Earl Adams's Blog – August 2009 Archive (7)

Restoring the Romance



Revelation 2:1-2:5



RESTORING THE ROMANCE



Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe?

My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue.

Why don’t you love me like you used to do?



Why don’t you spark me like you used to do?

And say sweet nothings like you used to do?

I’m the same old trouble that you’ve always been through,

So, why don’t you love me like you… Continue

WHAT HAVE WE DONE

Collectively we as a nation have elected a president on the word that he would bring change as to how the federal government would be run and be more transparent in the process. Little did the general public know that this newly elected president and his agenda for America would result in catastrophic deficits way beyond our imagination. Deficits that will and have saddled our grandchildren and great-grandchildren with more debt than all of the presidents in the history… Continue

Prayer Before Lunch at School

Saturday, August 15, 2009



A principal and an athletic director in Florida could be charged with crimes and spend six months in jail after they prayed before a meal at a school event, the Washington Times reported.



Pace High School Principal Frank Lay and athletic director Robert Freeman will go on trial in federal district court Sept. 17. They're accused of violating the conditions of a lawsuit settlement reached last year with the… Continue

How Long?



Proverbs 1:20-1:29



This Proverb was written by Solomon Son of David. Solomon finished the Temple that David started and when he dedicated the building to GOD his glory filled the temple. GOD appeared to Solomon and asked what shall I give thee and Solomon ask for an understanding heart that he may be able to discern between good and evil to judge his people and Solomon’s speech pleased the Lord and not only did he grant this request but he also gave Solomon… Continue

Unanswered Prayer: Turning them into Answered Prayers

1. Look for a promise that you can claim for your situation. (2 Peter 1:4; 2 Cor. 7:1; 1 Cor. 1:20)

2. Find another person, or group of people, that can pray with you locally. (Matt. 18:20)

3. Prayerfully go through the list of hindering factors and ask God to show you if any are present.

4. Prayerfully make an inventory of your life to see if anything needs changing. (2 Chron. 7:14)

5. Prayerfully make any… Continue

Unanswered Prayer: Nineteen Reasons

God wants to answer our prayers and there are countless promises in the Bible that can be claimed in that regard. We need to ask with every expectation of getting answers! However, sometimes answers to prayer are delayed or go unanswered for a variety of reasons. The following thoughts indicate some of the more common reaons for unanswered prayers.

A. Unanswered Prayer: Is Not God's Desire.

Matt. 7:7,8

Mark 11:24

John… Continue

The Christian and Government



Romans 13:1-13:7







God’s timing is always perfect. As I began preparing a sermon for July 4th weekend, I looked at the next chapter of Romans and what did I find before me? I found Romans 13 which deals the Christian’s role in government. How timely.



Remember, the Apostle Paul shifted gears beginning with Chapter 12. We have moved from learning to living. We are no longer talking about doctrine; we are talking about duty.… Continue