Question about God got rid of my alcoholism

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Question about God got rid of my alcoholism

The Oscar-winning star – who appeared in films including The Silence Of The Lambs, The Elephant Man and Legends Of The Fall – spoke to an audience in Los Angeles about his life and career.

The 80-year-old said he was very difficult to work with in the early stage of his career “because he was usually hung over”.

Sir Anthony added he had been “disgusted, busted and not to be trusted” while he was drinking.

The Welsh actor told how he turned his life around following a talk with a woman from Alcoholics Anonymous in December 1975.

He said the woman asked him, “why don’t you just trust in God?” and from then on the urge to drink was “never to return”.

He told the students that he can’t believe his life is the way it is now because he should have “died in Wales, drunk or something like that.”

Sir Anthony recently starred in HBO drama Westworld and will appear in the Netflix’s The Pope where he stars as Pope Benedict.

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Seven Reasons People Give More to Their Church

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Podcast Episode #453

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Money is a subject too many pastors avoid—but they shouldn’t. It’s important to preach and teach on biblical stewardship. Today we explain seven ways that can lead to increased giving.

Some highlights from today’s episode include:

  • Pastors shouldn’t be fearful about preaching on money or stewardship.
  • According to some studies, giving increases threefold when someone moves from attending worship only to being a part of a small group.
  • Consistent ministry involvement typically leads to greater giving involvement.
  • People no longer give due to institutional loyalty—they give because they believe in the vision.

The seven reasons we discuss are:

  1. Pastors preach about money and stewardship.
  2. People move from worship only to small groups.
  3. Members get involved in ministry.
  4. Church leadership is clear and passionate about the vision of the church.
  5. The church has multiple channels for giving.
  6. Leadership is transparent about church finances.
  7. The church is outwardly focused.

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So. Baptist Missions Agency Opens 2 Investigations Into Handling of Sex Abuse Allegations

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So. Baptist Missions Agency Opens 2 Investigations Into Handling of Sex Abuse Allegations

(Screenshot: radical.net)Southern Baptist Convention International Mission Board President David Platt preaching a sermon at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia on Sunday, July 1, 2018.

The president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention has announced that two investigations are underway regarding the board’s handling of past sexual abuse allegations within the organization.

In a statement that was released this week, David Platt, who has served as the organization’s president since 2014, said that he wanted to speak out amid reports related to the 21-year-old allegation of sexual abuse against Mark Aderholt, a former youth pastor who then became an IMB missionary and subsequently served in other ministry leadership roles within the denomination.

Baptist Press reported Wednesday that the IMB investigated the matter internally in 2007 when they learned of it, and it was scheduled to go before the board of trustees, “which, at that time, was the only group with the authority to terminate a member of our missionary personnel,” according to written comments from IMB spokesperson Julie McGowan. But Aderholt resigned on his own before the board could vote on what to do. The IMB’s policy has reportedly been revamped such that missionaries…

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Plans in motion for Soul Survivor Scotland replacement

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Plans in motion for Soul Survivor Scotland replacement

The Glasgow-based ministry, which has been helping stage the annual festival since 2014, said there was an “increasing sense of calling” to pursue a potential “follow on” event to replace it.

Deputy chief executive officer Robin MacLellan said: “SU Scotland has partnered with Soul Survivor over the past four summers, helping facilitate events which have had a significant impact for young people and local churches right across Scotland.

 

“Having gained that valuable experience and with an increasing sense of calling to see something similar continue beyond 2019, we are now in the process of setting up a gathering of partners from other youth ministries around Scotland to dream, pray and seek God about possibilities for a follow on festival event for summer 2020 and beyond.

“Chances are this will take place sometime in September.”

More than 1,000 people attended Soul Survivor Scotland 2018 at Perthshire this week – before three more Soul Survivor conferences get underway in Staffordshire and Peterborough next month.

 

According to organisers,…

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How to survive a shark attack

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How to survive a shark attack

You have almost survived “Shark Week.” The Discovery Channel phenomenon began in 1988. This year’s installment ends Sunday.

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal hosted this year in part to overcome his fear of sharks. Producers had to build a larger-than-usual cage for him. They included extra-large windows for better visibility. As a result, a small shark squeezed through the bars and into the cage.

This was a first in the show’s thirty-year history.

The team behind the camera was able to get Shaq out of the cage quickly. One of the show’s producers said, “Shaq hasn’t moved that fast since he was in the NBA.”

If you find yourself in a similar situation but without a cage or television personnel to help, what should you do? Jimi Partington, one of the world’s leading great white shark experts, has some advice. In essence: fight back.

If a shark attacks you, you must convince it that you’re not its usual food. You do this, not by swimming away (this will mimic its typical prey and probably encourage an attack), but by standing your ground. Partington says to “go for the eyes and the gills, as these are the most sensitive areas of the shark.” You can also strike the shark on the nose.

The article concludes: “It’s best to be dominant, be confident and, in most cases, the shark will swim away. That might be hard to do in that scenario, but it could save your life.”

Mark Zuckerberg lost $15.1 billion in five minutes

You may not be anywhere near an ocean today, but Partington’s counsel is still good advice.

Mark Zuckerberg lost $15.1 billion in five minutes yesterday morning. This after Facebook forecast years of lower profit margins. It was the biggest one-day wipeout in US stock market history.

Zuckerberg can quit his job, resign himself to financial decline, or fight back with new entrepreneurial ideas and perseverance.

As football training camps begin this week, Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck is being called “the…

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Billy Graham’s preaching tools to be displayed in museum

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Billy Graham’s preaching tools to be displayed in museum

A number of items Rev Billy Graham used to preach with will be showcased in a museum next month.

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Bishop Michael Curry’s books to be published in UK for the first time

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Bishop Michael Curry’s books to be published in UK for the first time

Most Rev Michael Curry’s books, Crazy Christians, Songs My Grandma Sang and Following the Way of Jesus are only currently available in the US. 

Andy Lyon, publishing director at Hodder Faith, said the books will be published over the next nine months. 

 

“Bishop Curry made religion front page news after his involvement in the royal wedding – there can’t be many sermons recently that have prompted so much discussion and debate,” he said.  

“We are delighted that these three accessible and thought-provoking books will now be available for readers here in the UK.”

The first of Bishop Curry’s book to be released by Hodder Faith is Crazy Christians: A radical way of life on 20th September. 

 

The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church wrote: “What the Church needs, what this world needs, are some Christians who are as crazy as the Lord. Crazy enough to love like Jesus, to give like Jesus, to forgive like Jesus, to do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with God—like Jesus. 

“Crazy enough to dare to change the world from the night-mare it often is into something closer to the dream that God dreams for it. 

“And for those of us who would follow him, those of us who would be his disciples, those of us who would live as the people of the Way? It might come as a shock, but those of us called to that life…

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Free travel for people going to see the Pope at Phoenix Park

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Free travel for people going to see the Pope at Phoenix Park

The news came as An Garda Siochana unveiled the transport and security plans for the papal visit at Dublin Castle on Thursday.

Francis visits Dublin and Knock on the weekend of August 25 and 26 on the invitation of the World Meeting of Families 2018.

On Saturday August 25, the Pope will visit the Apostolic Nunciature on the Navan Road and the Capuchin Day Centre for the homeless in Dublin, before an evening mass in Croke Park.

On the morning of Sunday August 26, he will visit Knock Shrine and Church before heading to Phoenix Park for mass in the afternoon.

Tim Gaston, director of public transport services at the NTA, said: “Every bus, train and tram is being used for this event, and for the safety of the travelling public, if you have a ticket for the Phoenix Park, you will be allowed to travel for free within Dublin on the day of the event.”

It is understood the NTA will reimburse the transport services for lost revenue on the day.

 

More than 500,000 people are expected to attend Dublin’s Phoenix Park for the papal mass, the equivalent of seven All-Ireland football final spectator crowds.

Brian Lawless/PA Wire

 

Gardai were not willing to discuss numbers of guards being deployed for the visit, but noted there would be a “significant number” of security forces on the ground and say they are planning appropriately.

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Joyce Meyer’s Daily 27 July 2018 Devotional — Partnering with God

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Joyce Meyer’s Daily 27 July 2018 Devotional — Partnering with God

Topic: Partnering with God [Joyce Meyer’s Devotional Friday July 27, 2018]

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. — Proverbs 19:21

Prayer is the greatest privilege of our lives. It’s not something we have to do; it’s something we get to do! Prayer is one of the ways we partner with God to see His plans and purposes come to pass in our lives and in the lives of those we love. It is the means by which we human beings on earth can actually enter into the awesome presence and power of God.

Prayer allows us to share our hearts with God, to listen for His direction, to express our thanksgiving, and to know how to discover and enjoy all the great things He has for us. I have heard it said that “all failure is a failure to pray.” Communicating with God is indeed the greatest privilege I know, and it is also the simplest privilege I know. Don’t make prayer complicated or difficult. Keep it simple and enjoy every moment spent with the Lord in prayer.

Prayer Starter: Father, I thank You for the great privilege of coming to You in prayer. It is amazing to think that I can enter into Your presence with thanksgiving today. Thank You, Lord, for hearing my prayer and for guiding me as I go through my day today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Joyce Meyer Daily Devotional HERE’’

From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

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RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual July 29, 2018 Lesson 48 — Rapture: Purpose And Qualifications

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RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual July 29, 2018 Lesson 48 — Rapture: Purpose And Qualifications

TOPIC — Rapture: Purpose And Qualifications [RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual, 29th July 2018]

MEMORY VERSE: “2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” – John 14:2-3 (scroll down for RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 29TH JULY, 2018 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 15:50-53 (Sunday School STUDENT Manual July 29, 2018)

50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

INTRODUCTION:

Our last lesson revealed the meaning of the word, rapture. We also discovered events surrounding the rapture as regards timing and other issues. Today’s lesson will show us the reasons, the qualification as well as fallacies surrounding the rapture. May the good Lord teach our hearts and bless our lives with His truth by His Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Why will the rapture take place?
2. Who will be raptured?

WHY WILL THE RAPTURE TAKE PLACE?
The rapture will take place:
1. To resurrect the just of all ages from among the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Psalm 50:1-6).
2. To take the saints out of the world before the tribulation (Luke 21:34-36; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8; 1 Thessalonians 1:10).
3. That Jesus Christ might present to Himself a Church without spots or wrinkles (Ephesians 5:27; John 14:1-3).
4. To transform or change the bodies of all faithful saints from mortality to immortality (Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 15:21-23, 42-44, 51-58).
5. To assemble the saints at the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelations 19:1-10).
6. To allow the revelation of the anti-Christ (2 Thessalonians 2:1-8).
7. To present saints to God the Father (1 Thessalonians 3:13; Jude 24).
8. To make the saints whole in body, soul and spirit (1John 3:2-3; Romans 8:22-23).

WHO WILL BE RAPTURED?
The following set of people shall be raptured:
1. Those who are in Christ at His coming (John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
2. Those who earnestly desire His appearance (Titus 2:13; Philippians 3:20).
3. Those who love the Lord supremely (Philippians 3:7-10; John 21:15-17; John 14:15; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 19:12-13).
4. Those whose citizenship is in Heaven (Philippians 3:20-21; Ephesians 2:19; Hebrews 11:10, 16).
5. Those who will live holy even as He is holy (1 Peter 1:16; Hebrews 12:14; 1John 3:1-3).

CONCLUSION
Let us be sober in watchfulness (1Thessalonians 5:6), always fellowshipping together (Hebrews 10:25) and keeping the unity of the faith in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3).

QUESTIONS:
1. State six reasons the rapture should take place.
2. Mention the categories of people that would be raptured.

Also Read: RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 22 July 2018 Lesson 47 — Description Of Rapture

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 29TH JULY, 2018 HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

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