Take every opportunity... (Gal. 6:10)

While getting gas today, the Lord presented a wonderful opportunity to witness to a man. This man asked me for gas money so that he could drive to Baltimore. I gave him some money, then gave him a trillion dollar bill tract. Then I brought him through the law and then the Cross. It was really neat! And he sort of had to stay and listen since I was giving him money. Haha. Happy New Year.

Snow in Maryland

Here in Maryland it is snowing. There is about 2 inches so far and there is no sign of stopping. The fresh snow reminds me a verse. The verse is Isaiah 1:18 "Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though you sins be as scarlet, the shall be as white as snow." Amazing! White as snow. What a tremendous blessing the Lord has blessed us with through the Cross of Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord.

Inspiration form Paul Washer

I really appreciate and am inspired by Paul Washer's sermons. He is so bold and straightforward about biblical truth. He is not afraid to step on Christians toes. Check out his website: http://www.heartcrymissionary.com/.

Ol' Red

For many years I have wanted a purebred dog. Recently I found a Golden Retriever Breeder, from whom I am going to get a puppy. Here are some pictures of my Male Golden Retriever named Ol' Red! I am thankful to God for blessing me with this puppy.

Computer Diffficulties

Registering for college online is difficult when you are not exactly computer oriented! I need a large dose of patience this morning. Haha.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! I am amazed that the all powerful God of the universe humbled Himself and became a helpless baby! And I am so happy He did. Praise God for His Son and for the Power of the Cross. We are free to live for Him!

Family Integrated Church....

In most Churches today families are split up.What I mean by "split up" is how so many Churches take away the children and send them to age segragated ministries such as "kids church", where the children are taught very simple and watered down Bible stories. Also Churches split up families through youth group and other youth ministries. Such things as youth group and kids church are not only very unfruitfull but also unbiblical. So then why do Churches implement such "ministries". So as the Church seperates the family...God calls us to be unified, take Psalm 133:1 for example: "Behold, how good and pleasent it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" This verse paints a beatiful picture for a truly biblical Church. And believe it or not there are Churches that follow these biblical principles. I am happy to attend one. Such Churches are called Family Integrated Churches. Believe it or not, the entire family, including babies and kids stay in the service, as is biblical. No youth group, no watered down Sunday School material. Just family integrated events. Check out http://www.ncfic.org/ to find a local Family Integrated Church and http://www.visionforum.com/ to obtain more information. Brethren let's dwell together...through the whole service and throughout the whole week. Enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving.

Wisdom from a former President

Abraham Lincoln once said, "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Isn't our current culture a fulfillment of his prophecy?We are losning our morality, our faith and our freedoms! People are denying our countries Biblically based foundation and many are rejecting the Lord! Now is a more important time than ever to obey Paul's command and  "shine among them like stars" - Phil. 2:15. Let's shine like stars in a dark and a lost world!

New Third Day CD!!!

Check out Third Day's new album called: Move! It's really great. You can listen to it on youtube also.

Being a Man of God

"But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness,godliness,faith,love,patience,gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold of eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." -1 Timothy 6:11-12

A Man of God:
Has faith in God (Psalm 34:8),
Is Humble (1Peter 5:5-7),
Is Brave (Joshua 1:7)
Is zealous towards the things of God (Titus 2:11-14).

And a true Man of God is actually much more than that: He is a pure single man, or a loyal husband and loving father. He bears much good fruit in his life. As men and women of God we are called to live Christ honoring lives. I want to be a true man of God, I have a long way to go. But I am thankful for the Lord helping me to push forward.

Thankful for the Cross,
Randy Nelson

In the Grip of Grace

When I think about the Cross I am humbled and so very grateful. I am amazed God gave His son.

Knowing the good News of the Cross is great. However for Jesus sacrifice to really sink in we must come to a full understanding of what we were before He came. We were sinners! Miserable decietful wretches. We were rotten to the core. We were in complete rebellion against God.

Then God sent his one and only Son! Jesus did come and He died on that Cross and endured the beatings and experienced seperation from God for us! Just think "while we were still sinners Christ died for us -Rom. 5:8"  I Praise the Lord for His Grace. When we realize how dreadfully lost we were before Christ we come to appreciate the Gospel in a whole new way! It is very important to realize this and to explain this to those to whom we witness.
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