
GOD’S LOVE IS STILL THE SAME
Yesterday has come and gone but God's love for you is still the same. The bible says He is the same yesterday, today and forever. I'm thankful that God doesn't change. Unlike our friends and love ones who may let us down once in awhile, he changes not. With the knowledge of his steadfastness, we are able to cling to the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
It is wonderful to be able to rise in the morning and think of the goodness of our almighty God. Do you take time to thank him for life, health or strength? Do you take it for granted and leave home in a rush to get your busy life in gear? I always love to hear my precious mother say “I was just thinking about God today and he is so good to me.” Yes, God is very good to us each day.
When we take time to reflect on God's mercy we are enriched and our day begins with a freshness that will cause us to look and behold all that he is doing for us as we begin our day. Did you get out of that bed today? How did you do it? You say; I just did it! Well, think about it a moment. Without God giving you the strength to rise you would still be laying there.
I remember a dear saint that was bedfast the last few years of her life. She would break bones just trying to turn over on her side. It was so sad to behold but oh, how this lady loved God. Many times we would go to have a little service with her to lift her up but we were the ones lifted up.
Recently one of you shared how that since your health has changed you have learned to ministry thru what God has placed in your hands. There is always room to do all that our hands find to do to glorify God. To God be the honor, glory, and praise. So, I ask you today, will you take time to thank God for all he has done in your life, all he is doing, and all he is about to do to bless you as you lift Him up in adoration and praise.
1John 1: 9 If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Saturday, February 17, 2007
Surfing with Jesus #463
SURFING WITH JESUS #463021007
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Just a Closer Walk
This week I have found myself reading the word and crying out to God for healing and physical strength. I know God is my healer and I know it takes faith to believe but sometime I find myself crying out “Forgive me Lord, please help my unbelief.
When our bodies fail us and we are unable to do as we desire, it is easy to become depressed. That’s when I encourage myself by going to the word and just reading about God and his plan for healing and meeting my needs.
I guess you have never found yourself in this position or you don’t want to let others know that you are weak and need help. Well, I think it is healthy to be honest before God and cry out “I am weak but thou art strong, Jesus keep me from all wrong, I’ll be satisfied as long, As I walk let me walk close to thee.” Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it Jesus is my plea (humble plea), Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.”
Then, God’s word cries out to me and I’m so glad I have hid his word away in my heart. I thank my wonderful parents, teachers, preachers, etc. that taught me to come to God’s word in these times.
You know Jesus is our everything as we find him throughout the Bible.
Look with me at a few verses.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loves us. Romans 8:37
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John 15:7
So, this week I have been crying out with my wife “Lord we ask you for healing.”
And the Bible says in Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Thank you God for your word, I stand on your promises today doubting not. Lord, may I walk close to thee this day in Jesus name I pray.
1John 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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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
My sole desire as I write is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share
the love of Jesus with others.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
Just a Closer Walk
This week I have found myself reading the word and crying out to God for healing and physical strength. I know God is my healer and I know it takes faith to believe but sometime I find myself crying out “Forgive me Lord, please help my unbelief.
When our bodies fail us and we are unable to do as we desire, it is easy to become depressed. That’s when I encourage myself by going to the word and just reading about God and his plan for healing and meeting my needs.
I guess you have never found yourself in this position or you don’t want to let others know that you are weak and need help. Well, I think it is healthy to be honest before God and cry out “I am weak but thou art strong, Jesus keep me from all wrong, I’ll be satisfied as long, As I walk let me walk close to thee.” Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it Jesus is my plea (humble plea), Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.”
Then, God’s word cries out to me and I’m so glad I have hid his word away in my heart. I thank my wonderful parents, teachers, preachers, etc. that taught me to come to God’s word in these times.
You know Jesus is our everything as we find him throughout the Bible.
Look with me at a few verses.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loves us. Romans 8:37
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John 15:7
So, this week I have been crying out with my wife “Lord we ask you for healing.”
And the Bible says in Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Thank you God for your word, I stand on your promises today doubting not. Lord, may I walk close to thee this day in Jesus name I pray.
1John 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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Friday, February 02, 2007
Our Promise Is Realized Through Faith #462
SURFING WITH JESUS #462020107
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
OUR PROMISE IS REALIZED THROUGH FAITH
Romans 4:18-25 (KJV)
18Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, so shall thy seed be. 19And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: 20He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
Abraham set the perfect example of realizing his promise as he exercised his faith in God. We receive Christ through this same act of faith as we repent of our sins and ask forgiveness and accept him as our Lord and Savior and soon coming King.
Are you in need of God’s touch for your body, your marriage, your finances, your spiritual well being? Will you against all hope believe in God to perform all he has promised you today? Will you cast off all unbelief; be strong in faith, and give God glory as he performs all he has promised you?
Being fully persuaded Abraham believed God. Will you allow righteousness to be imputed to you because you believe God? Lord help our unbelief, help us to be strong in faith as we trust you to lead us, guide us, and direct us into all truth. May we do whatsoever our hands find to do with all our might and be strong in you as we share your love with others today. May we lift you up in Jesus name I pray. To you alone be the glory.
1John 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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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
OUR PROMISE IS REALIZED THROUGH FAITH
Romans 4:18-25 (KJV)
18Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, so shall thy seed be. 19And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: 20He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
Abraham set the perfect example of realizing his promise as he exercised his faith in God. We receive Christ through this same act of faith as we repent of our sins and ask forgiveness and accept him as our Lord and Savior and soon coming King.
Are you in need of God’s touch for your body, your marriage, your finances, your spiritual well being? Will you against all hope believe in God to perform all he has promised you today? Will you cast off all unbelief; be strong in faith, and give God glory as he performs all he has promised you?
Being fully persuaded Abraham believed God. Will you allow righteousness to be imputed to you because you believe God? Lord help our unbelief, help us to be strong in faith as we trust you to lead us, guide us, and direct us into all truth. May we do whatsoever our hands find to do with all our might and be strong in you as we share your love with others today. May we lift you up in Jesus name I pray. To you alone be the glory.
1John 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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Saturday, January 20, 2007
Nature of God #461
SURFING WITH JESUS #461012807
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
NATURE OF GOD
Yesterday I arose and was unable to work on writing because my computer has been down all week. I sat in my office looking out the window waiting for the time to go to the funeral home for the celebration service of one of our dear ladies Sister Reba whom God chose to carry home to glory. Outside I heard an owl hooting softly, I heard the neighborhood dogs barking, and I looked out my window and saw a woodpecker busy at work pecking away for nourishment.
All of this caught my attention and for a few minutes I was captivated by nature and looked at the handiwork of God as he provides for the needs of all creation. This beautiful little bird was braving the morning chill and basking in the sunshine that God was providing. What harmony I beheld as nature took its course. It was like music to my ears as I listened and watched. What contentment each of these creations demonstrated. I thought, isn’t our God wonderful!
This was a wonderful start of my day. I thought Lord; teach us to take time to enjoy you and all creation each day. I believe that regardless of the circumstances we face each morning if we will just take a moment and enjoy God we will have an enriched day. As you have your morning coffee or tea; take time to receive of the Lord the strength for the day.
Just think you can talk to the Lord about anything. His lines of communication are completely open. He is ready to forgive you if you need forgiveness, he is ready to heal you, he is ready to lead you and he is ready to listen to you. Take time for God, take time to listen to him as he directs your steps today. Take courage as meditate on Psalm 130:5 this week. “I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Guess what? My little woodpecker just arrived again and his head is bobbing away as I write. Have a good day in Jesus
1John 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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NATURE OF GOD
Yesterday I arose and was unable to work on writing because my computer has been down all week. I sat in my office looking out the window waiting for the time to go to the funeral home for the celebration service of one of our dear ladies Sister Reba whom God chose to carry home to glory. Outside I heard an owl hooting softly, I heard the neighborhood dogs barking, and I looked out my window and saw a woodpecker busy at work pecking away for nourishment.
All of this caught my attention and for a few minutes I was captivated by nature and looked at the handiwork of God as he provides for the needs of all creation. This beautiful little bird was braving the morning chill and basking in the sunshine that God was providing. What harmony I beheld as nature took its course. It was like music to my ears as I listened and watched. What contentment each of these creations demonstrated. I thought, isn’t our God wonderful!
This was a wonderful start of my day. I thought Lord; teach us to take time to enjoy you and all creation each day. I believe that regardless of the circumstances we face each morning if we will just take a moment and enjoy God we will have an enriched day. As you have your morning coffee or tea; take time to receive of the Lord the strength for the day.
Just think you can talk to the Lord about anything. His lines of communication are completely open. He is ready to forgive you if you need forgiveness, he is ready to heal you, he is ready to lead you and he is ready to listen to you. Take time for God, take time to listen to him as he directs your steps today. Take courage as meditate on Psalm 130:5 this week. “I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Guess what? My little woodpecker just arrived again and his head is bobbing away as I write. Have a good day in Jesus
1John 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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Lord Give Us That We Need Today #460
SURFING WITH JESUS #460011907
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com .
LORD GIVE US THAT WE HAVE NEED OF TODAY
Hum! Have you ever woke up in the morning and simply said” Lord what do I have need of today?” As I think about writing each week I continually ask the Lord to give me something you as a very diverse reading audience need to hear to help you in life’s journey today. Sometimes it clicks right away and sometimes I have to wait on the Lord.
The song says, “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall rise up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint, teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait.”
These are powerful words that strike the heart and will give us strength when we practice it in our lives each day. Join me in the word for a moment. Psalm 40
1I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
2He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set
my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
This makes me want to sing, “Look what the Lord has done.” God is so
wonderful! He picks us up, puts our feet on a solid rock, and establishes our goings. I often wonder how anyone can fail to see God. I want to sing a new song to him and have a continual praise unto him as he feeds me with his love and care. Thank you Lord for I am blessed to know you as my Lord and Savior and soon coming King. To God be the glory in this world and in the world to come. Amen.
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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My sole desire as I write is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share
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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com .
LORD GIVE US THAT WE HAVE NEED OF TODAY
Hum! Have you ever woke up in the morning and simply said” Lord what do I have need of today?” As I think about writing each week I continually ask the Lord to give me something you as a very diverse reading audience need to hear to help you in life’s journey today. Sometimes it clicks right away and sometimes I have to wait on the Lord.
The song says, “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall rise up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint, teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait.”
These are powerful words that strike the heart and will give us strength when we practice it in our lives each day. Join me in the word for a moment. Psalm 40
1I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
2He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set
my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
This makes me want to sing, “Look what the Lord has done.” God is so
wonderful! He picks us up, puts our feet on a solid rock, and establishes our goings. I often wonder how anyone can fail to see God. I want to sing a new song to him and have a continual praise unto him as he feeds me with his love and care. Thank you Lord for I am blessed to know you as my Lord and Savior and soon coming King. To God be the glory in this world and in the world to come. Amen.
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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Wednesday, January 10, 2007
GIVING TO THE NEEDY #459
GIVING TO THE NEEDY #459011107
Matthew 6:1-4
1Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
3But when thou doest alms let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
There are hurting people everywhere. What a great opportunity there is to show the love of Jesus when we are able to help those in need. When we think of giving to the needy we think of giving of things such as food clothing and shelter. This is vital and important but we also need to give of ourselves and time to assist those God entrust us with each day.
Many businesses and individuals today are willing to give as long as they receive publicity and proper credit. But the Bible teaches us to give with the right heart and in the right way even if we never receive any earthly reward or credit.
When one gives from the heart they don’t need it published in the media and they don’t need a big thank you card; one simply provides the need because it is the right thing to do and goes on their way with or without fanfare.
What a thrill it is to follow this principal and allow God to bless us openly. It is God that has given to us that we may give to others. God’s reward is greater than any halo man may give us or any words he may bestow upon us.
So, when you give; rejoice in the Lord and allow Him to reward you as he continues to bless you and provide for your needs each day. Oh! What a God He is! His rewards are beyond measure.
Matthew 6:1-4
1Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
3But when thou doest alms let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
There are hurting people everywhere. What a great opportunity there is to show the love of Jesus when we are able to help those in need. When we think of giving to the needy we think of giving of things such as food clothing and shelter. This is vital and important but we also need to give of ourselves and time to assist those God entrust us with each day.
Many businesses and individuals today are willing to give as long as they receive publicity and proper credit. But the Bible teaches us to give with the right heart and in the right way even if we never receive any earthly reward or credit.
When one gives from the heart they don’t need it published in the media and they don’t need a big thank you card; one simply provides the need because it is the right thing to do and goes on their way with or without fanfare.
What a thrill it is to follow this principal and allow God to bless us openly. It is God that has given to us that we may give to others. God’s reward is greater than any halo man may give us or any words he may bestow upon us.
So, when you give; rejoice in the Lord and allow Him to reward you as he continues to bless you and provide for your needs each day. Oh! What a God He is! His rewards are beyond measure.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Be The Apple Of God's Eye In 2007 #458
SURFING WITH JESUS # 458123106
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
BE THE APPLE OF GOD’S EYE IN 2007
A few years ago, a group of salesmen went to regional sales convention in Chicago. The convention lasted all week, and all the salesmen had assured their wives that they would be home in plenty of time for Friday night's dinner.
As they hurried to the airport to catch their return flight, they rushed down the airport's corridor with their briefcases in hand. In their rush, one of these salesmen inadvertently kicked over a table, which held a display of apples. Apples flew everywhere. Without stopping or looking back, they all continued running so they would make their plane.
All but one; he stopped after running a few more yards, took a deep breath, and experienced a twinge of compassion for the girl whose apple stand had been overturned. He told his buddies to go on without him, waved goodbye, told one of them to call his wife when they arrived at their home destination and explain his taking a later flight. Then he returned to the terminal where the apples were all over the terminal floor.
He was glad he did. The 16-year-old girl running the apple cart was totally blind. She was softly crying, tears running down her cheeks in frustration, and at the same time helplessly groping for her spilled produce as the crowd swirled about her, no one stopping and no one to care for her plight.
The salesman knelt on the floor with her, gathered up the apples, put them back on the table and helped organize her display. As he did this, he noticed that many of the apples had become battered and bruised; these he set aside in another basket. When he had finished, he pulled out his wallet and said to the girl, "Here, please take this $40 for the damage we did.
Are you okay?" She nodded through her tears. He continued on with, "I hope we didn't spoil your day too badly." As the salesman started to walk away, the bewildered blind girl called out to him, "Mister..." He paused and turned to look back into those blind eyes. She continued, "Are you Jesus?"
He stopped in mid-stride, and he wondered. Then slowly he made his way to catch the later flight with that question burning and bouncing about in his soul: "Are you Jesus?" Do people mistake you for Jesus?
That's our call, is it not? To be so much like Jesus that people cannot tell the difference as we live and interact with a world (shopping, working, reacting to others that are serving us) that is blind to His love, life and grace.
If we claim to know Him, we should live, walk and act as He would. Knowing Him is more than simply quoting Scripture and going to church. It's actually living the Word as life unfolds day to day. You are the apple of His eye even though we, too, have been bruised by a fall. He stopped what He was doing and picked you and me up on a hill called Calvary and paid in full for our damaged fruit.
Let us live like we are worth the price He paid. Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.God bless you!
Our lives and the lives we touch will be enhanced as we accept the challenge to be seen as Jesus in all we do in 2007. May we share the love of Jesus each day of our new year and encourage souls to receive Christ as their Savior. Likewise, may we be an encouragement and help to fellow Christians as they continue their journey in God. Thanks for sharing with us Patty.
1John 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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What I Received For Christmas #457
SURFING WITH JESUS # 457123006
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
WHAT I RECEIVED FOR CHRISTMAS
Wow! I am blessed this year to have the knowledge of Jesus Christ. I know for sure that if I were to die today that I would be with Jesus because I have confessed my sins and he has forgiven me and he lives in my heart today.
It has been wonderful to see all the celebrations as we sing and rejoice about Jesus this month. There have been live nativity scenes, cantatas and plays, manager scenes and many other things that bring our thoughts to Jesus, which is what this season is all about. With all the commercialization to pump up sales using everything but Jesus it is refreshing to join family and friends in our homes and church and remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.
I know this may not be the day or date that Jesus was born but we don’t worship the date. We with the angels in heaven take time to rejoice that a Savior was born to take away the sins of the world and we are blessed to have this shared with us. It is a thrill to know God cared for us and shared His son Jesus with us.
Praise the Lord! I received many things for Christmas but the best gift is the love of God, and the love of my family, and friends. Things are good and I love them but being blessed to have all of my family together was the best gift. On Christmas day thanks to my nephew, my mother arrived from Ohio and is spending time with me as I write. Wow! This is a special treat; I never dreamed of having my mother in my home for Christmas. It’s been a long time since we spent Christmas together. Normally, we go see her on Thanksgiving and don’t fight the bad weather that she normally has in Ohio at Christmas time.
You know, God is so good to me; I don’t deserve all that he bestows upon me. I do thank Him for His love, His care, and His mercy. I don’t know why anyone would want to go a moment without Jesus in their heart. It makes me want to sing the kids song I was taught many years ago. “Into my heart, into my heart, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, Come in today, Come in to stay, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.” As I watch children sing the songs of Christmas, it is so precious to see them pouring their heart out to our Lord.
So, in closing, I say, thank you Lord for your blessings on me, thank you Lord for saving my soul, thank you Lord for making me whole, thank you Lord for my family and friends, thank you Lord for allowing me to minister and share your love with others. May I never forget to lift you higher as I praise and worship you in the days ahead? In the year ahead remember Jesus is the reason for the season, yes, every season. The right season for Jesus is every day, 365 days a year.
1John 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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WHAT I RECEIVED FOR CHRISTMAS
Wow! I am blessed this year to have the knowledge of Jesus Christ. I know for sure that if I were to die today that I would be with Jesus because I have confessed my sins and he has forgiven me and he lives in my heart today.
It has been wonderful to see all the celebrations as we sing and rejoice about Jesus this month. There have been live nativity scenes, cantatas and plays, manager scenes and many other things that bring our thoughts to Jesus, which is what this season is all about. With all the commercialization to pump up sales using everything but Jesus it is refreshing to join family and friends in our homes and church and remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.
I know this may not be the day or date that Jesus was born but we don’t worship the date. We with the angels in heaven take time to rejoice that a Savior was born to take away the sins of the world and we are blessed to have this shared with us. It is a thrill to know God cared for us and shared His son Jesus with us.
Praise the Lord! I received many things for Christmas but the best gift is the love of God, and the love of my family, and friends. Things are good and I love them but being blessed to have all of my family together was the best gift. On Christmas day thanks to my nephew, my mother arrived from Ohio and is spending time with me as I write. Wow! This is a special treat; I never dreamed of having my mother in my home for Christmas. It’s been a long time since we spent Christmas together. Normally, we go see her on Thanksgiving and don’t fight the bad weather that she normally has in Ohio at Christmas time.
You know, God is so good to me; I don’t deserve all that he bestows upon me. I do thank Him for His love, His care, and His mercy. I don’t know why anyone would want to go a moment without Jesus in their heart. It makes me want to sing the kids song I was taught many years ago. “Into my heart, into my heart, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, Come in today, Come in to stay, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.” As I watch children sing the songs of Christmas, it is so precious to see them pouring their heart out to our Lord.
So, in closing, I say, thank you Lord for your blessings on me, thank you Lord for saving my soul, thank you Lord for making me whole, thank you Lord for my family and friends, thank you Lord for allowing me to minister and share your love with others. May I never forget to lift you higher as I praise and worship you in the days ahead? In the year ahead remember Jesus is the reason for the season, yes, every season. The right season for Jesus is every day, 365 days a year.
1John 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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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Is There A "W" In Christmas #456
SURFING WITH JESUS # 456121806
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
IS THERE A “W” IN CHRISTMAS
Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peacefulexperience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations...extensive cardwriting, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending
Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the preciousfamily moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas. My son,Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting season fora six year old. For weeks, he'd been memorizing songs for his school's"Winter Pageant." I didn't have the heart to tell him I'd be working thenight of the production. Unwilling to miss his shining moment, I spokewith his teacher. She assured me there'd be a dress rehearsal themorning of the presentation. All parents unable to attend thatevening were welcome to come then. Fortunately, Nicholasseemed happy with the compromise.
So, the morning of the dress rehearsal, I filed in ten minutes early,found a spot on the cafeteria floor and sat down. Around the room,I saw several other parents quietly scampering to their seats.
As I waited, the students were led into the room.
Each class, accompanied by their teacher, sat cross-legged on the floor.Then, each group, one by one, rose to perform their song.
Because the public school system had long stopped referring to theholiday as "Christmas," I didn't expect anything other than fun,commercial entertainment...songs of reindeer, Santa Claus, snowflakesand good cheer. So, when my son's class rose to sing, "Christmas Love,"I was slightly taken aback by its bold title.
Nicholas was aglow, as were all of his classmates, adorned in fuzzymittens, red sweaters, and bright snowcaps upon their heads. Thosein the front row - center stage - held up large letters, one by one,to spell out the title of the song.
As the class would sing, "C is for Christmas," a child would hold up theletter C. Then, "H is for Happy," and on and on, until each child holdingup his portion had presented the complete message, "Christmas Love."
The performance was going smoothly, until suddenly, we noticed her;a small, quiet, girl in the front row holding the letter "M" upside down -totally unaware her letter "M" appeared as a "W". The audience of 1stthrough 6th graders snickered at this little one's mistake. But she hadno idea they were laughing at her, so she stood tall, proudly holding her"W".
Although many teachers tried to shush the children, the laughtercontinued until the last letter was raised, and we all saw it together.A hush came over the audience and eyes began to widen. In that instant,we understood the reason we were there, why we celebrated the holidayin the first place, why even in the chaos, there was a purpose for ourfestivities.
For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and clear:"CHRISTWAS LOVE" And, I believe, He still is!!!
God certainly does work in mysterious ways!!!
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS
Shared by Ed
1John 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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IS THERE A “W” IN CHRISTMAS
Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peacefulexperience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations...extensive cardwriting, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending
Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the preciousfamily moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas. My son,Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting season fora six year old. For weeks, he'd been memorizing songs for his school's"Winter Pageant." I didn't have the heart to tell him I'd be working thenight of the production. Unwilling to miss his shining moment, I spokewith his teacher. She assured me there'd be a dress rehearsal themorning of the presentation. All parents unable to attend thatevening were welcome to come then. Fortunately, Nicholasseemed happy with the compromise.
So, the morning of the dress rehearsal, I filed in ten minutes early,found a spot on the cafeteria floor and sat down. Around the room,I saw several other parents quietly scampering to their seats.
As I waited, the students were led into the room.
Each class, accompanied by their teacher, sat cross-legged on the floor.Then, each group, one by one, rose to perform their song.
Because the public school system had long stopped referring to theholiday as "Christmas," I didn't expect anything other than fun,commercial entertainment...songs of reindeer, Santa Claus, snowflakesand good cheer. So, when my son's class rose to sing, "Christmas Love,"I was slightly taken aback by its bold title.
Nicholas was aglow, as were all of his classmates, adorned in fuzzymittens, red sweaters, and bright snowcaps upon their heads. Thosein the front row - center stage - held up large letters, one by one,to spell out the title of the song.
As the class would sing, "C is for Christmas," a child would hold up theletter C. Then, "H is for Happy," and on and on, until each child holdingup his portion had presented the complete message, "Christmas Love."
The performance was going smoothly, until suddenly, we noticed her;a small, quiet, girl in the front row holding the letter "M" upside down -totally unaware her letter "M" appeared as a "W". The audience of 1stthrough 6th graders snickered at this little one's mistake. But she hadno idea they were laughing at her, so she stood tall, proudly holding her"W".
Although many teachers tried to shush the children, the laughtercontinued until the last letter was raised, and we all saw it together.A hush came over the audience and eyes began to widen. In that instant,we understood the reason we were there, why we celebrated the holidayin the first place, why even in the chaos, there was a purpose for ourfestivities.
For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and clear:"CHRISTWAS LOVE" And, I believe, He still is!!!
God certainly does work in mysterious ways!!!
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS
Shared by Ed
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com.
Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Bright Lights #455
SURFING WITH JESUS # 455121306
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
BRIGHT LIGHTS
This time of year everyone smiles as they look at the bright lights around our homes and our communities. These lights make everyone smile and beam from ear to ear. We are so happy that we tend to be kind and cheerful all month long. It is amazing how just a few lights can change our actions as we deal with people in crowded traffic and busy stores as we rush around to find that perfect gift to give to everyone.
As I ponder on this excitement I can only imagine how happy God is when he sees his children happy and excited about Jesus. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord, I pray we will share the story of Jesus and his love with this busy world in which we live.
Let me share a story that took place yesterday. My mother whom will be 85 next Monday went to the store to get some things for her home. During the busy time of day in her town her car broke down in the middle of the street. By the time she got out of her car two men jumped out and offered to help her. These men pushed her car out of the road and assisted her in getting her car towing service to come to help her. One of the men had to leave but the other one refused to leave her until help arrived.
In the next few minutes they began to talk and he ask if she went to church. She told him where she attended. Then, he went further and asks her if she knew Jesus. She told him she accepted Jesus in her heart when she was nine. In the midst of this entire struggle the bright lights continue to shine and everyone continues to be in a hurry but this young man took time to share Jesus. I’m so thankful my mother knows the Lord, but I’m excited that a total stranger took time for a little lady out in the cold with a need.
I like to imagine that if my mother had need of Jesus that the angels in heaven would have rejoiced and brighter lights than any on this earth would have burst forth because a soul was saved and returned to the Lord.
This was a great experience for this young man and my mother. I can only imagine this young man as he witnesses to someone else this Christmas season and he leads him or her to our Savior as they accept Jesus in their heart. I can feel the excitement and joy in the air as they rejoice together with a pure heart before God. In closing I pray you will be a bright light shinning for Jesus this Christmas season.
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com. Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
BRIGHT LIGHTS
This time of year everyone smiles as they look at the bright lights around our homes and our communities. These lights make everyone smile and beam from ear to ear. We are so happy that we tend to be kind and cheerful all month long. It is amazing how just a few lights can change our actions as we deal with people in crowded traffic and busy stores as we rush around to find that perfect gift to give to everyone.
As I ponder on this excitement I can only imagine how happy God is when he sees his children happy and excited about Jesus. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord, I pray we will share the story of Jesus and his love with this busy world in which we live.
Let me share a story that took place yesterday. My mother whom will be 85 next Monday went to the store to get some things for her home. During the busy time of day in her town her car broke down in the middle of the street. By the time she got out of her car two men jumped out and offered to help her. These men pushed her car out of the road and assisted her in getting her car towing service to come to help her. One of the men had to leave but the other one refused to leave her until help arrived.
In the next few minutes they began to talk and he ask if she went to church. She told him where she attended. Then, he went further and asks her if she knew Jesus. She told him she accepted Jesus in her heart when she was nine. In the midst of this entire struggle the bright lights continue to shine and everyone continues to be in a hurry but this young man took time to share Jesus. I’m so thankful my mother knows the Lord, but I’m excited that a total stranger took time for a little lady out in the cold with a need.
I like to imagine that if my mother had need of Jesus that the angels in heaven would have rejoiced and brighter lights than any on this earth would have burst forth because a soul was saved and returned to the Lord.
This was a great experience for this young man and my mother. I can only imagine this young man as he witnesses to someone else this Christmas season and he leads him or her to our Savior as they accept Jesus in their heart. I can feel the excitement and joy in the air as they rejoice together with a pure heart before God. In closing I pray you will be a bright light shinning for Jesus this Christmas season.
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com. Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
A New Beginning #454
SURFING WITH JESUS # 454120506
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
A NEW BEGINNING
Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ. This birth brought a new beginning to mankind; it would turn the world upside down. No event since the creation of man has ever had such a dynamic effect on this earth. God came to earth in the flesh and would be called Jesus. From this humble beginning in a lowly manager without fanfare in the city of Bethlehem a child came forth to bring redemption to all who would receive Him.
This child, soon to become a young man did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Man was looking for a King to set upon a throne to lead them and to reign. When King Herod heard these things he was troubled and demanded the chief priest and scribes tell him where Christ should be born.
When Herod saw he was mocked by the wise men not returning and telling him where the child was; he was angry and slew all the children in Bethlehem and the costal area that were under two years of age. Yes, Christ birth created quite a stir in our world and this was just the beginning of his impact to mankind.
Christ came to earth and fulfilled his purpose, as he became the sacrifice that would be acceptable to cover all our sins. Man would no longer continue to bring the animals as a sacrifice because Christ blood replaced this as he paid the price of redemption for lost man.
In this Christmas season, if you have not asked God to forgive you of your sins, you can receive the greatest gift ever offered to mankind by repenting and asking God to forgive you of your sins. Receive Christ into your heart and accept him as your Lord and Savior. This new beginning in Christ will allow you to rejoice with the angels in heaven because a sinner has returned to God.
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com. Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
A NEW BEGINNING
Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ. This birth brought a new beginning to mankind; it would turn the world upside down. No event since the creation of man has ever had such a dynamic effect on this earth. God came to earth in the flesh and would be called Jesus. From this humble beginning in a lowly manager without fanfare in the city of Bethlehem a child came forth to bring redemption to all who would receive Him.
This child, soon to become a young man did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Man was looking for a King to set upon a throne to lead them and to reign. When King Herod heard these things he was troubled and demanded the chief priest and scribes tell him where Christ should be born.
When Herod saw he was mocked by the wise men not returning and telling him where the child was; he was angry and slew all the children in Bethlehem and the costal area that were under two years of age. Yes, Christ birth created quite a stir in our world and this was just the beginning of his impact to mankind.
Christ came to earth and fulfilled his purpose, as he became the sacrifice that would be acceptable to cover all our sins. Man would no longer continue to bring the animals as a sacrifice because Christ blood replaced this as he paid the price of redemption for lost man.
In this Christmas season, if you have not asked God to forgive you of your sins, you can receive the greatest gift ever offered to mankind by repenting and asking God to forgive you of your sins. Receive Christ into your heart and accept him as your Lord and Savior. This new beginning in Christ will allow you to rejoice with the angels in heaven because a sinner has returned to God.
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com. Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
A LETTER FROM GOD TO HIS CHILDREN #453
SURFING WITH JESUS
A LETTER FROM GOD TO HIS CHILDREN
Dear Children:
It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of you're predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival. Although I do appreciate being remembered anytime.
How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to celebrate My birth just, GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Now, having said that let Me go on.
If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santa’s and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all My followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town.
Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can & may remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching explaining who I am in relation to you & what each of our tasks were. If you have forgotten that one, look up John 15: 1 - 8.
If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it.
1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time.
2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them.
3. Instead of writing George complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up. It will be nice hearing from you again.
4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them.
5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.
6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile it could make the difference. Also, you might consider supporting the local Hot-Line: they talk with people like that every day.
7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a "Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families.
8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary, especially one who takes My love & Good News to those who have never heard My name. You may already know someone like that.
9. Here's a good one. There are individuals & whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them (and I suspect you don't) buy some food & a few gifts & give them to the Marines, the Salvation Army or some other charity that believes in Me & they will make the delivery for you.
10. Finally if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your actions that you are one of mine.
P.S. Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me & do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above & get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and remember, I LOVE YOU. Thanks to several of you for this one.
God’s love shown thru you is the greatest Christmas gift you can give to anyone. Remember, God is love and as you share his love you receive much more from him than you could ever give to someone you bless with your love.
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Sunday, November 19, 2006
TWO WOLVES #452
SURFING WITH JESUS # 452111806
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
TWO WOLVES
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Be thankful for the golden nuggets we can gain from our grandparents. Respect for our elderly will enhance our life as we learn from their experiences in life. These golden tidbits will keep us in line with God’s word and help us grow and be nurtured in His love.
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.
gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.
TWO WOLVES
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Be thankful for the golden nuggets we can gain from our grandparents. Respect for our elderly will enhance our life as we learn from their experiences in life. These golden tidbits will keep us in line with God’s word and help us grow and be nurtured in His love.
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr., 2355 Parkway Dr. SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
Subscribe or Unsubscribe at gene@SurfingwithJesus.com. http://www.SurfingwithJesus.com
Join us in prayer for all request received each week. My sole desire as I share is to uplift Christ, fellow Christians, and share the love of Jesus with others.
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