URGENT PRAYERS/PETITIONS:
Same -Sex "Marriage"- PLEASE PRAY WITH ME (every day untill the decision is revealed sometime THIS month.) THAT THE SUPREME COURT WILL VOTE TO UPHOLD THE 2 LAWS REVIEWED SUPPORTING A TRADITIONAL DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE.. PRAY that the Court will resist any pressure to MAKE new law based on "cultural trends." PRAY as though the very future of the institution of the family is at stake because it is. PRAY for the sake of possibly millions of children, and for our country if it is to continue to be shown any more favor by our Heavenly Father, who I promise you will be very displeased if homosexual marriage is legalized; "GOD IS NOT [TO BE] MOCKED..." - (Gal. 6:7) - Stan [Be sure to check out my brief essay at post #478.]
American Pastor Saeed Held Prisoner in Iran - June 5th Update - "Saeed's Wife Uses UN Speech to 'Plant Gospel'," by George Thomas, CBN News Sr. Reporter, June 05, 2013, http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/June/Saeeds-Wife-Uses-UN-Speech-to-Plant-Gospel/?cpid=EU_CBNNEWSPM_2013_156"Prayers from Prison: American Pastor Held in Iran Releases Letter," May 22, 2013; http://www.presidentialprayerteam.com/Prayerwatch?pw=1458"...Abedini has been held at the brutal prison for 238 days, enduring long stints in solitary confinement, and, according to his supporters, beatings and torture at the hands of his jailers and fellow inmates. For months, he has been suffering from serious injuries, including internal bleeding from beatings with no proper medical attention, according to his family and attorneys."(Sources: Fox News, Assemblies of God website) Please PRAY:1) For the imprisoned Pastor Abedini, and for those Iranians who tend to his needs in prison to treat him more humanely. 2) For his family in Boise, Idaho. and their efforts to involve the U.S. State Department in securing Pastor Abedini’s release. And 3) For the impact of his witness upon believers and non-believers, in America and across the world. And if you have not yet, join the over 600,000 worldwide who have signed the petition asking for his release at www.SaveSaeed.orgUPDATE
: June 21 - "Pastor Saeed in Good Spirits as Threats Increase," CBNNews.com; http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/June/Pastor-Saeed-in-Good-Spirits-as-Threats-Increase/The family of imprisoned American Pastor Saeed Abedini visited him in Iran's Evin Prison this week. They say he was in good spirits...According to the American Center for Law and Justice, the 33-year-old pastor told his family his health appears to have improved. The ACLJ also said that since Iran's presidential election last week, Abedini reported Iranian prison guards have threatened to move him to a more remote prison. Such a move would make it nearly impossible for his family to visit him.Same -Sex "Marriage"- PLEASE PRAY WITH ME (every day untill the decision is revealed sometime THIS month.) THAT THE SUPREME COURT WILL VOTE TO UPHOLD THE 2 LAWS REVIEWED SUPPORTING A TRADITIONAL DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE.. PRAY that the Court will resist any pressure to MAKE new law based on "cultural trends." PRAY as though the very future of the institution of the family is at stake because it is. PRAY for the sake of possibly millions of children, and for our country if it is to continue to be shown any more favor by our Heavenly Father, who I promise you will be very displeased if homosexual marriage is legalized; "GOD IS NOT [TO BE] MOCKED..." - (Gal. 6:7) - Stan [Be sure to check out my brief essay at post #478.]
American Pastor Saeed Held Prisoner in Iran - June 5th Update - "Saeed's Wife Uses UN Speech to 'Plant Gospel'," by George Thomas, CBN News Sr. Reporter, June 05, 2013, http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/June/Saeeds-Wife-Uses-UN-Speech-to-Plant-Gospel/?cpid=EU_CBNNEWSPM_2013_156"Prayers from Prison: American Pastor Held in Iran Releases Letter," May 22, 2013; http://www.presidentialprayerteam.com/Prayerwatch?pw=1458"...Abedini has been held at the brutal prison for 238 days, enduring long stints in solitary confinement, and, according to his supporters, beatings and torture at the hands of his jailers and fellow inmates. For months, he has been suffering from serious injuries, including internal bleeding from beatings with no proper medical attention, according to his family and attorneys."(Sources: Fox News, Assemblies of God website) Please PRAY:1) For the imprisoned Pastor Abedini, and for those Iranians who tend to his needs in prison to treat him more humanely. 2) For his family in Boise, Idaho. and their efforts to involve the U.S. State Department in securing Pastor Abedini’s release. And 3) For the impact of his witness upon believers and non-believers, in America and across the world. And if you have not yet, join the over 600,000 worldwide who have signed the petition asking for his release at www.SaveSaeed.orgUPDATE
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"Tim Tebow’s Spirituality No Small Factor for Patriots Owner "- 
Faith-Based Make-Up A Positive, said Robert Kraft; http://www.presidentialprayerteam.com/brightspot
Two words coursed across the New England Patriot’s football world earlier this month: “Tebow,” and “spirituality.” “No coincidence,” said team owner Robert Kraft, who acknowledged the quarterback’s faith was a major factor in deciding to bring him onto the team. “He’s a winner, and the fact that spirituality is so important to him is very appealing to me,” Kraft said. Speaking at a charity event, Kraft also made two other significant statements:
“For me personally, having Tim Tebow on this team, he’s someone who believes in spirituality, he’s very competitive, works hard, and has a great attitude.” And “You can’t have enough good people around you, and [Tebow] has the added dimension of spirituality being so important to him, and that personally appeals to me a lot.” “For me personally, having Tim Tebow on this team, he’s someone who believes in spirituality, he’s very competitive, works hard, and has a great attitude.” And “You can’t have enough good people around you, and [Tebow] has the added dimension of spirituality being so important to him, and that personally appeals to me a lot.”
Tebow has never been reluctant to share his faith, as he did at an Easter service a year ago: After telling how he and his mother got on their knees and Tim asked Jesus to be his Savior and Lord, Tebow said, “I know from that moment on I went from darkness to light and my eternity was sealed because I had a relationship with Jesus Christ. … He came in and forgave my sins and I was so thankful for that. My life was eternally changed and I am eternally grateful.” [NOTE: It's been difficult to note the unfair derision this great athlete and incredible example of a man of God has had to endure from the cynical media and others. What a great encouragement that his services has been acquired by someone who recognizes the man's true worths to the team.[PRAY for Tim and others in the public spotlight who face great trial for standing for Christ. And may God raise up many others like the Patriot team owner to lend their support.]
"Gary Sinise on Mission to Serve 'America's Bravest'," By Mark Martin, June 18, 2013 http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2013/June/Gary-Sinise-on-Mission-to-Serve-Americas-Bravest/
PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- For more than a decade, thousands of U.S. troops have been injured fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many celebrities work to help America's veterans, and one of the most passionate is actor Gary Sinise. The film and TV star is best-known by millions as "Lt. Dan Taylor" from the 1994 film "Forrest Gump." His portrayal of the Vietnam veteran earned him a best supporting actor nomination.
On a personal level, the role led to Sinise's involvement with the organization Disabled American Veterans and a deep devotion to the well-being of our troops. "Then September 11 came along; we deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan; people started getting hurt, and the thought of what happened to our Vietnam veterans happening to our active duty folks today was very difficult for me," Sinise told CBN News. "It wasn't something I could sit back and let happen again."
So Sinise started visiting American military men and women overseas. Eventually the actor, who is also a musician, asked the United Service Organizations if he could take a band on a tour. The USO agreed and the "Lt. Dan Band" was born. "We're trying to get to every single base around the world before we're done with this journey," Sinise told the audience at a concert in Portsmouth, Va. "They deserve our attention, our respect, and our gratitude, and whatever we can do for them," he said. Sinise plays the bass in the Lt. Dan Band, and on average they play about 30 to 40 shows a year, with around 75 percent of those for USO, charities, or benefits.
Filling in the Gaps - "The VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) can only do so much and only does so much," he told CBN News. "Sometimes the VA can actually make things a little more difficult than it should be for our veterans," he added. "So thankfully, there are some good organizations out there in the non-profit world that are trying to fill those gaps, and that's why I created my foundation."
The mission of the Gary Sinise Foundation is to serve and honor veterans, first responders, their families, and others in need.In addition to building morale, the Lt. Dan Band is now on its "Building for America's Bravest" 2013 benefit concert tour. The Gary Sinise Foundation is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to build "smart" homes for the most severely injured veterans. "They're run by iPads; they have elevators; they have sensors all around," Sinise explained. "If you're confined to a wheelchair and you can't reach something, the cupboards can come down to your level and that kind of thing. So we want these warriors to come home and have an opportunity in life to at least be independent within their living space."
Sinise emphasized before the crowd at the Lt. Dan Band concert in Portsmouth, "We need to take care of you before the battle; we need to take care of you during the battle, and we need to take care of you after the battle and make sure you know that we're grateful for everything you do for us."
The Need is Great - The band will hold concerts across 10 states to help veterans. The need is great.
According to the Wounded Warrior Project, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan led to physical injuries for more than 50,000 service members. In addition, an estimated 400,000 battle combat-related stress, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. [PRAY for the average of nearly one per day who are deployed and an average of 22 a day (almost one per hour) among our veterans who commit suicide. Pray that God might sovereignly place a believer in Jesus in the circle of influence of each one with such struggles who could direct them to the love, comfort, and strength found only in our Savior and Lord Jesus.]
Marine Gunnery Sgt. David Post also had to get part of a leg amputated -- the victim of an improvised explosive device. "My limb was just mangled to the point where there was no recovery," Post explained to CBN News. "I tried to save it after a year and a half, and it just, it wasn't working. I had to give it up."
Post said his faith, family, and support groups like the Gary Sinise Foundation are critical in helping him move on with his life."God, Corps, country. That's the way it works," he shared. "I do have a family, and I'm Catholic. The support group has been amazing, and that's what it's about. When I feel like I'm down and I can't do anymore, the people around me always bring me back with the help of God."
Motivated by Faith - Sinise said his faith motivates him to reach out to veterans like Post and Zahn. "I'm Catholic. My wife's a Catholic; we've raised our kids all Catholic," Sinise said. "My daughter goes to Catholic school. They've all gone to Catholic school. Service above self is something that's a part of the faith obviously, and it's something that I've just been privileged to learn over the years."
The Wounded Warrior Project says on its website, "The greatest casualty is being forgotten." Sinise and his foundation agree, wanting to make sure every veteran feels valued. "There is a heavy cost for freedom and you are our freedom providers," he told military men and women at the Portsmouth concert.
[bold, italics, and underline emphasis generally mine]
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