1 <A Psalm for Sept. 24, 2004/Tishrei 9, 5765> Have mercy O Lord, whose heavens declare your glory, and whose lands show your craftsmanship.
 2 Only you are good, and only your wisdom prevails over all.
 3 So many down here lack your light, and stumble in the darkness. Forgive us and help us.
 4 Thank you for your generosity in Angola, Africa, where a million depend on charity for food, and you provide it. But more than just filling their minds, fill their hearts with a hunger for you.
 5 Thank you for the Swiss Red Cross, sending 13 tons of supplies to Haiti. Thank you for Spain's assistance, also. May the downtrodden know your loving hand in their times of crisis.
 6 Thank you for John Howard of Australia, who has chosen to work with Families First, a party that opposes abortion, euthanasia, and promotes abstinence. Bless those who protect the weak and helpless.
 7 Thank you for your Mercy in Gabon, Africa where HIV infections fell in 2003. You are the Great Physician.
 8 Thank you for aiding the Japanese authorities in arresting the vessel with 60 thousand Ecstacy pills, saving young minds and bodies from ruin.
 9 Thank you for those in Damavand and Firouzkouh Iran, who have suffered a 4.1 earthquake and yet no casualties nor damage has been reported. Comfort those disquieted by the quake. Thank you also for the rattling quake near the Gulf of California, rated at 5.8, which upsetted northern Mexico towns, but no causalties have been reported. May all know it is you who makes the ground quake and you who can cease it.
10 Bless the leaders of India and Pakistan with your guidance as they seek to end tensions between those two countries. Jesus said, Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
11 Be merciful to the hostages in Iraq, today they took four of their own and six Egyptians. The UK still has a hostage. Comfort their loved ones. Enlighten their captors that murder is not the way of righteousness. Thank you for freeing the Canadian woman held hostage. Jesus said, Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
12 Have mercy on the hostages in Uganda, where young girls are being abducted to be the wives of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) Leader, Joseph Kony. It is written, Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
13 Parents grieve in Beslan, Russia, Lord. Comfort them. Their children died begging for water and came before you thirsty. Help those with children who are still missing. Jesus said, Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
14 Help those seeking to aid the children in Cote d'Ivoire, where civil war has disrupted Measels vaccinations. Let them know who their neighbors are.
15 Have mercy on the Danish, who are threatened by Ansaral Zawahiri, the same group who claims to have beheaded two female Italians. Comfort the Italians in their loss, as they mourn, also. Let us not rejoice when the headsmen fall, nor be glad when they stumble; Let us be thankful for your mercy.
16 Comfort those in Japan who are worried over the eruption of Mount Asama near Gunma and Nagano. For it is you who make volcanoes erupt and cease.
17 Comfort the people in China, where a dozen died in Linyi when a ferry. Comfort those too who are in parts unknown. For your comfort is secure and enduring.
18 Drought has gripped Somalia, Africa. Thousands cry for food. Show your servants how to help them.
19 France has recognized a gay couple as parents, Lord. Let the French learn what your will is. Thank you that France's president, along with Brazil's backed a pledge to help fight hunger and poverty, in which 110 countries joined to aid the poor. Help the USA to realize we need to aid this cause, too. Jesus told us we would always have too poor, and to them the Gospel needs to be preached.
20 Disease ravages South Africa; they expect five million deaths by 2011 and a political party is suing the government.Bless those who care for the ill, that they may be safe as they seek to comfort the sick. Help that nation heal their dying.
21 Have mercy on Montreal where the C. difficile bacterium ravages the hospitals. The diseases may be new to us, Lord, but let the world now that the Physician is the same today as he was yesterday.
22 Cadmium is in Greece's fountain water, Lord. Be merciful to those who thirst. May they also thirst for your Word.
23 Show the Afghanistan people that there are better crops that poppy to harvest. Enlighten the leaders of the Terezay tribe that threatening to burn homes is no way to secure an election. Remind them that what they do to the least of us, we have done to you, too.
24 Police and residents in Borno, Nigeria have fallen because of escalating attacks. Protect the poor people from those who preach both peace and bloodshed. Let them come to know the Prince of Peace.
25 Have mercy on Vojvodina, Serbia where ethnic violence continues. Let all people know they are yours, Lord.
26 Let the harlots in Miari, Seoul, understand that the government's crackdowns on prostitution are for their health and welfare. May they repent and Go and sin no more. Aid the Korean government during this time of protests.
27 Let the psychologists in London leave sceances alone. Just as Paul exorcized the spirit of divination in Acts, please exorcize the psychics in London. You know the future, Lord; let men be comforted in your security.
28 Jesus said, But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. And today we learn that in Ashkelon, Israel authorities seized 80,000 cans of dog food disguised as foie gras. We also remember you said, Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. There is no joke is this event, only sorrow for the deceived.
29 Be merciful to Terri Schiavo, Lord. "Terri's Law" has been struct down. She will come to you soon, hungry and thirsty. Be merciful on her soul which has been trapped and abandoned.
30 Thank you for not unleashing your execration against our homes with the hurricanes. We know know you could have given us far worse, and we thank you for your mercy.
31 Forgive us where we have failed you Lord. All heads should bow to you.  The enthusiasm at football games should be echoed and amplified in your congregations, but alas it is not.  Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Amen.

Pentecostal Pastor walking Joshua's promise

Joshua 1:3
3  Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.

Jeff Coleman, Pentecostal pastor of World Lighthouse Church in Cookeville, TN, has decided to walk as was promised Joshua, so as to reclaim the county in the name of the Lord.

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Should more preachers be doing this (a literal 'walking by faith')?

 

I couldn't find a better place to post this, but I think others would want to know about the mockery of our Lord this company is doing.

Urban Outfitters is selling a magnetic dress-up Jesus figure which is igniting controversy. People who buy the figure can dress the Jesus figure in a hula skirt, devil outfit, skull T-shirt and other things. The figure wears just underwear.
A man the source link identifies as Gerry e-mailed Urban Outfitters to say that this item was in extremely bad taste. The company e-mailed him back saying the item isn't meant to offend, it just reflects a diversity of opinion among customers.
There is a link on the source article if you want to see what the toy looks like. You can also vote as to if you think its in bad taste (currently 1,573 or 82% say it is, while 353 or 18% think it is not).

Full Story and vote link
http://www.nbc5i.com/news/2926552/detail.html
(links to image of the toy available at article).

I don't think Reba was trying to slam democrats, after all she mentions Richard Nixon (a Republican) in the next line...

But to Reba, (I agree that stating facts is not mudslinging), what about people who make bold statements that may or may not be facts? As an example, what about people who say (and this is an example and not meant to start a big political debate) "Bush rushed into war not knowing there were weapons of mass destruction?"

(for those overheating right now: )
I for one, can't read the man's mind, and only know of the intelligence made public at the time. I hope he did what he believed was proper. There's an old saying "hindsight is twenty-twenty vision..."

The example was not meant as a political accusation; rather I see these types of statements as going against the will of God. I think political debates during an election should be more civilized (and not just from a philosophical view point). I think facts can and should be introduced and discussed.

Recently, there's been a host of ads saying, "I'm [fill-in-the-blank], and I approved this commercial." That's so we can say "you said it and approved the commercial!" Great. What about the mudslinging on the news?

So, what should be done to modify our form of government (in your opinion) to make it work better with the will of God?

Just thoughts...

"Rom 13:1  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Rom 13:2  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Rom 13:3  For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Rom 13:4  For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Rom 13:5  Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Rom 13:6  For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Rom 13:7  Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. "

Ok, let me clarify my views:
Mudslinging: No.
The right to voice against any president: No.
Vote: Yes.

What I'm trying to get at is: how do you justify voting against an incumbent? How do you discuss issues in a republic or democracy if you desire to vote for another leader?
Any thoughts?

Voting is not cursing the ruler:
Exo 22:28  Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

However, in Acts, it's worded differently...
Act 23:5  Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

Is voting the equivalent of "speaking evil" against the ruler?

I don't believe so, but what about political mud-slinging?
Do you have the right to voice an opinion against any president (past or present?)

- now I know we're not under the law, but we are to respect God's commandments. What are your thoughts?

[YES]

Great poll!  And very good responses.  My answer is a resounding YES[/b][/u]!!!  My friends, it is the grace of God to know Him.  It is by His gracious act of salvation that we might have this opportunity, but to stay at the door would be a shame.  To know Him.  That is our great gift!

Thank you. I'm very pleased with the responses myself.

Good answer.

You can vote yes or no even if you differ with the verses. Also, if you feel there are better verses supporting your opinion, let us know. And if you disagree with the above verses, don't be afraid to enlighten me. Thanks!
 

Please post your thoughts.

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Hi,

Give us some words.

Welcome.
Ollie

Well let's see. I have spent some time looking at other Bible translations. To be fair, I have a degree in English/journalism, so King James' language is not very difficult for me, and translating kine to cows, wroth to angry is no big deal, unless wading through thousands of pages of text and then "mine eyelids plummet".

I had heard good reviews of some bibles and have been looking at Holman's CSB (Christian Standard Bible) which you can read online at http://bible.lifeway.com/crossmain.asp

I guess what I would like are some verses that others find to be critical verses.

Some of the verses I have been looking at are:

Genesis 19:5 Did the townsmen want to "know" the angels or was this a sinful demand? [Holman errs to the latter]

Acts 7:20 - was Moses "exceedingly fair" or "handsome to God"?
[Holman errs to the latter]

Or perhaps some of you have read more of Holman or have some other input?


 

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