Dewey's Daily Cup

Dear Family of our Lord Jesus Christ,

How are you this day?

Be Obedient, and God will take care of the rest. Pastor Leonard Navarre AMEN!

God has impressed these three things to me: Be Obedient, be consistent and do not walk out of my favor, says the Lord. AMEN!

By the way go to our web site and read the article by the late David Wilkerson on God’s favor.

God’s throne is established on His authority. God’s authority represents God Himself. God alone is authority in all things; all the authorities of the earth are instituted by God. It is therefore important for us who desire to serve God to know the authority of God. WOW! What words from Watchman Nee

This week on Dewey and Friends State Senator Bill Sharer joins Dewey to talk about the state of the state

So blessed to have the Senator

With us a true man of God who stands in the gap for God at the Roundhouse we need more like him Dewey and friends Sat night 6pm KAZQ Ch 32

We are so blessed to have the opportunity to have our TV Ministry each
week on KAZQ Ch 32. We thank Pastor’s Ray Franks and Brenton Franks for this opportunity and also we thank the Lord for the opportunity to have our Radio Ministry on KDAZ AM 730 each Monday at noon. Thank you to Annette Garcia and Dan Rosecrans for hosting us.FGGAM is being so blessed by people surrounding us in support. Support in so many ways, prayer, contributing writings to our web site which is gaining more visitors each day, nearly 3,000 folks since Feb 1st. The web site with it’s postings, video’s, audio is now the number one news site for Christians in New Mexico. We also have been having more people make love offering’s to the ministry. We are so thankful for that! Amen! Unfortunately it does take money to do what we are doing! LOL LOL! Paying for services that we use to bring forth the work God has assigned us to do. This week has been a very busy week on the counseling front. We are seeing many miracles as we travel the streets for Jesus. It seems we hear from more folks every week.

What I would like you to do this day is visit www.fggam.org and soak in all the news and inspiration that awaits you at our web site. Go see what God has done and is doing! AMEN! There is not a web site quite like FGGAM! For God’s Glory Alone!!!!!!!!!!!

I thank my Brother Pastor Paul Holt for all he does on our web site! God has given Pastor Paul Holt so many Godly talents for Kingdom building! AMEN!

The following devotional so fits these days, as we get reports of men falling to sin……….

April 5, 2013. I just finished three days totally alone in the mountains of west Texas. I was seeking answers from the Lord. There were no distractions competing for my attention. The old hymn “Take Time to Be Holy” played in my mind. The beginning lyrics are “Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word.” God met me, answered my questions, giving new life-giving revelation. While viewing a particular mountain, God began to speak His desire for our church. Great peace came with an excitement about our future in Him.

1 Peter 1:15-16 (NASB) “But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.”Ras Robinson

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April 5, 2013. My desire for you is to live on the top side of all I have called you to be. Stay on guard and don’t allow yourself to slide around into the underbelly of living. There have been some things you have felt you have to do to gain My approval. You are right, but they are not what you think they are. To please Me is to believe Me. When you believe Me, you trust and obey Me. My precious one, I always am out for your best interest.

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Bev Robinson

Excellent devotional by Ras and Bev. I have talked to Ras more than once and really appreciate their Ministry. Sharon and I give financially to it every month and encourage you to pray on that also.

As I prepare to do the TV News on KAZQ CH 32 this morning, I want to ask you to pray for FGGAM, myself, Sharon, Pastor Paul Holt and his wife Josie and our kid’s. Also for all those who are supporting the work that the Lord Jesus Christ has assigned us. Acts 20:24 is my life verse: My life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus.

In closing I bring you this wonderful devotional from Pastor Leonard Navarre
who posted it ealier this week at www.fggam.org

Who are you pleasing?
by Pastor Leonard Navarre
It is my prayer for each and every one of us that these few moments together will be a time of encouragement but also a time to challenge each one of us to walk more faithfully with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Several years ago I heard the story of a young brilliant concert pianist. He was giving his first professional performance of his career. As he play skillfully and brilliantly the audience sat in rapt attention, absorbing every note. Finally at the end of a magnificient performance the audience exploded in a standing ovation. In the midst of the ovation the young pianist left the stage shoulders downcast, crest fallen and dejected.

The stage manager came to him full of congratulations and praise but the young musician remained despondent. “I am no good” the young man exclaimed. “It was a failure”. The stage manager responded, “nonsense. It was tremendous, everyone is on their feet and applauding, except for just one old man.” The young concert pianist replied, “yes, but that old man is my piano teacher.”

This story should remind us that our service to Jesus Christ is to be motivated by one factor and one factor alone; Our love for the Master, His Word and His approval. For there are many in their Christian walk, who look for and seek the approval of men and those around them. For you see, society wants and measures success by power, position, prestige and numbers. They seem to say if you dress just so, drive this make of car, join the right health club, live in the right part of town, or are seen by just the right people you will be considered accepted and “in”.

However, we must remember the words of Jesus. He said, if there are any of us who desire to be “great” in the kingdom of God, we must become a slave, a servant to others. God is not looking for the right address, or the right clothes in the latest styles, or even the right vocabulary. God’s eyes are searching for the right heart. His eyes are moving to and fro throughout the world looking for those who want to be a servant.

Remember, in John 13 that Jesus told his disciples that if He was willing to be a servant by washing their feet that their greatest desire should be to serve one another.

Therefore, in our obedience, our worship and our service the applause and approval of men really means nothing. Only what Jesus says will be the deciding factor. Under the threat of imprisonment, the apostle Peter responds in Acts 5:29, “we must obey God rather than men.”

So as we travel this highway called life under the umbrella of Christianity, we must remember that “the master is in the audience.” As Christians we are called to follow the Master, Jesus Christ. Yes, not even the government, when it goes against our Lord Jesus or God’s Holy Word. We are not to follow man-made traditions, philosophies or even religions. As Christians we are called to listen and follow ONE voice. The Master!

So, here’s your Bible Boost for today.

1Th 2:4 “but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.”

Pastor Leonard Navarre
Valley View Christian Church, Edgewood, NM
“encouraging you to walk and live seeking the approval of God rather than men.”

Thank you brother Leonard a great supporter of FGGAM! PRAISE GOD!

For God’s Glory Alone in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, Dewey Sharon and family

PS if you find that the ministry is helping you in your daily walk with Jesus Christ would you consider a love offering, becoming one of our partners? More details at www.fggam.org

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Dewey Moede

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Dear Family of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Thank you for coming by for a CUP! We love you!

Love to write the CUP everyday to you! We are into the 16th year of the Daily CUP! PRAISE GOD!

As many of you know one of my favorite verses of the Bible is found at Proverbs 16:24..

Kind words are like honey to the soul and healthy for the body.

You can imagine then, how I felt when this letter to the Editor appeared in the Windom Newspaper,

my hometown paper. www.windomnews.com It is written by my Dear friend Paul Dokken.

Moede’s infectious enthusiasm shines through in his Daily Cup

Moede’s infectious enthusiasm shines through in his Daily Cup As a graduate of Windom’s Class of 1973, I have been following the work of Windom native, Pastor Dewey Moede. Dewey has made quite a name in the southwestern United States as a radio and TV personality. He offers the perfect opportunity to begin your day with a wonderful devotional called Dewey’s Daily Cup. Dewey’s enthusiasm for the Lord is infectious. You can check it out for yourself at: “For God’s Glory Alone Ministries.” It is a fun website and has frequent news about many Windomites.   - Paul Dokken Harrisburg, SD For God’s Glory Alone Paul! Then this showed up in my mail box………. It’s true. Blessings to you and Sharon my friend, Keep up that enthusiasm for the Lord. It’s contagious! God bless. Pastor Don and Dorothy Kimbro It is the enthusiasm that God has placed in me! It’s all about God! God wants a team not a fan club! AMEN! For God’s Glory Alone! AMEN! Let us tell His story! It’s an enthusiasm based on God’s Word! It’s the story we all need to tell in the market place! AMEN! Yesterday I had four counseling sessions. They were all blessed by God. Yesterday God also had me meet several other people that I did not know I was to meet, but God put me in their path. It was a day to share God’s promises with people. God has made over 3,500 promises to us and never breaks a promises He is God. My testimony to you is that God sets us free……FREE! No bondage to man and the ways of this world! It is the most beautiful thing ever! You will feel like you are floating on air!!!!! Yesterday, I said to God who would be meeting all these folks you have sent me to meet if I was not here, He said, that is why I called you. So then I thought of all the folks that we, the Body of Christ, are missing. FGGAM is a Church with no walls, walking and driving the streets for Jesus Christ!! AMEN! One lady yesterday was on her cell phone on the sidewalk and I could hear her say, “I don’t want to get my hopes up!” God has me say right there to her, “Young lady you have every right in our Lord to have your hopes HIGH IN HIM! She looked at me and said, “Thank you sir!”. I said, “Young lady God loves you and wants to give you to have the desires of your heart! Then I heard you hubby or boyfriend on the phone say, “That’s right Hon!” Now that is a divine appointment by God. I am finding this happening more and more everyday I call this Freedom in our Lord, turning our whole life over to him and doing what He wants us to do each day instead of what we want to do. When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, the Spirit will carry us through the day to say and do the work of God! AMEN! This is why you and me are here on earth! For heavens sake! If a church does not care about people far from God then they do not care about the Gospel! Right now I am dealing with many on drugs. Also relapses. Please pray over this. Pray for those Parents whose hearts are broken. This is from Chuck Swindol………… Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 Did you know that worry erases the promises of God from your mind? Jesus implies this when He says, “You of little faith! Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?'” (Matthew 6:30–31). The promise of God is that He will not allow His children to beg bread. He will care for our needs and that’s the promise you can claim. Since He took care of our greatest need at Calvary by giving us Christ, then you can be sure He will take care of everything else He considers important for us. Darlene Quiring is with us once again today sharing on the Will of God……… Romans 12:1-2 tells us the steps of how to know God’s will for your life: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” The very first verse in this passage tells us we are to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to God. A sacrifice was a very common part of worship among the Old Testament Israelites. Sacrifices were offered to God for a variety of reasons, but the sacrifice must contain blood. Is it any wonder, then, that the ultimate sacrifice which was Jesus on the cross, would naturally shed blood for the atonement of sins? Because He offered His body as a sacrificial offering for the reconciliation between God and the children of God, we too should offer our bodies as a sacrifice. He showered His mercy upon us by giving us His Son. There is no better sacrifice than for us to offer ourselves to God. This includes surrendering our lives, both spiritual and physical, to Almighty God, who is Creator over us all. Hebrews 13:21 says that Jesus will “equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever.” Next, we are NOT to conform to the pattern of this world. The dictionary defines conform as “to be in agreement or accord.” That means we must turn our backs on what the world may offer us that is not in accordance with the Word of God, especially if the world is condoning blatant sin which God would not want us to participate in. And, we should be transformed which means to change the nature, function, or condition of, by the renewing of our minds. When something is renewed, we bring it into being, we restore, regain, or replenish. When we have done all of this, the Scripture says we will be able to test and approve what is God’s will. We will know His good and perfect will. His perfect will is what He ordains for our lives, but if we miss the mark on His perfect will, He does not throw us away as misfits. Rather, if we choose his pleasing will, we are making the second choice God will condone. The last choice is pleasing to God. He would rather His perfect will be established, but because of His abundant love for us, we are still loved and desired as His children. The steps to know God’s will for your life from the Romans 12:1-2 are: surrendering our lives, not conforming to what the world offers; and renewal of our minds so we will be transformed. To renew our minds, we study God’s Word to know Him better, to learn His laws and precepts. We are then transformed into being more Christ-like. Not conforming to the world is not easy especially since we are raised in the world, and there is so much pressure from family, friends, etc., to live life as they live it. It takes prayer and perseverance to turn our backs on the world when we know it is wrong. We must love God with all our heart, soul, and mind in order to make that change. Surrendering is not easily attained because surrender means to give up control. Many of us feel we have lost ourselves if we give up control. Yet, the Word says in Matthew 10:39, “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” It is best to ask the Holy Spirit to guide and direct you. Also, another way to know God’s will for your life is to listen to that still small voice inside of you. The burden of the call upon your life will outweigh your ambitions which you have established. If the Lord wants you to do a specific work for Him, He will give you a burden for that work. Your heart will keep drawing you to that specific task or work. As the day draws closer for you to accomplish and know God’s will for your life, your burden will become heavier to accomplish it. If you run away from God’s will, you will always go back because the burden will not go away. The burden also has love attached. And, of course, when we pray for His will to be made known in our lives, He will tell us. As Psalm 143:10 says, “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Thank you for sharing Darlene! God Bless you always! In the Love of our Lord Jesus Christ, Dewey Sharon and Family Visit us today! www.fggam.org If you would like to support the much needed work of For God’s Glory Alone Ministries, Dewey Moede, and Dewey’s Daily Cup please consider giving a financial gift. You can securely give by clicking on this link- http://www.fggam.org/donate.html then scroll down the page to securely give through PayPal. Be assured my friends, your gift will be of the greatest help in furthering the ministry work the Lord has laid upon us to carry out in His Holy Name. Thank you, Dewey Moede If you have friends or family you think would like to share a daily cup of inspirational coffee with Dewey please forward this email and encourage them to join Dewey’s Daily Cup. All they have to do is send an email saying “Sign me up!” to radiodewey. If you do not wish to be on this email list please kindly inform Dewey by sending him an email titled REMOVE at radiodewey@aol.com – we will take you off this email list asap

Dear family of our Lord Jesus Christ,

God Bless you and yours forever and ever! What did you hear from the Lord yesterday? After I read the CUP yesterday, I treasure our relationship even more. Take your shoes off now and stay awhile here at the CUP and pray over the writings today.

C. S. Lewis said this about friendship…………

“In friendship…we think we have chosen our peers. In reality a few years’ difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another…the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting–any of these chances might have kept us apart. But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking no chances. A secret master of ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples, “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,” can truly say to every group of Christian friends, “Ye have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another.” The friendship is not a reward for our discriminating and good taste in finding one another out. It is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others.”

Please go back to yesterday’s CUP at this time and read more on Godly friendship.
Godly friendship’s can kill a lot of evil in this world we live in. Remember satan does not like Godly friendship’s! Put on the Armour of God each day.

April 3, 2013. Jesus has water we know not of. The water Jesus gives causes the believer never to thirst again. Rather, that water becomes a forever river that flows from the throne of God within the believer’s heart. The woman lived in a dry, dusty and harsh city near Jacob’s well. She was so moved by the words of Jesus that she believed. She then led the men of her city to also believe. This living water can be yours every day as well. Are you dry and thirsty? Believe as she did.

John 4:13-14 (NASB) “But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life.” Ras Robinson

I may get an email about a CUP I posted weeks or days ago….this short but sweet reply by Alan Autry lifted my spirit today……….

Dear Family of our Lord Jesus Christ, > > > Thank you for stopping by for a CUP of encouragement! > > > I want to share with you this day more than ever, that God speaks to me in > my sleep, God show's me things. This started years ago but is now > increasing.Sharon says of late I have been in such a deep, deep sleep at > night. It is the peace of the Lord. What the Lord is telling me is to be > obedient, be absolutely obedient. The other thing He is stressing to me is > to keep walking for Him, keep on the path I have put before you, says the > Lord. He also is bringing me and Pastor Paul Holt closer together to be > watchman on the wall for Him and bringing our wives with us in doing this > work. I am seeing right before my eye's much of the results of the Lord's > work. I am trying not to get in the way! In this CUP I have posted on > standing in the gap for God, please read it. > > > PS If I could bottle it....I would give everyone a bottle, but it can be > found in your Bible! > > > > This message really touched me brother. God Bless and love you! Alan

Alan played Bubba in the TV series In The Heat Of the Night. Alan was a great help in our Lord to Actor Carol O'Conner in his relationship with Jesus and also supported Carol after the death of O'Conners son Hugh. He now makes Christian movies. WOW! They are dynamite! I encourage you to google Alan's name and watch his movies and support him and his wife in prayer as they go forth spreading the message of our Lord.

More emails............. 

Thank you once again for THE Cup !!! Everyday, the more I read, the more I learn, and even better, the more I enjoy…

I have a personal situation I’d like to ask your advice on… While considering if I should call you in person or ask via email such as this I got the ‘very distinct feeling’ that I should do this in electronic form so it could be shared with others, such as in THE Cup, as it may apply to many of our fellow Brothers & Sisters in today’s environment & I have NO doubt you have the answer and/or direction I need… To follow on that thought, maybe it might be a good idea if this type of helpful communication were provided (like a question & answer section, or “Dear Dewey”), in The Cup or on the web site in the future for all of us to share with each other…

Now my situation/question for you that you are more than welcome to share with all:

As you are well aware, recently YOU brought the LORD back into my life and I couldn’t be happier. Also, as you well know, I became unemployed a few months ago and am in search of employment. Due to physical disabilities I have applied for Social Security Disability since the limitations I have prevent me from a high number of opportunities and not many want to hire someone at 60 anymore not realizing the dedication and reliability most of us older folks offer in their employment. In a position of just having brought the LORD back into my life I still have A LOT of education I need to catch up on. My understanding is to serve the LORD and he will provide and that I shouldn’t be greedy for material possessions. This raises a ‘confusion’ for me as I don’t know if I should pray for help in my search for a limited income. I search not for financial ‘riches’. I am only in search for a limited amount of income to sustain my household and loved ones. Is it wrong of me to pray for help with employment or is this praying for material or earthly things that I shouldn’t be praying for? Don’t want to pray out of ‘greed’ but my family is my responsibility and don’t think that is ‘greed’. I actually pray that I might find work which would allow me income in excess of what I’m allowed under SS disability, (presuming I even get it), and that the pay structure could be manipulated to allow the excess be donated to such things as FGGAM and my Church in their work for “HIM”. Is this wrong ? I don’t think I’m praying out of greed but rather for “HIS” help in fulfilling my responsibilities to the family I promised to provide for. HELP !

rick stambaugh

LOVE U BROTHER !

rick

Here is my reply to Brother Rick………..

Rick, Excellent suggestion!

I have been praying for over an hour for God to give me the words to speak to you.

here is how we should pray……

Lord thank you for my life.

I hold onto all your promises in your Word.

Lord, I pray for a good Godly job that You will lead me to. I turn this job search over to you.

Jeremiah 29:11 says, For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you hope and a future.

I turn this job search over to YOU, God Almighty, I give it all to you.

I will have an attentive ear and spirit to hear you call me to my next job.

In the name of Jesus, AMEN! Thank YOU LORD!

Now we wait…Psalm 46:10 Be still and wait upon the Lord

If you have a question for me, just email it and I will answer you as the Lord leads, this is not of me, but of God. I will never post your question without your permission.

Right now we pray for Jobs for Gretchen, Stephanie, Natasha, and Rick

For all those looking for work Lord, we pray for a Godly job.

We pray for safe travel for Wannel Pate to go see Brandy and George who just moved.

We pray for the family that has had their loved one go back to drugs.

We continue to pray for Joseph who is dealing with much emotional hurt from childhood.

We pray for the Mark Doering family in the passing of their Mother. We rejoice in her going to heaven and we pray for strength and peace for the family here on earth! AMEN!

Please pray for 11 year old Jojola Baca missing since Monday after school
in Albuquerque.

One of the blessings that I have had in my life is getting to know Pastor Leonard Navarre

and many folks at Valley View Christian Church in Edgewood. Coming up on April 18th

I will have the blessing to teach their Men’s Bible study! This is the group of men who

donated the car window’s to daughter Gretchen after her’s were smashed out. Leonard

has poured so much love and Godly knowledge into me, it is impossible to put it into

words. So many in this congregation have dome the same to FGGAM. They are always

outside the walls of the Church helping so many in the Edgewood area. I told Leonard

when they opened the new addition it would not be long before they would have to build

on again. For those of you not from New Mexico, Edgewood has a population of 3,735.

Valley View is a shining light for all of us to learn from, it is drawing people into the

Kingdom. This Church has the favor of God upon it. I post a letter Lead Pastor

Brandon Shaffer sent to his flock yesterday……..read it and be encouraged. The

Church is not dead in America, We just have to make sure that our Church’s are in

the Will of God and our Preaching His Word and not our’s, that we are not compromising

the Word of God. Pastor’s need to make sure they are hearing God and not themselves.

I could do a whole seminar on this! LOL LOL As I have seen in my last 40 years

Churches in small towns like Edgewood flourish in the Lord and Churches struggle

and fail in small and large towns. I see Churches in large Cities flourish and also fail.

When I go to Preach or visit a Church I can feel right away in the Holy Spirit where

a Church is at in it’s relationship to the Lord. Another Church in a small Town, First

Baptist in Magdalena lead by Pastor Paul Holt is on fore for our Lord! WOW! In

Albuquerque when I am out and about, like most everyday I hear so many Godly

things about Legacy Church, Pastor Derek told me yesterday 867 water baptisms and

12,635 total attendance over Easter weekend! Legacy Church reaches beyond it’s

walls and into the community and state. If you would like to share about your Church

please send me an email and we will post it! For God’s Glory Alone!!!!!!!!!!!! AMEN!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Valley View Family,

I intended to write this yesterday but my mind was mush after such an amazing Easter. If you weren’t here, you missed an absolutely awesome experience.

As I’ve thought about Easter @ Valley View over the last few days I have really asked “what were the big wins?” Let me share a few.

#1: Transformation. Our Easter Services were capped off by watching a dad baptize his daughter. Personally, that is one of my greatest joys. But it tells me that true transformation is ongoing and happens in homes, marriages, workplaces & communities.

#2: The Crowd. This last Sunday 804 people worshipped with Valley View Christian Church. By far that is largest number of people we have ever had. What inspires me is that the 800 number could become normal very soon. That means more transformed lives for Jesus on an ongoing basis.

#3: Volunteers & Staff. I am so thankful for the number of people from Valley View who stepped up this weekend to make Sunday possible. There are really too many to thank individually. But for those of you who served in some way, “THANK YOU!” I’ve always said the best thing we have to offer after Jesus is our people.

#4: Sacrifice. When we’re crowded inside the parking lot is also crowded. We asked those who were able to park on the back lot. By the time I arrived Sunday morning there were more parked on that lot than anywhere else. I know it was small, but it shows me that y’all love those who are yet to find Jesus or call Valley View home enough to walk a little farther.

#5: Extending Invitations. The ‘sweet spot’ of Sunday for me was the number of people I met that told me they were here because someone invited them. I truly believe that ministries that thrive and grow do so because people invited their friends, relatives and co-workers to church. Meeting people who were invited by people was the highlight of my day.

Aside of the wins of Easter I also realize that we still have work to do for Jesus. There are still lives to be saved. Marriages still need to be repaired. So yesterday I started preparing for this coming Sunday. Even though Jesus has risen from the grave, we still live in a broken world. Lives, homes and marriages are in shambles. The world is in turmoil politically. Even worse, people are dying each day looking at a Christ-less eternity.
Therefore, I’m done looking back. Instead, I’m focused now on our ministry of helping people take NextSteps on their journey with Jesus. Right now I’m working on a message that will lay the groundwork for the next month. Sunday, we are beginning a new message series calledREBUILDING A BROKEN CULTURE, which is based on the book of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah, the servant of God discovered that nearly everything in Jerusalem was broken. However, what we find is that Nehemiah not only rebuilds the walls around Jerusalem, he guides people to rebuild their lives for God.

I believe the message of Nehemiah is timely for today. I hope and pray that you will join us Sunday (& every Sunday) as we look at what we can do to help people rebuild their lives.

Thanks for being such an awesome church.

Brandon

One of the things the Lord has us do at FGGAM is connect people with a Church and Pastor. If you are looking for a Church and to have a relationship with a Pastor and the Body of Christ, just contact me. We are doing this every week, guiding people back to the Church. We do it through prayer.

We are so blessed this morning to have Darlene Quiring from one of my favorite places in the World, Mt. Lake 

Minnesota with us..she writes on the Holy Spirit........may the Holy Spirit move in you as you read...............

The Holy Spirit is Love. The Holy Spirit is Life. The Holy Spirit... is God. "The Spirit of God made me and the breath of the Almighty has given me life." ( Job 33:4) God is Spirit. The third person of the Trinity, God Himself, the Spirit of Christ. The Holy Spirit is our breath, our Life, the reason for our existence. He is Love. He is active. Well, what does He do? He changes us. He transforms us. He teaches us. He brings us into a deeper relationship with God. Being God He can do this. He is Himself God, and God is Love. When we encounter the Holy Spirit in our lives, we encounter God's Love. Put another way, when we encounter God's Love we encounter God's Spirit. Experiencing this, by default, changes us.

Think about how afraid the apostles were after Jesus died. They stayed in the upper room hiding, afraid they would be killed too because they were followers of Christ. The Holy Spirit comes and everything changes. Now they are fearless, bold, unafraid. They now not only are brave enough to speak to the world about Christ, they also know what to say. The Holy Spirit has given them the words, the passion, the ability and the means to spread the good news of Jesus' life and death and resurrection. Literally, just a few minutes earlier these same men were afraid of their own shadow. Talk about power. This same power, this same Spirit is still here today. He's not a different Holy Spirit. He's the same one that the apostle's received at Pentecost. This same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives within us. He is no less powerful in us. Do you really believe that? Or do you perhaps think Jesus had a different Spirit than we do? He didn't. There is only One Holy Spirit. There is only One God and He's here to help us overcome our fears too and give us a new passion for living His Life.

This Spirit that gave Jesus life is the same Spirit that gives us life. But too often, we don't ask for this life. We ignore Him. We wonder why it feels like God doesn't help us but we don't ask Him too. God acts when we use our free will to invite Him into our lives but we don't do it. Why not? After all as it says in Galatians 5:22-23, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."Aren't we all looking for these things? This is not only what the Holy Spirit desires to give us, this is what He Himself is like. God gives us Himself, so that means He is loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, generous, faithful, gentle, and has control. He sounds great but we seem to avoid Him at all costs. We just don't want God in our lives when He's exactly what our lives were created for.

I once heard the Holy Spirit described in comparison to chocolate milk (bear with me a minute). When making a glass of chocolate milk - the chocolate is on the bottom - it's there, truly and fully and completely, but it's not being utilized to its full potential until it is stirred up. Once it is shaken up, everything changes. He's there, truly and fully and completely, but we don't utilize His gifts as we ought to. Sometimes we even forget that we have received Him. When we pray to God to unleash His Love within us, everything changes.

Yes the Holy Spirit may shake things up in your life but it's all good. When we come to know God in this personal way we realize that it's always good. The Holy Spirit is to be experienced. Just like the glass of chocolate milk, we don't make it to just stare at it. We are called to drink it, to enjoy it, to be nourished by it. The Spirit of God is not chocolate milk. The Spirit of God is Life itself - true Life, everlasting Life! In the Holy Spirit we "live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28), and we are called to live His Life to the full, not the way the world calls us to, but the way the Spirit does, guiding us to a Life of inner peace. We go through the routine of life, figuring we are living as Christians when really - there is so much more!

So let's not leave the Spirit sitting around at the bottom of our lives. Let's make Him a priority, let's stir Him up, even put Him first in our lives. Let's ask God for this grace. Let's give everything to the One who gave us everything - and still does today. God can breathe new life into us and give us a new enthusiasm. A fearless and powerful life of Love awaits us. Let's shake it up and let God release His Spirit into our lives in a New Way, Today.

Thank you for sharing Darlene! God Bless you and yours!

For God's Glory Alone in the Love of our Lord Jesus Christ, Dewey Sharon and Family

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