God's Evolution

“’And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise Him on the heel.’” Genesis 3:15

“’And I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and so you shall be a blessing; and I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the familes of the earth shall be blessed.’” Genesis 12:2-3

“Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and He said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and rise again from the dead and the third day; and that repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I am sending you forth the promise of My Father upon you; and you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.’” Luke 24:45-49

“The mighty, awesome Lord of the universe, full of passion and fire and holiness, dominates the first 900 pages [of the Bible]. Four Gospels follow, about one hundred pages long, recounting Jesus’ life on earth. But after Acts, the Bible shifts to a series of personal letters. Grecians, Romans, Jews, slaves, slave owners, women, men, children – the letters address all these diverse groups, and yet each letter assumes its readers belong to an overarching new identity. They are all ‘in Christ.’

“’The Church is nothing but a section of humanity in which Christ has already taken form,’ said Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The apostle Paul expressed much the same thoughts with his phrase ‘the body of Christ’. The way he saw it, a new species of humanity was emerging on earth, in whom God Himself – the Holy Spirit – was living. They extended the arms and legs and eyes of God on earth. What’s more, Paul acted as if that had BEEN God’s goal all along.” *

Take care to understand His Word. Your servant and friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: ANY PRAYER UPDATES TODAY?

NEW PRAYER REQUEST: A very special friend, facing a great challenge, that God will give her wisdom and grace during a trying time. Sean and family, funeral is today for wife's mother. Paul N continues his search for work this week. Torgo who was badly injured at work.

ONGOING JOB RELATED: Pray for Barb, who continues her search for work (in mid-Ohio - if you have any thought on this, please email me) that she not grow discouraged and for Tim, that they find the jobs God has prepared for them.

ONGOING BEREVEMENT: Please remember to pray for the hearts of those left behind after the loss of loved ones recently, including for: Cris, Jay, Greg, Di, Milly and David, Linda and Lavie. (details in earlier postings).

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Galdor got a job after three years of unemployment! Sue, is making slow progress against paraneoplastic syndrome. David (great health now!). Reg for his wonderful ministry. Paul and Carla both found jobs.

PRAY FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH CONCERNS: Audrey who is ill. Nancy, continues to recover from major head trauma. Deb, special friend with multiple Myeloma (http://debdarley.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html ). Earl good results but complications after bone marrow transplant. Another Nancy continues her battle with Ovarian Cancer. Wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Poetry and Gary.

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS: Adrian, that his life has new love and meaning. Isaias (family safety and his mission work in Philippines); God’s grace on USA. Randy (unexpected life changes). For Kevin (wisdom about sending his son to an alternative school, called Eagles Ranch). Michael, as he struggles with the pending loss of his Mum. David P and Ulfur – for strength to overcome the hold of powerful addictions and Ulfur has major life changes. For strength and wisdom for a decision I need to make.


*Disappointment With God, by Philip Yancey