What Was Christmas For?

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55401022009

What Was Christmas For?

What was Christmas truly for, as on the Season we close that door?

As a New Year for all starts and the Christmas Season now departs.

Does the Christmas spirit depart, from each and every human heart?

As Christmas trim is tucked away, will the spirit in some hearts stay?

Was Christmas truly meant for this, for once a year to change gifts?

Especially within the hearts of us, who in The Savior place our trust?

Shouldn’t Christmas that we know, be His Light in us for all to show,

The Truth and life we have in Him, who came to dwell forever within?

Should not Christmas be a song, we sing in our hearts all year long?

As in our hearts we joyfully sing, to Jesus Christ, our Lord and King.

A song which should never leave, the heart of those who do believe,

Saved by Grace from this world, with that Christmas Song to herald.

A song we sing all year through, as The Spirit moves in me and you,

To be a light men need each day, not just thought of Christmas day,

Song and light, throughout the year, which every man needs to hear,

This, so men may see their need, that God’s message they will heed.

Some men desire Christmas in July, but, did you ever question why?

A time when gifts aren’t bought at all; could it be music to their soul?

Maybe the songs that they heard, moved their hearts to God’s Word,

With a message, when not ignored, could draw any soul to The Lord.

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Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.

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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2008 Has Come and Gone

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55301012009

2008 Has Come and Gone

What we did in Christ will last. Now, let us begin 2009 focused on continuing in Christ and complete all he places in our hands to do with vigor and might.

Happy New Year everyone! I fought as hard as I could to stay up and watch the new ball drop in New York and barely made it and then my party was in dream land.

Join me in the word as Nathan the prophet came unto David after he had gone in to Bathsheba and committed sin. This is a prayer for cleansing.

Psalm 51:1-12

1Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

2Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

3For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.

5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

7Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

8Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

9Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

11Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

David has done a great evil in his life but now he seeks forgiveness. As we begin 2009 may we come boldly before the throne of grace and seek God’s forgiveness of anything we have failed in or come short in and put it under His blood as we go forward in Him.

May we desire to be well-pleasing to God and seek him diligently as we face the days he grants us this year. I want to have joy and gladness as the Lord continually creates in me a clean heart and renews a right spirit.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.


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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Five Finger Prayer 552

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55212232008

Five Finger Prayer

1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'

2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

Think on these things as you hustle through this Christmas season.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST,
you have missed everything in the world.
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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Greetings and Merry Christmas to All #550

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55012182008

Greetings and Merry Christmas to All

I hope you are enjoying the joy that one experiences when they know

Jesus as their Lord and Savior in this Christmas season. It is

wonderful to hear the songs and watch the faces of everyone as they

busy themselves getting ready to have family time and enjoy the true

reason for the season.

Yes, Jesus is still the reason for the season. It’s time to share and

give love to one another but most all of to remember Jesus made the

season possible. I know, no one wants to agree on a date certain for

the birth of Jesus but in reality it would be great to celebrate his

birth everyday of the year.

Just think if everyone was as forgiving each day as they are this

season we would have such a wonderful world. I think we would have no

more wars, families would be at peace and divorces would never shatter

the little hearts of our children and mankind would be blessed beyond

measure.

Love is what makes the world go around. And the Bible tells us God is Love, and Love is of God. God loved us so much that he gave his only

begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Jesus is the best Christmas gift anyone can receive at anytime. Will

you accept Him as your gift today? The Bible says the angels in heaven

rejoice when one returns to God. I know I rejoice each time I hear or

see someone who has accepted this gift.

Yes, its Christmas time and when you know the Lord it’s a great day of

peace and joy and celebration.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST,
you have missed everything in the world.
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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Important Recall Notice #549

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54912032008

IMPORTANT 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 units 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. Next, 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. (Believers' 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.

GOD

Thank you for your attention!
Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall
notice and you may contact the Father any time by "knee mail". What a great gift for Christmas.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST,
you have missed everything in the world.

Have a Wonderful Day and May God Bless You Always

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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Pray, Aim High and Stay Focused #548

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54811242008

“Pray, Aim high and Stay focused”

There once was a man who had nothing for his family to eat. He had an old rifle and three bullets. So, he decided that he would go out hunting and kill some wild game for dinner. As he went down the road, he saw a rabbit. He shot at the rabbit and missed it. The rabbit ran away. Then he saw a squirrel and fired a shot at the squirrel and missed it. The squirrel disappeared into a hole in a cottonwood tree. As he went further, he saw a large wild 'Tom' turkey in the tree, but he had only one bullet remaining. A voice spoke to him and said,

'Pray first, aim high and stay focused.’

However, at the same time, he saw a deer which was a better kill. He brought the gun down and aimed at the deer. But, then he saw a rattlesnake between his legs about to bite him, so he naturally brought the gun down further to shoot the rattlesnake. Still, the voice said again to him, 'I said 'Pray, Aim high and Stay focused.'

So, the man decided to listen to God's voice.

He prayed, then aimed the gun high up in the tree and shot the wild turkey. The bullet bounced off the turkey and killed the deer. The handle fell off the gun and hit the snake in the head and killed it. And, when the gun had gone off, it knocked him into a pond. When he stood up to look around, he had fish in all his pockets, a dead deer and a turkey to eat for his family. The snake (Satan) was dead simply because the man listened to God.

Moral of the story:

Pray first before you do anything, aim and shoot high in your goals, and stay focused on God. Never let others discourage you concerning your past. The past is exactly that, 'the past.' Live every day one day at a time and remember that only God knows our future and that he will not! Put you through any more than you can bear.
Do not look to man for your blessings, but look to the doors that only He has prepared in advance for you in your favor.
Wait, be still and patient: keep God first and everything else will follow.

Our Lord says to be careful only about one thing-our relationship to Him.

A special thanks to one of our readers for sharing this.

Remember: 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 a Treat for this Veteran 547

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54711092008

What a Treat for this Veteran

I have been sick all weekend. My wife ask me on Saturday night did she need to prepare to take my place in our Sunday service. I told her it would probably be good for her to prepare. She said you can go though and be with us in service. Of course I said okay.

Upon arriving at church we opened up and I went to the grave yard with our youth to put flags on our fence and on Veterans graves. We rushed back in had Sunday School. Then, the youth and young people had a surprise for me.

What a treat, my Sunday School teacher had written a nice writing thanking me for serving my country. His wife and children sang and signed a song which was a blessing to all. It means so much to have this current generation to remember.

At the front of the church was a nice poster with pictures including my picture. Everyone signed the poster that gave me a special greeting. What a treat.

And there is more. My wife had gathered pictures from the time I was sworn into the Army and followed my path to Ft Knox to Vietnam to Ft Hood Texas where our son was born. Everyone said I was so skinny then. “Those were the days.”

Yes, this was a special day for me and this thank you will long be remembered.

Now, its your time, take time today to say thank you to a Veteran, it may be a friend, a neighbor, a uncle, grandpa, dad, sister, mother etc. It is very special to have some one say thank you.

Veterans Day is Tuesday November, 11, 2008. It is honored on the eleventh hour, the eleventh day, and the eleventh day of each year.

Remember: 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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True Word From Me 546

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54611052008

True Words From Me

It was October 1966; I was a newly wed of some 17 months. My wife and her mom and dad had brought me to the airport in Chattanooga, Tennessee for me to catch my first plane ride on my way to Viet Nam. It was now time to board and my wife was in tears and very emotional as was I. The stewardess asks what was wrong and I shared I was going to Viet Nam. She went to the pilot and came back and he said stay with her another 15 minutes, I’ll make up for it in flight.

This was a kindness that only a young soldier and his wife can really appreciate. This was a special thank you my wife and I will never forget. Did you know as we approach another Veterans Day in the USA the most important thing you can do for a soldier or a veteran and their family is to say thank you for serving.

Anytime I see a person serving our great nation I take time to say thank you for serving. Without these men and women you and I would not continue to have the freedoms we have as we are blessed to live in this great nation.

God has blessed our nation in so many ways and I want to take a moment to give honor, glory, and praise to our creator who makes all these things possible. America, we need to remember the Lord our God, our creator. In the days of our youth we called upon him and sought him as a nation. I am concerned as we have become a little older that we often fail to put him first in our activities and actions as a nation.

Why does this concern me? Because any nation that forgets God pays a price sooner or later. Look at Israel over the years, when they call upon God he is always there for them, when they turn away from him destruction has come their way.

America, stand up, stand up for Jesus in every way. This is the true way is continue to have God’s blessing on us as individuals and as a nation.

Remember: 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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Faith Can Move Mountains 545

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54510242008

Faith Can Move Mountains
(Author Unknown)

A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smokies built a new sanctuary on a piece of land willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the parking lot was inadequate for the size of the building. Until the church doubled the size of the parking lot, they would not be able to use the new sanctuary.

Unfortunately, the church with its undersized lot had used every inch of their land except for the mountain against which it had been built. In order to build more parking spaces, they would have to move the mountain out of the back yard. Undaunted, the pastor announced the next Sunday morning that he would meet that evening with all members who had "mountain moving faith." They would hold a prayer session asking God to remove the mountain from the back yard and to somehow provide enough money to have it paved and painted before the scheduled opening dedication service the following week. At the appointed time, 24 of the congregation's 300 members assembled for prayer. They prayed for nearly three hours. At ten o'clock the pastor said the final "Amen." "We'll open next Sunday as scheduled," he assured everyone. "God has never let us down before and I believe He will be faithful this time too."

The next morning as he was working in his study there came a loud knock at his door. When he called "come in," a rough looking construction foreman appeared, removing his hard hat as he entered. "Excuse me, Reverend. I'm from Acme Construction Company over in the next county. We're building a huge new shopping mall over there and we need some fill dirt. Would you be willing to sell us a chunk of that mountain behind the church? We'll pay you for the dirt we remove and pave all the exposed area free of charge, if we can have it right away. We can't do anything else until we get the dirt in and allow it to settle properly."

The little church was dedicated the next Sunday as originally planned and there were far more members with "mountain moving faith" on opening Sunday than there had been the previous week!

Would you have shown up for that prayer meeting? Some people say faith comes from miracles. But others know: MIRACLES COME FROM FAITH!

Remember:

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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Oh What a Beautiful Morning 544

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54410152008

Oh What a Beautiful Morning

Today as I headed to school I looked in my rearview mirror and the most beautiful full moon was starring right at me. When I got to school I mentioned it to another teacher who had beheld this beauty of God. You know it just makes you know that God is there and in control of our universe.

As I looked forward, the skies were just opening up as they arose over the mountain tops with pinks and blues and gray’s. I found myself saying thank you Jesus, you are so good. I thanked him for a good day at school yesterday and ask him for a good day today. I began to sing and pray and allow the Holy Ghost to just bless me as I followed an eighteen wheeler toward work.

With all the negatives that are going on in this world that we are bombarded with each day it is so nice to be at peace with ourselves and our Lord. As I pray for you each day I ask the Lord even now as you read to enjoy his presence and let him encourage you as you look around and see him there where you may be sitting.

When you have had it up to your ears with all that is going on around you, the radio, the TV, the voicemails, the text messages, simply turn them off and let God speak to you.

A few moments ago I was on lunch and went out to my truck to sit. As I sat a teacher came out with their class and walked up to a tree and said this is a maple. Take a leaf, now look at it and behold what we have studied. What is this called? What is this? For me I could see nothing but the handiwork of God.

What do you see today? Let it be God and allow him to lift you to heights about all you can imagine or comprehend. He loves you; tell him how much you love him as you lift your voice in adoration and praise. Oh! What a beautiful day as when we take time for ourselves and our Lord.

Remember:

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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The Beauty of Fall

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54310102008

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The Beauty of Fall

Wow! It seems like fall is passing by quickly and yet it just began. I guess that’s the way it is as you get older. I never tire seeing the leaves change and the beautiful colors God gives us with his paint brush.

God is so good to us and as the fall of this old world continues to change its leaves, I want to behold the majesty and beauty of our magnificent God. Life has plenty of leaves that fall but that’s okay because we as Christians have placed every leaf in his hands.

Everyone is worried about our economy and talking more and more about the depression and the recessions we have gone thru before. As we study the word of God we know many events are to take place before Christ return. However, it’s at these times we need to lift up our heads and know that our King, the King of Kings is continuing to prepare us a home. These events just draw us closer to his coming. Wow! No more aches and pains, no more economies to rise or fall, no more elections and lies from those who fill our airways with poison.

In the midst of this my precious ones, look in God’s word, in the end we win but “until then my heart will go on singing, until then with joy, I’ll tarry on, until the day mine eyes behold that city, until the day God calls me home.”

Psalm 121

1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

2My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will

not slumber.

4Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.

6The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

7The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

8The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this

time forth, and even for evermore.

I hope these words will help you take a look at the fall physically and spiritually and know that God is God and his word will endure throughout all generations. Be faithful until the end of the way. It will be worth it all to him say well done thou good and faithful servant.

Remember:

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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Weekly Chores 542

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54210092008

WEEKLY CHORES

Monday
Wash Day
Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so I may serve
you with perfect humility through the week ahead.

Tuesday
Ironing Day
Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I have collected through the years so that I may see the beauty in others.

Wednesday
Mending Day
O God, help me mend my ways so I will not set a bad example for others.

Thursday
Cleaning Day
Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart.

Friday
Shopping Day
O God, give me the grace to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal
happiness for myself and all others in need of love.

Saturday
Cooking Day
Help me, my Saviour, to brew a big kettle of brotherly love and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human kindness.

Sunday
The Lord's Day
O God, I have prepared my house for you. Please come into my heart so I may spend the day and the rest of my life in your presence.

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Remember:
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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