February 2012 Blog Posts (12)

          What would the perfect President be like? What would the perfect Senator or Congressman be like? Of course, we do not have perfect people to choose from for these positions, but if we set the standard of what we’re looking for, and then start looking for the right people to fill the positions, we would likely end up with much better leaders than we have now.

          This is how Ronald Reagan was found. Conservative movements began looking for what they needed in a…

Secular industries get it. If they want to broaden their reach, and maximize their profit they put aside there differences and they merge. They bond their strengths and weaknesses together to yieldgreater returns in their investment. If a people, who proclaim to have the greatest message known to man desire to broadcast their message to the ends of the earth, would it be wise for them to convene and consider such a great…

Truth Awaits

By: Alan Smith

• John 16:13: But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

Have you ever really wanted…

Don’t Worry

By: Alan Smith

• Phil 4:6-7: Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank him for his answers.  If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will…

“Let My love enfold you in the radiance of My Glory. Sit still in the Light of My Presence, and receive My Peace. These quiet moments with Me transcends time, accomplishing far more than you can imagine. Bring Me the sacrifice of your time, and watch to see how abundantly I bless you and your loved ones. Through the intimacy of our relationship, you are being transformed from the inside out. As you keep your focus on Me, I form you into the one I desire you to be. Your part is to…

One Touch

By: Alan Smith

• Matt 9:20-22: Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding…

“I can’t do a solitary thing on my own: I listen, then I decide. You can trust my decision because I’m not out to get my own way but only to carry out orders. If I were simply speaking on my own account, it would be an empty self-serving witness.” (John 5:30, The Message)

I’m sure you can identify with the attitude of Jesus. You know; listening before deciding or doing. Or, here’s the really easy one…most of us is well versed in putting others before…

God Is With You Wherever You Go

By: Alan Smith

• Josh 1:9: Yes, be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (TLB)

What an incredible statement this is!  Be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt.  This is the statement God spoke to Joshua after the death of Moses.  God was calling Joshua to be bold and strong and to enter the promises of God.  Evidently, Joshua…

"You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever." Psalm 23:5-6

Remember that God is pursuing you today with His unfailing love.

As we walk each day in the "places of influence" that the Lord has placed us we will not only rule in the midst of our enemies, but he…