TOZER TODAY:
Let a man set his heart only on doing the will of God and he is instantly free. No one can hinder him. (The Root of the Righteous, 129)
are you FREE?
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9.12.2003
9.11.2003
9.10.2003
Friends, tomorrow is September 11th... a day etched in our memories forever. Many of us remember the tragedies & fears but I want to bring something uplifting to consider...
A Positive Slant on Things
By now everyone has heard the death toll and reports of the destruction from the terrorist attacks on the US. These were deplorable acts that we will never forget.
But now is a time to look at the other side of the numbers that came out of New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. The sad, but somewhat uplifting side, that the mainstream media never really reported - the SURVIVAL rates and some positive news about the attacks.
The Buildings
The World Trade Center: The twin towers of the World Trade Center were places of employment for some 50,000 people. With the missing list of just over 6,000 people, that means 90% of the people targeted survived the attack. A 90% on a test is an 'A'.
The Pentagon: Some 23,000 people were the target of a third plane aimed at the Pentagon. The last count shows that only 123 lost their lives. That is an amazing 99.5% survival rate. In addition, the plane seems to have come in too low, too early to affect a large portion of the building. On top of that, the section that was hit was the first of five sections to undergo renovations that would help protect the Pentagon from terrorist attacks. It had recently completed straightening and blastproofing, saving untold lives. This attack was sad, but a statistical failure.
The Planes
American Airlines Flight 77: This Boeing 757 that was flown into the outside of the Pentagon could have carried up to 289 people, yet only 64 were aboard. Luckily 78% of the seats were empty.
American Airlines Flight 11: This Boeing 767 could have had up to 351 people aboard, but only carried 92. Thankfully 74% of the seats were unfilled.
United Airlines Flight 175: Another Boeing 767 that could have sat 351 people only had 65 people on board. Fortunately it was 81% empty.
United Airlines Flight 93: This Boeing 757 was one of the most uplifting stories yet. The smallest flight to be hijacked with only 45 people aboard out of a possible 289 had 84% of its capacity unused. Yet these people, with a battle cry "LET'S ROLL," stood up to the attackers and thwarted a fourth attempted destruction of a national landmark, saving untold numbers of lives in the process.
In Summary
Out of potentially 74,280 Americans directly targeted by these inept cowards, 93% survived or avoided the attacks. That's a higher survival rate than heart attacks, breast cancer, kidney transplants and liver transplants - all common, survivable illnesses.
I'm, obviously, not taking one life for granted -- they ALL matter to God. Yet, I can see God's protection & provision in the midst of such horrible attacks.
You know, the devil is the ultimate terrorist. He's targeted our souls many, many times but are we alive? YES! We are survivers of his cowardice attacks. Why? Simple: JESUS! He's already won!
So, as 9.11 is upon us, let's remember to pray for all of the families with lost love ones due to this tragedy. But, let's also rejoice in God's sovereign protection! THANK YOU JESUS!
peace
A Positive Slant on Things
By now everyone has heard the death toll and reports of the destruction from the terrorist attacks on the US. These were deplorable acts that we will never forget.
But now is a time to look at the other side of the numbers that came out of New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. The sad, but somewhat uplifting side, that the mainstream media never really reported - the SURVIVAL rates and some positive news about the attacks.
The Buildings
The World Trade Center: The twin towers of the World Trade Center were places of employment for some 50,000 people. With the missing list of just over 6,000 people, that means 90% of the people targeted survived the attack. A 90% on a test is an 'A'.
The Pentagon: Some 23,000 people were the target of a third plane aimed at the Pentagon. The last count shows that only 123 lost their lives. That is an amazing 99.5% survival rate. In addition, the plane seems to have come in too low, too early to affect a large portion of the building. On top of that, the section that was hit was the first of five sections to undergo renovations that would help protect the Pentagon from terrorist attacks. It had recently completed straightening and blastproofing, saving untold lives. This attack was sad, but a statistical failure.
The Planes
American Airlines Flight 77: This Boeing 757 that was flown into the outside of the Pentagon could have carried up to 289 people, yet only 64 were aboard. Luckily 78% of the seats were empty.
American Airlines Flight 11: This Boeing 767 could have had up to 351 people aboard, but only carried 92. Thankfully 74% of the seats were unfilled.
United Airlines Flight 175: Another Boeing 767 that could have sat 351 people only had 65 people on board. Fortunately it was 81% empty.
United Airlines Flight 93: This Boeing 757 was one of the most uplifting stories yet. The smallest flight to be hijacked with only 45 people aboard out of a possible 289 had 84% of its capacity unused. Yet these people, with a battle cry "LET'S ROLL," stood up to the attackers and thwarted a fourth attempted destruction of a national landmark, saving untold numbers of lives in the process.
In Summary
Out of potentially 74,280 Americans directly targeted by these inept cowards, 93% survived or avoided the attacks. That's a higher survival rate than heart attacks, breast cancer, kidney transplants and liver transplants - all common, survivable illnesses.
I'm, obviously, not taking one life for granted -- they ALL matter to God. Yet, I can see God's protection & provision in the midst of such horrible attacks.
You know, the devil is the ultimate terrorist. He's targeted our souls many, many times but are we alive? YES! We are survivers of his cowardice attacks. Why? Simple: JESUS! He's already won!
So, as 9.11 is upon us, let's remember to pray for all of the families with lost love ones due to this tragedy. But, let's also rejoice in God's sovereign protection! THANK YOU JESUS!
peace
9.08.2003
ok, i have another word of the week
today's word is...
DEFENESTRATE
defenestrate \dee-FEN-uh-strayt\, transitive verb:
To throw out of a window.
Sentence: i would happily defenestrate the devil
if i caught him near a window.
hey, this was such a unique word that i just had to add it to the blog! if you don't like it, walk over to the window and defenestrate it!!
:D
today's word is...
DEFENESTRATE
defenestrate \dee-FEN-uh-strayt\, transitive verb:
To throw out of a window.
Sentence: i would happily defenestrate the devil
if i caught him near a window.
hey, this was such a unique word that i just had to add it to the blog! if you don't like it, walk over to the window and defenestrate it!!
:D
souls, souls, SOULS!!
ohhhhh, Yeah! this weekend was so amazing - as i mentioned, 32 teens accepted Christ on Friday night well then 41 more accepted Christ on Saturday night and then 16 more accepted Christ today! 89 SAVED IN ONE WEEKEND!
we are working our butts off finding as many options as possible to disciple these new believers! we have CPR (campus prayer revival) every Monday morning at area schools - also at schools: youth alive, campus life, fellowship of Christian athletes, r.o.c.k. groups plus "power lunches" and "bible"-study halls! Then we have CodeRed at DV8 with brand new IT (impact teams) we also have EMT (extreme ministry teams), MD (master's decision) and MC (master's commission) in addition we have Elev8 and DV8U... whew! it takes a lot to reach and equip a generation of warriors!
now, we're pressin' hard into prayer! all month we're back to BASIC TRAINING learning and re-learning how to aggressively & accurately pursue an awesome relationship with God through prayer. here's one thought regarding it...
Look at your problems in the light of God's power instead of looking at God in the shadow of your problems. HE can do anything/everything!
i hope this blog brings inspiration & motivation to ALL who read it! it's YOUR time ~ don't be caught chillin' when the trumpet sounds!
if i can help, SHOUT at me: chillydog1@yahoo.com
...peace...
ohhhhh, Yeah! this weekend was so amazing - as i mentioned, 32 teens accepted Christ on Friday night well then 41 more accepted Christ on Saturday night and then 16 more accepted Christ today! 89 SAVED IN ONE WEEKEND!
we are working our butts off finding as many options as possible to disciple these new believers! we have CPR (campus prayer revival) every Monday morning at area schools - also at schools: youth alive, campus life, fellowship of Christian athletes, r.o.c.k. groups plus "power lunches" and "bible"-study halls! Then we have CodeRed at DV8 with brand new IT (impact teams) we also have EMT (extreme ministry teams), MD (master's decision) and MC (master's commission) in addition we have Elev8 and DV8U... whew! it takes a lot to reach and equip a generation of warriors!
now, we're pressin' hard into prayer! all month we're back to BASIC TRAINING learning and re-learning how to aggressively & accurately pursue an awesome relationship with God through prayer. here's one thought regarding it...
Look at your problems in the light of God's power instead of looking at God in the shadow of your problems. HE can do anything/everything!
i hope this blog brings inspiration & motivation to ALL who read it! it's YOUR time ~ don't be caught chillin' when the trumpet sounds!
if i can help, SHOUT at me: chillydog1@yahoo.com
...peace...
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