Dewey's Daily Cup

Dear KKIM family,

Sharon and I are praying for you all. We see your names everyday here on our email

address book. We pray over your names every time we write the Cup! It is 4:30am here in New Mexico and we are praying! Please pray for us. We love you all.

Share with each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

WOW! Sharon and I are really getting hit with allergies, as many here in New Mexico are. It has started early this year. It is so dry here………..KKIM’s Frank Haley reports…….

This is the driest start to a year since weather record-keeping began in Albuquerque, according to the National Weather Service.

A trace of rain fell twice in January and once in February, but none of it was enough to measure at the Weather Service rain gauge.

That is the first time Albuquerque has racked up zeroes for January and February since record-keeping began in 1892, according to Ed Polasko, who tracks winter precipitation for the Weather Service’s Albuquerque office.

The last measurable precipitation fell Dec. 26 � 0.17 inch. That makes 66 consecutive dry days. The Albuquerque record dry stretch was in 1902, when we went 108 days without measurable rain or snow from Jan. 31 to May 19.

The dry spell coincides with the late onset of La Ni�a, the Pacific Ocean pattern that tends to push the storm track to our north. That is exactly what has happened since December, Polasko said.

I am getting so much good feedback on KKIM news coverage. Frank Haley, Pastor’s Mark and Leonard do an outstanding job. I also want to thank all of those who keep feeding us news leads.

Don’t forget to DRINK THIS ENTIRE CUP! Jose our New Mexico Watchman has an update on Legislation at the Roundhouse and we also have a mailbag full!!

Here is an update on Gail………..I WANT TO PRAISE GOD FOR ALL THE ANSWERED PRAYER HERE AT THE CUP!!!!!

Dewey,

Wanted to pass on the gratitude and thank you’s from Gail. She called me last night to get my Mom and Sister’s addresses. She said there were so many people that she didn’t even know who sent their prayers and thoughts to her through a card etc. What she didn’t know, was about you and your following. The thousands of people throughout the world who read and pray. This is a THANK YOU from Gail as well as myself. She starts chemo next week and bought two brand new wigs. She is excited to be able to wear these different wigs, after losing her hair.She has such Faith. Thank you Jesus.

God Bless all of you,

Nicole

Thanks Nicole, you are so faithful in your updates. Let us continue to be faithful in our prayers and praise!

Let us pray for Shane………..

Dewey, please add Shane to your prayer list.

He was admitted last Monday evening after getting results from a liver biop to Dallas Baylor. He was going into liver rejection. It has been four years since his transplant and has done so well with it. They say when it has been this long it is very difficult to treat. He was on steroids for five or six days. They were being rejected. They did another biop this a.m. or putting in a pick this afternoon. We will get the results of the biop mid-afternoon.

Some liver counts have dropped some and others have increased. It looks now like they will be putting him on another medication for the rejection. It has some pretty bad side effects, but then he has had some of the same in the beginning four years ago. As Mother always said “we Hamil women are survivors”-she always said also “she was a tough old bird”-well, Shane is, too.

I know he is in God’s wonderful loving hands-doesn’t keep his Mama from worrying and hurting, too. Your Mom always said she would give things to the Lord to take care of, then take them back and worry some more-I do, too, but is that not normal?

He has wonderful doctors and good care at Dallas Baylor.

Much love-Pat O.

We are praying for Shane, that he be healed. Please keep us posted Pat.

Sharing with you the Weekend to Remember is so fun………it has helped me be a better husband and father. I would invite you ladies, whose husband’s might not drink the cup……share it with him. I got this note after yesterday’s quick cup on marriage…………….

I want a man like that. 🙂

Thanks Dewey!!

Blessings,

Denise

I happen to know that Denise is single. I am praying that a Godly man comes into her life. That is what we are talking about here today……..Godly men……..Praying that men will be the men that God intended them to be.

We hope you can share this with your spouse…….also Remember a marriage is like reading the Bible……..if you have to dust off your Bible……..you probably have not paid attention to the word of God and your marriage like you should.

Let us pray……….

Dear God,

Remind us once again that YOUR will never leads me where YOUR grace won’t sustain me. In the Name of Jesus, AMEN!

I can look back at my darkest periods and realize that these were the times when the Lord was holding me closet. But I couldn’t see HIS face because my face was in his breast——crying. John Michael Talbot (Me too!!!)

A Godly husband sacrificially loves his wife.

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her…….In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hates his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. Ephesians 5:25, 28, 29

A Man cherishes his wife by:

Being trustworthy. Are you using discernment? Discernment is such a wonderful gift from God.

Please read this definition of discernment…..it is not of the average mind.

Main Entry:

dis·cern·ment

Pronunciation:

di-ˈsərn-mənt, -ˈzərn-

Function:

noun

Date:

1586

1 : the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure : skill in discerning 2 : an act of discerning

synonyms discernment , discrimination , perception , penetration , insight , acumen mean a power to see what is not evident to the average mind. discernment stresses accuracy (as in reading character or motives or appreciating art) . discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or excellent . perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment (as of shades of feeling) . penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial . insight suggests depth of discernment coupled with understanding sympathy . acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment a director of reliable box-office acumen.

Making her load lighter, not heavier. Look around guys……..

Listening to her.

Praying with her. Sharon and I make it a point to pray at the very least ONCE a day. We are a very different schedules.

Putting her needs ahead of your own.

A Godly husband nourishes his wife by:

Helping her develop and utilize her gift and abilities.

Helping her fulfill her purpose and dreams.

Showing her and telling her he loves her.

Making romance a priority.

Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:7

A Godly husband leads his wife.

But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. 1 Cor. 11:3

A Godly Husband’s leadership includes providing for his wife’s needs by:

Taking the initiative to meet his family’s material needs.

Managing the family’s finances wisely.

Making sure his wife and children are taken care of first.

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8

A Godly husband’s leadership includes protecting his wife by:

Taking the initiative to meet his family’s emotional and spiritual needs.

Keeping her safe from physical harm. The speaker said to us men of about 250…Tim Muehlhoff……….that 2 to 3% of you men are abusing your wives! Abuse and pornography is a problem even in the Church!

Internet pornography has become a five-billion dollar a year business, and a growing number of young children are being exposed to it. National studies show the average age a child first sees pornography online is 11, and 90-percent of eight- to 16-year-olds have viewed pornography on the Internet, most while simply doing their homework. That’s why Robert Peters of “Morality-in-Media” says it’s important if you’re a parent of a child at home to have filtering software on your home computer. Peters is disturbed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year not to review a Philadelphia judge’s ruling that blocked the Child Online Protection Act that went into law in 1998. That law was designed to limit kids’ access to indecent material on the Internet.

Please check this out men……… and wives for that matter……….

www.covenanteyes.com Pastor’s please pass this along to your folks.

Shielding her from destructive relationships.

For more information on Weekend to Remember go to www.familylife.com

This from Rick Warren fits very well today and everyday……..

Commitments Shape Your Life

by Rick Warren

Since everything around us is going to melt away, what holy, godly lives you should be living! 2 Peter 3:11 (LB)

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You don’t have to understand all the implications of your decision when you choose to follow Jesus. You simply need to respond to his invitation, to make a commitment to follow Christ.

Your commitments shape you life more than anything else. Your commitments can develop you or they can destroy you, but either way, they will define you.

Tell me what you’re committed to and I’ll tell you what you’ll be in twenty years. We become whatever we’re committed to.

It is at this very point of commitment that most people miss God’s purpose for their lives. Many are afraid to commit to anything and just drift through life. Others make half-hearted commitments to competing values, which lead to frustration and mediocrity. Others make a full commitment to worldly goals, such as becoming wealthy or famous, and end up disappointed and bitter.

Every choice has eternal consequences so you need to choose wisely: “Since everything around us is going to melt away, what holy, godly lives you should be living!” (2 Peter 3:11 LB).

Christ likeness comes from making Christ like commitments.

Here is an update from the New Mexico Watchman……….

Dear Friends,

We were blessed last Thursday with the defeat of Senate Bill 12 the Domestic Partnership bill. It is vital that we thank God for this victory and that we thank our Senators. Please write, email and call those Senators and express your appreciation. (See Update below for a listing.)

As you know, as long as the Legislative is in session, there is a vital threat to our Christian values. Below is an email from Mr. Patrick Fort, a lawyer, a legislative analyst and a Christian brother. Patrick has made us aware of SB 439 Domestic Partner Health Insurance, a law that puts domestic partnership language into New Mexico state law by referencing it through group health insurance. He makes a very good argument against its passage by explaining it is not an issue in this state. See below

We will begin monitoring this bill along with other. For the remainder of this session, time is our ally. The next three weeks should go very quickly as this legislature grapples with the budget and the myriad of 800 plus bills they have managed to generate.

God bless you for addressing SB 12 and thank you for your concern, interest and involvement.

Jose Vasquez

From: Patrick Fort

Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 7:29 PM

Subject: SB 439 puts Definition of Domestic Partners into NM Law under disguise of Group Health Insurance

1. SB 439 (see below) does not mandate that group health insurers provide group health insurance to domestic partners, but only if the employer of the domestic partners requests group health insurance coverage for them.

2. A similar bill was introduced in 2007 by then Rep. Peter Wirth and the 2007 FIR listed most all of the health insurance companies in NM already offering group health insurance coverage to domestic partners. The definition of domestic partners came from the group health insurance companies. (See UNM group health insurance policy for domestic partners coverage at pp. 77-78, http://www.phs.org/wcm/groups/public/@phs/@php/documents/phscontent/wcmprod1029886.pdf

3. Access for domestic partners to group health insurance is not an issue in NM.

4. But access is being used as cover to put the definition of domestic partners into NM law under disguise of group health insurance to show state “approval” for domestic partners.

5. SB 439 received a Do Pass 3-2 in SPAC on 2/19/09 and was to be heard in SJC today (2/28/09).

SB 439 DOMESTIC PARTNER HEALTH INSURANCE

A. An insurer that provides group health insurance pursuant to Chapter 59A, Article 22 NMSA 1978 [health insurance] [or Chapter 59A,=2 0Article 23 NMSA 1978 (group health insurance)] [or Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Law] [or Nonprofit Health Care Plan Law] shall make available, upon an employer’s request prior to issuance, delivery or renewal, coverage for domestic partners of employees who work or are expected to work an average of at least twenty hours per week over a six-month period. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require an employer to offer or provide coverage for domestic partners of employees who work or are expected to work an average of at least twenty hours per week over a six-month period.

B. As used in this section, “domestic partners” means unmarried partners over eighteen years of age who:

(1) are in a mutually exclusive, committed relationship;

(2) have shared a primary residence for twelve or more consecutive months;

(3) are jointly responsible for the common welfare of each other; and

(4) share financial obligations.”

Legislative Update

March 2, 2009

Current Bills

SB 12 Domestic Partners Right and Responsibilities: Sponsor: Sen. Cisco McSorley

· What the bill does:

Gives all the legal benefits of marriage (including custody of children, pension and inheritance benefits – changes over 700 marriage laws in NM) to any two people who apply. Applies to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. Partnership would be ended only by divorce. This legislation has always led to gay marriage.

· Where is it now:

Defeated in the Senate February 26th by a vote of 17 to 25.

Action to be Taken: Thank God. The Glory is His.

Please thank the Senators for voting against the bill:

Rod Adair: radair@dfn.com and 505-986-4385

Vernon Asbill: vernon@asbill4senate.com and 505-986-4393

Sue Wilson Beffort: sue.beffort@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4395

Mark Boitano: boitanom@aol.com and 505-986-4366

Pete Campos: petecampos@newmexico.com and 505-986-4311

Carlos Cisneros: carlos.cisneros@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4365

Kent Cravens: klcravens@alphagraphics.com and 505-986-4391

Dianna Duran: dianna.duran@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4701

Clinton Harden: charden@theosogroup.com and 505-986-4369

Stuart Ingle: stuart.ingle@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4702

Timothy Jennings: timothy.jennings@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4733

Gay Kernan: ggkern@valornet.comand 505-986-4274

Carroll Leavell: leavell4@leaco.net and 505-986-4278

Lynda Lovejoy: lynda.lovejoy@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4310

Richard Martinez: richard.martinez@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4389

George Munoz: munozgeo@gmail.com and 505-986-4387

Steven Neville: nmsenate@msn.com and 505-986-4266

William Payne: william.payne@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4703

John Pinto: 505-986-4835

Sander Rue: sanderrue@comcast.netand 505-986-4375

John Ryan: johnchrisryan@yahoo.com and 505-986-4373

Bernadette Sanchez: senb26@yahoo.com and 505-986-4267

William Sharer: bill@williamsharer.com and 505-986-4381

John Arthur Smith: john.smith@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4363

David Ulibarri: david.ulibarri@nmlegis.gov and 505-986-4265

SB 439 Domestic Partner Health Insurance: Sponsor: Sen. Peter Wirth

· What the bill does:

“Access to group health insurance is being used as cover to put the definition of domestic partners into NM law under disguise of group health insurance to show state “approval” for domestic partners.” Patrick Fort

· Where is it now:

Passed the Senate Public Affairs Committee with a “Do Pass” recommendation. To be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Action to be Taken:

Tell member of the Senate Judiciary Committee (List 2 below) to vote “NO” on HB 256.

HB 256 Freedom of Choice Act: Sponsor: Rep. Mimi Stewart

· What the bill does:

Removes all barriers to abortion, forcing every doctor and hospital to perform abortions on demand despite contrary beliefs.

· Where is it now:

Passed the House Judiciary Committee. To be heard by the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee (List 2).

Action to be Taken:

Tell member of the House Judiciary Committee (List 2) and your Representatives to vote “NO” on HB 256.

SB 77 Stem Cell Biomedical Research Act: Sponsor: Sen. John Ryan

· What the bill does:

Allows embryonic stem cell research in New Mexico and creates guidelines for same. This legislation sets a precedent for later funding of embryonic stem cell research.

· Where is it now:

Passed the Senate yesterday with the vote crossing party lines. Now moves to the House Health and Government Affairs Committee.

Action to be Taken:

Urge committee members to vote ‘NO.” Committee members are: Mimi Stewart – (D) Chair Jeff Steinborn – (D) Eleanor Chavez – (D) John A. Heaton – (D) Dennis J. Kintigh – (R) Luciano “Lucky” Varela – (D) Gloria C. Vaughn – (R) Jeannette O. Wallace – (R)

SB 380 Access to Quality Childcare Workforce Act: Sponsor: Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino

· What the bill does:

Requires unionization of childcare facilities and preschools if 1/3rd of the employees at the school agree to unionize. Civil right legislation including non-discrimination of sexual preference will be enforced.

· Where is it now:

To be heard in the Senate Public Affairs Committee (List 4).

Action to be Taken:

Let Senators know you oppose union intervention in church childcare, kindergartens, and schools. Tell members of the Senate Public Affairs Committee (List 4) to please vote “NO” on SB 380.

Committee Listings

List 1 House JUDICIARY Committee

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 1:30 p.m. – Room 309

Name Email Office Phone

Al Park (D) – Chair alpark.nm@gmail.com 308A (505) 986-4411

Joseph Cervantes (D) – Vice Chair cervanteslaw@zianet.com 206A (505) 986-4249

Eliseo Lee Alcon (D) eliseoalcon@msn.com 203C CN (505) 986-4254

Paul C. Bandy (R) paul@paulbandy.org 201B (505) 986-4214

Elias Barela (D) elias@barelalaw.com 204A (505) 986-4235

Gail Chasey (D) gailchasey@msn.com 314C (505) 986-4844

Zachary J. Cook (R) junderwoodfirm@yahoo.com 203J CN (505) 986-4454

Dennis J. Kintigh (R) askdennis@denniskintigh.com 203I CN (505) 986-4453

Antonio “Moe” Maestas (D) antonio@moejustice.com 203B CN (505) 986-4464

W. Ken Martinez (D) mlo1@7cities.net 134C (505) 986-4776

Bill B. O’Neill (D) oneillhd15@fastmail.us 203C CN (505) 986-4254

William “Bill” R. Rehm (R) billrehm@comcast.net 203H CN (505) 986-4450

Mimi Stewart (D) mstewart@osogrande.com 312B (505) 986-4840

Gloria C. Vaughn (R) None 203I CN (505) 986-4453

2 House CONSUMER & PUBLIC AFFAIRS Committee

Tuesdays & Thursdays – 1:30 p.m. – Room 315

Name Email Office Phone

Gail Chasey (D) – Chair gailchasey@msn.com 314C (505) 986-4844

Antonio “Moe” Maestas (D) Vice Chair antonio@moejustice.com 203B CN (505) 986-4464

Thomas A. Anderson (R) kb5ysg@arrl.net 412C (505) 986-4451

Zachary J. Cook (R) junderwoodfirm@yahoo.com 203J CN (505) 986-4454

Karen E. Giannini (D) nmhousedistrict30@live.com 204B (505) 986-4234

Bill B. O’Neill (D) oneillhd15@fastmail.us 203C CN (505) 986-4254

Al Park (D) alpark.nm@gmail.com 308A (505) 986-4411

3 Senate JUDICIARY Committee

Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 2:30 p.m. – Room 321

Name Email Office Phone

Cisco McSorley (D) – Chair cisco.mcsorley@nmlegis.gov 319 (505) 986-4487

Richard C. Martinez (D) – Vice Chair richard.martinez@nmlegis.gov 217 (505) 986-4389

Tim Eichenberg (D) tim.eichenberg@nmlegis.gov 416D (505) 986-4859

Clinton D. Harden (R) charden@theosogroup.com 414B (505) 986-4369

Linda M. Lopez (D) None 320 (505) 986-4737

Sander Rue (R) sanderrue@comcast.net 415F (505) 986-4375

John C. Ryan (R) johnchrisryan@yahoo.com 414C (505) 986-4373

Bernadette M. Sanchez (D) senb26@yahoo.com 218A (505) 986-4267

Michael S. Sanchez (D) senatormssanchez@aol.com 119 (505) 986-4727

Peter Wirth (D) peter.wirth@nmlegis.gov 416B (505) 986-4276

William H. Payne – (R) Ranking Member william.payne@nmlegis.gov 109B (505) 986-4703

4 Senate PUBLIC AFFAIRS Committee

Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 p.m. – Room 321 / Friday – 2:30 p.m. – Room 303

NameEmail Office Phone

Dede Feldman (D) – Chair dede.feldman@nmlegis.gov 300A (505) 986-4482

Tim Eichenberg (D) – Vice Chair tim.eichenberg@nmlegis.gov 416D (505) 986-4859

Vernon D. Asbill (R) vernon@asbillforsenate.com 415D (505) 986-4393

Mark Boitano (R) boitanom@aol.com 415B (505) 986-4366

Mary Jane M. Garcia (D) maryjane.garcia@nmlegis.gov 120 (505) 986-4726

Eric G. Griego (D) eric.griego@nmlegis.gov 416E (505) 986-4862

George K. Munoz (D) munozgeo@gmail.com 416G (505) 986-4387

Cynthia Nava (D) cynthia.nava@nmlegis.gov 328A (505) 986-4834

Gay G. Kernan (R) Ranking Member ggkern@valornet.com 415E (505) 986-4274

Great Word on supporting our President in prayer, no matter who God has allowed to serve there. Have a great day brother!

Doug Scarborough

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Hey Guys,

I am just so thankful for you allowing me the opportunity to be on your program. (New Mexico News and Views)Thank you for what you are doing. You are a blessing to me personally and to our ministry. I know that our time on the air will help tremendously to advance this ministry and the Kingdom of God.

In Humble Thanks for your Service,

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Dewey,

Thank you for sending E J Buchard with World Ministries to me yesterday. We will be able to help by running some promotions for them.

I trust things are going well for you and your stations. I understand some stations are hitting some really hard times. God continues to bless us here!

Have a blessed day.

Raymond L. Franks, President

Alpha-Omega Broadcasting, Inc.

KAZQ TV32 & KTVS TV36

4501 Montgomery Blvd., N. E.

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109

Dewey,

A couple of months ago I heard a program over the air on your FM radio station on how to get a prodigal back home. Could you please let me know how I can obtain this information. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

Melecio9

Hi Dewey,

Blessings my friend. Glad you are feeling better. Need a favor: Can we get John Paul to promo our “One Nation Under God” prayer meeting at HCC this Friday night at 7:00 PM? Here is the info:

This Friday night at Heights Christian Church, gather with the body of Christ in Albuquerque to pray for our government, especially our state legislators. I think you will agree that our nation and state are in deep trouble and only prayer to our Almighty God can lift us out of it. So join us for a time of intercession at 7 PM, and bring a friend.

Thanks, Dewey. I’ll see you later today. – Pastor Don

Let us pray…………

Dear Father in heaven,

May we never lose the wonder that there’s more to life than meet’s the eye. In the name of Jesus, AMEN!!!

In the Love of Christ, Dewey Sharon and family

www.mykkim.com

www.deweysdailycup.com

Dear KKIM Family,

Lord willing tomorrow’s Cup will be full of stuff I learned at the Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference. You have asked………. we will deliver, Lord willing.

I will leave you with this thought on Men and our Country…….The Lord has put this on my heart.

I realized when Sharon and I were going through the Marriage Conference that the buck really stops with Men………What I mean by that is, If Men where to be the Men that God intended us to be, many of the sins of the World would not be here. If men would respect God our wives and children like God intended..WOW What a different world!

I hope and pray that I am able to share with you all in the coming days and weeks what the Lord has put on my heart big time.

Just think and pray on this Men………

Take about 30 minutes to sit down with paper and pen. Divide your life into your major areas of responsibility——–God,Husband, Father, Church, Job, Friends, etc. As honestly as you can, ask yourself if you need a WAKE UP CALL in any of these areas. Jot down any problem areas and note one or two things you could do about them this week.

For the stout hearted: Ask your wife this, “Hon, if you could name just one area where you think I could use a WAKE UP CALL, what would it be.”

Ask your Children the same.

Men, let us make ourselves vulnerable!

The Weekend To Remember has changed my walk with the Lord………..for the better!
I have already made changes! I thank Sharon for letting God use her to pick me up and help make me a better Man of God.

One final thought today……….

For the longest time Rush Limbaugh has made me so uncomfortable. He is a show man not a newsman. He is after money and ratings. When he attacked the head of the Republican Party the other day, saying “Why do you want to see the President succeed?” We are called by God to pray for our leaders…….why wouldn’t every Christian want to see President Obama succeed? Now I disagree with the President on many things like Abortion, But I pray for him everyday, that his heart will be changed and I pray that he will succeed through the Lord. What is the TRUE motive of so called broadcasters like Limbaugh?

Thanks for letting me share what the Lord put on my heart this morning.

Let us Pray……

Oh Lord,

Increase my longing to walk in YOUR light and spare me the needless wounds I always inflict upon myself and others when I sneak around in the dark. In the name of Jesus, AMEN!!!

In the Love of Jesus Christ,

Dewey Sharon and family

www.mykkim.com

www.deweysdailycup.com

Dear KKIM Family,

I just talked to Phil Arndt on how little Liberty Grace is doing. Phil says she is better and should come home today! Phil thanks you all for your prayers! PRAISE GOD!

We are family here at KKIM and the Cup!

Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

The mail has piled up since the defeat of SB-12. I though today I would share with you most of that mail, so you can read what the KKIM/Cup family is saying! I also invite you to send in your comments anytime! Remember, we are family………a family in our Lord Jesus Christ. It is right to PRAISE THE LORD!

Kind words are like honey—–sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24

AMEN!

I have been putting a little honey in my coffee in the morning, LOVE IT! Jan in Bosque Farms suggested that to me years ago! Okay, sit back and enjoy hearing from your fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ……..

Dewey,

I had lunch with you a few weeks ago with Leonard and Mark. Brother, I just want to say thank you for what you to for the cause of Jesus Christ in the state of NM. Thank you really seems inadequate when I think of all you have done to protect marriage over the last several weeks. Nonetheless, thank you for all you do as you serve on the front lines for Christ. I praise God for people like you, Bill Redmond, Jose Vasquez, Pam Wolfe and others who are shining in the darkness!

Thanks again Dewey! Keep Shining!

Brandon Shaffer

Lead Pastor

Valley View Christian Church

Edgewood, NM

505-980-1178 (c)

505-281-8373 (o)

www.valleyviewnow.com

Dear Dewey,

This almost made me cry! In a time of such worry for my country’s future,
I am so thankful to God for making this happen!

Shannon

Dewey,

Thank you for being a beacon to our community! Your pressing forward to make sure that others were informed really made the difference. I thank the Lord every day for you and your staff at KKIM.J

Manny F. Vildasol, MBA

Administrator

NM Secretary of State’s Office

325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503

Office: 505-827-4022

Dear Sir,

It was a dramatic day @ the Roundhouse! This was my FIRST VISIT during a session and I’ve lived here in Albq since Aug ’87. It fell on a day that I could be off from work and so I drove myself, parked @ the Mall and took the city bus which dropped me a few blocks away. I arrived @ 10AM, (the bill was heard @ 4PM), I didn’t mind the wait
…it was interesting.

I have all along felt that bills such as SB12 should go before a “vote of the public” and not be legislated by a few “point people”. Perhaps that would be the solution for those desiring to see same gender couples being defined legally…take it to the ballot. There was no “hatred” I witnessed from the “against SB12” side towards others although the “for SB12 people are claiming victimization. I could not even believe “sides” were drawn in this issue “within the Chambers”.

I always understood that the public should be allowed to fill the Gallery first come basis however there were designated “sides” and the persons “for SB12” requested you take their position and wear their “Now or Later” sticker in order to get in from their designated Gallery entrance and get an available seat! Also Senator Keller “Reserved” 30-40 seats for HIS GUESTS on the “against” side.
Those seats were finally made available later around 3 PM.
FYI- Senator Keller voted “For SB12”.

My history is I have lived the lifestyle choice of homosexuality in the past. I was also the victim of a gang-related violent “hate crime”. I am married for 16 years now and have 3 children. I believe we all have free will and personal choices and to legislate such freedoms that are “moral” choices and “force the neck” should not be the business of a few but a “democratic vote of the public”.

There were several unethical things done yesterday @ that session to sway and censure the vote. They were NOT done by the “against SB12″ people. I plan to thank each one who voted their conscience yesterday and express my admiration for their courage to speak-up, (in spite of threats and opposition” from those who desire agreement with their position).

“Tolerance”, used to mean mutual “respect”…now it seems redefined to mean “I agree”. I do not agree…however I will offer care, concern/respect & love as I am allowed. Thanks for the soundboard. NQ

Dewey,

Great news! To God be the glory!

Doug Scarborough
FamilyLife Event Ministries Promotion
Shalom Dewey,

Our G-d went before us and gave us a great victory in defeating SB-12. Debate began at 4 p.m. Prayed through Deuteronomy 20:1-4, Joshua 1:1-9, and many Psalms throughout the a.m. and p.m. asking that hearts be changed even as the debate occurred.

1 When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the L-RD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you. 2 When you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the army. 3 He shall say: “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be terrified or give way to panic before them. 4 For the L-RD your G-d is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Senators Bill Payne and Bill Sharer gave swift, articulate rebuttals to Cisco McSorley’s attempt to reword the Measure. Bless G-d for the 10 Democratic Senators, including Bernadette Sanchez, who definitively and decisively voiced their opposition to SB 12. Let’s all be sure to call them and email them to let them know how much we appreciate them.

Believers adjourned to the Lobby outside the Senate Gallery to thank the L-rd after the vote. Senator Nora Espinosa was there rejoicing with us. She said she would call you as soon as she left the lobby. A young man from Olive Tree Messianic Fellowship, who wore his prayer shawl (Tallit), blew his Shofar right after the prayer! It was a magnificent, appropriate, moment.

Bless G-d for the many faithful New Mexicans who prayed from work and home, called and emailed Senators!

Khazak ve Ematz – prevail and remain resolute! Joshua 1:6-9

Chris Tomlin

Dear Dewey,

Someone challenged me several years ago to be as focused, persistent and intense in my thanksgiving as I had been in my requests before God answered me.

I have been trying to do this since with wonderful personal affirmation from the Lord.

I would encourage you to do this over the air with your listeners. You have been praying for this answer for several weeks with multiple letters and requests.

We bring honor and Glory to our Lord when we celebrate and Praise HIM!

Blessings (Matt 5 style),

Clyde

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. — Thomas Ken, 1674
Blessings to all of the prayer warriors in the body of Christ in New Mexico and elsewhere. Truly, our God is an awesome God. Now we turn our attention to the other bills on the table. We can’t rest on this victory, the war still goes on and the evil one is not dead yet.

By the way, as we were praying, we watched the proceedings live on NewMexicoIndependent.com. We were counting down with all of you. Have a great weekend in the Lord. Our next prayer meeting at Heights Christian Church will be on Friday, March 6, at 7 PM. It will be a time of praise and thanksgiving for the “Great things He has done.” God bless.

Pastor Don Kimbro Heights Christian Church Host of Nuggets of Truth on KKIM

Dear Friends,

Senator Carlos Cisneros from Questa credits members of the Christian community for what early in the 2009 Legislative session appeared to be an inevitable endorsement of the homosexual lifestyle in New Mexico. SB 12 Domestic Partnerships was brought before Senate legislative committees as a bill to help old folks who couldn’t or wouldn’t get married. Heads of senior citizen governmental agencies and non-profits testified for the passage of the bill.

Those attending the committee hearings, however, tended to be young advocates for homosexuality. For the first time, Christians who attended these sessions out numbered those in support of the legislation.

In yesterday’s Senate hearing, seating was limited to half “for” and half “against.” As a result, those opposing the bill were required to wait in the hall for hours before being seated while those in support were allowed into the chambers immediately because their numbers were small.

Concerned Christians began arriving a little after 6:00 a.m., resulting in their section being filling shortly after 8:00 a.m. The bill was not heard until almost 4:00 p.m. The faithful had waited as much as 10 hours for the hearing and vote.

The final count on the bill was 17 Senators for and 25 Senator against.

We all want to take a very special moment and thank God for the defeat of SB 12 Domestic Partnerships. Thanks everyone for participating, and we need to thank our legislators for defeating what would have become same-sex marriage in our state.

Will you please pray for and call and/or email the following and thank them for opposing domestic partnerships in our state.

Senator Capitol # (505) Email address
Adair 986-4385 radair@dfn.com
Asbill 986-4393 vernon@asbillforsenate.com
Wilson Beffort 986-4395 sue.beffort@nmlegis.gov
Biotano 986-4366 boitanom@aol.com
Campos 986-4311 petecampos@newmexico.com
Cisneros 986-4365 carlos.cisneros@nmlegis.gov
Craven 986-4391 klcravens@alphagraphics.com
Duran 986-4701 dianna.duran@nmlegis.gov
Harden 986-4369 charden@theosogroup.com
Ingle 986-4702 stuart.ingle@nmlegis.gov
Jennings 986-4733 timothy.jennings@nmlegis.gov
Kernan 986-4274 ggkern@valornet.com
Leavell 986-4278 leavell4@leaco.net
Lovejoy 986-4310 lynda.lovejoy@nmlegis.gov
Martinez 986-4389 richard.martinez@nmlegis.gov
Munoz 986-4387 munozgeo@gmail.com
Neville 986-4266 nmsenate@msn.com
Payne 986-4703 william.payne@nmlegis.gov
Pinto 986-4835 (none)
Rue 986-4375 sanderrue@comcast.net
Ryan 986-4373 johnchrisryan@yahoo.com
Sanchez, B 986-4267 senb26@yahoo.com
Sharer 986-4381 bill@williamsharer.com
Smith 986-4363 john.smith@nmlegis.gov
Ulibarri 986-4265 david.ulibarri@nmlegis.gov

Thank you again and God bless you.

Jose Vasquez

Dewey,

I received this from Champlain Francis in California and it sounds like a good idea.
Paul
Dear Friends and Intercessors:

This afternoon I was praying about a number of things, and my mind

began to wander. I was deeply distressed at the symbolic actions that

President Obama took as he began his presidency. Namely, that he

signed executive orders releasing funds to pay for abortions,

permission to fund embryonic stem cell research, and federal funding for

contraception. I have been involved in the pro-life movement for

nearly 20 years, and it pained my heart to see a man and his political

party committed to the shedding of innocent blood. This man, and this

party lead our country, but they do not represent me or the 54% of

Americans who believe that abortion is wrong and should no longer be

legal.

As I was praying, I believe that God gave me an interesting idea. Out

in the garage I have a box of red envelopes. Like the powerful image

of the red LIFE tape, an empty red envelope will send a message to

Barack Obama that there is moral outrage in this country over this

issue. It will be quiet, but clear.

Here is what I would like you to do:

Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply

stores. On the front, address it to

President Barack Obama

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Washington, D.C. 20500

On the back, write the following message.

This envelope represents one child who died in abortion.

It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world.

Responsibility begins with conception.

The envelopes are to be mailed all on the same day. On March 31, 2009,=put

it in the mail, and send it.

Forward this email to every one of your friends who you think would send one too.

I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every chid who died

before having a chance to live. Pray that God will change The heart of the president.

If the Lord will’s we will get back to Weekend To Remember! The Lord
is the leader here, not me……I am just trying to follow HIS will and not do anything stupid. HA! HA!

Hope you enjoyed the mailbag!

Let us wrap up with David Standridge of Warrior Life……..

Remember to visit our website at www.warriorlife.com. For those who are in Albuquerque, keep in mind that on March 7, 2009 we will be playing paintball from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you plan on attending please email me right away so we can have a good head count. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of 2nd and Rio Bravo at the giant gas station. See you then. Keep in mind the podcasts. We love hearing from you about those podcasts.. If you are outside of the Albuquerque area send us your activities and we’ll throw them up on the website. Thanks.

Empowering Strength

The end of the movie Braveheart always moves me in a special way. It is a tremendous movie. In the end, William Wallace, suffers extreme torture. As he is stretched on a table and disembowled he musters enough strength to yell “Freedom!!!” That one word shakes those listening. That one word empowers his followers to continue the fight. That one word serves as a last reminder that while his body is dying his spirit still lives. That one word summarizes Wallace’s entire life’s purpose. I find it very powerful and motivating. That act of bravery, however, is summoned through an inner strength that empowers Wallace to live a life that is above average.

Just as in the movie Braveheart, we too are called to live with empowering strenght. Think with me for a moment about those ancient warriors. Men whose name still ring inspire thoughts of passion, purpose, determination and strength . . . Alexander the Great, Julius Ceasar, Attilah the Hun, William Wallace, George Washington, Alvin York, George Patton, Douglas McArthur, and so on. These men were able to channel strength to overcome their adversaries, fight battles and win victories. Their victories did not necessarily come because they were physically the strongest men around. Their success was not based on how much they could bench press or curl. No, their strength came from inward empowerment.

That same empowering strength that we look to in the warriors of old is also available to us. The question is whether we are man enough to find that empowering strength. An inner empowering strength that allows us to do that which we cannot do on our own. An empowering strength called grace. I’ve learned from my pastor that grace is not just God’s unmerited favor, but his strength to do that which does not seem possible in the natural. We see this played out in 2 Corinthians 12:9. This is the classic “thorn in the flesh story.” Regardless of doctrinal differences, one thing is clear from this passage. Paul talks about strength being perfected in his weakness. We see in this verse God saying “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” What is the sufficiency here? It is grace. It is the strength and power that we find in our weakness to do that which we are unable to do on our own!!! That is absolutely amazing when we think about it. Gives new meaning to the phrase, “amazing grace.”

Why is this important for us today? I think we can all agree that we are seeing men fighting their battles and it appears that some are failing. I’m sure you all can think of a person who you know who is fighting a battle but not seeing the victory with that battle. At warrior life we acknowledge that the battles will come, but the real test is not whether the battle comes but how the battle is approached. Thus, it is the warrior who fights the battle differently than others. To see victory in the battles, we must tap into the empowering strength that is available to us. We must utilize the grace that is sufficient for us to overcome whatever is thrown our way. This empowering strength sets the warrior apart from other men.

Just think about how different your battles would be fought if you approached the battle with the inner strength that is available to you? Such strength would empower you to sustain, fight and win in ways that you have never known before. It is the display of this inner strength that makes a hero. Those historical names mentioned above are not famous because of their physical power. No! Those historical figures are known, honored and respected because of the epowering inner strength that they displayed during times of trouble. So too is it for you, men. Your name may never make the pages of the newspaper or be displayed in the history books, but by displaying the empowering strength in your life you can make a difference in your family, at your job, for your children, in your community.

I found some great verses that talk about this outward expression of inner strength. Psalms 18:29-42. Once you read those verses you should be properly fired up. It declares that the Lord gives me strength (v 32). He trains my hands for battle and strengthens my arms (v. 34). He enlarges my footsteps so that I pursued my enemies and overtook them. (v. 36-37). But notice that I didn’t just overtake them, but I consumed them and completely shattered them (v 37-38). God has strengthened me for my battle (v. 39) so that I shall beat my enemies into dust. (v. 42). When was the last time you could declare that you beat your enemies into dust? Are you ready to take on your enemies with such empowering strength?

What battle are you facing today? Alcoholism? Pornography? Anger? Fear? Self Confidence? The list may be endless, but know that God is standing ready to empower you with strength so that you won’t just feel victorious, but that you will experience victory. Aren’t you ready to experience victory? With such empowering strength your approach to life, to circumstances, to the news, to attitudes, to other people will radically change. When you hear doom and gloom on the news you will laugh at the violence. When you hear about all of the lack, you will laugh at the famine. When you hear about difficulty you will laugh at the trial. (Job 5:22) You can do so because you are a warrior. You can do so because you are empowered with strength.

Relcaim your Warrior Spirit

Dave

Thanks Dave!

Let us pray……….

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for finding us……Thank you for not giving up when the search took YOU to unpleasant places. In the name of Jesus, AMEN!

In the Love of Christ, Dewey Sharon and family

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