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Pakistanis are scheduled to go to the polls to elect a new parliament and governing party or coalition on May 11. But a Pew Research Center survey of Muslims around the world finds that Pakistani Muslims are among the least likely to express support for democracy.   

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Song of Songs 5:16 (NIV) This is my beloved, this is my friend. There isn’t another person on the face of the earth that I would rather spend time with than my wife.  I’ve turned down invites to ball games, guy weekends, hunting trips and rounds on the golf course, all for one reason – […]

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7 Promises When You Are Afraid        

This is the WORD OF THE LORD …
     

1. God says…I promise My Love has no fear
      2  Tim 1:7  For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
1 John 4:18  Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear.

2. God says… I promise I am with you
      Psalms 23:4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

3. God says… I promise I will help you
      Hebrews 13:6  So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”

4. God says… I promise I will protect you
      Psalms 4:8 In peace I will lie down and sleep for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

5. God says… I promise I got your back
      Isaiah 35:4 Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.”

6. God says… I promise I can do it again
      2 Corinthians 1:10 And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.

7. God says… I promise I’ve given you the victory
      Romans 7:37 – 39 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 
Enjoy The Ride,
 
Pastor Cee

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Is it possible for your life to be a prophetic voice to the world? Can your life and mine as Christ followers be lived in such a way that our everyday life can describe and predict what will happen in the future? I believe the answer is an indisputable, “yes.” The moment you trust Jesus […]

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May 6th 2013
Humility at the Derby
ShabbachMC, along with Pastor Michael Goins and Patrick Goins, spent our time working the Kentucky Derby this week.  We would start our mornings at 5:00AM bright and early so that we could arrive at Churchill Downs by 5:30AM.  It was after the first morning that I realized that this week was going to be a character building week for me.  Most of my day consisted of carrying food and drinks up and down “The Beast” for other workers and clients.  Now before I go any further I should probably describe what “The Beast” is.  The Beast was a huge structure with six flights of stairs on it.  In the structure were different rooms where clients could eat and hang out on different floors.  While this was no easy task on its on, the heat and… sometimes uncooperative clients made for a long 12 to 16 hour day of work. 
By the third morning of RISE AND SHINE my bad attitude had already been set.  While on break that day however another group, also working the derby, helped change my outlook on the situation.  I noticed that even though they were just as tired and sore as I was none of them were complaining.   Their leader then explained that by starting a day negative it can make the rest of our day just as negative.  After being around this group for a day I noticed myself trying to complain less and focus my attention on the good.  Their positive outlook and willingness to serve was encouraging and contagious.
One of the last days of the Derby we had to be at work before sunrise.  I found myself at the top of The Beast looking down on the track while the sun came up.  Down on the track a few of the trainers had their horses out warming up for the days events.  While looking out at them I realized why God makes beautiful moments like the one I was experiencing.  I believe that God gives us moments like that so that we have to stop the hustle of our day and just admire His work.  Starting out my day with that picture made me want to make the rest of my day positive. How much better would our days be if we just took time in the morning to notice God?  Even though it wasn’t always easy, for the rest of our duration I did my best to focus on how I could make the clients time more enjoyable than my own.  Being at the Kentucky Derby wasn’t about what I could get as much as it was about clients seeing how real Children of God work and serve.  What beauty is God trying to paint for you this week?  Maybe starting your day with Him will give you just the right start to bring clarity into the rest of your day. Don’t let The Beast distract you from the real picture! 
Have a blessed week,
Keyona
The Beast

The Real Picture
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