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Issue 10, Jul 2008

Each month presents a new challenge. By this time we hoped to be able to offer in either downloadable or printed format the series of articles that we are developing, but that was not to be quite yet. The dear LORD willing, we'll be up and ready to go next month. 
 
Meanwhile,  Rev. Richter continues to help us compare the uncertainty of the Muslim faith with the certainty of the Christian again this month as he continues his new series with the question, “What is the nature of humankind?"
 
Larry Harvey also continues his series of studies on the Beatitudes from the Lord Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5. 
 
In turn, I continue a series of Biblical studies on the role of women in the church, especially in the pastoral or public ministry. You will want to study this critical issue very carefully, always asking what the Bible says and whether the Biblical witness remains your final authority. 
 
This is followed by the first in a two-part series of Bible studies on the Promises of God. This material has been used for retreats and group Bible study. It will be helpful also for your personal meditation. 
 
Rev. Dobberfuhl wraps up this edition with another of his delightful and very popular meditations. This one is called, "Eat That Frog." 
 
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In the name of Jesus, 
 
Dr. Al Franzmeier, editor
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Written by:E-Zine Admin
2/2/2008 3:45 PM

Issue 5, Feb 20008
Raining this morning so I did not take a walk. Really typical January Texas weather, cold, rainy, cloudy, and then some sun. I read a line the other day that says it for me, “I have reached the years that, when I wake up and nothing aches, it’s a good day.” Truth.
 
My son sent an email after Sunday that read, “The Packers lost , on their home field, at zero temperature, with Brett Fabre at the controls, and the wind chill at twenty below,  and the sun rose this morning just the same”.
 
Perspective. That’s one secret for keeping one's balance in today’s world, isn’t it? Put it into perspective and it starts to look less overwhelming.
 
Look at the news. 
 
            *The financial world is in turmoil. 
 
            *The running for presidential candidate nominations is getting more acerbic. 
           
            *The  Department of Homeland Security is suing to take land from cities along the border so they can build their fence, that billions of dollars boondoggle that will be an embarrassment for us for generations to come. 
 
            *A lady in Colorado is selling tasar units that pack 50,000 volts of power as defense units to women.
 
            *The Harris County DA’s office is under fire for forgetting the paper work that makes the Grand Jury legal, so endangering the legality of some 40 cases.
 
Well, you can read stuff like that every day. Has our world gone mad? Where do we find strength to go on, or comfort for the journey, or hope for tomorrow?
 
May I point one way, a surer way, one that helps you put things into proper perspective? 
           
            The fear of the Lord is he beginning of wisdom. All who follow His precepts have good understanding, To Him belongs eternal praise,” Ps. 111,10
 
            Or check out Psalm 119,18 & 19. “Open my eyes, and I will see wonderful things in what you teach. I’m a stranger on earth, Oh  how I need a map."
 
            And finally, “I treasure in my heart what you say, so I won’t sin against you,” Ps. 119,11.
 
            Just as an exercise, sit down with Psalm 119, use a marker, and look at all the wise advice you’ll run across. 
 
            Remember, too, the promise of our Lord Jesus, “I will be with you to the end of the age." 
 
Then pray that this Lord, who gave us these words, these rich promises, will carry them out in your life today too. May He ever be YOUR God.
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