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Nothing Spectacular...
Jeannie Blaylock says, "Walk the Christian Life" By William L. Zvara |
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It is often the small things – the simple daily walk of the Christian – that gives powerful testimony of God’s grace. Jeannie Blaylock, Channel 12 anchor and news reporter, shared from her heart to a sellout crowd at the CPR luncheon in June. Over forty people were turned away from the capacity luncheon of 126 business leaders. Steering committee member Doug Milne introduced the speaker. Blaylock, who has worked at Channel 12 for fourteen years, recalled what Dr. Jerry Vines had told her years ago about the Christian life. "It’s nothing spectacular," he said. Blaylock recounted example after example of how God uses simple, day-by-day faithfulness – seemingly unspectacular – to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. A simple word at the office, a Bible being read at lunchtime, Scripture verses left on voice mail – all being used by God in very powerful ways. Blaylock said Jacksonville is crying out for Christ. It’s the small things that really count. Blaylock challenged those at the CPR luncheon about their testimony at work. "Do they know you are a Christian?" Fearing to live a transparent life of faith at work, we become chicken Christians who are not bold. "What are you showing them?" The Buddy Check 12 program has given Blaylock and the network national recognition, including the Peabody Award. Blaylock lost a friend to breast cancer and wanted to make a difference. Buddy Check 12 has saved 68 lives in Jacksonville through early detection, and many more on a national level. Blaylock shared from her heart about how the awesome power of God helps keep you humble. "God is in control," she said. The power of the Creator is everywhere. An eagle can see the movement of a mouse from two miles. A dolphin’s sonar can detect a BB from a quarter mile. "Do not be afraid," Blaylock said, "for the battle is not yours, but God’s." (II Chronicles 20:15). The hardest story she had to report was the disappearance and death of Maddie Clifton. It was difficult, she said. Only in God can we find peace in such grief. Those in attendance were challenged to walk the Christian life; to have a simple testimony. "Do you take your Bible to work?" She takes it with her. "Do you have a conversation at work about Jesus Christ?" She recalled that during a story about Lee High School many gave testimonies about Christ. God is there, said Blaylock, but "how much time do you spend in prayer?" It’s nothing spectacular. Walk in the simple testimony of transparent faith - trusting the Lord – then He will show His power.
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Prayer For The Nation
Hunger For National Revival Edited by J. Charles Wilson |
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When minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual politically correct generalities, but what they heard instead was a stirring prayer, passionately calling our country to repentance and righteousness. The response was immediate. A number of legislators walked out the prayer in protest. In six short weeks, the Central Christian Church had logged more than 500 phone calls with only 47 of those calls responding negatively. The church is now receiving international requests for copies of the prayer from India, Africa and Korea. Commentator Paul Harvey aired the prayer on The Rest of the Story on the radio and received a larger response to this program than any other he has ever aired! What awesome insight is revealed in the prayer! With the Lord's help, may this prayer sweep our nation and wholeheartedly become our desire so that we again can be called a Christian nation that fears the Lord! Let us all seek the Lord in our lives and most importantly in the lives of our children. Amen. THE PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask Your forgiveness and
to seek Your direction and guidance.
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