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		<title>A Day I’ll Never Forget</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 03:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;J.O.Y. is spelled &#8220;Jesus, Others, Yourself&#8221; in that order&#8221; - David Bean
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)
What is the most memorable day you have had in the past year?
What made that so?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">&#8220;J.O.Y. is spelled &#8220;Jesus, Others, Yourself&#8221; in that order&#8221; - David Bean</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;">What is the most memorable day you have had in the past year?<br />
What made that so?</span></p>
<p>Yesterday evening I participated in a commissioning and prayer service for Rev. Sam Reeves at the Culpeper United Methodist Church. Each person there had a chance to publically share with Sam what he has meant to him/her personally. It was clear that Sam has had a huge ripple effect affecting many lives and many communities.</p>
<p>When it was my turn to share, the Holy Spirit prompted me to say, &#8220;December 18, 2007 was a turning point, not only in my life and Sam Reeves&#8217; life, but also for Culpeper, Virginia, and the nation of Liberia.&#8221; That was the day I met Sam at the monthly Culpeper Ministerial Association meeting. I had just come back from a week long anesthesia conference in Manhattan (NYC) and had 700+ Christmas cards to get out in the next few days, so the last thing I wanted was something new on my plate. But God’s plans always trump our plans.</p>
<p>The only reason I went to that Culpeper Ministerial Association meeting was to honor Pastor Randy Orndorff for his 2 years of wonderful community leadership as President. When I arrived, there was only one seat left and that was next to Sam. I didn&#8217;t know who Sam was. Then Pastor Randy introduced David Bean. When David shared his God story of how God audibly told him to &#8220;Covenant with him (Sam),&#8221; my spiritual radar went up. Then when Sam shared his story and the history of Liberia, I knew God wanted me to help Sam communicate his message via the web.</p>
<p>Amazing things have happened as a result of helping Sam and Rim of Grace Ministries / Operation Rescue Liberia. When Rev. Ron Davidson was hosting the webinar to bless Sam, he appropriately chose the title &#8220;Experience the Miracle.&#8221; As a result of blessing Sam and Operation Rescue Liberia, I have met and got connected to so many neat people and gone to many new places. My visit to the Liberia Embassy on May 16 was just icing on the cake.</p>
<p>On April 19, 2008, I received what I consider the most significant award of my life, the &#8220;2008 Servant&#8217;s Heart Award,&#8221; a gorgeous plaque from Rim of Grace Ministries / Operation Rescue Liberia &#8220;In Recognition of your Commitment, Enthusiasm, and Love for the Work of our Lord Jesus Christ and the People of Liberia.&#8221;</p>
<p>This evening (May 29), Sam leaves Virginia to fly back to Liberia. He&#8217;s returning back to his homeland after a 15 year stay in the United States. Despite numerous trials, Sam has persisted and remained a man of prayer and ministry of the Word of God. He is an inspiration to those who know him well.</p>
<p>On the home page of the Rim of Grace website we now have an official Proclamation from the mayor of Culpeper, a letter of endorsement from Gov. Tim Kaine, and a video interview of the Honorable Edwin F. Sele, Deputy Ambassador of Liberia. In his interview, the Honorable Sele assures us that Madam President of Liberia will come to Virginia. All this has taken place since just February 2008. God is up to something big - really big. &#8220;Experience the Miracle&#8221; yourself by getting involved to bless Liberia. Now is the time.</p>
<p>If you have never read the official Proclamation by Mayor Rimeikis or watched the interview of the Honorable Sele, I encourage you to visit today’s Link of the Day to do so. Let the Holy Spirit speak to you Spirit to spirit.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power<br />
</strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Heavenly Father, I am truly humbled that You invited me to experience the miracle of blessing Liberia. I didn&#8217;t even know what continent that country was on just 6 months ago and now I plan to visit in March 2009 for the crusade that is scheduled. Thank You for crossing my path with Rev. Sam Reeves. He has been such a blessing to me and I&#8217;m really going to miss having him in Culpeper. Bless Sam&#8217;s trip back to Liberia. Bless his financial and prayer supporters. Open the gates of heaven so wide for Rim of Grace Ministries that there are not enough “barns” to store all the blessings. Thank You Jesus. We love You. Amen and Hallelujah.</span></p>
<p><strong>Link of the Day<br />
</strong><a title="Rim of Grace Ministries" href="http://rimofgrace.org" target="_blank">Rim of Grace Ministries</a> - homepage includes major&#8217;s Proclamation, Governor&#8217;s letter, and Embassy interview</p>
<p><span style="color: #993366;">Blessings to experience the miracle of blessing Liberia!</span></p>
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<p><center>Edwin F. Sele<br />
Minister Plenipotentiary<br />
Deputy Chief of Mission,<br />
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia<br />
May 16, 2008</center></p>
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		<title>KNOCK</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 11:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
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&#8220;KNOCK, and it will be opened to you.&#8221; (Matthew [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">“If we don’t act on a good idea within 24 hours, we are less than 50% likely to ever act on it. If we haven’t acted on it inside of days, then we are less than 2% likely to ever act on it.” - Bill Gates, Microsoft</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">&#8220;KNOCK, and it will be opened to you.&#8221; (Matthew 7:7c)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;">What did Jesus mean when he told his disciples to KNOCK?<br />
What are you supposed to knock on?<br />
What door will be opened?</span></p>
<p>Today we wrap up this week&#8217;s series &#8220;ASK, SEEK, KNOCK.&#8221; What I&#8217;ve discovered in the past week is that when the Holy Spirit prompts me to ASK my heavenly Father a question in the morning, God is quick to answer as I journal. This great habit forces me to slow down, rest, and reflect. There&#8217;s a big difference between asking God a question in the flesh verses the Holy Spirit prompting me to ask His question.</p>
<p>As the LORD begins giving instructions, it&#8217;s important to act on those promptly. How many times do we miss important opportunities because we hesitate or procrastinate? How many times do other people miss their blessings because we fail to do our part.</p>
<p>As I shared Bill Gates comment above in each of the 4 webinars we hosted this past week, I became more and more driven to be a man of action. God is a god of action. As we pray and take action, God frequently opens the doors for us to be the answers to our own prayers. As Rev. Ron Davidson says, &#8220;Be the feet beneath our praying hands.&#8221;</p>
<p>This morning while laying in bed listening to my scheduled iTunes playlist for Day #16, I asked the Holy Spirit to reveal His question of the day. Eventually I received this, &#8220;What question am I to ask the Ambassador from Liberia today?&#8221; After writing that in my journal, the answer soon followed, &#8220;What are your dreams?&#8221;</p>
<p>This prompted me to take my video camera to the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in Washington DC. That in turn opened the door for me to do a video interview of the Deputy Ambassador. During that I asked God&#8217;s question. This video will be posted on the web early next week. My day was filled with other unexpected highlights from start to finish as I promptly acted upon the leadings of the Holy Spirit.</p>
<p>On May 20-22, I am hosting a new webinar titled &#8220;UNCOMMON Journaling for Breakthroughs.&#8221; I&#8217;ll be sharing my wealth of experiences to help COACH you to journal in UNCOMMON ways to experience breakthroughs in your life. I&#8217;ll send you links to register next week, but for now, check these time slots in your calendar (times shown in US Eastern Daylight Time &#8212; <a title="Click for your time zone" href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html" target="_blank">click for your time zone</a>):</p>
<p>May 20, 2008 7:00pm - 8:00pm<br />
May 21, 2008 1:00pm - 2:00pm<br />
May 22, 2008 7:00am - 8:00am<br />
May 22, 2008 4:00pm - 5:00pm</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power</strong><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600;">Heavenly Father, thank You for the leadings of the Holy Spirit. Bless me to be able to discern what&#8217;s coming from You versus my flesh, the world, or the devil. When I discern an instruction is from You, may I be prompt to act on it. Bless me to leave enough room in my daily and weekly schedules to allow You room to move in UNCOMMON ways. Thank You Jesus. Amen.</span></p>
<p><strong>Link of the Day</strong><br />
John Piper talks about Prayer and it&#8217;s impact - GodTube video<br />
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<p><span style="color: #993366;">Blessings to KNOCK so God can open the door!</span></p>
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		<title>Stop Hunger Now Assembly at Culpeper High School</title>
		<link>http://rimofgrace.org/blog/2008/05/05/stop-hunger-now-assembly-at-culpeper-high-school/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 11:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[“If you can&#8217;t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” - Mother Teresa

&#8216;for I was hungry and you gave Me food&#8217; (Matthew 25:35)
Do you know what it feels like to be hungry?
Have you ever gone 3 days without eating any food?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">“If you can&#8217;t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” - Mother Teresa<br />
</span><br />
<span style="color: #0000ff;">&#8216;for I was hungry and you gave Me food&#8217; (Matthew 25:35)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;">Do you know what it feels like to be hungry?<br />
Have you ever gone 3 days without eating any food?<br />
If it was one of your kids going hungry, what would you do and when?<br />
What role is God asking you to play in stopping hunger NOW?</span></p>
<p>In my devotionals on January 1 and 2, 2008, I mentioned that 2008 will be a year of convergences. Today&#8217;s story is a wonderful example of that. In previous devotionals, I’ve mentioned Virginia Morton, Erick Kalenga, Rize Up, Sam Reeves, Liberia, Ron Davidson, and Gleaning for the World. Recognizing convergence experiences is valuable to get involved in big things God is doing.</p>
<p>Wednesday May 7 at 9:30 AM, Rev. Lee Warren from South Hill, VA will be speaking at the Stop Hunger Now assembly at Culpeper High School. Lee is a United Methodist minister and oversees Stop Hunger Now in Virginia. This program has mushroomed since Lee took it over. There are some good videos posted on YouTube and GodTube. Today&#8217;s Link of the Day is one of those.</p>
<p>Lee’s husband went to judge’s school with Roger Morton, Virginia&#8217;s husband. God called Lee into pastoral ministry after her kids left home and she commuted to Duke to get her degree. That took energy and determination. According to Virginia, Lee is a very vivacious lady.</p>
<p>This Stop Hunger Now [www.stophungernow.org] assembly is important because Culpeper High School has given Rize Up responsibility for organizing it. Rize Up will challenge the high school students to raise $4,000 which will pack 20,000 meals. The packing will be done at a future date, probably in the Fall.</p>
<p>Frequently Lee actually accompanies the food shipments and helps distribute meals in the schools where hunger is rampant. Some of the meals are going to Liberia, and we’re praying ours will be directed by God to Liberia and Sam Reeves will be there to supervise. It also happens that Lee warehouses her supplies, dry ingredients in Lynchburg and Ron Davidson with Gleaning for the World oversees it.</p>
<p>Each highly nutritional meal costs only 20 cents. 25 people can package 5,000 meals in just 2 hours. That&#8217;s enough to feed an orphanage with 32 children for 7 months. Children as young as 5 years old can get involved and help.</p>
<p>The youth of today are having a much greater impact than ever before in shaping the culture of the world. Stop Hunger Now is a great hands-on way for young people to assist with world hunger. One goal of Stop Hunger Now is to target apathy. When Erick Kalenga, the leader of Rize Up, heard about the idea, he loved it and ran with it.</p>
<p>According to its official website, “Stop Hunger Now is a non-profit, international relief organization committed to ending hunger worldwide. Stop Hunger Now leads ongoing efforts to feed the hungry around the world by providing direct emergency food and other life-saving aid in crisis areas. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Stop Hunger Now has provided over $100 million of aid in more than 55 countries.”</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power<br />
</strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Heavenly Father, thank You for using Virginia Morton, Erick Kalenga, and Rize Up to open the door for Lee Warren to share about Stop Hunger Now at the school assembly on May 7. Bless all those who participate to ignite an epidemic of people following in Jesus’ steps to feed the hungry. Use the web to magnify the impact of Stop Hunger Now 100 fold in 2008. Thank You Jesus. Amen.</span></p>
<p><strong>Link of the Day<br />
</strong>Stop Hunger Now - Operation Sharehouse @ NCSU 2007</p>
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<p><span style="color: #993366;">Blessings to play your appropriate role to stop hunger NOW!</span></p>
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		<title>Trust in the Lord with all your heart</title>
		<link>http://rimofgrace.org/blog/2008/05/02/trust-in-the-lord-with-all-your-heart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 11:55:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[God loves people more than any thing.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
What does it mean to you to trust in the Lord with all your heart?
In what area of your life is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">God loves people more than any thing.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;">What does it mean to you to trust in the Lord with all your heart?<br />
In what area of your life is God asking you to let go and let God?</span></p>
<p>The acts of God are what He does in our lives. For many Christians, the entire focus of their lives is what God can do for them Their faith is motivated totally toward a miracle, provision or a particular need. Like the children of Israel, they know only the acts of God.</p>
<p>Moses knew the acts of God too; but his focus was the ways of God. The Lord wants us to press in beyond just the acts He does for us, as good as they may be We have been given the spirit of God so that we can discover His ways and touch His very heart (1 Corinthians 2:9-16).</p>
<p>On April 17, Pastor Mark Jarvis told me he thinks God is teaching him to trust God on a deeper level. The next day I was on an international phone conference call when Dr. Niel Stegmann from South Africa quoted Proverbs 3:5-6.</p>
<p>Then on Saturday April 19, I was in Reformation Lutheran Church for the very first time to celebrate Virginia-Liberia Alliance Day, an event sponsored by Rim of Grace Ministries. When Pastor Jacob Phillips came in, we began conversing. Something he said prompted me to quote Proverbs 3:5-6. Little did I know that above the doorway over his head was a wood sign that read &#8220;Trust in the LORD with all your heart.&#8221; A few minutes later, Ed Lyons pointed that out.</p>
<p>The next morning as I was nearing Liberty High School to attend the worship service at Soul Purpose Church, I decided to turn on American Family Radio for 2-3 minutes. The speaker who came on immediately said, &#8220;I want to talk today about Proverbs 3:5-6. That was four times in four days that God brought up the issue of trusting in Him. The message wasn&#8217;t just for me. It&#8217;s for you too.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power<br />
</strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Heavenly Father, loving God, thank You for the ways you speak to us through unusual circumstances. Thank You for clearly communicating Your message to trust in You with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. Help me to comprehend what that means and to apply it in my daily life. Do likewise for my readers. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.</span></p>
<p><strong>Link of the Day</strong><br />
Ten Day Prayer Guide leading up to the Global Day of Prayer<br />
<a title="http://prayculpeper.org/files/gdop/2008/2008-gdop-10-day-prayer-guide-english.pdf " href="http://prayculpeper.org/files/gdop/2008/2008-gdop-10-day-prayer-guide-english.pdf " target="_blank">http://prayculpeper.org/files/gdop/2008/2008-gdop-10-day-prayer-guide-english.pdf </a></p>
<p>Blessings to trust in the ways of God!</p>
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		<title>Do the Easy-To-Do Things</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The law of nature is, Do the thing, and you shall have the power: but they who do not the thing have not the power.&#8221; Ralph Waldo Emerson
He must always keep this copy of the law with him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn to fear the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font color="#ff0000">&#8220;The law of nature is, Do the thing, and you shall have the power: but they who do not the thing have not the power.&#8221; Ralph Waldo Emerson</font></p>
<p><font color="#0000ff">He must always keep this copy of the law with him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn to fear the LORD his God by obeying all the terms of this law. (Deut. 17:19, NLT)</font></p>
<p><font color="#008000">How committed do you feel you are to achieve your goals?</font></p>
<p>Yesterday&#8217;s devotional mentioned that Dr. Jerry Graham has been my primary coach and mentor over the past year. In September 2007, he and his wife Sharon began their own daily e-prayer devotional. Today&#8217;s message is taken directly from Jerry&#8217;s Daily Graham sent on March 17. </p>
<p>What is the difference between the person who seems to consistently achieve their goals and the person who seems to consistently fail? Is it intelligence? Could it be talent? Is it their genes? Maybe the one is more blessed, more anointed, more fortunate, or some such intangible outside force?</p>
<p>Actually, it usually is none of those things. The difference is often just a series of simple, easy, &#8220;insignificant&#8221; actions done day after day after day. Yes, it&#8217;s the easy-to-do things that make all the difference in the world. The problem is that those easy-to-do things are also all too easy-not-to-do.</p>
<p>You see, the easy-to-do things done repeatedly begin to add up as the days, weeks, and months go by. They accumulate to make up massive progress toward the goal. Whereas, the repeated procrastination of those same easy-to-do actions simply because they are inconvenient, uncomfortable, or less fun than something else also accumulates over the weeks, months, and years to a giant zero. Successful people do what ever it takes to get the job done, whether or not they feel like it.</p>
<p>One of my favorite books is The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. In that book he writes: &#8220;Why do you walk past the exercise bike? Because it&#8217;s easy. If you don&#8217;t exercise today, will that kill you? No, of course not. You know what you need to do to stay healthy and feel fit and live a long life. Get your heart rate up, a little over normal, for twenty minutes, three times a week. You know it, I know it, everyone knows it. And it&#8217;s easy to do.</p>
<p>&#8220;But it&#8217;s also easy not to do. And if you don&#8217;t do it today, or tomorrow, or the next day, you won&#8217;t suddenly drop dead, and you won&#8217;t suddenly put on twenty pounds, and you won&#8217;t suddenly lose all your muscle tone and flop around like a marionette with his strings cut off. But that simple error in judgment, compounded over time, will take you down and out.&#8221;</p>
<p>Bottom line&#8230;success at any goal is really pretty simple according to our good buddy Ralph Waldo Emerson&#8230;Do the thing! Do the thing today, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, ad infinitum.</p>
<p><strong>Link of the Day<br />
</strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.topachievement.com/slightedge.html" title="The Slight Edge Philosophy">The Slight Edge Philosophy</a></p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power<br />
</strong><font color="#ff6600">Lord, give us the grace to daily do those simple, little, insignificant things that will move us one step closer to that destiny You are calling us to.</font></p>
<p><font color="#993366">Blessings on you as you commit to take that simple little step today&#8230;and tomorrow&#8230;and tomorrow&#8230;etc.</font></p>
<p><strong>Opportunity<br />
</strong>Today I am hosting a free online &#8220;UNCOMMON Internet Marketing Seminar&#8221; at Noon EDT. Learn more and register.</p>
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		<title>Oxygen to the Soul</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Freedom is oxygen to the soul.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)
What can the righteous do to stop the moral decline in America?
Last night I had a bad dream that I was driving through a small town when the police pulled [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font color="#ff0000">Freedom is oxygen to the soul.</font></p>
<p><font color="#0000ff">The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)</font></p>
<p><font color="#008000">What can the righteous do to stop the moral decline in America?</font></p>
<p>Last night I had a bad dream that I was driving through a small town when the police pulled me over and confiscated my iPod for having it in my car. I was so sad since I use that every day to listen to the Bible, worship songs, and inspirational messages.</p>
<p>What is the significance of this dream? It&#8217;s a wake up call to you and me. Time is short. Our freedoms in America are rapidly eroding. Tolerance is the buzz word instead of truth. Truth in our culture is relative, not absolute. It&#8217;s OK to have idols of all sorts, but Jesus and the cross are inflammatory.</p>
<p>Last Friday during the marriage LIFE group meeting at our home, I was made aware of the Feb 28 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hsc.org/Appellatedecision" title="California appellate court decision">California appellate court decision</a> that potentially seriously affects homeschooling across our nation.</p>
<p>While practicing anesthesia from 2003-2006, I was reprimanded by the leadership in two different hospitals for talking about God and praying with patients. At one hospital, I was told it didn&#8217;t matter if 99 out of 100 people appreciated what I did, it was the other 1% of people that would get the hospital in trouble. At another hospital, I was told I was not allowed to dictate in my notes that I had prayed with a patient.</p>
<p>Yet, it is for freedom that Christ has set us free. As our culture becomes less Christ-centered, our freedoms disappear. I choose to take a bold and courageous stand for my Savior. My assignment is to be a catalyst to reclaim the Internet for Jesus Christ. As Ted Baehr says, &#8220;He who controls the media controls the culture.&#8221; I encourage you to refer your friends and your networks to the free &#8220;UNCOMMON Internet Marketing Seminar&#8221; I am hosting at Noon EDT on Wednesday March 19. See below.</p>
<p>In Culpeper, Pastor Tim Shields taught a whole series about the positive influence of Christianity on culture in the past 2000 years. Betty Miller writes, &#8220;Everything good that we have been blessed with in our society here in the U.S.A., comes directly or indirectly, from God&#8217;s grace and the Bible&#8217;s influence.&#8221; While you may think this a bold statement, Betty backs it up in today&#8217;s Link of the Day.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power<br />
</strong><font color="#ff6600">Lord Jesus, You say that if we deny You before men, then You will deny us before Your heavenly Father. Lord, have mercy on our nation. I pray for a new level of boldness of Your children in the marketplace to proclaim Your holy name and Your truth. Guide me and my readers to a new level of prayer and praise. Thank You Jesus. Amen and Hallelujah!</font></p>
<p><strong>Link of the Day<br />
</strong><a target="_blank" href="http://206.135.15.32/answers/aamerica.html" title="The Positive Influence of the Bible in America">The Positive Influence of the Bible in America</a></p>
<p><font color="#993366">Blessings to be bold and courageous for Jesus in the marketplace!</font></p>
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		<title>The Secret</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:55:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Restoration]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The secret of MY future is hidden in my daily routine!
but exhort one another DAILY (Hebrews 3:13a)
What would a healthy daily routine look like to you?
Have you written that down?
Yesterday&#8217;s webinar (web seminar) with Rev. Ron Davidson was awesome. What he had to share spoke so strongly to my spirit. Several times while Ron was [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font color="#ff0000">The secret of MY future is hidden in my daily routine!</font></p>
<p><font color="#0000ff">but exhort one another DAILY (Hebrews 3:13a)</font></p>
<p><font color="#008000">What would a healthy daily routine look like to you?<br />
Have you written that down?</font></p>
<p>Yesterday&#8217;s webinar (web seminar) with Rev. Ron Davidson was awesome. What he had to share spoke so strongly to my spirit. Several times while Ron was sharing, my eyes flooded with tears. Ron has the heart of Jesus to serve the poor. While the group attending this webinar was quite small, every person was deeply impacted by what Ron had to say based on survey results. Every attendee made a commitment to make a donation to Gleaning for the World to benefit Operation Rescue Liberia.</p>
<p>Ron says, “A vision is not a business plan. In fact most visions if written as a business plan would not make sense. A vision is from God for the purpose of reaching people with Gods love so God’s receives the glory. A vision is not normal and is uncommon.” That message really spoke to me since my growth goal for my current Implementation coaching course is to develop a business plan for my web company.</p>
<p>Last night I went to bed at 10:30 PM and set my PDA alarm for 5:55 AM. Wouldn’t you know it, the Holy Spirit woke me up at 5:54 AM to formally begin my morning quiet time. This was less than one minute before my alarm went off. Mind you, it was dark and I had no clue what time it was.</p>
<p>While lying in bed and listening to my scheduled iTunes playlist for the day, the Holy Spirit gave me an instruction to make a slight but profound change to the wording for the gorgeous poster image on my computer desktop. JJ Phillips, my anointed graphics artist, designed that.</p>
<p>What was this profound yet simple change in wording? &#8220;The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine!&#8221; became &#8220;The secret of my future is hidden in my daily routine!&#8221; While this may seem insignificant to many people, the change was huge because the message became personal and I see it every day when I come to my computer. The Holy Spirit made it crystal clear to me that my simple desktop image and scripture is His business plan for me. To see this gorgeous custom image, visit today&#8217;s Link of the Day.</p>
<p>God has given me a huge vision and I won&#8217;t fulfill it by planning in detail. The Holy Spirit refuses to be put in a box. He&#8217;s much too great for that.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power<br />
</strong><font color="#ff6600">O Holy Spirit, soul of my soul, I do adore thee. Thank You for enlightening, guiding, strengthening, and consoling me. Open the eyes of my readers today, speaking to them Spirit to spirit, to have them understand and apply today&#8217;s message to their own lives. Thank You Jesus, my King and my Redeemer! Amen and Hallelujah!</font></p>
<p><strong>Link of the Day<br />
</strong>Holy Spirit inspired poster image (business plan) for Dr. Randy Peck  [see below]</p>
<p>Blessings to be men and women of &#8220;every day&#8221; like Dr. Jerry Falwell was!</p>
<p><strong>UNCOMMON Opportunity</strong><br />
I am hosting another free webinar titled “UNCOMMON Internet Marketing Seminar” from Noon - 1 PM EDT on Wed March 19. This can be a huge blessing to your own network of friends and supporters. To learn more and register visit <a href="https://www.webinars777.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=25&amp;Itemid=43&amp;webinar_id=0000015">https://www.webinars777.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=25&amp;Itemid=43&amp;webinar_id=0000015</a>. Thank you.</p>
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<p align="center"><font color="#0000ff">Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.<br />
(Psalm 1:1-3)</font></p>
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		<title>Experience the Miracle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;A vision is from God for the purpose of reaching people with Gods love so God’s receives the glory.&#8221; - Rev. Ron Davidson
And Nathanael said to him, &#8220;Can anything good come out of Nazareth?&#8221; Philip said to him, &#8220;Come and see.&#8221; (John 1:46)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><font color="#ff0000">&#8220;A vision is from God for the purpose of reaching people with Gods love so God’s receives the glory.&#8221; - Rev. Ron Davidson</font></p>
<p><font color="#0000ff">And Nathanael said to him, &#8220;Can anything good come out of Nazareth?&#8221; Philip said to him, &#8220;Come and see.&#8221; (John 1:46)</font></p>
<p><font color="#008000">Do you have a continual yearning in your heart to make a difference in the world?<br />
Do you want to be part of a miracle?<br />
What will happen to your faith and the vision in your heart when you become part of a miracle?</font></p>
<p>You are invited to hear the amazing testimony of Rev. Ron Davidson, an unlikely preacher who had never been out of the United States, yet founded and runs an international Distribution Center. In the past 7 years, Gleaning for the World has given away more than $300 million of supplies to desperate people in 25-30 nations of the world.</p>
<p>Now Rev. Ron Davidson and Gleaning for the World are partnering with Rev. Sam Reeves and Rim of Grace Ministries to make a miracle happen for Liberia. Ron says, &#8220;We are going to make a miracle happen. To make a miracle happen is an amazing thing. A miracle is an act of God that no man can create. We invite you to BE PART OF A MIRACLE.&#8221; When you help someone else make their vision a reality, God often clarifies the vision He has placed in your heart and moves that forward.</p>
<p>March 12 is a turning point for Liberia, the only nation in the world established by the United States. To learn more and to register for this FREE seminar visit today&#8217;s Link of the Day</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power<br />
</strong><font color="#ff6600">Heavenly Father, thank You for lining up the people and circumstances to make the &#8220;Experience the Miracle&#8221; webinar possible on March 12. Holy Spirit, we ask You to send out Your holy invitation to this uncommon opportunity. Prepare the hearts of all those who will participate to understand and be part of this miracle for Liberia. Use Liberia to set millions of captives free in Africa and around the world. Thank You Jesus. Amen and hallelujah!</font></p>
<p><strong>Link of the Day<br />
</strong>Experience the Miracle  - FREE 30 minute online seminar on Wed March 12, 2008 at 1 PM EDT</p>
<p><font color="#993366">Blessings to experience the miracle!</font></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img border="0" width="540" src="http://yourdailyblessing.com/blog/images//2008/03/2008-03-11_gftw_540px.jpg" alt="Rev. Ron Davidson, Founder of Gleaning for the World" height="340" /></p>
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		<title>Butch Mills to speak at Operation Rescue Liberia rally</title>
		<link>http://rimofgrace.org/blog/2008/02/19/butch-mills-to-speak-at-operation-rescue-liberia-rally/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:55:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[What we are is God&#8217;s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.  ~Eleanor Powell
&#8220;But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.&#8221; (1 Corinthians 2:9)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">What we are is God&#8217;s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.  ~Eleanor Powell</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">&#8220;But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.&#8221; (1 Corinthians 2:9)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;">Will you help spread this message in the social networks?</span></p>
<p>Butch Mills has an inspiring story to tell. From the time he was buried in dirt up to his neck until x-rays showed miraculous healing in his lungs, God was beside him. He credits Culpeper’s prayer vigil for him as the divine power which led to his healing. He will share his survival story at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008 in the Fellowship Hall of Culpeper United Methodist Church at the Operation Rescue Liberia rally.</p>
<p>For the first time in the history of the United States and Liberia, both flags along with the Virginia flag will be flown in historic Culpeper during this rally.</p>
<p>Operation Rescue Liberia, headed by Rev. Samuel Reeves of Culpeper in partnership with Gleaning for the world, is seeking to raise $30,000 to ship and distribute $1 million dollars in medical and other supplies to war-torn Liberia. Liberia is emerging from fifteen years of civil war which caused 250,000 deaths, the disabling and relocation of a large percentage of the population, and a current unemployment rate of 70%. Liberia native Rev. Reeves was educated in the U.S. He will return to his homeland, the only African nation created by the United States, to distribute the medical supplies through Rim of Grace Ministries, and to work towards improving the economy through job formation.</p>
<p>The rally will begin at 11 a.m. with Christian music led by Dwight Parker and worship leaders from four area churches. Among the speakers beginning at 1 p.m. are:</p>
<p>Rev. Ron Davidson, Founder of Gleaning for the World<br />
Jim Mead whose BTK Shipping Company of Washington D. C. will handle the shipping<br />
Dr. Randy Peck and Virginia Morton of Pray Culpeper<br />
Felicia  Chavey of the Red Cross<br />
Lyndon Peabody, a Liberia native and U. S. Marine<br />
A representative from the Liberian Embassy</p>
<p>Madison County resident David Bean and Wallace Powell, a Liberia native residing in Providence, RI will serve as Masters of Ceremonies. For the first time in the history of the United States, the American, Liberian, and Virginia flags will be flown together at this event.</p>
<p>The greater Culpeper Community is invited to attend this rally to gain a better understanding of Virginia’s close historical ties to Liberia. Rev. Reeves says, “We’re seeking the prayers, support, and financial blessings of the community to make this mission of mercy possible.”</p>
<p>Hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information call David Bean at 540-718-2752.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power</strong><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600;">Most gracious and merciful Father, we thank You for this upcoming convergence rally on Feb 23 in Culpeper. Thank You for bringing together these different people and ministries for this historic day in our historic community. Bless each participant and all those who pray for the rally. May many people in Culpeper choose to adopt Liberia as a nation to bless in a mighty way. Thank You Jesus. Amen.</span></p>
<p><strong>Link of the Day<br />
</strong><a title="Rim of Grace Ministries" href="http://www.rimofgrace.org" target="_blank">Rim of Grace Ministries</a></p>
<p><span style="color: #993366;">Blessings to see Culpeper and Virginia adopt Liberia as nation to bless!</span></p>
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		<title>Photos From Gleaning for the World</title>
		<link>http://rimofgrace.org/blog/2008/02/02/photos-from-gleaning-for-the-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randy Peck</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;We&#8217;re just a steel warehouse in a cow pasture.&#8221; - Rev. Ron Davidson
&#8220;And the King will answer and say to them, &#8216;Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.&#8217; (Matthew 25:40)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font color="#ff0000">&#8220;We&#8217;re just a steel warehouse in a cow pasture.&#8221; - Rev. Ron Davidson</font></p>
<p><font color="#0000ff">&#8220;And the King will answer and say to them, &#8216;Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.&#8217; (Matthew 25:40)</font></p>
<p><font color="#008000">Where can you find a 10,000% return on investment?</font></p>
<p>On Wednesday January 30, David Bean and I drove with Rev. Sam Reeves to meet with Rev. Ron Davidson at the Gleaning for the World (GFTW) headquarters in Concord Virginia (near Lynchburg). During our drive to Concord, the logo for Rim of Grace Ministries was birthed. That included the 3 flags from America, Virginia, and Liberia because all 3 histories are closely tied together.</p>
<p>What a treat to have Ron spend 2 hours with us and give us a tour of his facility. I learned that GFTW currently caries out its mission with 11 staff members, 300+ volunteers each month, and about 7-8 community service workers each month.</p>
<p>Ron humbly described his ministry as a &#8220;steel warehouse in a cow pasture.&#8221; But you may recall that Ron founded GFTW in 1998 and since then his ministry has given away more than $300 million of supplies to people in desperate need in third nations around the world. That&#8217;s incredible stewardship.</p>
<p>GFTW&#8217;s slogan (assignment) is &#8220;Partnering with you to help people in need around the globe.&#8221; For every dollar you donate to GFTW, $100 of supplies will be delivered to people in desperate need. That&#8217;s a 10,000% return on investment (ROI).</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Power<br />
</strong><font color="#ff6600">Heavenly Father, thank You for the awesome privilege to visit the headquarters for Gleaning for the World and to meet with Rev. Ron Davidson. That You for Ron&#8217;s willingness to help Sam Reeves and Rim of Grace Ministries. Use this partnership to bless and unite America, Virginia, and Liberia. Thank You Jesus. Amen and hallelujah!</font></p>
<p><strong>Link for the Day<br />
</strong><a target="_blank" href="http://rimofgrace.org/photo-gallery-2.html" title="Photos from visit to Gleaning for the World headquarters">Photos from visit to Gleaning for the World headquarters</a></p>
<p><font color="#993366">Blessings to sow many seeds in good soil with high returns for God&#8217;s Kingdom!<br />
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