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Hello, everyone! I have not ben here in quite awhile, as you have noticed. I have been in some spiritual battles recently, and as most of us know, we wouldn't be in them if our guard would have been up.

I have come back after being on a site that was not the place for me. I knew I should not have been there, and I think we all know someone that has been sucked in by something like that. I need to be back w/ like minded people in faith.I had to make a choice, and so here I am. I have come back, hoping everyone will forgive me for not returning their posts, mesages, etc. I have decided to limit my internet activity to fire dept work, family, close friends and here. I hope everyone will be patient w/ me as I try to get to each of your pages.

My prayers are with you, and I hope you will pray for me as well.

God Bless,

In Christ,

Joe.

Well, folks, I turned 40 last month, and I actually thought I had no real problem with it, but, after some things in my life started changing not so much for the better, I had to take a hard look at myself, where I was spiritually and mentally, which also effects the physical. I did not like what I saw. I have many things to show for my life here on earth, and it took a few people to help me see that. I have just hit a bumpy road, and just have to ride it out. I'm doing better at that already, I believe. I start a new job a week from monday, and my chaplaincy is moving along, plus starting a First Responder course (medical aid training) this month also. I have great support from my wife, my friends here and on another site, and other friends, some fairly new and some old ones that have came back into my life. I thank God for each and everyone of you. Without that support, I could not go on.My best friend through all this has been Jesus, although I admit, I didn't call on Him specifically, He knew I needed help, and put a particular friend in my path that would help me to get my head straight. I am so greatful to Him and to those that let them be used by Him. Thank you, my Lord, and my friends.

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Greetings, fellow Christians! I'm sorry I have not been keeping up w/ you all as much as I would like, lots of stuff going on.The Chaplaincy post will actually be voted on this month, not sure of which nite. I have been working unoffically in that capacity though, and thus far, it is going wonderfully. Please pray that this will be put made a post on this dept, this is definately needed.

We are doing a fundraiser right now, we are gathering busineses that give us discounts and we are getting a company to put them on a card for us to sell. So far we have had phenominal interest.

I am also looking for work (yes, again) it seems no one will ever give you the full scoop when going into a job. I have went back to the temporary service gig again, so we'll see what happens.

I thank all that has left comments, thnak you so much. I will get cranked up (hopefully after the first of the year, if not sooner) and I will be posting comments again frequently. I now have DSL/Broadband (Thank you, Jesus!) So, my life is thus far easier on the computer.

Well, that about does it..I'll be popping in and out be patient w/ me and i'll get around to everyone and say hello soon, if I don't get to all of you by christmas..have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful, Christ filled New Year!

Well, folks, it's been a few weeks, and we've had two car accidents, and one structure fire. This has been a busy week!  We've had training and a membership drive chili supper, too. It feels so good to be involved again. I can't describe the feeling, it just makes me warm inside, to be helping people again.

The chaplaincy is working it's way off the ground. Baby steps. I ask everyone to pray for me, it's new territory and I'm having battles and temptations befall me. I'm doing my best to keep focused, but you know how Satan is, he'll try anything to get you distracted and has been this week.

I see great things in store, may God bless Central Polk County Fire Rescue! 

Today was the day! It was the practical part of the Basic Pump Operators Class. The class went very well, it was just a overview of basic pump operations.

Today I was surprised with getting my radio number, radio, and key to the station, not to metion that I drove the engine some! Not a bit excited, am I?

The Deputy Chief and I talked about the Chapliancy program some, and I'm going to research it some more before next wed. nite. I think he feels good about the fact that someone wants to do this for the dept.

This is so cool, I forgot how good this felt. I love the fact of volunteering again, it's great to be back in the saddle again!

Remember the old saying, can't see the forest for the trees? Well, I think that's where I've been. I have been pounding my head on a rock, going around in circles, whatever you call it, for years. That's the meaning of insanity, doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. It came to me as I got home from my fire meeting tonite. My membership application will be submitted at the next board meeting. I believe this will be accepted with no problem.Now, I have been a Vol. Firefighter before, but it never really hit me before as a ministry, at least not hard like the last few weeks. I was called to minister,but I always thought I would be a pulpit preacher, and I'm sure I will be in that place sometime, whether permanent or just filling in, funerals or whatever. But I believe that God puts us where we need to be, not exactly where we think we need to be. There are firefighters and the people we serve that need  someone to listen to them, and someone to tell them that Jesus cares. I have already talked to the Deputy Chief and told him I was a minister and would be interested in being the Department Chaplain. He was very receptive, and said there is always a need for a person to serve in that capacity. I am excited in becoming part of this department, and even serving as Chaplain. Please be in prayer that the governing board of the fire dept. would realize that there is a need for this office. The Holy Spirit has revealed to me something, it was along this line..."Joe, do you know how many people you can have an impact on in respect to their spiritual well being doing this type of volunteer work?" My jaw hit the floor, spiritually speaking.

On to other things, the job is going well. I have a new work partner, and she is really nice. My other partner now has an office position, and she likes it very much.

On health issues...doing much better! My pain has subsided dramatically, almost zero now most of the time.

I'm trying to get around to everyone on my friends list and say Hi once in awhile. To all the newbies here, this is a great site, the best site for Christians, I believe. I love all you guys and gals!

May the Lord bless each and everyone of you!

Yours In Christ,

Joe.

Hey, everyone!!!! Well, God is answering prayers! I am being re-hired at my job, I start back monday! Thank the Lord! I'm doing so much better now, too! I wish to thank everyone for their prayers and support, it means so much to me & my wife.

I love each and everyone of you, and if I don't get around to each of you too often, I apologize. I'm trying to do better, though.I have a friend ratio of about 50, I don't have the slightest idea how someone can keep up with 200 to 2000! LOL!

Well, I got to get some errands run before I go back to work next week. Everyone have a great weekend, be safe, and God bless you all!

Love ya,

Joe.

Hello, everyone! It is my pleasure to tell you I am feeling much better. It appears as though I have IBS, (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). In short, it causes problems with the digestive tract, especially the colon. I'm waiting on results of a scan done on my gallbladder yesterday, though. I was put on a medication that is supposed to help with this condition. Prayerfully this will work and I will be back to full steam soon.

Great news! I still have a job! My fellow worker talked to our boss yeaterday and he told her that I still had my job waiting for me when I was able. I'm hoping to go back next week. Praise the Lord!

I put in an application with our county fire and rescue dept tonight. They had an open house and I went down and found some people that I knew and was welcomed with open arms. Looks like I'll be back to firefighting soon. This dept. is small and really is trying to make a difference in the community, and that is what I wish to do. I wish to minister to my community in various ways.

I am also so glad that my sister in law, Lormar got saved last sunday. That is so cool! The Lord is working so much in my family these days!

Things are definately looking up. Thank you Jesus!

In sunday school this morning, we talked about several t.v. preachers and teachers/authors that are so bent on selling a false bill of goods to Christians that God wants them to be wealthy, well to do, "blessed" with everything they want. There are two in particular that I understand their teaching bascially that God doesn't want you to dig out a living day to day. Well, I tend to disagree, and in my opinion, is totally contrary to God's word. In Genesis, Adam and Eve were told by God that they would have to toil working the ground and will have their bread by the sweat of their brow. Is being well to do a sin? No. Is having money a sin? No. It's all in what one does with their wealth that matters. Some teach do this or that and God will bless you with riches untold. What would be our need to be dependent on God then? Don't let some false prophet tell you it's a sin to work for a living, and you can be wealthy just because you can "name it and claim it". Alot of us work, whether it be in the home, an industrial job, behind a desk or behind the wheel of a truck, etc. Working is helps us to have a sense of purpose and self worth and of accomplishment. No matter what your circumstances are, you don't need wealth and riches to be happy. 1 Timothy 6:3-10 "If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words from which come envy, strife, reviling,evil suspicions,useless wranglings of men with corrupt minds and desitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.From such withdraw yourself. Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those that desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from faith in their greediness and pierced themselves through many sorrows."

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