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"LOOK, THIS DREAMER IS COMING! ...LET US...KILL HIM." ( GENESIS 37:19-20 NKJV ) &nb sp; WHAT'S YOUR DREAM? (1) Everybody has a dream. What's yours? If you could do anything, what would it be? Most of us don't achieve great things, because we give up, we fall short, we get off track, we settle, or we dream too small. Only two things stand in your way dreaming it, then doing it. Have you dared to dream, really dream? If something is within your apparent reach, it isn't a dream. If it doesn't stretch you, cost you, or involve risk, it isn't a dream. Dreams change you even as they change the world around you. Maybe you're listening to critical people. Remember the story of Joseph? He dreamed big dreams. God-given dreams. And what was the response of his brothers? They said, "Look, this dreamer is coming!...let us...kill him." People who aren't pursuing their own dreams are usually the first to criticize people who are. So, who are you listening to? Maybe you're afraid to dream too big. You don't want to fail. Nobody does. But "safe living" leads to regret. Therefore Roosevelt said, "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor souls who neither enjoy much nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." What's the worst thing that could happen if you pursue your dream and don't achieve it? You could end up where you are now. And what's the best thing that could happen? You could find yourself in new territory, enjoying new blessings, living the life God meant for you to live!
I'm sure most of you already know about this but there might be a few who (like me who didn't know) and might find it interesting to hear on NATIONAL news this morning that this man claiming to be the anti-christ is going Global (including America) with his message. This is what I copied from Foxnews and will also paste the page URL'S: Friday, April 20, 2007
GUATEMALA CITY — He calls himself the antichrist, wears the number 666 tattooed on his arm and claims a following of 2 million people.
Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda says he is coming to Guatemala — whether the Central American nation wants him or not.
Guatemala and neighboring Honduras and El Salvador have banned the former evangelical priest, arguing he is a security risk because of potential conflicts with Roman Catholic and evangelical groups. But Miranda still plans to fly in on a private jet Saturday to celebrate his 61st birthday and hold a global conference with thousands of followers.
"It has been predestined and angels will make it happen. He is, after all, God himself," said Axel Poessy, Miranda's media director.
If divinity is not enough, Miranda's right-hand man, Carlos Cestero, argues that Guatemala cannot bar U.S. citizens. "He will come and try to enter," he said.
The impending showdown is Miranda's latest attempt to rally his followers in Central America. Members of his church, which is based in Doral, Florida, have torn up images of saints and other religious symbols in El Salvador, and marched in Guatemala and Honduras.
He claims to be a living incarnation of Jesus Christ, and preaches that sin and the devil do not exist. In January, he revealed tattoos of the numbers 666 on his forearm, and announced that he and his followers were antichrists because their sect's beliefs supersede those of Jesus Christ's teachings. According to the Bible, the Antichrist is someone who will fill the world with wickedness but be conquered by a second coming of Christ.
Hundreds have followed Miranda's lead by getting "666" tattoos. The number 666 is often associated with the Antichrist or the devil.
In a tidy shop in an upscale, Guatemala City neighborhood, 18-year-old Andrea Recinos hunched over as a tattoo artist carved "666" across her back, decorating the number with angel wings.
"I wanted to show my love to the apostle," she said, referring to Miranda. "I wanted to show the whole world that I am an antichrist."
Other followers get "SSS" tattoos, referring to Miranda's motto of "Salvo, siempre salvo," or "Saved, always saved."
Cestero said some of the sect's members donate 50 percent to 80 percent of their earnings to Growing in Grace, often in appreciation of the church's message that nothing is sinful.
"When someone is thankful, they show it by giving a gift, and the people are thankful for the liberty given to them," he said.
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,267561,00.html..... Self-Proclaimed 'Antichrist' to hold Global conference despite ban To my knowledge this is the only "man" who has claimed to be "the" anti-christ with 2 million followers and a church in Miami where all the members are being tatooed with 666. The 2 million followers from what I can gather are from all parts of the globe.... hmm any comments? LeAnn~
My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in my life and told me I
would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always
around in my early years but less and less as time passed by until today I
read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in remembrance.
For Common Sense had served us all so well for so many generations.
Obituary
Common Sense
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has
been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since
his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as
knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life
isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more
than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children are
in charge) .
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy
charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended
from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for
reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job
they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It
declined even further when ! schools were required to get parental consent
to administer aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but could
not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have
an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became
contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better
treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you
couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue
you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her
lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his
wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is
survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights, Someone Else is to
Blame, and I'm a Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you
still remember him pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.
LeAnn~ 
Please be in prayer for a family member named Amber. She's 17yrs old and I'm afraid she's involved in witchcraft. I found a pic of her yesterday in myspace and on her left shoulder she has 9 pins (about 10" long) inserted under the skin in a circle and she was obviously in the act of having sex. The theme seems to be sex and blood go together. I fear for her life as well as her soul....and if anyone knows what this circle might mean, let me know. It covers her whole left shoulder. Thanks, LeAnn~
"BE STINGY AND LOSE EVERYTHING. THE GENEROUS...PROSPER." ( PROVERBS 11:24-25 NLT ) &nb sp; RIVERS AND RESERVIOIRS (1) One reason the Dead Sea is a big tourist attraction is because it's got such high mineral concentrations that even nonswimmers can stay afloat in its waters. The only problem is the smell; because it has no outlets, any fresh water that comes in quickly becomes contaminated. Solomon said, "Be stingy and lose everything. The generous...prosper." God never intended us to be reservoirs that just take in; He called us to be rivers that flow out to bless others. Something interesting happenes when you stop focusing on yourself and get concerned with other people's needs. Paul says, "A person who gives cheerfully...will...have...plenty felt...to share" ( 2 Co 9:7-8 NLT). If you want to grow, you've got to sow! When the Macedonian church was "tested by great troubles, and...very poor...they gave...much...more than they could afford
( 2 Co 9:2-3 NCV ). These folks understood that when you invest in the lives of others, God promises to meet your needs too. So if you need a job today, volunteer at a soup kitchen while you're looking for work. If you're praying for an increase in your business, pour yourself into somebody else's business and ask God to proser them. The Bible says when you "Give generously...your gifts will return to you later," plus, "In the days ahead you yourself may need...help" ( Ecc 11:1-2 TLB ). Even if you don't have a specific need right now, sow a seen of kindness anyway. Only God knows what the future holds, and one day when you need it the most it'll come back to bless you with a harvest.
"BE STINGY AND LOSE EVERYTHING. THE GENEROUS...PROSPER." ( PROVERBS 11:24-25 NLT ) &nb sp; RIVERS AND RESERVIOIRS (1) One reason the Dead Sea is a big tourist attraction is because it's got such high mineral concentrations that even nonswimmers can stay afloat in its waters. The only problem is the smell; because it has no outlets, any fresh water that comes in quickly becomes contaminated. Solomon said, "Be stingy and lose everything. The generous...prosper." God never intended us to be reservoirs that just take in; He called us to be rivers that flow out to bless others. Something interesting happenes when you stop focusing on yourself and get concerned with other people's needs. Paul says, "A person who gives cheerfully...will...have...plenty felt...to share" ( 2 Co 9:7-8 NLT). If you want to grow, you've got to sow! When the Macedonian church was "tested by great troubles, and...very poor...they gave...much...more than they could afford
( 2 Co 9:2-3 NCV ). These folks understood that when you invest in the lives of others, God promises to meet your needs too. So if you need a job today, volunteer at a soup kitchen while you're looking for work. If you're praying for an increase in your business, pour yourself into somebody else's business and ask God to proser them. The Bible says when you "Give generously...your gifts will return to you later," plus, "In the days ahead you yourself may need...help" ( Ecc 11:1-2 TLB ). Even if you don't have a specific need right now, sow a seen of kindness anyway. Only God knows what the future holds, and one day when you need it the most it'll come back to bless you with a harvest.
"THE SPIRIT IN YOU IS...STRONGER THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD." ( 1 JOHN 4:4 TM ) &nb sp; OVERCOMING THROUGH FAITH! When a diving injury turned Joni Eareckson into a quadriplegic, her world changed radically. Faced with an unknown future, her first response was to look for a quick way out. Her second was to live. She learned to paint holding a brush in her mouth and later took classes at a university. A public speaking course inspired her to talk about what she knew best relating to physically challenged people, life in a wheelchair, and her experience as a follower of Christ. When a businessman sponsored an exhibition of her art, it launched her successful career as an artist. Each piece included a testimony about her relationship with Jesus. When she made a list of her heart's desires she wrote, "It's time to step out...into a new dream. To be a 'doer' of God's Word...and help other disabled people with dreams of their own. "From that desire was born "Joni and Friends," a ministry that brings together people of faith and disabled persons, sponsors workships and offers financial aid. John's also on the National Council on Disabitity and has her own radio program on 900-plus stations. She's also maried and is a popular speaker who's authored 18 books. She says, "I don't know what lies ahead. But I do know who I am. I have a dream, and I know where I'm going." John writes, "The Spirit in you is...stronger than anything in the world." And Jesus said, "He who overcomes...I will...acknowledge...before my Father" ( Rev 3:5 NIV ). Joni Eareckson Tada surely qualifies! The question is, what are you doing with the lemons life hands you? Have you developed a woe is me attitude, or are you busy making lemonade?
Wanted to say thank you for all the Birthday wishes I got Saturday.....my present being my Granddaughter... Will enclose a pic of her when she was about 30 min. old. I also want to ask for my JCFAITH family to lift my daughter,Nicole,in prayer as she's having to go back to the hospital today. She is swollen badly from edema and her blood pressure is high....I believe in miracles and was just blessed reading Kemmie's :) Thank you once again for all your thoughts and prayers. I've been offline more than on but will get my "comments" caught up when things settle down..
. With much love in Christ Jesus, LeAnn~
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