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Pray for New President by Steve Watters The United States has elected a new President--Barack Obama. As a non-profit organization, we haven't been able to talk about candidates in this race ... until now. I'll be the first on this blog to say I'm disappointed and concerned about the days ahead. I realize from blog comments we've had over the past year, however, that some of you are probably excited about this result. Regardless of what you're feeling now -- discouragement or elation -- those of us who are followers of Christ are called to live by 1 Timothy 2:1-4: I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Whether we voted for them or not, we are to pray for our leaders. Some of you ...

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14) You may be thinking, "Can a few people like us actually change the whole nation?"  Let me ask you this: Can one demonic person change a nation for the worse? Definitely. Hitler did it in Germany, didn't he?  If the devil's power resting on a man can change a nation for the worse, you can be sure that a group of men and women with God's power resting on them can change a nation for the better.  No nation is so far gone that God can't change it. Israel proved that. Why, even when it didn't exist, the devil couldn't destroy it. God raised it back up before His very eyes.  I want you to notice something in that scripture. It says, "If MY people, which are called by MY name...." God didn't say it would ...

Kim Clement: God says, "I will Introduce Myself starting in WALL STREET and going through the STOCK EXCHANGE..." by Kim Clement Oct 3, 2008 From the desk of Steve Shultz: The following words were prophesied by Kim Clement on September 19 and September 20, 2008. This was BEFORE the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 777.68 points on Monday, September 29 - the largest single point-drop in history. This word has been transcribed word for word, but somewhat shortened in places for brevity. As many of you know, Kim prophesies in both riddle form and in exact "fact" form. You will see a little of each below. Always remember that it's good form to put this word up alongside words by other prophets who will get additional or what I call "cousin" words. Prophets don't often disagree to the degree some feel they do. They just get different pieces of the puzzle. Blessings,   Steve Shultz Steve Shultz, Founder and Publisher  The ElijahList  &  ElijahRain...

Came accross this post by Suzanne Hadley. Thought to share it: Buddies After a Break-Up von  Suzanne Hadley Following the re-publishing of my article  "Not Your Buddy,"  one reader asked me to address the topic of buddies after a break-up. She writes: The guy wants to continue having the benefits of the familiarity and the encouragement and cheerleading that the girl provided him with during the relationship, but also wants to "be free" and "move on." Is he crazy? When you have been in love with someone, I find it EXTREMELY hard to be "friends," even being cordial is hard at times. Especially when this guy has told you that you are the one and then flips it. I don't believe it's appropriate for men and women to be buddies after breaking up. I have remained friends with men I've had relationships with, but the familiarity had to end. This quote from J.R.R. Tolkien (provided by another  Boundless  reader) emphasizes the reason the broke...

Aimee Herd (September 30, 2008) The study found that with caring touch—holding hands, massage, hugging and kissing—blood pressure was lowered, stress hormones decreased in the blood and the positive hormone, oxytocin increased in the blood. EDITOR'S NOTE:  Many years ago the Lord taught me a lesson about touch and I've never forgotten it. (You tend not to forget the things the Lord shows you directly!) One night, after my husband and I had had an argument, I distinctly heard (not aloud) the Lord tell me to reach over and put my hand on my husband's arm, because "touch is important." That was the LAST thing I wanted to do since I was still mad. But the Holy Spirit kept prodding me. I told God I didn't want to touch my husband, and He said, "I DO. When you touch him it will be MY touch, MY love." How could I refuse that?! So I reached over and put my hand on my husband's arm—immediately I was immersed in God's love for him. It was remarkable. A...

Dr. Sharon Stone: "September Will Convince You that You Must Connect to His Economic System" The following is a prophecy given by Dr. Sharon Stone in Glasgow, Scotland in the summer of 2008 . The notations in RED are fulfillment of the word, but are not part of the word given. September is a Turning Point "September is a turning point and a sign of the times. It is all about those who have made Godly alignments in this season being blessed with revelation and information in the midst of world crisis. "I see more banks will suffer: a USA world bank's shares are in trouble ( Lehman Brothers files bankruptcy, September 15, 2008 ). I see government in the USA bailing out mortgage giants ( Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - Federal takeover, September 7, 2008 ) and the government in England cutting house purchase taxes for the sagging housing crisis ( Stamp Duty Tax change announced, September 2, 2008 ) to no avail. "I see a European airline failing with no notice ( X...

Study Shows Drinking Tea is Actually Healthier than Drinking Water Teresa Neumann (September 18, 2008) Provides antioxidants, replaces fluids, strengthens bones and protects against dental plaque. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure as they say. (United Kingdom)—The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has reported that tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers. Other health benefits, according to a BBC report, included protection against tooth plaque and potentially tooth decay, plus bone strengthening. Public health nutritionist Dr. Carrie Ruxton said, "Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water. Water is essentially replacing fluid. "Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so it's got two things going for it. Studies on caffeine have found very high doses dehydrate and everyone assumes that caffeine-containing beverages dehydrate. But even if you had a really, reall...

Rick Warren's Sound Advice on Qualities to Look for in a President Aimee Herd (September 17, 2008) "Whether leading in business, education, politics or family, character always trumps charisma…" The pastor who hosted the  Civil Forum on the Presidency  in August, Dr. Rick Warren, has shared some good non-partisan points on deciding on a candidate to support in November's election. The full article appears in the October issue of the  Ladies Home Journal,  and was recently excerpted by  OneNewsNow.com. Warren states that "character" is the cornerstone of leadership, noting that one can have a charismatic personality, but "without character, charisma becomes a menace, used to manipulate situations for selfish reasons." (Photo: Rickwarrennews.com) "Whether leading in business, education, politics or family, character always trumps charisma," said Warren, reiterating that, "What we desperately need in our leaders today is strong characte...

Kenyan President Said "No" to Abortion in His Country—was there a Media Blackout? Aimee Herd (August 14, 2008) President Mwai Kibaki said recently that he sees "no reason, now, or in the future, why anyone would want to legalize abortion in Kenya." (London, England)—According to a report by  LifeSiteNews.com , Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki has rejected the legalization of abortion in his country. At an event held to install the new Catholic Bishop of Kitui, President Kibaki reportedly said that he "saw no reason, now, or in the future, why anyone would want to legalize abortion in Kenya."  (Photo:  www.officeofthepresident.go. ke/ ) Hilary White, writer for  LifeSiteNews,  noted that there seemed to be a "media blackout" for a time, concerning the president's statement. The subject was raised due to a "Reproductive Health and Rights Bill" that was proposed with the purpose of legalizing abortion in the east African nation for th...

"I am fully convinced that this was a supernatural occurrence. It is something I have believed to see in my ministry and am overjoyed that it happened. It happened in such a way that [my ministry] was not at all associated with it, which left local volunteers and non-Christians marveling at what had happened." (Cairo, Egypt)—Charisma reports that a "loaves and fishes" type miracle is said to have occurred during evangelist Marilyn Hickey's recent trip to Cairo in which 2,400 meals from Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) apparently appeared out of thin air. (Photo: KentuckyFriedChicken) Notes the report: "The reported incident, which if true is a miracle nearly unheard of in modern times, occurred during Hickey's citywide leaders conference in May, attended by nearly 10,000 pastors and local leaders—from curious Muslims to orthodox Coptic Christians." According to Hickey, 3,500 boxed-lunches from KFC were ordered and accounted for. "There ...

Or should I put the, The Bible versus The Secret. Of late a couple of my friends have asked me a lot about 'The Secret' which is supposed to be revolutionizing people's lives. I got a chance to watch the DVD on TS but somehow I was not convinced. Don't get me wrong, a lot of what they teach is great and people should be applying it. But I do have a couple of issues with it. One thing that really bothered me is the way they sort of overlooked God or glossed over him. They even do quote scripture and all but still, it wasn't convincing. They have Biblical principals and even teach that many preachers e.g Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Joel Osteen and so on teach principles based on the secret. Well, I think they are just trying to justify their teaching. I for one listen to all these preachers regularly. I am subscribed to their podcasts, buy their books and CDs and DVDs. Never once did I hear them use the secret as their reference material. They use the Bible - God...

Rick Warren meets with Kenyan government leaders on day of cabinet restructure and challenges Church and Business Leaders to unity and renewal in wake of recent election Michael Ireland (April 9, 2008) "This could be the Kenyan church's finest hour, and a step toward revival—not to retreat, not to divide, but to shine." (Nairobi, Kenya)—Pastor Rick Warren completed a 12-day trip to Africa Monday with a whirlwind visit to Nairobi, Kenya, where he met with the vice president and speaker of the House of Parliament and addressed separate groups of top church and business leaders. According to A. Larry Ross Communications, Warren was invited to meet with leadership from both parties on the day President Mwai Kibaki was working to appoint an expanded cabinet of opposition leaders to complete a coalition government in the wake of violence following national elections last December...