"Our Pricesless Inheritance For 2009, Beyond the Reach of Change & Decay"

Posted by Ann Marie Rush

Fire tests the purity of silver & gold, but the Lord tests the heart. ~Proverbs 17:3
For you see, it take intense HEAT to purify gold & silver. Similarly, it often takes the HEAT of trials for the Christian to be purified. For through trials, God shows us what is in us, & clears out anything that gets in the way of complete trust in him. Yet Peter says, "These trials will show that your faith is GENUINE. For it is being tested as fire tests & purifies gold -- though your faith is far more precious than mere gold." (1 Peter 1:7)
So when tough times come your way in the New Year of 2009, realize that God wants to use them to REFINE your faith & purify your heart.

Therefore, O Lord says King David,... I know,..., that you EXAMINE our hearts & REJOICE when you find integrity there. ...

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What will happen in 2009?

Posted by Dean & GladysBeaty

PROSPECTS FOR 2009
By Rev. Dean Beaty 1/1/2009

What are the prospects of the year that’s ahead?
Some look for great things, while others face dread.
Some will see turmoil from those filled with hate.
Others look for Jesus; for Him we await.

There’s plenty of chaos that’s out of our hands;
Brought on by leaders who ignore God’s commands.
But we have God’s promise that He cares for His own.
So cheer up dear Christian, God’s still on the throne.

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