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If you got that email, you are, in fact, this month’s winner! Check your email, and let us know… the lucky winner only has 48 hours to reply before we will be forced to select a new winner.
This month’s prize… The Healing Set
Well, we had our September Grab Bag drawing, and sent out the notification email to this month’s winner, but have yet to get a confirmation reply. Check your email and make sure your “junk mail” folder didn’t intercept it. The winner has until tomorrow to contact us, after which point, we will select a new winner. So check your email, and make sure the winner isn’t YOU!
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As this July 19th comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to hijack Pastor Ron’s blog to wish him a very Happy Birthday! We are so thankful to have such a Godly man leading this ministry, and we hope you will all join with us in wishing him a wonderful day, and many more years of Spirit-filled anointing and ministry.
We love you Pastor Ron!
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P.S. Pastor, you might want to find a new hiding place for your blog password, right after you change it 🙂
On today’s blog… a story of God’s protection from our team in South Dakota. What could have been a tragic end to a wonderful time of ministry ended up being the unmistakable hand of God’s protection.
A story of God’s protection
We were leaving a restaurant in Nebraska heading back to our hotel about 26 miles away on Saturday night. Our caravan consisted of 3 minivans and a 2003 Chevy Suburban. As we came out of the restaurant and moved to our vehicles, one of the minivans pulled out. I was driving the Suburban, and pulled out a few seconds later. Not seeing where the first van went, I proceeded to get back onto Hwy 20 to head across to Gordon, NE.
Christa, one of the ladies on our team had texted me the map back to Gordon, which was basically just a straight shot across 20. We had come in a different direction, so I was a little disoriented. I followed a road that looked promising, but in the absence of a road sign, began to pull over and let one of the other vans…
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Today, I’m going to do something a little different with my blog.
As many of you who follow my blog are probably aware, we currently have a mission team in South Dakota, ministering to the Oglala-Sioux and Oglala-Lakota Indians. I thought that today I would let one of my “boots-on-the-ground” missionaries share a little bit about the work that is going on at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
“We arrived at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation on Tuesday afternoon after a day of taking in some of the sites in this region (Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse monument, etc.). When we arrived on the reservation (“the rez”), it didn’t take long to be in awe of its sheervastness. When we passed the sign announcing that we were on the rez, we drove for nearly another forty-five minutes before we reached the Pine Ridge Baptist Church, our base of operations for this mission. The church sits at an intersection with almost nothing but open plains stretched out in every direction. The land is a reflection of its inhabitants: Beautiful, yet empty; neglected, yet full of untapped potential. These people are the descendants of a heritage of broken promises, shattered dreams, and empty assurances.
Words escape me when I attempt to describe our first day of ministering to the children here. Forty-seven children showed up for the first day of fun and ministry, and the thing that stood out to everyone on the mission team was the yearning for love, and just a gentle touch from another person. One team member described how she was sitting with one of the young girls who was not feeling well, and was patting her on the arm. When she stopped, the young girl begged her to continue. It was obvious she was desperate for a touch of kindness from another person.
As we continue ministry this week, please pray for strength for the team, and open hearts, eager for the love of Jesus in those who come to the church. We are somewhat limited in our ability to post since wireless and internet access are somewhat limited on the rez. Thank you so much for the prayers thus far. Keep them coming… the need is great.
In May of 1981, Turkish assassin Mehmet Ali Ağca shot Pope John Paul II multiple times, nearly killing him. On December 27, 1983, in a move that stunned the world, Pope John Paul visited his would-be assassin in prison… and forgave him.
In speaking of the event and Ağca, the Pontiff asked people to “pray for my brother, whom I have sincerely forgiven.” It is said that the two men became friends, with the Pope even reaching out to members of Ağca’s family. Upon the death of Pope John Paul II in 2005, Ağca’s brother issued a statement saying that their family was in mourning, as the Pope had been a great friend to them.
Although the Pope bore the physical scars from that event in his body for the rest of his life, the indelible mark that really mattered was the one left in Mehmet Ali Ağca’s heart, as well as the hearts of those close to him… the mark of forgiveness.
Jesus bore the marks of your sin and shame when He paid your debt on the cross. However, He announced His true intention and left an indelible mark on every heart that would look to Him – from the Roman guards who oversaw His crucifixion, down through history to you and me – when He said, “Father… forgive them”.
Is there someone in your life in need of your forgiveness? Is their someone who has wronged you that needs to hear the words, “You are forgiven”?
After all, forgiveness is not about justice — forgiveness is about freedom.
Yours.
Leave that “indelible mark” on someone today.
Today is the day we in America take pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of a grateful nation. While most of us will spend the day with family and friends, we must not forget those who, by their commitment to freedom, made it possible for us to enjoy the lives we have been blessed with. The spirit of this day is best summed up in the words of President Abraham Lincoln, as he stood on the fields of Gettysburg four-and-a-half months after the cannons, muskets, and war-cries were silenced…
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. ~ from The Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863
God bless America!
There are no words that adequately describe what our friends in Oklahoma are going through right now. The people of Moore and Oklahoma City are our relatives, friends, neighbors, and fellow Americans. As we observe from afar the devastation on newscasts and internet sites, our hearts are broken for the families who have lost loved-ones, as well as those who have lost all of their earthly possessions.
For the next 24 hours (through 12:00 noon on May 23, 2013), we at Abba’s House and Ron Phillips Ministries are asking our friends to help make a difference in the lives of those in Oklahoma. We know from experience how much every dollar means in times like this, and how important it is for action to be swift and decisive. Through the boots-on-the-ground assistance of The Southern Baptist Convention, as well as much needed supply lines set up by Operation Compassion, Abba’s House is raising money for these two humanitarian organizations to help ease the suffering of those affected by this tragedy.
Now is the time for all of us to step up and do something above and beyond – showing the love of Jesus in a real and tangible way to those who are frightened, hungry, tired, and hurting.
Jesus said, “Inasmuch as you’ve done it unto the least of these, you’ve done it unto Me”.
Jesus is calling… Won’t you answer?
Won’t you help us make a difference for the people of Oklahoma?
To make your donation now, click here. (Be sure to enter your donation amount on the line titled Disaster Relief)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ. ~ II Corinthians 1:3-5
Anyone who knows me, or has watched my program Ron Phillips from Abba’s House for any length of time, knows two things about me:
I love Israel. God said of Israel, “I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you“. The nation of Israel and the Jewish people have always been close to my heart. I have traveled to Israel over a dozen times. We are a part of The One New Man partnership with Rabbi Curt Landry’s ministry (The House of David, in Tulsa, Ok). We have invested time, resources, and energy into bringing our viewers products made exclusively in Israel, such as The King’s Oil, as well as the tallits (prayer shawls) our ministry offers. Every time someone buys one of these products from our ministry, it blesses the people of Israel.
I am fascinated by archaeology and science. I love the way God reveals Himself and proves His Word through nature around us, as well as through archaeology and studying the past. In my more than 6 decades of life, I have learned that if skeptics and critics will simply be honest and look at the FACTS, the Bible will come out as being EXACTLY what it is… the historically-accurate account of the love of God to man – the true, living, and infallible Word of God.
With that being said, unlocking the secrets of The Hiram Code was something I dove into with both feet! The more I read and studied, the more fascinating and intriguing it became. The revelations that scientists have made in recent years are shattering our understanding of our own history. For example, did you know…
… that the ancient craftsmen Phoenicians intermarried with the Jewish tribes of Dan, Naphtali, and Zebulun?
… that the Cherokee Indians share 26 genetic markers with the Phoenicians, and 5 with the Jewish people?
… that depleted gold mines in the Eastern United States, as well as depleted copper mines in Michigan, have been discovered that pre-date Columbus?
… that a stone containing Hebraic writing was discovered in Los Lunas, NM? The Los Lunas stone also pre-dates Columbus.
What is more is that The Hiram Code also holds valuable secrets that can unlock blessing in our lives today…
How can we release prosperity as a nation?
How do we become disqualified for blessings and favor?
How can we be assured of walking in the Presence of God?
Watch this clip…
Want to learn more about The Hiram Code, and the implications it can have, not only on your life, but also on the future of America?
As a special offer from Ron Phillips Ministries, we are offering my teaching, The Hiram Code & Anointing, as well as a tallit (made in Israel) for your personal devotion and prayer time. For more information or to order, click here.
“God is good, and this win a timely gift!” was the reply we received from Shannon when she found out that she has won.
A BIG congratulations to Shannon in Virginia for being our May Monthly Grab Bag winner.
As the winner of our May drawing, Shannon will receive The Mother’s Day Collection, including …
Rebuilding Broken Families: A book by Pastors Ron & Paulette Phillips that will give you steps on how to shore-up the sagging timbers of the foundation of your home, and get your family on solid footing on the Firm Foundation.
Esther: Pastor Paulette Phillips looks at the life of Esther, and shows us how God can work through the circumstances of our lives to prepare us for our destinies.
Be Still – Songs from the Secret Place: More than a recording project, this is a recorded moment in time… an encounter with God and a musical interpretation given by the Holy Spirit. Put this CD by Angie McGregor on, be still, and allow yourself to be swept away to the secret place of the Most High.
There’s a new giveaway each month, but you can’t win if you don’t enter.
“But how do I enter???” you say.
I’m glad you asked!
Just sign up to follow The Heart of Abba blog by clicking the “follow” button under “Follow my Blog”. Give us your email address, and you’re entered. All you have to do is enter once, and every month, you are automatically entered into the drawing.
So thanks again, Shannon – we’re glad to have you as a viewer! Enjoy the additions to your library and your listening collection!
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