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We asked the Lord
low to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Crusade for Calvary and the
40th year of my personal ministry. His response was.....
....."feed
My sheep". Personally, I can't think of a better way to
celebrate a ministry whose mission and vision is to train and equip
leaders, assist those who need encouragement and relief, and provide
materials for training on every level from the Five-Fold Ministry
gifts to the layman....those in ministry full or part-time.
By the
prompting of the Holy Spirit, the direction of the Lord, and the
urging of many leaders to make our ministry more available; I will
be holding regional, national meetings and will be available to you
and your congregation.
It is with
great respect for the ministry and your dedication to God's people,
that I avail myself to you and your congregation.
Details
and more information will follow. We will be in the Illinois,
and throughout the Midwest and East in July. So, if you wish to have
us speak for you please let us know.
For more
information on how we may assist you in ministry or establishment of
a local Bible School, please contact. Some dates are still in May
and June on the West Coast and then July we have several dates open
in the Midwest.
More to
come soon...........
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What to do when you
need communication, clarity, healing and reconciliation.
10 Top Conflict Don'ts:
Don't attempt reconciliation when emotions are high
Don't work to
identify blame
Don't forget fallibility
Don't avoid the truth we've learned
Don't try to fix things alone
Don't demand a chance to confront
Don't publicize the rift
Don't force the timetable
Don't require an apology
Don't expect one conversation to settle everything
10 Top Conflict Do's:
Look for Jesus
Listen to your own heart
Simplify the issues
Grade your behavior by Scripture
Gain perspective with counsel
Forgive as best you can.
Emotions do not indicate the quality of our forgiving.
Be quick to ask forgiveness
Sow blessing into the offense
Wait patiently for a new outcome
Expect to revisit these steps
As long as we are breathing, we are candidates for conflict. But if
we are committed to live like genuine Christians, we must work to
resolve it. The promise is clear. Blessed are the peacemakers, for
they shall be called the Son of God. Let's paraphrase this verse to
read. Anyone working to heal relational strife, on any level will
find God there and sense His approval in that activity. Here God
affirms our family relationship as we do the single ministry. He
values more than all others: reconciliation the healing of
relationships. (See 2 Cor. 5:11-21)As a general rule, there are few
ways to begin healing without first accepting liability for any
rupture that occurs. This is the heart of it.
Only as I accept my own responsibly, do biblical, practical and in
the moment, God's instruction in steps to resolve conflict become
clear. Peacemaking is a better way to live. God will give you the
opportunity. Will you take it?
Why not inquire about series on forgiveness that are available on
tape or CD.
Another great help to you and suggested gifts for the upcoming
Christmas season is to look on our website and see the resources
that are there. They not only make great gifts but they help the
ministries.
Prayer is the key to heaven but faith unlocks the door !!
Your friend and servant in the Lord Jesus,
Gary Musgrove |