[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

October 10, 2005

Faith & Riches

Read:
Ephesians 1

. . . that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance. —Ephesians 1:18

Bible In One Year: Nehemiah 1-3

Do you want to be rich? Do you think your faith will bring you riches? What kind of riches are you looking for?

There's good news and bad news if wealth is what you want. The good news is that God's Word does promise riches to the believer. The "bad" news is that it doesn't have anything to do with money.

Here are some examples of the riches that can be ours as believers in Jesus Christ:

• An understanding of God the Father and the Son, "in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Colossians 2:2-3).
  
• Christ, "the hope of glory," living in us (Colossians 1:27).
  
• Mighty strength in our inner being, "through His Spirit" (Ephesians 3:16).
  
• Having all our needs met by God (Philippians 4:19).
  
• The "wisdom and knowledge of God" (Romans 11:33).
  
• "Redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins," which comes from God's grace (Ephesians 1:7).

Yes, God's Word promises us great riches—treasures that we cannot even attempt to purchase with any amount of money. It is these riches that we must seek, enjoy, and use to glorify their source—our heavenly Father. —Dave Branon

The treasures of earth are not mine,
I hold not its silver and gold;
But a treasure far greater is mine;
I have riches of value untold. —Hartzler

God's Word promises riches that money cannot buy.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Jesus' Parables About Money

[Dan Lacey]

[LadyX]

Good evening, everyone!
Consider this creed of our Special Operations Forces - -

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Night Stalker Creed

Service in the 160th is a calling only a few will answer for the mission is constantly demanding and hard. And when the impossible has been accomplished the only reward is another mission that no one else will try. As a member of the Night Stalkers I am a tested volunteer seeking only to safeguard the honor and prestige of my country, by serving the elite Special Operations Soldiers of the United States. I pledge to maintain my body, mind and equipment in a constant state of readiness for I am a member of the fastest deployable Task Force in the world – ready to move at a moments notice anytime, anywhere, arriving on target plus or minus 30 seconds.

I guard my unit’s mission with secrecy, for my only true ally is the night and the element of surprise. My manner is that of the Special Operations Quiet Professional, secrecy is a way of life. In battle, I eagerly meet the enemy for I volunteered to be up front where the fighting is hard. I fear no foe’s ability, nor underestimate his will to fight.

The mission and my precious cargo are my concern. I will never surrender. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

Gallantly will I show the world and the elite forces I support that a Night Stalker is a specially selected and well trained soldier.

I serve with the memory and pride of those who have gone before me for they loved to fight, fought to win and would rather die than quit.

Night Stalkers Don’t Quit!

"The Lord knows the way I take, and when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold" JOB 23:10

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Awesome, isn't it??
I can't imagine reading it without getting chills at the dedication and patriotism creating this mindset - all for others, rather than self....

[JustAmy]

Remember our Military, past and Present.
God Bless America.

Mayor and Billie, Thank you for Military Mondays.

[deadhead]

Happy Military Monday

Happy Columbus Day

I am watching the NYY vs. LAA...Yankee fan here :-)
On the edge of my seat.

God Bless our Military