Monday, December 22, 2008

Five Finger Prayer 552

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55212232008

Five Finger Prayer

1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'

2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

Think on these things as you hustle through this Christmas season.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST,
you have missed everything in the world.
1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Greetings and Merry Christmas to All #550

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
55012182008

Greetings and Merry Christmas to All

I hope you are enjoying the joy that one experiences when they know

Jesus as their Lord and Savior in this Christmas season. It is

wonderful to hear the songs and watch the faces of everyone as they

busy themselves getting ready to have family time and enjoy the true

reason for the season.


Yes, Jesus is still the reason for the season. It’s time to share and

give love to one another but most all of to remember Jesus made the

season possible. I know, no one wants to agree on a date certain for

the birth of Jesus but in reality it would be great to celebrate his

birth everyday of the year.

Just think if everyone was as forgiving each day as they are this

season we would have such a wonderful world. I think we would have no

more wars, families would be at peace and divorces would never shatter

the little hearts of our children and mankind would be blessed beyond

measure.

Love is what makes the world go around. And the Bible tells us God is Love, and Love is of God. God loved us so much that he gave his only

begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Jesus is the best Christmas gift anyone can receive at anytime. Will

you accept Him as your gift today? The Bible says the angels in heaven

rejoice when one returns to God. I know I rejoice each time I hear or

see someone who has accepted this gift.

Yes, its Christmas time and when you know the Lord it’s a great day of

peace and joy and celebration.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST,
you have missed everything in the world.
1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Important Recall Notice #549

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54912032008

IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE

The Maker of all human beings is recalling all units manufactured,
regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and
central component of the heart.

This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named
Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all
subsequent units.

This defect has been technically termed:
"Sub sequential Internal Non-Morality", or more commonly known as S.I.N.,
as it is primarily expressed.

Some other symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is
providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct
this SIN defect. The Repair Technician, Jesus, has most generously
offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs.
There is no additional fee required. The number to call for repair in all
areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.

Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE
procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into
the heart component.

No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4.
Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control

Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Believers' Instructions
Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction
voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and
problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being
permanently impounded.

DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will
have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to
enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility.

GOD

Thank you for your attention!
Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall
notice and you may contact the Father any time by "knee mail". What a great gift for Christmas.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST,
you have missed everything in the world.

Have a Wonderful Day and May God Bless You Always

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Pray, Aim High and Stay Focused #548

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54811242008

“Pray, Aim high and Stay focused”

There once was a man who had nothing for his family to eat. He had an old rifle and three bullets. So, he decided that he would go out hunting and kill some wild game for dinner. As he went down the road, he saw a rabbit. He shot at the rabbit and missed it. The rabbit ran away. Then he saw a squirrel and fired a shot at the squirrel and missed it. The squirrel disappeared into a hole in a cottonwood tree. As he went further, he saw a large wild 'Tom' turkey in the tree, but he had only one bullet remaining. A voice spoke to him and said,

'Pray first, aim high and stay focused.’


However, at the same time, he saw a deer which was a better kill. He brought the gun down and aimed at the deer. But, then he saw a rattlesnake between his legs about to bite him, so he naturally brought the gun down further to shoot the rattlesnake. Still, the voice said again to him, 'I said 'Pray, Aim high and Stay focused.'


So, the man decided to listen to God's voice.

He prayed, then aimed the gun high up in the tree and shot the wild turkey. The bullet bounced off the turkey and killed the deer. The handle fell off the gun and hit the snake in the head and killed it. And, when the gun had gone off, it knocked him into a pond. When he stood up to look around, he had fish in all his pockets, a dead deer and a turkey to eat for his family. The snake (Satan) was dead simply because the man listened to God.

Moral of the story:

Pray first before you do anything, aim and shoot high in your goals, and stay focused on God. Never let others discourage you concerning your past. The past is exactly that, 'the past.' Live every day one day at a time and remember that only God knows our future and that he will not! Put you through any more than you can bear.
Do not look to man for your blessings, but look to the doors that only He has prepared in advance for you in your favor.
Wait, be still and patient: keep God first and everything else will follow.

Our Lord says to be careful only about one thing-our relationship to Him.

A special thanks to one of our readers for sharing this.

Remember: 1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Sunday, November 09, 2008

What a Treat for this Veteran 547

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54711092008

What a Treat for this Veteran

I have been sick all weekend. My wife ask me on Saturday night did she need to prepare to take my place in our Sunday service. I told her it would probably be good for her to prepare. She said you can go though and be with us in service. Of course I said okay.

Upon arriving at church we opened up and I went to the grave yard with our youth to put flags on our fence and on Veterans graves. We rushed back in had Sunday School. Then, the youth and young people had a surprise for me.

What a treat, my Sunday School teacher had written a nice writing thanking me for serving my country. His wife and children sang and signed a song which was a blessing to all. It means so much to have this current generation to remember.

At the front of the church was a nice poster with pictures including my picture. Everyone signed the poster that gave me a special greeting. What a treat.

And there is more. My wife had gathered pictures from the time I was sworn into the Army and followed my path to Ft Knox to Vietnam to Ft Hood Texas where our son was born. Everyone said I was so skinny then. “Those were the days.”

Yes, this was a special day for me and this thank you will long be remembered.

Now, its your time, take time today to say thank you to a Veteran, it may be a friend, a neighbor, a uncle, grandpa, dad, sister, mother etc. It is very special to have some one say thank you.

Veterans Day is Tuesday November, 11, 2008. It is honored on the eleventh hour, the eleventh day, and the eleventh day of each year.

Remember: 1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Tuesday, November 04, 2008

True Word From Me 546

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54611052008

True Words From Me

It was October 1966; I was a newly wed of some 17 months. My wife and her mom and dad had brought me to the airport in Chattanooga, Tennessee for me to catch my first plane ride on my way to Viet Nam. It was now time to board and my wife was in tears and very emotional as was I. The stewardess asks what was wrong and I shared I was going to Viet Nam. She went to the pilot and came back and he said stay with her another 15 minutes, I’ll make up for it in flight.

This was a kindness that only a young soldier and his wife can really appreciate. This was a special thank you my wife and I will never forget. Did you know as we approach another Veterans Day in the USA the most important thing you can do for a soldier or a veteran and their family is to say thank you for serving.

Anytime I see a person serving our great nation I take time to say thank you for serving. Without these men and women you and I would not continue to have the freedoms we have as we are blessed to live in this great nation.

God has blessed our nation in so many ways and I want to take a moment to give honor, glory, and praise to our creator who makes all these things possible. America, we need to remember the Lord our God, our creator. In the days of our youth we called upon him and sought him as a nation. I am concerned as we have become a little older that we often fail to put him first in our activities and actions as a nation.

Why does this concern me? Because any nation that forgets God pays a price sooner or later. Look at Israel over the years, when they call upon God he is always there for them, when they turn away from him destruction has come their way.

America, stand up, stand up for Jesus in every way. This is the true way is continue to have God’s blessing on us as individuals and as a nation.

Remember: 1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Faith Can Move Mountains 545

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54510242008

Faith Can Move Mountains
(Author Unknown)


A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smokies built a new sanctuary on a piece of land willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the parking lot was inadequate for the size of the building. Until the church doubled the size of the parking lot, they would not be able to use the new sanctuary.

Unfortunately, the church with its undersized lot had used every inch of their land except for the mountain against which it had been built. In order to build more parking spaces, they would have to move the mountain out of the back yard. Undaunted, the pastor announced the next Sunday morning that he would meet that evening with all members who had "mountain moving faith." They would hold a prayer session asking God to remove the mountain from the back yard and to somehow provide enough money to have it paved and painted before the scheduled opening dedication service the following week. At the appointed time, 24 of the congregation's 300 members assembled for prayer. They prayed for nearly three hours. At
ten o'clock the pastor said the final "Amen." "We'll open next Sunday as scheduled," he assured everyone. "God has never let us down before and I believe He will be faithful this time too."

The next morning as he was working in his study there came a loud knock at his door. When he called "come in," a rough looking construction foreman appeared, removing his hard hat as he entered. "Excuse me, Reverend. I'm from Acme Construction Company over in the next county. We're building a huge new shopping mall over there and we need some fill dirt. Would you be willing to sell us a chunk of that mountain behind the church? We'll pay you for the dirt we remove and pave all the exposed area free of charge, if we can have it right away. We can't do anything else until we get the dirt in and allow it to settle properly."

The little church was dedicated the next Sunday as originally planned and there were far more members with "mountain moving faith" on opening Sunday than there had been the previous week!

Would you have shown up for that prayer meeting? Some people say faith comes from miracles. But others know: MIRACLES COME FROM FAITH!

Remember:

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Oh What a Beautiful Morning 544

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54410152008

Oh What a Beautiful Morning

Today as I headed to school I looked in my rearview mirror and the most beautiful full moon was starring right at me. When I got to school I mentioned it to another teacher who had beheld this beauty of God. You know it just makes you know that God is there and in control of our universe.

As I looked forward, the skies were just opening up as they arose over the mountain tops with pinks and blues and gray’s. I found myself saying thank you Jesus, you are so good. I thanked him for a good day at school yesterday and ask him for a good day today. I began to sing and pray and allow the Holy Ghost to just bless me as I followed an eighteen wheeler toward work.

With all the negatives that are going on in this world that we are bombarded with each day it is so nice to be at peace with ourselves and our Lord. As I pray for you each day I ask the Lord even now as you read to enjoy his presence and let him encourage you as you look around and see him there where you may be sitting.

When you have had it up to your ears with all that is going on around you, the radio, the TV, the voicemails, the text messages, simply turn them off and let God speak to you.

A few moments ago I was on lunch and went out to my truck to sit. As I sat a teacher came out with their class and walked up to a tree and said this is a maple. Take a leaf, now look at it and behold what we have studied. What is this called? What is this? For me I could see nothing but the handiwork of God.

What do you see today? Let it be God and allow him to lift you to heights about all you can imagine or comprehend. He loves you; tell him how much you love him as you lift your voice in adoration and praise. Oh! What a beautiful day as when we take time for ourselves and our Lord.

Remember:

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Thursday, October 09, 2008

The Beauty of Fall

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54310102008

A special thank you for your response to my “test” note last week and thank you for your kind notes. I wanted to make sure you were receiving Surfing with Jesus.

The Beauty of Fall

Wow! It seems like fall is passing by quickly and yet it just began. I guess that’s the way it is as you get older. I never tire seeing the leaves change and the beautiful colors God gives us with his paint brush.


God is so good to us and as the fall of this old world continues to change its leaves, I want to behold the majesty and beauty of our magnificent God. Life has plenty of leaves that fall but that’s okay because we as Christians have placed every leaf in his hands.

Everyone is worried about our economy and talking more and more about the depression and the recessions we have gone thru before. As we study the word of God we know many events are to take place before Christ return. However, it’s at these times we need to lift up our heads and know that our King, the King of Kings is continuing to prepare us a home. These events just draw us closer to his coming. Wow! No more aches and pains, no more economies to rise or fall, no more elections and lies from those who fill our airways with poison.

In the midst of this my precious ones, look in God’s word, in the end we win but “until then my heart will go on singing, until then with joy, I’ll tarry on, until the day mine eyes behold that city, until the day God calls me home.”

Psalm 121

1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

2My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will

not slumber.

4Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.

6The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

7The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

8The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this

time forth, and even for evermore.

I hope these words will help you take a look at the fall physically and spiritually and know that God is God and his word will endure throughout all generations. Be faithful until the end of the way. It will be worth it all to him say well done thou good and faithful servant.

Remember:

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Weekly Chores 542

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
54210092008

WEEKLY CHORES

Monday
Wash Day
Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so I may serve
you with perfect humility through the week ahead.

Tuesday
Ironing Day
Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I have collected through the years so that I may see the beauty in others.

Wednesday
Mending Day
O God, help me mend my ways so I will not set a bad example for others.

Thursday
Cleaning Day
Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart.

Friday
Shopping Day
O God, give me the grace to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal
happiness for myself and all others in need of love.

Saturday
Cooking Day
Help me, my Saviour, to brew a big kettle of brotherly love and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human kindness.

Sunday
The Lord's Day
O God, I have prepared my house for you. Please come into my heart so I may spend the day and the rest of my life in your presence.

If this message has inspired you in anyway or you feel that it can brighten someone else's day, please forward it.

Remember:
1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Monday, September 22, 2008

Opened and Closed Doors #541

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
541092208

OPENED AND CLOSED DOORS

We need to learn to thank the Lord for closed doors just as much
As we do for open doors. The reason God closes doors is because He has
Not prepared anything over there for us.

If he didn't close the wrong door we would never find our way to
The right door. Even when we don't realize it, God directs our paths
Through the closing and opening of doors . When one door closes, it
Forces us to change our course. Another door closes; it forces us to change
Our course yet again.

Then finally, we find the open door and walk right into our
Blessing. But instead of praising God for the closed door (which kept us
Out of trouble), we get upset because we 'judge by the appearances.'
And in our own arrogance, or ignorance, we insist that we know what is
Right.

We have a very present help in the time of need that is always
Standing guard. Because He walks ahead of us, He can see trouble down the
Road and HE sets up road blocks and detours accordingly. But through
Our lack of wisdom we try to tear down the roadblocks or push aside the
Detour signs.

Then the minute we get into trouble, we start crying.

'Lord how could this happen to me?'

We have got to realize that the closed door was a blessing.
Didn't He say that 'No good thing will He withhold from them that love Him?'

If you get terminated from your job - don't be down, instead
Thank God for the new opportunities that will manifest themselves - it
Might be a better job, or an opportunity to go to school. If that man or
Woman won't return your call - it might not be them, it might be the
Lord setting up a roadblock (just let it go).

One time a person had a bank he had been doing business with for
Many years tell him 'NO' for a $10,000 loan. The Lord led him to call
Another bank.

That bank approved a $40,000 loan for him at a lower interest
Rate than his own bank had advertised.

I'm so grateful, for the many times God has closed doors to me,
Just to open them in the most unexpected places. 'The steps of a good
Man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.' (Psalms 37:23)

Remember:
1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Cell Phone vs Bible #540

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher
540091408

Cell phone vs. Bible

Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?


What if we flipped through it several time a day?


What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?


What if we used it to receive messages from the text?


What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?


What if we gave it to kids as gifts?


What if we used it when we traveled?


What if we used it in case of emergency?


This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?


Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.


Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!

Remember:
1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Top Ten Predictions No Matter Who Wins The Election #539

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher
539090708

TOP 10 PREDICTIONS NO MATTER WHO WINS THE ELECTION

1. The Bible will still have all the answers.

2. Prayer will still work.

3. The Holy Spirit will still move.

4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.

5. There will still be God-anointed teaching and healing.

6. There will still be singing of praise to God.

7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.

8. There will still be room at the Cross.

9. Jesus will still love you.

10. Jesus will still save the lost.

ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS REALLY IN CONTROL?!!!!

Remember:

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”


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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Thank You Lord For The Rain #538

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher
538082808

Thank You Lord For The Rain

“Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 150:6

As I drove to work today, it was wet and cloudy, and I said where are you Lord? As I looked thru the mist and rain, I said “Oh, there you are Lord, you are everywhere.” It is wonderful to behold the beauty and handy work of God.

In the Life Application comments by Tyndale, the writer concludes when looking at this last verse of Psalms that “In a way, the book of Psalms parallels our spiritual journey through life. It begins by presenting us with two roads---the way to life and the way to death. If we choose God’s way to life, we still face both blessings and troubles, joy and grief, successes and obstacles.”

“Throughout it all, God is at our side, guiding, encouraging, comforting, and caring. As wise and faithful person’s life draws to an end, he or she realizes clearly that God’s road is the right road. Knowing this will cause us to praise God for leading us in the right direction and for assuring our place in the perfect world God has in store for those who have faithfully followed him.”

So, I praise the Lord for this rain and thank him for being by my side as I face this day ahead. He is here and I gladly lift my voice in adoration and thanksgiving as I enjoy life in our risen Savior Jesus Christ.

Remember:

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Friday, August 22, 2008

What a Day 537

Surfing with Jesus
Pastor Gene A. Dasher
537082208

What a Day

It’s up and at them at the break of dawn and off to school. Another beautiful day God has blessed me with. Let’s see we need to be out the door by 7 A.M., past the elementary school, and up the hill by 7:08, down the highway and to my first turn by 7:18, and at the school by 7:25. Well, we made it by 7:24. Grab your bag and lunch and greet fellow teachers and students as you head to the office and check in for the day.

Let the day begin with a smile, chit-chat with students and see what’s going on with them as one smiles and another is sleepy, and another can’t wait to greet their friends. Everyone is ready for a wonderful day at school. Well, most everyone.

How is your day? Are you ready to enjoy the day the Lord has blessed you with? I hope you are ready to go. As you continue with your day remember someone needs you today and by remembering the Lord thy God, thy creator, you are the answer to someone’s prayer as you go through your daily challenges. Stay in tune with the Lord and minister to each door that is open. One never knows what that door may be but as we continually pray without ceasing we will be prepared to love that soul that is in need.

Recently my wife felt the need to go visit a man who had but a few hours to live. She wanted to make certain he was ready to meet the Lord. When she arrived at this home she found him too far out of it to talk with him but his wife said he had repented and accepted the Lord. She was happy to hear this so she took time to read the Bible and sing to him and the family as they faced these last few moments together. Will you go?

You may say I can’t do that. You are right but when you are led by the Spirit of God, he will do it thru you and you will be fed as the Lord Ministers to the one in need. When God touches you don’t go tell your pastor or someone else to do it. God is speaking to you and you are the one that is responsible. It is an awesome feeling when you feel the joy of the Lord in your heart when you have been obedient to His voice. Sometimes it feels like you just got saved again.

So, what are you waiting on, keep on going with your day and allow the Lord to perhaps scare you to death when he touches you to do extraordinary things thru Him. God bless you and have a wonderful day in the Lord.

Remember:

1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrightousness."

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Saturday, August 16, 2008

Taste My Jesus 536

TASTE MY JESUS

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

E-Newsletter: 5365081608

At the University of Chicago Divinity School each year they have what is called 'Baptist Day.' On this day each one is to bring a lunch to be eaten outdoors in a grassy picnic area. Every 'Baptist Day' the school would invite one of the greatest minds to lecture in the theological education center.

One year they invited Dr. Paul Tillich. Dr.Tillich spoke for two and one-half hours proving that the resurrection of Jesus was false. He quoted scholar after scholar and book after book. He concluded that since there was no such thing as the historical resurrection the religious tradition of the church was groundless, emotional mumbo-jumbo, because it was based on a relationship with a risen Jesus, who, in fact never rose from the dead in any literal sense. He then asked if there were any questions.

After about 30 seconds, an old, dark skinned preacher with a head of short-cropped, woolly white hair stood up in the back of the auditorium. 'Docta Tillich, I got one question,' he said as all eyes turned toward him. He reached into his sack lunch and pulled out an apple and began eating it.

'Docta Tillich... CRUNCH, MUNCH 'My question is a simple question... CRUNCH, MUNCH... 'Now, I ain't never read them books you read...CRUNCH, MUNCH..' and I can't recite the Scriptures in the original Greek...CRUNCH, MUNCH ...' I don't know nothin' about Niebuhr and Heidegger...CRUNCH, MUNCH... He finished the apple. 'All I wanna know is: This apple I just ate . . . was it bitter or sweet?

Dr Tillich paused for a moment and answered in exemplary scholarly fashion: 'I cannot possibly answer that question, for I haven't tasted your apple.' The white-haired preacher dropped the core of his apple into his crumpled paper bag, looked up at Dr. Tillich and said calmly, 'Neither have you tasted my Jesus.'

The 1,000 plus in attendance could not contain themselves. The auditorium erupted with applause and cheers. Dr. Tillich thanked his audience and promptly left the platform.

Have you tasted Jesus? Please pass this on Saints! Jesus has risen.... and He's coming back one day... Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. If you have, rejoice in the hope of the resurrection that your faith in Him brings. Psalm 34:8

"The Lord is gracious and full of compassion . . . . The Lord upholds all who fall and raises up all those who are bowed down." Psalm 145:8a

Remember:

I John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

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Monday, August 11, 2008

The Tea Cup #534

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

E-Newsletter: 534073108

The Tea Cup


There was a couple who used to go to
England to shop in the beautiful stores. They both liked antiques and pottery and especially teacups. This was their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary and the shop they visited had a beautiful teacup.

They said to the shop assistant, 'May we see that? We've never seen one quite so beautiful.' As the lady handed it over to them, the teacup spoke suddenly. 'You don't understand,' it said. 'I haven't always been a teacup. There was a time when I was red and I was clay. My master took me, rolled me, patted me over and over and I yelled out, ’Let me alone' but he only smiled, 'Not yet.'

'Then I was placed on a spinning wheel,' the teacup said, 'and suddenly I was spun around. 'Stop it! I'm getting dizzy!' I screamed. But the master only nodded and said, 'Not yet.'

Then he put me in the oven. I never felt such heat. I wondered why he wanted to burn me, and I yelled and knocked at the door. I could see him through the opening and I could read his lips as he shook his head, 'Not yet.'

Finally the door opened, he put me on the shelf, and I began to cool. 'There, that's better', I said. And he brushed and painted me all over. The fumes were horrible. I thought I would gag. 'Stop it, stop it!' I cried. He only nodded, 'Not yet.'

Then suddenly he put me back into the oven, not like the first one. This was twice as hot and I knew I would suffocate. I begged. I pleaded. I screamed. I cried. All the time I could see him through the opening nodding his head saying, 'Not yet.'

Then I knew there wasn't any hope. I would never make it. I was ready to give up. But the door opened and he took me out and placed me on the shelf. One hour later he handed me a mirror and I couldn't believe it was me. 'It's beautiful. I'm beautiful.'

'I want you to remember, then,' he said, 'I know it hurts to be rolled and patted, but if I had left you alone, you would have dried up.

I know it made you dizzy to spin around on the wheel, but if I had stopped, you would have crumbled.

I knew it hurt and was hot and disagreeable in the oven, but if I hadn't put you there, you would have cracked.

I know the fumes were bad when I brushed and painted you all over, but if I hadn't done that, you never would have hardened; you would not have had any color in your life.

And if I hadn't put you back in that second oven, you wouldn't survive for very long because the hardness would not have held.

Now you are a finished product. You are what I had in mind when I first began with you.


Moral:
God knows what He's doing for all of us. He is the potter and we are His clay. He will mold us so that we may be made into a flawless piece of work to fulfill His good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Let this story remind you that God has a perfect plan for your life. He may need to place some obstacles in your life to strengthen your character, so that you may be strong in the days of greater adversity. Don't get discouraged when you feel like the heat of the struggle is going to burn you. God knows exactly when to pull you out and deliver you from that problem and when He does you will be much wiser and stronger than you were before.

God knows your inner strength and ability to be strong even in the midst of a problem.

~Author Unknown~

Enjoy your day and be an overcomer in Jesus. Jesus loves you and he cares.

Remember:

I John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Send Prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.

Web Site: http://SurfingwithJesus.blogspot.com/.

Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. #533

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

eNewsletter: 533072308

“Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord." —Exodus 14:13

Exodus 14:13-14

13And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you today: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

14The LORD shall fight for you and ye shall hold your peace.

Are you listening? Are you murmuring? Are you complaining?

The children of Israel were not listening to Moses and they continually told him how they were better off to die in Egypt than to suffer the death they were about to face. Even when God delivered th! em out of bondage they found it hard to listen.

These scriptures were written for our learning but have we gained anything from the Israelites experience? Today, we continue to murmur and complain just like they did. We try to work it out when we don’t have the strength to carry on.

Christian, listen the to Lord for he says to you today, “fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you today.” The Lord will fight your battle and you need to hold your peace for the victory is the Lord’s.

Now, get up, get going, and take no thought of what may come your way today. Simply, “Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.” Oh! Praise the Lord, someone just did it and is rejoicing with their victory. Join them and see what the Lord will do for you too. He is an awesome God and I want to praise him right now for your victory. Halleluiah! Praise the Lord!

Remember:

I John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Send Prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.

Web Site: http://SurfingwithJesus.blogspot.com/.


What Are You Doing with Your Dash?

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

E-Newsletter: 535081008

What Are You Doing with Your Dash?


Once upon a time on a particular date and year you were born. At that moment life began for you and it will continue until your death on a particular date and year. Wow! What wisdom you may say. Now join me in a nearby graveyard and you will find some folks already have a marker showing their date of birth with a dash awaiting their death for it to be completed.

It is this dash I want to talk about. You are now on your journey in life and you have until this dash is completed to do both good and evil in this life. What are you doing with it only you can answer.

God gave His son Jesus as a gift of love to our world. Jesus came and with his dash gave His life so you may be free. When you repent of your sins and receive Salvation with your dash you began a spiritual life and began to share with others the love Jesus gave to you.

Jesus empowered you to bring these good tidings to a lost world. I like the verse in Isaiah 61:1 which says “The spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.”

When Jesus was teaching in Nazareth Luke wrote in 4:17-19 “And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at libert y them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.”

We have a great opportunity to do good with our dash time. Love the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Find what God wants you to do and fill in your dash fulfilling it until he says it is finished.

Remember:

I John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Send Prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.

Web Site: http://SurfingwithJesus.blogspot.com/.






Sunday, July 20, 2008

Do You Have Any Idea Where You're Going? -God #532

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

eNewsletter: 532072008

Do You Have Any Idea Where You're Going?

-God

I had on new clothes, New sneakers on my feet.

I was there for class on time, went to the back and took my seat.

Yeah, I'm moving up,
I'm already grown.
Soon I'll be graduating,
And out on my own..

I talked to some of my friends,
we were all having fun.
Said some things I shouldn't have said. Did stuff I shouldn't have done.

I knew I was different. I felt God touch my heart,
I knew I should set a standard,
but then I'd be set apart.

Walking to the bus, I was not looking for strength.
I heard the car tires screeching,
but now it's too late.

I'm standing in this room, and I can see the heavenly gate...
Oh no! I never prayed.
I thought I had time to get it straight!


An angel walked to me, he had a book in his hand.
I knew it was the Book of Life, When would this dream end?
I told him my name,

And he began to look. Then he looked at me sadly and said,
your name is not in this book.

Angel, this is a dream,
No, I can't be dead!
He closed the book and turned away,
He whispered - You cannot proceed ahead.

No...no this can't be real,
Angel, you can't turn me Away.
Let me talk to God, maybe He'll let me stay.

He led me to the gate, Jesus came to me.
He did not let me in but said, "Beloved what is your need?"

Jesus, I cried, please, don
t cast me away from you.
Tears ran down his face as he said, "You knew what you needed to do."

Lord, please I'm young, I never thought I would die...
I thought I'd have plenty of time...Death caught me by surprise.

Lord, I went to church, Please Jesus, I believe.
He said,
You would not accept me, My love you would not receive."
Lord, there were too many hypocrites. They weren't being true.
He took a step back and asked, "What does that have to do with you?"


Lord, my family claimed to be saved, they weren't real. You know.

He said, "I died for you, now I have to go."

I fell to my knees crying to Him, "Lord, I planned to be real tomorrow."

I couldn't make Him understand,
I had never felt such sorrow.

Then it hit me hard, I said, "Lord, where will I go?"

He looked into my eyes
and said, "My child you already know."

Please Jesus, I begged, "The place is so hot."
It seemed to trouble and grieve him, He whispered,

"DEPART FROM ME, I KNOW YOU NOT.

Lord, you're supposed to be love, how can you send me to damnation?

He replied, with your mouth you said you loved me, But each day you
rejected my salvation.

With that in an instant, Day turned into night.

I never knew such torture could be; now too late, I know the Bible is right.

If I can tell you anything, Hell has no age.

It is a place of torture, Separated from God and full of rage.

You know, I thought it was funny, a joke, But this one thing is true.

If you never accept Jesus Christ,
HELL IS WAITING FOR YOU!
So please, ask Him into your heart.


Remember:

I John 1:9 "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Send Prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.

Web Site: http://SurfingwithJesus.blogspot.com/.