Coming to Virginia on November 14, 2010
Speaker: Mark Lowenstein
Fairfax Church of Christ Deaf Ministry
3901 Rugby Road
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Deaf Bible Class: 8:30 am
Deaf Worship: 9:50 am
Questions: contact David Hinckley @ dhinckley@verizon.net
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Captive
Coming to Virginia on November 14, 2010
Speaker: Mark Lowenstein
Fairfax Church of Christ Deaf Ministry
3901 Rugby Road
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Deaf Bible Class: 8:30 am
Deaf Worship: 9:50 am
Questions: contact David Hinckley @ dhinckley@verizon.net
Monday, October 18, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Deaf Missions: Zombieland
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Deaf Missions: Zombieland: "Look back to the moment when you first became a Christian. Maybe you didn't know what you're getting yourself into? Satan hates Christians. ..."
Deaf Missions: Zombieland: "Look back to the moment when you first became a Christian. Maybe you didn't know what you're getting yourself into? Satan hates Christians. ..."
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Smile
Please lift up a friend of mine, also a family member of the Lord's church, as she approaches your final weeks of her life on this earth. Her smile is so radiant that always lifts us up and that smile will forever be etched in our memories. Pray for her husband and her family.
I plan to drive to Kansas City this Wednesday to visit her as she lay waiting for the Lord to take her home. But we'll continue to pray to the Lord for yet another miracle in the making.
Lord, may your will be done!
I plan to drive to Kansas City this Wednesday to visit her as she lay waiting for the Lord to take her home. But we'll continue to pray to the Lord for yet another miracle in the making.
Lord, may your will be done!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Friday, July 09, 2010
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Rock!
I was reading Psalm 18 this morning and had a devotional with Michelle and our daughter, Angela. We were at Starbucks discussing the Scripture.
King David wrote the Psalms. He was in desperate need of the Rock! His Lord is the Rock! The Rock provides David the following:
A place of safety.
Protection.
Shield.
A place to hide.
What was David facing that demands these things? If God was for him, who can be against him? If he was called, "a man after God's own heart," why is he worrying about his own life?
To name a few, King Saul was after King David. Saul wanted David dead! Plus, David had many enemies because David fought against them for God. Though, God was with David throughout his life, David still feared for his own life and safety. David was a man of war. You would think David would be tough and without fear. But not so. Though he was a strong soldier, David had some weaknesses. And we're blessed to learn from his weakness and his dependance on God.
In a lot of ways, we can relate to David's prayer to God for His Rock, Shelter, Fortress, Protection, Safety and be elevated High in the Hills to Hide! All of us have some fears in this life. You may think you have it all that you're able to conquer everything. That would be nice. But each of us have either a hint or a bucket of fear.
Now, what do we fear? Is anyone coming after us to kill us? Like Saul chasing after David? Do we have a "Saul" in our life? Who is our "Saul"?
"A thief comes to steal, kill and destroy.." John 10:10
Our "Saul" is Satan himself. He's is out in the world to tempt us and make us fall away from the grace of God. What happens if we live our lives without our Lord Jesus Christ? What happens if we fall into temptation? What happens if "fear" drives us away from the Lord? What do we do?
Psalm 18 is a good chapter to read and examine our own life:
We cry out to God!
We call to Him for help!
We need to see that God is able to come and rescue us.
We need to see the fury of His wrath against those who turn against us.
God is LOUD! Louder than our problems.
God can shake away our temptations.
God reaches down to us! (Even though, some people feel God is distant..)
God is able: to rescue me, to lead me to a safe place, to support me.
Once we're free (temporarily) from our temptations, is that all we need to do?
The ROCK isn't finished with us. He may say this, "It's only the beginning..." So now what?
"He trains me for war so that my arms can bend the most powerful bow." Ps. 18:34
I've had a share of my experience with a "real" bow and arrow. Easy? Nope! It was tough! You have to do alot of "multitasking" with a bow and arrow. The aim: BULLSEYE! THE SMALL RED DOT! But you're wrestling with sustaining the strength to keep the bow primed back while the arrow is in its place. Then eyeing on the target. Checking the wind. The obstacles. The distractions. Too much going on over fixing on one small bullseye!
Yes! God wants to train us for the next battle. If we are to depend on our Rock, our Fortress, our Salvation.. We need to always be ready for the next battle against "Saul"! He does both: salvation and persuades me to attack my enemies:
"The Lord lives! I praise my Rock, the God who saves me. How great he is!.. ..You, Lord, help me defeat those who attack me. You save me from cruel people.." Ps. 18:46, 48.
King David wrote the Psalms. He was in desperate need of the Rock! His Lord is the Rock! The Rock provides David the following:
A place of safety.
Protection.
Shield.
A place to hide.
What was David facing that demands these things? If God was for him, who can be against him? If he was called, "a man after God's own heart," why is he worrying about his own life?
To name a few, King Saul was after King David. Saul wanted David dead! Plus, David had many enemies because David fought against them for God. Though, God was with David throughout his life, David still feared for his own life and safety. David was a man of war. You would think David would be tough and without fear. But not so. Though he was a strong soldier, David had some weaknesses. And we're blessed to learn from his weakness and his dependance on God.
In a lot of ways, we can relate to David's prayer to God for His Rock, Shelter, Fortress, Protection, Safety and be elevated High in the Hills to Hide! All of us have some fears in this life. You may think you have it all that you're able to conquer everything. That would be nice. But each of us have either a hint or a bucket of fear.
Now, what do we fear? Is anyone coming after us to kill us? Like Saul chasing after David? Do we have a "Saul" in our life? Who is our "Saul"?
"A thief comes to steal, kill and destroy.." John 10:10
Our "Saul" is Satan himself. He's is out in the world to tempt us and make us fall away from the grace of God. What happens if we live our lives without our Lord Jesus Christ? What happens if we fall into temptation? What happens if "fear" drives us away from the Lord? What do we do?
Psalm 18 is a good chapter to read and examine our own life:
We cry out to God!
We call to Him for help!
We need to see that God is able to come and rescue us.
We need to see the fury of His wrath against those who turn against us.
God is LOUD! Louder than our problems.
God can shake away our temptations.
God reaches down to us! (Even though, some people feel God is distant..)
God is able: to rescue me, to lead me to a safe place, to support me.
Once we're free (temporarily) from our temptations, is that all we need to do?
The ROCK isn't finished with us. He may say this, "It's only the beginning..." So now what?
"He trains me for war so that my arms can bend the most powerful bow." Ps. 18:34
I've had a share of my experience with a "real" bow and arrow. Easy? Nope! It was tough! You have to do alot of "multitasking" with a bow and arrow. The aim: BULLSEYE! THE SMALL RED DOT! But you're wrestling with sustaining the strength to keep the bow primed back while the arrow is in its place. Then eyeing on the target. Checking the wind. The obstacles. The distractions. Too much going on over fixing on one small bullseye!
Yes! God wants to train us for the next battle. If we are to depend on our Rock, our Fortress, our Salvation.. We need to always be ready for the next battle against "Saul"! He does both: salvation and persuades me to attack my enemies:
"The Lord lives! I praise my Rock, the God who saves me. How great he is!.. ..You, Lord, help me defeat those who attack me. You save me from cruel people.." Ps. 18:46, 48.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Biblos!
Here's an outstanding website for Jesus Freaks like me!!! :) Check it out:
www.biblos.com
It will take time to maneuver through the website! Eventually, it'll be worth the hassle!!
Share with us any bible website you use right here on SaintBlog!!! We want to keep everyone informed!
To Be Continued......
I know. I know it's been since March when I last posted a blog. It's been a hectic Spring season with planning, packing and preparing for the move to Omaha.
As I blog this morning, we're at the Regency Lodge (resort) in Omaha. I'm up and getting ready to take our oldest daughter, Amanda, to her volleyball conditioning and training at her future Burke High School. Then we will take Amanda to the Entingers. Chad and Glory, the two awesome friends of God, will take Amanda to her last volleyball conditioning and training session tomorrow morning while I drive back up to Omaha after dropping off the family today in Lee's Summit, MO.. It's a long story but will be glad when the weekend is over! Believe it or not, I'm already ready for Monday! :)
This Friday, I will be participating in the Deaf Missions Golf Challenge in Council Bluffs, IA. We're fundraising to help defray the cost to create an Old Testament ASL Bible DVD. Deaf Missions currently sells the New Testament ASL Bible DVD. You can check it out at www.deafmissions.com. Their goal is to fundraise over $100,000 for this arduous project! May God bless Jose Abenchuchan, Lindsey Darnell and Joseph Josselyn (and those involved behind the scenes) for their labor of love for God!
I believe, Lord willing, I will be posting blogs from now and on. We are not settled in just yet. Check back every now and then. So "to be continued..."...
I'm off to eat breakfast with one of my precious daughters, Amanda!
May the grace of God continue to shine on each of you!
God bless!
As I blog this morning, we're at the Regency Lodge (resort) in Omaha. I'm up and getting ready to take our oldest daughter, Amanda, to her volleyball conditioning and training at her future Burke High School. Then we will take Amanda to the Entingers. Chad and Glory, the two awesome friends of God, will take Amanda to her last volleyball conditioning and training session tomorrow morning while I drive back up to Omaha after dropping off the family today in Lee's Summit, MO.. It's a long story but will be glad when the weekend is over! Believe it or not, I'm already ready for Monday! :)
This Friday, I will be participating in the Deaf Missions Golf Challenge in Council Bluffs, IA. We're fundraising to help defray the cost to create an Old Testament ASL Bible DVD. Deaf Missions currently sells the New Testament ASL Bible DVD. You can check it out at www.deafmissions.com. Their goal is to fundraise over $100,000 for this arduous project! May God bless Jose Abenchuchan, Lindsey Darnell and Joseph Josselyn (and those involved behind the scenes) for their labor of love for God!
I believe, Lord willing, I will be posting blogs from now and on. We are not settled in just yet. Check back every now and then. So "to be continued..."...
I'm off to eat breakfast with one of my precious daughters, Amanda!
May the grace of God continue to shine on each of you!
God bless!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
2010 Deaf Retreat - The Love Outbreak
THE LOVE OUTBREAK - AN OP DEAF RETREAT (Adults Only)
What should be at the heart of each and every Christian in the world today? The love of God. The bible says, "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." 1 John 4:8.
COST: $30pp (Registration coming soon)
FACILITATORS: Daniel Allen & Mark Lowenstein
This will take place on May 14-15th at the Tallgrass Christian Camp in Harveyville, Kansas. Here's a brief itinerary of the retreat:
Friday Night: Arrival, Getting settled in, devo*, snacks, games, lights out.
Saturday AM: Breakfast, devo*, games.
Saturday PM: Lunch, devo*, games, clean-up, bye-bye (out by 5pm).
Sunday AM: Wrap-up lesson/testimonies will be on Sunday at the Overland Park Church of Christ building.
*Reflection/role-playing will be one of the activities during devotional time.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Deaf Missions Support Line
Alexa Abenchuchan is Deaf Mission's newest staff. She's part of the "Teach" (training) and "Reach" (outreach) team. She'll be answering videophone calls should you have any bible questions or questions about Deaf Missions. She is able to do spiritual counseling with women. If you would like to be added to the mailing and donor list, she is the best person to contact.
Why don't you give Alexa a call!
May God bless you all!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Fourteen!
Our daughter, Amanda, just became fourteen yesterday (1/19)! Fourteen years ago, we remember the time when Michelle was having strong contractions and it wasn't a good time to have a baby. We were living in Missouri and on that morning, the city was under a blizzard warning! It was a scary trip to the hospital. Normally, it would take us 20 minutes to get the the hospital but it took approximately 45 minutes. But, thanks to the Lord, we managed to get to the hospital where Amanda was born.
We pray that the Lord will continue to bring her up and live her life through spiritual successes. May God bless her!
We pray that the Lord will continue to bring her up and live her life through spiritual successes. May God bless her!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Shout!
Good news that made me want to SHOUT! Our daughter, Alyson, led the chorus of lil angels in singing that song in front of hundreds of people! They all did an awesome job. Our other daughter, Angela, had her own role as a "Time Traveler" during last year's (2009) Christmas production at the Overland Park Church.
By the way, I think I am back much earlier than expected. Now, you may notice the new blog title. I've used the "Nike Formula Blog" for years and have decided that it is time for a change. Don't we all need a change or two every now and then?
Welcome to "SaintBlog". My focus will be on all the saints of God within our deaf and hearing community and the world sharing how we can overcome obstacles in our walk with God, better give God the glory He deserves, why our growth have plateaued or even worse, declining, and many other issues. If you have an article, or a photo that would benefit us on "SaintBlog", feel free to email them to me.
Our every day goal is to increase our "fear" (respect) for the Lord. When we give Him all the love and respect He deserves, He guarantees us that we LACK nothing whether it be on earth or in heaven or both!
Until next time! Fear the Lord!
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