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Proof there is a God: It's easy to prove that God exists. When you see a building, how do you know that there was a builder? Simple, the fact that the building exists is 100% scientific proof that there was a builder. Anyone that denies this is either stupid or has an ulterior motive for denying the obvious. Where there is a painting, there must be a painter. Where there is design, there is a designer. Where there is order, there is an order-er. The universe is so intricately designed, there must be a designer. One single cell is more complex than a space shuttle. DNA is many volumes of written information of your body's design, super technology way beyond the man's capabilities, on the space smaller than a pinhead. If all your body's DNA was unravelled, it would stretch to the moon & back 9 times. Complex written information doesn't come about by chance. At the beach, if you see ripples on the sand, you conclude the tide has made them, a consequence of nature. But if you see written in the sand "John loves Katy" you don't think nature did it, you naturally conclude someone wrote it.

The 2nd proof is God has given you a conscience to know right from wrong. It's not a matter of opinion that Rape and paedophilia is wrong. It's absolutely wrong. Your conscience tells you that God's infinite goodness demands infinite justice, so He has appointed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness. But He won't just stop at punishing paedophiles and rapists, He will punish all sin wherever it's found. That's why No thief, no fornicator (having sex outside of marriage), no drunkard, no slanderer will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven, and All idolaters (who create a false image of god in their mind, who's corrupt and so won't punish their sin and send them to Hell ) and all liars will have their part in the lake of fire. Are you look with lust then you are an adulterer at heart. Listen to your conscience, you know you are guilty, and will therefore end up in hell, a place of outer darkness "where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth" "forever". But there is forgiveness. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life". To be forgiven you MUST repent, as Jesus said "Unless you repent you will also perish. Repentance is asking God for His forgiveness & turning away from your sins, forsaking them and turning fully to God, trusting in Jesus' finished work on the cross to save you, paying the fine for all your sins, like you'd trust in a parachute, not just believing in Him, but putting the Lord Jesus Christ on. The moment you do that you'll pass from death to life, & God will give you a new heart to seek the things of God. Read your Bible daily and obey what you read.

Free yard sale ! What ? I know items at a yard sale should be cheap, but free...at least that was what I was thinking last Sunday when my pastor first announced it at church. Then as he explained it I got all exited !

This will be a county wide event, as many churches as we can get involved. Denominatins do not matter-only Jesus. Everyone is to start collecting items such as clothing, food, toys, toiletries, linens, ect...They will all be taken to one central location. A large church downtown.

Then the good part. Each family will be invited into the sanctuary where personal information will be gathered. Names, addresses, phone numbers, church attended, needs, ect...They will then be led to a classroom by family where they will be witnessed to. Finally they will be taked to the gym where they will find God has met all their needs. Free food, clothing, ect...

What a wonderful new way to spread the word and help the needy.

God is soooo good.

Serving Him daily,

Jay

 

Our Free Yardsale was yesterday, (Sat. March 24,2007) so I thought I would give an update of how it went. I had a group at camp and was unable to attend it but this is what I was told.

131 families attended consisting of 403 individual people of all ages. Every one herd the word of God and at the very least have had a seed planted. There were 9 people who recieved Christ yesterday as a result of the yardsale.They will be followed up by which ever church is closest to them (unless they specified a particular church or denomination.

There were 15 churches of various denominations involved and it was a blessing to those serving as well as those served. This was a wonderful witnessing tool and I pray that it will be used again.

God bless,

Jay

My wife teaches the high school youth at our church. On Wednesday nights I go with her to help. We have been doing a study on Revelation verse by verse. And had finished the first 11 chapters.

A lady at church herd we were studying Revelation and offered to loan us a copy of Jack Van Impe's study of Revelation on DVD. We were already using his book so we considered the DVD a wonderful upgrade.

We were watching the DVD when one of the students started yelling "STOP...STOP...Did he just say Praise Allah? Immediatly we reversed the DVD and listened again, and then again. Still not sure of what he was saying we backed it up again, this time with the closed caption on so we could read along.

It read "Praise God Rexella". O.K. now we new what he said, but what does it mean? My wife grabbed a concordance and began searching for "Rexella". It was not in there. We tried a bible dictionary, not there either. Jack Van Impe said it, it HAD to be in the bible somewhere! I searched in my Greek dictionary, then my Hebrew dictionary. Nope, not there either. Now the youth were starting to question this Jack Van Impe fella. What "God" was he praising?

After class that night my wife and I went to the church office. Our sunday school teacher, her husband, the church secretary, and the music minister were there. I explained to them what had just happened and pleaded with them....What does Rexella mean?

All four at the same time explained "Rexella is Jack Van Impe's wife." He was talking to his wife! Boy did we feel silly.

Well at least we know our youth are paying attention in class. And they will not be lead astray without questioning what they are taught and checking it for themselves.

 

PRAISE GOD KATHIE!!! (That's my wife)

God bless,

Jay

JCFaith is not growing as fast as it was when it first started. I don't know why the growth slowed, maybey because of all the other Christian sites that have started.

I thought that I would make a couple of suggestions of how we can help it grow. If you have any suggestions please share them with us.

1. I have a Graphic Link to JCFaith on my MYspace page.

2. I leave comments on Myspace Chistian Band pages with Graphic links.

(they must first be added to your "friends" to leave comments.)

3.Some Bands do not allow Graphics. I leave them non graphic comments and send them the graphic link by email.

4. I go to Christian Band pages......click on THIER FRIENDS and invite them by email one by one.

I have over 150 Christian bands on my Myspace. Anyone wishing to vist my page can just go here:

http://www.myspace.com/jayseago

If you would like a graphic link contact me and I'll be glad to help.

Serving Him.

Jay

Some years ago when I was a pastor, I walked into my church office after a Sunday morning service to find a sandwich bag on my desk containing three chocolate brownies. Some thoughtful and anonymous saint who knew my love for chocolate had placed them there, along with a piece of paper that had a short story written on it. I immediately sat down and began eating the first brownie as I read the following story: Two teenagers asked their father if they could go the theater to watch a movie that all their friends had seen. After reading some reviews about the movie on the internet, he denied their request. "Aw, Dad, why not?" they complained. "It's rated PG-13, and we're both older than thirteen!" Dad replied: "Because that movie contains nudity and portrays immorality, which is something that God hates, as being normal and acceptable behavior." "But dad, those are just very small parts of the movie! That's what our friends who've seen it have told us. The movie is two hours long and those scenes are just a few minutes of the total film! It's based on a true story, and good triumphs over evil, and there are other redeeming themes like courage and self-sacrifice. Even the Christian movie review websites say that!" "My answer is 'no,' and that is my final answer. You are welcome to stay home tonight, invite some of your friends over, and watch one of the good videos we have in our home collection. But you will not go and watch that film. End of discussion." The two teenagers walked dejectedly into the family room and slumped down on the couch. As they sulked, they were surprised to hear the sounds of their father preparing something in the kitchen. They soon recognized the wonderful aroma of brownies baking in the oven, and one of the teenagers said to the other, "Dad must be feeling guilty, and now he's going to try to make it up to us with some fresh brownies. Maybe we can soften him with lots of praise when he brings them out to us and persuade him to let us go to that movie after all." About that time, I began eating the second brownie from the sandwich bag and wondered if there was some connection to the brownies I was eating and the brownies in the story. I kept reading... The teens were not disappointed. Soon their father appeared with a plate of warm brownies which he offered to his kids. They each took one. Then their father said, "Before you eat, I want to tell you something: I love you both so much." The teenagers smiled at each other with knowing glances. Dad was softening. "That is why I've made these brownies with the very best ingredients. I've made them from scratch. Most of the ingredients are even organic. The best organic flour. The best free-range eggs. The best organic sugar. Premium vanilla and chocolate." The brownies looked mouth-watering, and the teens began to become a little impatient with their dad's long speech. "But I want to be perfectly honest with you. There is one ingredient I added that is not usually found in brownies. I got that ingredient from our own back yard. But you needn't worry, because I only added the tiniest bit of that ingredient to your brownies. The amount of the portion is practically insignificant. So go ahead, take a bite, and let me know what you think." "Dad, would you mind telling us what that mystery ingredient is before we eat?" "Why? The portion I added was so small. Just a teaspoonful. You won't even taste it." "Come on, Dad, just tell us what that ingredient is." "Don't worry! It is organic, just like the other ingredients." "Dad!" "Well, OK, if you insist. That secret ingredient is organic...dog poop." I immediately stopped chewing that second brownie, and I spit it out into the waste basket by my desk. I continued reading, now fearful of the paragraphs that still remained. Both teens instantly dropped their brownies back on the plate and began inspecting their fingers with horror. "DAD! Why did you do that? You've tortured us by making us smell those brownies baking for the last half hour, and now you tell us that you added dog poop! We can't eat these brownies!" "Why not? The amount of dog poop is very small compared to the rest of the ingredients. It won't hurt you. It's been cooked right along with the other ingredients. You won't even taste it. It has the same consistency as the brownies. Go ahead and eat!" "No, Dad...NEVER!" "And that is the same reason I won't allow you to go watch that movie. You won't tolerate a little dog poop in your brownies, so why should you tolerate a little immorality in your movies? We pray that God will not lead us unto temptation, so how can we, in good conscience, entertain ourselves with something that will imprint a sinful image in our minds that will lead us into temptation long after we first see it? I discarded what remained of the second brownie, as well as the entire untouched third brownie. What had been irresistible a minute ago had become detestable. And only because of the very slim chance that what I was eating was slightly polluted. (Surely it wasn't...but I couldn't convince myself.) What a good lesson about purity! Why do we tolerate any sin at all?

The ABC's of Prayer Helping children talk to God can be as easy as A-B-C. Use this simple guide to add some spark to your family's prayer life. By Karen H. Whiting Adore God. Start the day by showing God love and honor. Greet God in prayer with words that show you love God and know he is wonderful. Talk about words that describe God, such as all-powerful, loving, and creative, then use those words in adoration. Believe in God's abilities. Before we ask for God's help, we must believe he can help. Over breakfast, talk about God's ability to solve problems. In prayer, tell God you believe he can do everything! Confess sins. Get your hands dirty, then wash them. Talk about how God washes our hearts when we confess sins. Have each person think about something he or she did that hurt someone, then ask for forgiveness. Delight in God and his Creation. Romans 1:20 teaches that when we look at what God made, we learn about God. Take a nature walk and thank God each time you stop to look at something he made. Express the need for God. In humility seek the truth of Christ's words in John 15:5: "Apart from me, you can do nothing." Talk to your child about why you need God. Ask your child why he needs God. Together thank God for always being with each of you. Focus on one need. There is no need to rush through a wish list of all the problems you want God to solve—he already knows. A mind crowded with problems will feel stressed. For today, think of the need weighing on you the most. Let God give you peace about that one problem. Give thanks to God. Help your child think of the blessings in her life and thank God for each one. Write them in a journal. This helps develop an attitude of gratitude. Humor lightens the heart, so tell God the funny things that happen, too. Look back and find the funny side of frustrating moments and laugh. God, who created monkeys and cuckoo birds, likes to laugh with us. Invite the Holy Spirit to guide each of you. Take your child on a blindfolded walk, guiding him around obstacles. Discuss how God sent the Holy Spirit to guide us around problems, including ones we may not even see. Journal as a form of prayer. Let your children write or draw a prayer. Encourage them to write whatever God puts in their minds. Have younger children tell you what they want to say and record their words for them. Keep knocking. Read about the poor widow who kept knocking in Luke 18:1-8. Make a doorknob hanger with a prayer request on it and tell your child to pray about that request every time he sees the hanger. Love God and express that love in words. Expressing love for God and remembering his love helps us look beyond our problems and hold on to his promises. As you pray, fold your arms across your chest as though you are hugging—and being hugged by—God. Mean what you say. Honesty is important in any relationship, especially your relationship with God. Read Psalm 102 and talk about how it's okay to tell God how we feel, even when we are sad or angry. Practice being honest with God as you pray. Never give up, but persevere in your prayers. If you've got an unanswered prayer, continue taking it to God. If you're dealing with a difficult situation, ask God to give you the strength to deal with it. Trust that God will answer your prayers in his way and in his time. Offer yourself and your talents to God. Make a list of your child's talents, from a great smile to a nice singing ability to being a fast runner. Then pray with your child, asking God to show her how to use these abilities to serve him. Use one of those talents for God today. Praise the Lord. Rejoice for what God has done and will do. Sing or listen to a praise song as part of your prayers. Quietly listen and wait for God's response. Read Psalm 46 and then sit still and let your heart feel God's love. Listen for God to speak to your hearts. Share anything God may have told you, reflect on memorized verses, or read a passage from the Bible. Help your child discover that God speaks through his Word. Repent. Repentance is an act of regret and turning away from sin. To stop doing the same bad things takes strength. Help your child make a "God can help me" sign and post it in her room as a reminder to ask for God's help to resist sin and repent of wrongdoing. Seek God's help for others. Our concern for others touches God's heart. Write the names of people who need God's guidance and comfort. Pray for each. Trust God and expect answers. Read the words on a penny about trust. Talk about how trust grows just like a pile of coins can grow, a little at a time. Post a paper on your refrigerator to jot down answers to prayer, and watch the paper fill up! Unite your will with God's. God knows what is best. Talk about your prayer requests and why they might or might not be in God's will, then pray for God to show you his will and to help you accept his plans for you. Value yourself. As you end your prayers today, realize that God values you. Read Psalm 139 as a reminder of how much God loves you. Worship God. Think of worship as blowing kisses to God. Take turns saying something great about God. Blow kisses toward heaven after each praise. X-ray hearing; that is, listen intently. Prayer is a two-way communication, so stop and listen for God's voice in your heart. Read about how Elijah listened and heard God whisper in 1 Kings 19:11-13. Yearn to learn from prayer and be changed by it. Even as you end today's prayer time, yearn for the next time. Think of God as a friend you can't wait to talk with again. Make a plan to pray again soon. Zealously share. Share joy by sharing love with others. Share answers received, telling others of God's greatness in providing answers. Prayer is a continuous adventure in drawing closer to God and developing a relationship with him. It involves the desire to know, listen, and serve God, as well as sharing experiences and needs. Master these basic skills and make your family's communication with God a joyful celebration of his goodness.

A-lthough things are not perfect; B-ecause of trials or pain; C- ontinue in thanksgiving; D-o not begin to blame; E-ven when the times are hard; F-ierce winds are bound to blow; G-od is forever able; H-old on to what you know; I-magine life without His love; J-oy would cease to be; K-eep thanking Him for all the things; L-ove imparts to thee; M-ove out of "Camp Complaining"; N-o weapon that is known; O-n earth can yield the power; P-raise can do alone; Q-uit looking at the future R-edeem the time at hand; S-tart every day with worship; T-o "thank" is a command; U-ntil we see Him coming; V-ictorious in the sky; W-e'll run the race with gratitude; X-alting God most high; Y-es, there'll be good times & yes some will be bad, but... Z-ion waits in glory...where no one is ever sad!

A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, "Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like." The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water. The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful, but because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering. The Lord said, "You have seen Hell." They went to the next roomand opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The holyman said, "I don't understand." "It is simple" said the Lord, "it requires but one skill. You see, they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves." When Jesus died on the cross he was thinking of you!

Ecc 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

This morning I was at church during sunday school time ( I usually don't go to class because I do all the sound and there is usually something last minute to setup) and one of our regular members came in. Candy picked up a bulliten, opened it, and walked over to me and asked "Is your wife doing the flowers herself this time?" The lady speaking works for a local florist and handles all of my families flower needs. She had noticed in the bulliten my family was to supply this mornings arrangement for the altar table.

Suddenly I found myself in shock. On Nov.7,1983 my 6 1/2 month old daughter was killed in a car accident. On Nov.9 I was in a funeral home planning her funeral. On Nov.8,2000 My mother died of cancer. Once again on Nov.9 I found myself in the same funeral home making plans for my mother. They were both buried on Nov.11.

This had always been a hard week for me. I've never questioned God's purpose. One taken at the beginning of life, one taken at the end, but both I knew were in his perfect time.I've never been big on grave side flowers. My loved ones are not in that piece of ground, they are in heaven. So in memory each year we do flowers at church instead.

I had forgotten. Candy went to the church office and got a silk arrangement used when no one signs up for flowers (or forgets) and placed them on the table. All through the service I looked at those flowers and cried, just as I am doing now. Not for forgetting the flowers. Not for the lose of my family. But for forgetting my family. I mourn the lose of memories that fade more each year I yearn to hold my daughter, to be held by my mother. I am comforted in the knowledge for each day that passes, I draw one day closer to joining them in the presence of His glory.

His time.

His purpose.

God is Good,

All the Time.

Jay

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