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A Message from Beyond the Grave

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Michael Catt Was A Needed Voice There are times when God places someone in your life that, whether you realize it or not, will become an influencer, mentor, and friend. In 2011, my heart was reeling from a deep hurt and God granted me the privilege of meeting and getting to know Dr. Michael Catt. His influence and counsel on me was invaluable. The word for me was always “AMAZED” at his level of understanding, wisdom, and focus, which all were driven by his spiritual depth and heart. No, it is not my testimony that Michael and I spent hours together playing golf, praying, or laughing, but those moments that we were together influenced me more than either of us realized. In June of 2023, God called my friend home, he was only 6 months older than me. This is almost 2 years ago and, for me, I have difficulty getting my head around the fact that he’s gone from this life (I can’t imagine how Terri, Erin, and Hayley, have processed his truly untimely passing). Visiting his web page, from time...
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MAKES LITTLE SENSE

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National Christian Leader after National Christian Leader in article after article, shame those who profess faith in Christ for voting for and supporting former President Donald Trump. From videos to articles to Tweets (what are they now called "Xs"?) to Facebook posts, if you vote for the former president, you are a member of a hideous cult with a malformed brain, a questionable character who doesn't love God or neighbor, and who has been reprogrammed to believe - well - whatever. The vitriol continues to grow as we get closer to the election. (It used to be 'election day' but that term seems to be a thing of the past. Now, it's more like 'election season.') Today, I read that "Trump is the leader of a giant cult" and that "Harris is encouraging voters to choose joy and a more normal politics". Both of these would be laughable if they weren't so sad and serious. There are so many shortcuts through the truth that it boggles on...
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What of the Night?

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The Urgency of Revival and the Call to Shine For the past month, our focus has been on the need for revival. But some may wonder, why all the emphasis on revival? What's the big deal? Well, the truth is, as believers, we are on a journey. From the moment we accepted Christ until the day we step foot on Heaven's shore, we are constantly in need of renewal, restoration, and refreshment. In a sermon by Vance Havner, a 20th-century revivalist, he shared a message that resonated with me. It was based on Ezekiel 21:11-12, which speaks about the Watchman and the night. This message has great relevance for us today, as we find ourselves living in a time of darkness. The Watchman In the Bible, the concept of the Watchman is mentioned over 20 times. Watchmen were assigned to stand guard and protect the community from enemies. They were like sentinels or guards, alerting the people to danger. Today, we too are called to be Watchmen, guarding against the darkness that surrounds...
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Are You Ready for God?

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Introduction In this blog post, we will explore the concept of being ready for God. We will dive deep into the transcript of a powerful message and examine the importance of looking upward, inward, and outward in our spiritual journey. Join us as we discover how to prepare ourselves for a personal and intimate connection with God. Looking Upward The message begins with the speaker encouraging the audience to look upward. They talk about how we often look up to people who inspire, correct, and teach us. However, the speaker emphasizes that there is one whom we should all look up to - God. They describe God as being high and lifted up, someone who deserves our allegiance and devotion. When we turn our focus to God and empty our lives of worldly things, we have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of His power, majesty, and glory. Looking Inward Once we have looked upward and encountered God, it naturally leads us to look inward. The speaker reminds us that when we look at ourselve...
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Revival: Seeking God's Face for Renewal

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The Need for Revival Have you ever had a week where everything seemed to be backwards? A week where no matter what you did, it felt like things were just not going the right way? Pastor Jerry opens his message with this relatable experience, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the need for revival in our lives and in our land. The Three Levels of Hearing Pastor Jerry highlights the importance of listening with understanding, rather than just superficially or for mere facts. He emphasizes that when our emotions are touched, we truly engage our mind and connect with the message being conveyed. This level of deep understanding and connection is what we should strive for when it comes to hearing and internalizing the Word of God. Revival: Breathing Life into the Dead Revival is defined as an encounter with God, a renewal of spiritual life in individuals or among a group of people. It is a restoration, a falling in love with Jesus all over again. Just as life can be breat...
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The Tale of Two Americas

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 America...without apology, I love this land, the land of the free and the home of the brave. This land, by all human standards, an 'experiment' in democratic governance, did well for over 200 years.  Yes, there were and are some black spots in our history, but the good certainly outweighs the bad and the USA is still the bastion of freedom and opportunity. This is proven by the literal millions who are charging our southern border at a rate not seen and with a fervor that is unmatched.  They are coming because the USA is still the greatest country ever known to mankind. Our Founding Fathers possessed an intellect that seems to far exceeds any of our modern-day leaders and whose selflessness appears in every word they wrote in those founding documents. Those founding fathers taught us much about commitment, sacrifice, and yes, unselfishness. The only way this country will survive is if we, the modern-day Americans, adopt the same attitude as our founding fathers....
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The Important versus the Urgent

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The title says it all.  There are projects after projects after projects in which I find myself immersed.  Many of these are good, but because of time constraints, they can be labeled 'Important.' However, they do not eclipse the importance of my heart before God and the need for a fresh sense of the presence of God leading to a revival among God's people.  Somehow I must make the change, the choice, and/or the transition to keep my heart and life focused on HIM and not on things. Simply stated, "God cannot do a fresh work through me until He has done a fresh work in me. "  I diligently am seeking, likely more seriously than I ever have, God's will, way, and word, for the days ahead.   As I read Acts 1, I am that Peter referred to Psalms 69 as he addressed that flawed business meeting in the upper room. So I turned to Psalms 69 and the first verses hit me in the face; 1  Save me, God, for the water has risen to my neck. 2 ...
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