Standing

Standing In The Gap? The day of our accounting has arrived March 29, 2009 ""I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads, says the Lord God." * Ezekiel 22:31 The events of the last several months reveal the reality behind contemporary American culture. Stephen Williams of Prepare The Way says, "These are sobering times. The rate at which our country is moving away from a Biblical worldview is increasing dramatically. In all cases, we find ourselves on a culture train going the wrong direction, fast." Gary Bergel, in his March Prayer Commentary said, "I believe it can be summed up in one word, "corruption," and points us to Ezekiel 22.

Ezekiel 22 - The Parallel of our day Six times in the first 13 verses of this passage on God's judgement of Israel, the shedding of blood is given as the primary reason Jerusalem and the nation of Israel were under judgement. "Now thou son of man, wilt thou judge, wilt thou judge the bloody city?" vs. 2 "The city sheddeth blood in the midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to defile herself." vs. 3 "Thou art become guilty in thy blood that thou hast shed; and hast defiled thyself in thine idols which thou hast made; and thou hast caused thy days to draw near, and art come even unto thy years: therefore have I made thee a reproach unto the nations, and a mocking to all countries." vs.4 "Behold the princes (rulers/leaders) of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to shed blood." vs. 6 "In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness." vs. 9 "In thee have they taken gifts (bribes) to shed blood;" vs. 12 "Behold, therefore I have smitten mine hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee." vs. 13 Immediately, and in summation of the people's bloodguiltiness, defilement, and corruption, the God of Israel said. . . "Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the LORD have spoken it, and will do it." vs. 14 Will we endure in the days that God deals with us? The time for America's judgement has been determined by the people of America, as it was in Israel. We-the-people are responsible for our decisions to participate in sin, as well as choosing Godless and dishonest leaders, both spiritual and governmental. God said the people of Israel had 'caused thy days (of judgement) to draw near,' and 'art come even unto thy years' (the fulfillment of the time of their judgement), for her wanton disregard for life. Because of our slaughter of 50 million innocents since 1973, and daily murders of every kind; choosing leaders who tolerated - even encouraged - the slaughter, moral depravity, and the worship of pleasure and money, God has made us, as He did with Israel, a 'reproach unto the nations, and a mocking to all countries.' We have become 'dross' to the God of heaven and earth, to be melted in the furnace for His purposes. "The house of Israel is to me dross...As they gather silver, and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin, into the midst of the furnace, to blow the fire upon it, to melt it, so will I gather you in mine anger and in my fury, and I will leave you there, and melt you." vs.18, 20 We have no one to blame but ourselves for our 'corruption' and for what is coming upon America. He has withdrawn His hand of protection on America and all who do evil, from the lowest amongst us to the highest officials in government who refuse to humble themselves and honor God in their decisions. vs. 13 "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord God." Ezekiel 22:30-31 Our Father, our hope is in You, and in no other, neither in ourselves. We have forgotten You in the good times and looked the other way as Your eternal truth has been ignored for the convenience of men. We beg Your mercy as You heat the furnace of your fury to melt us, remove the dross, and draw us to you in humility and brokenness. Forgive us LORD for taking Your grace so lightly. for believing that we could slaughter the innocent, engage our lusts, and elect those who would look the other way. Lead us back to you in repentance, and obedience. Reveal to us now oh LORD, how we can 'stand in the gap' in the days and months ahead with courage and conviction. Lead us in our heavenly and earthly citizenship to Your glory. May You once again be exalted, and may many come to You that they might be saved. In your Name we pray. Amen. * There are those who say the Old Testament is not for our day, that the New Testament supercedes it. I Corinthians 10:6, written of the Jews in O.T. times, says, "Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted." God does not change. He is the same yesterday and today, and will deal with sin in His time. The Call for Repentance Robertson Fund About Restore America What we believe Our Mission Help us achieve our Mission

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All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You. -Psalm 66:4

Portland Or. Good Friday Breakfast.

Hello All:
Here is a great way to spend Good Friday. This presentation will be inspiring and encouraging.
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Reviving Oregon's Amazing Roots

Reviving Oregon's Amazing Roots (R.O.A.R.)

The founding principles of our state and nation expressed through the celebration of Oregon's Sesquicentennial (150th anniversary of statehood).

The R.O.A.R. Line-in-the-Sand tour is a series of 42 patriotic celebrations designed to revive Oregonians' commitment to their sacred heritage and the constitutional principles of Oregon and our nation.

The message of this tour is:

1. Americans have an honorable history of standing for the sacred principles of freedom, despite enormous obstacles.
2. Devotion to God, family and country are essential to the survival and prosperity of our society.
3. Patriotic Oregonians need to unite in support of the principles and values expressed in our founding documents, including the Constitutions of the United States and Oregon, and the Declaration of Independence.

The time-tested values of American patriots include:

· Reverence for the God of the Bible and the Ten Commandments.
· Respect for the original intent of Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence.
· Devotion and Loyalty to God, family, community, and country.
· Servant hood, duty, self-sacrifice, obedience, charity.
· Humility and modesty, honesty, courage.
· Wisdom and sound judgment.
· Industry and diligence.

Our founding fathers recognized that morality was the foundational support for our constitutional republic. They agreed that government, "...of, by, and for the people..." required that citizens practice biblical virtues such as self-control and personal responsibility, critical preconditions to self-government. Their views of morality and the nature of man were drawn directly from the pages of Scripture, so that our form of government was designed with necessary checks and balances of power. The challenges to life and liberty that we face today as a nation, are the direct consequence of the breakdown of private and civic virtues; our shared commitment to live moral lives.

By emphasizing the virtues and principles of patriotism, as expressed by our forefathers, we have an opportunity to speak to a majority of citizens in a familiar language that is empowering; one that has a deep spiritual significance to them. Concerned Oregonians is committed to joining with many conservative organizations to reawaken the principles of patriotism and reclaim our constitutional heritage as a government of the people. The sesquicentennial tour is just the first step in a statewide revival of liberty.

Please join with us in making this initial step, a great success. You can do this by e-mailing concernedoregonians.com to declare your interest in being part of the tour leadership team in your community, focused on networking with other fiscal and social conservative organizations and churches. This will help us to promote the tour as well as establish an extensive grass-roots network supporting active citizen engagement in self-government.

Learn more about the tour by visiting http://www.concernedoregonians.com/Essay.aspx and by visiting http://www.roaroregon.org/ .

Oregon, My Oregon
Words by J.A. Buchanan
Music by Henry B. Murtagh

Land of the Empire Builders, Land of the Golden West;
Conquered and held by free men, Fairest and the best.
On-ward and upward ever, Forward and on, and on;
Hail to thee, Land of the Heroes, My Oregon.

Land of the rose and sunshine, Land of the summer's breeze;
Laden with health and vigor, Fresh from the western seas.
Blest by the blood of martyrs, Land of the setting sun;
Hail to thee, Land of Promise, My Oregon.

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March 5, 2009

Oregon Marriage Conference

Marriage: Under Fire, Coming Back Marriage Conferences In Oregon - Southern Washington March 4, 2009 While counter culture forces continue their efforts to establish so called 'same sex marriage' on par with God ordained marriage, the people of America continue to believe that what God has ordained, no man, woman, or government entity, can put asunder. Thanks to Dr. James Dobson, and a growing number of other ministries, the joy and blessing of biblical marriage is being revitalized in churches and conferences as never before. Neither the media or secular talking heads seem to be aware, but more and more Christians and non-Christians recognize the neccessity of protecting and preserving what God has ordained for our blessing, the blessing of children, families, communities, the nation, and the growth of His Kingdom.

Marriage Conference in Oregon Family Fortress Ministries out of Tennessee is one of those ministries that is making a difference around the nation from the East Coast to as far away as Alaska. Sam and Debbie Wood will be in Oregon for two to three weeks in June and are looking for churches that may be interested in having a marriage conference and or a Sunday Family Emphasis Day. Ministry Intro Video Conference Topics Pastors & Couples Comments Requesting information I know Sam and Debbie personally and have heard Sam speak on Biblical Marriage. They are terrific, have 4 grown sons, and will be a blessing to your church and community. You can reach them through their web site or call them at 1-877-209-1725 (Toll-Free). You can email them at sam@familyfortress.org Bring a blessing to your congregation! Your Servants in Christ, David and Merrily Crowe

""Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses." Nehemiah 4:14 About Restore America What we believe Our Mission Help us achieve our Mission

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All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You. -Psalm 66:4