This is my daughter at a park feeding ducks after the flood.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
What to do when troubles hit your life
The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. Nahum 1:7
We are are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. II Corinthians 4:8-9
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Psalm 138:7
Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Isaiah 43:2
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou has considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities. Psalm 31:7
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. I Peter 5:7
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:34
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. II Corinthians 1:3-4
Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:6-7
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. Isaiah 51:11
We are are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. II Corinthians 4:8-9
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Psalm 138:7
Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Isaiah 43:2
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou has considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities. Psalm 31:7
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. I Peter 5:7
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:34
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. II Corinthians 1:3-4
Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:6-7
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. Isaiah 51:11
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Georgia Flooding
On Sunday, September 20, 2009, the South Cobb area experienced what many have referred to as the 500 year flood. Many of our Powder Springs and Austell citizens lost their homes, as well as, all of their possessions. The city had a number of neighborhoods impacted by the flood. It is estimated that 1220 in the Cobb County area were affected by the flood. Paulding, Douglas, Fulton, Dekalb and Gwinnett counties are still assessing the damage of the disaster.
To the fellow servants I want to thank:
To my brothers and sisters in the many teams of the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams from:
I would like to personally thank the teams of 26R, 16R, 19R, and my own 13R and to the leaders of the tams I worked with in the past weeks--David, Joe, Charlie, Marcus, Mike, Carl, Gary, Steve and my buddy Don who has worked many diasters in his years with Disaster Relief.
To my fellow chaplains: Rob, Ralph, John, Charlie, David, Carl, Julia, Melinda, Mary, Ruth, Don, Jim, Russell and all the other chaplains I did not have the opportunity to meet--THANK YOU.
To the many other organizations and volunteers and public safety personnel in the flood disaster area that I have not mentioned, please know we are so thankful to you. Please let me know who youare so that I might thank you personally.
To the fellow servants I want to thank:
- The American Red Cross
- The United Way
- The Salvation Army
- Samaritan's Purse
- Habitat for Humanity
- Atlanta Council of Churches
- All the food closets in the Atlanta area
- Firefighters
- Police
- 911 operators
- CERT (Cobb County Emergency Response Team)
- EMA of Cobb
- GEMA and FEMA
To my brothers and sisters in the many teams of the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams from:
- Texas
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- Louisiana
- Florida
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Kentucky
- Oklahoma
I would like to personally thank the teams of 26R, 16R, 19R, and my own 13R and to the leaders of the tams I worked with in the past weeks--David, Joe, Charlie, Marcus, Mike, Carl, Gary, Steve and my buddy Don who has worked many diasters in his years with Disaster Relief.
To my fellow chaplains: Rob, Ralph, John, Charlie, David, Carl, Julia, Melinda, Mary, Ruth, Don, Jim, Russell and all the other chaplains I did not have the opportunity to meet--THANK YOU.
To the many other organizations and volunteers and public safety personnel in the flood disaster area that I have not mentioned, please know we are so thankful to you. Please let me know who youare so that I might thank you personally.
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