Chaplain Mick's Blog

Hear and Do - Family Devotional

2012-02-02T11:42:00.000-06:00

This is a short devotional I did for the kids school this week. They start every morning with a devotional from one of the dads. If you don't do this at school, consider doing it for your kids at home. K-8 was the intended audience! Hear and Do 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the

Prayer Forum: "The Child" Documentary, U.N. CRC, and Parental Rights

2012-01-26T11:40:00.000-06:00

Prayer Forum: "The Child" Documentary, U.N. CRC, and Parental Rights Important Update! Thursday, January 26, 2012 Proponents of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) have set a target date by which they would like to see it ratified in the United States: November 20,2012. That date is the anniversary of its adoption by the UN General Assembly back in 1989. Your urgent action is

Is more Debt or less Spending the Answer?

2012-01-19T17:03:00.000-06:00

Congressman Dr. Ron Paul speaking on the house floor in opposition to the 1.2 Trillion debt increase requested by President Obama. "You can't solve the problem of debt by accumulating more debt..." Learn more: Ron Paul for President 2012! USADebtClock.com This is a video from the press conference at the South Carolina State Capitol building in Columbia on January 17th, when four

Is "That" day here?

2012-01-19T12:18:00.000-06:00

"Back in the 1970s Francis Schaeffer told us that one day we would wake up and discover that the America we once knew was gone. That day is here. One does not have to be a prophet to see that dark days are coming to the United States. There are ominous signs that the freedoms we once assumed were ours are disappearing. Forces of secularism lead inevitably to a totalitarian state to which everyone

1 TRILLION in New Debt in 10 Months!

2012-01-11T20:26:00.000-06:00

This madness has to stop! Federal spending bills approved by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives have increased the national debt by more than $1 trillion dollars in just 10 months. Spending Bills Passed by GOP House Increased Debt $1T in 10 Months USADebtClock.com It is becoming clearer that there is only one political party in America with two wings, or as Randy

Winter is finally coming: NWS SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

2012-01-10T14:59:00.000-06:00

WINTRY WEATHER TO ARRIVE ACROSS CENTRAL ILLINOIS BY THURSDAY... A STRONG COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO SWEEP THROUGH CENTRAL ILLINOIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT...INTRODUCING WINDY AND SHARPLY COLDER CONDITIONS BY THE END OF THE WEEK. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL FALL INTO THE UPPER 20S AND LOWER 30S ON THURSDAY...THEN WILL STRUGGLE TO REACH THE LOWER TO MIDDLE 20S BY FRIDAY. OVERNIGHT LOWS WILL FALL INTO THE

PVC Longbow How-To Video

2012-01-09T13:09:00.000-06:00

"The longbow is where the history of archery begins. Originally, archery wasn't only a sport, it was a way of life and a means by which to provide for one's family... " 8 Cush fathered Nimrod; he was the first on earth to be a mighty man. 9 He was a mighty hunter before the LORD. Therefore it is said, "Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD." Genesis 10:8-9 Follow up to: Long Bow

The Grey

2012-01-04T20:16:00.000-06:00

A little survival warrior spirit! 8 Cush fathered Nimrod; he was the first on earth to be a mighty man. 9 He was a mighty hunter before the LORD. Therefore it is said, "Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD." Genesis 10:8-9 { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Family Prayer Focus

2012-01-03T12:29:00.001-06:00

I love my wife's heart! As we came into the Advent season this year she had the kids pick a prayer focus for all 31 days of December. Then at our dinner and bedtime prayers we would be sure to include whatever the focus was for that day. Well, it has now turned into part of our family worship and prayer routine. Yesterday we all sat down and decided to spend January praying for specific

Love Defined in the Shema

2012-01-02T14:47:00.000-06:00

In Chapter 3 of Family Driven Faith, Voddie Baucham defines love based on the Hebrew Shema: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might” (v. 5). The three Hebrew words used here (translated heart, soul, and might) provide a clear biblical definition of love: Love is an act of the will accompanied by emotion that leads to action on behalf

New Years Resolution 1: Biblical Counseling Training

2012-01-02T09:42:00.001-06:00

Can't wait to start class next week! Bringing the Bible to Life: Biblical Counseling Workshops { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Creation - A Mars Hill Sermon

2011-12-31T08:24:00.002-06:00

I really enjoyed this sermon and clear explaination of the different theological views of creation. Something came up that made me go watch it again so I wanted to share. Enjoy! Sermon Notes: Creation: God Makes, by Pastor Mark Driscoll on Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 Video (audio below): Audio: { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Redoubt Example: Rehoboam

2011-12-28T11:47:00.000-06:00

Husbands, Fathers, heads of households, it is time to Redoubt, to return to your tents, to focus on getting your house in order in preparation for what may come! Re·doubt: noun \ri-ˈdau̇t\ 1b : A defended position : Protective barrier 2: A secure retreat : STRONGHOLD) -- Merriam-Webster The back story... King Solomon has died and his son, Rehoboam, is taking over. The people assemble to

Tea Party - December 16, 1773 - 2011

2011-12-14T16:23:00.001-06:00

"On December 16, 2007 - the anniversary of the 1773 Boston Tea Party - Ron Paul supporters shocked the political world by raising over $6 million in one single day." Pledge to support Ron Paul on Tea Party Day, December 16, 2011!! RonPaul2012.com More Ron Paul posts... { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Parental Rights: Mandatory Mental Health Screening

2011-12-13T18:23:00.000-06:00

Two recent incidents highlight the need to stand in defiance of tyrannical government persecution of families in America. (read: State Takes Big Bite Out of Parental Rights) It is very scary trend, and very scary when the use of dangerous mental health drugs in foster care children sky rockets, and then the government starts calling for Mandatory Mental Health Screening of ALL children. Very

Newspeak, Hate Speech, Offensive Speech, what about Free Speech?

2011-12-13T11:18:00.001-06:00

Many recent headlines the last few years have concerned the attempts at government to control speech. Special interest groups and classes of people that want a special status in society are pressuring the government to control, deny, and even punish speech that they find hateful or offensive. But what about free speech? In his book When a Nation Forgets God, Dr. Erwin Lutzer describes George

A Call to Discipleship

2011-12-12T20:56:00.000-06:00

It is important that we are equipped for ministry. We all have a ministry, and we are all responsible to be equipped. And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the

Love One Another Family Devotional

2011-12-08T17:04:00.001-06:00

"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." John 15:12 This is an outline and some notes I used recently for a family devotional on Love. I hope it can help you and your family. Blessings. (My children are 6, 3 1/2, and 4 months) Jesus commands us to love one another: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." John 15:12 So

When is it time to "flee"?

2011-12-06T20:26:00.001-06:00

Christmas, the birth of Immanuel, God with us. Reflecting on the Christmas story made me wonder, when is it time to flee? Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” And he rose and took

Advent Reading Schedule 2011

2011-11-27T14:55:00.001-06:00

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent, or more commonly known among the culture as Christmas season, is the worship and devotional season leading up to the birth of God's Son, the sinners Saviour, and The King of the Heavenly Throne Jesus Christ, and looking forward to His return in glory! Come Lord Jesus! This year I offer the reading plan from Bethany Baptist Church. December: 1:

Wake Up Call: What if the Constitution no longer applied? What if?

2011-11-26T10:47:00.001-06:00

Judge Nepolitano issues a very serious wake up call! This is an important 5 minutes, please watch... Ron Paul for President 2012! More Ron Paul for Constitutional Liberty Posts here More Patriot Constitutional Liberty Posts here Nothing gets my blood boiling more than the usurpation of Parental Rights! Watch this informative video: Oath Keepers » Oldie But Goodie: Ron Paul

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

2011-11-18T11:19:00.001-06:00

Thanksgiving Proclamation City of New York, October 3, 1789 WHEREAS it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public

US Debt Over 15 TRILLION and Counting!!!

2011-11-16T19:58:00.001-06:00

USADebtClock.com That means "the federal debt equals approximately $197,579 for each American family." And yet "House Republicans are set to vote later this week on a balanced budget amendment (BBA) that would not cap federal spending as a percentage of GDP or require a supermajority to raise taxes." Don't they get it? Ron Paul for President 2012! Learn more: Ron Paul for President

Oath Keepers » Oldie But Goodie: Ron Paul On Parental Rights

2011-11-14T14:46:00.000-06:00

Ron Paul is definitely a friend to families and parental rights! Update: Voddie Baucham, Pastor and author of "Family Driven Faith", has endorsed Ron Paul! Found this on Oath Keepers. It's from 2004, but as Ron Paul hasn't changed his principles with the populace wind over the years, it's still relevant even more today! A presidential initiative called The “New Freedom Commission on

Veteran's Day 2011

2011-11-11T07:48:00.001-06:00

Thank you, Veterans, for your service and sacrifice. Hold your heads high! “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) Armed Forces Medley Made in America by Toby Keith Veterans Day Money Bomb! Donate today! Ron Paul receives more military donations than all others combined! For Liberty! ronpaul2012.com Donate today! Ron

SPOiLER documentary - Ways Americans can get back to a constitutional republic

2011-11-09T15:22:00.000-06:00

I recently watched this 1 hour documentary. It's worth the hour! "From the director of FIAT EMPIRE -- this abridged version of SPOiLER explores the political, economic and philosophic ethos of the past 98 years for clues into the expanding debt-driven, welfare-warfare state and ways Americans can get back to a constitutional republic. Analyzing the reasons no third party has been successful

A Problem and A Plan

2011-11-04T10:29:00.000-06:00

A Problem A Plan { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Bill of Rights vs Obama and Mexico Drug Cartels [Updated!]

2011-11-04T09:17:00.000-06:00

Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. The Bill of Rights Obama Administration was running guns into Mexico, arming the drug cartels, Investigation leads to white house! Yet, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) is still pushing for "infringing" on American citizen's God

Disaster Response: Deadly Snowstorm Leaves 2.7 Million Without Power

2011-10-31T07:43:00.000-06:00

"If you are without power, you should expect to be without power for a prolonged period of time," Gov. Malloy said. Are you and your family prepared for the winter storm season? Hopefully you have already had or planned your fall family safety stand down and have made preparations. If not, now is the time!! Are you prepared to go with out power for more than a few hours? If you don't

Family Worship

2011-10-30T17:19:00.001-06:00

Today my wife and I had our third baby dedication ceremony. Here are some notes discussed at the Bethany Baptist baby dedication class concerning Family Worship: Formal times: the how's Age-appropriate goals Limited length of time Consistency Flexibility Make sure everyone participates Avoid legalism Formal times: the what's Proper heart attitude before entering into worship Instruction

Utilizing Resources: Using Deer Tallow Video

2011-10-29T11:43:00.002-06:00

I've sensed an urge to learn more about utilizing natural resources. Maybe it's the state of the national and global economies. Any way, here is a great video on using deer tallow from The Pathfinder School. Tallow: white tasteless animal fat Preparing deer tallow. Uses for deer tallow. A deer tallow lamp. more from The Pathfinder School Here's one on making candles! 30 This

Minute Men

2011-10-27T14:53:00.000-06:00

This American Minute article from yesterday was so good that I wanted to share it. Wouldn't this be a better option than federal TSA police forces harassing American citizens and violating the constitution? On OCTOBER 26, 1774, the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts reorganized their defenses with one-third of their regiments being "Minutemen," ready to fight at a minute's notice. These

Long Bow

2011-10-21T10:38:00.001-06:00

Doing a little research on Long Bows and Long Bow strings in particular and wanted to compile my notes and share them of course. The longbow is where the history of archery begins. Originally, archery wasn't only a sport, it was a way of life and a means by which to provide for one's family. Though today's designs have many improvements to provide better arrow speed, durability, and comfort,

unreasonable searches and seizures [Updated] New World Order is Upon Us - We need a constitutional freedom fighter

2011-10-20T12:39:00.000-06:00

I never thought the day would come when there were roadblocks and check points in America, land of the Free and home of the Brave... I guess George H.W. Bush's "New World Order" is upon us [video of his New World Order speech]. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and

Debate Hightlights and BlackThisOut Promo [Updated!]

2011-10-19T09:36:00.000-06:00

BlackThisOut Promo Video! blackthisout.com In the past I have not supported Ron Paul. He has some libertarian baggage. However, there are only two of the Republican candidates that I feel are NOT establishment, globalist, elites, and they are Ron Paul and Herman Cain. I am leaning toward Ron Paul because he has the will to make the hard choices to turn this country around! Just as a

Occupy Chicago and the Communist Party Legacy

2011-10-14T13:03:00.000-06:00

The video below is stunning. Many of the Occupy Chicago protesters proudly show their Red (communist) colors, and participating is Rep. Jan Schakowsky (Democrat from Illinois). One protester proudly names Chairman Mao (at about 1:25)... here is Chairman Mao's legacy: During Mao’s Cultural Revolution in China another Christian community faced a hostile empire. Red Guards, mostly university and

A mighty hunter before the LORD

2011-10-14T11:23:00.001-06:00

Hope to take Luke on his first bow hunt this weekend! 8 Cush fathered Nimrod; he was the first on earth to be a mighty man. 9 He was a mighty hunter before the LORD. Therefore it is said, "Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD." Genesis 10:8-9 { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

WE MUST TAKE AMERICA BACK music video by Steve Vaus

2011-10-10T10:15:00.000-06:00

WE MUST TAKE AMERICA BACK by Steve Vaus www.SteveVaus.com { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Big Brother Watch [updated!]

2011-10-06T12:06:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to keep a watch on a troubling trend here in America... Update 10/20/11: I never thought the day would come when there were roadblocks and check points in America, land of the Free and home of the Brave... I guess George H.W. Bush's The New World Order is upon us [video of his New World Order speech]. Tennessee Becomes First State To Fight Terrorism Statewide: TSA agents are

Book Release: "Survivors: A Novel of the Coming Collapse"

2011-10-04T08:31:00.000-06:00

Book Release: "Survivors: A Novel of the Coming Collapse" by James Rawles WHAT IF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT ENDED TOMORROW? The America we are accustomed to is no more. Practically overnight the stock market has plummeted, hyperinflation has crippled commerce, and the fragile chains of supply and high-technology infrastructure have fallen. The power grids are down. Brutal rioting and looting

Red Dawn Coming

2011-10-03T17:36:00.000-06:00

This week Radio Free Redoubt re-aired a previous show called "China's Trojan Horse" (click here to listen), it's important to listen to this episode! It's scary how much land and infrastructure China is buying in mainland United States. The premise of the new Red Dawn movie is an invasion by China to collect on bad debts. Hmmm, must have been way to close to true because they have been coerced

180 Movie - Watch here, now.

2011-10-03T13:16:00.000-06:00

180Movie.com | HeartChanger.com { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Fall Safety Stand Down: Fire Starting

2011-09-27T14:42:00.000-06:00

If you are stranded or just camping, being able to start a fire could safe your live. Here are some videos to help: And here are some links: Camp Fire Dude "To Build A Fire" By Jack London { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Courageous - In Theaters September 30 - Get Your Tickets Now!

2011-09-27T14:36:00.000-06:00

Courageous - In Theaters September 30 Counting down! Tickets on sale for RAVE GRAND PRAIRIE 18 and other locations in and around Peoria! More about the movie Courageous www.courageousthemovie.com Order tickets www.courageousthemovie.com/tickets Get Resources www.courageousresources.com { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project } { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

D-Day from the Journal of Sgt. Michael Dobra

2011-06-06T09:37:00.000-06:00

D-Day from the Journal of Sgt. Michael Dobra B26-A Tail Gunner 9th Air Force – 323rd Bomb Group ********** June 6 1944... Read full D-Day Journal Entry here: D-Day from the Journal of Sgt. Michael Dobra { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Show Solidarity with Chinese Shouwang Church: Sign the Signature Campaign

2011-06-05T15:09:00.000-06:00

Show Solidarity with Chinese Shouwang Church: Sign the Signature Campaign We the undersigned, churches and individual Christians from all over the world, stand in solidarity with our fellow believers from Shouwang Church in Beijing and call on the Chinese government to end the religious persecution of this church and its members and to uphold the right to freedom of religion guaranteed by the

Ill. Civil Unions Law - Faith Based Foster and Adoption Services Closing

2011-06-04T14:19:00.000-06:00

Ill. Civil Unions Law Forces Catholic Charities Out of Foster Care, Adoption "For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Rockford, Ill. has been caring for orphaned children. Much of their work came to an end on Wednesday when the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Unions Act took effect. . . He went on to say, 'While we understand leaving this work will be very

Memorial Day Tribute 2011

2011-05-27T10:14:00.002-06:00

God bless those heroes that have given everything for the ideal of freedom! May they know the Love of Christ so that they are living in eternity. May they know that their sacrifice is not for nothing. “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers” (1 John 3:16). "General George Patton once advised: ‘Not every man

When will Jesus return? no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son

2011-05-17T08:16:00.000-06:00

Jesus Says: No One Knows That Day and Hour See, I have told you beforehand. So, if they say to you, 'Look, he is in the wilderness,' do not go out. If they say, 'Look, he is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it. For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man... But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels

Thoughts on Bin Laden and Governments Role

2011-05-15T12:45:00.000-06:00

Thoughts on the news of Bin Laden's execution and the role of civil governments... It is my understanding that national defense is the primary role of the U.S. Federal Government. Further more, it is a primary God ordained purpose of civil authorities to enforce law, prevent anarchy, and to execute punishment upon evil doers. Let every person be subject to the governing authorities... for he

Various Trials and a thankful heart - part 2 (updated)

2011-05-13T21:57:00.001-06:00

Just a follow up to my Various Trials - part 1 post that may turn into an ongoing storyline as I grow. (updated after Blogger errors) First, I want to clarify that my struggle isn't should we stay in this area of Peoria, because we don't really have on option. We are living within our means and don't have the luxury of a choice at the moment. Second, the struggle is in my heart. I had become

Struggles in Egypt Not Over (Updated!)

2011-05-09T05:02:00.005-06:00

"The riots, in Imbaba, a poor, densely populated district in the city, have heightened fears that a power vacuum following Hosni Mubarak's overthrow will lead to a power grab by Islamic fundamentalists, more sectarian strife and a collapse in law and order... Dozens held a protest outside the American embassy on Sunday demanding that the United States intervene on their behalf. " "Egypt in crisis

Navy SEAL Video

2011-05-06T11:40:00.000-06:00

A shout out and Bravo Zulu to our armed forces in general and the SEALs in particular. May God bless you all. { Bible Knights } { The Chaplain } { The Project }

Various Trials and a thankful heart

2011-05-05T04:30:00.001-06:00

I must confess, I've been whining and complaining a lot lately... When we moved into our neighborhood 3 years ago, we knew it was going to be tough. We gave the decision to God and determined to bring light into the darkness instead of running from the shadows. But the reality is much different. Rats, Crime, Gangsta Rap Bass booming in my children's bedrooms at bed time, constant contact with

Serving the Poor and Declaring War on Materialism

2011-05-03T17:27:00.000-06:00

As I've wrestled with the question of how best to serve the poor inevitably, in discipleship and fellowship circles, the discussion comes around to helping and not enabling. Which tends to stall any real attempts at just simply serving unconditionally. Reflecting on Jesus' anointing in John chapter 12 it became clear to me that poverty is a condition of the heart (exceptions excluded of course),

National Day of Prayer 2011 - Peoria

2011-05-03T04:38:00.000-06:00

National Day of Prayer: May 5th This year's theme is "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." It's based on Psalm 91:2, which says, "I will say to the Lord, my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." WCIC Calendar We will be at the Peoria County Court House from Noon to 1pm. Check the WCIC link above for more locations and events! Check the National link below for more details around the nation

Royal Wedding - Marriage Defined

2011-04-30T07:41:00.001-06:00

"Those present in Westminster Abbey, and watching around the world, heard Dr. John Hall, Dean of Westminster Abbey, deliver the introduction to the royal wedding, explaining what all the 'fuss' was about. Here is an excerpt of his remarks: " "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of God and in the face of this congregation, to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony;

Disaster Response!

2011-04-28T17:06:00.000-06:00

It's been a very tragic spring storm season. Please be praying! A couple years ago I tried to develop a Disaster Response Team (DiRT) from my local church, but at that time there just wasn't enough interest. Once again, I would like to take a survey of local churches and groups to see if there is enough interest in forming a team. Because of the recent regional devastation, there will be

Another 'My take' on Rob Bell and Hell Controversy: it's a distraction...

2011-04-26T05:18:00.000-06:00

It is a distraction from the Gospel, which is the power to save. Whether his theology is right or wrong, it's become a distraction from what's really important. We can be supper duper hip; we can ware the coolest clothes, have the coolest messages and videos; we can have the best band and most contemporary church building; we can have comfortable sermons that tickle peoples ears and make them

Earth Day + Good Friday = Praise The Creator day!

2011-04-22T05:14:00.001-06:00

Praise God! "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made." Romans 1:20 Where were you when I created the earth? Tell me, since you know so much! Who decided on its size? Certainly you'll know that! Who came up with the blueprints and measurements? How was its

Pray for Nigeria!

2011-04-20T16:06:00.001-06:00

Muslim protests and riots after the election of a Christian president turn deadly and destructive in Nigeria. Pray for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria, and pray for peace and stability in that nation. The reports are just staggering: "From the cities of Maiduguri to Sokoto, both in northern Nigeria, the destruction inflicted upon Christians is enormous. More than 60 churches were torched,

Yubelina, my sister, I love you!

2011-04-14T17:00:00.001-06:00

God's stirring some serious emotions in my heart today. . . Last night I had to have a conversation with Luke (5) and Emily (3) after Luke saw a picture of a young Christian girl in Indonesia that is grossly disfigured after Muslims attacked and burned her village. He said "she looks like a bad guy." So that really led to some good but hard conversation about being children of God and about

Our Radical Purpose and Mission...

2011-04-12T13:17:00.000-06:00

... to Go, Baptize, and Teach. 1. Go share the Gospel, even by just consistently living out our faith day by day and sharing your faith when the opportunity presents itself 2. Baptize into community, the local church 3. Teach in small groups Radically purposeful, radically missional, and radically simple. Go, Baptize, Teach. That's Radical. RadicaltheBook.com { Bible Knights } { The

Christians Arrested for Worship in China

2011-04-11T09:38:00.000-06:00

"'Go! Go! Go!' shouted the police, herding the worshippers into a bus. Church leaders had told them not to resist arrest. 'Let them take us away, just like a lamb to the slaughter' were the words used in a letter to the congregation." China Cracks Down On Christians At Outdoor Service by Louisa Lim "Police Stop Church Service in China, Detain Christians" By Nathan Black,Christian Post Reporter

21 Days for Awakening! 2011

2011-01-03T09:04:00.002-06:00

21 Days of Prayer for a New Awakening in 2011!Mon, 01/03/2011 - 10:01 — Mick 21 Days for Awakening! 2011 "In his classic study The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, Edward Gibbon gave at least 5 internal causes as to why Rome fell: - Rapid Increase of Divorce - Spiraling Taxes and Government Spending - A Craze for Pleasure and Brutality - Failure to See the Moral Erosion as an Enemy

The Agenda and Parental Rights!

2010-12-13T08:36:00.000-06:00

Agenda and Parental Rights!Sun, 12/12/2010 - 23:03 — Mick Agenda and Parental Rights! Finished watching the documentary "Agenda: Grinding America Down" tonight. (agendadocumentary.com) I am convinced that the only way to save America, and the only way to save the minds and souls of our children and grandchildren is to pass the parental rights constitutional amendment put forward by

10-08-2010 Weekly Re-Cap

2010-10-08T07:20:00.000-06:00

27 - Acts Chapter 3 - Power and righteousness are Jesus Christ's aloneFri, 10/08/2010 - 08:10 — Mick The Bible Knights Quest! - Bible Challenge 2010 - Week 27 - 10/10/2010 Week 27 – Acts Chapter 3 Fire Prevention Week!Mon, 10/04/2010 - 12:03 — Mick Fire Prevention Week! "'Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!' is NFPA’s official theme for Fire Prevention Week (FPW),

Weekly Re-Cap 8-17-2010

2010-08-17T08:19:00.000-06:00

Lord, if it's you, tell me to come to you . . .Mon, 08/16/2010 - 20:10 — Mick Lord, if it's you, tell me to come to you . . . Jesus said to the scared disciples, “Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid.” "Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." Matthew 14:22-36 Undertaking a “Hazardous Enterprise” 19 - Luke Chapter 19 - Don't let anything get

Weekly Re-Cap 8-11-2010

2010-08-11T07:20:00.000-06:00

TOMS ShoesMon, 08/09/2010 - 13:11 — Mick TOMS Shoes! I just have to share this. We are saving and budgeting to buy some TOMS for our family! Click the blog title above for the video. . . Help Support Honest Constitutional Candidates in 2010!Mon, 08/09/2010 - 13:11 — Mick They Made It! At least through this round. It seems many of the signature objections by the Republican party may

New Blog! blog.cybermick.com

2010-06-25T11:16:00.000-06:00

New Blog at http://blog.cybermick.com!Don't forget to check the Bible Challenge posts at http://blog.cybermick.com/?q=BibleChallengeNothing has the same aggravation and pain as change, but then nothing is more constant than change!Ok, so I'm trying out a new blog. One central blog for the family, my chaplain/discipleship, general Romans 15:4 project rantings, etc. . . http://

Lunch Reading: Liberty

2010-04-27T11:17:00.004-06:00

"What’s More Important: Liberty Or The Entity That Protects It?" by Chuck BaldwinSome favorite quotes:. . . Thomas Jefferson–and the rest of America’s founders–believed that freedom was the principal possession, because liberty is a divine–not human–gift. . . Jefferson could not be clearer: America’s founders desired a land in which men might live in liberty. By declaring independence from the

Earth Day!

2010-04-21T21:19:00.003-06:00

"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."Revelation 4:11Psalm 65:2-13 (from The Message) [ESV Translation here]We all arrive at your doorstep sooner or later, loaded with guilt, Our sins too much for us— but you get rid of them once and for all. Blessed

Bible Challenge 2010 - Week 2

2010-04-19T21:29:00.002-06:00

The Bible Knights Quest! - Bible Challenge 2010 - Week 2 - 04/18/2010Week 2 - Luke Chapter 2 Knights and Ladies, For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.Luke 2:11Jesus was born our Savior and Lord! Born "Messiah and Master." (The Message)"Compare Isaiah 9:6 , 'Unto us a Child is born.' It is a birth--'The Word is made flesh' ( John 1:14 ). When? 'This

Peoria County National Day of Prayer Gathering

2010-04-16T08:54:00.002-06:00

National Day of Prayer Gathering Thursday May 6, 2010Peoria County Courthouse Plaza324 Main Street, Peoria ILNoon – 1Join us for a time of intercession for our region andnation as we are led in prayer by area ministers andleaders. We will gather by the fountain in the Plaza area.Additional information at http://nationaldayofprayer.org{ Bible Knights } { The King } { The Sword } { The Quest } {

Bible Challenge 2010 - Week 1

2010-04-11T12:01:00.002-06:00

The Bible Knights Quest! - Bible Challenge 2010 - Week 1 - 04/11/2010Luke Chapter 1 Knights and Ladies, "Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word."Luke 1:1-2Luke's "carefully investigated" record of the accounts of the "eyewitnesses" so that

Bible Challenge 2009 - Week 52

2010-03-26T14:54:00.002-06:00

The Bible Knights Quest! - Bible Challenge 2009 - Week 52 - 03/28/2010Sunday --- John 15Monday --- John 16Tuesday --- John 17Wednesday --- John 18Thursday --- John 19Friday --- John 20Saturday --- John 21Knights and Ladies,So the other disciples told [Thomas], "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my

The Bible Knights Quest! - Bible Challenge 2010

2010-03-24T12:32:00.002-06:00

The Bible Knights Quest! - Bible Challenge 2010 Knights and Ladies, So Jesus said. . . "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32 ESVAbide in God's word! To truly be Jesus' disciples, we must know, study, and live out His word! Bible Challenge 2010: A commentary study of Luke and Acts Readings will be one

Liberty Counsel Plans to Fight Un-Constitutional Obamacare!

2010-03-23T07:12:00.002-06:00

“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own

Bible Challenge 2009 - Week 51

2010-03-19T12:12:00.004-06:00

The Bible Knights Quest! - Bible Challenge 2009 - Week 51 - 03/21/2010Sunday --- John 8Monday --- John 9Tuesday --- John 10Wednesday --- John 11Thursday --- John 12Friday --- John 13Saturday --- John 14Knights and Ladies,Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;John 11:25Jesus is the resurrection and the life! Only Jesus can give

ObamaCare health care reform poses a serious threat to parental rights [update x2]

2010-03-17T06:59:00.009-06:00

HSLDA believes that the current health care reform legislation in Congress poses a serious threat to parental rights and homeschool freedom.“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at

Bible Challenge 2009 - Week 50

2010-03-12T14:54:00.002-06:00

The Bible Knights Quest! - Bible Challenge 2009 - Week 50 - 03/14/2010Sunday --- John 1Monday --- John 2Tuesday --- John 3Wednesday --- John 4Thursday --- John 5Friday --- John 6Saturday --- John 17Knights and Ladies,". . . whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."John 4:14 (John 4:13-26)

Bible Challenge 2009 - Week 49

2010-03-05T15:12:00.002-06:00

The Bible Knights Quest! - Bible Challenge 2009 - Week 49 - 03/07/2010Sunday --- Luke 18Monday --- Luke 19Tuesday --- Luke 20Wednesday --- Luke 21Thursday --- Luke 22Friday --- Luke 23Saturday --- Luke 24Knights and Ladies,O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you. . . Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. . .Psalm 63:1, 3 (from this years Lent readings Psalm 63:1-8)

Another study confirms. . .

2010-02-24T13:35:00.002-06:00

It's best NOT to send your kids to preschool!". . . after testing these children in kindergarten and first grade, 'no significant impacts were found for math skills, pre-writing, children’s promotion, or teacher reports of children’s school accomplishments or abilities in any year.' In fact, the study shows the only difference between children who spent two years in a Head Start program and other

Ash Wednesday!

2010-02-17T12:40:00.003-06:00

From The online Revised Common Lectionary readings today:1) Turn to the forgiveness found in Christ Jesus!2) Ask and strive for a willing and humble heart to turn from our sin nature and be transformed by the Holy Spirit3) Be Christ's ambassador4) Privately fast, pray, and seek treasures in heaven!click to Download the Lent and Holy Week reading plan here!click for More devotionals here!{ Bible

"federalization of education" for a mere $75 a student!

2010-02-16T09:05:00.004-06:00

"A member of the Texas Board of Education says the entire 15-member board and Governor Rick Perry refused to accept federal funding for President Obama's 'Race to the Top' education program because it will weaken curriculum standards in Texas. . . OneNewsNow.com: Texas forfeits 'Race to the Top'"The Natural Family: Bulwark of Liberty" Awesome! Must have handbook for Godly family leaders!More

Faith, Family, Freedom - True Constitutional Candidates

2010-02-16T08:13:00.004-06:00

Dear Family, Friends and Fellow Constitutionalists,A group that is known as the "Liberty Candidates 2010" are sponsoring a "Money Bomb" on Wednesday, February the 17th. Candidates are vetted to see if they conform to the Liberty Candidate standard and if approved, are listed on their various websites. They are strongly encouraging for every one to financially support Liberty Candidates. You