News:
From: Wayne Clapp, FL: The 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses
Save the date for a weekend in the Word in the Charlotte, NC area on the life and impact of Martin Luther. We are planning on doing it September 30-October 1.
From: Wayne Clapp, FL: Registrations for MFC 6
The curriculum for MFC 6 is on Esther and the Hand of God. Information about the training is available at: https://cffm.org/multimedia/messengers-for-christ-program/. You can also register online at the same place. The deadline is August 1st. Time is running out; don’t miss out.
From: Alicia Andrews, FL: Great deal for the Florida Day in the Word October 7th
There is a 4 day/$199.99 deal might be a good for folks coming to The October 7th Orlando Day in the Word that would want to stay 4 nights. There are 4 different Rosen Hotels listed.
But even the regular rates at these properties is not usually bad. You find it details at:
http://www.orlandohotels4less.com/rosenorlgetaway/2017/June/
Please take a few moments and share what’s going where you are this week.
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Views:
From: Wayne Clapp, FL: We Deliver Good News.
Because we have developed a love of the truth, we may assume unbelievers are eager to hear the truth. However, most aren't. In fact, surveys show the majority of Americans reject the idea of absolute truth preferring and valuing tolerance more than truth.
Rick Warren tells us: “This "truth-decay" is the root of all that's wrong in our society. It is why unbelievers will not race to church if we proclaim, "We have the truth!" Their reaction will be, "Yeah, so does everybody else!"
Even though most unbelievers aren't looking for the truth, they are looking for relief. This gives us the opportunity to interest them in truth. When we teach the truth that relieves their pain, answers their question, or solves their problem, they say, "Thanks! What else is true in that book?" Showing how a biblical principle meets a need creates a hunger for more truth.”
This is the kind of good news people need to hear. On the opening day of his ministry, Jesus announced, "The Spirit of the Lord... has anointed me to preach good news." (Luke 4:18). Remember what we bring people is good news… glad tidings of great joy. It can make a difference in people's lives. D. L. Moody once said, "The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives." Is it changing yours?
Please take a few moments and share what’s on your heart this week.
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Testimonies:
From: Tricia Williams, FL: Getting Things Done.
I just read Wayne's newsletter on 'Don't ever give up' and was inspired to share.
Lately, I have been very frustrated about some tasks I needed to do, like re-grouting a bathtub wall, building a shed, putting up a fence, and more. I figured out that my frustration came from sitting on the tasks that I so didn't want to do and not acting on them. I figured I had to involve God because I needed help with an "I can do" attitude and extra funding. So, I marked my calendar to do the work and I am doing it. Bingo, tasks are now getting marked as done. What a relief mentally. Not only am I getting tasks done, some are falling off of my list of things to do because they are no longer needed. For another one, I am able to get free stuff. For a hard task, beyond my ability, someone showed me how to do it differently. I have grown from an attitude of defeat by sitting and doing nothing about these tasks to an attitude of "I can do" by deliberately working toward their completion with God's help. Thanks, God.
Please take a few moments and share a testimony of God’s graciousness to you this week.
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