Dewey's Daily Cup

This report is from my Dear Friend in Windom, Minnesota, my hometown, Tera Cory Elness
Students gathered.
Hands joined.
United in prayer.
It’s a Beautiful Thing.
“See You At The Pole” National Day of Student-led prayer.
~September 23, 2015~
God, fill their hearts with all of You, empowering them to pour You out to all they will meet and encounter this day. Through their words and actions, may students and staff alike see Your goodness and grace. Surround them with Your strong arms of protection and comfort them in their worries.
May their eyes be open and their ears be alert to learning and the sound of Your voice. May each and every person inside these walls this day know that they are loved, and valued, and treasured.
This is the day You have made Lord, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Amen.
This picture was taken by Tera at the Windom Area Middle/High School. Thank you for sharing Tera, this story makes me weep tears of joy in our LORD! AMEN!
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From David Maddox: Persecution and Rainbows

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ To the contrary, ‘if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:14-21)
A SIGN AND A WONDER:
Last night as people were coming in for our home group they said that there was a rainbow over our house. One took a picture of it – and there it was – a sign and a wonder – an affirmation from the God who remembers and keeps His promises – evidence of His presence with us. WOW! Thank you Lord.

About David Maddox: After a legal career in both Texas and Arizona that spanned over 40 years as a civil litigator, God called David to leave his law practice and work full time as Discipleship Director for Time to Revive. That call is really the fruit of decades of prayer for revival and teaching God’s Word, writing discipleship materials and seeking to make disciples. David married Janet Whitehead in 1976 and they minister together from their Phoenix home. God has blessed them with four children and thus far seven grandchildren

This is from FGGAM Writer Shari Johnson……….
I did not write these, and I took the liberty to edit two of them. Numbers 8 and 9. Believing that Pastors are called by God, not self chosen; which probably Cary Schmidt (who wrote these 20) would agree. At least I hope.
Here are twenty things I believe are true about most pastors I know. I hope you will work together with your pastor for the good of the gospel!
1. He loves God and you a lot. (Be mindful.)
2. He is a painfully limited human being. (Be realistic.)
3. He probably has a pretty low view of his “performance”. (Be kind.)
4. He wishes he were a better preacher. (Be awake.)
5. He really does want God’s best for you and your family. (Be open-hearted.)
6. His work knows no time or locational boundaries. (Be patient.)
7. He hears much more negative information than positive. (Be encouraging.)
8. He wass called to a vocation in which few remain. (Be praying.)
9. He has a highly leadership-intensive call. (Be lead-able.)
10. He needs help. (Be available.)
11. His God-given vision is bigger than himself and the church. (Be faith-filled.)
12. He wants to personally meet all the needs, but knows he can’t. (Be understanding.)
13. He’s going to say some dumb things every now and then. (Be forgiving.)
14. His family is patient with you, so be patient with them. (Be conscientious.)
15. He is greatly encouraged by your faithfulness. (Be there.)
16. He is passionate for God’s Word to be made practical to you. (Be hungry.)
17. He longs for church to be your spiritual oasis. (Be loving.)
18. He dreams for your and your family’s spiritual health. (Be receptive.)
19. He needs to hear that you prayed for him. (Be interceding.)
20. He’s just a regular guy. (Be real.)
Original Link: http://caryschmidt.com/2014/02/20-things-you-should-know-about-your-pastor/
This is from Betty Fritz FGGAM Writer………
A friend of mine that I worked with for 24 years just lost her husband to a heart attack. My heart is aching for this lovely lady who lives her life for Christ. If mere words could ease her heartache I’d write a book full of them just for her.
This is not the first spouse this lady has seen laid to rest. Only a few short years ago, her first husband lost his life to cancer. We watched and were all amazed when she returned to work, visibly drained, but determined to make the best of a heartbreaking situation. She is an inspiration to all who know her.
After a while her smile returned and the weight finally lifted. Time passed and life was good again. Then she started seeing someone…. and it got even better. Not sure she was making the right decision and listening to everyone whose opinion mattered to her, she hesitated. In the end, she decided to go for it and accepted his proposal. Everyone at work was thrilled for her and glad she’d found happiness and love for a second time when many never seem to find true happiness in marriage no matter how many times they try.
I know the secret to her happiness is her love for the Lord. I never had a conversation with her that she didn’t mention her faith and how the Lord has blessed her. Family members and friends are important to have around to share our grief and help with the difficult decisions, but I know she’ll find her greatest strength in Him.
The following is a poem I wrote a while back and included in my book, Rhymes of the Times. I am dedicating it to my friend and hope it brings a blessing to anyone else who has lost a loved one.
They were sent to us for but a while,
to share our lives, a touch, a smile.
Now the time seems not enough.
We’ll always miss the ones we love.
The only solace we can find,
most important to keep in mind….
Death has freed them from all pain,
and through God’s grace, we’ll meet again.
If they were blind, now they see,
no longer bound like you and me.
All is well and deeply blessed,
who in His love are laid to rest.
Jesus was with His disciples in the place beyond the Jordan. Things in Jerusalem had gotten heated and the Jews had threatened to stone Him if He didn’t answer their questions as to who He was. Soon word came to Him from his friends, Mary and Martha that their brother, Lazarus, whom Jesus loved, was very sick.
Knowing that the illness was intended to glorify God, Jesus stayed where He was for two more days. Finally, He told His disciples that they must return because their friend Lazarus was sleeping and He must go and wake him. The disciples could not believe He was willing to return. “Master,” they said, “the Jews sought to stone you, and you want to go there again? If Lazarus is sleeping, he should be fine.”
Knowing they had misunderstood, Jesus said, “Lazarus is dead. Nevertheless, let us go unto him.”
Thomas said sarcastically to the other disciples, “Let’s also go, so we may die with him.”
Many of the Jews had come to the house of Mary and Martha to comfort them so Martha went to meet Him and told Him, “Lord, if thou had been here, my brother would not have died.”
Then Mary came also to meet him, followed by the Jews. She threw herself at His feet and said to him also, “If only you’d been here, my brother would not have died.”
Seeing her weeping and the Jews also weeping, Jesus groaned in the spirit and was troubled.
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
Jesus knows the sorrows of losing a loved one to death and it causes Him to weep with us. I think what causes Him to “groan in the spirit” though is the hurt of knowing that so many fail to get the meaning of His words in John 11:25…”I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.”

Dear FGGAM family, let us gather and pray for Pastor Larry Moss of LA Center, Kentucky. Many of you in New Mexico will remember Larry as the Pastor of Heights Cumberland for years. Larry became a mentor of mine when I became manager of KIIM Christian radio. Larry had a radio program on KKIM for nearly 35 years. He taught me much and was not afraid to correct me! What a man of God! I just got off the phone with Larry and he has been in the hospital 6 times since June. He had double bypass surgery on March 23rd of this year and has had one health problem after another since. Larry asks for your prayers for healing. He has been preaching for the 3 years he has been in Kentucky, but right now he is needed of healing………we pray healing over Brother Larry, complete healing for this man of God, in Jesus name, Amen.
This picture of me and Larry was taken at the KIIM 35th Anniversary which was held at Heights Cumberland in 2007 I believe.
Many have said that Larry is the Father of many preachers in New Mexico, he raised many to serve God! AMEN!
A GIANT MAN of FAITH! BOLD MAN of GOD! Not afraid to rebuke, but Larry is loving as anybody. God doesn’t make ’em any better than Larry Moss.