March 27, 2011 by Wendy Carter.

Hi There!

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?…in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:35-37)

So we are facing another election at the beginning of May. It sounds as if it could get quite heated up by watching the passion and determination of the candidates already. The choice is in the hands of Canadian citizens. People in other lands are definitely continuing to stand up for their choice for democracy and against indecent human acts. What will be the end result? Thank goodness God is in charge as government rule is getting way too complicated. Our choice of government in Canada fortunately is not life or death as with many countries but our choice to follow Jesus is. I appreciate studying that whole chapter of Romans 8. How about you? At one point Gary and I even memorized it together.

William was pleased to make another trip to Ottawa this weekend to meet with his Chin Burmese friends. Today he is preaching for about 9 hours at two or three congregations. He will return home tomorrow as one tired camper. We have located another Chin group for him to visit that meet for church at Benton St. Baptist Church in Kitchener, ON Sunday afternoons. Please remember to pray for the remainder of his visit with us in Canada and check out his blog, www.william.heartlandfellowship.ca. You will get a better feel of his heart and overwhelming thankfulness for his current Canadian journey. This past Thursday he was late for our Home Group meeting because he was depending on the light of day to remind him when it started. When you live near the equator light does not change from one day to the next as is our experience. There are so many subtle differences between countries that one cannot realize unless firsthand knowledge is gained by living actually there. William has been helping Can & Mylene Nghiem with their house painting. Maybe he can set up a painting business in his unpainted city of Yangon.

Gary hit the send button Friday afternoon which means his files for Life on the Zipline – From Fear to Awe have been posted with our publisher. Since then the files have been approved. We should receive a draft copy in a few days. This book is a compilation of writing by three of his colleagues and himself who have established Compass Coaching International (www.compasscoachinginternational.com) for life coaching. Their tele-course begins once again on April 18. The book will enhance the course and is a good informative read for believer/unbeliever who wants to move forward in their life journey and have a relationship with God.

We are happy for Debbie Macdonald this week as the cast on her upper arm was removed. Pray for Frances Kerr who was in a recent car accident. She was not harmed but it is still very upsetting. Her sister-in-law has also just been diagnosed with bowel cancer and has had surgery.

Home Group happens this Thursday at the Burtons’ home at 7:00 p.m. as we continue to view Don Carson’s video series and pray.

Lap up that sun!

Wendy
wendy.carter@kainos.org
This blog is a summary of our 9:00 Sunday morning services held at 7777 Churchville Rd., Brampton, ON L6Y 0H3, 905-230-8116. It can always be found at www.blog.heartlandfellowship.ca.

The Impact of an Eye Witness by Gary Carter: Kaiya Burton, Gary’s granddaughter taught him something new this week about the assassination of the US President John F. Kennedy in 1963. The Burton family vacationed in Dallas, Texas during spring break and visited the Grassy Knoll where Kennedy was shot. Kaiya took a video of Mike and his account and bought his magazine about the shooting which took place when he was only 13 years old. She shared this with Gary (listen to their radio broadcast this next week – www.thelittlebigshow.com). There seems to be more to the story than the official history that Lee Harvey Oswald was a lone gunman. Was there a conspiracy by several others? The evidence (which seems to have been doctored) would point in that direction. Kaiya is convinced and Gary tends to believe what she learned. In the New Testament, Jesus’ disciple John was an eye witness. John 1:1 records his words about Jesus, “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched – this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life.” Many walk by the Bible being sold in Chapters week by week but unless someone actually takes it off the shelf and puts it into someone else’s hands with further explanation, the Bible will not get read.The power of the passionate eye-witness is what it takes. If you know Him you are the only eye-witness someone may know. Share the story!

Barnabas - by Steve Macdonald: Another one of Paul’s associates is Barnabas, a Levite and native of Cypress who is mentioned about 33 times in the New Testament (Acts; I Corinthians 9:6; Galatians, Colossians). In Acts 4:36-37 we learn that his name means “Son of Encouragement”. He sold a parcel of land and gave it to the apostles. Was this land located in Cypress or Israel? Was he one of the 120 believers mentioned in Acts 1:15 and might have witnessed Jesus’ crucifixion? Was he one of the 3000 in Acts 2:41 who listened to Peter’s address, was cut to the heart and accepted the Holy Spirit? Acts 11:24 records, “He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith …” He was a great business card for himself.

Even though Barnabas had probably seen Saul’s previous persecution of Christians because of his perceptiveness he was willing to take him to see the disciples in Jerusalem after his conversion (Acts 9:27). Through Barnabas’ persuasion Paul (renamed) was accepted among these believers. Barnabas is listed as the seventh of the Seventy according to Eastern Tradition. Was he a member of the same group that included Joseph Barsabbas and Matthias, the men who were with Jesus from the beginning of His ministry? Was he an even earlier believer following John the Baptist. If so, did he meet Apollos? Did he help lower Paul outside the city walls when others plotted to kill him? He was willing to set aside his Jewish prejudices to work with Gentiles. He was loyal to Paul and Mark.

On Paul’s first missionary journey he and Barnabas travelled about 1400 miles (from Houston, Texas to Washington, DC): Acts 13:1 Antioch; Acts 13:4 Seleucia; Acts 13:5 Salamis; Acts 13:6 Paphoso; Acts 13:13 Perga; Acts 13:14 Pisidian Antioch;  Acts 13:51 Iconium; Acts 14:8 Lystra; Acts 14:20 Derbe; Acts 14:24-25 Pisidia and Pamphylia; Acts 14:26 Attalia. Was there a “Mrs. Barnabas” to accompany them? His associates were John Mark, the original disciples, Agabus, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyren, Manaen, Proconsul: Sergius Paulus, Bar-Jesus and Elymas. Some stories connected with Barnabas were: he was one of the Seventy; wrote the Epistle of Hebrews according to Tertullian; authored the Epistle of Barnabas; a brother to Aristobulus; founder of the Cypriot Church; schoolmate of Paul; and studied under Rabbi Gamaliel.

Conversations with Jesus (Part 6) – The Paralyzed Man (Luke 5:17-25) by Chris Burton: At the end of the conversation with this paralyzed man, the Pharisees and the crowd, the crowd exclaimed, “We have seen remarkable things today.” This event was remarkable because friends lowered their paralyzed friend through the roof so that he could come face to face with Jesus. If that wasn’t enough Jesus forgave the man of his sins and then to further make a point, He healed the man so that he could walk again.
In Biblical times, the home could have been an estate style home with a central courtyard and a number of rooms opening off of it. The size of the rooms was limited because they could only be as wide as the beams that supported the roof. In an urban setting, beams, usually wooden, reached from one wall to the other and were covered with a mixture of woven branches and clay smoothed with a stone roller. A wooden ladder or a set of stairs led to the roof, which was used as an outdoor room partly shaded by matting or a tent-like superstructure.
Four men made a tremendous effort to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus (v.18-19). The men demonstrated their faith by their behaviour. This faith in Jesus compels/moves Jesus to forgive the man’s sin (v. 20). Jesus challenges the Pharisees (v. 21). He establishes His authority and where this authority comes from - then He heals him (v. 22-24). This is the first time in Luke where the Pharisees begin to take exception to what Jesus is teaching. They put Him on their watch list. Do you have four friends that would rip a roof off for you?

Ready … Reset by Gary Carter: Through the years of time people have always been looking for a better world. King Jehoshaphat, King Asa’s son (II Chronicles 17-20) was another interesting character in the Old Testament. He also had good and bad things happen in his life. “The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because in his early years he walked in the ways his father David had followed (II Chronicles 17:3). He sent his officials in the third year of his reign throughout the towns to teach the people about the book of the law of the Lord. You always have to get a book or a video in the hands of people. You never know what might happen. More next week!

Not Newspaper Headlines but Close! by Steve Macdonald:
Ronzoni Pasta for Sale – 3 for $.99 – you must buy 4.
Neptune Front Load Washer for $799 – built-in high definition tuner, digital cable ready with cable card slot, built-in 20 Watt stereo speaker system.
Gentle Eye Remove - $4.89
Boneless Bananas – 58 ¢ lb.
Piggly Wiggly – Best Wishes for a Happy Passover.
Back to School Safeway coupon – Kellog’s Raisin Brain
Budweiser, Millers or Coors Cereal

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March 20, 2011 by Wendy Carter.

Happy First Day of Spring!

“Since then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:1-2

Hurrah - spring has officially arrived. Are you ready to transition from one season to another? Spring often means cleaning or decluttering. Recently I heard an interview on how to declutter your clothes. This person recommended placing all your spring clothes on your closet rod but have the open part of the hanger facing you. When you wear something return it to the rod with the hanger facing the opposite direction. At the end of the season you will then know what clothes you have not worn as the hangers will not have changed. Those are the ones you can disperse. How easy is that? I like the verses above which remind me to declutter my mind and set my thinking on Christ alone. William sees all the various distractions in our country that keep us from important spiritual activities like prayer.

Please continue to pray for all the turmoil that is mounting from one day to the next in too many countries of our world that government leaders will make good decisions and have proper wisdom in knowing what the next step should be. Pray for all those who are suffering due to the crises around them and for Christians to be able to comfort them. Our Fellowship denomination has three families along with World Venture co-workers all living in Japan. Japan Fellowship Baptist Fellowship has an association of churches within the region hit the hardest by the monster earthquake and tsunami. If you would like to donate to FAIR Japan Earthquake relief let me know and I can forward monies to our Fellowship office in Guelph (see www.fellowship.ca and click on FAIR).

William is learning how to bowl this afternoon with the Macdonald family. Please pray that he will know how to make the best of his time during his last couple of months with us in Canada. He returns to visit the Burmese congregations in Ottawa next weekend. His Maple Syrup pictures from this past week are on his blog – www.william.heartlandfellowship.ca.

The Little Big Show with Gary Carter and Kaiya Burton has arrived! There are two 7-minute episodes to listen to at www.thelittlebigshow.ca. Enjoy!

Gary is planning to send Life on the Zipline – from Fear to Awe to print this week. This book is a compilation of writing by three of his colleagues and himself who have established Compass Coaching International (www.compasscoachinginternational.com) for life coaching. This tele-course begins once again on April 4. The book will enhance the course and is a good read for anyone who wants to move forward in their life journey.

Home Group happens this Thursday at the Burtons’ home at 7:00 p.m. as we continue to view Don Carson’s video series and pray.

Take care,

Wendy
wendy.carter@kainos.org
This blog is a summary of our 9:00 Sunday morning services held at 7777 Churchville Rd., Brampton, ON L6Y 0H3, 905-230-8116. It can always be found at www.blog.heartlandfellowship.ca.

A Free Gift Taken with not much Understanding by Gary Carter: Pastor Rob Bell in the US has written a book not yet released called Love Wins. His focus is everyone’s fate based on the fact God is love. He seems to believe there is no literal hell inhabited by people. This is turning the Christian world upside down. On the other hand, George Barna has written a new book called Maximum Faith – Live Like Jesus. After a survey of 15,000 people he learned that about only 14% of born again Christians agree they hold God and a relationship with Him in highest priority. Is not this the job of a Christian to be transformed to be like Jesus? Many take His free gift of salvation without much understanding and deny that God should have a rightful place on the throne of their lives. Many admire Jesus but don’t follow Him. George Barna describes three problems that have weakened the church – sin (“Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” James 4:17); selfishness (“After me you come first!”); and society (over stimulation and distractions). We must set our own agenda aside to love (expressed by truth) others.

Two Songs from William: William’s songs, By Faith I was Made Righteous (based on Psalm 103) and He is Patient to Prove His Love for Me (Ezekiel 1-4) are again on his blog - www.william.heartlandfellowship.ca. William knows that God is not ashamed to call him His son and he has been given true peace and joy as God leads him home to eternity. The sins of his past life God threw away from him. His past life involved living life according to his own will. His present life is not perfect but God, in His patience and love, gave William a chance to repent. He has had much blessing in his life since then.

Apollos - by Steve Macdonald: Apollos was an interesting Jewish believer and church leader in the New Testament. He is mentioned in Acts 18:24-25, 27; 19:1-3; I Corinthians 1:12; 3:4-6, 22; 4:6; 16:12; and Titus 3:12. We learn that Apollos became very knowledgeable about the Scriptures. So how did that happen? He grew up in Alexandria, close to the worlds largest library at the time. Josephus wrote that the library was established by Ptolemy II (Philadelphus).  His head librarian Demetrius of Phalerum was “anxious to collect, all the books in the inhabited world.” If knowledge of a book worthy of study was obtained, he bought it. Books from Greece, Rome, Egypt and even as far away as India were collected.  Demetrius got a number of Jewish writings translated from Hebrew or Aramaic into Greek. His most important accomplishment was having the Hebrew Bible translated into Greek.  This was called the Septuagint (LXX) after the seventy Jewish Alexandrians who translated the Hebrew Bible into Greek. According to Josephus there were up to half a million books in the library. To have a thorough knowledge of Scripture you must study and memorize the Word of God. Having this library available would certainly make this possible for a young Apollos while growing up.

Did he study with Philo of Alexandria, a Hellenistic Jewish Biblical philosopher and renowned preacher in his time who spoke allegorically about the Scriptures? What is certain is that Apollos spoke with a fervour in public about what he heard and what he knew. Did Apollos make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem (Deuteronomy 16:16) and hear someone preaching about baptism in water? Being knowledgeable in the Scriptures, did he realize that the Messiah was coming and took to heart the message of baptism with water as the way to salvation (Isaiah 40:3)? Did the words of Malachi 3:1-2 convict his heart and give him the passion to speak with “fervour” about Jesus? We know that as knowledgeable as Apollos was, he was willing to be corrected, to learn the truth. After being taught by Priscilla and Aquila (Acts 1:26), he continued to teach about Jesus in Achaia, (Greece, Corinth, Ephesus, Crete). We know he was effective in his teaching especially in Corinth if a faction of the church chose to follow him (I Corinthians 3:4, 22).
Some side stories associated with Apollos from church history: He may be the author of Hebrews (as per Martin Luther); he may be the author of the Gospel of Matthew; he became Bishop of the Church of Corinth after the divisions within Corinth were taken care of by Paul (as per Jerome); he became the Bishop of Caesarea; he became Bishop of Crete after retiring there with Zenus; and along with Zenus, is numbered among the 70 Apostles.

Ready … Reset by Gary Carter: When is it time to say, “Enough is enough?” The prodigal son in the New Testament looked for a better world other than his home. He finally returned after realizing it just was not out there and was welcomed back with open arms. While many wander some come to the fresh realization of the value of the home they once rejected.

King Asa, in 2 Chronicles 14:1-2 in the Old Testament, on a personal level before God lived righteously. The nation of Israel around him, including his grandmother, on the whole was not right before God (2 Chronicles 15:3-4). In verse 6 God was even prodding them with distress to get their attention. King Asa didn’t fix everything but he did depose his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because of the horrid Asherah pole she had made. Asa took action because of his awareness of the repulsiveness; he crushed and burned the pole. Too often today our world just puts up with it e.g. disgusting television sitcoms. Christians seem to lack awareness of the outrage of sin.

How real is real? The church in Corinth was troubled with all of its divisions. Paul sent them a letter (2 Corinthians 7:8-11) which initially caused them sorrow; sometimes truth hurts. It did, however, lead to repentance or Godly sorrow. It made them aware of what was wrong. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you see how bad it is? Do you know what you need to change? Are you convicted enough to tear up or make an intervention? Will it take a written letter, a conversation, a meeting? King Asa was committed and a measure of renewal came to Israel.

Communion: How often should we celebrate Communion or the Lord’s Supper? Some groups celebrate it once a week, once every 4 months, once a year. We celebrate it once a month and is that too much or enough? I Corinthians 11:17-33 (the only chapter of instructions) doesn’t really say what to do. The bread is just a symbol of Christ’s body; it doesn’t do anything for you. The wine (we use juice) or crushed grapes is another allegory. This activity is designed to cause us to remember Him. It is a reminder to be thankful for Jesus’ death on the cross for our salvation.

What I Meant to Say (more newspaper headlines) by Steve Macdonald:
County to pay $250,000 to advertise lack of funds
Fourth Annual pelling Bee
Madonna reads her second book
Church of England begins weighing female bishops
Mayor Parris to homeless: Go Home
Females likelier to test for women’s diseases
Pregnant girls are vulnerable to weight gain
State population to double by 2040: babies to blame
Girl kicked by horse upgrade to stable
Most doctors agree that breathing regularly is good for you
Breathing oxygen linked to staying alive
Kayaking is hard when the water is frozen
Starvation can lead to health hazards
Total lunar eclipse will be broadcast live on Northwoods Public Radio
Man with 8 DUIs blames drinking problem
Planes forced to land at airports

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March 13, 2011 by Wendy Carter.

Happy Spring Week Everyone!

“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” (Proverbs 27:1)

Gary and I had a great week away even though there was lots of rain, snow and more rain near Ottawa, ON. Did you hear us in the galleries at the Parliament buildings during Question Period on Tuesday afternoon? Very interesting to see first hand how our country is run. The Japanese, on the other hand, didn’t have a very good week with the unexpected enormous earthquake striking their island along with the ensuing tsunami and concerns about their nuclear plants. The ripple affect which became an incredibly huge wave rushed across the ocean to Hawaii and our western North American coastline. God’s amazing force in nature showed itself once again. We’ve got a lot of praying to do for all these miserably needy people as a result. May many Christians be there for them with all necessary resources.

William also enjoyed his visit to Ottawa where he met so many new friends for life. They have invited him back again. He quickly sold out of all the scarves and hats he took with him and they blessed him with their hard-earned money for his church planting ministry in Myanmar. This past Wednesday evening he spoke to Sara Burton’s GoodLife instructors and had the opportunity of telling them what a real good life is all about. William’s blog is growing week by week. What a great memory builder for his Canadian journey. There wasn’t enough time for him to say much in the service this morning but he did present us with a new song (www.william.heartlandfellowship.ca).

This coming Tuesday Gary and I will take William to Crawford Lake near Guelph to learn how maple syrup is made. When the sap starts running in the maple trees for new life we know that spring is on its way. Do you understand that the temperature during the daytime has to be above freezing and below freezing during the night for this process to work?

Gary, Sara and I are beginning to do some research for foundation grants so that we can find some funds for projects like Richard’s orphanage. Please pray that the owners will be open to hearing our story.

Gary was able to finish his first draft of Zipline – from Fear to Awe. This book is a compilation of writing by three of his colleagues and himself who have established Compass Coaching International (www.compasscoachinginternational.com) for training Life Coaches. This tele-course begins once again on April 4. The book will enhance the course and is a good read for anyone who wants to move forward in their life journey.

Home Group happens this Thursday at the Carters’ home at 7:00 p.m. as we view Don Carson’s video series and pray. The Burtons are visiting Dallas, Texas during spring break. Cassidy gets to play baseball on her friend’s team down there.

Enjoy these days with the new time change as we begin to detect spring in the air. The Red-Winged Blackbirds have returned!

Wendy
wendy.carter@kainos.org
This blog is a summary of our 9:00 Sunday morning services held at 7777 Churchville Rd., Brampton, ON L6Y 0H3, 905-230-8116. It can always be found at www.blog.heartlandfellowship.ca.

Zipline – from Fear to Awe by Gary Carter: One of the 2-page chapters in this book is entitled, Think Broader. There are three things to do to improve your life. 1. You may be able to find a better way to do something.  2. There are times when you can find a better place.  3. But there is always room for finding a better you. This book is designed to help people figure out what to do next. Gary talked with a young man this past week who has gone through some deep valleys. He is now working in  missions and is at the stage in life where he really has something to say. The world needs him to speak up and he has to get used to the fact that what he says is worthwhile. Often life faces you with the next phase. George Beverly Shea, well-known evangelism singer, at 102 received another award. There is always something more. Adapt different ways as you go along. This may mean a job change or a new city to move to. It is, however, different when living with someone else. You can’t control your mate, your children, your siblings, your parents. But you can always be a better person as you can control yourself.

Conversations with Jesus (Part 5) by Chris Burton: Luke 5:12-16 tells the story of Jesus healing the man with leprosy. There were many skin diseases in Biblical times such as festering, itches, boils, rashes, warts along with leprosy. In Leviticus 14 we learn about the 8 days of ritual offering for cleansing before the priests. It was bold of this man with leprosy to come out of seclusion and approach Jesus to be healed. The priests would see him as changed. His disease could not be just scrubbed away. Jesus was willing to make him clean and then exhorted the man to not tell what happened but just show. Earlier in this same chapter the people were astonished with the huge catch of fish that Simon and his partners landed. As a result many were saying, “I want some of that!” The crowds following Jesus got bigger and bigger.

Hello & Good-bye (Romans 16) - by Steve Macdonald: Here are a few last comments on some of the people in this chapter:
Hermes and Asyncritus likely lived in the same area of Rome and travelled in the same circles. Both were in Jerusalem around the time of the transfiguration. They likely took turns holding church services in their houses along with Hermas, Phlegon and Patrobas. Did Paul learn about this group through the Andronicus/Junia (Philippi, Pannonia) connection?
Nereus and Olympas most likely held church in their houses along with Philogus and Julia, who were associated with “my” friend, Stachys as well as”my” kinsman, Herodion. Besides being exiled to Pontina, neither have any records indicating they ever left Rome. Did Paul ever meet Nereus or Olympas? Probably not, but through a friend of a friend, he certainly heard about the passion and commitment they both had for Jesus.
Both Urbane and Narcissus are associated with the 70-72 apostles. Both only traveled to Jerusalem and resided in Rome. Did they retire to Rome after going out on their mission from Jesus or was Rome their mission field? How does Paul hear about their works? Could they have been any of Paul’s inner circle whom spoke highly and the work they were doing in the name of Jesus?
What type of labour does a woman need to perform to be recognized by someone they have never met (see Psalm 127:1)? All three ladies, Mary, Tryphena and Tryphosa, never left Rome according to any available information. Did their work come to mind when Paul was writing I Corinthians 3:8?
Aristobulus was the brother of Barnabas and cousin of Mark He travelled from Cyprus, where he was born, to Jerusalem, Rome, Spain and Briton. If he didn’t at some time travel with Paul himself, the chances are very good that his brother or cousin may have mentioned him once and the work he was undertaking.

Aristarchus by Steve Macdonald: This man is mentioned 5 times in the New Testament – Acts 19:29; 20:4; 27:2; Colossians 4:10 and Philemon 1:24. His name means the “best prince.” He is identified as one of the Seventy Apostles according to Hippolytus, the Catholic and Orthodox churches. He is recorded as being the Bishop of Apamea. Other legends hold that he was beheaded with Paul under Nero’s reign. Aristarchus was a native of Thessalonica. The places that he was known to have visited are: Jerusalem, Ephesus, Greece, Troas, Assos, Mitylene, Chios, Samos, Miletus, Rome, the city of Apamea (in Syria where he was the Bishop), Kios, Cos, Rhodes, Patara, Cyprus, Tyre, Ptolemais and Caesarea.
Aristarchus travelled a great deal and his “all-star traveling” team at various times included Jesus, the 12 disciples, the 69-71 apostles, Paul, Mark, Luke, Barnabas, Silas, Mary(s), Timothy, Priscilla and Aquila, Tychicus, Onesimus, Justus, Epaphras, Demas, Gaius, Sopater, Secundus, Trophimus. So why associate with a known trouble maker, leave your house and get involved in riots, stonings, arrests, long journeys? Deuteronomy 10:12 commands us “to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.” Did he witness Paul bring back a young man from the dead in Troas (Acts 20: 7-11)?

Ready … Reset by Gary Carter: Dr. Harry Toews from Faith Baptist Church, Oakville was interviewed by Gary this past week on the Fellowship radio program (listento.fellowshipradio.ca). The program called Giant Steps is well worth the listen as the subject was on revival and taking giant steps forward. Does revival in a church come from reprogramming, more precise theology, getting back to the Word of God, good leadership, God doing His job in creating the giant step forward? Another pastor to Google is Richard Owen Roberts (a Billy Graham associate). He has some interesting things to say about moving your life forward. He doesn’t want people just to think but to act and obey even though there may be risks to take. King Asa was willing to take on those risks and the society around him took giant steps forward. Anyone can do this if they follow 2 Chronicles 7:14 – humble yourself, pray and turn. In 1971 a Pastor McLeod with the Sutera Twins in Saskatoon, SK saw a revival start in the church which had an incredible impact. Individuals became aware of their sin and changes occurred which flowed out to their community. Their testimonies spun out to the rest of Canada and perhaps 1000s came to know the Lord. Are you ready for some giant steps?

Newspapers by Steve Macdonald:
World in brief: Greenland meteorite might be from space
Spates guilty of murder - “Please find me not guilty of the crimes I have committed.”
Parents keep kids home to protest school closure.
Schools to offer Phy Ed online.
The California Primary isn’t until June, well after voters in much less important states like Iowa and Canada have already determined who the nominees will be.
Security firm loses Oakland airport.

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