Look Up !

Shalom Family!

And may blessings from Elohim direct your hearts and paths. I came across this You-Tube this morning and found it to be intriguing. Just a quick inspirational poem from a young Christian man (by comparison to me). I found that it made me think about how I prioritize my own life.

As a side note, there is ONE word within the poem that could possibly be conceived as a naughty word!  I don't believe it was meant to be naughty and is likely a culturally rooted acceptable word.

( you will likely not even conceive it as naughty, or miss it entirely! ). But, the message in the video is oh so relevant !  I think you will enjoy it.

God Bless !

b

NFL Star Don Davis: Making an IMPACT for Christ - CBN.com

Shalom Brothers and Sisters,

It's been a couple of weeks since my last post, and there is a plethora of information to offer you as ministry updates. We will do so throughout the coming week so please visit us again.

First, in an effort to address the several emails received regarding my recent health set-back.

Thank You very much for your prayers,hospital visits, and calls of concern. ( I'm doing GREAT )

Surgery was a success and went well, aftercare infusion treatments with my extended family at York Oncology was very bearable, and it appears that by all indications that I remain in a remission status.

So There!,....Praise God, for He is merciful to His Children!

Many of you (especially our Fantasy Football Fellowship) have heard me speak of N.E. Patriots Team Chaplain, former linebacker, and NFLPA rep., Don Davis as being a personal inspiration to myself and so many more. If you like, you can visit Don's website at Real Don Davis .

Just yesterday while reading Billy Graham's Decision Magazine, (Oct. 2015 issue) I came across a concerning article titled ' atheists Seek to Sack Football Chaplains'. 

How blessed we are to have groups such as Fellowship of Christian Athletes FCA and Christian leaders such as our brother Don Davis. Please pray in the Holy Spirit with me that the voices of FCA, leaders such as Don, and many more (including this ministry) will quell this newest initiative in Christian Persecution.

Below is a short You Tube with Don Davis as the guest on CBN's 700 Club. I think it will give you some insight as to the Passion for Christ possessed by Don and both collegiate and NFL Chaplains across the country. I pray it touches your heart in such a way that you may somehow support or advocate the presence of Chaplains within the realm of sports.

May God Bless You in Every Way,

b 

Kim Davis Speaks After Being Released from Jail | The Blaze

Sorry Folks,..... Most Urgent Post !



The Kim Davis Persecution Story Continues ,..... Yet MORE Bible prophecy being lived out these days. How can a person NOT believe in Biblical Prophecy !

I CRIED LIKE "  A Little Girl " when I saw this. ( Oooops!  Is it legal to refer to gender any more?,...

maybe nor I'm headed to jail! )  If so, please Pray 



God Bless!

b

Are You Ready For Some Football, Faith and Fellowship?

Shalom Brethren!,

We at Step With Christ Ministries feel grateful and blessed to be entering into the 7th year of  our "Fantasy Football Fellowship Initiative". With our Mission to unite local Christian Churches with Fellowship Initiatives that glorify Godly Christian relations, we are very excited and honored to announce the fact that this years league will be comprised of representatives of  FIVE Christian Churches who will edify one another to burn brightly for Christ.

This years brotherhood of Churches are Step With Christ Ministries, First Christian Church of Kittery Point ( whom will host this years live draft ), Eliot Baptist Church ( whom will provide this years much needed Co-Commissioner,Keith Mueller. ), First Parish Church of York (where our league originated), Next Level Church, and Saint Elizabeth Seaton Church of Bedford,NH.

Math never being one of my strongest points,..... I guess this actually equals SIX !.. Praise God!

We Thank each of these fine Churches of Christ for their support and participation.

Our initiative to Fellowship in Christ, has been highly impacted by our new Friend and Brother in Christ, Don Davis ( Shown above with The Lombardi Trophy. ) Don, whom we met at a fellowship function provided by Bethany Church of Rye, NH, is a former 11 year retired NFL Linebacker, and now New England Patriots Team Chaplain, Strength Coach, and NFLPA Representative. A true representative of Christ has instilled in us the fact that Christians are real every day people whom can change the world with what he succinctly calls Christian Swagger !

For you football fans as well as non-football fans, take a moment to visit his ministry initiative site

Real Don Davis .

Again, we thank all participating church representatives for helping us build a brighter fire for Christ and Christian Fellowship. We ask your prayers that we are indeed able to represent Christian Fellowship among Churches of Christ in a way that is pleasing to the eyes of God The Father.

May God Bless each of you with blessings of Christian Fellowship!

A TOUCHDOWN FOR CHRIST !

bill 

Keeping Our Foundation Strong !

Shalom Brethren,

In my studies of Messianic Judaism and the early Apostolic Church, I came across a daily devotional that I felt compelled to share ( in light of worldly conditions ). Allow me to share an expounded version of that devotional.

Today's Mission 

Dedicate this day to God and His will for you today before you do anything else. Set a good and solid foundation upon which we can build.

                                                              .............. REV. 2:4

The first act of the American Government took place in 1789. President George Washington, The House of Representatives, AND The Senate ( imagine if all three gov't components were able to work together once again! ), were together for the inauguration of the President. After he made his speech, they ALL proceeded to a church, went inside, prayed, and committed America into God's hands.

The first initial act of  the American Government was to Pray. That same day, Washington gave a warning that If America departed from God, it would lose the blessings and favor of God !

Please pray for America. It's easy for a nation to forget it's foundation when Prayer, Bibles, and Monuments to our faith are banned. When we talk about the nation and say, how America has departed from it's roots - But, what about you?, ... What about The Church of our Messiah?, Have we gone astray from our first love, Prayer, the God-Given word, our entire Faith Foundation? It's easy to do. ( That should tell us something right there, ... Easy to Do!, ... we know that being a good Christian is anything but easy, ....but more fulfilling than we c an imagine.)

We desperately need to get back to our FOUNDATION, because everything else in our lives will only be as good and strong as the foundation upon which it rests.

Like America, we need to get back to our foundation in God. That my friends is where our blessings lie. That my friends is how we can collectively ' Shine Brighter for Christ ' and draw our lost sheep into the fold of Christianity.

May the Love of Messiah reside in your hearts and guide you through Holy Discernship Today

and every day!

In His Holy Name

bill

Come One, ...Come All !

Shalom Brothers and Sisters !

What better way to close out what has proven to be a truly beautiful Summer here on the Southern Maine Seacoast than an ocean-side picnic hosted by your family in Christ, First Christian Congregational Church of Kittery Point ? 

" The Little Church, With a Big Heart "

Please join us this Sunday, August 30th at 'High Noon' !  Where?  At beautiful and historic

Fort Mc Clary, State Park in Kittery Point, Maine, Ocean-Side directly on Route 103. Established 1791 as a key military point of defense, Fort Mc Clary was built ocean-side on green rolling hills to protect Portsmouth Harbor at it's mouth..

Today the fort serves as an historical state park where tourists picnic at ' The Gazebo ', 

enjoy the Atlantic Ocean, and explore the Bunkers, Cannons, Out Buildings, Tunnels and more!

HotDogs, Hamburgers, and Beverages will be happily provided by First Christian Church, with side dishes brought by it's congregation members. If you are so inclined, you can feel free to bring what you desire if you are not a hot dog, hamburger person (lots of grill space available)

Anyone wishing to join us for FOOD, FUN, and FELLOWSHIP is welcome to join us in unity as we edify one another and fellowship in the name of Christ!

Romans 15:2  " Each of us is to please his neighbor for good, to his edification "

Games for the kids and 'kids at heart'  & LOTS n' LOTS of FOOD n' FUN !

Any questions please call First Christian Church at 207-439-4021  

or call

Step With Christ Ministries at 207-363-1775

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE !

bill  

Our Sufficiency !

Shalom, Brothers and Sisters !



I need to apologize for not posting through the past couple of weeks. Although I've desperately tried to keep the topic of my personal health affliction separate from our ministry initiative, my recent absence deserves an explanation.

A couple of months ago I did in fact quickly reflect on the blessing of my health affliction reaching a 'remission' status'.  Well, as I discovered a while ago,....the Lord sometimes gives us things and sometimes takes things away as He shapes our journeys.



Well, a recent 'glitch' in my infusion treatment protocol ( and this protocol IS a blessing as well as a living testament to the loving power of God ) resulted in a setback and required several days of hospital treatment as The Lord carried me through what became a SuperInfection.

So, a week in the hospital, week on the couch and more infusion therapy at the wonderful York Hospital Oncology Center and Holy Spirit driven prayer from many of you again ended as a blessing.

My most excellent team of specialists found and adjusted this so-called 'glitch', and ' I'm Back in the Saddle '. 

As hard as it may be for some to understand, I actually look at my health affliction, and any of the associated flares or setbacks as Blessings from God, as every time I have a health issue, I actually FEEL the awesome power of God and deepen my personal relationship with Him.



He IS indeed my Sufficiency as He Is yours also. All praise be to God our Father !

Below is one of the most heart touching you tube videos I've EVER seen. The common theme of the video is a good representation of how I am able to look at my health issues. For with Him, and through Him, and very importantly FOR HIM, ... I can achieve anything.



Feel free to comment on the video. Pass  it along, it's message is as sweet, pure, and accurate as can be.

God Bless You All, and visit us tomorrow for the Fantasy Football Fellowship announcement.