Hope & Faith

My name is Robin Norgren and I am a Christian life coach in Arizona. I offer a weekly question for you to linger over and use as a catalyst to change and grow into a life God has given you more fully

Church leaders nationwide are being asked to set aside time in their services on Sunday, November 4th, to read Decree for America, a written proclamation in direct opposition to the official 2012 platform of the Democratic Party. Ratified by majority vote, the highly contentious, written decree of the Democratic Party seeks three radical changes from their 2008 platform that will, no doubt, have repercussions in the United States and across the globe:

1) Taxpayer-funded abortion
2) Legalization of same-sex marriage
3) Removal of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

The changes and omissions in the 2012 Democratic Party platform communicate a radical agenda that purposes to enforce them as law through legal fiat. In response, the Decree for America has been established addressing the 2012 Democratic Party platform decree:

1) We decree LIFE. We decree that human life possesses intrinsic dignity from the moment of conception until death.
2) We decree TRADITIONAL FAMILY VALUES. We decree that marriage is between a man and a woman exclusively.
3) We decree an UNDIVIDED ISRAEL. We decree that Jerusalem will always be the indivisible
capital of Israel.

Decree for America strongly encourages Americans to refute the radical decrees, presented as the 2012 Democratic Party platform, by responding in two powerful ways:
1) Read and sign the online petition at www.DecreeForAmerica.com,
2) Ask church leaders nationwide to set aside time during Sunday services on Nov.4

Church leaders nationwide are being asked to set aside time in their services on Sunday, November 4th, to read Decree for America, a written proclamation in direct opposition to the official 2012 platform of the Democratic Party. Ratified by majority vote, the highly contentious, written decree of the Democratic Party seeks three radical changes from their 2008 platform that will, no doubt, have repercussions in the United States and across the globe:

1) Taxpayer-funded abortion
2) Legalization of same-sex marriage
3) Removal of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

The changes and omissions in the 2012 Democratic Party platform communicate a radical agenda that purposes to enforce them as law through legal fiat. In response, the Decree for America has been established addressing the 2012 Democratic Party platform decree:

1) We decree LIFE. We decree that human life possesses intrinsic dignity from the moment of conception until death.
2) We decree TRADITIONAL FAMILY VALUES. We decree that marriage is between a man and a woman exclusively.
3) We decree an UNDIVIDED ISRAEL. We decree that Jerusalem will always be the indivisible
capital of Israel.

Decree for America strongly encourages Americans to refute the radical decrees, presented as the 2012 Democratic Party platform, by responding in two powerful ways:
1) Read and sign the online petition at www.DecreeForAmerica.com,
2) Ask church leaders nationwide to set aside time during Sunday services on Nov.4

Message (P415) and Rosary of 3 October 2012, Borg in-Nadur

The Daily Pulse (Thursday, October 11, 2012): But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Matthew 6:6 (NIV)

I volunteered to go to Haiti and shoot two organizations making real change after the death and destruction of the earthquake. Please take the time to watch this compelling video.
For more information or to donate go to their websites.

https://www.bellavitaefoundation.org
https://www.globalcompassionnet.org

Special thanks to Charity Long for donating the use of her performance of the song, 'All the Poor and Powerless'.

Check out Charity's website at https://www.charitylongmusic.com or purchase it on iTunes or Amazon.

...a little documentary of my walk with the Lord!!! Be blessed.

Brae Wyckoff gives his personal conversion testimony.

Jill Wyckoff shares her Treasure Hunt experience in Carlsbad, CA.

A wonderful gospel song from one of the Gaither Gatherings. My favorite line is "God is faithful". A very simple line, I'm not a huge southern gospel music fan, but I really like Jeff & Sheri Easter. Lots of energy, lots of devotion, wonderful voices. Thank you Jeff & Sheri.

Brandy is a fairly new artist based in Charleston, SC. She has been singing since she was 14, and started out singing covers of country songs. At some point I guess she started feeling unfulfilled with that, and she switched to singing Christian music, but still with a country tinge. I heard this song, "My Hallelujah" on my local Christian radio station, and I was blown away. She is really, really good. The song was written by Marti Lynn Dodson. Wonderful message, "Holy, holy, my King forever!"

The Daily Pulse (Wednesday, October 10, 2012): "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)

This is a wonderful song from Hillsong United's album "Aftermath". It was written by Joel Houston and Dylan Thomas, and sung by Jill McCloghry. The lyrics speak of submission, of tumbling towards God in an avalanche of submission.

I stumbled across the music of this young woman while browsing someone else's YouTube channel. She is very talented. I asked her if it was OK for me make a video for her song. I think she is equally as talented as Natalie Grant. Here is a song she wrote and sang. Wonderful lyrics, wonderful voice. Check our her channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/tasia1102

A beautiful song from the compilation CD "The Mercy Project", from 2000. This CD was put together as a charity collaboration to support young women struggling with issues of unplanned pregnancies, substance addictions, spousal abuse, etc. It's a wonderful CD, in spite of the sobering undertones. The message in the music offers hope to the young women who have these particular burdens. Check it out. The name of the organization is "Mercy Ministries Of America".

Actor and Producer Arthur Cartwright can provide you with tips about how he found roles in movies and on tv.

Sean Carter shares his amazing story of abuse trauma, addiction and freedom. He tells us about the ministry he is involved with and what it is doing to combat addiction on many levels.

A pot hole in a Honduran road filled in a question that was perplexing me--once God answered the riddle!

The Daily Pulse (Tuesday, October 9, 2012): But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Psalm 33:11 (NIV)

We were astonished at the transformation that took place! He came in with only a bag of Oreo cookies and left filled with the Spirit...