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““For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not returnContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain, Brownsville Texas, day 5…”

Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand- The shadow of a mighty Rock Within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat, And the burden of the day. Upon the cross of Jesus Mine eye at times can seeContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain, Brownsville Texas, day 4…”

“Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted His people, And will have mercy on His afflicted.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭49‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ God is setting the stage of which Israel is the center. Right now, everything is out of place. Israel should be in their land, servingContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain, Brownsville Texas, day 3…”

“Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me,”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭46‬:‭9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Chapter 46 is all about idols. Today, idols are all around us and in the church. For many people today, just going to church is a burden. Like aContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain, Brownsville Texas, day 1…”

We read this update/report from Kendrick Neal, the California Disaster Relief director. We have served with Kendrick on at least four deployments and enjoyed his leadership and dedication. This article that Kendrick wrote just has to be shared… CSBC Family,As I sit here in the garage of Church on Pearl in Santa Monica, reflecting onContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain, home…”

“But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.”‭‭I Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬https://bible.com/bible/114/1th.5.4-6.NKJV

“Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, And princes will rule with justice.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭32‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The King is the Lord Jesus Christ!!!

“Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the Lord!”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭31‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The message for us is clear, when weContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain, day 10…”

“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense.” They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. But you are a chosen generation, aContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain, day 7…”

Things that bring closure… “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“No human wisdom or understanding or plan can stand against the Lord.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭21‬:‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept byContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain, day 4…”

“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭19‬:‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬ For sure…

“I will give him the key to the house of David—the highest position in the royal court. When he opens doors, no one will be able to close them; when he closes doors, no one will be able to open them.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭22‬:‭22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ ““Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. ThisContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain, day 2…”

The reality of driving in southern California… “God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the …evening and the morning were the first day.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The morning is coming The night of weeping will soon be over The new day will dawn Man’s evening of failure, sin and darkness willContinue reading “AZDR Chaplain…day 1…”

“Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”‭‭Galatians‬ ‭3‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.”‭‭Nahum‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

““Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.””‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, AndContinue reading “California Fire, day 11…”

“The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Haven’t I ordered you, ‘Be strong, be bold’? So don’t be afraid or downhearted, because Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.””‭‭Y’hoshua (Jos)‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭CJB‬‬

““Don’t you understand yet?” he asked them.”‭‭Mark‬ ‭8‬:‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.””‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭59‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David andContinue reading “California Fire, day 4…”

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭7‬:‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.””‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

““And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious.””‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭11‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭27‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“You drink wine by the bowlful and perfume yourselves with fragrant lotions. You care nothing about the ruin of your nation.”‭‭Amos‬ ‭6‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ It’s nobody’s business what I drink. I care not what my neighbors think, Or how many laws they choose to pass. I’ll tell the world I’ll have my glass. Here’s one man’sContinue reading “Amos 6:6…”

A recent NY Times opinion column1 asked the question: What is available worldwide, requires no new technology, costs no money and could save more than 800,000 children’s lives a year?  The answer was “breastfeeding.”   While the opinion was written while the authors were in Kenya, the implications are worldwide.  Many African women give water, instead ofContinue reading “Pastor Tom…”

““Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “All is vanity.””‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭12‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ When as a child, I laughed and wept, Time crept; When as a youth, I dreamed and talked, Time walked; When I became a full grown man, Time ran; When older still I daily grew, Time flew; Soon I shall find in traveling on,Continue reading “One Day…”

In chapter 4, God is going to try to win Jonah over to His point of view. This chapter will show us that God will never interfere with our Free Will. God will not force on us any issue whatsoever, we are all free moral agents. God has actually moved heaven and hell and hasContinue reading “Jonah Chapter 4…Your Free Will…”

“So the people of Nineveh believed God, proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to the least of them.”‭‭Jonah‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ All God has ever asked of any person, any sinner, is to simply believe Him. Believe what He has done for you. Believe that Christ died for you- you and yourContinue reading “Jonah 3:5…”

“There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬ What a great gift we have been given, by God, to have the privilege of working with brothers and sisters who love the Lord Jesus Christ and love each other. This allows us all to share andContinue reading “Roswell Flood, day 14…”

“Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not just because of what you told us, but because we have heard him ourselves. Now we know that he is indeed the Savior of the world.””‭‭John‬ ‭4‬:‭42‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.”‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me,Continue reading “Roswell Floods, day 11…”

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I willContinue reading “Roswell Flood, day 10…”

“So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭90‬:‭12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Let Your work appear to Your servants, And Your glory to their children. And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭90‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousnessContinue reading “Roswell Flood, day 4…”

““You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor doContinue reading “Roswell Flood, day 4…”

“I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.”‭‭Psalms‬Continue reading “Roswell Flood, day 3…”

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Tomorrow morning we start work on flood recovery… “Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thine hand to do it.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭27‬ ‭KJV‬‬

The Book of Ecclesiastes… “The sun also rises, and the sun goes down, And hastens to the place where it arose. The wind goes toward the south, And turns around to the north; The wind whirls about continually, And comes again on its circuit. All the rivers run into the sea, Yet the sea isContinue reading “From Hurricanes to Floods…”

About a week has passed since Hurricane Helene hit the U.S.  Helene is the deadliest hurricane since Katrina.  Hardest hit was western North Carolina, where more than half of the known 215 deaths occurred.  Floodwaters reached rooftop levels in many places; the rapidly moving water washed away homes and isolated, or destroyed, many communities.  YouContinue reading “Pastor Tom…”

“All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits. Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Please continue to pray for our AZDR team members that are still serving in northern Florida. We had well over 1200 requests forContinue reading “Hurricane Helene, final day…”

“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.””‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Good afternoon! I’ve been in the Boone area for a week now, returned home last night. It’s awful up here. Some areas may not get power back till after winter. 1400 people still missing. I put my newly completed Crew Chief certification to work! I had a bunch of great people to work with, includedContinue reading “Hurricane Helene, day thirteen…”

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things,Continue reading “Hurricane Helene, day twelve…”

“The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭25‬ ‭NKJV‬‬