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Saturday, September 27, 2008

The Two Natures-by Arthur W. Pink

The Two Natures
by Arthur W. Pink

EXCERPT

“That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit” (John 3:6); “The flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other” (Gal. 5:17). These and similar passages clearly connote that there are two distinct and diverse springs of action in the Christian, from which proceed evil and good works. The older expositors were accustomed to speak of these springs of action as “principles”—the principles of evil and holiness. Modern writers more frequently refer to them as “the two natures in the believer.” We have no objection against this form of expression, provided it be used to represent Scriptural realities and not human fancies. But it appears to us that there are not a few today who speak of the “two natures” and yet have no clear conception of what the term signifies, often conveying a faulty idea to the minds of their hearers.

http://www.eternallifeministries.org/awp_2natures.htm

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

The Comforter-By C. H. Spurgeon

The Comforter
A Sermon(No. 5)
Delivered on Sabbath Evening, January 21, 1855, by theREV. C. H. Spurgeon
At New Park Street Chapel, Southwark.

Excerpt

"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned." Weary sinner, hellish sinner, thou who art the devil's castaway, reprobate, profligate, harlot, robber, thief, adulterer, fornicator, drunkard, swearer, Sabbath-breaker—list! I speak to thee as well as to the rest. I exempt no man. God hath said there is no exemption here. "Whosoever believeth on the name of Jesus Christ shall be saved." Sin is no barrier; thy guilt is no obstacle.

Read here:
http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0005.htm

Sunday, September 21, 2008

A Peal of Bells

A Peal of Bells:

"A Peal of Bells
July 7th, 1861
by C. H. SPURGEON
(1834-1892)

'In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD.'—Zechariah 14:20."

EXCERPT

Whatever your business is, though you are a scavenger, though you sweep a crossing, though you black shoes—whatever you have to do, let everything be done to the glory of God. And, if any say it cannot be done, do you show them the way, for the best practical proof is the proof of fact.
http://www.biblebb.com/files/spurgeon/0399.htm

Thursday, September 18, 2008

IKE- A HOUSTON RESIDENT: "I just had power and internet restored a few hours ago, and these were among the first pictures I have seen of my own area"

Hi Swarna,

I just had power and internet restored a few hours ago, and these were among the first pictures I have seen of my own area. I find them absolutely amazing. We have not had much idea of what has been going on in our area, or in the rest of the world. A very strange sensation! I thought you might like to see these.
Blessings,
Mary
(Houston, TX)

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_short_but_eventful_life_of.html

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IKE'S AFTERMATH-GALVESTON-HOUSTON DAMAGE-PHOTOS-UPDATE 3

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

IKE'S AFTERMATH-GALVESTON-HOUSTON DAMAGE-PHOTOS-UPDATE 3

October 2008 update-Ike-the aftermath and the environment
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081005/ap_on_go_ot/hurricane_environment

IKE
The aftermath of the storm
http://www.chron.com/


Sept. 14: Houston damage
Ike's aftermath in Galveston
Just rescues: Holdouts in high water
Photos submitted by readers

Live blog: latest updates

Capital One reopen 9 additional branches today

Mayor continues 'boil water' notice after 1 bad test

Field hospital may open at Rice U. today to ease load

1,500 Galveston historical buildings seriously damaged by Ike

Texas leaders say feds needs to cover more debris removal costs

Additional Red Cross shelters announced across region

Bolivar Peninsula residents mourn loss of beloved spots

Pearland: Drinking water is safe; curfew remains in effect


MORE

Searchers fear more grim discoveries in Galveston
Deals make a trip away from Ike damage a good idea
Hurricane tally rises to 11 dead, with more possible
Looters think twice as police up patrol, arrest 100
Rebuilding lives brings out stress, crabby attitudes
Workers tackle largest power disruption in Texas history
Galveston evacuees eager to return told to stay put
For some on coastline, rebuilding may not be an option
Gasoline stations face tight supply through September

No deaths or injuries were reported among Houston Jews two days after Hurricane Ike.

HURRICANE IKE-RAW VIDEO-AERIAL VIEW-TEXAS-LOUISIANA-HOMES DAMAGED

http://usnews.feedroom.com/?fr_story=d3ac5e78b843b01ffb2c74dec2315c9f4e964f4c&rf=rssAND OTHER VIDEOS:

CNN-ARTICLE-PHOTOS

Ike wears itself out beating up on Texas

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/09/13/hurricane.ike.texas/?cnn=yes#cnnSTCPhoto

HURRICANE IKE-GALVESTON-TEXAS-Louisiana-Aftermath-Photos-Videos-Counting the cost-Updates 2

Ike-News-Views-Photos-Videos-Galveston Bay: Blogs

IKE- A HOUSTON RESIDENT: "I just had power and internet restored a few hours ago, and these were among the first pictures I have seen of my own area"

For prosecution of Bush war crimes, planning begins

Sunday, September 14, 2008

HURRICANE IKE-GALVESTON-TEXAS-PHOTOS EMAILED TO ME

From: jmiller

Got to see these! Photos from Hurricane Ike ..........................
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/storm/content/storm/slideshows/2008_storms/ike/


(Thanks Priscilla)

Man searches through debris left along Seawall Blvd. By Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Texas.


Floodwater covers a neighborhood on Galveston Island after the passing of Hurricane Ike, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Smiley N. Pool, POOL)

Galveston, Texas

An aerial view of petrochemical facilities in Texas City, Texas September 13, 2008 after Hurricane Ike hit. REUTERS/David J.Phillip/Pool

HURRICANE IKE-TEXAS-LOUISIANA-PHOTOS EMAILED TO ME

(Thanks Priscilla)
LOUISIANA from IKE


Delcambre, Louisiana...

Damage after the passing of Hurricane Ike is seen Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, in Crystal Beach, Texas. The storm roared ashore hours before daybreak with 110 mph winds and towering waves, smashing houses, flooding thousands of homes, blowing out windows in Houston's skyscrapers, and cutting off power to more than 3 million people, perhaps for weeks. (AP Photo/Smiley N. Pool, Pool)
GALVESTON




Galveston Bay...




A home sits in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ike hit in Galveston, Texas, September 13, 2008. Hurricane Ike slammed the Texas and Louisiana coast on Saturday with ferocious winds and a wall of water that flooded hundreds of miles, cut power to millions and caused billions of dollars in damage.



Boats are scattered around a burned building after Hurricane Ike hit

Hurricane Ike-AFTERMATH-First Pictures-Video-Updates-More Links

IKE'S AFTERMATH-GALVESTON-HOUSTON DAMAGE-PHOTOS-UPDATE 3

HURRICANE IKE-GALVESTON-TEXAS-Louisiana-Aftermath-Photos-Videos-Counting the cost-Updates 2

UPDATE
Nearly 2,000 brought to safety in Texas after Ike
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN, Associated Press Writer
Sunday, September 14, 2008

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/09/11/national/a103306D77.DTL

Report: 15 trapped on church roof on Bolivar Peninsula
http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/09/report-15-trapp.html

Galveston Jail Scandal: 1300 Inmates Locked Up in Hurricane Death ...
by cosgoingwrong GALVESTON’>http://galvestondailynews.com/…891294c3fe8773db”]GALVESTON — Officials with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office fielded calls Friday from relatives of prisoners, who weren’t evacuated from Galveston ahead of Hurricane Ike’s ...
correctional articles and stories - http://atriclesofinterest.wordpress.com

HURRICANE IKE-GALVESTON-TEXAS-PHOTOS EMAILED TO ME

HURRICANE IKE-TEXAS-LOUISIANA-PHOTOS EMAILED TO ME

Earlier:Lakewood Church-Hurricane Ike-News-Update-Links

5 a.m. CDT: Significant damage has been noted at the Lakewood Church, according to local media. Residents had a chance to check damage while Ike`s eye was overhead.
http://weatherbug.excite.com/StormCentral/Excite/StormCentral.aspx?no_cookie_zip=77003&no_cookie_stat=HSTNU&no_cookie_world_stat=&zcode=z4639&story_id=8492&lid=SCT2


Hurricane Ike Watch!!! (ALL Ike posts in here please!) - Houston ...
(ALL Ike posts in here please!) Hurricane Ike Watch! .... I also tried several times to access the Lakewood Church website and it is down. ...www.city-data.com/forum/houston/425743-hurricane-ike-watch-all-ike-posts-51.html - 98k - 15 hours ago -

Greater Houston-area school closings and cancellations LOCAL ...
13 Sep 2008 ... 12 due to anticipation of Hurricane Ike and the expected tropical force ..... Lakewood Church -- Saturday and Sunday services are canceled. ...www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou080910_tnt_school_closings_ike.60c88e9a.html - 141k -

LATEST:
Two Terrebonne deaths blamed on Ike
Body found today in Barrow Street parking lot
Ike sends two drilling rigs adrift in Gulf
‘All hell broke loose’ as floodwaters waged assault
The latest from the parish on Ike
Flooding reported in east Houma
Ike wreaks havoc on bayou communities
Schools scheduled to reopen Tuesday

http://www.sailr.com/news122284.html
3 minutes ago First pictures are in showing just some of the devastation that Hurricane Ike has brought with it. Direct Link.
Sailr - Sailing News for Sailors - http://www.sailr.com/

Hurricane Ike #3: Aftermath

22 minutes ago by Kraft Ike is long past hurricane status. The good news is everyone I'm close to in that area is okay, having either left early or have made contact during the day today. Frankly, I'm quite worried for Hung's apartment in Galveston. ...
The Journeyman - http://www.brandonkraft.com/

VIDEO: Wayne Dolcefino tells Hurricane Ike coverage stories
46 minutes ago by KTRK Eyewitness News reporter Wayne Dolcefino has returned from Galveston and tells his Hurricane Ike coverage stories.

WATCH THE VIDEO.
abc13.com Blog - http://ktrk.typepad.com/abc13/

Hurricane Ike’s massive sprawl one of meteorology’s tough nuts to ...

55 minutes ago Scientists have come up with explanations for the massive spread out of hurricane Ike in the US, which has been a big meteorological mystery till now. Hurricane Ike is a super-sized storm with winds howling over vast fetches of water, ...
Newspost Online - http://www.newspostonline.com

Rescuers search for victims of hurricane
28 minutes ago ... helicopters and high-water trucks fanned out along the flood-stricken Texas coast Saturday in a monumental effort to reach tens of thousands of people who stubbornly ignored warnings and tried to ride out Hurricane Ike.

News/local from www.chieftain.com - http://www.chieftain.com/

Another Rita: Ike floods thousands of homes in Terrebonne
22 minutes ago HOUMA - Hurricane Ike so far has flooded more than 13000 buildings and 200 miles of road in southern Terrebonne, affecting roughly 20000 residents, parish officials said today.

news HC http://www.houmatoday.com - http://www.houmatoday.com

Ike swings past region
58 minutes ago Hurricane Ike spared northeastern Louisiana major damage Saturday as the storm made its way inland.
thenewsstar.com - Local News - http://thenewsstar.com/

Monday, September 8, 2008

Righteous Hatred

Righteous Hatred
August 8, 1858
by
C. H. SPURGEON(1834-1892)


Righteous Hatred:

EXCERPT

"Again, there are many sins by which you will be enticed unless you always take care to strip sin of its disguises. Sin will sometimes come to you, wrapped up in a Babylonish garment, like Achan's wedge: pull off the covering and you will discover its iniquity. It will sometimes come to you like the iniquity of king Saul, under the form of a sacrifice; strip it and discover that rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft. Alas! sin is like Jezebel; it attires its head and paints its face and appears lovely to us; unmask it, see its vileness, discover its filthiness, disdain the profit with which it gilds itself, take away the applause with which it endeavors to plume itself, and let it stand in all its naked deformity, and then thou wilt not be so likely to run into it."

Saturday, September 6, 2008

A Little Leaven: Time for a Pop-Quiz

MUST READ
A Little Leaven: Time for a Pop-Quiz:

"Time for a Pop-Quiz

We thought we'd put together a pop-quiz. Hopefully it won't be too hard because each question is multiple choice. To make the quiz a little easier we've also provided links for all of the answers so that you can get more information before you make your decision. Are you ready? Here we go."

Friday, September 5, 2008

Dow plunges after warning of 'financial tsunami' - Times Online

Dow plunges after warning of 'financial tsunami' - Times Online:


"Weary investors in the United States received a further pummelling yesterday as data showed new unemployment claims at a near-five-year high last week, a leading fund manager gave warning that America faced a “financial tsunami” and key retailers released disappointing sales figures."

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Patriotism in the pulpit: Where do American preachers draw the line?

Patriotism in the pulpit: Where do American preachers draw the line?:

Radio and Podcasts- By Bryan Hupperts

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Year of Jubilee

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He Puts iron in our souls-By Bryan Hupperts