Another boy rescued, 8 still inside Thailand cave

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Another boy rescued, 8 still inside Thailand cave

The second phase is underway in the rescue of eight boys and their coach trapped in a cave in northern Thailand. Divers resumed their work around midnight ET; Reuters is reporting that one person has already been brought from the cave this morning. The operation is expected to last several hours.

A team of ninety expert divers–forty from Thailand and fifty from other countries–has been working in the cave system. The process includes walking, wading, climbing, and diving along guide ropes already in place.

As oxygen levels in the cave continued to drop and monsoon rains threatened to flood the cave system, the first efforts to rescue the boys began over the weekend. Thirteen specialist divers and five Thai Navy SEALs descended into the watery network of underground tunnels.

They rescued four boys, each of whom wore a full-face mask attached to an air bottle. Two divers accompanied each boy, one carrying his air supply. About halfway through the ordeal, they had to navigate a section called “T-Junction.” It is so tight that divers must remove their air tanks to get through.

The escape route is extremely dangerous. A former Thai Navy SEAL, thirty-eight-year-old Saman Gunan, died last Friday while trying to reach the group with oxygen.

Christians around the world have been praying for the boys and their coach. Now we must intercede for the divers as well. Each of them is risking his life to rescue someone he did not know before the ordeal began.

“Let your heart take courage”

Courage is the need of the hour.

Few of us will ever risk our lives to rescue someone trapped in a cave. But serving Jesus in our post-Christian culture requires courage on a level unprecedented in my lifetime.

President Trump will announce his nominee for the Supreme Court tonight. Pro-abortion advocates have been rallying to keep abortion legal in this country. To defend the unborn is to face the ridicule of those who elevate choice above life.

Meanwhile, those of us…

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Justin Bieber’s future in law celebrates his engagement

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Justin Bieber’s future in law celebrates his engagement

Bieber, 24, and Christian model Hailey Baldwin, 21, who have been in relationship for around one month, became engaged in the Bahamas on Saturday night.

Baldwin’s father – Christian actor Stephen Baldwin – appeared to confirm the news in a tweet, before swiftly deleting it.

 

In the now-deleted tweet, Stephen wrote: “Sweet smile on my face! me&wife (Kennya) Always pray 4 Gods will!!

“He is moving in the hearts of JB&HB. Let’s all pray for His will to be done. Love you 2 so much!!! #Godstiming #bestisyettocome.”

He also tagged Bieber’s parents Jeremy Bieber and Pattie Mallette and wrote “Congrats”, while sharing Ephesians 5:25-26: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.”

Hailey Baldwin, who attends Hillsong Church with Bieber, has been vocal about her Christian faith.

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In an interview with Teen Vogue in 2016 she shared that she was raised in church and thinks it’s important for everyone to have a personal relationship with God.

She added: “I think that God kind of put me in the place in my life to not be quiet about it, not be quiet about him, but to reach people and to inspire people.

“It’s a big part of my life. A lot of my closest friends, people that I trust the most, people that have been…

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West Midlands man ‘sacked’ for believing God made humans male and female

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West Midlands man ‘sacked’ for believing God made humans male and female

Dr David Mackereth claimed he has been deemed “unfit” to work as an assessor at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over his view that gender is defined by God.

Concerned other professionals could be dismissed for holding such views, the 55-year-old father-of-four told the Sunday Telegraph: “I’m not attacking the transgender movement.

 

“But, I’m defending my right to freedom of speech, and freedom of belief.”

Dr Mackereth, who had a 26-year career as an NHS doctor, began training in May this year to become a health and disability assessor at the DWP.

The Reformed Baptist from Dudley reported that he was taken aside after questioning his instructor’s teaching that said patients should be referred to according to the gender they identified as.

He continued: “I said that I had a problem with this. I believe that gender is defined by biology and genetics. And that as a Christian the Bible teaches us that God made humans male or female.

“I could have kept my mouth shut. But, it was the right time to raise it.”

Dr Mackereth subsequently received an email from the agency that employed him and would have contracted his services out to the DWP, saying such an attitude could be considered harassment under the 2010 Equality Act. He was invited to undergo further training.

He responded that he could not bow to the demands being made of him, and the contract was ended as a…

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Three Ways Churches Will Be Impacted in the Revitalization Wave That Is Coming

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Yes, I tend to be an optimist.

I am not, however, that type of optimist who refuses to face reality. If you have been a reader of my blog or listener to my podcasts, you know I am not hesitant to face harsh realities head on.

So, when I say a revitalization wave is about to come to our churches, I am serious about it. Indeed, I am obnoxiously optimistic about the future of congregations. In this post, I will address how churches will be impacted from a high-level perspective. In my post on Wednesday, I will share why I see this major trend on the horizon.

First, let’s agree there are 350,000 churches in North America. You can quibble with our estimates. Some say less; some say more. The exact number is not that important.

Second, let’s also agree there are 300,000, or 85%, of all churches needing some level of revitalization, from modest to radical revitalization. Bear with me until my Wednesday post where I make my case for these numbers.

So, how will these 300,000 churches in need of revitalization be impacted by the wave that is coming? Let’s look at three major categories.

  1. About one-third of these churches will revitalize organically. I wish you could see what I am seeing. Never in my life or ministry have I seen church leaders seeking a path of revitalization for their churches. I wish you could see on a smaller scale how many of these churches are using the Church Health Report™ for their congregations. I wish you could see the hunger, the desire, and the willingness to pay the…

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MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional Monday, 9 July 2018 – Separate Yourself From Evil Twin

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TOPIC: Separate Yourself From Evil Twin (Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Monday, 9 July 2018)

FIRE SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 2:19-22

MEMORY VERSE: “And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.” – 2 Kings 2:20

The MESSAGE:
Our God is a great God. He is Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient. He has solutions to all problems before they even started. This is the account of a pleasant and well located city, the city of Palms, Jericho, but its water (the very source of life) was bad. Water which is one of the most important substances that sustain life was bad in this city. The bad water had caused death and barrenness, so it was useless using it. The inhabitants of the city came to the prophet of God to seek deliverance for the city. They must have faced terrible hardship living in the city. The step of action the inhabitants took brought about deliverance for the land. God always has a solution.

Are you going through a similar situation in your life? Are you facing opposites, evil twin of good and bad taking place at the same time? Good education but no job, rich but sick, wonderful couple but no child, beautiful and at the right age for marriage but no husband? The good news is that we have a God who cares; if we apply His principles, there shall be solution.

Elisha, the prophet of God, asked them to bring salt and a new vessel. First, understand that you are vessels in the house of God. Deliverance is made easy when you are born again. Become a new vessel, thereby receiving a new source for your life through Jesus. Second, Elisha used salt, a preservative to heal the water at its source. Jesus said we are the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13). Your life must impact people who are around you positively. You must evangelise. Through you, people must be lifted, encouraged and blessed. This is the quick formula for getting out of the bitter-water situation.

As you go about doing good and also committed to the things of God, you will be anointed (Acts 10:38) and the anointing will destroy the yoke (Isaiah 10:27) of evil twin. Therefore, quickly surrender your life to Jesus, be sure you are born again, and go preach the gospel. You shall receive your miracles, in Jesus’ name.

MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:
YOU ARE ONLY BEAUTIFUL IF YOU HAVE JESUS ON THE INSIDE OF YOU.

PROPHETIC WORD:
The Lord shall separate bitterness from your joy.

PRAYER POINTS:

MORNING
1. Make me a new vessel, O Lord, in the name of Jesus.
2. Holy Spirit, touch my source and heal me of my infirmity, in the name of Jesus.
3. Father, give me more grace to be a blessing to my generation, in the name of Jesus.

EVENING
4. My life shall not harbour with evil twins, in the name of Jesus.
5. Every evil assigned against my life, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
6. Holy Ghost, deliver me from evil magnet, in the name of Jesus.
7. Every evil assigned to destroy my pleasantries, die, in the name of Jesus.

“If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read MFM Mountain Top Life Daily Devotional HERE

MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

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DCLM Daily Manna 9 July, 2018 by Pastor Kumuyi – What Do You Sing?

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DCLM Daily Manna 9 July, 2018 by Pastor Kumuyi – What Do You Sing?

Topic: What Do You Sing? [DCLM Daily Manna Monday July 9, 2018]

Text: Psalms 101:1-8 (KJV)

Key Verse: “I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing” (Psalms 101:1)

MESSAGE:

Music is said to be food for the soul. It plays a vital role and has a controlling effect on one’s life. The music one sings and listens to could control one’s personality, yet not all musics appeal.

The psalmist understood the importance of music to man; hence, he took a balanced and godly decision on the song that mattered to him. His resolve was to have his songs focused on God and His righteousness to set the direction of his life. He knew it will be inconsistent to sing righteous songs and then do things that are ungodly.

One of the blessings of singing godly music is that it governs our thoughts and keeps us from sin. Holy songs encourage a perfect walk with God. It inspires the singer to redouble his efforts to walk blamelessly before God in everything he does. A Christian is identified by the music he listens to. He does not delight in worldly music that glorify the devil and gratify the flesh. Christians should only listen to music that honour God and have powerful impact on not only the singer, but also on the listener.

Lewd lyrics and ungodly music appeal to the fancies of the world, which is ready to impose them on others. These should be off limits to heaven-bound souls. A child of God must always sing and proclaim convicting songs. One can witness through singing sobering Christian music that attract sinners to listen to the gospel. It draws the listener to carefully consider the words and enables the Holy Spirit do His work in the listener’s heart, bringing him to conversion.

Thought For The Day: Glorious music is the tonic of the soul.

Bible Reading In One Year: Isaiah 1-4

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM Daily Manna HERE

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

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Seeds of Destiny 9 July 2018 by Pastor Paul Enenche: Open Doors – God’s Avenue For Saving Lost Souls

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Seeds of Destiny 9 July 2018 by Pastor Paul Enenche: Open Doors – God’s Avenue For Saving Lost Souls

Topic: Open Doors – God’s Avenue For Saving Lost Souls [Seeds of Destiny Monday July 9, 2018]

Scripture: Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 2:12

Thought For The Day: When God wants to save people, He opens the door of Ministry and kingdom missions.

In the beginning, God created man in His Image, placed him in the Garden of Eden and entrusted him with authority and dominion to rule the earth. However, the devil, having fallen from heaven, became jealous of man and made man to lose his place in God through sin.

But God in His infinite mercy sent Jesus, His only begotten Son to die for our sins in order to restore man to God. So, whoever believes in Jesus Christ should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).

This is possible by the preaching of the gospel of Christ. The preaching of the gospel is the Power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). When God wants to save people, He opens the door of Ministry and Kingdom missions.

The door of Ministry and Kingdom missions refers to the opportunities for soul winning, rescue of souls and invasion of territories for God. It is the door of impact, territorial takeover and Kingdom expansion. The people whose hearts were previously hardened and lands that were previously closed would begin to open up; opportunities to impact lives for God would abound when this door opens.

The opening of this door gives you access to impact your generation, community, organization or even your family for God.

The opening of this door is marked by the influx of souls into the kingdom of God.

Beloved, make up your mind to impact lives for God in your generation by the power of the gospel.

Remember this: When God wants to save people, He opens the door of Ministry and kingdom missions.
Assignments:
1. Be actively involved in the soul winning mandate; set a vision of wining at least a soul per week.
2. Distribute evangelism materials like tracts, Seeds of Destiny Devotional, books and CDs to impact lives positively for God.

Prayer: O Lord, I receive the grace to be actively involved in the Kingdom mission of winning souls. Help me to be consistent, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: DIMENSIONS AND DEMANDS OF OPEN DOORS (PART 4).

Daily Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 7:1 to 8:40, Acts 27:1 to 20, Psalm 7:1 to 17, Proverbs 18:22

Amazing Fact: Badgers can dig underground dens that have up to 50 exits and are able to host multiple badger families.

Today In History: 09/07/1808 – The leather-splitting machine was patented by Samuel Parker

Quote: Preach in season and out of season. If there is opportunity, take advantage of it. If there is no opportunity, create it. Culled from MAKING FULL PROOF OF MINISTRY by Dr. Paul Enenche.

Don’t Forget To Attend: The Healing and Deliverance Tomorrow by 9 am. Come with your friends and loved ones to experience the yoke-destroying power of God.

“If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Seeds of Destiny by Pastor Paul Enenche“

Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

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Kenneth & Gloria Copeland Devotional 9 July 2018 – Keep the Weeds Out

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Kenneth & Gloria Copeland Devotional 9 July 2018 – Keep the Weeds Out

Topic: Keep the Weeds Out [Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, Monday July 9, 2018]

So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground. – Mark 4:26

Jesus compared the kingdom of God with the planting of seed and reaping the harvest. It’s a simple concept. One all of us understand. Why, then, aren’t all of us producing bumper crops every season? Because we’re sitting around waiting for God to do all the work.

He doesn’t operate that way. He’ll work with you, but He won’t do it all. There are some essential things you must do by faith if you want to have a crop to reap at harvest time.

First, you must sow the seed of the Word in faith, expecting it to grow. You must find precious promises from God in His Word, plant them in your heart and in your life.

Next, you must water the seed. Water it every day with praise. Water it with the spiritual water of the Word. That Word contains life and those seed promises can’t grow without it.

And finally, you have to keep the weeds out! When the weeds of unforgiveness, doubt, fear, discouragement (and all the other junk the devil tries to sow into your crop) try to enter in, get rid of them. They’ll choke the Word.

That’s going to take some diligence on your part. No one else will do it for you. You’re going to have to weed your own crop. So get tough about it. When a little weed pops up, kill it! Don’t hang on to it for even a moment. Pull it up by its roots. Spray it with the Word. Don’t be tempted to keep a wildflower when you can have the best—God’s best.

Don’t sit around waiting for God to produce your harvest. Start planting. Start watching over your land (your heart and your mind) to keep it moist, watered with the Word and free from weeds.

Commit to do your part and trust God to do His. You will have a bumper crop this season!

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:22-32

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Kenneth and Gloria Copeland’s Daily Devotional Here’’

This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leader of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org) that specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation and other biblical topics.

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Our Daily Bread Devotional 9 July 2018 – Be Still, My Soul!

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Our Daily Bread Devotional 9 July 2018 – Be Still, My Soul!

Topic: Be Still, My Soul! [Our Daily Bread 9 Monday July, 2018]

Read: Psalm 131, Bible in a Year: Job 38–40; Acts 16:1–21

I have calmed and quieted myself. Psalm 131:2

Picture a parent poised lovingly over a child, finger gently placed in front of nose and lips softly speaking the words—“hush,” “shhhh.” The demeanor and simple words are meant to comfort and quiet anxious little ones in the midst of disappointment, discomfort, or pain. Scenes like this are universal and timeless and most of us have been on the giving or receiving end of such loving expressions. When I ponder Psalm 131:2, this is the picture that comes to mind.

The language and flow of this psalm suggest that the writer, David, had experienced something that provoked serious reflection. Have you experienced a disappointment, defeat, or failure that prompted thoughtful, reflective prayer? What do you do when you are humbled by life’s circumstances? When you fail a test or lose a job or experience the end of a relationship? David poured out his heart to the Lord and in the process did a bit of honest soul-searching and inventory (Psalm 131:1). In making peace with his circumstances, he found contentment like that of a young child who was satisfied with simply being with his or her mother (v. 2).

Life’s circumstances change and sometimes we are humbled. Yet we can be hopeful and content knowing that there is One who has promised to never leave or forsake us. We can trust Him fully.

Prayer: Father, when things change in my life, help me not to be anxious but to trust You and find contentment in You alone.

Contentment is found in Christ alone.

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Our Daily Bread Devotionals HERE”

This message was written By Arthur Jackson [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

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Andrew Wommack’s Devotional 9 July 2018 – Prayer Power

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Topic: Prayer Power [Andrew Wommack Monday July 9, 2018]

Luke 11:1 – “And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples’.”

When you consider that Jesus was the greatest miracle worker who ever walked the earth and the greatest preacher who ever lived, it is amazing that His disciples asked Him to teach them to pray. Why didn’t they ask Him to teach them how to work these miracles or how to preach and amaze the people with their doctrine?

It’s because Jesus’ prayer life was even more powerful than His miracles or His doctrine. Indeed, it was His union with the Father that gave Him His power to work miracles and His authority to speak as no man had ever spoken before. Jesus said repeatedly that it was His Father who was doing the miracles through Him and that His doctrine was not His own but the Father’s.

The same holds true today. Jesus said in John 15:5 that without Him, we can do nothing. There are many things that we should do in addition to prayer, but there is nothing that we can effectively do without prayer. Prayer is one of the main ways of abiding in Him (John 15:7). Therefore, our request should be like these disciples’ — “Lord, teach us to pray.”

We should come expecting to receive answers to prayer. The Father is ready and willing to answer our prayers. Just ask and you shall receive.

“If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Andrew Wommack’s Daily Devotional HERE

This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).

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