The Christian Thread

To hell with the devil-Stryper



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqdRAkvV5Hk&feature=related

Always ther for you-Stryper



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysCx-rjMIXk

If you liked any of the Stryper music, here is a link to there music on Amazon. My personal favorites are "Soldiers under Command" and "To hell with the devil"


http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_m?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=Stryper

"The Rev wrote:

Some praise music and a prayer:
Breathe: Michael W. Smith

Psalm 139

May we come to realize just how much He loves us and knows us.
Remember if we ever think that we are not precious to Him, look at verse 13.
Someone who knits, takes their time. We are so very important to Him.
GB

One of my all time favorite contemporary christian musicians Raul. Thank you. BTW - Chris came through the surgery fine, although his face looks funny with all that gauze packed in there. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers.

"Fin Fan In Cali wrote:

Calling on you-Stryper Saw them in concert in the day.:up:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI8ylsHKIMg

We went to Atlanta to see them years ago. That lead singer can do some more magic on the Battle Hymn of the Republic. He really got me on that.

"Ohiophinphan wrote:

Good news, keep us in the loop, OK?

She's coming up today for her nieces birthday. I love hanging out with her. So far, so good on the healing just keep her in your prayers.
Luv,
DD

"Fin Fan In Cali wrote:

To hell with the devil-Stryper



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqdRAkvV5Hk&feature=related

My son and I had the To hell with the devil t-shirt. We wore it out. OOO, that was so long ago. LOL

I know Pastor Keith rarely ventures into a lot of areas of the forum, but this was in the Lounge.

"King Felix wrote:

i dont usually do these threads but i just found out that one of my best friends has 3 brain lesions, and he has a big one where its a bad place to have one..we really dont know anything about it, but this hit me hard and fast....he is having surgery tomorrow but im not really sure about what they're doing...im not gonna see him till tuesday......please send some good vibes

Link

Let's add this to our list, please.

"The Rev wrote:

I know Pastor Keith rarely ventures into a lot of areas of the forum, but this was in the Lounge.

Link

Let's add this to our list, please.

You are correct, luxury box, club level (if I have time), and now here. I have already added this and will send a pm to the King. Thanks for the catch.

I read that to, but I didn't know how to post it over here. You guys are so good to always think of others.
Thanks for letting me be a part of it.
DD

"dolphindebby wrote:

I read that to, but I didn't know how to post it over here. You guys are so good to always think of others.
Thanks for letting me be a part of it.
DD

If you ever think I can help, don't hesitate in sending me a PM.

Daughter of Gospel Star Steven Curtis Chapman Hit, Killed by Car

The 5-year-old daughter of contemporary Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was struck and killed Wednesday by a sport utility vehicle driven by her brother, authorities said.

The girl, Maria, was hit in a driveway on the family residence Wednesday afternoon by a Toyota Land Cruiser driven by her teenage brother, said Laura McPherson, a spokesman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

McPherson said no charges are expected.

"It looks like a tragic accident," she said.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,357046,00.html

"Celtkin wrote:

Daughter of Gospel Star Steven Curtis Chapman Hit, Killed by Car

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,357046,00.html

Oh my gosh - that's horrible. How devastated he must be. I love his music - one of my favorite artists.

I was just coming in here to post this. A good friend called me from Nashville last night and told me this. Steven is TRULY one of the great guys in the industry.

Pray hard for that family.

Gram

Will do Gram.

I add my prayers for the family.

My heart and prayers go out to him and his family. Losing a child has to be the worst.

Oh no! How tragic. They will be in my prayers. The pain this family must be going through.
:sad:

I heard about this and my wife and I nearly collapsed. How tragic! This just breaks my heart into pieces.
But she is in a better place, and this family will get through this because of their faith.

All our prayers going out to them in this time of tragedy.

"Dolphan7 wrote:

But she is in a better place,

That is very true but having been a family member who has lost a loved one, NEVER say that to a family who has just suffered a loss. They will want and need to hear it in six months but right now.............................that was among the least helpful things people said to me.

Words fail me; but not prayers.

Hi, all...
Just found this place, and I love it. I am also amazed by how many of us are active in the mission and ministry of the Lord. Hallelujah!

It's been a busy week between requires seminars, services, and three funerals in five days - all of which were blessings in disguise once the initial pain and shock have worn away - and one led to a chance to bear witness of the Lord to a young man in a deep spiritual struggle. He was raised in the church, but at 16 wound up studying satanism because he never felt that he fit in with the religious people. He has been dealing with a number of things, and gradually found someone to witness to him to begin him on the trek back to the Lord, but still has a lot of questions. I really hope that the Spirit gave me the right answers for this young man's soul and spiritual nourishment. He is like a lot of people who know a lot about "Jesus Christ" as a subject to be studied, but who have no ideal of the reality of the Living Lord and the Savior. We Methodists don't have a whole lot of good rep as far as evangelism goes, but we do spend some time on apologetics, so we had a long talk about faith not being knowing, but accepting God's offer of grace, and learning to seek God in a personal way.

Next week is my last gig with the Praise Team. The Bishop has appointed my wife and I to churches in the Savannah area, and I want to do Amazing Love. We have done some of the old standards - 'Shout to the Lord,' 'Here I am to Worship," etc. But we have also done 'He Reigns,' 'Glory,' 'Forever.' Never could get them to tackle "Thief" by Third Day, wanted to do that on Good Friday. However, I fear that the more traditional crowd would not have like that. What a wonderful thing to be involved in services which have an opportunity to sing the old songs of faith and allow younger folks to enjoy some of the new expressions of the old faith and love of Jesus. I love Sonic Flood, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Redman, Chapman, and almost anything from Vineyard or Hillsong.

Got to get back at it. Packing and preparing to move in about three weeks, or so.

Shalom;
Rick

"RevRick wrote:

Hi, all...
Just found this place, and I love it. I am also amazed by how many of us are active in the mission and ministry of the Lord. Hallelujah!

It's been a busy week between requires seminars, services, and three funerals in five days - all of which were blessings in disguise once the initial pain and shock have worn away - and one led to a chance to bear witness of the Lord to a young man in a deep spiritual struggle. He was raised in the church, but at 16 wound up studying satanism because he never felt that he fit in with the religious people. He has been dealing with a number of things, and gradually found someone to witness to him to begin him on the trek back to the Lord, but still has a lot of questions. I really hope that the Spirit gave me the right answers for this young man's soul and spiritual nourishment. He is like a lot of people who know a lot about "Jesus Christ" as a subject to be studied, but who have no ideal of the reality of the Living Lord and the Savior. We Methodists don't have a whole lot of good rep as far as evangelism goes, but we do spend some time on apologetics, so we had a long talk about faith not being knowing, but accepting God's offer of grace, and learning to seek God in a personal way.

Next week is my last gig with the Praise Team. The Bishop has appointed my wife and I to churches in the Savannah area, and I want to do Amazing Love. We have done some of the old standards - 'Shout to the Lord,' 'Here I am to Worship," etc. But we have also done 'He Reigns,' 'Glory,' 'Forever.' Never could get them to tackle "Thief" by Third Day, wanted to do that on Good Friday. However, I fear that the more traditional crowd would not have like that. What a wonderful thing to be involved in services which have an opportunity to sing the old songs of faith and allow younger folks to enjoy some of the new expressions of the old faith and love of Jesus. I love Sonic Flood, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Redman, Chapman, and almost anything from Vineyard or Hillsong.

Got to get back at it. Packing and preparing to move in about three weeks, or so.

Shalom;
Rick

How wonderful. My prayers are with you and your wife.
How about Mercy Me? Their my favorite. I love Third Day to, had the opportunity to see them in Atlanta a few years ago. Very talented.

"RevRick wrote:

Hi, all...

Next week is my last gig with the Praise Team. The Bishop has appointed my wife and I to churches in the Savannah area, and I want to do Amazing Love.

Got to get back at it. Packing and preparing to move in about three weeks, or so.

Shalom;
Rick

Conference shuffle time? Best wishes on your new assignment.

"RevRick wrote:

Hi, all...
Just found this place, and I love it. I am also amazed by how many of us are active in the mission and ministry of the Lord. Hallelujah!

What took you so long? :wink2:

"RevRick wrote:

We Methodists don't have a whole lot of good rep as far as evangelism goes, but we do spend some time on apologetics, so we had a long talk about faith not being knowing, but accepting God's offer of grace, and learning to seek God in a personal way.

Us Catholics know a little about speaking on apologetics too. :lol:

"RevRick wrote:

Next week is my last gig with the Praise Team. The Bishop has appointed my wife and I to churches in the Savannah area, and I want to do Amazing Love. We have done some of the old standards - 'Shout to the Lord,' 'Here I am to Worship," etc. But we have also done 'He Reigns,' 'Glory,' 'Forever.' Never could get them to tackle "Thief" by Third Day, wanted to do that on Good Friday. However, I fear that the more traditional crowd would not have like that. What a wonderful thing to be involved in services which have an opportunity to sing the old songs of faith and allow younger folks to enjoy some of the new expressions of the old faith and love of Jesus. I love Sonic Flood, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Redman, Chapman, and almost anything from Vineyard or Hillsong.

"Thief" is a great song. I like "Watch the Lamb" for Good Friday, too. I think it is by Rich Mullins

Be blessed, Rev. As a praise leader in my marriage group, I have always said that playing the guitar is my form of prayer. I never feel closer to God than when I am playing and singing his music.

GB and thanks for stopping by. Let's try to make it a habit. :wink2: