“If the Godly compromise with the wicked, it is like polluting a
fountain or muddying a spring.”

Proverbs 25:26 (NLT)

APRIL 18 - Let’s take a quick look at an incredible illustration from nature — the penguin. Traveling many miles from their natural habitat (the ocean), the emperor penguin breeds at specific, often desolate, dangerously icy sites, laying and caring for their eggs in the world’s most inhospitable region. Not even 80° below zero temperatures cause these birds to quit. No, they never turn back; they have decided to give no place to compromise.

We must become people of principle. No matter what situation arises, we must never compromise our integrity for anyone, ever. Why is that? Because we have to live with our actions every night when we go home, gazing at ourselves before the mirror every day. We cannot afford to commit ourselves partially to anything. For the most part, principled people do not always feel like doing the things that they must do. Even so, they act by examining the long-term results of every one of their decisions.

If we compromise our principles, we abandon our fortified base and find ourselves behind enemy lines—without weapons, armor, or communication. It is a task that the Commander-in-Chief of Heaven’s Armed Forces never appointed to us. Compromise is strictly forbidden in His army. Those who do so are captured by the enemy and forced to defect. Divine rescue missions are rarely successful, and those who compromise
are often gone for good. Keep a close watch on yourself and on your service to the King. Although you may find yourself in the most inhospitable region, like the penguin, never allow yourself to compromise your principles for anyone, anywhere, for any reason. It would be a terrible day to be tried for treason by the King of kings.

Daily Confession

Father, I refuse to compromise. I live by Your Word and am guided by Your statutes and commands. I understand failure waits for those who compromise, but I win because I  choose a principled life.

Day 18: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 5

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Sculpting Your True identity - CD

It took Michelangelo six years to carve one of his greatest works, the magnificent statue of King David. When asked why his masterpiece took so long, his reply was simple: “Once I found a slab of marble that I could see David in, all that was left was to chip away everything that was not David.”

You are God’s masterpiece. God placed something great within you that no man can take away, no circumstance can assail, and no words can destroy. The key to unveiling your true potential lies in learning how to chip away everything that is not a part of who God called you to be. Join Dr. Robb Thompson as he shows you how to become God’s masterpiece – whole, polished, and created anew in Christ Jesus!

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“These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold. So if your faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.”

1 Peter 1:7 (NLT)

APRIL 8 - After hearing of the massacres of two Central African missionaries, British-born gentleman, James Hannington fought the criticism and objection of his peers, forsaking a comfortable lifestyle in preparation to take their place. Before being martyred in 1885, Mr. Hannington first lifted his hand to his captors, requesting that the Ugandan king be told that he had purchased the road to their country with his death—a perilous path, yet one highly worthwhile. I admit, in this world, you could suffer for choosing Godly character. The Scriptures warn us that this might happen as we follow Christ. One thing is very sure,  however; when this life is over and we step into eternity, all injustice will cease. Whatever price you pay to have Godly character (even if with your life) will pale in comparison to the rewards that await you. You will have difficulty here on earth, but if you choose God’s righteousness, you’ll never regret the adversity it may include.

Have you yet realized that God is very interested in rewarding you? Yes, He is gracious and loving beyond comprehension, but we must step up to the plate of service in order to receive what is ours. God’s goodness
can only be released through our commitment to walk in His ways, as He expertly uses our times of dversity to refine us—making us even stronger than we are already are. We may never suffer martyrdom as did
James Hannington, but we do have a mandate to help people in any way that God directs. And the only way we’ll accomplish our task and be rewarded for it is if we choose the prize of character, despite the price
of adversity.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You for Your grace that enables me to represent You. Help me to always do what is just in Your sight.

Audio Confession: Day 8

Family Scripture Reading

Songs 1

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Spiritual Checkup Pack - CD & Book

What is the ultimate prize that this world has to offer? The Nobel Peace Prize? An Oscar? A Super Bowl ring? A lucrative recording contract?

Certainly you can find all types of contests in which to compete and a host of valuable prizes to covet in today’s society. Are you equipped to win the prize and obtain the goal? In this package, Dr. Robb Thompson explains to you how to win the ultimate prize of life – the heart of your Heavenly Father.

Using illustrations from the lives of Biblical men and women, Dr. Thompson vividly portrays what it means to be a person after God’s own heart and how to do the necessary examining of your own heart in the process. He tackles the all-important topics of submission and covenant loyalty – scriptural concepts that are frequently shunned and swept under the collective rug in Christendom today.

As Dr. Thompson so succinctly asks, “What else do you have in life, if you don’t have the heart of the Father?” That’s a question only you can answer for yourself. Pursue the prize of your Father’s heart, and watch everything else in your life fall into place (Matthew 6:33).

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“Even while we were with you, we gave you this rule:
‘whoever does not work should not eat.’”

2 Thessalonians 3:10 (NLT)

FEBRUARY 16 - Some Americans may have forgotten, but the United States Constitution did not consign the nation to be ruled by judges. Established with the divinely inspired system of “checks and balances,” America’s unique government is separated into three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—one continually serving the other. That is exactly how “liberty and justice for all” was created. Recently, however, it seems there has been a disproportionate shift in standards, accentuating an imperial judiciary instead of this branch being the least powerful of the three, consigning the nation to be ruled by judges.

Paralleling this unjust trend, the standards once held by the early Christian church have also declined. Additionally, a shift within the body of Christ from exclusivity to all-inclusive has begun to take place. We have communicated an errant message that everyone can be rewarded in Heaven without doing what is right. This plainly is not just. The shift is evident throughout the entire world, and has infiltrated the church, causing it to be filled with so-called “Christians” who don’t produce Godly fruit. Repeatedly, God’s Word
reveals that rewards are extended only to those who obey.

There must be a balance between seeking the lost and allowing people to determine their own course. Did Jesus ever chase after those who wanted to abandon Him? Absolutely not! Once people knew who He was, Jesus allowed them to decide who they would follow. He did not force Himself upon anyone. If He would have, there would be no reward because God only rewards those whose faith causes pursuit. We must commit to the Word of God and stand our ground to receive what is rightfully ours. Now that is truly “liberty and justice for all.”

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am a doer of the Word and not a hearer only. I produce much fruit that brings You glory.

Day 16: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 13

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Stronger Everyday - Women’s Conference

Join host Linda Thompson for the annual spring Women’s Conference, where special guests, Robb Thompson and Pat Mesiti will exhort you to grow stronger mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Register today! Price goes up in March!
Registration includes all sessions, food fare, and gift bag.
Now - Feb. 28 $30*
March 1 - 21 $35*
March 22 - 27 $40*
One day only $15*

*Registration required for everyone. FREE for widows, ladies 65 & older, and girls 8th grade and under.

Ladies, my desire is that your testimony would be that you are a woman who is true to her walk with the Lord. I want you to look back at each year of your life and see that no matter what came your way, you made a decision to clothe yourself with strength and dignity!!!

We’ll see you there!
~ Linda Thompson

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03|26|09
Thursday, 7:00 pm
Opening Meeting

03|27|09
Friday, 9:30 am
Meeting
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6:30 pm
Meeting
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03|28|09
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9:30 am
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